/ MITSUBISHI Video Cassette Recorder Owner's Guide 00 VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. w/Cable WChannel Changer [VgS] • With the VCR Plus+C a system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. C aand VCR Plus+C a are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
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Tableof Contents Important Safeguards ................................ 2 Preface Welcome to Mitsubishi ............................... Unpacking Your VCR .................................. 5 5 Chapter One Getting to Know Your VCR ....................... 6 Front Panel Buttons and Functions ........... 6 Fluorescent Display ..................................... 7 Overview of the Remote Control ................. 8 Rear Panel Terminals ................................ 11 Chapter Two Connecting Your VCR ..
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE VCR. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 1, 2. . 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9, Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
13. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention .to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 16. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric !ight or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
IrnpodantSafeguards 21. 22. PROTECTTHE POWER CORD Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. Do not damage the power cord. Damage to the power cord may cause a fire or shock hazard. When unplugging the power cord, please hold it by the plug and remove it carefully.
,_ Welcometo Mitsubishi PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi Video Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces superior sound and a high resolution VHS picture available. It includes VHS Hi-Fi audio recording and playback, delivering compact disc-quality audio. Your VCR also includes the VCR Plus+ system and converter box control for simplified programming. Your owner's guide has been designed with easy-to-follow explanations and directions.
,_ CHAPTER GettingtoONE KnowYourVCR Now that you have unpacked your player and read through the safety information, it's time to become familiar with the buttons and controls. If you are experienced with using VCRs, you may just want to glance at this section and refer to it later. If VCRs are new to you, you may want to take your time and become familiar with the locations of all the controls.
(_) play and stop button (PLAY/STOP) Press this button to play a tape and press again to stop the tape. A]so press to stop tape related functions or to resume normal playback from special effects. (_) fast forward and fast forward button (FF) Press this button to fast forward to fast forward search. (_ When you are not using these input terminals, make sure you attach the supplied terminal cover. (_) fluorescent display See the next section.
Chapter1: GettingIo KnowYourVCR FluorescentDisplay(cont.) (_) VCR light (VCR) This will light up when the VCR/TV button is set to "VCR." It indicates that satellite receiver, this area can display the satellite channel you are receiving. The cable tuning light (m) will light up when your VCR is receiving cable broadcasts; the PRIMESTAR ®light (,) will light up when your VCR is receiving signals from a PRIMESTAR receiver. the antenna signal is being routed through the VCR's tuner.
(_) record button (REC) Press this button to start recording. When recording, you can use the button to add a manual index mark. _) index search SEARCH) Use these (_ buttons buttons ® • how much time has elapsed on the current tape, • the channel number and the audio reception mode you are watching, • the audio channel(s) you selected, • the source that is supplying the VCR with a signal, • the present time, • whether the VCR is stopped, playing, or recording, and • how much time is left on the tape.
Chapter1: Gettingto KnowYourVCR © m24 © Q CANCEL (!) C_- VIDEO Overviewof the RemoteControl(cont.) ENTER --25 --26 --27 --28 --29 @ vcPJrV button (VCRY2T) Press this button to switch between the VCR's tuner and the TV's tuner. When you select "VCR," you change channels on the VCR; when you select "TV," you change channels on the TV.
$ Rear PanelTerminals 1 2 3 I J 4 (_ (_ audio input and output terminals These red and white terminals are for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT) audio signals. Red signifies the right channel, and white signifies the left channel. Stereo audio cables are also color coded red and white. If you are receiving or sending a mono (non-stereo) signal, you should use only the left (white) terminal.
o in our VCR Now that you're familiar with some of your VCR's features, you're ready to connect the antenna and the television. You won't have to complete all of the connections you see in this chapter -- make only those connections that apply to your equipment. You should keep in mind that there are two steps you need to take to connect your VCR: first, connect the antenna or cable to the VCR, then connect the VCR to the television.
connectingcablewitha cablebox If your cable system requires you to use a cable box, follow the directions below to connect your cable box to your VCR: O Disconnect the cable box from the TV. Connect the cable coming from the cable box to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw or push the cable onto the terminal until it is tight. Place the cable box on the center of the top of the VCR. Place the rear of the cable box flush with the rear of the VCR.
Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaor Cableto theVCR(cont.) Follow the procedures for connecting the kind of leads your antenna has, then go to page 15, "Connecting the Television." connectinganantennawitha 3gO-ohm flattwin lead (If you have a 300-ohm fiat twin lead, you will need to purchase a 300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics store.) Insertlead underscrews and tighten. O Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV.
To connect O your antennas: Disconnect Connect the antennas the antenna from the back of the TV. leads onto the combiner. Screw or push the combiner on the VCR. See "Connecting VHF Antenna -- --300 --75 onto the ANTENNA the Television," IN terminal below. - UHFAntenna Ohm Flat Twin Lead Ohm Coaxial Cable 300 Ohm Flat Twin Lead 300-75 Ohm Adapter Combiner Connecting the Television Now that you have completed the antenna connections to your VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to the TV.
Chapter 2: Connecting Your VCR Connecting the Television (cont.) If the TV's antenna terminal looks likethis,., ... then you will need splitter that looks like this. ® No splitter needed ANTENNAIN O© UHF ® VHF From ANTENNA OUT on VCR on TV From ANTENNA OUT on VCR on TV O© UHF ©0 VHF Connectingan older TV to the VCR O Take the black cable (called a coaxial cable) that is supplied with your VCR and attach it to the terminal labeled ANTENNA OUT on the back of your VCR.
Connectinga TV with audio and video inputs Because you purchased a Hi-Fi VCR, you will want to take advantage of its superior sound capability and connect it to a stereo TV system with audio and video inputs. Before you begin this section: • You should have already completed an older TV to the VCR." the section "Connecting connectinga stereoTVwithaudioandvideoinputs O D Important: Connect a set of red and white audio cables to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminals on the VCR labeled AUDIO OUT.
Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR Connectinga DSS®or PRIMESTAR®Receiver(optional) If you have an RCA, Sony, or PRIMESTAR Satellite Receiver, you can connect the receiver to your VCR. This will not only allow you to record TV programs coming from the receiver, but it will allow you to control the receiver through the VCR. connectinga DSSor PRIMESTARRECEIVER To connect the satellite receiver, you should use a video cable and one stereo audio cable to preserve the maximum signal quality.
[:>Important: You will have to turn your VCR on to watch the video signal or to hear the audio signal from the satellite receiver. [_Important: After yon have connected the satellite receiver and completed the "Memorize Channels" procedure (on pages 30-33), you need to see if your VCR can control your receiver. To do this, use the CHANNEL buttons or number buttons on the VCR remote to tune to a satellite channel. If the satellite channels appear on your TV, then your VCR can control your receiver.
Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAN Network(optional)(cont.) To connect the A/V Network, 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.) A cable may be included with your Mitsubishi TV. If not, you can purchase a cable with mini jacks at your Mitsubishi dealer or an electronics store. To connect the A/V Network: O Connect a cable to the terminal on the TV labeled A/V NETWORK OUT or ACTIVE A/V NETWORK.
,_ CHAPTER THREE Operating YourVCR Now that you've completed your antenna, VCR, and TV connections, you're ready to start enjoying your equipment. To get the most satisfaction out of your VCR, you should carefully read the two sections, "Setting Up Your VCR for the First Time" and '_Viewing the Picture Coming from Your VCR?' Then you can start exploring what your new VCR can do.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR DImportant: SettingUpYourVCRfor theFirstTime(cont.) O If you tuned the TV to channel 4 in step O, press the NEL = button and the ONE KEY PROGRAM button front panel at the same time with the VCR tuned off. word "Ant ch4" will display on the front panel display VCR will send signals on channel 4. (If you tuned the channel 3, you don't need to do this.) O Turn the VCR on by pressing the POWER CHANon the The and the TV to button.
