Page 2 - NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; Special Features HS-U448
CAUTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alertthe user to the presence of uninsulated “dan...
Page 3 - connect; To; play a tape; To; record a program; To learn about; Advanced Features; OTR; TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 To 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 32. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................. ...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
2 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 beforethe product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions The sa...
Page 6 - Unpacking Your VCR; Choosing a Hookup; IMPORTANT; • Remote control; Hooking Up Your VCR
4 Unpacking Your VCR As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included: IMPORTANT Never place any heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not placethe VCR on top of the television as the surface may not be stable. Choosing a Hookup The connections shown in this book are gener...
Page 7 - Connecting Antenna or Cable
5 Cable System withCable Box Connecting Cable and Cable Box,if all channels are scrambled 1 Connect cable from wall outlet to CABLEIN on the cable box. 2 Connect OUT (or OUT TO TV) on thecable box to ANTENNA IN on the VCR. 3 Connect ANTENNA OUT on the VCR tothe TV’s antenna jacks (varies by TV). 4 I...
Page 9 - Connections to TV with Audio Video Inputs
7 IMPORTANT You may need to purchase an audio/video cable for this hookup. Your TV Owner’s Guide may haveadditional suggestions for audio/videohookups. To connect your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) TV, connect only the whiteAUDIO OUT L of the VCR and the whiteAUDIO INPUT of the TV. Since the TVis not s...
Page 10 - Connections to Home Theater Receiver; Connections to TV with Audio
8 2 Connect a yellow video cable to VIDEO OUTon the VCR. Connect the other end to theVCR 1 VIDEO INPUT on the Home TheaterReceiver. 3 Connect a yellow video cable to theMONITOR OUT of the Home TheaterReceiver. Connect the other end to theVIDEO INPUT on the back of the TV. 4 See your Home Theater Rec...
Page 11 - Setting Up Your VCR; TV with Audio/Video Inputs; Playback
9 Setting Up Your VCR The 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 fewminutes to set up your VCR correctly before you try to use it.Based on the type of TV that you have, choose one of the following: TV with Audio/Vide...
Page 12 - Operating Your Remote Control; Installing the Batteries; Loading a Tape
10 Operating Your Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1 To remove the back cover, press the ridged area gently, thenpush the cover in the direction of the arrow and lift. 2 Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (–) arecorrect. This is marked inside the battery compartment. Next,...
Page 13 - Using Basic Playback Controls; Unloading a Tape
11 Using Basic Playback Controls Rewinding a tape While the tape is stopped, press REW on the remote control or onthe front panel. Fast forwarding a tape While the tape is stopped, press FF on the remote control or on thefront panel. Speed Search with picture While the tape is playing press FF for f...
Page 14 - Selecting the On-screen Language
12 Your VCR comes with Mitsubishi’s exclusive on- screen operating system. This system has been developed tosimplify the operation of your VCR with clear, easy-to-understandlanguage and design. Before your VCR can receive television channels or you canprogram your VCR to record, you need to memorize...
Page 15 - Memorizing Channels Automatically
13 Memorizing Channels Automatically Using this process, your VCR will automatically memorize all of thetelevision stations available to you. You can later get rid ofunwanted or unused stations. I f your local cable company scrambles some or all stations, and/or requires you to use a cable box, then...
Page 16 - Adding and Deleting Channels; Selecting a Channel
14 Adding and Deleting Channels If necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after youhave completed the automatic channel memorizing. 1 Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 39. 2 Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on theremote control until a channel number appears ...
Page 17 - Setting the Clock; Setting the Clock Manually; Setting the Auto Clock; If the VCR displays
15 Setting the Clock You have to set the clock using either Setting the Auto Clock or Setting the Clock Manually before you can program your VCR to record. Setting the Auto Clock Your VCR can set the clock automatically by picking up a timesignal which some TV and cable channels transmit with theirb...
Page 18 - If the VCR displays the wrong time
16 If the VCR displays the wrong time 1 Follow the procedure on the previous page to step 3 . Then press ENTER. 2 You will see the Set the clock menu. Channel will behighlighted. If you know the channel that carries a time signal,press the ADJUST buttons to enter the channel. Most PBSstations broadc...
Page 20 - Timer Recording; Recording a Current Broadcast; Recording
18 Your new VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that takefull advantage of our advanced electronics. First, you can learnhow to record a current broadcast. Then, in another section of thisbook called Timer Recording , you can learn how to program your VCR to record at a later time and day...
