Mitsubishi HSU780, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation With the VCR Plus GOLD system this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or...

Page 2: ...ntenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product IMPORTANT RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS MAY VIOLATE COPYRIGHT LAW WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTR...

Page 3: ...to set up your VCR automatically 28 Using video mute 34 Adding and deleting channels 34 Selecting a channel 35 Setting the Clock 36 Using the auto clock function 36 Setting the clock manually 38 Setti...

Page 4: ...ions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product...

Page 5: ...ectric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuit_ When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or c...

Page 6: ...netic fields exist near a motor trans former or magnet Never place or store in direct sunlight Avoid dusty places Place the cassette in the cassette case and store vertically Never store tape in a ihi...

Page 7: ...ckingYourVCR Remote control ooo0 8o 8 0 As you unpack your new VCR please make sure the following items are included 2 AA size batteries Registration card i ii 1 Audio Video cable 1 stereo audio cable...

Page 8: ...rviewof the RemoteControl Rear PaneITerminals FrontPanelButtons andFunctions Q 1 2 3 7 8 9 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 power button POWER Press this button to turn the VCR on or off You must turn the VCR off...

Page 9: ...R Press this button once to record until the end of the tape Press repeatedly to set the time for One Touch Recording OTR pause button PAUSE Press this button to pause a tape w hen recording or to fre...

Page 10: ...up when the VCR is off and you have programmed the VCR to record peak level meters This displays the audio level in decibels for both the left L and right R channels counter present time remaining di...

Page 11: ...double speed playback with sound when laying a tape record button REC Press this button to start recording When recording you can use the button to add a manual index mark index search buttons INDEX S...

Page 12: ...me when viewing a tape shuttle ring When a tape is playing turn this ring to adjust the playback speed When using the menus turn this ring to enter or cancel selections mode buttons VCR A VCR B Use th...

Page 13: ...the VCR to your TV This terminal sends out the signal to your TV video input and output terminals These yellow terminals are for receiving IN and sending OUT video signals You will only need to use th...

Page 14: ...f wire once or twice around the screw shanks of the adapter or insert the clips under the screw heads Tighten the screws Push the adapter firmly onto the antenna terminal on the VCR labeled ANTENNA IN...

Page 15: ...ns 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 12 Connecting the Antenna or Cable to _he VCR Because every television is different...

Page 16: ...you have an older TV without th s kind of terminal you will have to use a splitter and then connect the splitte r to the television O If you have a TV with audio and video inputs you should proceed t...

Page 17: ...ect the other ends of this cable to the AUDIO IN UT terminals on your TV labeled AUDIO IN Connect the yellow video cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT terminal labeled VIDEO OUT on the VCR or connect an single...

Page 18: ...al for more information O Place the satellite receiver on top of your VCR Align the rear of the receiver with the rear of the VCR and align the left side of the receiver with the left side of the VCR...

Page 19: ...satellite receiw_r and completed the AllSet procedure o a pages 28 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 t...

Page 20: ...he other end of the cable to the terminal on the VCR labeled ACTIVE A V NETWORK N O If you have another Mitsubishi component equipped with A V Network attach a cable to the terminal en the VCR labeled...

Page 21: ...e FirstTime It s important that your VCR is set up corre tly before you tr5 _to use it If you carefully read this section you will avoid confu don later and get the most out of operating your system T...

Page 22: ...the POWER button The VCR will return to its initial setting charmel 3 if you turn the jog dial counter clockwise while holding dc wn the ONE KEY PROGRAM button on the front panel with t he VCR turned...

Page 23: ...HS U780 is plugged in but turned off On the front pane of the VCR turn the shutt e ring to the left while holding down the ONE KEY PROGRAM button on the front panel The lette _ b will appear on the _...

Page 24: ...press the POWER button If your TV turns on your remote i set up to operate your brand of TV If your TV does not turn on repeat step _ using the next ode listed for the brand of your TV If none of the...

Page 25: ...nput For most Mitsubishi TVs this means pressing the T_s INPUT button until you see the words Ext l or Input 1 on the screen Turn the VCR on by pressing the POWER button You are viewing the picture fl...

Page 26: ...ntly insert the tape evenly into the cassette slot until the VCR automatically takes it in Important If the VCR will not automatically take the tap e in press the EJECT button and try again Your VCR w...

Page 27: ...ring I _ _ _ _ I _ _ _ Shuttle ring 0 o _ _9 Playing backa tape Beforeyou begin you needto know how to view the picture coming from your VCR page 25 To play a tape load a pre recorded cassette Press...

