Mitsubishi HS-U430, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...i_ MITSUBISHI Video Cas ette_ Recorder OwnerVs Guide __ vnsl This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format Only video cassette tapes with the mark may be used with this model ...

Page 2: ... maintenance seI_icing instructions in the literature accompanying the product IMPORTANT RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS MAY VIOLATE COPYPIGHT LAW V4ARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO I_TN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES...

Page 3: ... 25 Using the Menus to Program the VCR to Receive TV Channels 26 Programming channels automatically 26 Using video mute 27 Adding and deleting channels 28 Selecting a channel 29 Setting the Clock 29 Using the auto clock fllnction 29 Setting the clock manually 31 Using the Audio and Video Functions 32 Descriptions of audio an_ video functions 33 Selecting and adjusting he audio and video functions ...

Page 4: ...t near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufactur...

Page 5: ...r power circuits or where it c azL 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 circuits as contact with them might be atal Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords and integral convenience recep tacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid E...

Page 6: ...agnetic fields exist near a motor trans former or magnet Never place or store in direct sunliglht Avoid dusty places Place the cassette in the cassette case and store vertically Never store tape in a h gh humidity loca tion INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Clas _ B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to p...

Page 7: ...unpack your new VCR please make sure the following items are included Remote control 2 AAA size batteries Registration card 1 Terminal cover 1 Audio Video cable 1 stereo audio cable and 1 single video cable may be included instead of 1 audio video cable 1 Coaxial cable _Important If any of these items are missing please contact your dealer A few suggestions O Be sure to save the box and packing ma...

Page 8: ...viewof the RemoteControl Rear PanelTerminals FrontPanelButtonsandFunctions Q 1 2 3 7 8 9 0 45 6 12 13 14 power button POWER Press this button to turn the VCR on or off You must turn the VCR off after you have programmed it to record eject button EJECT Press this button to eject the cassette cassette slot This is where you insert the video cas sette rewind and reverse search button REW Press to rew...

Page 9: ...ton to pause a tape when recording or to freeze a frame when viewing a tape FluorescentDisplay see the illustration on the next page counter present time remaining display This area displays the current time a time counter showing how long the tape has run the amount of time remaining on the tape or the contents of a programmed ecording when you are programming your VCR The current time is display...

Page 10: ...the VCR to record you need to turn the VCR off volume controls VOLUME Press the bottom half of this button indicated by the down arrow to lower the volume of the TV press the top half indicated by the up arrow to raise the volume function button AUDIO VIDEO Press this button to select the VCR s audio and video settings to be adjusted VCRfI_ button VCRITV Press this button to switch between the VCR...

Page 11: ...e VCR with a signal the present time whether the VCR is stopped playing or recording and ho_ much time is left on the tape This button can also be used to tunl on and off the Child Lock feature TV VCR slide switch In addition to operating your VCR your VCR remote control can be used to operate many of the functions _f many brands of televisions Set to the VCR position to use the remote to operate ...

Page 12: ...N video signals You will only need to use these if you have a monitor television or for making copies of tapes antenna terminals antenna in ANTENNA IN Use this terminal to attach an external antenna or cable This brings in an outside signal antenna out ANTENNA OUT Use this terminal to attach the VCR to your TV This terminal sends out the signal to your TV timer reset button TIMER RESET If you pres...

Page 13: ...t all of them You don t need to make all the connections First find out what kind of antenna you have Then make the connection for that type of antenna You can then go to the next section Connecting the Television This section shows you Connecting cable antennas Connecting other antennas and Connecting separate UltF VHF antennas Connecting cableantennas If you have cable TV this is tile only anten...

Page 14: ... box fbr some channels we suggest using the following_ connections This connection will allow you to watch one non scrambled channel while you record another non scrambled chan aeh Beforeyoubegin youwillneed a cable splitter four lengths of co axial cable and a cable A B switch 0 Find the source cable it usually comes cut of the wall or the floor If it is connected to your cable box disconnect it ...

Page 15: ...channel at the same time and record one scrambled channel and watch a different scrambled channel Connectingotherantennas If you don t have cable TV you ll need to connect a regular an tenna Your antenna may have one of two diiferent kind of ends called leads on it The two kinds of leads are 300 ohm flat twin leads that look like this or a 75 ohm round lead that looks like this Follow the procedur...