Page 23 - Using Audio and Video Functions; Descriptions of Audio Functions
21 Using Audio and Video Functions The audio and video function menus allow you to set things suchas listening to the stereo track of your recording, or setting the tapelength to have the remaining time display function work properly.The VCR will display the functions and settings on your TV screen....
Page 24 - Descriptions of Video Functions
22 Recording Normal recording (Record:) When your VCR is recording, it actually records the audio portion ofa program twice: once on the stereo Hi-Fi tracks, and once on themono track. Additionally, your VCR can receive Separate AudioProgram (SAP) broadcasts. A SAP broadcast is an alternativesoundtr...
Page 25 - Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions
23 Search to blank (Search to blank) Use this function to search the beginning of the blank section of thetape. See page 37 for more information on this feature. Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions 1 Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control to see the functionmenu. 2 Press AUDIO/VID...
Page 26 - any; Conventional VCR Timer Recording
24 Mitsubishi offers 2 ways to set your VCR to record upcomingbroadcasts. Choose from: Conventional VCR timer recordingQuick Program (easy) -- VCR does not need to be ON to begin programming You can schedule up to 8 recording events within a one monthperiod. Clock must be set before any timer record...
Page 27 - Canceling a recording in progress
25 5 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 numbers of the start time will flash. Press theADJUST buttons to set the minutes when recording is tostart. Press ENTER. 7 Set the stop time the same way a...
Page 28 - Changing while programming; Quick Program
26 Changing while programming To change one of your settings (such as start time) while you areprogramming: Press ENTER to move forward through the program list.Press CANCEL to move backward.Then use the ADJUST buttons to change the setting. You will cancel the entire program if you press CANCEL whi...
Page 29 - Timer Recording Hints
27 Timer Recording Hints To use the VCR before timer recording begins, press POWER onthe remote once. This turns the programmed recording light offand the VCR on. If you use POWER on the front panel for thispurpose, press it twice. Pressing it once turns off the programmedrecording light; pressing i...
Page 30 - Auto speed programming; Selecting and adjusting the audio and; Program caution
28 Auto speed programming Use auto speed programming if you want to record as much of theprogram as possible in standard play (SP) speed, but you want theVCR to automatically switch to extended play (EP) if there is notenough tape left. Auto speed programming is only available for one program. In th...
Page 31 - Memory backup
29 Program skip using the POWER button If you have entered only one program into your VCR’s memory,you can skip the program without going into the VCR’s menus.Simply press POWER on the front panel once. The programmedrecording light will turn off, and the program will be skipped. If youdecide not to...
Page 32 - Stereo; External; rear; External L2; Using Two VCRs to Copy; RECORDING; Using the HS-U448 to record from another VCR; Editing Features
30 1 Connect the audio cable to AUDIO OUT Land R on the playback VCR and to AUDIOIN L and R on the HS-U448. If the playback VCR is mono, use only the AUDIO IN L onthe HS-U448. 2 Connect a video cable to VIDEO OUT onthe playback VCR and to the VIDEO IN onthe HS-U448. 3 If the playback VCR is Hi-Fi, s...
Page 33 - Using the HS-U448 to playback to another VCR; Mono
31 R OUT AUDIO L R VIDEO OUT L R L HS-U448 RECORDING PLAYBACK AUDIO OUT L AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Using the HS-U448 to playback to another VCR 1 Connect one stereo audio cable to AUDIOIN L and R on the recording VCR, and toAUDIO OUT L and R on the HS-U448. 2 Connect a ye...
Page 34 - Advanced Playback Controls; Special effects
32 Advanced Playback Controls Special effects You can use FF and REW on the front panel, or the I \ and ^ I on the remote to control the playback speed of the tape. Using the FF and REW on the front panel to control the playback speed 1 While the VCR is playing a tape, press PAUSE to freeze thepictu...
Page 35 - Double speed playback; Adjusting the Tracking; automatic tracking
33 Double speed playback You can see the contents of the videotape in double speedplayback. 1 While the VCR is playing a tape, press X2. You’ll see thepicture in double speed playback. The sound will be muted. Acertain amount of noise in the picture is normal. 2 To resume normal playback, press PLAY...
Page 37 - Speed search; Counter zero stop
35 Speed search Use speed search to visually search through the contents of avideotape. 1 While playing a tape, press FF or REW on the front panel or onthe remote control. You will see the picture as it fast forwardsor rewinds. Noise bars may appear in the pictures. 2 If you press FF or REW and hold...
