Mitsubishi Electronics HS-HD2000U manual

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    VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S GUIDE MODEL HS-HD2000U This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the D-VHS, S-VHS and VHS formats. Only video cassette tapes with the mark, mark or the mark may be used with this model. However, D-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked . D-VHS tapes recorded on video products not using the D-VHS MTP/[...]

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    ♦ 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 speed! (:43 seconds for a T -120 tape) CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P AR TS INSIDE. REFER SER VICING T O QUALIFIED[...]

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    1 To connect your VCR, go to page 4. To play a tape , go to page 12. To record a program , go to page 26. T o learn about Advanced Features , go to page 55. SHORTCUTS IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS ...................... 2 Hooking Up Y our VCR ................................. 4 Playback ...................................................... 12 Setting Up Y[...]

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    2 IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR. Thank you. 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating in- structions should be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instru[...]

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    3 16 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vi- cinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power cir- cuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When in- stalling an outside antenna sys- tem, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with[...]

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    4 Hooking Up Y our VCR Unpacking Y our VCR As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included: IMPORT ANT Never place any heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not place the VCR on top of the television as the surface may not be stable. Choosing a Hookup The connections shown in this book are general. Individual televisions[...]

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    5 Antenna or Cable System without Cable Box Connecting Antenna or Cable 1 Connect antenna or cable from wall outlet to ANTENNA IN of the VCR. 2 Connect VCR ANTENNA OUT to the TV’s Antenna jacks (varies by TV). 3 If your TV has audio video inputs, continue with the connections on the next page. If not, plug in power cords of VCR and TV . IMPORT AN[...]

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    6 3 Set the RF converter to OFF . See page 61 for instructions on this setting, which can be done at a later time. IMPORT ANT Y our TV Owner’s Guide may have additional sug- gestions for audio video hookups. T o connect your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) TV , connect only the white AUDIO OUT L of the VCR and the white AUDIO INPUT of the TV . Since t[...]

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    7 Hooking Up Y our VCR Connections to Integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV Receiver If you connect the HS-HD2000U to an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver with an IEEE 1394 cable, you can record digital broadcasts in D-VHS format, which records digital broadcasts as digital signals, so programs can be recorded as is with n[...]

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    8 Hooking Up Y our VCR Notes about IEEE 1394 network The IEEE 1394-equipped devices that are available to be connected to the HS-HD2000U are a n integrated HDTV , an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver or a D-VHS VCR. The data may not be sent/received correctly if you are connecting IEEE 1394-equipped devices other than Mitsubishi integrated HDTV or M[...]

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    9 IMPORT ANT Y ou cannot connect both a satellite receiver and a digital cable box. Y ou may need to purchase an audio cable and an S- video cable for this hookup. If possible, you should have connected your VCR to your TV with an S-V ideo cable. It will allow you to watch the satellite video signal on your TV even when the VCR is off if you set th[...]

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    10 Connections to Home Theater Receiver Y ou may wish to connect your VCR to a Home Theater Receiver so that you can take advantage of the Surround Sound audio recordings that are common with many movies. Home Theater Receivers will often control both the sound that is heard from the speakers and the picture shown on your TV . Below is the basic co[...]

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    11 IMPORT ANT If you connect both a cable box and satellite re- ceiver , place the IR Emitter to face the remote control window (sensor) in the front of both. If you cannot place it this way , you can purchase a dual IR Emitter from your Mitsubishi dealer . Connections to IR Emitter Y our VCR will be able to send remote control channel changing com[...]

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    12 Playback Setting Up Y our VCR to Playback/Recording the Digital Broadcast in D-VHS Format 1 Make sure that your VCR and the integrated HDTV or the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver is connected with an IEEE 1394 cable. 2 Turn on the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver . 3 Turn on your TV and switch the input of the TV to the correct input of the IEE[...]

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    13 3 Y ou are now watching the VCR’s picture. T o go back to viewing the picture from the TV , press the TV’s INPUT button to go back to the previous ANTENNA input position. 4 Later , you should turn the RF converter OFF by following instructions on page 61. If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V receiver , refer to your home[...]

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    14 Loading a T ape T apes 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 , or label. 1 Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces you. The other edge is hinged and should face the VCR. The plasti[...]

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    15 Using Basic Playback Controls Rewinding a T ape While the tape is stopped, press REW on the remote control or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel to the left. Fast Forwarding a T ape While the tape is stopped, press FF on the remote control or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel to the right. Speed Search with Picture While the tape is[...]

