Mitsubishi Electronics HS-HD1100U manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S GUIDE MODEL HS-HD1 100U This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the D-VHS and VHS formats. Only video cassette tapes with the 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/NTSC standar[...]

♦ High-Definition Digital Recording and Playback ♦ IEEE 1394 Interface for Digital Home Networking ♦ Rew/FF at 500X speed (:43 seconds for a T -120 tape) ♦ S-VHS quasi playback ♦ PerfecT ape ® 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 S[...]

1 To connect your VCR, go to page 4. To play a tape , go to page 1 1. To record a program , go to page 20. T o learn about Advanced Features , go to page 42. SHORTCUTS IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS ...................... 2 Hooking Up Y our VCR ................................. 4 Playback ...................................................... 1 1 Setting Up[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. Use caution when placing 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[...]

5 IMPORT ANT Y ou must use one of the connections shown on page 5 and 6 in order to record television or cable programs. Hooking Up Y our VCR VHF UHF VHF/UHF ANTENNA OUT IN x x x x VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel OR Optional UHF/VHF Splitter Optional 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Matching Transformer Optional UHF/VHF Combiner OR supplied coaxial cable OR From Ant[...]

6 Connecting Cable and Cable Box, if only some channels are scrambled 1 Y ou will need a cable splitter , five lengths of coaxial cable, and a cable A/B switch. 2 Connect cable from wall outlet to IN terminal on the cable splitter . 3 Connect the coaxial cable to OUT terminal on the cable splitter and A-IN on the A/B switch. 4 Connect the second co[...]

7 IMPORT ANT Y our TV Owner ’s Guide may have additional suggestions 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 the TV is not stereo, you cannot take advantage of your VCR’ s Hi-Fi stereo sound. If you have an older TV withou[...]

8 Hooking Up Y our VCR Connections to Integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV Receiver If you connect the HS-HD1 100U 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 [...]

9 Hooking Up Y our VCR Notes about IEEE 1394 network The IEEE 1394-equipped devices that are available to be connected to the HS-HD1 100U are an integrated HDTV , an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver or another D-VHS VCR . The data may not be sent/received correctly if you are connecting IEEE 1394-equipped devices other than Mitsubishi integrated HD[...]

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[...]

11 Playback Setting Up Y our VCR to Playback/Recording the Digital Broadcast in D-VHS (digital) 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 T urn on the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver . 3 T urn on your TV and switch the input of the TV to the correct inpu[...]

12 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 48. If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V receiver , refer to your ho[...]

13 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 of f, 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 plast[...]

14 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[...]

15 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 yo[...]

16 Adding and Deleting Channels If necessary , you can manually add or delete channels after you have completed the automatic channel memorization. 1 Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 47. 2 Set the VCR’ s input to T uner . T o do this, press INPUT on the remote control until a channel number appears on the screen or the front panel displa[...]

17 Setting the Clock Y ou have to set the clock using either Setting the Auto Clock or Setting the Clock Manually . Setting the Auto Clock Y our VCR can set the clock automatically by picking up a time signal which some TV and cable channels transmit with their broadcasts. Most PBS stations send this signal; however , this function works only if a [...]

18 If the VCR displays the wrong time 1 Follow the procedure on the previous page to step 3 . Press ENTER. 2 Y ou will see the Set the clock menu. Channel will be highlighted. If you know the channel that carries a time signal, press the ADJUST buttons to enter the channel. Most PBS stations broadcast a time signal. For the quickest response, enter[...]

19 5 Press the ADJUST buttons until the correct month appears on screen. Press ENTER. 6 Press the ADJUST buttons to set the current year . Press ENTER. 7 Press the ADJUST buttons to set the date. Press ENTER. 8 The hour numbers and the am/pm indicator will be blinking. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the hour and am/pm at the same time. Pressing AD[...]

20 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[...]

21 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[...]

22 Recording a Current Broadcast in VHS (analog) Format 1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR. 2 Select the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on the remote control or on the front panel. 3 Set the VCR’ s input to T uner by pressing INPUT until a channel number is shown on-screen or on the front [...]

23 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 (digital) format, follow the steps 1 to 4 on page 20. And then press IEEE 1394 INPUT on the VCR remote control to [...]

24 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 s[...]

25 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. Recording Mode The available recording mode is as follows: HS (high speed) : Y ou can record the half duration of STD. STD (standard) : Y ou [...]

26 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[...]

27 Descriptions of V ideo Functions T ape (T ape) Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Remaining Time display . The remaining time function does not work properly with a tape that is less than 30 minutes long. Length of tape Use setting 2 hours long or less (T -30 through T -120) T -120 160 minutes (T -160) T -160 180 minutes (T -180)[...]

28 Mitsubishi offers 5 ways to set your VCR to record upcoming broadcasts. Choose from: D-VHS (digital) T imer Recording VHS (analog) Timer Recording of Digital Broadcast VCR Plus+ system programming (easy) Conventional VCR timer recording Quick Program (easy) -- VCR does not need to be on to begin programming Y ou can schedule up to 8 recording ev[...]

