Mitsubishi HS-U448, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...M INPUT PLAY STOP PAUSE INDEX ADJUST AUDIO VIDEO MENU ADJUST CANCEL ENTER SP EP VCR TV DISPLAY REW REC X2 FF MUTE TV POWER CHANNEL VOLUME 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 0 VCR TV This Video Cassette Recorder is bas...

Page 2: ...IS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTEN SION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PRE...

Page 3: ...Recording 18 Recording a Current Broadcast 18 OTR 19 OTR2 20 Using Audio and Video Functions 21 Timer Recording 24 Conventional VCR Timer Recording 24 Quick Program 26 Timer Recording Hints 27 Editin...

Page 4: ...1 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product deal...

Page 5: ...ave the VCR on without a tape in it for 2 hours if the VCR has been exposed to sudden changes in tem perature Sudden temperature changes cause moisture to form on the metal parts inside the VCR This m...

Page 6: ...ou customize these hookups and sell you any additional connection accessories that may be necessary to match your particular equipment and antennas 1 Make a list of each piece of equipment that you wa...

Page 7: ...300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Matching Transformer Optional UHF VHF Combiner OR supplied coaxial cable OR From Antenna or Cable wall outlet IN OUT VHF UHF VHF UHF ANTENNA OUT IN TV Rear Panel From Cable wall outl...

Page 8: ...fifth coaxial cable to the ANTENNA OUT on the VCR to the TV s ANTENNA jacks varied by TV 8 If your TV has audio and video inputs continue with the connections on the next page If not plug in power cor...

Page 9: ...NO R AUDIO OUT AUDIO L R VIDEO OUT L R L R R White Red Yellow White Red Yellow TV Rear Panel VCR Rear Panel Because you purchased a Hi Fi VCR you will want to take advantage of its superior sound capa...

Page 10: ...VCR2 MONITOR VCR 1 OUT IN OUT IN OUT VIDEO L R L R OUT AUDIO L R VIDEO OUT R L L R Yellow Yellow Yellow Yellow TV Rear Panel VCR Rear Panel Home Theater Receiver Rear Panel White Red White Red You may...

Page 11: ...convert the VCR s picture to channel 3 or 4 This is called the video channel The factory has already selected channel 3 however if it is a broadcast channel in your area then you will need to change...

Page 12: ...ding a tape will automatically turn the VCR on Use only tapes that have a label 1 Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces you The other edge is hinged and should face...

Page 13: ...E a second time to return to normal play If you leave the VCR in pause for more than 5 minutes the VCR will automatically stop to prevent damage to the tape Controlling the Vibration During Still Fram...

Page 14: ...e first time you use the menus or set any audio and video functions 1 Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR Press MENU on the remote control If this is the first time the menus ha...

Page 15: ...rces connected to the VCR Using the list below as a reference press the ADJUST buttons to select the kind of antenna you connected Cable if you are using any cable combination including a cable box wi...

Page 16: ...ou use automatic memorizing again you will lose all of the manual changes you made All of the channels you deleted will be added all of the channels you added will be deleted Selecting a Channel Now t...

Page 17: ...and daylight saving time If 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...

Page 18: ...Setting the Clock Manually Skip this section if your VCR has set the clock correctly using the auto clock function 1 Press MENU on the remote control You will see the VCR Main Menu 2 Press the ADJUST...

Page 19: ...the menus You can adjust the daylight saving time manually When Daylight savings is highlighted press the ADJUST buttons to select ON or OFF If you select ON the VCR will set the clock forward one ho...

Page 20: ...annel 3 or 4 on the VCR and change the channel on the cable box not on the VCR Additionally if you are using an A B switch remember to set the switch to the correct position 5 Press REC on the remote...

Page 21: ...irst time you press the button recording will begin The second press of the same button adds 30 minutes to the OTR timer displayed on the front panel 6 Press REC REC LENGTH for each additional 30 minu...

Page 22: ...ed Similarly if it is currently 2 40 3 00 again the next half hour increment will be displayed Each time you press the button the start time is delayed by 30 minutes 6 Press REC REC LENGTH for each ad...

Page 23: ...k Choose R to listen to the right channel of a stereo track Mono track is lower in quality than the others The audio monitor is automatically set to Mono if you are watching a tape that was not record...

Page 24: ...20 T 120 160 minutes T 160 T 160 180 minutes T 180 T 180 200 minutes T 200 T 200 210 minutes T 210 T 210 PerfecTape Select Play PerfecTape This function turns on the PerfecTape Select circuitry which...

Page 25: ...s 3 Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote to adjust the setting The functions will disappear if you do not press any buttons for 5 seconds IMPORTANT The audio and video function menus do not appear w...

Page 26: ...to your VCR usually channel 3 or 4 To record from an external source press INPUT or press the ADJUST buttons to Select External L1 for a source connected to the rear panel Select External L2 for a so...

