Mitsubishi-electric HS-U748 User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDEROWNER’S GUIDEMODEL HS-U748VCRPOWEREJECTCM SKIPQUICK PROGRAMINPUTPLAYSTOPPAUSEINDEXADJUSTAUDIO/VIDEO MENUADJUSTCANCEL ENTERSP/EP

83 Connect an S-video cable to the MONITORS-VIDEO OUTPUT of the Home TheaterReceiver. Connect the other end to theS-VIDEO INPUT on the back of the TV

9Setting Up Your VCRThe first thing you need to do is set up your VCR so that you cansee the picture coming from the VCR. It’s important to take a fe

10Operating Your Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries1 To remove the back cover, press the ridged area gently, thenpush the cover in the direction o

11Using Basic Playback ControlsRewinding a tapeWhile the tape is stopped, press REW on the remote control or onthe front panel.Fast forwarding a tapeW

12Your VCR comes with Mitsubishi’s exclusive on-screen operating system. This system has been developed tosimplify the operation of your VCR with c

13Memorizing Channels AutomaticallyUsing this process, your VCR will automatically memorize all of thetelevision stations available to you. You can l

14Adding and Deleting ChannelsIf necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after youhave completed the automatic channel memorizing.1 Make su

15Setting the ClockYou have to set the clock using either Setting the Auto Clock orSetting the Clock Manually before you can program your VCR torecord

16If the VCR displays the wrong time1 Follow the procedure on the previous page to step 3. Thenpress ENTER.2 You will see the Set the clock menu. Ch

174 Daylight savings will be highlighted. Press the ADJUSTbuttons to select ON or OFF. If you are currently followingdaylight savings, select ON. O

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PER

18Your new VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that takefull advantage of our advanced electronics. You can learn how torecord a current b

19Using One-Touch Recording (OTR)One-Touch Recording (OTR) is a way to begin recordingimmediately, and have your VCR stop recording and turn offautoma

20Using Standby One-Touch Recording (OTR2)Standby One-Touch Recording (also called OTR2) is aprogramming method to begin recording within the next 24

21To cancel OTR2• Turn the power OFF while you are programming the timer.• Turn the power ON if you have finished programming thetimer.How OTR2 affect

22IMPORTANTFor the best quality recording, use S-VHS tapes andrecord in the S-VHS format.The quality of S-VHS ET recordings will vary by the qualityof

23Using Audio and Video FunctionsThe audio and video function menus allow you to set things suchas listening to the stereo track of your recording, or

24RecordingNormal recording (Record:)When your VCR is recording, it actually records the audio portion ofa program twice: once on the stereo Hi-Fi tra

25PerfecTape® (PerfecTape)PerfecTape function allows you to test the quality of video tapesyou will record on. After each test, the VCR adjusts its c

26Mitsubishi offers 2 ways to set your VCR to record upcomingbroadcasts. Choose from:Conventional VCR timer recordingQuick Program (easy) -- VCR does

275 The hour numbers of the start time will flash. Press theADJUST buttons to set the hour when recording is to start.Press ENTER.6 The minute number

1To connect your VCR, go to page 4.To play a tape, go to page 9.To record a program, go to page 18.To learn about Advanced Features, go to page 35.IMP

28Changing while programmingTo change one of your settings (such as start time) while you areprogramming:Press ENTER to move forward through the progr

29Timer Recording HintsTo use the VCR before timer recording begins, press POWER onthe remote once. This turns the programmed recording light offand

30Auto speed programmingUse auto speed programming if you want to record as much of theprogram as possible in standard play (SP) speed, but you want t

31Program skip using the POWER buttonIf you have entered only one program into your VCR’s memory,you can skip the program without going into the VCR’s

32Memory backupIf the VCR is without power for 30 minutes or less, it will retain theclock and the programmed settings. The VCR must have beenplugged

331 Connect the audio cable to AUDIO OUT Land R on the playback VCR and to AUDIOIN L and R on the HS-U748. If the playbackVCR is mono, use only the A

34HS-U748OUTAUDIOLRVIDEOOUTS-VIDEOOUTLRLRRECORDINGPLAYBACKAUDIO OUT LAUDIO OUT RS-VIDEO OUTAUDIO IN RS-VIDEO INAUDIO IN LVIDEO INVIDEO OUTUsing the HS

35Advanced Playback ControlsSpecial effectsYou can use FF and REW on the front panel, or the I\ and ^Ion the remote to control the playback speed of t

36Double speed playbackYou can see the contents of the videotape in double speedplayback.1 While the VCR is playing a tape, press X2. You’ll see thep

37Time CounterYour VCR has a time counter that shows the amount of time thetape has run in hours, minutes, and seconds. This counter isuseful when yo

2Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR.