O While within 23 feet of the VCR, point the remote toward the VCR and press the buttons you desire. control usingoneremoteto operatetwo MitsubishiVCRs If you have another Mitsnbishi VCR in addition to your HS-U570, you can use the HS-U570 remote control to operate both. You will need to do some preparation to operate the two VCRs separately with one remote. O Set the remote mode on the HS-U570 to "VCR-B" operation mode.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Brand of TV Mitsubishi Fisher G.E. Goldstar Hitachi Magnavox NEC Panasonic Pioneer Philips Proscan Quasar RCA Sanyo Sharp Sony Toshiba Zenith Brand code buttons 1, 2, 3 0 CANCEL 2, 9 8 4 2, 9 6 AUDIO 4 CANCEL 6 CANCEL 0 3, 5 VCR/TV 7 ENTER Usingthe RemoteControl(cont.) settingup yourremotecontrolto operateyourTV O Turn offyour TV. On the HS-U570 remote control, press the TV button.
t Viewingthe PictureComingfrom YourVCR This is the most important part of using your VCR, but often the most confusing: how do you view a picture coming from the VCR? Beforeyou begin,you shouldknow: • whether you are viewing an "Older TV" or a "Modern TV" (See page 21.) Viewingthe picture comingfrom your VCR if you are using an olderTV O Turn on your TV and tune it to channel Turn on the VCR by pressing 3 or 4. the POWER button. Check to see if the "VCR" light on the front panel display is lit.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR i Loading and UnloadingTapes Loadinga tape [:>Important: Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged in. Even when the VCR POWER is off, loading a tape will automatically turn the VCR on. Use only tapes that have a • label. O Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces towards you. The other edge is hinged and should face towards the VCR. The plastic window that shows the videotape should face up.
Playinga Tape Now know play This that your VCR is connected and properly set up, and you how to view a picture coming from your VCR, it's time to a tape. section describes: • Playing back a tape, and • Using basic playback controls. Playing back a tape Beforeyou begin,you needto know: • how to view the picture coming o_O O from your VCR (page 25). To play a tape, load a pre-recorded Press the PLAY/STOP button button on the remote control. cassette.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Playinga Tape(cont.) controllingvibrationduringstillframe If the picture vibrates during still frame, press the CHANNEL buttons on the front panel until the picture is steady. * Selectingthe 0n-screen Language You can set your VCR to display on-screen messages, menus, functions in English, Spanish, or French. You should do this before you use the menus or set any audio/video functions. and Beforeyou begin,youneedto know: • how to view the picture coming from your VCR.
Your choices Turn the shuttle ring to the right. The "First Time Set-Up" menu will appear. The "Set the clock" will be highlighted. Turn the shuttle ring to the right. are: _Memorize channels Add/delete channels Set VCR Plus+ Guides ¸¸7¸¸7¸¸?¸¸ I Month -- Year ----:-- Date Time ODaylisht turn the shuttle ring to the right. Turn the ADJUST dial until the correct month screen. Turn the shuttle ring to the right.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR UsingtheMenusto SettheTime(cont.) O Turn the ADJUST dial to set the minutes. When you have set the correct time, turn the shuttle ring to the right. The display will return to the "First Time Set-Up" menu and the clock will start running. Press the MENU button once to return to the '_v'CR Main Menu"; press the MENU button again to turn offthe menus.
Programmingchannelsautomatically Using this process, your VCR will automatically memorize all of the television stations available to you. You can later get rid of unwanted .or unused stations. A special note to cable box subscribers If your local cable box company scrambles some or all stations, and/or requires you to use a cable box, then your ability to program channels will be limited.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR What tyPe of sources Programming theVCRto ReceiveTV Channels(cont.) 0 Using the list below as a reference, turn the ADJUST dial to select the kind of antenna you connected. • If you are using a cable box that sends signals to your VCR on only one channel and can be operated by a remote control, choose "Cable box only," and skip to step _, below. • If you are using any other cable combination, including a cable box with an A/B switch, choose "Cable.