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    16 Y our VCR comes with Mitsubishi’ s exclusive on-screen operating system. This system has been developed to simplify the operation of your VCR with clear , easy-to-understand language and design. Before your VCR can receive television channels or you can program your VCR to record, you need to memorize all of the channels you can receive into y[...]

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    17 4 Y ou will see the menu for sources connected to the VCR. Using the list below as a reference, turn the ADJUST dial to select the kind of antenna you connected. • Cable if you have standard cable service without a cable box, use a cable box with an A/B switch, or your cable box is not remote controllable • Cable box only if you use a standa[...]

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    18 7 When the brand code is correct, turn the shuttle ring to the right. The screen will add a Channel selection. 8 Use the ADJUST dial to select the channel on which your cable box or digital cable box sends a signal to the VCR (normally channel 3 or 4). If you connected your cable box or digital cable box with audio/video cables, use INPUT to sel[...]

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    19 Setting Up Y our VCR 12 T urn on the VCR the next day . When you set your TV’ s input to view the VCR picture, you will see one of the following messages: – Setup Completed – Press MENU to see the message of AllSet – Setup failed Setup Completed means A LL S ET has successfully completed the setup procedure and set the VCR Plus+ system f[...]

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    20 IMPORT ANT Automatic channel programming using A LL S ET 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 . Y ou do not need to perform this set-up again unless your cable company changes their ch[...]

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    21 Adding and Deleting Channels If necessary , you can manually add or delete channels after you have completed the automatic channel memorizing by using A LL S ET . Y ou cannot do this for chan- nels coming from a satellite receiver . 1 Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 60. 2 Set the VCR’ s input to tuner . T o do this, press INPUT on th[...]

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    22 Selecting a Channel Now that you have memorized channels, and added or deleted some, you will want to be able to select channels. If you have not yet memorized channels using A LL S ET , see page 16. (If you selected digital cable box, you cannot select any satellite channels.) Antenna/Cable selections Y our VCR can receive indoor/outdoor antenn[...]

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    23 Setting the Clock If your clock is set correctly , skip this section. If your VCR cannot set the clock automatically in the A LL S ET procedure, you have to set the clock using either Setting the Auto Clock or Setting the Clock Manu- ally . Setting the Auto Clock Y our VCR can set the clock automatically by picking up a time signal which some TV[...]

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    24 If the VCR displays the wrong time 1 Follow the procedure on the previous page to step 3 . Then turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 2 Y ou will see the Set the clock menu. Channel will be highlighted. If you know the channel that carries a time signal, turn the ADJUST dial to enter the channel. Most PBS stations broadcast a time signal. For the [...]

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    25 5 T urn the ADJUST dial until the correct month appears on screen. T urn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 6 T urn the ADJUST dial to set the current year . Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 7 T urn the ADJUST dial to set the date. T urn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 8 The hour numbers and the am/pm indicator will be blinking. T urn the ADJUST d[...]

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    26 Y our new VCR of fers a wide variety of recording options that take full advantage of our advanced electronics. First, you can learn how to record a current broadcast. Then, in another section of this book called Timer Recording , you can learn how to program your VCR to record at a later time and day . Recording a Current Digital Broadcast Reco[...]

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    27 Recording recording copy protected digital programs Some programs have copy protect data to prohibit or restrict recording. • Programs without copy protection : D-VHS recording is available. • Programs with copy restriction : Y ou can record in D-VHS format once, but cannot copy . • Programs prohibited from copying : D-VHS recording is not[...]

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    28 Recording a Current Broadcast in Analog (S- VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS) Format 1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR. 2 Select the recording format. See Selecting Recording Format on page 32. 3 Select the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on the remote control or on the front panel. 4 Set the VCR’ s in[...]

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    29 Using One-T ouch Recording (OTR) One-T ouch Recording (OTR) is a way to begin recording immediately, and have your VCR stop recording and turn off automatically after your show is over . 1 When you record a digital broadcast in D-VHS format, follow the steps 1 to 4 on page 26. When you record a digital broadcast in S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS format, fol[...]

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    30 Using Standby One-T ouch Recording (OTR 2 ) Standby One-T ouch Recording (also called OTR 2 ) is a programming method to begin recording within the next 24 hours and record in 30 minutes intervals. Before you use OTR 2 , make sure the clock has been set correctly . 1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR. 2 Select the r[...]

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    31 Notes about A vailable T ape and Recording Time Recording Format The available recording format is as follows: When you use a D-VHS tape for D-VHS recording, the recording format is preset to D-VHS format. When recording in analog, the recording format is preset to S-VHS format when you use a D-VHS or S-VHS tape, VHS format when you use a VHS ta[...]