Page 16: ... to page 15 Connecting the Television Connecting separateUHF VHFantennas You may have two separate antennas one UI_F one VHF that bring TV signals into your home If you do you ll need to combine the two antennas before connecting them to tl _e VCR To do this you ll need an attachment called a combiner which is available at your electronics store This chart will help you determine the kind of combi...

Page 17: ... variety of ways This sec Lion shows you Determining if you need a splitter Connecting the VCR to an older TV and Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs Determiningif you need a splitter You should look at the back panel of your TV osee if you need any special equipment to connect the VCR to 1 he TV You may need an attachment called a UHF VHF splitter which is avail able at your local electro...

Page 18: ...ut ANTENNA IN terminal single antenna terminal for VHF and UHF UHF VHFsplitter Connectto UHF IN From ANTENNA OUT Connect to VHF IN on VCR on TV I UHFNHF splitter ConnecttoUHF IN From ANTENNA OUT Connect to VHF IN on VCR cn TV _ Important Connecting your TV in the way shown above _ill not allow you to enjoy the stereo sound of your VCR even if your TV is equipped with stereo To take advantage of yo...

Page 19: ... AUDIO INPUT terminals on your TV labeled AUDIO IN Connect the yellow video cable to the VIDEO OUTPIFr terminal labeled VIDEO OUT on the VCR Connect the other end of the video cable to the yellow VIDEO INPUT terminal labeled DEO IN on the TV Make sure you connect the cables to terminah of the same color You will need to set the RF converter to OFF when hooking up a TV with audio and video inputs F...

Page 20: ...ording 18 FirstTime It s important that your VCR is set up correctly before you try to use it If you carefully read this section you will avoid confusion later and get the most out of operating your _ystem This section teaches you about Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV equipped with Audio and Video Inputs Modern TV and Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV without Audio and Video Inpu...

Page 21: ...the POWEP button The VCR will return to its initial setting channel 3 if you press the CHANNEL _ button and the ONE KEY PROGRAM button on the front panel at the same time with the VCR turned off The word Ant ch3 will be displayed Usingthe RemoteControl In this section you ll learn how to set up and use your remote control This section includes Using the remote control to operate the VCR and Using ...

Page 22: ...ogram th_ HS U430 to respond to VCR B signals and you also will need to program the remote control to send VCR B signals Use the following procedures O Make sure the HS U430 is plugged in b_ t turned off On the front panel of the VCR press the ONE I_ EY PROGR _2VI and the REW buttons at the same time the letter b will appear on the front panel display to confirm thi setting The HS U430 VCR will no...

Page 23: ...ur TV O On the HS U430 remote control set the _ V VCR slide switch to TV position While holding in the POWER button press the code button listed to the left that corresponds to the l rand of your TV O Once your TV has turned on your remote is set up to operate your brand of TV If your TV does not turn on repeat step O mdng the next code listed for the brand of your TV If none of the codes listed f...

Page 24: ...is the most important part of using you _VCR but often the most confusing how do you view a picture coming from the VCR Before you begin you should know whether you are viewing a Modern TV or an Older TV See pages 18 19 Viewingthe picturecomingfrom your VCR if you are usinga modernTV _ Important _ Important 0 Turn on your TV and swatch it to the correct external input For most Mitsubishi TVs this ...

Page 25: ...have a _ _ label Hold the tape so that the long narrow edse 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 Gently insert the tape evenly into the cas_ette slot until the VCR automatically takes it in DImportant If the VCR will not automatically take the tape in press the EJECT button on t...

Page 26: ...g basic playback controls Playing backatape Beforeyoubegin youneedto know how to view the picture coming from your VCR page 22 O To play a tape load a pre recorded cassette O Press the PLAY STOP button on the front panel or on the remote control The VCR will automatically play the tape at the correct speed When the VCR reaches the end of the tape it will automatically rewind the tape and stop You ...

Page 27: ...udio video functions Before you begin you need to know how to view the picture coming from your VCR See page 22 Selec_ Language Espafiol _ _ AD3UST _o selec _ MENU _o 9o back _ ENTER to enCer 0 0 0 Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR Then press the MENU button on 1 he remote control If this is the first time the menus have been used you will see the menu for selecting an on ...