Manufacturer ABC Archer Centu Citizen Diamond CodeNumber 1,2,11 29, 58, 65 29, 65 29, 65 54, 58 17,18,19,61,62,63 68 29, 65 5, 60 35 Manufacturer _navox Movietime NSC OAK Panasonic Eagle Paragon Eastern Pioneer G C Electronic Philips Gemini RCA General Electric Realistic General Instrument 1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91 Regal Harnlin 22_5, 46, 47 Hitachi 24 Rembrandt Jerrold 1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91 Samsung ' Macom Scientific Atlanta 28 CodeNumber 59,61,67 35,31,51,54 20,51,52 27,39,40,49,50,61 14,21,
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Programming theVCRto Receive1"4Channels(cont.) Using video mute When station sound like to you turn video mute ON, any blank section of tape, or any with a weak signal, will be replaced by a blue screen. The will also be turned off If there is a time when you would try to tune in a weak station, turn video mute OFF. Beforeyou begin,you shouldknowhow: • to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 25) • to use the menus.
Channel No3t 9 0 You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels. Use the ADJUST dial to select the channel that you want to add or delete. Press the ENTER button or turn the shuttle ring to the right to add the channel; press the CANCEL button or turn the shuttle ring to the left to delete it.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Programming the VCRto ReceiveTV Channels(cont.) selectingchannelsdirectly Use the number buttons on the remote control. For example, choose channel 23, press the "2" button, then the "3" button. to To select a single digit channel, such as channel 5, press the "0" button, then the number button, "5." You can also press the number button "5," then press ENTER.
This section will teach you about: • Descriptions of audio functions, • Descriptions of video functions, and • Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions. The audio functions you can select are: -- audio monitor, and -- normal record. The video functions you can select are: -- record speed, -- tape, -- counter zero stop, -- repeat playback, and -- PerfecTape. Descriptionsof audio functions Below are descriptions of the audio functions, their uses and their settings.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR UsingtheAudioand VideoFunctions(cont.) You can use the normal recording function to record the S.A.P. 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 S.A.P. broadcast, the VCR will record the main program on the mono track, Be careful if you choose S.A.P. If you play your tapes on a nonHi-Fi VCR, you only hear the mono track.
Before you begin, you need to know: • how to view the picture coming from your VCR (page 25). O Press the AUDIO button on the remote control to see the audio function menu, or press the VIDEO button on the remote control to see the video function menu. audio function menu VCR Use AD3UST to selee_ Press the AUDIO or VIDEO want to adjust appears. video function VCR REC Use speed AD3UST button _o menu SP selec_ until the function you Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote to adjust the setting.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR SettingtheVCR Plus+GuideChannelNumbers(cont.) have chosen "Cable" when you memorized channels), you will need to set all of the VCR Plus+ Channel Guides to the channel on which your cable box sends a signal (usually channel 3 or 4). Then, when you program, leave your cable box turned ON, tuned to the channel you wish to record.
Co1.1 Channel 2 Col,2 NBC 23 32 / ESPN 32 4 ,/ WPGH 4 33 HBO 112 3 ESPN2 150 Co1.1 I Channel @ If you are using a satellite receiver, write the name of each channel that you can receive through your receiver. In column 2, write down the number on which your receiver receives the channel. If your satellite system receives more than one version of the same channel (for example, HBO1, HBO2, etc.), check the time schedules in your local listings to see which version being listed.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Plus Guide VCR , PRIMESTAR channels. (The letter "S" will display next to the channel number.) • If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, enter the channel on which your cable box sends signals to your VCR (usually channel 3 or 4). Channel 031 032 SettingtheVCR Plus+GuideChannelNumbers(cont.) 031 _Q32 033 B_E_-_tt_ 034 035 036 _34 035 036 0 Repeat steps above for all numbers in the left column of the VCR menu.
O Select the channel you would like to record by using the CHANNEL button or the number buttons. (If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box, not on the VCR.) Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC/OTR button on the front panel of the VCR. Recording will start. When you reach the end of the tape, the VCR will automatically rewind.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) O _Start Stop Channel S_art Stop Record time time --:--- :-- You will see the "Program to record" menu. Turn the ADJUST dial to choose the channel you would like to record (for example, channel 2). Turn the shuttle ring to the right. • If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, enter the channel number on which the cable box sends a signal to your VCR (usually channel 3 or 4).