Page 27: ...from step 3 11 When you are finished with all programming check the following If you have a cable box leave the cable box turned ON and tuned to the station you wish to record Additionally if you are...

Page 28: ...er one 2 Complete steps 3 through 9 in Conventional VCR timer recording See page 24 When you have finished press QUICK PROGRAM again If the VCR is stopped it will turn off and be ready to record your...

Page 29: ...If so you must erase a program before you can enter a new one If a tape runs out during timer recording the VCR ejects the tape and the programmed recording light and the cassette light will flash Lo...

Page 30: ...e to 11 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 Program skip using menus Sometimes you may want to skip one day of a timer recording...

Page 31: ...rding starts 1 Press MENU on the remote control Your VCR will turn on and VCR Main Menu will appear on your screen Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select Program to record Press ENTER...

Page 32: ...is to use another VCR to record and use the HS U448 for playback Regardless of which method you may choose you will need one RCA audio cable and one RCA video cable to connect the two VCRs If you do n...

Page 33: ...et the audio monitor on the HS U448 to Stereo If the other VCR is a mono VCR set the audio monitor on the HS U448 to Mono See Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions on page 23 4 Set the...

Page 34: ...eed by one step in the reverse direction See the chart below 2 To resume normal playback press PLAY After about 5 minutes in the still or slow motion mode the VCR will automatically stop to avoid dama...

Page 35: ...ay 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 have to manually track the tape 1 While the ta...

Page 36: ...Quick search CM skip 30 second intervals Speed search visually search Counter zero stop direct to start of recording Index search find specific index points Search to blank find the beginning of the b...

Page 37: ...e than 2 seconds the search speed will slow to 330 times normal speed In order to protect your tapes and the VCR heads the Fast Forwarding Rewinding Speed will be slower than 500x under the following...

Page 38: ...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 1 When the tape is stopped press INDEX I to beg...

Page 39: ...R will also search for a blank section of tape If the VCR encounters any blank sections longer than 4 seconds in length the repeat playback will begin 3 Press STOP to cancel the repeat Search to blank...

Page 40: ...isplay press DISPLAY twice IMPORTANT The time gauge and remaining time work by detecting control signals on recorded tapes Therefore they do not function while playing blank tapes The remaining time d...

Page 41: ...ning 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 1 and 2 above Customi...

Page 42: ...ion only when you start a test Any tape with the erasure prevention tab intact can be manually tested It will not automatically test recorded tapes you must choose to test those yourself 3 Complete st...

Page 43: ...ape function will not appear unless the tape is ejected Rental Xpress Rental Xpress is a feature when activated that will automatically rewind the tape to the beginning eject and power off the VCR aft...

Page 44: ...code buttons are 0 1 9 MUTE VOLUME CHANNEL and INPUT You do not need to perform this set up again until you change the batteries set up your remote for another brand of television or you get a new TV...

Page 45: ...the VCR front panel press REC SPEED and REW at the same time To confirm that the VCR responds to VCR B signals b appears on the front panel display to reprogram the HS U448 to respond to VCR A signals...

Page 46: ...s a tape or reverse searches FF Fast forwards a tape or fast forward searches VCR TV slide switch Operates the VCR when set to the VCR position the TV when set to the TV position You need to program y...

Page 47: ...ts the start time in OTR2 recording REC REC LENGTH Records to the end of the tape by pressing once Sets the recording time for OTR recording by pressing repeatedly POWER Turns the VCR on or off If you...

Page 48: ...external antenna or cable to bring in an outside signal ANTENNA OUT jack Attach a coaxial cable to your TV to send out antenna cable signals from the VCR to your TV POWER light PWR Is lit when power...

Page 49: ...ng of your TV when you watch that type of image When possible you may wish to use your television s PIP POP ZOOM EXPAND or other picture shape controls so that the moving images fill the screen Please...

Page 50: ...ount down Wait about 1 minute until it reaches 00 to show the tape protecting function is completed then press POWER If the problem with your VCR persists contact your Mitsubishi dealer for assistance...

Page 51: ...lly Have the VCR video heads cleaned by a qualified service technician Check that VCR operational setting is set to VCR A Check to see that the VCR TV slide switch is set to the correct position Chang...

Page 52: ...8 0 lbs approx 3 6 kg SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 set coaxial cable 1 remote control 2 AA size batteries 1 registration card A adding channels 14 adjust button 44 adjusting tracking 33 advanced options 42...

Page 53: ...to speed 28 cancel 25 29 changing settings while 26 Q quick program button 44 quick program 26 quick search 34 R rear panel jacks 46 REC button 44 45 record cancel 29 record light 46 rec speed button...

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Page 55: ...by anyone other than an authorized MITSUBISHI service center physical abuse to or misuse of the VCR operation in a manner contrary to the instructions which accompany the VCR freight damage or any dam...

Page 56: ...mitsubishi tv com 2002 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Inc For your nearest Mitsubishi Authorized Service Center call 1 800 332 2119 RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS SERIAL NO CUSTOMER NAM...