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MITSUBISHI

Video

Cassette

Recorder

Owner's

Guide

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VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

With the VCR Plus+C a system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver.

C aand VCR Plus+C a are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

[VgS] This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with the [_

SHOCK

DONOTOPEN

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying

(servicing) the product.

IMPORTANT:

RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS MAY VIOLATE COPYRIGHT LAW.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN

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 CAN BE FULLY

INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NOTE

TO CATV

SYSTEM INSTALLER:

THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER'S ATTENTION TO

SECTION 820-40 OF THE NEC WHICH PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN

PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE

GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS

PRACTICAL.

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Tableof Contents

Important Safeguards

Preface

Welcome

Unpacking to Mitsubishi

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Your VCR ..................................

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Chapter One

Getting to Know Your VCR .......................

6

Front Panel Buttons and Functions ........... 6

Fluorescent Display .....................................

7

Overview of the Remote Control .................

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Rear Panel Terminals ................................

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Chapter Two

Connecting Your VCR ..............................

Connecting the Antenna or Cable to the VCR ..............................................

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Connecting cable antennas ....................

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Connecting other antennas ....................

13

Connecting separate UHF/VHF antennas ..............................................

14

Connecting the Television .........................

15

Determining if you need a splitter ......... 15

Connecting an older TV to the VCR ...... 16

Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs .........................................

Connecting a DSS ® or PRIMESTAR ®Re-

17 ceiver (optional) ......................................

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Connecting the AN Network (optional) .... 19

Chapter Three

Operating Your VCR .................................

21

Setting Up Your VCR for the First Time ..21

Setting up your VCR if you are using a

TV without Audio and Video Inputs

(Older TV) ............................................

21

Setting up your VCR if you are using a

TV equipped with Audio and Video

Inputs (Modern TV) .............................

22

Using the Remote Control .........................

22

Using the remote control to operate the VCR ...............................................

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Using the remote control to operate the TV ..................................................

Viewing the Picture Coming from

Your VCR ................................................

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Loading and Unloading Tapes ..................

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Playing a Tape ...........................................

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Playing back a tape ................................

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Using basic playback controls ................

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Selecting the On-screen Language ........... 28

Using the Menus to Set the Time ............. 28

Programming the VCR to Receive TV

Channels .................................................

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Programming channels automatically

Using video mute ....................................

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Adding and deleting channels ................

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Selecting a channel .................................

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Using the Audio and Video Functions ...... 36

Descriptions of audio functions .............. 37

Descriptions of video functions .............. 38

Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions .....................................

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Setting the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel

Numbers .................................................

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Recording ...................................................

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Recording a current broadcast ...............

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Programming

Programming your VCR to record with the VCR Plus+

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Using Quick Program .........................

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Using One-Touch Recording (OTR) ....... 48

Using One Key Programming ................

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Notes about programmed recording ...... 52

Chapter Four

Using the Advanced Features .................

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Using the Advanced Playback Controls .... 55

Using special effects ...............................

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Adjusting the tracking ...........................

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Using the time counter ...........................

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Using the Advanced Recording Controls .. 58

Using the PerfecTape

TM feature ............. 58

Displaying the time gauge and the remaining time ....................................

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Displaying the present time ...................

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Searching Techniques ................................

Quick searching ......................................

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Speed searching ......................................

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Using counter zero stop ..........................

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Index search techniques .........................

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Using the Advanced Options .....................

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Using the auto daylight saving time ..... 63

Using the auto power saving (auto-off) .64

Setting the RF converter ........................

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Using the Active A/V Network Features .. 65

Making a Copy of a Tape ...........................

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Using your HS-U570 to record from another VCR ........................................

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Using your HS-U570 to play back to another VCR ........................................

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Using Child Lock .............. :........................

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Chapter Five

Troubleshooting ........................................

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Index .............................................................

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IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FUTURE

VCR.

REFERENCE.

REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR

FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE

1,

Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2.

Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

4.

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Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions be followed.

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Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Attachments

Do not use attachments by the product manufacturer cause hazards.

not recommended as they may

Water and Moisture

Do not use this product 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 manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, 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 and cart combination to overturn.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.

The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

11.

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 dealer or local power company.

For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12.

Grounding or Polarization

This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

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13. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention .to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical

Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements electrode.

for the grounding

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

LEAD IN WIRE

16.

Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric !ight or power circuits, or where it can 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 fatal.

17.

Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, and integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19.

Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

NECNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

;CHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

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-GROUND CLAMPS

ELECTRODESYSTEM

(NEC ART250, PART H)

15. Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or

cable system.

This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and powerline surges.

20.

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

(a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

(c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

(d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

(e) If the product has been dropped or

, damaged in any way.

(f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance -- this indicates a need for service.

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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.

Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

PROTECTTHE POWER CORD

Do not damage the power cord. Damage to the power cord may cause a fire or shock hazard.

When unplugging the power cord, please hold it by the plug and remove it carefully.

DO NOT PLACE HEAVY OBJECTS ON THE

RECORDER

Heavy objects placed on the recorder will cause damage.

(This does not mean your cable box).

The top of the recorder is also slotted to provide ventilation.

Do not obstruct these ventilation slots.

WHEN NOT IN USE

When you finish operating the recorder, always unload the cassette and turn OFF the

VCR POWER.

CAREOF THE VIDEOCASSETTETAPES

• Avoid violent vibration or shock.

• Do not place in a location where strong magnetic fields exist (near a motor, transformer 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 high humidity location.

CONDENSATION

Leave the VCR on, without a tape in it, for 2 hours if the VCR has been exposed to sudden changes in temperature.

Sudden temperature changes cause moisture to form on the metal parts inside the VCR. This moisture can cause the tape to stick and damage the head.

Leaving the VCR on for a 2 hour period will dry the inside of the VCR.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged measures: to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

"How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems."

This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402,

Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

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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 VCR also includes the VCR Plus+ system and converter box control for simplified programming.

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.

This system has been developed to simplify the operation of your VCR with clear, understandable language and design.

Thank you for selecting our product and welcome to Mitsubishi.

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As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included:

• 2 AA size batteries • 1 Audio cable with red and white plugs at each end

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• Registration card

• 1 Video cable

• 1 Coaxial cable

If any of these items are missing, please contact your dealer.

A few suggestions:

O Be sure to save the box and packing material your VCR came in. Your VCR should always be transported in this box.

Before you hook up your VCR, please take a few minutes to:

• complete the registration card and send it back to us immediately,

• file your sales receipt in a safe place, and

• place the VCR on a stable surface with sufficient lighting to do the hook-up.

Never place any heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not place the

VCR on top of the television.

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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.

On the following pages, you'll find information on:

0 Front Panel Buttons and Functions

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(_ converter box control transmitter

This window (on top of the VCR) transmits signals from your VCR to your cable box or satellite receiver.

(_) 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.

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(_) one key program button

(ONE KEY PROGRAM)

Press to program the VCR to record.

(_ cassette slot

This is where you put the video cassette.

(_ rewind and reverse search button

(REW)

Press this button to rewind a tape or to reverse search.

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(_) play and stop button (PLAY/STOP)

Press this button to play a tape and press again to stop the tape.

A]so press to stop tape related functions or to resume normal playback from special effects.

(_) fast forward and fast forward search button (FF)

Press this button to fast forward a tape or to fast forward search.

video input 2 terminal

If you want to record or dub video from another source (such as a VCR or camcorder), you plug the source in here.

(_ audio input 2 terminals

If you want to record or dub audio from another source (such as a VCR or camcorder), you plug the source in here.

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When you are not using these input terminals, make sure you attach the supplied terminal cover.

(_) fluorescent display

See the next section.

@ remote control sensor

This receives signals from the remote control.

Do not block it.

@ channel buttons (CH.A__L)

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 until the end of the tape. Press repeatedly to set the time for One-Touch Recording (OTR).

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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 recording when you are programming your

VCR.

The current time is displayed when the

VCR is turned offor when you press the

DISPLAY button.

The counter is automatically set to "0H00M00S" when a new

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tape is loaded.

The counter will display

"- H- - M " - S" when no tape is in the VCR.

® digital tracking light (D)

This will flash when you first play a new cassette, indicating that the VCR is adjusting the tracking.

When tracking is finished, it will glow steadily.

If you adjust the tracking manually, it will turn off.

® lock light (LOCK)

This lights up when the "Child Lock" feature is in use.

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(_) VCR light (VCR)

This will light up when the VCR/TV button is set to "VCR." It indicates that the antenna signal is being routed through the VCR's tuner.

® tape speed lights (SP, EP)

This will light to indicate the tape speed you are using when playing or recording.

"SP" indicates standard play; "EP" indicates extended play.

® programmed recording light

This lights up when the VCR is off and you have programmed the VCR to record.

(Z) channel display

This displays the cable channel, broadcast channel, or input you have selected.

If you set up your VCR to receive signals from a

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The cable tuning light (m) will light up when your VCR is receiving cable broadcasts; the PRIMESTAR ®light (,) will light up when your VCR is receiving signals from a

PRIMESTAR receiver.

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PerfecTape light (PT)

This will flash when the PerfecTape

TM test is in progress.

It will light steadily when the test is completed.

® play and record light and cassette status symbol

These light up when the VCR is playing a tape or recording.

The symbol (["7) will light up when a tape is in the VCR. The dashes in the center of the symbol simulate the movement of the tape when playing and recording.

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TV and VCR buttons (TV, VCR)

Your VCR remote control can be used to operate your VCR, and most of the functions of many brands of televisions.

Press the VCR button to use your remote to operate the VCR. After setting up your remote for your brand of television, (See page 23, "Using the remote control to operate the TV") press the TV button to use the remote to operate your television.

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mute button (MUTE)

Press this button to turn offthe TV sound.

Press it again to restore the TV sound to its previous volume.

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volume controls (VOLUME)

Press the down arrow on the bottom half of this button to lower the volume of the

TV; press the up arrow on the top half of this button to raise the volume of the TV.

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input button (INPUT)

Press this button to select between the antenna and any other video equipment that may be connected.

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(_) 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

SEARCH)

Use these buttons to begin index search.

(_ rewind and reverse search button

(REW)

Press this button to rewind a tape or to reverse search.

(_) stop button (STOP)

Press this button to stop a tape.

(_) menu button (MENU)

Press this button to display the menus, which are lists of features and instructions, on your television screen.

Also press the button to exit the menus.

_) adjust dial (ADJUST)

When the tape is paused, this dial will advance the tape frame-by-frame.

When using the menus, this dial will select and adjust menu items.

(_ eject button (EJECT)

Press this button to eject a tape.

(_ power button (POWER)

Press this button to turn the VCR on or off. If you have programmed the VCR to record, you need to turn the VCR off.

® quick view button (Q.V.)

Press this button to use two times playback, to use the VCR's super quick view feature, or to use a Mitsubishi TV's quick view feature.

® channel buttons (CHANNEL)

Press these buttons to change channels.

® display button (DISPLAY)

Press this button to display the following information on the television:

• how much time has elapsed on the current tape,

• the channel number and the audio reception mode you are watching,

• the audio channel(s) you selected,

• the source that is supplying the VCR with a signal,

• the present time,

• whether the VCR is stopped, playing, or recording, and

• how much time is left on the tape.

This button can also be used to turn on and off the "Child Lock" feature.

® quick program and VCR Plus+ button

(QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+)

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 enter a PlusCode programming number to record.

or begin programming your VCR

® fast forward and fast forward search button (FF)

Press this button to fast forward a tape or to fast forward search.

® play button (PLAY)

Press this button to play a tape.

® pause button (PAUSE)

Press this button to pause a tape when recording or to freeze a frame 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.

When viewing TV channels through the VCR, use this ring to add channels to, or delete channels from, the super quick view memory.

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10 mode buttons (VCR-A, VCR-B)

Use these buttons to operate two Mitsubishi VCRs with one remote.

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23.) number buttons

Use these buttons to select TV stations and to enter PlusCode numbers.

Also, use these buttons to set Quick searching time.

audio function button (AUDIO)

Press this button to adjust the VCR's audio functions.

picture-in-picture buttons

(PIP SOURCE, PIP)

Use these buttons to control the picturein-picture functions of a Mitsubishi TV.

off-timer and one-touch recording button (OFF-T/OTR)

This button has two functions:

• If the remote is set up to operate a

Mitsubishi TV, use this button to use the TV's off-timer.

(See your Mitsubishi

TV owner's guide for more details.)

• It can be used to operate the VCR's

OTR feature (see page 48).

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Press this button to switch between the

VCR's tuner and the TV's tuner. When

you select "VCR," you change channels on

the VCR; when you select "TV," you change channels on the TV.

@ cancel button (CANCEL)

Use this button to cancel selections on the on-screen menus, to delete channels from

the super quick view memory, or to reset the counter display to "0H00M00S."

@ enter button (ENTER)

Use this button to add channels to the super quick view memory or to enter selections on the on-screen menus.

@ video function button (VIDEO)

Press this button to adjust the VCR's

video functions.

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(_ audio input and output terminals

These red and white terminals are for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT) audio signals.

Red signifies the right channel, and white signifies the left channel.

Stereo audio cables are also color coded red and white.

If you are receiving or sending a mono (non-stereo) signal, you should use only the left (white) terminal.

(_ video input and output terminals

These yellow terminals are for receiving

(IN) and sending (OUT) 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.

