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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 ....................... Front Panel Buttons and Functions ........... Fluorescent Display ..................................... Overview of the Remote Control ................. Rear Panel Terminals ..................................
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE VCR. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5, 6. 7. 8, 91 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 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 cordsshouldberoutedso that theyarenot likely tobewalkedonor pinchedbyitemsplaceduponor against them,payingparticularattentiontocords at plugs,convenience receptacles, andthe pointwheretheyexit fromthe product. 14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding If anoutsideantennaor cablesystemis connected to the product,besurethe antennaor cablesystemis groundedsoas toprovidesomeprotectionagainst voltagesurgesandbuilt-up static charges.
ImportantSafeguards 21. 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. 22. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 23.
,_ 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 owner's guide has been designed with easy-to-follow explanations and directions. In addition, your VCR comes with Mitsubishi's exclusiveS'on-screen operating system.
,_ 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.
(Z) fluorescent display See the next section. (_) remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control. Do not block it. (_ channel buttons (CHANNEL) Press these buttons to change channels. Also use these buttons to adjust tracking and picture vibration. (_ record button (REC/OTR) Press this button once to record (_) one key program button (ONE KEY PROGRAM) Press to program the VCR to record. i FluorescentDisplay until the end of the tape.
Chapter1: Gettingto KnowYourVCR on-screen menus or to reset display to "0H00M00S." t Overviewof the RemoteControl ® 9 @®®] m __ Dk_pLAy _3'I_DEO 6-7-- 13 VOLUME CI¢_NN_L --14 R_*JV pLAY/STO p_ 15 I_ FF --16 --17 8-OREC MEaN PAUSE 18 Q) TV and VCR buttons (TV, VCR) In addition to operating your VCR, your VCR remote control can be used to operate most of the functions of many brands of televisions. Press the VCR button to use the remote to operate the VCR.
(_) quick program button (QUICK PROGRAM) This button allows you to program your VCR more quickly and easily. When you press this button, you will immediately see the "Program to record" screen, where you can begin programming your VCR to record. @ play, stop and enter button (PLAY/ STOP, ENTER) Press this button to play a tape and press again to stop the tape. Also press to stop tape related functions or to resume normal playback from special effects.
,_ CHAPTER TWO Connecting YourVCR 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 all channelsarescrambled If your cable system scrambles all of its channels, 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. When finished, go to page 14, "Connecting the Television.
Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaor Cableto theVCR(cont.) O Connect the fourth coaxial cable to the "OUT" terminal on the MB switch. Connect the other end of this cable to the "ANTENNA IN" terminal on your VCR. When you are finished, sion." go to page 14, "Connecting the Televi- With this connection, you should set the A/B switch to "B" only when you are recording a scrambled channel.
Insert lead under screws and tighten. "-"1518"I 4- _ . o" tiN_ Wrap each exposed end of wire once or twice around the screw shanks of the adapter (or insert the clips under the screw heads). Tighten the screws. l O 300-75 Ohm Adapter Push the adapter firmly onto the antenna VCR labeled ANTENNA IN. Go to page @ 14, "Connecting terminal on the the Television." connectingan antennawith a 75-ohmroundlead Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV.
Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR VHI- Antenna UHI- Antenna A _ ii 00_ h::_txi_Wi:a Lbi_d 300-75 Ohm Adapter _300 Ohm Flat Twin Lead Combiner Connecting theTelevision Now that you have completed the antenna connections to your VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to the TV. (If you haven't connected the antenna to the VCR, go to page 10, "Connecting the Antenna or Cable to the VCR.
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. O Connect the other end of this cable to the terminal labeled ANTENNA IN. This terminal is sometimes on your TV also called "ANT-IN" or 'WHF IN." If you have an older TV without this kind of terminal, you will have to use a splitter and then connect the splitter to the television.
Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheTelevision(cont.) If your TV has only one (mono) audio input, white (L) output from your VCR. DImportant: TV, you O INPUT O Connect the other ends of this cable to the AUDIO terminals on your TV labeled AUDIO IN. a single yellow video cable to the VIDEO labeled VIDEO OUT on the VCR. BACK PANEL (TV) i i 0 OUTPUT Connect the other end of the video cable to the yellow VIDEO INPUT terminal labeled VIDEO IN on the TV.
