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Buen manual de instrucciones

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    VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S GUIDE MODEL HS-U748 VCR POWER EJECT CM SKIP QUICK PROGRAM INPUT PLAY STOP PA USE INDEX ADJUST AUDIO/VIDEO MENU ADJUST CANCEL ENTER SP/EP VCR/TV DISPLAY REW REC X2 FF MUTE TV POWER CHANNEL VOLUME 2 13 5 46 8 79 0 VCR TV This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the S-VHS and VHS formats. Only video cassette tapes wit[...]

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    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SER VICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SER VICING T O QUALIFIED SER VICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s e[...]

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    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. T o learn about Advanced Features , go to page 35. IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS ................. 2 Hooking Up Y our VCR ........................... 4 Playback ................................................. 9 Setting Up Y our VCR ...................[...]

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    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 be- fore the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating in- structions should be r[...]

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    3 cinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside an- tenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 17 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets, extension c[...]

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    4 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 televisions and ster[...]

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    5 Cable System with Cable Box Connecting Cable and Cable Box, if all channels are scrambled 1 Connect cable from wall outlet to CABLE IN on the cable box. 2 Connect OUT (or OUT TO TV) on the cable box to ANTENNA IN on the VCR. 3 Connect ANTENNA OUT on the VCR to the TV’s antenna jacks (varies by TV). 4 If your TV has audio video inputs, continue [...]

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    6 Hooking Up Y our VCR Connecting Cable and Cable Box, if only some channels are scrambled VHF/UHF VHF UHF ANTENNA OUT IN TV Rear Panel VCR Rear Panel OR From Cable wall outlet Cable box Splitter A/B Switch OUT IN A B IN OUT OUT supplied coaxial cable 1 Y ou will need a cable splitter , five lengths of coaxial cable, and a cable A/B switch. 2 Conne[...]

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    7 3 Set the RF Converter to OFF . See page 43 for instructions on this setting, which can be done at a later time. 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 t[...]

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    8 3 Connect an S-video cable to the MONIT OR S-VIDEO OUTPUT of the Home Theater Receiver . Connect the other end to the S-VIDEO INPUT on the back of the TV . IMPORT ANT If either your Home Theater Receiver or TV does not have S-V ideo connections, use standard yellow video cables in step 2 and 3. 4 See your Home Theater Receiver Owner ’s Guide fo[...]

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    9 Setting Up Y our VCR The first thing you need to do is set up your VCR so that you can see the picture coming from the VCR. It’ s important to take a few minutes 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/V ideo Inputs 1 T urn on your TV and switch it [...]

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    10 Operating Y our Remote Control Installing the Batteries 1 T o remove the back cover , press the ridged area gently , then push the cover in the direction of the arrow and lift. 2 Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (–) are correct. This is marked inside the battery compartment. Next, you need to tell the remote control to op[...]

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    11 Using Basic Playback Controls Rewinding a tape While the tape is stopped, press REW on the remote control or on the front panel. Fast forwarding a tape While the tape is stopped, press FF on the remote control or on the front panel. Speed Search with picture While the tape is playing press FF for forward speed search with picture or press REW fo[...]

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    12 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 [...]

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    13 Memorizing Channels Automatically Using this process, your VCR will automatically memorize all of the television stations available to you. Y ou can later get rid of unwanted or unused stations. I f your local cable company scrambles some or all stations, and/or requires you to use a cable box, then your ability to memorize channels would normal[...]

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    14 Adding and Deleting Channels If necessary , you can manually add or delete channels after you have completed the automatic channel memorizing. 1 Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 42. 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. 3 Press MENU on the remote[...]

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    15 Setting the Clock Y ou 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 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;[...]

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    16 If the VCR displays the wrong time 1 Follow the procedure on the previous page to step 3 . Then 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 fastest response, enter[...]

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    17 4 Daylight savings will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select ON or OFF . If you are currently following daylight savings, select ON. Otherwise, select OFF . Press ENTER. 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 AD[...]

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    18 Y our new VCR of fers a wide variety of recording options that take full advantage of our advanced electronics. Y ou can learn how to record a current broadcast. And in another section of this book called T imer Recording , you can also learn how to program your VCR to record at a later time and day . Recording a Current Broadcast T o record a T[...]

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    19 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 of f automatically after your show is over . 1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR. 2 Set the recording format. See Selecting Recording Format on page 21. 3 Set the speed at w[...]

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    20 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 Set the reco[...]