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    32 Using S-VHS Set-Up Menu Selecting Recording Format When recording in analog, the HS-HD2000U allows you to choose between recording in standard VHS or Super VHS (S-VHS) when you use an S-VHS tape. If you use a VHS tape, you can choose to record in S-VHS ET (Expansion T echnol- ogy) mode or VHS. S-VHS ET mode allows you to record in S-VHS format o[...]

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    33 Selecting S-input Setting T o watch the picture from other equipment through the VCR, you have to select the S-video input jack or video input jack that matches the equipment. If you connect the satellite receiver to the VCR with an S-video cable, you have to set Rear S- input to ON. 1 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears. 2 T[...]

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    34 Using Audio and Video Functions The audio and video function menus allow you to set things such as listening to the stereo track of your recording, or setting the tape length to have the remaining time display function work properly . The VCR will display the functions and settings on your TV screen. The first section describes the functions, th[...]

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    35 Descriptions of V ideo Functions 3D-Y/C This function improves the picture quality when you watch or record a TV program or picture coming through your other equipment. Y ou can set this function also by using the DNR&TBC on the front panel. (See the next page.) Set it to ON when you want to use this feature, If not, set it to OFF . DNR + TB[...]

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    36 Selecting and Adjusting the Audio and V ideo Functions 1 If you set your remote control to be able to operate Mitsubishi televisions by code button 1, make sure that the VCR/TV slide switch is set to VCR position. See Using the Remote Control to Operate your TV on page 64. 2 Press VIDEO repeatedly until the function you want to adjust appears. a[...]

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    37 Mitsubishi offers 6 ways to set your VCR to record upcoming broadcasts. Choose from: D-VHS T imer Recording Analog T imer Recording of Digital Broadcast VCR Plus+ system programming (easy) On LCD programming Conventional VCR timer recording Quick Program (easy) -- VCR does not need to be on to begin programming Y ou can schedule up to 8 recordin[...]

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    38 When you program both the D-VHS and analog timer recording When you turn the VCR off, the programmed recording light will appear on the front panel display , showing that the VCR is in stand-by mode for the analog timer recording. In this mode, the D-VHS timer recording you have set may not be recorded depending on the integrated HDTV or IEEE 13[...]

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    39 6 Program to record menu appears. T urn the ADJUST dial to choose the channel you would like to record. T urn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. • Select External L1 if you connect an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394- equipped HDTV receiver to the rear panel. • Select External L2 if you connect an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394- equipped HDTV re[...]

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    40 Timer Recording Conventional VCR T imer Recording 1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR. 2 Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appears on your screen. T urn the ADJUST dial 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 scree[...]

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    41 9 T urn the ADJUST dial to set the recording speed: SP = standard play; EP = extended play; AUT O = auto. Auto speed programming is discussed on page 48. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. IMPORT ANT If you turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right when you set the timer recording incompletely , Program is not completed will appear on your screen. If [...]

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    42 Timer Recording VCR Plus+ ® System Programming The VCR Plus+ system allows you to program your VCR to record by simply entering a PlusCode programming number . Y ou can find this number in TV Guide or possibly your local TV listings. There are 2 ways of using VCR Plus+ System Programming on the HS-HD2000U. Y ou can use either of the 2 following[...]

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    43 7 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. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 8 T o program additional recording times, select an empty program line by turning the ADJUST dial. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the righ[...]

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    44 IMPORT ANT Y ou cannot transfer the PlusCode number while the VCR is recording or on recording pause mode. If the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will appear for 8 seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear . Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you can add another one. If the code number you entered is wrong, The PlusCode number i[...]

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    45 Quick Program Quick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies the process of programming your VCR to record. When you press QUICK PROGRAM on the remote control, you will immediately see the VCR Plus+ system menu and can begin programming right away . Y ou can use this feature even when the VCR is stopped, playing, fast forwardin[...]

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    46 On LCD Programming On LCD Programming is a programming method to set the timer recording on the remote control LCD and transfer it to the VCR. For example, setting the timer recording of the program on channel 2, on the 12th from 10:00 am to 1 1:00 am, in SP mode: 1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR. 2 Press LCD PRO[...]

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    47 IMPORT ANT Y ou cannot transfer the program while the VCR is recording or on recording pause mode. If you have already programmed 8 recording events, Program memory is full will appear on your screen for 8 seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear . Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you can add another one. If two programmed recording tim[...]

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    48 If 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 ( ) will flash. Load a new tape and press REC. Recording will resume. The programmed recording will be cancelled unless you turn the VCR off before the recording starts. Do not use an integrated HDTV or [...]