_ THREE Operating YourVCR CHAPTER 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 SettingUpYourVCRfor the FirstTime(cont.) O If you tuned the TV to channel 4 in step O, press the CHANNEL a button and the ONE KEY PROGRAM button on the front panel at the same time with the VCR turned off. The word "Ant ch4" will display on the front panel display of the VCR and the VCR will send signals on channel 4. (If you tuned the TV to channel 3, you don't need to do this.) Turn DImportant: the VCR on by pressing the POWER button.
Using the remotecontrol to operatethe TV The HS-U420 remote control can operate many of the frequentlyused functions of your TV. This way, you need to use only one remote to operate both your VCR and TV. Brand of TV Mitsubishi Fisher G.E.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR _>Important: Usingthe RemoteControl(cont.) Because of variations among models, some or all buttons may not work, or they may operate different functions than listed, for your particular TV. If this occurs, you may need to use your TV remote control.
[>Important: If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V receiver, refer to your home theater receiver's owner's guide. t Loadingand UnloadingTape 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 CORRECT \ I Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces towards you.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Playinga Tape(cont.) This section describes: • Playing back a tape, and • Using basic playback controls. Playingback a tape Beforeyoubegin,youneedto know: • how to view the picture coming from your VCR (page 20). O To play a tape, load a pre-recorded Press the PLAY/STOP remote control. button cassette. on the front panel or the on the The VCR will automatically play the tape at the correct speed.
$ Selectingthe On-screenLanguage 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 Before you begin, you need to know: • how to view the picture coming from your VCR. (See page 20.) @ Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. Then, press the MENU button on the remote control.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Usingthe Menusto SettheTime(cont.) O _gh_ Q Year Da_e Time Press the ADJUST buttons until the correct on screen. Press the ENTER button. month appears Press the ADJUST button. buttons to set the year. Press the ENTER Press the ADJUST button. buttons to set the date. Press the ENTER savings _un_- (ON 199_ 1 Saturday 12:0OPm The hour numbers and the am/pm indicator will be blinking. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the hour and am/pm at the same time.
_Important: If you want the VCR to adjust the clock automatically for Daylight Saving Time, set the "Auto D.S.T." of the "Customize choices" menu to ON. (For more information on this feature, please see page 48.) If yousetthe "Auto D.S.T.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Programrnin 9 theVCRto ReceivTV Channels(cont.) To program Your choices are: _'Prosram to record _Customize choices O channels automatically: Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do this, press the INPUT button on the remote control until a channel number appears on the screen or on the front panel fluorescent display. Press the MENU button on the remote control. the "VCR Main Menu" on the TV screen.
Beforeyoubegin,you shouldknowhow: • to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 20) • to use the menus. (See page 23.) Your choices _Prosram to (_First Time are: record Press the MENU button on the remote Main Menu" appears on your TV. Set-UP Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote choices." Press the ENTER button. control. The "¢CR to select "Customize The "Customize choices" menu appears on your screen. Use the ADJUST buttons to select "¢ideo mute." <)Auto D.S.T.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Programming theVCRto ReceiveTV Channels(cont.) O _Important: When you are finished adding or deleting channels, press the MENU button once to return to the "First Time Set-Up" menu; press the MENU button a second time to return to the "VCR Main Menu"; press the MENU button a third time to turn off the menu. If you use automatic programming again, you will lose all of the manual changes you made.
The functions you can select are: -audio monitor, -normal record, -record speed, -tape, -index search, and -counter zero stop. Descriptionsof audio and video functions Below are descriptions of the audio and video functions, their uses and their settings. To select these functions and adjust their settings, refer to the section "Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions." (See page 30.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR UsingtheAudioand VideoFunctions(cont.) your favorite show in a language you don't understand! recordingspeed(RECspeed) The recording speed has an effect on picture quality. SP produces the best picture quality and records up to two hours of video on a T-120 tape. Mitsubishi's EP speed has only slightly poorer quality, and records up to six hours on a T-120. tape(Tape) Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Tape Remaining display.