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® converter box control terminal

(CONVERTER BOX CONTROL)

Use this terminal to connect a cable that sends signals to a cable box or satellite receiver.

(The cable is available from your

Mitsubishi dealer, part name, IR EMIT-

TER.")

Use this cable if:

• your cable box, DSS ®, or PRIMESTAR ® receiver cannot receive a signal from the Converter Box Control Transmitter, or

• you would like to place your cable box or satellite receiver away from the

VCR.

® A/V Network terminals

(ACTIVE A/V NETWORK)

Use these terminals to connect the VCR to other Mitsubishi products that have

Active A/V Network terminals or A/V

Network terminals.

(See page 19.)

® timer reset button (TIMER RESET)

If you press this button, you will erase all of your programmed recording settings, reset the on-screen language, and also reset the clock. Use this button with care.

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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.

# Connectingthe Antenna or Cable to the VCR

0 Connectingthe Television

0 Connectinga DSS®or PRIMESTAR®Receiver(optional)

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Connectingthe Antennaor Cable to the VCR

The first thing you need to do is connect the antenna or cable.

Because there are at least three different types of antennas, this chapter will show how to connect 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 UHF/VHF antennas.

Connectingcable antennas

If you have cable TV, this is the only antenna you need to hook up. Because some cable companies require a cable box (for unscrambling cable signals), there are two kinds of cable connections shown: with and without a cable box.

connectingcablewithouta cablebox

O Find the "source" cable. It usually comes out of the floor or out of a wall. If it is connected to your TV, disconnect it.

Connect the cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw or push the cable onto the terminal until it is tight.

When you are finished, go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."

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Important: connectingcablewitha cablebox

If your cable system requires you to use a cable box, 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 AN-

TENNA IN terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw or push the cable onto the terminal until it is tight.

Place the cable box on the center of the top of the VCR. Place the rear of the cable box flush with the rear of the VCR. Make sure the cable box doesn't obstruct the VCR's ventilation slots.

When finished, go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."

If your cable box has audio and video outputs, follow the additional directions below.

Connect one audio cable to the left audio output terminal on the cable box. Connect the other end of this cable to the

AUDIO INPUT terminal on the VCR labeled L/MONO.

Connect one audio cable to the right audio output terminal on the cable box. Connect the other end of this cable to the

AUDIO INPUT terminal on the VCR labeled R.

Connect one video cable to the video output terminal on the cable box. Connect the other end of this cable to the VIDEO

INPUT terminal on the VCR.

If you plan to connect both a satellite receiver and a cable box to your VCR, connect the cable box to the input terminals on the front of the VCR. Otherwise, connect the cable box to the rear terminals.

Audio and video cables are available at your local electronics store.

If you need a cable box to descramble all cable channels, you can't record one channel while watching another.

If you b.ave questions concerning your cable system, please contact your cable company.

Connectingother antennas

If you don't have cable TV, you'll need to connect a regular antenna.

Your antenna may have one of two different kind of ends

(called "leads") on it. The two kinds of leads are:

300-ohm fiat twin leads that rook like this ... :

... or a 75-ohm round lead that looks like this:

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Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaor Cableto theVCR(cont.)

Follow the procedures for connecting the kind of leads your antenna has, then go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."

Insertlead underscrews and tighten.

If your UHF antenna wire looks like this.,,

(If you have a 300-ohm fiat twin lead, you will need to purchase a

300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics store.)

O Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV.

O

Before you can attach the antenna leads to the adapter, you need to expose a 5/8 inch segment of each lead by scraping off the plastic covering.

Sometimes these leads have "U" shaped clips that fit around the screw, in which case you will not need to peel back the plastic.

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.

Push the adapter firmly onto the antenna terminal on the

VCR labeled ANTENNA IN.

Go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."

connectinganantennawitha 75-ohrnroundlead

Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV.

Connect the antenna to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR. Screw or push the cable until it is tight.

Go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."

Connectingseparate UHF/VHFantennas

You may have two separate antennas (one UHF, one VHF) that bring TV signals into your home.

If you do, you'll need to combine the two antennas before connecting them to the 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 combiner you need.

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looks like this ...

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... thenyou need a combiner.

like this.

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To connect your antennas:

O Disconnect the antennas from the back of the TV.

Connect the antenna leads onto the combiner.

Screw or push the combiner onto the ANTENNA IN terminal on the VCR.

See "Connecting the Television," below.

- UHFAntenna

---300 Ohm Flat Twin Lead

--75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

300 Ohm Flat Twin Lead

300-75 Ohm Adapter Combiner

Connecting the Television

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 12, "Connecting the

Antenna or Cable to the VCR.") Because every television is different (especially older model TVs), your VCR may need to be connected in one of a variety of ways. This section shows you:

• Determining if you need a splitter,

• Connecting an older TV to the VCR, and

• Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs.

Determiningif you need a splitter

You should look at the back panel of your TV to see if you need any special equipment to connect the TV to the VCR. You may need an attachment called a UHF/VHF splitter (which is available at your local electronics store).

The chart on the next page will tell you if you need a splitter, and what the splitter will look like.

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If the TV's antenna terminal looks likethis,.,

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... then you will need splitter that looks like this.

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From ANTENNA OUT on VCR on TV

Connecting an 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 AN-

TENNA OUT on the back of your VCR.

O

Connect the other end of this cable to the terminal on your TV labeled ANTENNA IN. This terminal is sometimes 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.

If you have a TV with audio and video inputs, you should proceed to the next section, "Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs." Otherwise, your connections are complete.

ANTENNA TERMINALS (VCR) ANTENNATERMINAL(TV)

• •

• ANTENNA OUT

.......

_

ANTENNA IN

TV without ANTENNA IN terminal (single antenna terminal for VHF and UHF)

UHF/VHFsplitter Connectto UHF IN UHF/VHF splitter Connect to UHF IN

From ANTENNAOUT Connectto VHF IN on VCR on TV

From ANTENNA OUT on VCR

Connect to VHF IN on TV

Dlmportant: Connecting your TV in this way will not allow you to enjoy the stereo sound of your VCR, even if your TV is equipped with stereo.

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BACK PANEL (VCR)

Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs

Because you purchased a Hi-Fi VCR, you will want to take advantage of its superior sound capability and connect it to a stereo TV system with audio and video inputs.

Before you begin this section:

• You should have already completed the section "Connecting an older TV to the VCR." connectinga stereoTVwithaudioandvideoinputs

O Connect a set of red and white audio cables to the AUDIO

OUTPUT terminals on the VCR labeled AUDIO OUT. The red cable is for connecting the right (R) channel and the white cable is for connecting the left (L) channel.

If your TV has only one (mono) audio input, connect only the white (L) output from your VCR.

If you are connecting your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) TV, you cannot take advantage of your VCR's Hi-Fi sound.

Connect the other ends of this cable to the AUDIO INPUT terminals on your TV labeled AUDIO IN.

Connect a single yellow video cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT terminal labeled VIDEO OUT on the VCR.

Connect the other end of the video cable to the yellow VIDEO

INPUT terminal labeled VIDEO IN on the TV.

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Top of Receiver

Front of VCR

SACK PANEL (VCR)

If you have an RCA, Sony, or PRIMESTAR Satellite Receiver, you can connect the receiver to your VCR. This will not only allow you to record TV programs coming from the receiver, but it will allow you to control the receiver through the VCR.

connectinga DSSor PRIMESTARRECEIVER

To connect the satellite receiver, you should use a video cable and one stereo audio cable to preserve the maximum signal quality.

You can purchase these cables at your Mitsubishi dealer or at your local electronics store.

before you begin, you should:

• have completed all connections between your VCR, TV, and cable or antenna; (see pages 12-17) and

• make sure that your satellite receiver has been installed correctly.

(See your satellite receiver's manual for more information.) in) 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.

@

Connect one audio cable to the left audio output terminal on the receiver; connect the other end of the cable to the terminal on the rear panel of the VCR labeled AUDIO IN 1 L/MONO.

Connect another audio cable to the right output terminal on the receiver; connect the other end of this cable to the terminal on the rear panel of the VCR labeled AUDIO IN 1 R.

Connect a video cable to the video output terminal on the receiver; connect the other end of the cable to the terminal on the rear of the VCR labeled VIDEO IN.

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[:>Important: You will have to turn your VCR on to watch the video signal or to hear the audio signal from the satellite receiver.

[_Important:

[_Important:

After yon have connected the satellite receiver and completed the

"Memorize Channels" procedure (on pages 30-33), you need to see if your VCR can control your receiver.

To do this, use the CHAN-

NEL buttons or number buttons on the VCR remote to tune to a satellite channel.

If the satellite channels appear on your TV, then your VCR can control your receiver.

If it does not, try repostioning or moving the Satellite receiver.

If they still don't appear, you will need to obtain an IR emitter (part name: IR

EMITTER) from your Mitsubishi dealer.

If you use a cable box and a satellite receiver, be sure to connect the IR emitter described below.

connectingan IRemitter

Connect the IR emitter to the CONVERTER BOX CONTROL terminal on the back of the VCR.

Run the emitter to the satellite receiver.

Place the emitter so that the bulb faces the IR window on the receiver.

Finally, follow the instructions in the paragraph above to test your VCR's ability to control your satellite receiver.

You can use the other emitter for the cable box, otherwise, store it out of the way.

BACK PANEL (VCR)

ACTIVE i(_

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_AN NETWORK

SATELLITE RECEIVER

IR WINDOW

....

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For other component

t Connecting theAN Network(optional)

Some Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs have special input and output terminals called the "A/V Network." The primary purpose of the

AN Network is to "pass" remote control codes between Mitsubishi components.

That is, when the A/V Network is connected, you can point your VCR remote control at the TV, and the TV will "pass" the commands on to the VCR.

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To connect the A/V Network, you will need a cable with a "mini" jack at both ends.

(A mini jack is the kind you find on headphones for personal stereos.) A cable may be included with your Mitsubishi TV. If not, you can purchase a cable with mini jacks at your

Mitsubishi dealer or an electronics store.

To connect the A/V Network:

O Connect a cable to the terminal on the TV labeled A/V NET-

WORK OUT or ACTIVE A/V NETWORK.

Connect the other end of the cable to the terminal on the VCR labeled ACTIVE

A/V NETWORK IN.

O

If you have another Mitsubishi component equipped with A/V

Network, attach a cable to the terminal on the VCR labeled

ACTIVE A!V NETWORK OUT. Attach the other end of this cable to the terminal on the other component labeled A/V

NETWORK IN or ACTIVE A/V NETWORK IN.

BACK PANEL

(Other Mitsubishi component)

AN NETWORK

/ BACK PANEL

(Mitsubishi TV'

AJV NETWORK

BACK PANEL

(VCR)

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_/V NETWORK

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Never connect your A/V Network in a loop, as shown below.

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VCR output _ v j output

connectingActiveAN Network

Your VCR has the ability to perform certain automated functions in conjunction with Mitsubishi TVs that have ACTIVE A/V

NETWORK terminals.

These automated functions are called

"Active A/V Network."

In order for Active A/V Network to function properly, you must make the connections above and your VCR must be connected to the EXT-1 or INPUT-1 terminals of your Mitsubishi TV. Information on how to use the Active A/V Network features begins on page 65.

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,_ THREE

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.

In this chapter, you'll learn:

0 Setting Up Your VCRfor the First Time

$ Usingthe Remote Control

$ Viewing the PictureComing from Your VCR

$ Loadingand UnloadingTapes t Playinga Tape

$ Selectingthe On-screenLanguage

Using the Menus to Set the Time

$ Programmingthe VCR to Receive TV Channels

$ Using the Audio and Video Functions

$ Settingthe VCR Plus+ Guide Channel Numbers

$ Recording

SettingUp YourVCR for the 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 system.

This section teaches you about:

• Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV without Audio and Video Inputs (Older TV), and

• Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV equipped with

Audio and Video Inputs (Modern TV).

Beforeyou begin,youshould:

• have completed your antenna, VCR, and TV connections.

Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV withoutAudio and Video

Inputs (Older TV)

O Turn on your TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4, whichever is

NOT used for broadcast in your area.

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DImportant:

O If you tuned the TV to channel 4 in step O, press the CHAN-

NEL = button and the ONE KEY PROGRAM button on the front panel at the same time with the VCR tuned off. The word "Ant ch4" will display on the front panel display and the

VCR will send signals on channel 4. (If you tuned the TV to channel 3, you don't need to do this.)

O Turn the VCR on by pressing the POWER 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.

Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV equippedwith Audio and Video Inputs (ModernTV)

O Turn on your TV and switch it to the correct external input.

(For most Mitsubishi TVs, this means pressing the TV's

INPUT button until you see the words "Ext-]" or "Input-l" on the screen.)

O Turn the VCR on by pressing the POWER button.

$ Usingthe RemoteControl

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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 the remote control to operate the TV.

Using

the remote control to

operate

the VCR installingthe batteries

O Unpack two AA size batteries.

O To remove the back cover, press the ridged area gently, then push the cover in the direction of the arrow and lift.

O Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (-) are correct.

operatingtheremotecontrol

The HS-U570 has two VCR operation modes: VCR-A mode and

VCR-B mode.

The HS-U570 is pre-set to VCR-A operation mode.

O Press the VCR button on the remote control.

This "tells" the remote that you want to control the VCR.

O Press the VCR-A button on the remote control.