Page 28: ...n all of the television stations you can receive You can later get rid of unwanted or unused stations A specialnote to cable box subscribers i i If your local cable company scrambles sore e or all stations and or requires you to use a cable box then your al ility to program channels will be limited The cable box receives all of your chan nels and then sends only one to your TV and your VCR usually...

Page 29: ...switch choose Cable If you are using an antenna that receives only over the air broadcasts such as rabbit ears or a _oof mounted an tenna choose Indoor outdoor ant After you have selected press the ENTEL_ button O You will see an on screen message and the display on the front of your VCR will show you that the VCR is memorizing the stations you can receive You can cancel the memorization at any ti...

Page 30: ... ress the INPUT button on the remote control until a channel number appears on the screen or on the front panel fluore _cent display O Press the MENU button on the remote cc ntrol The _i CR Main Menu appears on your TV Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select First Time Set Up Press the ENTER b atton You will see the First Time Set Up mer_u Press the AD JUST buttons to select Add d...

Page 31: ...he VCR can receive UHF VHF channels 2 69 If you selected cable antenna the VCR can receive cable channels 1 125 If you try 1 oselect a channel number that the VCR cannot receive the VC R will not change channels Settingthe Clock Before you can program your VCR to record you need to set the clock This section tells you about the following procedures Using the auto clock function and Setting the clo...

Page 32: ...our area that carry time sisnals the setting 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 You can see if the clock has been set on the fluorescent di _play on the VCR If the VCR displays the wrong time the tim_ zone setting may not be correctly set To adjust this setting follow the directions in If the VCR dis...

Page 33: ...ets the daylight saving time To activate the auto clock function turn off the VCR Settingthe clockmanually You can skip this section if your VCR has set the clock correctly using the auto clock function Before you begin you need to know how to view the picture coming from your VCR page 22 4111Press the MENU button on the remote control You will see the WCR Main Menu Then use the AE JUST buttons to...

Page 34: ... be blinking Press the AD JUST buttons to set the minutes When you have the correct time press the ENTER button The display will return to the _First Time Set Up menu and the clock _ll start running Press the MENU button once to return to the VCR Main Menu press the MENU button again to turn off the menus You can adjust the daylight saving time manually After you have displayed the Set the clock m...

Page 35: ...at was not recorded in VHS Hi Fi Set the audio monitor to Mono to hear ai S A P signal recorded on the mono track of a Hi Fi tape see below If you have your VCR conneci_d to a surroun J sound system set the audio monitor to Stereo Surround sound requires both left and right channels to create the rear channel effects If you are receiving a stereo signal the word _Stereo will display on the TV scre...

Page 36: ...PerfecTape This function is used to tun1 on the Play PerfecTape circuitry which automatically maximizes picture quality when playing a tape If you want to use this feature select ON if not select NORMAL indexsearch Indexsearch Index search is a very useful way to find specific points on a tape For more information on this feature plea _e see page 53 counter zerostop Counterzerostop This function i...

Page 37: ...w VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that take full advantage of our advanced electronics This section tells you about the following recording procedures Recording a current broadcast Programming your VCR to record Using One Touch Recording OTR Using One Key Programming Using Quick Program and Notes about programmed recording Recording a currentbroadcast Beforeyoubegin youneedto knowho...

Page 38: ...the REC or REC OTR button To resume recording from PAUSE press the PAUSE button You cannot use the REC OTR button to resume recording from PAUSE If you pause the VCR for more than five minutes recording will stop automatically to protect the tape If you record in extended play EP you will only be able to play the l ape on a VCR equipped for EP play such as this one If you attempt to record on a ta...

Page 39: ...ct External L2 to record from an external source connected to the front panel O The Day will flash Press the ADJUST l_uttons to highlight the day on which you want to record for _xample Monday the seventeenth Press the ENTER button When selecting a day your choices are a single day up to one month away every day from Monday thrdugh Friday or t he same day every week To program ibr every day from M...

Page 40: ... procedure from step _ Only four of the eight program lines appear on screen at any one time To see additional program lines press the ADJUST buttons to scroll the lines on the screen When you are finished with all programming turn t he VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light is lit However if you have a cable box eave it turned ON and tuned to the station you wish to record Add...

Page 41: ...isplay Use the CHANNEL buttons on the remote control or on the front panel to select the channel you would like to record I _ L J_ I O O 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 _he switch to the correct position Press the REC OTR button on the front panel twice The first time y...