Page 28: ...st do a one time setup to record using the PlusCode numbers Fortunately your VCR makes this an easy process with our menu system This section explains Using the AllSet feature to set up your VCR autom...

Page 29: ...e coming from your VCR page 25 Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR Then pre s the MENU button on the remote control You will see the VCR Main Menu Ma _e sure the words First Tim...

Page 30: ...which channel the cable box sends a signal You will see the screen to the left O The word Brand code will be highlighted Turn the ADJUST dial or press the number buttons to select Lhe manufacturer s c...

Page 31: ...ide then your VCR will not be able to change channels on the cable box If your cable box will not respond to any of the codes your VCR cannot change channels on the cable box Yon will need to change c...

Page 32: ...l set up will be completed overnight from about Midnight to 7 00AM During this time the VCR will search fi r a channel that carries data to set the VCR Plus guide channel numbers for your area and the...

Page 33: ..._ and O on page 32 If the correct lineup is not displayed or you ee the message Setup failed again the VCR cannot set up the VCR Plus guide channel numbers automatically Set them manually If Setupfai...

Page 34: ...ute OFF Beforeyoubegin youshouldknowhow to view the picture coming from your V _R see page 25 to use the menus See page 28 C O Press the MENU button on the remote control The _V R Main Menu appears on...

Page 35: ...that receives only one or two digit channels_ you cannot add a three digit channel Selecting a channel Now that you have programmed your channels and added or deleted some you will want to be able to...

Page 36: ...orrectly you can skip this section If your VCR cannot set the clock automatically in the AllSet TM procedure you have to set the clock using one of the two proce dures below This section tells you abo...

Page 37: ...ock setting will be canceled You can see if the clock has been set on the fluorescent display on the VCR If the VCR displays the wrong time the time zone setting may not be correct To adjust this sett...

Page 38: ...nus page 28 O Press the MENU button on the remote control You will see the 5 CR Main Menu O Turn the ADJUST dial to select First Time Set Up Turn the shuttle ring to the right The First Time Set Up me...

Page 39: ...hted and turn the ADJUST dial to select ON or OFF If you select ON the VCR will set the clock forward one hour If you select OFF the VCR will s et the clock back one hour _Important Any time you adjus...

Page 40: ...g _he cable box on or they may be able to provide additional solutions Contact 1 hem for more help Beforeyoubegin youneed to know how to view the picture coming from your VCR see page 25 to know how t...

Page 41: ...olumn _Tite down the number on which your receiver receives the channel If your satellite system receives more than one version of the same channel ibr example HBO1 HBO2 etc check the time schedules i...

Page 42: ...f you are using a PRIMESTAR receiw r press the NPUT button and then press the number buttons to select PRIMESTAR channels The letter S will display next to the channel number If you are using a cable...

Page 43: ...dio monitor to Mono to hear an S A P signal recorded on the mono track of a Hi Fi tape see below If you have your VCR connected to a surround sound system set the audio monitor to Stereo Surround soun...

Page 44: ...ough T 120 set this function to T 120 if yc u are using a tape labeled T 160 set it to T 160 If you are using a tape labeled T 180 set it to T 180 If you are using a tape labeled T 210 set it to T 210...

Page 45: ...not press any buttons for 5 seconds The audio and video function menus do not appear when the VCR menu is displayed when plating a tape and Play PerfecTape _ is set to DUB or during special effects pl...

Page 46: ...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...

Page 47: ...ppears on your screen U s_ the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select Program to record Turn the shuttle ring to the right If there is at least one programmed recording already entered you will s...

Page 48: ...am t he same day every week to tape your favorite weekly sitcom For example turn the ADJUST dial until Every and the desired day of the week appear O The hour number s of the starting time along with...

Page 49: ...e the cable box or receiver turned ON Addition ally if the HS U780 does not control your cable box leave the box tuned to the station you wish to record Only four of the eight program lines appear on...

Page 50: ...the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select Program to record Turn the shuttle rin_ to the right If there is at least one programmed recor ling already entered you will see the recap screen You c...

Page 51: ...programmed recording light is lit However if you have a cable box or a PRIMESTAR _ receiver leave the cable box or receiver turned ON Addition ally if the HS U780 does not control your cable box leave...

Page 52: ...wish to record If you press the QUICK PROGRAM VCR Plus button but the clock is not set you will see the Set the clock menu Set the clock manually If you have set the AFV Network to ACTIV_E you should...

Page 53: ...rn off If you have previously programmed your VC R to record the VCR will be ready to record what you ve programmed If the end of the tape is reached betbre OTR is finished the VCR wil stop and the po...