Now your remote is ready to operate your HS-U570.

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_>Important:

O While within 23 feet of the VCR, point the remote control toward the VCR and press the buttons you desire.

usingoneremoteto operatetwo MitsubishiVCRs

If you have another Mitsnbishi VCR in addition to your HS-U570, you can use the HS-U570 remote control to operate both. You will need to do some preparation with one remote.

to operate the two VCRs separately

O

Set the remote mode on the HS-U570 to "VCR-B" operation mode. With the vcR turned off, press the ONE KEY PRO-

GRAM button and REW button on the front panel at the same time. (The letter "b" will appear on the front panel display to indicate that the HS-U570 becomes the VCR-B mode.)

O Set the remote mode on the other Mitsubishi VCR to "VCR-A" operation mode. With the VCR turned off, press the ONE

KEY PROGRAM button and FF button on the front panel at the same time.

(The letter "A" will appear on the front panel display to indicate that the other Mitsubishi VCR becomes

VCR-A mode.)

If the other Mitsubishi VCR has a REMOTE switch, you only set the switch to '_CR-A" or "ON" position.

If it does not have a REMOTE switch, do not change any settings.

For some older Mitsubishi VCRs the set up procedure is different.

If the above procedure does not allow you to operate your second

VCR with this unit's remote, please refer to your second VCR's owners manual for an alternate procedure.

To operate the HS-U570, press the VCR button on the remote control, then press the VCR-B button.

The remote will be set to control the HS-U570.

To operate the other VCR, press the VCR button on the remote control, then press the VCR-A button.

The remote will be set to control the other VCR.

Using the remotecontrol to operatethe TV

The HS-U570 remote control can operate many of the frequentlyused functions of your TV. You only need one remote to operate both your VCR and TV.

The HS-U570 remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi televisions, but it can also operate TVs from other manufacturers.

If you need to set your remote control for your particular brand of television, follow the instructions on the next page.

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Brand of TV

Mitsubishi

Fisher

G.E.

Goldstar

Hitachi

Magnavox

NEC

Panasonic

Pioneer

Philips

Proscan

Quasar

RCA

Sanyo

Sharp

Sony

Toshiba

Zenith

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8

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Usingthe RemoteControl(cont.) settingup yourremotecontrolto operateyourTV

O Turn offyour TV.

On the HS-U570 remote control, press the TV button.

While holding in the PIP button, press the code button listed to the left that corresponds to the brand of your TV.

Once your TV has turned on, your remote is set up to operate your brand of TV.

You do not need to perform this set-up again unless you change the batteries, set up your remote for another brand of television, or you get a new TV.

Once you have correctly set your remote control to operate your

TV, you will be able to use the POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME,

MUTE and number buttons to operate your TV.

Depending on the model TV you have, all or some of the buttons may not function, or they may operate different features than indicated.

You may need to use the TV's remote control.

Sometimes manufacturers will change the remote control codes for their products, or they will use more than one code. If this is the case, your remote may not be able to control your TV.

When you replace the batteries in your remote, the remote will return to its initial setting (code button "1"). Repeat the steps above to reset your remote control.

If you enter a new code, the previous code will be erased.

operatingyourTVwith theHS-U570remote control

Press the TV button on the HS-U570 remote control.

Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the TV and press the desired buttons.

To once again control the VCR, press the VCR button.

Because of variations among models, some or all buttons may not work, or they may operate different functions than listed above, for your particular TV. If this occurs, you may need to use your

TV remote control.

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t Viewingthe PictureComingfrom YourVCR

This is the most important part of using your VCR, but often the most confusing: how do you view a picture coming from the VCR?

Beforeyou begin,you shouldknow:

• whether you are viewing an "Older TV" or a "Modern TV"

(See page 21.)

Viewingthe picture comingfrom your VCR if you are using an olderTV

[>Important:

O Turn on your TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4.

Turn on the VCR by pressing the POWER button.

Check to see if the "VCR" light on the front panel display is lit. If it is not lit, press the VCRITV button until it is lit. You are viewing the picture from your VCR!

With this set-up, you will use the VCRITV button when recording, when viewing tapes or broadcast stations through your VCR, or before using the VCR's menus.

You also use the VCR/TV button to switch back to normal TV viewing.

If you are using an older TV, then the "RF converter" setting of the "Customize choices" menu must be turned to ON. You don't need to use the VCRITV button when viewing tapes.

(See page

65.)

Viewingthe picture comingfrom your VCR if you are using a modernTV

E>Important:

DImportant:

Turn on your TV and switch it to the correct external input.

(For most Mitsubishi TVs, this means pressing the TV's

INPUT button until you see the words "Ext-l" or "Input-l" on the screen.)

Turn the VCR on by pressing the POWER button.

You are viewing the picture from your VCR!

If you wish to return to normal TV viewing, switch your TV's input back to its previous position.

If you are using a modern TV, be sure to set the "RF converter" of the "Customize choices" menu to OFF to prevent noise in the picture.

(See page 65.)

If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V receiver, refer to your home theater receiver's owner's guide.

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i Loading and UnloadingTapes

Loadinga tape

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Erasure prevention tab

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 Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge 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 into the cassette slot until the VCR automatically takes it in.

Your VCR will eject the tape if you improperly load it. If the VCR ejects the tape, remove the tape, check to see that the contents label is facing you, that the geared tape reels are facing downwards, wait a few seconds, and try again.

Unloadinga tape

Press the EJECT button on the front of the VCR or on the remote control.

If the VCR POWER is off, the VCR will turn on, eject the tape, then turn off.

Remove the tape.

You cannot eject a tape while it is recording.

You must first press

STOP.

Preventingaccidental erasure

Tapes come with a tab that, when removed, prevents you from recording on the tape.

If you attempt to record over a tape that has had this tab removed, the VCR will briefly display an error message on the TV screen and will eject the tape. To record over such a tape, simply place a piece of vinyl tape over the opening.

Using repairedtapes

"Warning: We recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a professional for repair.

If you repair a torn tape with improper materials, you could damage your VCR when you play the tape.

Headcleaning

Your VCR automatically cleans the head and the drum of the

VCR whenever you load a tape.

If you see "noise" or snow when playing a tape, eject the tape, re-load the tape, then wait 3 or 4 seconds.

Repeat this process several times to improve the picture.

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Now that your VCR is connected and properly set up, and you know how to view a picture coming from your VCR, it's time to play a tape.

This section describes:

• Playing back a tape, and

• Using basic playback controls.

Playing back a tape

Beforeyou begin,you needto know:

• how to view the picture coming from your VCR (page 25).

O To play a tape, load a pre-recorded cassette.

Press the PLAY/STOP button on the front panel or the PLAY button 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 can stop playing by pressing PLAY/

STOP or STOP.

Playing a tape is also an Active A/V Network Feature.

(For more information, please see page 65.)

Using basic playbackcontrols

rewindinga tape

Press th_ REW button on the remote control or on the front panel.

If the tape is stopped, you will begin rewinding.

If the tape is playing, you will begin "reverse speed search." fastforwardinga tape

Press the FF button on the remote control or on the front panel.

If the tape is stopped, you will begin fast forwarding.

If the tape is playing, you will begin "forward speed search." noon

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DImpnrtant: pausinga tape

Press the PAUSE button on the remote control to freeze the picture on the screen.

If you leave the VCR in pause for 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically stop to prevent damage to the tape.

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controllingvibrationduringstillframe

If the picture vibrates during still frame, press the CHANNEL buttons on the front panel until the picture is steady.

* Selectingthe 0n-screen Language

You can set your VCR to display on-screen messages, menus, and functions in English, Spanish, or French.

You should do this before you use the menus or set any audio/video functions.

Espafiol

0 Franqais

[>Important:

Beforeyou begin,youneedto know:

• how to view the picture coming from your VCR. (See page 25.)

0

Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your

VCR. Then, press the MENU button on the remote control.

If this is the first time the menus have been used, you will see the menu for selecting an on-screen language.

O Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote control to highlight the desired language.

Turn the shuttle ring to the right on the remote control.

The menu will change to the '_v-CR Main Menu."

Press the MENU button to exit the menus.

The "Select Language" menu is unique.

While all other menus can be accessed at almost any time, the "Select Language" menu will not automatically appear again after it is first set. To see the

"Select Language" menu, press the TIMER RESET button on the back of the VCR, then follow the procedure on this page.

t Usingthe Menusto Set the Time

This section will show you how to use the on-screen menus.

You will use the menus to operate many features, such as setting the time, programming to record, and memorizing channels.

On the on-screen menus, the selected item is indicated in white.

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Your

_Prosram choices

_Customize

_o are: record choices

Beforeyou begin,youneedto know:

• how to view the picture coming from your VCR (page 25),

Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your

VCR. Then, press the MENU button on the remote control.

You will see the "¢CR Main Menu." Make sure the words

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Time Set-Up" is highlighted.

If it is not, use the AD-

JUST dial to highlight it.

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_Memorize

Add/delete channels channels

Set VCR Plus+ Guides

Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

The "First Time Set-Up" menu

Turn will appear.

the shuttle

The "Set the clock" will be highlighted.

ring to the right.

Month

Year

Date

Time

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You will see the "Set the clock" menu.

The words "Daylight savings" will be highlighted.

Turn the ADJUST dial to select the daylight savings setting ON or OFF.

If you are currently following daylight savings, select ON.

Otherwise, select OFF.

After you have selected, turn the shuttle ring to the right.

Turn the ADJUST dial until the correct month appears on screen.

Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

Turn the ADJUST dial to set the year.

Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

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Turn the ADJUST dial to set the date.

Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

The hour numbers and the am/pm indicator will be blinking.

Turn the ADJUST dial to set the hour and am/pm at the same time. Turning the dial right moves the clock forward; turning the dial left moves the clock backwards.

Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

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UsingtheMenusto SettheTime(cont.)

O Turn the ADJUST dial to set the minutes.

When you have set the correct time, turn the shuttle ring to the right.

The display will return to the "First Time Set-Up" menu and the clock will start running.

Press the MENU button once to return to the '_v'CR Main

Menu"; press the MENU button again to turn offthe menus.

If youwantto adjusttheclockmanuallyfor DaylightSavingTime,

After you have displayed "Set the Clock" menu, make sure that the words "Daylight savings" is highlighted.

Then 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 set the clock back one hour.

If you want the VCR to adjust the clock automatically for Daylight Saving Time, set "Auto D.S.T." of the "Customize choices" menu to ON. (For more information on this feature, please see page 63.)

If youset the"Auto D.S.T."ofthe"Customize choices"menuto ON,

Your VCR will automatically change the clock from 2 AM to 3 AM on the first Sunday in April and turn the "Daylight savings" setting to ON; your VCR will change the clock from 3 AM back to

2 AM on the last Sunday in October and turn the setting to OFF.

This means if you are currently following Daylight Saving Time,

"ON" will be displayed; otherwise, "OFF" will be displayed.

(You cannot change the "Daylight savings" setting manually.)

Any time you adjust this setting, check your programmed recordings to be sure they are set to the correct times.

If you have a Mitsubishi TV with both Active A/V Network and

"StarSight" features, you don't have to set the time on your VCR.

See your TV Owner's Guide for details.

0 Programmingthe VCR to ReceiveTV Channels

Before your VCR can receive television channels, you need to program all of the channels you can receive into your VCR.

Fortunately, our menu system makes this an easy process.

This section will also explain some other channel-related functions.

This section explains:

• Programming channels automatically,

• Using video mute,

• Adding and deleting channels, and

• Selecting a channel.

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Programmingchannelsautomatically

Using this process, your VCR will automatically memorize all of the television stations available to you. You can later get rid of unwanted .or unused stations.

If your local cable box company scrambles some or all stations, and/or requires you to use a cable box, then your ability to program channels will be limited.

The cable box receives all of your channels and then sends only one to your TV (and your

VCR), usually on channel 3 or 4.

If you are required to use a cable box, you should choose "Cable box only" option in stepO on the next page.

Your HS-U570 will use its special Converter Box Control technology to change the channels on the cable box.

If your cable box or cable system seems incompatible with your new VCR, call your cable company.

They may be able to provide solutions to your problems.

Beforeyoubegin, youshould:

• have completed all connections between your VCR, TV, cable, antenna, cable box, and satellite receiver (if any); (pages 12-20)

• know how to view the picture coming from your VCR; (page 25)

• know how to use the menus.

(See page 28.)

To program channels automatically:

Press the MENU button on the remote control.

You will see the "¢CR Main Menu" on the TV screen.

Use the ADJUST dial on the remote to select "First Time Set-

Up." Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

The "First Time Set-Up" menu appears on your screen.

Turn the ADJUST dial to select "Memorize channels." Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

If you are recording or playing back a tape, the words "Not available" will flash and an error message will appear.

To correct this, stop the tape.

You will see the menu for automatically memorizing channels.

If you are using a satellite receiver, turn the ADJUST dial to select "Sat. receiver." Then use the shuttle ring to select correct code for your satellite receiver.

Select "1" if you are using an RCA satellite receiver; select "2" if you are using a PRIMESTAR ® satellite receiver; and select "3" if you are using a Sony satellite receiver.

Now you can select all of the channels coming from your satellite receiver.

Ifyou are not using a satellite receiver, make sure "Sat.

receiver"is set to "OFF."

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Using the list below as a reference, turn the ADJUST dial to select the kind of antenna you connected.