Page 42: ...w how to view the picture coming from your VCR see page 22 and you must have set the clock See page 29 To use One Key Programming O 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 49 O Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button If you haw not set the time...

Page 43: ...sram _i_0 ireoord_ _i 0 Channel 2 Day Monday 17 Start Zime ll _Oam l A_m ORecord speed AUTO 0 0 Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the ihour when you wish recording to stop Then _ait for 4 seconds The minute numbers will begin to flash Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the minute when you wish recording r o stop Then wait for 4 seconds The record speed will flash _rProsram _o_ rec...

Page 44: ...g One Key Programming before completing the programming press the MENU button on the remote control UsingQuick Program Quick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies the process of programming your VCR to record When you press the QUICK PROGRAM button on the remot_ control you will immediately see the Program to record me au and can begin programming right away You can use this f...

Page 45: ...ht is back on After a program has been recorded the VCR memory is cleared unless you have scheduled the VCR to record the program every day or every week If there is already a program in the VCR s memory you will see the recap screen when you bring up the menus for programming to record unless you are programming with the QUICK PRO GRAM button If the VCR s memory is full you must erase a program b...

Page 46: ...etween the VCR s clock and the broadcast station s clock programming TV programs thatendonthe dayafter If you want to start the recording at 11 00 I M and end it at 2 00 AM the next day simply set the start time Lo11 00 PM on the recording start day and the end time to 2 00 AM There is no need to change the day of the week skipping programs If you have already entered a program into your VCR s mem...

Page 47: ... a off and the clock will be cleared All programmed recording is erased Howeve r if you have set the Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu to AUTO the auto clock function will automatically set the clock again See age 3O Additionally the TIMER RESET button will reset the on _creen language you selected The next time you use the menus you will have to select the on screen language See p_ ge 2...

Page 48: ...ancedPlaybackControls In this section you ll discover some of the advanced playback features of your VCR These include Using special effects Adjusting the tracking and Using the time counter Usingspecialeffects You can use the FF and REW buttons to coatrol the playback speed of the tape in a step by step method usingthe FFandREWbuttons tocontrolthe playback speed O While the VCR is playing a tape ...

Page 49: ...ay back with Hi Fi sound Two times playback with sound is avail able only if your tape was recorded in extended EP speed To do this O While the VCR is playing a tape press tile INPUT button on the remote control You ll see the picture in double speed playback A certain amount of noise in the picture or the sound is normal _Important To resume normal playback press the PLAY STOP button If you are p...

Page 50: ...orded in extended play El speed To adjust the slow tracking put a tape into slow motion then press the CHAN NEL buttons on the front panel of the VCR until the besl picture is obtained Usingthe time counter Your VCR has a time counter that shows the amount of time the tape has run in hours minutes and second_ This counter is useful when you want to find specific points on a tape The counter will n...

Page 51: ...press the ENTER button The Customize choices menu will appear Use the ADJUST buttons to select PerfecTape option O Press the ENTER button to set Perfec rape to AUTO or MANUAL Press the MENU button two times to turn off the menus If you set PerfecTape to AUTO the VCR will automatically test any non recorded tapes you place in the VCR It will not auto matically test recorded tapes you must choose to...

Page 52: ...e test takes about eight seconds During this time the PT light on the front panel will flash To cancel the test press the PLAY STOP button while the PT light is still flashing When the test is finished the VCR will display the rating of your tape for eight seconds On the front panel the PT light will shine steadily indicating that the VCR has set its inter nal circuitry to make the best recording ...

Page 53: ...the tape function is incorrectly set se _ Using the Audio and Video Functions on page 32 if you are using speed search if you are using a special length cassette such as T 10 length or if you are using a VHS C tape with an adapter Displayingthe present time The present time display on the fluorescent display panel or on the TV screen shows the current time If you have not set the clock or if there...

Page 54: ...st forwards or rewinds It is no_m Lalto see some noise bars If you press the FF or REW button and hold it down for about 1 second the search speed will increase To resume normal playback press FF or REW again quickly or press PLAY STOP The fastest search speed that allows you to see the picture is about 30 times normal speed It is normal fi _rthe number of noise bars on the screen to increase and ...