O 0 Channel <_Record ....... speed 2 time @ CH DAY ON OFF 2 NO17 11:3Oa I:3OPSP ....... :.... :-- SP ....... :.... :-- SP ; SP _Important: Turn the ADJUST dial to set the recording speed (SP, EP, or auto recording speed (AUTO)). (See "auto speed programming" on page 52 for an explanation of the auto speed recording feature.) Turn the shuttle ring to the right. The contents of the programmed memory will appear on the "recap" screen. The letter "S" will be displayed next to the satellite channel.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) Programmingwith theVCR Plus+ system The VCR Plus+ system allows you to program your VCR to record by simply entering a PlusCode programming number. You can find this number in TV Guide or (possibly) your local TV listings. Beforeyou begin, • you need to know how to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 25) • you must have set the clock; (see page 28) and • you must have set your VCR Plus+ Channel Guides. (See page 39.
[:>Important: _- CH DAY 2_i? ....... ....... ON_ 11:30a : .... : .... OF_ I:30pSP :-:-- ] SP SP If two programmed recording times overlap, the message, "VCR is already programmed for that time" will display on the screen. You will need to erase the previous program before you can enter the new one. If the code number you entered is wrong, the message, "VCR PlusCode, Not a valid code" will display on the screen.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR ON OFF * ll:30a I:30pSP 9:00PIO:OOpEP 8:OOa 9:00aEP SI25FR21 S:30P 5:4SpEP 8TU25 ll:OOP 0:30aSP S980M-F 7:OOP 7:15pEP ISSA 6 8:00P 9:00pEP 46SU23 ?:OOa 9:00aSP Recording(cont.) If the VCR's memory is full, you will see the recap screen (left) instead of the VCR Plus+ "Program to record" screen. You will need to use the CANCEL button to erase an entry before you can add another one.
If you are using a cable box that the VCR does not control, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box. O Press the REC/OTR button on the front panel twice. The first time you press the button, recording will begin. The second time you press the button, 30 minutes is added to the OTR timer, which is displayed on the front panel. (You can also use the OTR/OFF-T button on the remote control.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) To use One-Key O Programming: Load a tape with its erasure tab intact into the VCR. If you have not yet recorded on this tape, the VCR will test the tape with the PerfecTape feature. For more information on this feature, please see page 58. QDay _Start S'I;op _ Record -_ -- : -- - : - AUTO "_ime time speed DImportant: 0 Channel OStart O Stop ORecord _ , 2 --_ndg_, l?-- time time ePeed AUTO 0 Channel 2 Q Day Monday m,Em-J..
O 0 Channel Day Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the minute when you wish recording to stop. Then, wait for 4 seconds. The record speed will flash. 2 ig Monday II:3 Channel QDay Monday S_ar_ time _Stop __ _ 0 Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to set the recording speed. After 4 seconds, the menus will turn off. @ When you are finished with all programming, turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light is lit.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) Notesabout programmedrecording Important: lit. If you want to use the VCR before programmed recording begins, press the POWER button on the remote once. This turns the programmed recording light off and the VCR on. If you use the POWER button on the front panel for this purpose, you will have to press it twice. Pressing it once turns offthe programmed recording light; pressing it a second time turns the VCR on.
AUTO. If you want to use auto speed programming gramming slot, you don't need to change anything. {_ Important: in this pro- Make sure that the "Tape" video function matches the kind of tape you are using. (See "Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions" on page 38.) Set the time for recording to end a minute program's scheduled broadcast time.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) cancelinga programmedrecording O CH 2 10 v ..... DAY MOI? TH20 ON OFF ll:30a I:30PSP 9:00pIO:OOPEP : : SP : : SP Press the MENU button on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and the "VCR Main Menu" appears on your screen. Use the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select "Program to record." Turn the shuttle ring to the right. You will see the "recap" screen. Use the ADJUST dial to place the cursor next to the program you wish to cancel.