• If you are using a cable box that sends signals to your VCR on only one channel and can be operated by a remote control, choose "Cable box only," and skip to step _, below.

• If you are using any other cable combination, including a cable box with an A/B switch, choose "Cable."

• If you are using an antenna that receives only over-the-air broadcasts, such as "rabbit ears" or a roof-mounted antenna, choose "Indoor/outdoor ant."

After you have selected, turn the shuttle ring to the right.

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If you choose "Cable" or "Indoor/outdoor ant," 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 time by pressing

CANCEL on the remote control.

After the VCR has programmed all the channels, the screen will return the VCR's picture.

Automatic programming may include vacant channels if there are stray signals or noise on those channels.

If this occurs, you can manually delete the channels using the procedure in the section

"Adding and deleting channels." You cannot add and delete satellite channels.

If you choose"Cable boxonly,"

You need to tell the VCR which manufacturer makes your cable box, and on which channel the cable box sends a signal.

You will see the screen to the left.

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The word "Brand code" wilt be highlighted.

Turn the ADJUST dial or press the number buttons to select the manufacturer's code number for your cable box. The codes are listed on the next page:

After you have selected the manufacturer's code, turn the shuttle ring to the right.

The word "Channel" will be highlighted.

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Use the ADJUST dial to select the channel on which your cable box sends a signal to the VCR. If you connected your cable box with audio/video cables, use the INPUT button to select "LI" if you connected them to the rear panel or select

"L2" if you connected them to the front panel.

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You need to determine whether or not you have selected the correct "Brand code." To do this, press the CHANNEL buttons on the remote control.

As you press the buttons, the channel number on the front of your VCR should change.

Watch your cable box. Your cable box should show the exact same number a moment after it appears on your VCR.

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If your cable box does not change channels at all, or does not show the exact same number, do one of the following:

• Try moving the cable box on top of the VCR.

• If more than one "Brand code" is listed for your type of cable box, try a different one. (You can use the CANCEL button to move back to the "Brand code" option.)

• After you have determined that you are using the correct

Brand code, turn the shuttle ring to the right to begin memorizing channels.

The TV screen will show you a message that the VCR is memorizing the channels coming from your cable box. Your TV screen, the front of your VCR, and your cable box should all display each channel number, one by one.

When the VCR is finished memorizing, it will return to the VCR's picture.

If no code number is listed for your cable box, or if none of the numbers listed will work, try each code, from 01 to 94.

If your cable box cannot be operated by a remote control (i.e., if it is operated with a mechanical dial or slide), 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. You will need to change channels yourself, using the cable box's remote control.

You should re-program your VCR, choosing "Cable" in step O on page

32. When programming to record, you will need to leave your cable box ON and tuned to the channel you wish to record.

_>Important:

If you connected a satellite receiver, press the CHANNEL buttons to see that the TV shows the channels coming from the receiver.

If it does not, try repositioning or moving the satellite receiver.

If they still don't appear, you will need to obtain an IR emitter (part name: IR Emitter) from your Mitsubishi dealer.

Automatic programming may include vacant channels if there are stray signals or noise on those channels.

If this occurs, you can manually delete the channels using the procedure in the section

"Adding and deleting channels." You cannot delete satellite channels.

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<_First Time Set-Up

Using video mute

When you turn video mute ON, any blank section of tape, or any station with a weak signal, will be replaced by a blue screen.

The sound will also be turned off If there is a time when you would like to try to tune in a weak station, turn video mute OFF.

Beforeyou begin,you shouldknowhow:

• to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 25)

• to use the menus.

(See page 28,)

O Press the MENU button on the remote control, The "VCR

Main Menu" appears on your TV.

Use the ADJUST dial on the remote to select "Customize choices." Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

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The "Customize choices" menu appears on your screen.

Use the ADJUST dial to select "Video mute." Then, turn the shuttle ring to set video mute to ON or OFF.

Press the MENU button once to return to the '_¢CR Main

Menu" menu; press the MENU button a second time to turn off the menus.

Adding and deletingchannels

If necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after you have completed the automatic channel programming.

(You cannot do this for channels coming from a satellite receiver.)

Beforeyou begin,you shouldknowhow:

• to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 25)

• to use the menus, (See page 28.)

Make sure that video mute is ON. (See above.)

@ Press the MENU button on the remote control.

The "VCR

Main Menu" appears on your TV.

@ Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select "First

Time Set-Up." Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

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You will see the "First Time Set-Up" menu.

Turn the AD-

JUST dial to select "Add]delete channels." Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

If you are recording or playing back a tape, or if you are watching a channel from a satellite receiver, then the words "Not available" will flash and you will see an error message.

To correct this stop the tape or switch the VCR to tuner.

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You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels.

Use the ADJUST dial to select the channel that you want to add or delete.

Press the ENTER button or turn the shuttle ring to the right to add the channel; press the CANCEL button or turn the shuttle ring to the left to delete it.

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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 offthe menu.

If you use automatic programming 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.

If you are using a cable box that receives only one or two digit channels, you cannot add a three-digit channel.

Selectinga channel

Now that you have programmed your channels, and added or deleted some, you will want to be able to select channels.

(If you have not yet programmed your channels, see page 31.)

If you selected indoor/outdoor antenna, the VCR can receive UHF/

VHF channels 2-69.

If you selected cable box only, the VCR can receive cable box channels 0-99.

If you selected cable antenna, the VCR can receive cable channels 1-125.

If you try to select a channel number that the VCR cannot receive, the VCR will not change channels.

If you are using a satellite receiver, you cannot select cable channels 100-125.

Also, your VCR can select all of the channels of your Sony, RCA, or PRIMESTAR ®satellite receiver.

If you are using an RCA or a

Sony receiver, you can select channels 100-999.

If you are using a

PRIMESTAR ® receiver, you can select 1-999 channels.

If you select a channel coming from an RCA or Sony receiver, your receiver will automatically turn on.

There are two basic ways to select channels: sequentially or directly.

You can also use the super quick view memory.

selectingchannelssequentially

Press the CHANNEL

VCR frontpanel.This willcyclethrough the channelsin sequentialnumerical order.Ifyou have connectedyour VCR toa satelthe highestnumbered VCR channel. Ifyou have connectedyour

VCR toa satellite you can change channelsin 10-digit incrementsby holdingdown the CHANNEL second.

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VCR CH 33SQV selectingchannelsdirectly

Use the number buttons on the remote control.

For example, to choose channel 23, press the "2" button, then the "3" button.

To select a single digit channel, such as channel 5, press the "0" button, then the number button, "5." You can also press the number button "5," then press ENTER.

To select PRIMESTAR channels, such as channel 150, press the

INPUT button until the channel number with the PRIMESTAR light (_) appears on the fluorescent display and then press the number button "1", "5", "0".

usingsuperquickviewmemory

Super quick view lets you quickly switch to your favorite channels. To use super quick view, you add channels to the super quick view memory, then use the Q.V. button to cycle through those channels.

To add a channel to the super quick view memory:

O Select the channel you want to add, either with the CHAN-

NEL button or the number buttons.

While the channel number is still on the screen, turn the shuttle ring to the right on the remote control.

The letters

"SQV" will appear, indicating that the channel has been added to the super quick view memory.

Now, when you press the Q.V. button, you will cycle through all of the channels you added to the super quick view memory.

To remove a channel from the super quick view memory:

Select the channel you want to remove, either with the

CHANNEL button, the number buttons, or the Q.V. button.

While the channel number is still on the screen, press the

CANCEL button or turn the shuttle ring to the left. The letters "SQV" will disappear, indicating that the channel has been removed from the super quick view memory.

$ UsingtheAudioand Video Functions

Your VCR has two functions menus: video function menu and audio function menu.

You can select many of the VCR's audio and video functions and adjust their settings with these menus.

You can also choose some advanced features.

The VCR will display the functions and settings on the television's screen.

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This section will teach you about:

• Descriptions of audio functions,

• Descriptions of video functions, and

• Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions.

The audio functions you can select are:

-audio monitor, and

-normal record.

The video functions you can select are:

-record speed,

-tape,

-counter zero stop,

-repeat playback, and

-PerfecTape.

Descriptionsof audio functions

Below are descriptions of the audio 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 38.)

audio monitor (Listen to:)

The monitor function allows you to listen to the various audio tracks that your VCR is capable of recording.

You can choose to listen to a MONO track, both channels of the STEREO track, or either of the channels (left (L) and right (R)) of the stereo track.

• Choose "L" to listen to the left channel of a stereo track.

• Choose "R" to listen to the right channel of the stereo track.

• Choose "Stereo" to listen to both stereo channels.

• The MONO track is lower in quality than the others, and the monitor is automatically set to "Mono" if you are watching a tape that was not recorded in VHS Hi-Fi.

Set the audio 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 sound requires both left and right channels to create the rear channel effects.

If you are receiving a stereo signal, when changing the channels the word "Stereo" will display on TV screen for four seconds.

If you are receiving a S.A.P. broadcast, the word "SAP" will display on TV screen for four seconds.

normalrecording(Record:}

When your VCR is recording, it actually records the audio portion of a program twice: once on the stereo Hi-Fi tracks, and once on the mono track.

Additionally, your VCR is able to receive Separate Audio Program broadcasts, also known as an S.A.P. broadcast. An S.A.P. broadcast is an alternative audio soundtrack for a program; it is often a soundtrack in another language.

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You can use the normal recording function to record the S.A.P.

broadcast on the mono track by choosing "Stereo+SAP." Otherwise, choose "Stereo." In either case, the main program is recorded on the stereo Hi-Fi track.

Also, if there is no S.A.P. broadcast, the VCR will record the main program on the mono track,

Be careful if you choose S.A.P. If you play your tapes on a non-

Hi-Fi VCR, you only hear the mono track.

You may have to watch your favorite show in a language you don't understand!

Descriptionsof videofunctions

Below are descriptions of the 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 below.) recording speed (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• If you are using a tape that is two hours long or less

(labeled T-30 through T-120), set this function to "T-120." If you are using a tape labeled T-160, set the function to "T-160." If you are using a tape labeled T-180, set the function to "T-180." If you are using a tape labeled T-210, set the function to "T-210." You cannot use this function with a tape that is less than 30 minutes long.

counter zero stop (Counter zero stop)

This function is used to automatically fast forward or rewind to

"0H00U00S" and stop the tape. (For more information on this feature, please see page 62.) repeatplayback(Repeatplay)

Use this function to repeatedly play a section of tape between two index marks.

(For more information on this feature, please see page 63.)

PerfecTspe

PerfecTape function allow you to test the quality of your video tapes.

After each test, the VCR will adjust its internal circuitry in order to make the best possible recording on your tape. (For more information on this feature, please see page 58.)

Selectingand adjustingthe audio and videofunctions

Below are instructions on how to select'and adjust the audio and video functions.

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Before you begin, you need to know:

• how to view the picture coming from your VCR (page 25).

O Press the AUDIO button on the remote control to see the audio function menu, or press the VIDEO button on the remote control to see the video function menu.

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Press the AUDIO or VIDEO button until the function you want to adjust appears.

Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote to adjust the setting.

The functions will disappear if you do not press any buttons for 5 seconds.

The audio and video function menus do not appear when the VCR menu is displayed; or during special effects playback.

The recording speed (REC speed), and tape functions do not appear during playback.

The PerfectTape function is displayed only when a tape with its erasure tab intact is loaded and the VCR is stopped.

Settingthe VCR Plus+GuideChannelNumbers

The VCR Plus+ system allows you to program your VCR to record television shows by simply entering a PlusCode programming number found after each program in your TV listings.

The VCR Plus+ system assigns a unique number to each channel in your area.

You must do a one-time set-up of your VCR using these assigned guide channel numbers in order to record correctly when using the PlusCode numbers.

This set-up is required because not everyone receives their channels on the same channel numbers.

You simply tell your VCR on which channel number you receive stations.

A special noteto cable box subscribers

If your local cable com'pany scrambles some or all stations, and/or requires you to use a cable box, then you may need to take an extra step when using the VCR Plus +system to program your

VCR.

• If the HS-U570 is able to control your cable box (and you have chosen "Cable box only" when you memorized channels), simply follow the instructions below.

• If the HS-U570 is unable to control your cable box (or you

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SettingtheVCR Plus+GuideChannelNumbers(cont.) have chosen "Cable" when you memorized channels), you will need to set all of the VCR Plus+ Channel Guides to the channel on which your cable box sends a signal (usually channel 3 or 4). Then, when you program, leave your cable box turned ON, tuned to the channel you wish to record.

If you have difficulty

to suggest an alternative recording, hook-up your cable method company that will may allow be able you to use the VCR Plus+system without leaving the cable box on, or they may be able to provide additional solutions.

Contact them for more help.

Beforeyou begin,you need:

• to know how to view the picture coming from your VCR;

(see page 25),

• to know how to use the menus: (see page 28), and

• to have completed the "Programming channels automatically" procedure; (see page 31), and

• to correctly set the VCR for your satellite receiver in the

"Memorize channels" menu, if you are using.

(See page 31.)

Most importantly, you need to have a list of the VCR Plus+

Channel Guides for your area. This list can be found in TV Guide.

Your local newspaper or your cable company may also be able to provide you with this list.

Toset theVCRPlus+ChannelGuides:

Complete the following set-up procedure only for each station whose assigned guide channel number is different from the channel number that you receive it on. For example, if the guide channel number for NBC is 2, and your VCR receives NBC on 23, you need to "set up" these numbers using the procedure described below.