29 When you program both the D-VHS (digital) and VHS (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 VHS timer recording. In this mode, the D-VHS timer recording you have set may not be recorded depending on the integrated HD[...]

30 6 Day will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to choose the day on which you want to record; for example, Monday the 1 1th. Y our choices are: • a single day up to one month away . • every day from Monday through Friday; for example, to tape a soap opera. T o program, press the ADJUST buttons until Monday-Friday appears. • the same day every [...]

31 ¬Program to record ƒChannel 2 ƒDay Monday 11 ƒStart time 11:30am ƒStop time 1:30pm ƒRecord speed SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select ≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select   T imer Recording Conventional VCR T imer Recording 1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact int[...]

32 IMPORT ANT If you press ENTER when you set the timer recording incompletely , Current Program is not completed will appear on your screen. If two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed for that time will display on your screen for about 3 seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear . The program you have just set will b[...]

33 T imer 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. 1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR. 2 Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appears on your [...]

34 7 If you wish to change the record speed, press ENTER repeatedly until the record speed is flashing. Change the recording speed by pressing the ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER. 8 T o program additional recording times, select an empty program line by pressing the ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER. Y ou will return to the VCR Plus+ system menu. Continue th[...]

35 T imer Recording Hints T o use the VCR before timer recording begins, press POWER on the remote once. This turns the programmed recording light of f and the VCR on. If you use POWER on the front panel for this purpose, press it twice. Pressing it once turns of f the programmed recording light; pressing it again turns the VCR on. When you are fin[...]

36 Program Caution If your VCR is set to record in VHS format, but the power is still ON within 3 minutes before timer recording starts, this screen will appear to remind you to turn of f the VCR. If the VCR is still turned on 12 seconds before the start time of the recording, that timer recording will be cancelled. TV Programs that End on the Day [...]

37 Cancelling a T imer 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. Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select Program to record . Press ENTER. 2 Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed, press the ADJUST bu[...]

38 Editing Features IEEE 1394 INTERFACE HS-HD1100U 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-HD1 100U. Y ou can use either of the two IEEE 1394 INTERF ACE terminals. IMPORT ANT Do not pull out an IEEE 1394 cable during copy[...]

39 Editing Features IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver integrated HDTV OR IEEE 1394 INTERFACE HS-HD1100U 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[...]

40 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-HD1 100U to record and another VCR for playback. The other way is to use another VCR to record and use the HS-HD1 100U for playback. Regardless of which method you may choose, you will need one RCA audio cable a[...]

41 Editing Features R AUDIO VIDEO OUT OUT L R L R L RECORDING AUDIO OUT L AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN R AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT HS-HD1100U PLAYBACK Using the HS-HD1 100U to Playback to Another VCR 1 Connect one stereo audio cable to AUDIO IN L and R on the recording VCR, and to AUDIO OUT L and R on the HS-HD1 100U. 2 Connect a yellow video cable to [...]

42 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 ^ I and I 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 to freeze the picture. 2 [...]

43 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[...]

44 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 [...]

45 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[...]

46 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 cassette[...]

47 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 or D-VHS T ape function is incorrectly set, if you are using speed search, if you are using a special length c[...]

48 Auto power save (auto-off) When the Auto Power Save feature is turned on, the VCR will automatically turn off after remaining idle for 30 minutes. If a control, such as a menu function or channel 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 cho[...]

49 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 ST OP on the remote while the PT light is still flashing. When the test is d[...]

50 Advanced Options Using the remote control to operate your TV The HS-HD1 100U remote control can operate many of the frequently-used functions of your TV . Y ou only need one remote to operate both your VCR and TV . The HS-HD1 100U remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi televisions, but it can also operate TVs from other manufacturers. T[...]

51 T o program the remote control operational setting The HS-HD1 100U 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-HD1 100U to[...]

52 Location of Controls Remote Control 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. EJECT Ejects a tape. CHANNEL Up and Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s or TV’ s channel memory . VOLUME Up and Down Raises and lowers the sound of the TV (Operates the TV only). [...]

53 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. IEEE 1394 INPUT Selects an integrated HDTV , an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver or a D-VHS VCR connected to the VCR. PLA Y Pla[...]

54 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 recording. The cassette status symbol ( ) will light up when a tape is in the VC[...]

55 Location of Controls IEEE 1394 INTERFACE ANTENNA OUT IN TIMER RESET IN 1 AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN 1 OUT L L/MONO RR 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. AUDIO INput and OUTput jacks Red and white jacks are for receiving (IN) and sending ([...]

56 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[...]

57 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 [...]

58 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[...]

59 Specifications F ORMA T 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 V ideo -- 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 capabil[...]

60 D daylight savings time ................... 18 digital tracking light ...................... 54 display button .............................. 52 displaying current time ................ 47 displaying time gauge ................. 46 D-VHS button ....................................... 53 indicator ................................... 54 tape setti[...]

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