Mitsubishi HS-1168E, Installation And Operation Manual

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Note

A point to notice

Info.

Supplementary information

Basic Functions

1. Turn on the VCR and peripheral devices.

2. Load a tape with the erase

prevention tab intact.

3. Press REC/PLAY MODE button to

select the desired recording mode.

Refer to Recording/playback time
below for the actual recording/
playback time when E-180 or E-
240 tape is used.

4. Press REC button to begin recording.

5. Press STOP button to stop recording.

Note

•

If the tape you insert in the VCR has the erase prevention
tab removed, the VCR will automatically eject it if you
attempt to record on it.

•

The REC button will not function unless a tape is in stop or
pause mode.

•

A tape recorded by this VCR may not be played back
correctly by another VCR.

Info.

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Press the PAUSE button to momentarily stop recording.  Press
it again to resume recording.  To protect the tape, the pause
mode is automatically cancelled after approximately 5 minutes.

•

Page 25 for the VCR’s movement when the tape reaches its
end during recording.

Recording/playback time

Manual Recording

E-180

3H

L12H
L24H

48H
72H
96H

120H
168H

3:00

15:00
27:00
51:00
75:00
99:00

123:00
171:00

TAPE LENGTH

setting

Recording

time mode

E-240

4H

L16H
L32H

64H
96H

128H
160H
224H

4:00

20:00
36:00
68:00

100:00
132:00
164:00
228:00

TAPE LENGTH

setting

Recording

time mode

(hours:minutes)

Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is
plugged into an outlet.  Even if the VCR is turned off, loading a
tape will automatically cause it to turn on.  Use only video
cassette tapes marked 

.

Important notice:
• Use only standard grade VHS tapes for reliable video

recording.

• It is recommended to use E-180 tape.  Do not use a

tape longer than E-240.

Loading

1. Insert the tape into the cassette

slot by holding it, so that the long
narrow edge with the contents
label faces towards you.

•

The Cassette Status indicator
illuminates on the fluorescent
display when the tape is inserted.

Note

•

Your VCR has a protection circuit
which will eject the tape if it is
loaded improperly.  If the VCR
ejects the tape, remove it
completely and check that the long
narrow edge with the contents
label is facing towards you, and the
clear plastic window that shows the
video tape is facing upwards.  Wait
a few seconds, and try inserting
the tape again.

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The VCR automatically turns on when the tape is loaded,
AUTO POWER ON.

•

The VCR automatically plays back the tape if the erase
prevention tab is removed, AUTO PLAY.

•

You cannot insert a tape while the VCR’s all buttons are
locked and the Lock All indicator (

) is illuminated.

Unloading

1. Press EJECT button on the front

panel of the VCR.

2. Remove the tape.

Note

•

When ejecting the tape during recording, press STOP button
once to stop recording and then press EJECT button to
unload the tape.

•

You cannot eject a tape while all of the VCR’s buttons are
locked and the Lock All indicator (

) is illuminated.

Info.

•

The VCR will eject a tape even if the power to the VCR is
turned off (as long as the VCR is plugged into an outlet),
POWER OFF EJECT.

Preventing accidental erase

Tapes come with an erase prevention
tab which, when removed, prevents the
tape’s contents from being erased or
recorded over.  If the tape you insert in
the VCR has the erase prevention tab
removed, your VCR will automatically
eject it if you attempt to record on it.

Note

•

We recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a
professional for repair.  The adhesives on many common
types of tape could damage the head of your VCR.

erase
prevention
tab

Loading/Unloading a Tape

Number of 

tape use

Recording 

time mode

In case of E-180 setting

3H

L12H
L24H

48H
72H
96H

120H
168H

0H

100

60
35
20
15
15
10

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Number of 

tape use

Recording 

time mode

In case of E-240 setting

4H

L16H
L32H

64H
96H

128H
160H
224H

0H

50
30
17

5
3
3
2
1
1

INCORRECT

Recommended number of repeat recordings

This chart shows the number of repeat recordings that are
recommended before replacing a tape.  When you replace the
tape, make sure that TAPE LENGTH in the FIRST TIME SET
UP menu is set to match the tape you are using.

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