If all the channels whose numbers are the same (for example, if the guide number for NBC is 2, and your VCR also receives NBC on 2), you can skip this set-up procedure.

O Locate a list of the VCR Plus+ Channel Guides for your area.

This list can be found in TV Guide. Your local newspaper of cable company may also be able to provide you with this list.

On a piece of paper, prepare a three-column list. Place the headings "Col. 1," and "Col.2" and "Channel" at the top of the list as shown.

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Using the VCR Plus+ Channel Guide List you obtained in step _, write the VCR Plus+ Channel Guide for each channel in the left column.

When the numbers in both columns are the same, mark them with a check mark.

(Note: the numbers in the illustration are examples only. Refer te your list for the correct numbers.)

If you are using a satellite receiver, write the name of each channel that you can receive through your receiver.

In column 2, write down the number on which your receiver receives the channel.

If your satellite system receives more than one version of the same channel (for example, HBO1,

HBO2, etc.), check the time schedules in your local listings to see which version being listed.

You can only set up the particular version that is listed.

In your chart, draw a line through the other versions.

Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Turn the

ADJUST dial to select "First Time Set-Up." Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

The "First Time Set-Up" menu appears on your screen.

Turn the ADJUST dial to select "Set VCR Plus+ Guides." Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

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You will see the "Set VCR Plus+ Guides" menu on your screen.

In the "Plus Guide" column on the left is a list of the

VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers (from column i of your worksheet), and in the _BOX Channel" or '_VCR Channel" column on the right is a list of the actual channels your VCR receives in your home (from column 2 of your worksheet).

Beginning with number 001, check the number in the left column of the VCR menu against the left column of your list.

If the number does not appear in the left column of your list, turn the ADJUST dial to move the cursor to the next number.

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If you find the number in the left column of your list, turn the

ADJUST dial to place the cursor next to a VCR Plus+ guide number for the channel.

For example, if you want to set NBC, and if the VCR Plus+ guide channel number for NBC is "2," move the cursor next to "2." You may have to cycle through a number of "screens" before the higher number guide channels are displayed on the screen.

@

Use the number buttons to enter the actual VCR channel on which you receive the station.

For example, if your VCR receives NBC on channel 23, enter the number "23" next to the VCR Plus+ guide channel for NBC.

• For DSS ®channels simply enter the three digit number.

(The letter "S" will display next to the channel number.)

• If you are using a PRIMESTAR® receiver, press the INPUT button and then press the number buttons to select

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(The letter "S" will display next to the channel number.)

• If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, enter the channel on which your cable box sends signals to your VCR (usually channel 3 or 4).

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VCR menu.

If the numbers in the left and right columns of your chart are the same (indicated by a check mark), leave them the same in the VCR menu.

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When you are finished, press the MENU button three times to exit the menus.

Your VCR can now use the PlusCode numbers in your local listings to record shows from an antenna, a cable system, or a satellite receiver.

t Recording

Your new 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,

• Programming with the VCR Plus+ system,

• Using Quick Program,

• Using One-Touch Recording (OTR),

• Using One Key Programming, and

• Notes about programmed recording.

Recordinga currentbroadcast

Before you begin, you need to know how:

• to view the picture coming from your VCR. (See page 25.)

To record a TV program that is currently playing:

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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 58.

O If you have not already done so, set the speed at which you would like to record.

(See "Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions" on page 38.)

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Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do this, press the INPUT button on the remote until the channel number shows onscreen or on the front panel display.

(If you would like to record channels from a PRIMESTAR ® receiver, press the

INPUT button until the channel number with the

PRIMESTAR light appears on the front panel display.)

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CHANNEL button or the number buttons.

(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/OTR button on the front panel of the VCR.

Recording will start.

When you reach the end of the tape, the

VCR will automatically rewind.

You can stop recording at any time by pressing the STOP or PAUSE button on the remote or the

PLAY/STOP button on the front panel.

To resume recording from

STOP, press REC. To resume recording from PAUSE, press

PAUSE.

(You cannot use the REC/OTR button to resume recording from PAUSE.)

If you pause the VCR for 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 tape on a VCR equipped for EP play, such as this one. If you attempt to record on a tape that has had its erasure prevention tab removed, the VCR will eject the tape and briefly display an error message on your TV screen.

Programmingyour VCR to 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.

Beforeyou begin,you must:

• know how to view the picture coming from your VCR; and

• have set the clock. (See page 28.)

To program your VCR to record:

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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 58.

O Press the MENU button on the remote control.

The "VCR

Main Menu" appears on your screen.

Use 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 see the "recap" screen.

You can choose an empty recording slot, or wait four seconds and the VCR will automatically choose the first empty slot.

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You will see the VCR Plus+ "Program to record" menu.

(For more information on using the VCR Plus+ system to program your VCR, see page 46.) Turn the shuttle ring to the right to skip this screen.

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O You will see the "Program to record" menu.

Turn the ADJUST dial to choose the channel you would like to record (for example, channel 2). Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

• If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, enter the channel number on which the cable box sends a signal to your VCR (usually channel 3 or 4).

• If you wish to record from an external source, press the

INPUT button or turn the ADJUST dial until "External

LI" or "External L2" appears.

Select "External LI" to record from an external source connected to the rear panel; select "External L2" to record from an external source connected to the front panel.

• If you are recording from a DSS ® or PRIMESTAR ®receiver, you do not need to select "LI." Simply choose the channel you would like to record (for example, channel

245.) The word "SAT" will display next to the channel number.

The "Day" will flash.

Turn the ADJUST dlal to choose the day on which you want to record (for example, Monday the seventeenth).

Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

When selecting a day, your choices are: a single day up to one month away, every day from Monday through Friday, or the same day every week. To program for every day from Monday through

Friday (to tape a soap opera, for example), turn the ADJUST dial until "Monday-Friday" appears.

To program the same day every week (to tape your favorite weekly sitcom, for example), turn the

ADJUST dia! until "Every" and the desired day of the week appear.

The hour numbers of the starting time, along with the andpm indicator, will flash.

Turn the ADJUST dial to set the hour when you wish recording to start.

Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

The minute numbers of the start time will flash.

Turn the

ADJUST dial to set the minutes when you wish recording to start.

Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

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Turn the ADJUST dial to set the recording speed (SP, EP, or auto recording speed (AUTO)).

(See "auto speed programming" on page 52 for an explanation of the auto speed recording feature.) Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

The contents of the programmed memory will appear on the

"recap" screen.

The letter "S" will be displayed next to the satellite channel.

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To program additional recording times, select an empty program line by turning the ADJUST dial. Then, turn the shuttle ring to the right.

You will return to the VCR Plus+

"Program to record" screen.

Continue the programming procedure from step _.

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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 or a PRIMESTAR ® receiver, leave it turned ON. Additionally, if the HS-U570 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-screen at any one time. To see additional program lines, turn the ADJUST dial to scroll the lines on the screem

cancellinga recordingin progress

There are two ways to cancel a recording in progress.

1.

Press the STOP or PLAY/STOP button.

The recording is stopped, but the program is not cancelled.

Therefore, if you press

REC, the recording will start again.

2.

Press the POWER button on the front panel.

The recording is stopped and the program is cancelled.

changingsettingswhileprogramming

If you wish to change one of your settings (such as start time) while you are programming, turn the shuttle ring on the remote to select the setting you wish to change.

Turning the ring right

will move you forward through the list, while turning the ring left will move you backwards.

Then, use the ADJUST dial to change the setting.

If you turn the shuttle ring to the left while the channel number is flashing, you will cancel the entire program.

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Programmingwith the VCR Plus+ system

The VCR Plus+ system allows you to program your VCR to record by simply entering a PlusCode programming number.

You can find this number in TV Guide or (possibly) your local TV listings.

Beforeyou begin,

• you need to know how to view the picture coming from your

VCR; (see page 25)

• you must have set the clock; (see page 28) and

• you must have set your VCR Plus+ Channel Guides.

(See page 39.)

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 58.

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Press the MENU button on the remote control.

The "VCR

Main Menu" appears on your screen.

Use the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select "Program to record." Turn the shuttle ring to tile right.

If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, you will see the "recap" screen.

You can choose an empty recording slot, or wait four seconds and the VCR will automatically choose the first empty slot.

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You will see the VCR Plus+ "Program to record" screen.

Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the

PlusCode number for the television show you want to record.

For example, if the PlusCode number for the program you want to record is 5678, simply enter "5678."

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If you enter a number incorrectly, turn the shuttle ring to the left or press the CANCEL button on the remote control.

When you have finished entering the PlusCode number, turn the shuttle ring to the right.

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Use the ADJUST dial to select whether you want to record your program once, daily, or weekly.

• If you choose "Once," your VCR will only record the show once.

• Ifyouchoose"Daily,"yourVCRwillrecordthesame channel at the same time, Monday through Friday.

• If you choose "Weekly," your VCR will record the same channel at the same time, on the same day, each week.

After you have made your choice, turn the shuttle ring to the right.

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You will need to erase the previous program before you can enter the new one. If the code number you entered is wrong, the message,

"VCR PlusCode, Not a valid code" will display on the screen.

O The program you have chosen to record will appear in the

"recap" format, and will flash for three seconds.

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If you wish to change the record speed, turn the shuttle ring to the right repeatedly until the record speed is flashing.

Change the recording speed by turning the ADJUST dial.

When finished, turn the shuttle ring to the right once more.

O

To program additional recording times, select an empty program line by turning the ADJUST dial. Then, turn the shuttle ring to the right.

You will return to the VCR Plus+

"Program to record" screen.

Continue the VCR Plus+ programming procedure from step O.

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 or a PRIMESTAR ® receiver, leave it turned ON. Additionally, if the HS-U570 does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the station you wish to record.

If you want to stop the programmed recording after it started, press the POWER button on the front panel.( See page 45.)

Using Quick Program

Quick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies the process of programming your VCR to record.

When you press the QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ button on the remote control, you will immediately see the VCR Plus+ "Program to record" menu and can begin programming right away.

You can use this feature even when the VCR is stopped, playing, recording, fast forwarding, rewinding, or off. However, the

QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ button does not function during

One Key Programming.

Quick Program is also an "Active A/V Network" feature.

If you have a Mitsubishi TV with Active A/V Network, see page 65 for more information.

To use quick program:

O Press the QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ button on the remote control.

If the VCR is off, it will turn on. After tuning your TV to the correct channel or input, you will see the

VCR Plus+ "Program to record" screen.

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You will need to use the CANCEL button to erase an entry before you can add another one.

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Complete programming as described in "Programming your

VCR to record," or "Programming with the VCR Plus+ system." When you are finished, press the QUICK PROGRAM/

VCR Plus+ button again.

If the VCR is stopped, it will turn off and be ready to record your program at a later time. If the

VCR is playing, recvrding, fast forwarding or rewinding, the menus will turn off, but the VCR power will remain on.

When you are finished with all programming, be sure the

VCR power is OFF and the programmed recording light is lit.

However, if you have a cable box or a PRIMESTAR ®receiver, leave it turned ON. Additionally, if the HS-U570 does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the station you 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.

If you have set the A/V Network to ACTIVE, you should point your remote control at the television when using Quick Program.

Using One-TouchRecording(OTR)

One-Touch Recording (also called OTR) is a way to begin recording immediately, but have your VCR stop recording and turn off automatically after your show is over.

Before you begin, you need to know how:

• to view the picture coming from your VCR. (See page 25.)

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 58.

O If you have not already done so, set the speed at which you would like to record.

(See "Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions" on page 38.)

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Set the VCR's input to tuner.

To do this, press the INPUT button on the remote until the channel number shows onscreen or on the front panel display.

(If you would like to record channels from a PRIMESTAR ®receiver, press the

INPUT button until the channel number with the

PRIMESTAR light appears on the front panel display.)

Use the CHANNEL buttons or the number buttons to select the channel you would like to record.

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If you are using a cable box that the VCR does not control, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box.

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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.

(You can also use the OTR/OFF-T button on the remote control.

When you first press this button, the VCR will begin recording and 30 minutes is added to the OTR timer.)

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Press the REC/OTR button or OTR/OFF-T button for each 30 minutes you want to add to the OTR timer, up to 4 hours.

If you press the button 10 times, you will see the word "End" on the front panel display.

The VCR will record until the end of the tape.

If you press the button an eleventh time, the VCR will resume normal recording.

The OTR timer will begin to count down. When it reaches zero, the VCR will stop recording and turn off. If you have previously programmed your VCR to record, the VCR will be ready to record what you've programmed.

If the end of the tape is reached before

OTR is finished, the VCR will stop and the power will turn off.

If you attempt to record on a tape that has had its erasure prevention tab removed, the VCR will eject the tape.

In addition, the

VCR will briefly display an error message on your TV screen.

Ifyou programtoo much time into the 0TR timer, continue pressing the REC/OTR button or OTR/OFF-T button.

You will "cycle" around once you have reached the 4-hour point.

You can start over, adding time in 30 minute intervals.

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If you press the PAUSE button during OTR, the VCR will pause recording, but the OTR timer continues to count down.

If you press STOP during OTR, you erase the OTR programming.

You cannot use the REC/OTR button on the front panel to resume recording from the record-pause mode.

Using One Key Programming

One Key Programming is a programming method that is simple to use and easy to learn, without using the remote control.