Page 55: ...k is being recorded Index marks are not added when you press PAUSE to begin recording from the record pause mode manualindexmarks To add an index mark yourself press the REC button on the remote control while a tape is recording Index marks must be added at least one minute apart To search for an index mark 0 Press the AUDIO VIDEO button on the remote control The function menu appears on your scre...

Page 56: ...button to cance the repeat Usingthe AdvancedOptions You can make some optional setup choices 3_his section explains Using the auto power saving auto off and Setting the RF converter Usingthe auto power saving auto off Your choices are _i _rosram to record First Time Set Up 4 _ AD3UST _Oilseiect _ MENUto e ENTER to enter When the Auto Power Save fimture is turned on the VCR will automatically turn ...

Page 57: ...ing RF con verter of the Customize choices menu is p reset by the fhctory to ON If you are using a modern TV with both Audio and Video inputs you will need to set the RF converter to OFF To set the RF converter O Press the MENU button on the remote control The _ CR Main Menu appears on your TV Use the ADJUST button s on the remote to select Customize choices Press the ENTER button The Customize ch...

Page 58: ...no this is the only audio connection necessary If the other VCR has stereo outputs con nect another RCA audio cable to the AU DIO OUTPUT terminal of the playback VCR Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO INPUT terminal on the HS U430 labeled R e Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT PUT terminal on the playback VCR Con nect the other end of this cable to the VIDEO INPUT terminal on the...

Page 59: ...press record REC and then PAUSE O Connect a video cable to the VIDEO INPUT terminal on the other VCR Connect the other end of this cable to the VIDEO OUT PUT terminal on the HS U430 labeled VIDEO OUT On the HS U430 press PLAY STOP and then PAUSE O Release the PAUSE bu ton on both VCRs at the same time O Set the audio monitor on the HS U430 to Stereo See Selecting and adjusting the audio and video ...

Page 60: ...ct lag Your VCR or Chapter 3 Operating Your VCR VCR does not record TV program Check the VCR tuning Check the input selection on the VCR Does the front panel display show Ll or L2 If so you must switch it to tuner by pressing the INPUT button See Chapter 3 Operating Your VCR The VCR timer recording does not operate Check that the programmed recording light lights up on the fluorescent display Chec...

Page 61: ... zero stop 34 52 D daylight savings time 29 digital tracking light 7 display button 9 displaying present time 51 displaying time gauge 50 E eject button 6 enter button 9 erasure preventing tape 24 F fast forward button 7 9 fast forwarding a tape 25 fluorescent display 7 front panel buttons and functions 6 important safeguards 2 index search techniques 53 input button 9 installing the batteries 19 ...

Page 62: ...clock 29 skipping programs 44 special effects 46 speed search 52 Stereo 33 still adjustment 47 T tape function 34 tape speed lights 7 tape copying 56 loading 23 45 playing 24 preventing erasure 24 repaired 24 repeating 34 54 unloading 23 television connecting 15 operating with remote 21 terminals rear panel 10 time counter 48 time display present 51 time gauge 50 time remaining 50 time setting 29 ...

Page 63: ...Sn para pausar o congelar una cinta botSn de menti MENU Oprima este botSn para utilizar el sistema operativo de menfis en pantalla botSn de cambio de canales CHANNEL Oprima este botSn para cambiar canales en la videograbadora botSn de cancelaciS_a CANCEL Oprima este botSn para cancelar selecciones en los metals en pantalla o para poner e contador de tiempo en 0h00m00s botdn de programaci6n r_ipida...

Page 64: ... sal_r de los m en_s C6mo porterel reloj O Oprima el botSn MENU en el control remoto para encender el Mend Principal Utilice los botones de ajuste REW ADJUST o FF ADJUST para sobresaltar la selecci6n de Programaci6n Inicial luego oprima el botSn ENTER O Utilice los botones de ajuste REW ADJUST o FF ADJUST para sobresaltar la selecci6n Poner el reloj luego oprima el bot6n ENTER O Utilice los botone...

Page 65: ...enter physical abuse to or misuse of the VCR operation in a manner contrary to the instructions which accompany the VCR freight damage or any damage caused by acts of God such as lightning or fluctuation in electrical power This warranty also excludes all costs arising from installation adjustment of user controls external antenna systems service of products purchased or serviced outside the U S A...

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