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    49 TV Programs that End on the Day After If you want to start the recording at 1 1:00 PM and end it at 2:00 AM the next day , simply set the start time to 1 1:00 PM on the recording start day and the end time to 2:00 AM. There is no need to change the day of the week. Program Skip Using Menus Sometimes you may want to skip one day of a timer record[...]

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    50 Timer Recording Cancelling a Timer Recording before the Recording Starts 1 Press MENU on the remote control. Y our VCR will turn on and VCR Main Menu will appear on your screen. Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select Program to record. T urn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 2 Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen[...]

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    51 Editing Features IEEE 1394 INTERFACE HS-HD2000U ANOTHER D-VHS VCR IEEE 1394 INTERFACE IEEE 1394 INTERFACE 1 Connect an IEEE 1394 cable to IEEE 1394 INTERF ACE on the playback VCR and to IEEE 1394 INTERF ACE on the HS-HD2000U. Y ou can use either of the two IEEE 1394 INTERF ACE terminals. IMPORT ANT Do not pull out an IEEE 1394 cable during copyi[...]

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    52 Editing Features IEEE 1394 INTERFACE IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver integrated HDTV OR HS-HD2000U PLAYBACK RECORDING VCR IEEE 1394 INTERFACE IEEE 1394 INTERFACE L R L AUDIO OUT L AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT R Use either a video cable or an S-video cable. Do not use both. Copying a T ape from D-VH[...]

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    53 Copying a T ape from Analog to Analog There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape from analog to analog. One way is to use the HS-HD2000U to record and another VCR for playback. The other way is to use another VCR to record and use the HS-HD2000U for playback. Regardless of which method you may choose, you will need one RCA audio cable and[...]

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    54 Editing Features R VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT 2 AUDIO RL L R L RECORDING AUDIO OUT L AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN S-VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT HS-HD2000U PLAYBACK Use either a video cable or an S-video cable. Do not use both. Using the HS-HD2000U to Playback to Another VCR 1 Connect one stereo audio cable to AUDIO IN L and R on the reco[...]

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    55 Advanced Features Advanced Playback Controls (for analog playback only) Special Effects Y ou can use the shuttle ring and the jog dial on the front panel, or the shuttle ring and the adjust dial on the remote to control the playback speed of the tape. Change the playback speed while tape is paused 1 While the VCR is playing a tape, press P AUSE [...]

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    56 Adjusting the T racking automatic tracking Y our VCR automatically adjusts the tape to give you the best quality picture. When you start playback of a newly inserted tape, the DIGIT AL TRACKING light (D) will flash, showing that the VCR is adjusting the picture. When the VCR has finished adjusting the picture, the DIGIT AL TRACKING light will sh[...]

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    57 Quick search (CM skip) Quick search 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. T o do this: 1 Make sure that you have set the VCR/TV slide switch on the remote control to the VCR position. 2 While playing a tape, choose the [...]

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    58 Counter zero stop Counter zero stop allows you to quickly access the beginning of a recorded or playback section of a tape. The counter zero stop will automatically fast forward or rewind the tape to “0H00M00S” and stop. 1 Press CANCEL on the remote control at the point you wish to locate later . The counter will reset to “0H00M00S”. 2 W[...]

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    59 repeat playback Y ou can playback a section of tape over and over using repeat playback. 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 cassett[...]

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    60 IMPORT ANT The time gauge and remaining time work by detecting control signals on recorded tapes. Therefore they do not function while playing blank tapes. The remaining time display may not show the correct remaining time if the T ape function is incorrectly set, if you are using speed search, if you are using a special length cassette (such as[...]

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    61 Auto power save (auto-off) When the Auto Power Save feature is turned on, the VCR will automatically turn of f after remaining idle for 30 minutes. If a control, such as a menu function or chan- nel selection, is used or if there is a tape playing or being recorded, the VCR will remain on. 3 Complete steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. Customize[...]

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    62 using PerfecT ape ® automatically 1 Load a blank tape into the VCR. The VCR will display the testing status screen. When testing, the VCR records for one second, then evaluates the recording it made. The entire test takes about 8 seconds. During this time, the PT light on the front panel will flash. If you wish to cancel the test, press STOP on[...]

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    63 Search with Picture When you set Search w/ Picture setting to ON, it allows you to search (FWD/REW) your D-VHS recording with picture. If you turn this setting OFF , you will not see any picture while “searching”. It is preset to ON at the factory . 3 Complete steps 1 and 2 on page 60. Customize choices menu appears. T urn the ADJUST dial to[...]