Page 54: ...you can wait 4 seconds for the VCR to automatically select an empty slot O You will see the Program to record screen Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button until the channel you would like to record for ex...

Page 55: ...a PRIMESTAE _ receiver leave the cable box or receiver turned ON Addition ally if the HS U780 does not control your cable box leave the box tuned to the station you wish to record The VCR is ready to...

Page 56: ...can enter a new one If a tape runs out du dng programmed recording the VCR ejects the tape and the programmed recording ligh_ and the tape status symbol will flash Load a new tape and pres_ the REC bu...

Page 57: ...n the front panel once The programmed recording light will turn off and the program will be skipped If you decide not to skip the program press the I O_rER button on the front panel twice the programm...

Page 58: ...ill be ejected To correct this load a tape with its erasure tab intact and turn off the VCR usingthesatellitereceiver If you are using an RCA or a Sony satellite receiver your VCR can automatically tu...

Page 59: ...back features of your VCR These include Using special effects Adjusting the tracking and Using the time counter Usingspecialeffects You can use the shuttle ring and the jog dial on the front panel or...

Page 60: ...and normal playback will resume using the jog dial or the ADJUSTdial You can use the jog dial or the ADJUST dial to advance the tape frame by frame While the VCR is playing a tape press the PAUSE butt...

Page 61: ...use slow tracking if your tape was recorded in extended play EP speed To adjust the slow tracking put a tape into slow motion then press and hold the ONE KEY PROGIP_M button and turn the jog dial on...

Page 62: ...ntrol to the right O The Customize c hoices menu will appear Use the AI JUST dial to select PerfecTape Then turn the shuttle ring to the right to set PerfecTape to AUTO or MANUAL Press the MENU button...

Page 63: ...n off the display by pressing the STOP button on the remote control Should you wish to erase the settings eject the tape The settings will also be erased if you press the TIMER RESET button or if the...

Page 64: ...fluorescent display panel or oi1 the TV screen shows the current time If you have not set the clock or if there has been a power failure of longer than 30 minutes the display will show The current tim...

Page 65: ...he REC button to resume recording when the commercials are over Edit search will begin any time you are in record pause and operate the REW FF button or the shuttle ring Edit search will end after 3 s...

Page 66: ...search iis used to find these marks Index marks are added automatically whenever your VCR starts a new recording you can also add index marks manually at any point during recording automatic indexmark...

Page 67: ...ptional sel up choices 3 his section explains Using the auto power saving auto off and Setting the RF converter Usingthe auto powersaving auto off VCR Main Menu Your choices are _Prosram to record OFi...

Page 68: ...times to turn off the menus Dlmportant If the RF converter is set to ON you don t need to press the VCR TV button to play a tape or to use VCR menus The VCR light will automatically light up when you...

Page 69: ...Network will turn your VCP on and begin playing the tape Active A V Network will turn the TV on set to EXT 1 Whenyou turnyourTVoff Your VCR will _ urn off unless it is playing or recording Active A V...

Page 70: ...cable to the S VIDEO OUTPUT terminal on the playback VCR Connect the other end of this cable to the S VIDEO INPUT terminal on the HS U780 labeled S VIDEO IN Use either an RCA video cable or an S Vide...

Page 71: ...the S VIDEO output terminal on the HS U780 labeled S VIDEO OUT Use either an RCA video cable or an S Video cable not both If you are using another Mitsubishi VCR with an EDIT jack you can connect the...

Page 72: ...ts Press the PAUSE button when you want to stop the edit You may use the ADJUST dial the shuttle ring or the jog dial to find the next edit point When you have located the edit point press PLAY OtherM...

Page 73: ...ok up Check to see if your TV is set to the correct channel or input See Chapter 2 Connect ing Your VCR or ChapLer 3 Operating Your VCR VCR does not record TV program Check the VCR tuning Check the in...

Page 74: ...utton on the remote control before operating your TV Se_ Chapter 3 Operating Your VCR Try moving the cable box so that there is a clear line of sight between tlhe transmitter and the box s remote sens...

Page 75: ...72 clock setting 36 CM skip 64 connecting antennas 12 13 14 A V Network 20 cable 12 cable box 13 DSS or PRIMESTAR Receiver 18 IR emitter 19 VCR to TV 16 17 converter box control terminal 11 transmitte...

Page 76: ...ton 9 rewinding a tape 27 RF converter setting 68 S S VHS indicator 8 SAP indicator 8 SAP broadcast 43 safeguards important 2 satellite receiver connecting 18 memorizing channels 29 notes about using...

Page 77: ...use 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 e ectrical...

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