Mitsubishi-electric HS-HD2000U User Manual Page 1

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDEROWNER’S GUIDEMODEL HS-HD2000UThis Video Cassette Recorder is based on the D-VHS, S-VHS and VHS formats. Only video cassette tap

8Hooking Up Your VCRNotes about IEEE 1394 networkThe IEEE 1394-equipped devices that are available to be connected to the HS-HD2000U are an integrated

9IMPORTANTYou cannot connect both a satellite receiver and adigital cable box.You may need to purchase an audio cable and an S-video cable for this ho

10Connections to Home Theater ReceiverYou may wish to connect your VCR to a Home TheaterReceiver so that you can take advantage of the SurroundSound a

11IMPORTANTIf you connect both a cable box and satellite re-ceiver, place the IR Emitter to face the remotecontrol window (sensor) in the front of bot

12PlaybackSetting Up Your VCR to Playback/Recording theDigital Broadcast in D-VHS Format1 Make sure that your VCR and the integrated HDTV or the IEEE

133 You are now watching the VCR’s picture. To go back to viewing the picturefrom the TV, press the TV’s INPUT button to go back to the previous ANTE

14Loading a TapeTapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged in. Even whenthe VCR POWER is off, loading a tape will automatically

15Using Basic Playback ControlsRewinding a TapeWhile the tape is stopped, press REW on the remote control or turn the shuttle ringon the front panel t

16Your VCR comes with Mitsubishi’s exclusive on-screen operatingsystem. This system has been developed to simplify the operation of your VCRwith cl

174 You will see the menu for sources connected to the VCR. Using the list below asa reference, turn the ADJUST dial to select the kind of antenna yo

♦High-Definition Digital Recording and Playback♦Hand-held LCD programming♦Full S-VHS VCR functions♦VCR Plus+ Gold for easy recording♦Rew/FF at 500X sp

187 When the brand code is correct, turn the shuttle ring to the right. The screenwill add a Channel selection.8 Use the ADJUST dial to select the ch

19Setting Up Your VCR12 Turn on the VCR the next day. When you set your TV’s input to view the VCRpicture, you will see one of the following messages

20IMPORTANTAutomatic channel programming using ALLSET may include vacant channelsif there are stray signals or noise on those channels. If this occur

21Adding and Deleting ChannelsIf necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after you have completedthe automatic channel memorizing by using

22Selecting a ChannelNow that you have memorized channels, and added or deleted some, you will wantto be able to select channels. If you have not yet

23Setting the ClockIf your clock is set correctly, skip this section.If your VCR cannot set the clock automatically in the ALLSET procedure, you havet

24If the VCR displays the wrong time1 Follow the procedure on the previous page to step 3. Then turn the SHUTTLEring to the right.2 You will see the

255 Turn the ADJUST dial until the correct month appears on screen. Turn theSHUTTLE ring to the right.6 Turn the ADJUST dial to set the current year.

26Your new VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that take full advantage ofour advanced electronics. First, you can learn how to record a c

27Recordingrecording copy protected digital programsSome programs have copy protect data to prohibit or restrict recording.• Programs without copy pro

1To connect your VCR, go to page 4.To play a tape, go to page 12.To record a program, go to page 26.To learn about Advanced Features, go to page 55.SH

28Recording a Current Broadcast in Analog (S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS) Format1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.2 Select the re

29Using One-Touch Recording (OTR)One-Touch Recording (OTR) is a way to begin recording immediately, and haveyour VCR stop recording and turn off autom

30Using Standby One-Touch Recording (OTR2)Standby One-Touch Recording (also called OTR2) is a programming method tobegin recording within the next 24

31Notes about Available Tape and Recording TimeRecording FormatThe available recording format is as follows:When you use a D-VHS tape for D-VHS record

32Using S-VHS Set-Up MenuSelecting Recording FormatWhen recording in analog, the HS-HD2000U allows you to choose betweenrecording in standard VHS or S

33Selecting S-input SettingTo watch the picture from other equipment through the VCR, you have to select theS-video input jack or video input jack tha

34Using Audio and Video FunctionsThe audio and video function menus allow you to set things such as listening to thestereo track of your recording, or

35Descriptions of Video Functions3D-Y/CThis function improves the picture quality when you watch or record a TV programor picture coming through your

36Selecting and Adjusting the Audio and Video Functions1 If you set your remote control to be able to operate Mitsubishi televisions bycode button 1,

37Mitsubishi offers 6 ways to set your VCR to record upcoming broadcasts. Choosefrom:D-VHS Timer RecordingAnalog Timer Recording of Digital Broadcast

2IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSPlease read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it.Follow all warnings and instruction

38When you program both the D-VHS and analog timer recordingWhen you turn the VCR off, the programmed recording light will appear on the frontpanel di

396 Program to record menu appears. Turn the ADJUST dial to choose thechannel you would like to record. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.• Select

40Timer RecordingConventional VCR Timer Recording1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.2 Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appear

419 Turn the ADJUST dial to set the recording speed:SP = standard play; EP = extended play; AUTO = auto. Auto speedprogramming is discussed on page 4

42Timer RecordingVCR Plus+® System ProgrammingThe VCR Plus+ system allows you to program your VCR to record by simplyentering a PlusCode programming n

437 If you wish to change the record speed, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the rightrepeatedly until the record speed is flashing. Change the recording spe

44IMPORTANTYou cannot transfer the PlusCode number while the VCR is recording or onrecording pause mode.If the VCR memory is full, Program memory is f