Page 38 - Index search; automatic index marks
36 Index search Index search is a way to find specific points on a tape. Beforeusing index search, index marks are placed at specific places on atape. Index search is used to find these marks. Index marks areadded automatically whenever your VCR starts a new recording;you can also add index marks ma...
Page 39 - repeat playback; Search to blank
37 repeat playback You can playback a section of tape over and over using repeatplayback. The tape will play until the next index mark, rewind tothe previous index mark, and resume playing. If there is only oneindex mark on the tape, then the VCR will play or rewind to thatmark and resume playback. ...
Page 40 - to make the time gauge and the remaining time appear:; Displaying the Current Time
38 Displaying the Time Gauge and theRemaining Time The time gauge is a graphic representation of your position on avideo tape. The left side of the gauge is the tape start (S), and theright side is the tape end (E). For a T-120 length tape played atstandard (SP) speed, each mark on the gauge represe...
Page 41 - Customize Choices Menu; Video mute
39 Customize Choices Menu In the Customize Choices menu, there are 5 options that you canset. For each of the 5 options, start with these 2 steps: 1 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appearson your TV. 2 Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote to select Customizechoices. Press ENTER. Vide...
Page 42 - RF converter; PerfecTape; setting up Auto PerfecTape
40 RF converter If 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 set to ON. It is preset by the factory to ON. 3 Complete steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. Customize choices menu appears. Use the ADJUST buttons t...
Page 43 - Rental Xpress
41 using PerfecTape ® manually 1 Load a tape that has its erasure prevention tab intact into theVCR. 2 Find a portion of the tape that is OK to record over; this featurewill record over one second of your tape. 3 Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control. Function menuappears. Press AUDIO/VIDEO until ...
Page 44 - Advanced Options; Using the remote control to operate your TV; setting up your remote control to operate your TV
42 Advanced Options Using the remote control to operate your TV The HS-U448 remote control can operate many of the frequently-used functions of your TV. You only need one remote to operateboth your VCR and TV. The HS-U448 remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishitelevisions, but it can also op...
Page 45 - operating your TV with the HS-U448 remote control; To program the HS-U448 to respond to VCR-B signals; to reprogram the HS-U448 to respond to VCR-A signals again; Child Lock
43 operating your TV with the HS-U448 remote control 1 Set the VCR/TV slide switch to TV position on the HS-U448remote control to tell the remote that you want to operate the TV. 2 Point the remote control towards the TV and press the desiredbuttons. To once again control the VCR, set the VCR/TV sli...
Page 46 - Remote Control; Location of Controls
44 Remote Control VCR POWER Turns the VCR on or off. If you have programmedthe VCR to record, you need to turn the VCR off. EJECT Ejects a tape. CHANNEL Up and Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’sor TV’s channel memory. VOLUME Up and Down Raises and lowers the sound of the TV.(Oper...
Page 47 - Front Panel
45 POWER CHANNEL REW STOP PAUSE REC FF PLAY EJECT REC SPEED SP/EP REC LENGTH START TIME OTR 2 VIDEO IN L/MONO - AUDIO IN - R cassette slot front panel display remote control sensor video input 2 jack audio input 2 jacks CHANNEL Changes channels.Adjusts tracking and picture vibration. REW Rewinds a t...
Page 48 - Rear Panel Jacks; Front Panel Display
46 OUT AUDIO L R ANTENNA OUT IN VIDEO R L/MONO OUT IN 1 IN 1 Rear Panel Jacks AUDIO INput and OUTput jacks Red and white jacks for receiving (IN) and sending(OUT) audio signals. Red signifies the rightchannel, and white signifies the left channel.Stereo audio cables are also color coded red andwhite...
Page 49 - Important Information; Shopping channel logos & pricing displays.
47 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...
Page 50 - Trouble Checks; Problem
48 Trouble Checks If your VCR malfunctions, try the following steps prior to contacting your Mitsubishi Dealer: 1 Check the Trouble 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 Trouble Checks , the safety circui...
Page 53 - Index
51 D daylight savings time ............. 16deleting channels .................. 14display button ....................... 44displaying current time .......... 38displaying remaining time ..... 38displaying time gauge ........... 38 E editing features ..................... 30eject button ................
Page 55 - Warranty
MITSUBISHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER LIMITED WARRANTY MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (MDEA) warrants to the original purchaser of this videocassette recorder if purchased from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer that, should it prove defec-tive by reason of improper workmanship a...
Page 56 - © 2002 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.
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