Beforeyou begin,

• you need to know how to view the picture coming from your

VCR; (see page 25) and

• you must have set the clock. (See page 28.)

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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 58.

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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.

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You will see the "Program to record" screen.

Press the ONE

KEY PROGRAM button until the channel you would like to record (for example, channel 2) appears.

Then, wait for 4 seconds.

The "Day" will be highlighted.

(If you are recording from a cable box that the VCR cannot control, set the channel to 3 or 4, whichever the cable box sends signals on.)

If you wish to record from an external source, press the ONE KEY

PROGRAM button until "External Lr or "External L2" appears.

Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the day you would like to record (for example, Monday the seventeenth).

Then, wait for 4 seconds.

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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 or a PRIMESTAR ® receiver, leave it turned ON. Additionally, if the HS-U570 does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the station you wish to record.

The VCR is ready to record what you've programmed.

changingsettingswhileprogramming

If you make a mistake when using One Key Program:

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Press the FF or REW buttons on the front panel to select the setting you wish to change.

Pressing the FF button will move you forward, while pressing the REW button will move you backward.

If you wish to use the remote control, you can use

ENTER to move forward or CANCEL to move backward.

Once you have chosen a setting, you can change it by using the PLAY/STOP button on the front panel or the ADJUST dial on the remote control.

Once you have corrected the setting, press the FF button or press ENTER button to resume your place.

If you press CANCEL or REW while the channel number is flashing, you will cancel the entire program.

If you want to stop using One Key Programming before completing the programming, press the MENU button on the remote control.

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Notesabout programmedrecording

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Important: lit. If you want to use the VCR before programmed recording begins, press the POWER button on the remote once. This turns the programmed recording light off and the VCR on.

If you use the POWER button on the front panel for this purpose, you will have to press it twice.

Pressing it once turns offthe programmed recording light; pressing it a second time turns the

VCR on.

When you are finished using the VCR, turn the VCR power off again, either with the POWER button on the remote or the

POWER button on the front panel.

Make sure the programmed recording light 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 fbr programming to record (ualess you are programming with the QUICK PRO-

GRAM/VCR Plus+ button).

If the VCR's memory is full, you must erase a program before you can enter a new one.

If a tape runs out during programmed recording, the VCR ejects the tape and the programmed recording light and the tape status symbol will flash.

Load a new tape and press the REC button.

The

VCR will resume recording.

Do not overlap the recording times you program.

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 saving.

shuts off during OTR recording and auto power

Your VCR will not record over a tape that has the erasure prevention tab removed (see "Preventing accidental erasure").

All rental movies have this tab removed, so they are safe from being accidentally erased.

autospeedprogramming

Use auto speed programming if you want to record as much of the program as possible in standard play (SP) speed, but you want the VCR to automatically switch to extended play (EP) if there is not enough tape left.

Auto speed programming is only available in one programming slot. In the first slot, the recording speed is automatically set to

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Make sure that the "Tape" video function matches the kind of tape you are using.

(See "Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions" on page 38.)

Set the time for recording to end a minute or two beyond the program's scheduled broadcast time.

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skippingprograms

If you have already entered a program into your VCR's memory, you can skip the program without going into the VCR's menus.

Simply press the POWER button on 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 POWER button on the front will light up again.

panel twice; the programmed recording light changingprogrammedrecordingsettings

If you want to change the programmed recording settings:

O Press the MENU button on the remote control.Your VCR willturn on and the "VCR Main Menu" willappear on your screen.

Turn the ADJUST dial to select "Program to record." Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

You'll see the "recap" screen.

O Turn the ADJUST dial to place the cursor next to the program you wish to change.

Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

You will see the "Program to record" menu.

Repeatedly turn the shuttle ring to the right to select the item you wish to change.

Use the ADJUST dial to change it.

Use the MENU button to turn off the menus.

Then, use the

POWER button to turn offthe VCR. Make sure the programmed recording light is on.

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O Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Your VCR will turn on and the "VCR Main Menu" appears on your screen.

Use the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select "Program to record." Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

You will see the "recap" screen.

Use the ADJUST dial to place the cursor next to the program you wish to cancel.

Press the CANCEL button.

The program is erased.

Press the MENU button once to return to the 'WCR Main

Menu"; press it again to turn offthe menus.

You can use the TIMER RESET buttonon the rearpanel to erase both the time and allprogrammed recordings.

To use the TIMER RESET button, press it with a pencil or a ball point pen. The power will turn off and the clock will reset.

All programmed recording is erased.

Additionally, the TIMER RESET button will reset the on-screen language you selected.

The next time you use the menus, you will have to select the on-screen language.

(See page 28.)

If,afterprogramming, you forgettoload a tape,or ifyou load a tape with itserasuretab removed, then the programmed recordusingthe satellitereceiver

Ifyou are using an RCA or a Sony satellite your VCR a programmed recording.However, ifyou are using a

PRIMESTAR ® receiver, beforethe programmed recordingbegins.

Before turning offthe VCR to put your VCR in stand-by for recording, make sure that the satellite receiver's menu turns off.

memory backup

Ifthe VCR iswithout power for30 minutes or less, the time and the programmed settings, has been plugged in forat leastan hour beforehand.Ifthe power is lostformore than 30 minutes,the time and the programmed

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Now that you've learned about the basic operation of your VCR, you're ready to discover its advanced features.

You'll find information on:

0 Usingthe Advanced PlaybackControls t Using the AdvancedRecordingControls

UsingtheAdvancedOptions

t Using the Active AN Network Features

Makinga Copyofa Tape

t Using Child Lock

Before you use the advanced features, you should be familiar with all of the VCR's basic operations, including viewing a picture coming from your VCR (page 25), playing back a tape (page 27), using the menus (page 28), and recording (page 42). If you find any of the information in this section confusing, you may want to review the previous chapters.

Usingthe AdvancedPlaybackControls

In this section, you'll discover some of the advanced playback features of your VCR. These include:

1 Reverse high speed search

(EP mode only)

2 Reverse speed search

3 Reverse fast playback

4 Reverse playback

5 Reverse slow-motion playback

6 Still

7 Slow-motion playback

8 Playback

9 Quickview

10 Forward speed search

1 1 Forward high speed search

(EP mode only)

• Using special effects,

• Adjusting the tracking, and

• Using the time counter.

Using special effects

You can use the shuttle ring and ADJUST dial on the remote to control the playback speed of the tape.

usingtheshuttleringwhenthetapeis paused

Turning the shuttle ring will change the playback speed in steps.

O While the VCR is playing a tape, press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture on the screen.

Turn the shuttle ring and hold it to play the tape at a particular speed (see the chart to the left). If you release the ring, it will come back to the center position, and the still (PAUSE) mode will resume.

To resume normal playback, press PLAY or PLAY/STOP.

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1 Reverse high speed search

(EP mode only)

2 Reverse speed search

3 Reverse fast playback

4 Playback

5 Quickview

6 Forward speed search

7 Forward high speed search

(EP mode only)

_>Important:

DImportant:

After about five minutes in the still or slow-motion mode, the

VCR will automatically stop to avoid damage to the tape.

Depending on the type of TV you are using, the picture may vibrate vertically when you pause the VCR's picture.

usingstilladjustment

Sometimes during still frame, the picture may vibrate or shake.

To correct this problem, press the CHANNEL buttons on the front panel until the vibration is reduced or stops.

(Side-to-side vibration cannot be corrected.) usingtheshuttleringwhenthe tapeisplaying

You can also change the playback speed with the shuttle ring without entering the PAUSE mode. To do this, turn the shuttle ring and hold it to play the tape at a particular speed (see the diagram to the left). If you release the ring, it will come back to the center position, and normal playback will resume.

usingtheADJUSTdial

You can use the ADJUST dial to advance the tape frame by frame.

O While the VCR is playing a tape, press the PAUSE button to freeze the picture on the screen.

Turn the ADJUST dial clockwise to advance the tape forward.

Turn it counter-clockwise to reverse the tape.

The faster you turn the dial, the faster the tape will move.

To resume normal playback, press the PLAY button or the

PLAY/STOP button.

usingthetwotimesplaybackwith sound

You can see the contents of the videotape in double speed playback with Hi-Fi sound.

Two times playback with sound is only used if your tape was recorded in extended (EP) speed.

To do this:

While the VCR is playing a tape, press the Q.V. 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.

To resume normal playback, press the PLAY or the PLAY/

STOP button.

If you are playing back a tape recorded in standard (SP) speed, the sound is muted.

You cannot hear the sound if you set the audio monitor to "Mono."

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Adjustingthe tracking

automatictracking

Your VCR automatically adjusts the tape to give you the best quality picture.

When you press the PLAY or PLAY/STOP button, the DIGITAL TRACKING light (D) will flash, showing that the

VCR is adjusting the picture.

When the VCR has finished adjusting the picture, the DIGITAL TRACKING light will shine steadily.

A certain amount of"noise" in the picture or sound is normal while the VCR is tracking a tape.

manual tracking

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 automatic tracking, press both front panel

CHANNEL buttons at the same time. Automatic tracking will also resume when you eject the tape.

slowtracking

Slow tracking is used to adjust the playback quality during slow motion playback and still frame.

You can only 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 the CHAN-

NEL buttons on the front panel of the VCR until the best 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 seconds.

This counter is useful when you want to find specific points on a tape.

The counter will not work with blank tapes, on blank sections of tape, or when the VCR's power is off.

settingthe counter

To set the counter to

"0H00M00S," press the CANCEL button on the remote control.

(You cannot reset the counter if the VCR channel number is being displayed on the TV or if you are using the VCR's menus.)

Your VCR will automatically reset the counter to "0H00M00S" when you load a tape into the VCR. It will display "- n - - M

- -

S" when there is no tape in the VCR.

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Usingthe AdvancedRecordingControls

In this section, you'll learn about some of the advanced recording features of your VCR, including:

• Using the PerfecTape

TM feature,

• Displaying the time gauge and the remaining time, and

• Displaying the present time.

Using the PerfecTape

TM

feature

PerfecTape

TM is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that tests the quality of your video topes.

After each test, the VCR will adjust its internal circuitry in order to make the best possible recording on your tape.

Your choices

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You have the option of setting PerfecTape

TM to function only when you start a test, or to automatically function every time you insert a tape that has not yet been recorded.

To do this:

O Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the

"VCR Main Menu." o Use the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select "Customize choices." Turn the shuttle ring right.

O

The "Customize choices" menu will appear.

Use the ADJUST dial to select "PerfecTape."

Turn the shuttle ring right to set "PerfecTape" to AUTO or

MANUAL.

Press the MENU button once to return to the "TCR Main

Menu"; press the MENU button again to turn offthe menus.

If you set PerfecTape

TM to AUTO, the VCR will automatically any non-recorded tapes you place in the VCR. It will not automatically test recorded tapes - you must choose to test those yourself.

test

If you set PerfecTape

TM to MANUAL, the VCR will not automatically test any tapes.

PerfecTape will only function when you initiate a test.

Beforeyou begin,youneedto:

• have set PerfecTape choices" menu.

to AUTO in the Customize

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The VCR willdisplaythe testing When testing, the VCR recordsforone second,then evaluatesthe recording itmade. The entiretesttakes about eightseconds.During

wish tocancelthe test, buttonon the remote

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 internal circuitry to make the best possible recording on this tape.

manually

Load a tape that has its erasure tab intact into the VCR.

Find a portion of the tape that is OK to record over; this feature will record over one second of your tape.

Press the VIDEO button on the remote control.

You will see the videofunctionmenu.

Press the VIDEO button until the PerfecTape function appears.

O

Turn the shuttle ring right on the remote to begin the test.

The VCR will display the testing status screen.

When testing, the VCR records for one second, then evaluates the recording it made.

The test takes about eight seconds.

During this time, the "IYlY' light on the front panel will flash.

To cancel the test, press the STOP button on the remote control 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 internal circuitry to make the best recording on the tape.

You can quickly turn off the display by pressing the STOP 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 VCR loses power.

After the test is finished, the PerfecTape function will not appear unless the tape is ejected.

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The time gauge is a graphic representation of your position on a video tape. The left side of the gauge is the start (S) of the tape, and the right side is the end (E) of the tape.

For a T-120 length tape, played at standard (SP) speed, each mark on the gauge represents about 15 minutes.

The remaining time display shows the time, in hours and minutes, left until the end of a tape.

during fast forward and rewind (from a stopped tape), during counter zero stop, during index searches, and when rewinding for repeat playback.

You can turn off the time gauge and the remaining time by pressing the DISPLAY button twice.

To makethe timegaugeandtheremainingtimeappear:

Press the DISPLAY button once. The time gauge and remaining time will appear on the TV screen, and the remaining time will appear on the fluorescent display.

They will disappear after four seconds when playing a tape.

To turn off the display, press the

DISPLAY button twice.

[>Important:

Displayingthe time gauge and the remainingtime

VCR

Stop

Present time display

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The time gauge and remaining time work by detecting control signals on recorded tapes.

They will therefore not function with tapes that have not yet been recorded.

Also, you must have set the "Tape" video function correctly.

Depending on the length of the tape being used, it may take a moment for the display to appear.

The tape remaining display may not show the correct remaining time if the tape function is incorrectly set (see "Using the Audio and Video Functions" on page 36), 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 cassette with an adapter.