[:>Important: The function menu does not appear when the other VCR menus are displayed; or during special effects playback. The recording speed (REC speed), and tape functions do not appear during playback. • Recording Your new VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that take full advantage of our advanced electronics.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) you willonly be able to play the tape on a VCR equipped play, such asthis one. If you attempt to record on a tape that has had its erasure vention tab removed, the VCR will eject the tape. for EP pre- Programmingyour VCRto record You can program your VCR to record with the help of Mitsubishi's on-screen operating system. You can schedule up to eight recording "events" within a one month period.
_P_sram to reoord _ Monday 17_ Channel 2 QDay Stop _ime Record speed -£_o_a,_ The hour numbers of the starting time, along with the am/pm indicator, will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the hour when you wish recording to start. Press the ENTER button. AUTO The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the minutes when you wish recording to start. Press the ENTER button. OChannel 2 Day Monday Stop time Record speed 1,7 \ • / z z_$Oam .
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR _>Important: Recording(cont.) Only four of the eight program lines appear on-screen at any one time. To see additional program lines, turn the ADJUST buttons to scroll the lines on the screen. O When you are finished with all programming, turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light is lit. However, if you have a cable box, leave it turned ON and tuned to the station you wish to record.
If you are using a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box. Additionally, if you are using an A/B switch, remember to set the switch to the correct position. 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.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) Load a tape with its erasure tab intact into the VCR. Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button. (If you have not set the time, the "Set the clock" menu will appear. Set the clock, and then proceed.) If there is already a program in the VCR's memory, you will see the "recap" screen. You can use the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to select an empty programming slot, or you can wait 4 seconds for the VCR to automatically select an empty slot.
Channel Day QS_ar_ Monday _ime O 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. However, if you have a cable box, leave it turned ON and tuned to the channel you wish to record. Additionally, if you are using an A!B switch, remember to set the switch to the correct position. 2 17 ll:_Oam AUTO _hen pau_.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR O Day OStart O StoP Record Recording(cont.) If the VCR's memory is full, you will see the recap screen (below left) instead of the "Program to record" screen. You will need to use the CANCEL button to erase an entry before you can add another one.
VCR will resume you program. [:>Important: recording. Do not overlap the recording times Remember that when your VCR is off, it may also be in stand-by for programmed recording. Also remember that the VCR, when programmed, will record over the next section of tape. So, to avoid recording over tapes you want to save, remember that the VCR automatically shuts off during OTR recording and auto power saving.
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) changingprogrammedrecordingsettings If you want to change O the programmed recording settings: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and the "VCR Main Menu" will appear on your screen. Press Press the ADJUST buttons to select "Program to record." the ENTER button. You'll see the "recap" screen. Press the ADJUST buttons to place the cursor next to the program you wish to change. Press the ENTER button.
,_ CHAPTER FOUR Usingthe AdvancedFeatures Now that you've learned about the basic operation of your VCR, you're ready to discover its advanced features.
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures High speed search (EP mode only) Quick view Speed search REW button Press / f J /, / Playback 1/5slow-motionplayback 1/10slow-motionplayback 1/30 slow-motion Still 1/30 reverse slow-motion _ <_ 1/10 reverse slow-motion <_ 1/5 reverse slow-motion Reverse playback _> I " I playback I playback I Reverse fast playback I Reverse speed search Important: > playback playback I Reverse high speed search (EP mode only) >/ > > / I J J .....
UsingtheAdvancedPlaybackControls(cent.) manualtracking From time to time, you might play a tape that has excess "noise" in the picture (often looking like vibration or interference at the top or bottom of the screen). To correct the picture, you will have to manually track the tape. O While the tape is playing, press the CHANNEL buttons on the front panel until the picture is clear of excess "noise." _) To continue CHANNEL also resume automatic tracking, press both front panel buttons at the same time.
Chapter4: Usingthe AdvancedFeatures Thetimegaugeandthe remainingtimeautomatically appear: during fast forward and rewind (from a stopped tape), and during index searches. gauge S_opVCRiirne s_E REM You can turn off the time gauge and the remaining pressing the DISPLAY button twice. I :40 Oh2OraOSG Tape remaining time by To makethetimegaugeand theremainingtimeappear: Press the DISPLAY button once.