38Speed searchUse speed search to visually search through the contents of avideotape.1 While playing a tape, press FF or REW on the front panel or ont

39Index searchIndex search is a way to find specific points on a tape. Beforeusing index search, index marks are placed at specific places on atape.

40repeat playbackYou can playback a section of tape over and over using repeatplayback. The tape will play until the next index mark, rewind tothe pr

41Displaying the Time Gauge and theRemaining TimeThe time gauge is a graphic representation of your position on avideo tape. The left side of the gau

42Customize Choices MenuIn the Customize Choices menu, there are 5 options that you canset. For each of the 5 options, start with these 2 steps:1 Pre

43RF converterIf your TV has audio and video inputs, turn the RF converter OFF.If your TV does not have audio and video inputs, keep the RFconverter s

44When the test is done, the VCR will display the rating of your tapefor 8 seconds, indicating that the VCR has set its internal circuitryto make the

45Advanced OptionsUsing the remote control to operate your TVThe HS-U748 remote control can operate many of the frequently-used functions of your TV.

46operating your TV with the HS-U748 remote control1 Set the VCR/TV slide switch to TV position on the HS-U748remote control to tell the remote that y

47Remote ControlVCR POWERTurns the VCR on or off. If you have programmedthe VCR to record, you need to turn the VCR off.EJECTEjects a tape.CHANNEL Up

3cinity of overhead power linesor other electric light or powercircuits, or where it can fall intosuch power lines or circuits.When installing an outs

48POWERCHANNELREWSTOP PAUSE RECFFPLAYEJECT REC SPEEDSP/EP REC LENGTH START TIMEOTR2VIDEO IN L/MONO - AUDIO IN - Rcassette slotfront panel

49OUTAUDIOLRANTENNAOUTINVIDEORL/MONOTIMER RESETOUTIN 1IN 1S-VIDEOOUTIN 1Rear Panel JacksAUDIO INput and OUTput jacksRed and white jacks for receivi

50Important InformationSpecial Information Concerning Stationary Images or Letterbox Images:For best performance and longest life, the normal use of a

51Trouble ChecksIf your VCR malfunctions, try the following steps prior to contacting your Mitsubishi Dealer:1 Check the Trouble Checks below to see i

52Try This...• Check that the programmed recording light lights up in the front paneldisplay.• Check the clock time.• Make sure you have turned the VC

53FORMAT S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard with Hi-Fi audioVIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM EIA standard; NTSC colorRECORD/PLAYBACK SYSTEM Video -- 4 headsAudio -- 2 Hi-Fi c

54Ddaylight savings time ... 16deleting channels ... 14display button ... 47displaying current time ...

55POWERCHANNELREWSTOP PAUSE RECFFPLAYEJECT REC SPEEDSP/EP REC LENGTH START TIMEOTR2VIDEO IN L/MONO - AUDIO IN - R115345781062135468790VOLU

56Cómo seleccionar el idioma de el sistemaoperativo de menús en pantalla1 Si nunca se ha usado la videograbadora, vaya al paso 3.2 Oprima el botón TIM

MITSUBISHIVIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERLIMITED WARRANTYMITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (MDEA) warrants to the original purchaser of this videoc

4Unpacking Your VCRAs you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included:IMPORTANTNever place any heavy objects on top of the

For your nearest Mitsubishi Authorized Service Centercall 1-800-332-2119RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS SERIAL NO.CUSTOMER NAMESTREET ADDRESSCITY

5Cable System withCable BoxConnecting Cable and Cable Box,if all channels are scrambled1 Connect cable from wall outlet to CABLEIN on the cable box.2

6Hooking Up Your VCRConnecting Cable and Cable Box, if only some channels are scrambledVHF/UHFVHFUHFANTENNAOUTINTV Rear PanelVCR Rear PanelORFrom Cabl

73 Set the RF Converter to OFF. See page 43for instructions on this setting, which can bedone at a later time.IMPORTANTYour TV Owner’s Guide may have