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    64 Advanced Options Using the remote control to operate your TV The HS-HD2000U remote control can operate many of the frequently-used func- tions of your TV . Y ou only need one remote to operate both your VCR and TV . The HS-HD2000U remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi televisions, but it can also operate TVs from other manufacturers. T[...]

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    65 T o program the remote control operational setting The HS-HD2000U has two remote control operational settings, VCR-A and VCR-B. These are available so you may separately control two Mitsubishi VCRs that are placed close together . The VCR-A setting can be used to operate any other Mitsubishi VCR introduced since 1986. Setting the HS-HD2000U to V[...]

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    66 Location of Controls Remote Control remote control LCD See the section “Remote Control LCD”. VCR POWER Turns the VCR on or of f. If you have programmed the VCR to record, you need to turn the VCR of f. QUICK PROGRAM Goes to VCR Plus+ system menu. Exits the programming screen. LCD PROGRAM Programs the VCR to record using the remote control LC[...]

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    67 Remote Control -- Flip cover open EJECT Ejects a tape. OTR 2/ % % % % % ST ART TIME Sets the start time in OTR 2 recording. OTR 2/ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ ˙ REC LENGTH Sets the recording length in OTR 2 recording. TV AUDIO Selects the TV audio settings to be adjusted. VIDEO Selects the audio and video settings to be adjusted. DISPLA Y Displays on the TV sc[...]

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    68 remote control sensor Receives signals from the remote control. Do not block it. JOG/CHANNEL Changes channels when tape is stopped. Adjusts tracking and picture vibration. shuttle ring Fast forwards a tape or fast forward searches by turning right. Rewinds a tape or reverse searches by turning left. DNR&TBC (Digital Noise Reduction & T i[...]

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    69 Location of Controls PerfecT ape ® light : PT Flashes when PerfecT ape test is in progress. Stays lit when test is complete. D-VHS indicator : Lights up when D-VHS playing/recording. play and record lights : PLAY REC These light up when the VCR is playing a tape or record- ing. The cassette status symbol ( ) will light up when a tape is in the [...]

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    70 Location of Controls IEEE 1394 INTERFACE CONVERTER BOX CONTROL ANTENNA OUT IN VIDEO AUDIO R L/MONO S-VIDEO TIMER RESET VIDEO S-VIDEO IN 1 OUT 1 OUT 2 AUDIO RL Rear Panel Jacks VIDEO INput and OUTput jacks Y ellow jacks are for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT) video signals to a monitor TV or from another VCR. The black jacks marked with “S-V i[...]

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    71 Important Information Special Information Concerning Stationary Images or Letterbox Images: For best performance and longest life, the normal use of a TV should include a mixture of TV picture types. The most frequently used picture types should fill the screen with constantly moving images rather than stationary images or patterns. Displaying t[...]

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    72 T rouble Checks If your VCR malfunctions, try the following steps prior to contacting your Mitsubishi Dealer: 1 Check the T rouble Checks below to see if there is a solution to the current problem that you are experiencing. 2 If the problem is not addressed on the T rouble Checks , the safety circuits in the VCR may be in operation, thus please [...]

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    73 T rouble Checks T ry This... • Try automatic head cleaning. • Clean the video heads using a dry-type video head cleaning cassette. Do not use a wet-type head cleaning cassette, as it may damage your VCR. Excessive use of a cleaning cassette could shorten head life. Follow the cleaning instructions carefully . • Have the VCR video heads cle[...]

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    74 Specifications F ORMA T S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard with Hi-Fi audio and D-VHS standard V IDEO S IGNAL S YSTEM EIA standard; NTSC color R ECORD /P LA YBACK S YSTEM Video -- 4 heads Audio -- 2 Hi-Fi channels and 1 monaural audio control Digital -- HS 4 heads STD 2 heads A NTENNA 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal T UNER 181 channels ca[...]

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    75 D daylight savings time ................... 24 digital tracking light ...................... 69 display button .............................. 67 displaying current time ................ 60 displaying time gauge ................. 59 DNR&TBC button ....................................... 68 using .................................. 35, 36 D-VHS[...]

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    RET AIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS SERIAL NO. CUST OMER NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ST A TE ZIP PHONE ( ) PURCHASE DA TE / / MO DA Y YR PLACE OF PURCHASE PHONE ( ) W arranty MITSUBISHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER LIMITED W ARRANTY MITSUBISHI DIGIT AL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (MDEA) warrants to the original purchaser of this video cassette recorder if [...]

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