_ CHAPTER FOUR UsingtheAdvanced Features Now that you've learned about the basic operation of your VCR, you're ready to discover its advanced features.
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures _>Important: Usingthe AdvancedPlaybackControls(cont.) After about five minutes in the still or slow-motion mode, the VCR will automatically stop to avoid damage to the tape. Depending on the type of TV you are using, the picture vibrate vertically when you pause the VCR's picture.
Adjustingthe tracking D (digital tracking) light I I'1 .1"IIII_1.I.I IIII I."1s o I.I sP[;_j] Important: automatictracking Your VCR automatically adjusts the tape to give you the best quality picture. When you press the PLAY or PLAY/STOP button, the DIGITAL TRACKING light (D) will flash, showing that the VCR is adjusting the picture. When the VCR has finished adjusting the picture, the DIGITAL TRACKING light will shine steadily. A certain amount of"noise" in the picture while the VCR is tracking a tape.
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures Usingthe AdvancedRecordingControls In this section, you'll learn about features of your VCR, including: some of the advanced • Using the PerfecTape TM feature, • Displaying the time gauge and the remaining • Displaying the present time. recording time, and Using the PerfecTapeTM feature PerfecTape TM is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that tests the quality of your video topes.
Load a tape thathas not been recordedintothe VCR. Bsnd Hish ...... Mid. I LON Your tape Averaee is The VCR willdisplaythe testingstatusscreen.When testing, theVCR recordsforone second,then evaluatestherecording itmade. The entiretesttakes about eightseconds.During thistime,the "PT" lighton the frontpanel willflash.Ifyou wish tocancelthe test,pressthe STOP buttonon the remote controlwhile the"PT" lightisstill flashing. J .... J ....
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures Time gauge Displayingthe time gauge and the remainingtime The time gauge is a graphic representation of your position on a video tape. The left side of the gauge is the start (S) of the tape, and the right side is the end (E) of the tape. For a T-120 length tape, played at standard (SP) speed, each mark on the gauge represents about 15 minutes. The remaining time display shows the time, in hours and minutes, left until the end of a tape.
SearchingTechniques The VCR lets you search These include: • • • • through a tape in a number of ways. Quick searching, Speed searching, Using counter zero stop, and Index search techniques. Quick searching This feature 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: O Make sure that you have set the VCR remote to "VCR" mode.
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures SearchingTechniques(cont.) picture. It is normal for the number increase and roll from top to bottom increases. of noise bars on the screen as the visual search speed to Using counter zero stop Counter zero stop is useful to quickly access to the beginning of a recorded or playback section of a tape. The VCR will automatically fast forward or rewind to "0H00M00S" and stop the tape.
Once the VCR finds an index mark, the tape from that point. VCR • or Lookins index+ I O SE!]Z_I_Z3E REM 1:40 Oh2OmOSs it will begin playing back You can press the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons up to 19 times to search for that many index marks. For example, to find the third index mark ahead, press the plus (+) button three times. The on-screen display will count down the number of marks to be passe d before playback begins. To cancel index search, press PLAY or STOP.
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures Your choices _Program to First Time Usingthe AdvancedOptions(cont.) Sunday in April, and change from 3 AM back to 2 AM on the last Sunday in October. Remember that when you programmed, your recording length may be affected because the VCR clock automatically changes. are: record Set-UP To use the auto daylight 1 O Press the MENU button Main Menu" _i_jjii:___E _iiii[i[ii[iiii[iiiiii!_!_ .................
Setting the RF converter Your choices 'nPProsram OFirst to Time If you are using an older TV without audio and video inputs, the RF converter will need to be set to ON. The setting "RF converter" of the "Customize choices" menu is preset by the factory to ON, If you are using a modern TV with both audio and video inputs, you will need to turn the RF converter OFF. To set the RF converter: are: record Set-Up Press the MENU button on the remote Main Menu" appears on your TV.