45Quick ProgramQuick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies the process ofprogramming your VCR to record. When you press QUICK PR

46On LCD ProgrammingOn LCD Programming is a programming method to set the timer recording on theremote control LCD and transfer it to the VCR. For ex

47IMPORTANTYou cannot transfer the program while the VCR is recording or on recordingpause mode.If you have already programmed 8 recording events, Pro

316 Power LinesAn outside antenna systemshould not be located in the vi-cinity of overhead power lines orother electric light or power cir-cuits, or w

48If a tape runs out during timer recording, the VCR ejects the tape and the pro-grammed recording light (PROG REC) and the tape status symbol ( ) wi

49TV Programs that End on the Day AfterIf you want to start the recording at 11:00 PM and end it at 2:00 AM the next day,simply set the start time to

50Timer RecordingCancelling a Timer Recording before the Recording Starts1 Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR MainMenu w

51Editing FeaturesIEEE 1394INTERFACEHS-HD2000U ANOTHER D-VHS VCRIEEE 1394INTERFACEIEEE 1394INTERFACE1 Connect an IEEE 1394 cable to IEEE 1394INTERFACE

52Editing FeaturesIEEE 1394INTERFACEIEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiverintegrated HDTVORHS-HD2000U PLAYBACKRECORDING VCRIEEE 1394INTERFACEIEEE 1394INTERF

53Copying a Tape from Analog to AnalogThere are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape from analog to analog.One way is to use the HS-HD2000U to reco

54Editing FeaturesRVIDEO S-VIDEOOUT 2AUDIORLLRLRECORDINGAUDIO OUT LAUDIO OUT RAUDIO IN RAUDIO IN LVIDEO INS-VIDEO INVIDEO OUTS-VIDEO OUTHS-HD2000U

55Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Playback Controls (for analog playback only)Special EffectsYou can use the shuttle ring and the jog dial on the front pane

56Adjusting the Trackingautomatic trackingYour VCR automatically adjusts the tape to give you the best quality picture. Whenyou start playback of a n

57Quick search (CM skip)Quick search lets you skip over the tape you are playing in about 30 secondintervals. It is designed so that you can quickly

4Hooking Up Your VCRUnpacking Your VCRAs you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included:IMPORTANTNever place any heavy obj

58Counter zero stopCounter zero stop allows you to quickly access the beginning of a recorded orplayback section of a tape. The counter zero stop wil

59repeat playbackYou can playback a section of tape over and over using repeat playback. The tapewill play until the next index mark, rewind to the p

60IMPORTANTThe time gauge and remaining time work by detecting control signals onrecorded tapes. Therefore they do not function while playing blank t

61Auto power save (auto-off)When the Auto Power Save feature is turned on, the VCR will automatically turn offafter remaining idle for 30 minutes. If

62using PerfecTape® automatically1 Load a blank tape into the VCR.The VCR will display the testing status screen. When testing, the VCR records foron

63Search with PictureWhen you set Search w/ Picture setting to ON, it allows you to search (FWD/REW)your D-VHS recording with picture. If you turn th

64Advanced OptionsUsing the remote control to operate your TVThe HS-HD2000U remote control can operate many of the frequently-used func-tions of your

65To program the remote control operational settingThe HS-HD2000U has two remote control operational settings, VCR-A and VCR-B.These are available so

66Location of ControlsRemote Controlremote control LCDSee the section “Remote Control LCD”.VCR POWERTurns the VCR on or off. If you have programmed t

67Remote Control -- Flip cover open EJECTEjects a tape.OTR 2/%%%%%START TIMESets the start time in OTR2 recording.OTR 2/˙˙˙˙˙REC LENGTHSets the record

5Antenna or Cable Systemwithout Cable BoxConnecting Antenna or Cable1 Connect antenna or cable from wall outlet toANTENNA IN of the VCR.2 Connect VCR

68remote control sensorReceives signals from the remote control.Do not block it.JOG/CHANNELChanges channels when tape is stopped.Adjusts tracking and

69Location of ControlsPerfecTape® light : PTFlashes when PerfecTape test is in progress.Stays lit when test is complete.D-VHS indicator : Lights

70Location of ControlsIEEE 1394INTERFACECONVERTERBOX CONTROLANTENNAOUTINVIDEOAUDIORL/MONOS-VIDEOTIMER RESETVIDEO S-VIDEOIN 1OUT 1OUT 2AUDIORLRear P

71Important InformationSpecial Information Concerning Stationary Images or Letterbox Images:For best performance and longest life, the normal use of a

72Trouble ChecksIf your VCR malfunctions, try the following steps prior to contacting your Mitsubishi Dealer:1 Check the Trouble Checks below to see i

73Trouble ChecksTry This...• Try automatic head cleaning.• Clean the video heads using a dry-type video head cleaning cassette.Do not use a wet-type h

74SpecificationsFORMAT S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard with Hi-Fi audio and D-VHS standardVIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM EIA standard; NTSC colorRECORD/PLAYBACK SYSTEM V

75Ddaylight savings time ... 24digital tracking light... 69display button ... 67displayi

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63 Set the RF converter to OFF. See page 61 forinstructions on this setting, which can be done at alater time.IMPORTANTYour TV Owner’s Guide may have

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7Hooking Up Your VCRConnections to Integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV ReceiverIf you connect the HS-HD2000U to an integrated HDTVor an IEEE 13