Displayingthe presenttime

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 has been a power failure of longer than 30 minutes, the display will show - : - -. The current time will be displayed when the VCR is off. To see the current time when the

VCR is on:

O Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control twice.

The counter will be replaced by the present time.

To turn offthe present time, press DISPLAY once.

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SearchingTechniques

DImportant:

The VCR lets you search through a tape in a number of ways.

These include:

• Quick searching,

• Speed searching,

• Using counter zero stop, and

• Index search techniques.

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 "VCR" mode.

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.

Number bu_on

Search time

1 2 3 4 5 6

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You can set the search time up to 3 minutes.

Speed searching

You can use speed search to visually search through the contents of a videotape. To do this:

O

While playing a tape, press FF or REW button on the front panel or on the remote control.

You will see the picture as it fast forwards or rewinds.

It is normal to see some "noise bars."

O

If you are playing back a tape recorded in extended (EP) speed, press the FF or REW button and hold it down for about

1 second.

The search speed will increase.

(In case of a tape recorded in standard (SP), the speed will not change.)

To resume normal playback, press FF or REW again quickly, or press PLAY (qr PLAY/STOP).

The fastest search speed that allows you to see the picture is about 15 times normal speed.

Using fast forward or rewind without the picture allows you to search up to 200 times normal speed.

The fastest way to move through the tape is without a

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Important: picture.

It is normal for the number of noise bars on the screen to increase and roll from top to bottom as the visual search speed increases.

Using counter zero stop

Counter zero stop is useful to quickly access to the beginning of a recorded or playback section of a tape. The VCR will automatically fast forward or rewind to "0H00M00S" and stop the tape.

O Press the CANCEL button on the remote control at the point you wish to locate later.

The counter will reset to "0H00M00S"

When you wish to return to the point specified in step _, press the VIDEO button on the remote control.

The video function menu appears on your screen.

Press the VIDEO button until the counter zero stop function appears.

Turn the shuttle ring right to start the counter zero stop.

The VCR will automatically and then stop.

Indexsearchtechniques

search to the counter "0H00M00S"

Index search is a way to find specific points on a tape. Before using index search, index marks are placed at important places on a tape. Then, index search is 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.

automaticindexmarks

Whenever recording is begun from the STOP mode, an index

mark is automatically added to the tape.

The on-screen message will indicate that the mark 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:

Press the INDEX SEARCH "+" button on the remote control to begin a forward search; press INDEX SEARCH "-" to search in the reverse direction.

The VCR will fast forward or rewind and index search display (on the next page) appears on the TV.

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Once the VCR finds an index mark, it will begin playing back the tape from that point.

O You can press the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons up to 19 times to search for that many index marks.

For example, to find the third index mark ahead, press the plus (+) button three times.

The on-screen display will count down the number of marks to be passe d before playback begins.

To cancel index search, press PLAY or STOP.

usingrepeatplayback

You can play back a section of tape over and over using the following procedure.

The tape will play until the next index mark, rewind to the previous index mark, and resume playing.

If there is only one index mark on the tape, then the VCR will play or rewind to that mark and resume playback.

If there is no index mark, the entire cassette will repeat.

Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to display the video function menu.

Press the VIDEO button until the repeat playback function appears.

Turn the shuttle ring right to start the playback.

When the VCR encounters the next mark (or the end of the tape), it will automatically begin playback.

rewind to the previous mark and

The VCR will also search for control signal interruption for more than four seconds.

If the VCR encounters tape, the repeat playback will begin.

any interruption on a

Press the STOP button to cancel the repeat.

UsingtheAdvancedOptions

You can make some optional setup choices.

This section explains:

_hnportant:

• Using the auto daylight saving time,

• Using the auto power saving (auto-off), and

• Setting the RF converter.

Usingthe auto daylight savingtime

You have the option of setting daylight saving time to automatically adjust or to manually adjust only when you enter the clock set menu.

When the auto daylight saving time is set to ON, your VCR will automatically change the clock from 2 AM to 3 AM on the first

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Sunday in April, and change from 3 AM back to 2 AM on the last

Sunday in October.

Remember that when you programmed, your recording length may be affected because the VCR clock automatically changes.

Your choices

_Program are: to record

First Time Set-UP To use the auto daylight saving time:

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O Press the MENU button on the remote control.

The '%'CR

Main Menu" appears on your TV.

Use the ADJUST dial on the remote to select "Customize choices." Turn the shuttle ring right.

Video mute (ON )

(OFF)

Auto Power save (OFF)

RF converter (ON)

O PerfecTaee

OA/V Network

(AUTO)

(OFF)

Q The "Customize choices" menu will appear.

Use the ADJUST dial to select "Auto D.S.T." Then, turn the shuttle ring to select ON.

Press the MENU button once to return to the '_CR Main

Menu;" press the MENU button again to turn offthe menus.

Dlmportant: Do not use this feature if you live in an area that does not observe daylight savings time, such as Arizona, Indiana, or Hawaii.

Using the auto power saving (auto-off)

With Auto power save on, your VCR will automatically turn off after 30 minutes if you are not using any of the buttons and control or there is no cassette loaded into the VCR.

Video mute

Auto D.S.T.

RF converter

PerfeoTaee

A/V Network

(ON)

(OFF)

(OFF)

(ON)

(AUTO)

(OFF)

Dlmportant:

To use the auto power saving:

Press the MENU button on the remote control.

The "VCR

Main Menu" appears on your TV.

O

Use the ADJUST dial on the remote to select "Customize choices." Turn the shuttle ring right.

@

The "Customize choices" menu will appear.

Use the ADJUST dial to select "Auto power save." Then, turn the shuttle ring to set to ON.

Press the MENU button once to return to the "VCR Main

Menu;" press the MENU button again to turn off the menus.

When you are viewing broadcast stations through VCR 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. If you want to continue using VCR, load a cassette or press any of the buttons.

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Dlmportant:

Setting the RF converter

If you are using an older TV without audio and video inputs, the

RF converter will need to be set to ON. The setting "RF converter" of the "Customize choices" menu is preset by the factory to ON, If you are using a modern TV with both audio and video inputs, you will need to turn the RF converter OFF.

To set the RF converter:

Press the MENU button on the remote control.

The "VCR

Main Menu" appears on your TV.

Use the ADJUST dial on the remote to select "Customize choices." Turn the shuttle ring right.

The "Customize choices" menu will appear.

Use the ADJUST dial to select "RF converter." Then, turn the shuttle ring to select ON or OFF.

Press the MENU button two times to turn off the menus.

If the "RF converter" is set to ON, you don't need to press the

VCR/TV button to play a tape.

The "VCR" light will automatically light up when you press the PLAY button.

$ Usingthe ActiveAN Network Features

The Active A/V Network is a benefit of certain Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs. The Active A/V Network allows you to use many of the commonly used features of your system at the press of one button.

Video mute

Auto D.S.T.

AUtO power save

RF conver%er

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(ON )

(OFF)

(OFF)

(OH )

(AUTO)

(OFF)

Before you begin,

• your VCR must be connected to External 1 (EXT-1) or

Input-1 of a MitsubisiY1 TV with Active A/V Network;

(pages 15-17)

• you must have turned on video mute (page 34);

• you must have turned on the Active AiV Network setting on your TV (see your TV's owner's guide for information);

• you must have set the VCR remote mode to VCR-A; and

• you must have connected a cable from the Active A/V

Network OUT terminal of the TV to the Active A!V Network IN terminal of the VCR (page 20).

To turn on the Active A/V Network on your VCR:

Press the MENU button on the remote control.

The "VCR

Main Menu" appears on your TV.

Use the ADJUST dial on the remote to select "Customize choices." Turn the shuttle ring right.

The "Customize choices" menu appears on your screen.

Use the ADJUST dial to select "A/V Network."

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O Turn the shuttle ring right to set "A!V Network" to ACTIVE.

Press the MENU button two times to turn offthe menus.

whattheActiveAN Network does

The Active A/V Network makes it easier and faster to use the

VCR's Quick Program, MENU, and Play commands.

• Active A/V Network will turn on your VCR and bring it to the VCR Plus+ "Program to record" Screen.

• Active A/V Network will turn on your TV (if it is off), and switch the TV to EXT-1.

DImportant:

• Active A!V Network will turn off your VCR (unless a tape currently playing or recording).

• Active A/V Network will return your TV to the channel it was on before, or turn it off (if it was off originally).

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When you press MENUon the remote:

• Active A/V Network will turn your VCR on and bring it to the 'aCCR Main Menu" screen.

• Active A/V Network will turn the TV on, set to EXT-1.

Whenyou pressPLAYon theremote:

• Active A/V Network will turn your VCR on and begin playing the tape.

• Active A/V Network will turn the TV on, set to EXT-1.

When you turn your TVoff:

• Your VCR will turn off, unless it is playing or recording.

Active A/V Network also affects your VCR when your TV's P.I.P.

function is used.

Active AN Network can set your VCR's clock if your TV is equipped with the "StarSight" feature.

See your TV

Owner's Guide for more information.

When using the Active A/V Network, you should always point your remote control at your television, not at your VCR.

Makinga Copyof a Tape

There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape.

One way is to use the HS-U570 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-U570 to record.

You will need one RCA audio cable and one RCA video cable to connect the two VCRs, which are available at your local electronics retailer.

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• Using your HS-U570 to record from another ¥CR, and

• Using your HS-U570 to play back to another VCR.

Usingyour HS-U570to recordfrom anotherVCR

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VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO INPUT terminal on the

HS-U570 labeled L/MONO.

If the other

VCR is mono, this is the only audio connection necessary.

If the other VCR has stereo outputs, connect another RCA audio cable to the

AUDIO OUTPUT terminal of the playback

VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO INPUT terminal on the

HS-U570 (labeled R).

Connect a video cable to the VIDEO

OUTPUT terminal on the playback VCR.

Connect the other end of this cable to the

VIDEO INPUT terminal on the HS-U570

(labeled VIDEO IN).

If the other VCR is a Hi-Fi deck, set the audio monitor to "STEREO."

If you attached the connection cables to the back of the HS-U570, use the INPUT button to set the HS-U570 to External 1

(L1). If you attached the cables to the front of the HS-U570, use the INPUT button to set the HS-U570 to External 2 (L2).

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Put a blank tape into the HS-U570 and find where you want to begin recording.

Press STOP.

Put the tape you want to copy into the other VCR and find the place from which you want to begin copying.

Press STOP.

On the HS-U570, press REC, then

PAUSE.

On the other VCR, press PLAY, then

PAUSE.

O Release the PAUSE button on both VCRs at the same time.

When finished, press STOP on both VCRs.

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AUDIO IN R

O 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-U570 (labeled L). If the other VCR is mono, you need a Y-adapter to record both audio channels.

O If the other VCR has stereo outputs, connect another RCA audio cable to the

AUDIO INPUT terminal of the other VCR.

Connect the other end of this cable to the

AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the

HS-U570 (labeled R).

Connect a video cable to the VIDEO

INPUT terminal on the other VCR.

Connect the other end of this cable to the

VIDEO OUTPUT terminal on the

HS-U570 (labeled VIDEO OUT).

Set the audio monitor on the HS-U570 to

"Stereo." (See "Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions," on page 38.)

AUDIO OUT R_

Set the input of the other VCR to "External."

Put a blank tape into the other VCR and find the place where you want to begin recording.

Press STOP.

Put the tape you want to copy into the

HS-U570 and find the place from which you want to begin copying.

Press STOP.

On the other VCR, press record (REC), and then PAUSE.

On the HS-U570, press PLAY and then

PAUSE.

Release the PAUSE button on both VCRs at the same time.

Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.

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The LOCK light on the fluorescent display will light up.

To cancel the child lock, press and hold down the DISPLAY button for about 8 seconds, until the LOCK light on the fluorescent display goes out.

DImportant:

The child lock feature prevents others from using your VCR. To lock the VCR:

You can lock the VCR with the power off, even if the VCR is standing by for a programmed recording.

If you lock the VCR with no cassette in it, the VCR will not accept a cassette.

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Problems

CHAPTER FIVE

Troubleshooting

Possible Solutions

The VCR won't

The VCR power no controls

You can't picture work.

turn is on but see the VCR's on your TV.

on.

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•

° Press the TIMER RESET button.

Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold the DISPLAY button for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light disappears•

° Check the TV's input setting.

° Check to see that your VCR is not set to "LI" or "L2."

Check the video channel setting.

Check your TV's fine tuning.

Poor picture when watch- ing the VCR's tuner on your

TV.

VCR REC button doesn't function,

No picture during recording.

VCR does not record

The VCR timer does not operate,

Noise distorted in the picture

Playback

"snowy".

sound•

Poor or no Hi-Fi and sound.

is noisy or

TV.

recording

Check the erasure prevention tab on the cassette.

• Check the hook-up.

Check to see if your TV is set to the correct channel or input•

• Check the VCR tuning.

• Check the input selection on the VCR. Does the front panel display show "LI" or "L2"? If so, you must switch it to tuner by pressing the

INPUT button.

• Check that the programmed recording light lights up on the fluorescent display.

Check the clock time.

Check the tracking control.

Adjust manually if necessary.

Check the monitor settings.

Check the quality of the video tape.

Try automatic head cleaning.

• Clean the video heads using a dry-type video head cleaning cassette.

Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as it may damage your VCR.

Excessive use of a cleaning cassette could shorten head life.

Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully.