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures UsingtheActiveAN Network Features(cont.) O Turn the shuttle Press the MENU ring right to set "A!V Network" button two times to turn offthe to ACTIVE. menus. whattheActiveAN Network does The Active A/V Network makes it easier and faster to use the VCR's Quick Program, MENU, and Play commands. Whenyou pressQUICKPROGRAM/VCR Plus+to beginprogramming: • Active A/V Network will turn on your VCR and bring it to the VCR Plus+ "Program to record" Screen.
In this section you'll learn: • Using your HS-U570 • Using your HS-U570 to record from another to play back to another ¥CR, and VCR. Usingyour HS-U570to recordfrom anotherVCR HS-U570 [ PLAYBACK I i RECORDING] ttt ill VIDEO IN_AUDIO L O _AUDIO IN R AUDIO OUT R---_0 _--VIDEO OUT IN L/MONO AUDIO OUT L_ Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the other VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO INPUT terminal on the HS-U570 labeled L/MONO.
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures Makinga Copyofa Tape(cont.) Using your HS-U570to play back to another VCR [ pLAYBACK] IRECORDING] VIDEO IN_AUDIO ,NL AUDIO AUDIO IN R O O HS-U570 Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO INPUT terminal on the other VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the HS-U570 (labeled L). If the other VCR is mono, you need a Y-adapter to record both audio channels. OUT R_ Set the input nal.
# UsingChildLock The child lock feature lock the VCR: O LOCK light I', "11"1,'l 1"1 I.I ,1_"I.I .I.I I-I, f _ -I sP .'1 ."1_, / 1 prevents others from using your VCR. To Press and hold down the DISPLAY button on the remote control for about 8 seconds. The LOCK light on the fluorescent display will light up. To cancel the child lock, press and hold down the DISPLAY button for about 8 seconds, until the LOCK light on the fluorescent display goes out.
CHAPTER FIVE Troubleshooting Problems Possible Solutions The VCR won't turn on. • For More Information Check the power cord and the AC outlet• Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold the DISPLAY button for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light See Chapter 1, "Getting to Know Your VCR." o disappears• The VCR power is on but no controls work. ° Press the TIMER RESET button.
Problems VCR remote function PossibleSolutions does not Your converter box or satellite receiver does not respond to any signals from the VCR's Remote Control Transmitter (the small _ludow on top of the VCR) Check the remote ForMoreInformation mode of the VCR Press the VCR button and the corresponding button on the remote control before operating your VCR Press the TV button on the remote control before operating your TV Try mo_ng the cable box so that there is a clear hne of sight between the transmit
Index A A/V Network: active ................................ connecting ........................ terminals .......................... adding channels .................. adjust dial .............................. antenna connecting ........................ terminals .......................... audio connecting a TV with inputs ............................ function button ................ input terminals ............ 7, monitor ............................. using functions ................. auto off ..........
picture-in-picture (PIP) buttons ............................ !0 picture, viewing the one coming from your VCR .... 25 PIP source button ............... 10 play button ........................ 7, 9 play light ............................... 8 playback controls ................ 27 advanced .......................... 55 power button ..................... 6, 9 programmed recording light. 8 programming auto speed ........................ 52 changing settings while ........................ 45, 51 one key .......
_Guia de OperacidnBdsicade la Videograbadora Funcionesbdsicasde los botones q_ j- ® bot6n de modalidad VCR (VCR) Oprima este bot6n para usar el control remoto para controlar la videograbadora. --7 ® bot6n de grabaci6n (REC, REC/OTR) Utilice este botSn para comenzar ]a grabaci6n. --8 ® bot6n de rebobinado (REW) Utilice este botSn para rebobinar una cinta. (_ botdn de parada (STOP) Oprima este bot6n para detener la reproducci6n o grabaciSn de una cinta.
C6mo seleccionarel idioma de el sistema operativo de mendsen pantalla Si nunca 0 English se ha usado la videograbadora, @ Oprima el botSn TIMER videograbadora. @ Oprima el bot6n POWER Oprima el botSn MENU en el control RESET vaya al paso _. en el panel trasero para encender de la la videograbadora. remoto. Verfi el mere1 de seleccionar el idioma "Select Language." Utilice el disco de ajuste en el control remoto para seleccionar el idioma.
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