SearchingTechniques(cont.) 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 'WCR mode". O While playing a tape, choose the desired search time by pressing the number button. (See the following chart.) The VCR will speed through the selected length of tape, then resume playback.
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures VCR Counter _]b--AD3UST Zero Stop to select O When you wish to return to the point specified in step O, press the AUDIO/VIDEO button on the remote control. The function menu appears on your screen. Press the AUDIO/ VIDEO button until the counter zero stop function appears. O Press the ADJUST + button The VCR will automatically and then stop. to start search the counter zero stop.
t Usingthe AdvancedOptions You can make some optional setup choices. This section explains: • Using the auto daylight saving time, • Using the auto power saving (auto-off), • Setting the RF converter. and Using the auto daylightsaving time When you set the daylight saving time setting to on, your VCR will automatically adjust the clock for Daylight Saving Time.
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures 0 _Impor_ant: Press the MENU button once to return to the 'q¢CR Main Menu;" press the MENU button a second time to turn off the menus. When you are viewing broadcast stations through th VCR and the TV picture is replaced with blue screen, the words "3minutes_Power off" will appear on TV screen three minutes before the VCR power turns off. The display will count down the number of minutes until the VCR turns off.
t Makinga Copyof a Tape There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape. One way is to use the HS-U420 to play a tape and use another VCR to record. The other way is to use another VCR to play a tape and the HS-U420 to record. Whichever method you choose, you will need one RCA audio cable and one RCA video cable to connect the two VCRs. If you do not have these cables, they are available at your local electronics retailer.
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures Usingyour HS-U420to play back to anotherVCR [RECORDING] [ PLAYBACK ] tit VIDEO IN_ L O _-AUDIO IN R _J-_AUDIO IN L AUD,OOUT.-- 0! --VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT L_ 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-U420 (labeled L). If the other VCR is mono, you need a Yadapter to record both audio channels.
,_ CHAPTER FIVE Troubleshooting Problems Possible Solutions The VCR won't turn on. The VCR power is on but no controls work. • • 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 disappears. See Chapter 1, "Getting Know Your VCR." to Turn off the VCR, unplug the POWER CORD and then plug it again after leaving the VCR offfor about 2 minutes.
Index A A/B switch ........................... 11 adding channels .................. 27 adjust button ......................... 8 adjusting the tracking ........ 42 advanced features, using .... 41 advanced playback controls ............................. 41 advanced options ................. 47 antenna, connections .......... 10 antenna terminals ................ 9 audio functions .................... 28 audio input terminals ........... 9 audio inputs, connecting a TV with ..........................
Program, Quick ................... 37 programmed recording light. 7 programmed recording settings, changing ............ 39 programmed recording, canceling .......................... 39 programmed recording, notes about ................................. 38 Programming the VCR to Receive TV Channels ....... 25 programming errors, correcting ......................... programming your VCR to record ................................ Programming, 41 32 One Key ...... 37 0 Quick Program, using .........
Guiade Operaci6nBdsicade la Videograbadora Funcionesbasicas de los botones @ f m7 bot6n de encendido (POWER) Oprima este bot6n para encender la videograbadora. y apagar ® bot6n de cancelaci6n (CANCEL) Utilice este botSn para cancelar selecciones en los mends en pantalla. ® botSn de grabaci6n (I7,_C, REC/OTR) Utilice este bot6n para comenzar la grabaci5n.
GufadeOperacibnBdsicade la Videograbadora Cdmoseleccionarel idiomade el sistemaoperativode men,%en pantalla O Si nunca se ha usado la videograbadora, Desenchufe a enchufar. O 0 Espafiol Q Fran_ai_ la videograbadora Oprima el botdn POWER Oprima el botdn MENU vaya al paso 0- por m_is de dos minutos, para encender y vuelvala la videograbadora en el control remoto. Verdi el mend de seleccionar el idioma "Select Language.
MITSUBISHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER LIMITED WARRANTY MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS from an authorized a. AMERICA, INC. ("MELA") warrants to the original purchaser of this video cassette recorder if purchased MITSUBISHI AudioNideo Dealer that, should it prove defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material: Parts. For one year from the date of original purchase at retail, we will repair or replace, at our option, any defective part including the video head without charge for the part.
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