Have your VCR video heads cleaned by a qualified service technician.

For More Information

See Chapter 1, "Getting to

Know Your VCR." o

See Chapter 3, "Operating

Your VCR."

See Chapter 3, "Operating

Your VCR."

See Chapter 3, "Operating

Your VCR."

See Chapter 3, "Operating

Your VCR."

See Chapter 2, "Connect- ing Your VCR" or Chapter

3, "Operating Your VCR."

See Chapter 3, "Operating

Your VCR."

See Chapter 3, "Operating

Your VCR."

See Chapter 4, "Using the

Advanced Features."

See Chapter 3, "Operating

Your VCR."

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Problems

VCR remote does not function

Your converter box or satellite receiver does not respond to any signals from the VCR's Remote Control

Transmitter (the small

_ludow on top of the VCR)

PossibleSolutions

Check the remote mode of the VCR

Press the VCR button and the corresponding button on the remote control before operating your VCR

Press the TV button on the remote control before operating your TV

Try mo_ng the cable box so that there is a clear hne of sight between the transmitter the box's remote sensor and

Sometimes a cable box needs to be set by the cable company to receive signals Contact your cable company

You may need to connect a cable (part number,

"IR EMITTER" to the CONVERTER BOX

CONTROL terminal on the rear of the VCR

Contact your Mltsublshl dealer for more help

ForMoreInformation

See Chapter 3, "Operating

Your VCR"

See Chapter 3, "Operating

Your VCR"

DSS ® Is a registered trademark of DlrecTV, Inc

PRIMESTAR ® is a registered trademark of PnmeStar Partners, lnc

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Index

A

A/V Network: active ................................

65 connecting ........................

19 terminals ..........................

11 adding channels ..................

34 adjust antenna dial ..............................

9 connecting ........................

12 terminals ..........................

11 audio connecting a TV with inputs ............................

17 function button ................

10 input terminals ............ 7, 11 monitor .............................

37 using functions .................

36 auto off .................................

64 auto speed programming .... 52

B backup, memory ..................

54 batteries installing ..........................

22

C cable box code numbers ...................

33 connecting ........................

13 cable tuning light ..................

8 cable, connecting .................

12 cancel button .......................

10 canceling programmed recording .....................................

54 cassette slot ...........................

6 changing programmed settings .............................

53 changing settings while programming .............

45, 51 channel buttons ..................

7,9 channel display .....................

8 channels adding and deleting ......... 34 programming the VCR to receive ...........................

31 selecting ...........................

35

VCR Plus+ guides ............ 39 child lock .............................

69 cleaning, head .....................

26 clock, setting ........................

28

Connecting Your VCR ......... 12 connecting

A/V Network ....................

19 antenna ................

12, 13, 14 cable .................................

12 cable box ...........................

DSS ® or PRIMESTAR ®

13 receiver ..........................

satellite .............................

18

18 television ..............

15, 16, 17

UHF/VHF antennas ........ 14 converter box control terminal ...............

11 transmitter .........................

6 copying a tape .....................

66 counter display ......................

7 counter, time .......................

57 counter zero stop ........... 38, 62

D daylight savings time .......... 29 daylight savings time, auto 63 deleting channels ................

34 digital tracking (D) light.

7, 57 display button .......................

9 dubbing ................................

66

E

_ect button ........................

6, 9 enter button .........................

10 erasure, preventingtape....26

espafiol .................................

28

F fast forward button ...........

7, 9 fast forwarding ....................

27 features, advanced ..............

55 fluorescent display ............ 6, 7 fran_ais ................................

Front Panel Buttons and

28

Functions ...........................

6

G guides, VCRPlus+ channel .............................

39

H head cleaning ......................

26

I

Important Safeguards ........... 2 index marks ...............................

search ...............................

62

62 search buttons ....................

9 input audio terminal .............

7, 11 button .................................

8 video terminals ............ 7, 11 installing the batteries ....... 22

L language, selecting ..............

28 loading tapes .......................

26 lock light ................................

lock, child ............................

7

69 a memorizing channels .......... 31 memory backup ...................

54 menu button ..........................

9 menus, using ....: ..................

28 mode buttons .......................

10

Modern TV ..........................

22

Modern TV, viewing the VCR's picture on ...............

:......... 25 mono ....................................

37 mute button ...........................

8

N normal recording .................

37 number buttons ...................

10

0

OFF-T button ......................

10 one key program button ........ 6 one key programming ......... 49 one-touch recording (OTR) button ...........................

7, 10 using .................................

48 p pause button ..........................

9 pausing a tape .....................

27

PerfecTape light ....................................

using .................................

8

58

72

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picture-in-picture (PIP) buttons ............................

!0

picture, viewing the one coming from your VCR .... 25

PIP source button ...............

10 play button ........................

7, 9 play light ...............................

8 playback controls ................

27 advanced ..........................

55 power button .....................

6, 9 programmed recording light.

8 programming auto speed ........................

52 changing settings while ........................

45, 51 one key .............................

49 the VCR Plus+ system ..... 46 the VCR to receive channels ........................

30

TV shows that end the day after ...............................

53

VCR to record ...................

43

(t quick program button .................................

9 using .................................

47 quick search ........................

61 quick view button ..................

9 quick view, super ................

36

R record button .....................

7, 9 record light ............................

8 recording speed ...................

38 recording advanced controls ............ 58 canceling ..........................

54 settings ................

:............

53 current broadcast .............

42 notes about .......................

52 one key programming ...... 49 one-touch ..........................

48 programming your

VCR to ...........................

43

Quick Program .................

47

VCR Plus+ ........................

46 remaining time ....................

60 remote control buttons ...............................

8 installing batteries .......... 22 overview .........................

8, 9 sensor .................................

7 using .................................

22 repaired tapes .....................

26 repeat playback .............

38, 63 rewind button ....................

6, 9 rewinding ............................

27

RF converter, setting .......... 65

S safeguards, important ........... 2

SAP ......................................

37 satellite connecting ........................

18 memorizing channels ....... 31 programming search to record index .................................

.... 44

62 quick .................................

speed .................................

61

61 techniques ........................

61 setting the time ...................

28 shuttle ring ............................

9 skipping programs ..............

53 slow motion .........................

55 special effects ......................

55 speed search ........................

61 stereo ...................................

37 stop button ........................

7, 9 super quick view .................

36

T tape speed light .....................

8 tape status symbol ................

8 tape copying .............................

loading ..............................

66

26 playing ..............................

27 preventing erasure .......... 26 repaired ............................

26 repeating ..........................

63 unloading .........................

26 television connecting ........................

15 operating with remote ..... 23 terminals, rear panel .......... 11 time counter ........................

60 time, setting ........................

28 time gauge ................................

present ..............................

60

60 remaining .........................

60 timer reset button ......... 11, 54 tracking ...............................

TV button ..............................

57

8 two times playback .............

56

U

UHF/VHF antennas, connecting .....................................

14 unloading tapes ...................

26

V

VCR Plus+ button .................................

9 programming with ........... 46 setting channel guides ..... 39

VCR-A/VCR-B button ......... 10

VCR/TV button ....................

10

VCR button .................................

8 light ....................................

locking ..............................

8

69 operating ..........................

21 operating two with one remote ...........................

23 operating with remote ..... 22 setting up .........................

21 viewing the picture coming from your .......................

25 vibration, controlling .......... 28 video connecting a TV with Audio and Video inputs ........... 17 function buttons ...............

10

'input terminals ............ 7, 11 mute .................................

34 using functions .................

36 volume controls .....................

8

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Funcionesbdsicasde los botones

®

bot6n de modalidad VCR (VCR)

Oprima este bot6n para usar el control

remoto para controlar la videograbadora.

®

bot6n de grabaci6n (REC, REC/OTR)

Utilice este botSn para comenzar ]a grabaci6n.

®

bot6n de rebobinado (REW)

Utilice este botSn para rebobinar una cinta.

(_ botdn de parada (STOP)

Oprima este bot6n para detener la reproducci6n o grabaciSn de una cinta.

® bot6n de mend (MENU)

0prima este bot6n para utilizar el sistema operativo de mends en pantalla.

®

anillo de enlace

Gire este anino para ingresar o cancelar selecciones en los mends en pantalla.

® bot6n de encendido (POWER)

Optima este botdn para encender y apagar la videograbadora.

® bot6n de canales (CHANNEL)

Oprima estos botones para cambiar canales en la videograbadora.

®

bot6n de adelantado (FF)

Oprima este botSn para adelantar una cinta.

® botdn de reproduccidn (PLAY)

Utilice este botSn para comenzar la reproducciSn de una cinta.

® bot6n de pausa (PAUSE)

Uti]ice este botSn para pausar una cinta,

@ disco de ajuste

Gire este disco para ajustar selecciones en los mends en pantalla.

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0 English

<_ Frsn_ais

SUS SOI_Cciones sen:

_Controles

Programacion

Especiales

Initial

SUS SOI_cciones so_:

_Memorizar canale_

Afladir/borrar canales

Adoustes de VOR Plus+

Q Hora comienza --:--

QHora _erminado --:-- gel.

grabSdo AUTO

C6mo seleccionarel idioma de el sistema operativo de mendsen pantalla

Si nunca se ha usado la videograbadora, vaya al paso _.

@

Oprima el botSn TIMER RESET en el panel trasero de la videograbadora.

@

Oprima el bot6n POWER para encender la videograbadora.

Oprima el botSn MENU en el control remoto.

Verfi el mere1 de seleccionar el idioma "Select Language." Utilice el disco de ajuste en el control remoto para seleccionar el idioma.

Despu_s de que haya seleccionado el idioma que desea, gire el anillo de enlace hacia la derecha.

Luego optima el bot6n MENU para salir de los mends.

C_moponerel reloj

Oprima el bot6n MENU para ver el mend "Mend Principal."

Utilice el disco de ajuste para seleccionar el mend "Programaci6n

Inicial." Luego gire el anino de enlace hacia la derecha.

Utilice el disco de ajuste para seleccionar el mend "Poner el reloj."

Luego gire el anillo de enlace hacia la derecha.

Utilice el disco de ajuste y el anillo de enlace para ajustar el mes, ado, dia, hora y sellecci6n de hora de verano.

A1 completar las selecciones de poner el reloj, gire el anillo de enlace hacia la derecha.

Luego optima el bot6n MENU repetidamente para salir de los mends.

Cbmo programar la videograbadorapar grabar

Oprima el bot6n MENU para ver el mend "Mend Principal."

Utilice el disco de ajuste para seleccionar el mend "Programar grabaciSnes." Luego gire el anillo de enlace hacia la derecha.

Utilice los botones num_ricos para ingresar un cSdigo de programaciSn VCR PlusCode, o gire el anillo de enlace hacia la derecha.

Utilice el disco de ajuste y el anillo de enlace para ajustar el canal, el dia, la hora de comienzo, la hora de terminado y la velocidad de la grabaciSn.

A1 completar las selecciones de programar grabaciones, gire el anillo de enlace hacia la derecha.

Luego oprima el botSn MENU repetidamente para salir de los mends.

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MITSUBISHI

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

LIMITED WARRANTY

MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. ("M ELA") warrants to the original purchaser of this video cassette recorder if purchased from an authorized MITSUBISHI AudioNideo Dealer that, should it prove detective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material: a.

Parts. For one year from the date of original purchase at retail, we will repair or replace, at our option, any detective part including the video head without charge for the part, Parts used for replacement are warranted for the remainder ot the original warranty period.

b.

Labor. For six months from the date of original purchase at retail, we will provide the labor for a warranty repair without charge at an authorized MITSUBISHI service center.

c, Notice.

To obtain warranty service, you must notify an authorized MITSUBISHI service center of any detect within the applicable warranty time period.

1, TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, deliver your VCR to the nearest MITSUBISHI service center.

Shipping expenses are your responsibility.

The name and address of the nearest service center can be obtained from you r MITSUBISHI Dealer, or by writing or calling MELA at the address and telephone number below. Proof of purchase date from an authorized MITSUBISHI Dealer is required when requesting warranty service. Present your sales receipt or other document which establishes proof and date of purchase. THE

RETURN OF THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD IS NOT A CONDITION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE.

However, please detach and return the Owner Registration Card so that we can contact you should a question of safety arise which could affect you.

2.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER damage caused by: modification, alteration, repair or service of this product 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 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., initial technical adjustments (set-up) and user-required maintenance including head cleaning.

Consult the operating instructions enclosed with the product for information regarding user controls.

3.

ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN, AND ANY REMEDY WHICH, BUT FOR THIS PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE

BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, IS HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED.

THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-

ABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO A TERM OF ONE YEAR.

4.

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MELA BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,

SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR

OTHERWISE.

5.

Some state do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental, special, or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

6.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

7.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE, please review the instruction booklet to insure proper installation and correct customer control adjustment.

It the problem persists, contact your nearest MITSUBISHI Dealer for name(s) of authorized MITSUBISHI Service Center(s).

If you are unable to obtain the information, please call 1-800-332-2119, or write us at the address below.

Po oox

Norcross,

5025

GA 30091-5025

MITSUBISHI

1 SERIAL NO.

RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS

CUSTOMER NAME

STREET ADDRESS

CITY

PHONE( )

STATE

PLACE OF PURCHASE

ZIP

PURCHASE DATE

Me

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AMERICA, INC.

MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS

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© 1996 Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.