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    21 T o cancel OTR 2 • T urn the power OFF while you are programming the timer . • T urn the power ON if you have finished programming the timer . How OTR 2 affects other controls If you press REC/ ˙ REC LENGTH on the front panel during OTR 2 recording, 30 minutes will be added to the OTR 2 timer. If you press ST OP during OTR 2 recording, you [...]

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    22 IMPORT ANT For the best quality recording, use S-VHS tapes and record in the S-VHS format. The quality of S-VHS ET recordings will vary by the quality of VHS tapes used. For the best quality S-VHS ET recordings, it is recommended that you use HG grade tapes. S-VHS recordings can be played on: • S-VHS VCRs • VHS VCRs with S-VHS Quasi playback[...]

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    23 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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    24 Recording Normal recording (Record:) When your VCR is recording, it actually records the audio portion of a program twice: once on the stereo Hi-Fi tracks, and once on the mono track. Additionally , your VCR can receive Separate Audio Program (SAP) broadcasts. A SAP broadcast is an alternative soundtrack for a program; it is often a sound track [...]

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    25 PerfecT ape ® (PerfecT ape) PerfecT ape function allows you to test the quality of video tapes you will record on. After each test, the VCR adjusts its circuitry in order to make the best possible recording on your tape. See page 43 for more information on this feature. Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions 1 Press AUDIO/VIDEO o[...]

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    26 Mitsubishi of fers 2 ways to set your VCR to record upcoming broadcasts. Choose from: 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 events within a one month period. Clock must be set before any timer recordings can be performed. Conventional VCR T ime[...]

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    27 5 The hour numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the hour when recording is to start. Press ENTER. 6 The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the minutes when recording is to start. Press ENTER. 7 Set the stop time the same way as the start time, using steps 5 and 6 . 8 Pres[...]

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    28 Changing while programming T o change one of your settings (such as start time) while you are programming: Press ENTER to move forward through the program list. Press CANCEL to move backward. Then use the ADJUST buttons to change the setting. Y ou will cancel the entire program if you press CANCEL while the channel number is flashing. Quick Prog[...]

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    29 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 off the programmed recording light; pressing it again turns the VCR on. When you are fini[...]

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    30 Auto speed programming Use auto speed programming if you want to record as much of the program as possible in standard play (SP) speed, but you want the VCR to automatically switch to extended play (EP) if there is not enough tape left. Auto speed programming is only available for one program. In the first slot, the recording speed default is AU[...]

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    31 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 programmed recording light will turn of f, and the program will be skipped. If you decide not to skip the program, press POWER on the f[...]

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    32 Memory backup If the VCR is without power for 30 minutes or less, it will retain the clock and the programmed settings. The VCR must have been plugged in for at least an hour beforehand to charge this backup. If the power is lost for more than 30 minutes, the time and the programmed settings will be lost. If you have set the Auto clock set setti[...]

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    33 1 Connect the audio cable to AUDIO OUT L and R on the playback VCR and to AUDIO IN L and R on the HS-U748. If the playback VCR is mono, use only the AUDIO IN L on the HS-U748. 2 If the playback VCR is S-VHS, connect an S-video cable to S-VIDEO OUT on the playback VCR and to the S-VIDEO IN on the HS-U748 rear panel. If the playback VCR is standar[...]

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    34 HS-U748 OUT AUDIO L R VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT L R L R RECORDING PLAYBACK AUDIO OUT L AUDIO OUT R S-VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN R S-VIDEO IN AUDIO IN L VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Using the HS-U748 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-U748. If the other VCR is mono, y[...]

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    35 Advanced Playback Controls Special effects Y ou 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 P AUSE to freeze the picture. 2 Press the FF or REW on the front panel. E[...]

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    36 Double speed playback Y ou can see the contents of the videotape in double speed playback. 1 While the VCR is playing a tape, press X2. Y ou’ll see the picture in double speed playback. The sound will be muted. A certain amount of noise in the picture is normal. 2 T o resume normal playback, press PLA Y . Adjusting the T racking automatic trac[...]

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    37 T ime Counter Y our VCR has a time counter that shows the amount of time the tape has run in hours, minutes, and seconds. This counter is useful when you want to find specific points on a tape. The counter will not work when playing blank tapes or on blank sections of tape, or when the VCR’s power is of f. to make the time counter appear: Pres[...]

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    38 Speed search Use speed search to visually search through the contents of a videotape. 1 While playing a tape, press FF or REW on the front panel or on the remote control. Y ou will see the picture as it fast forwards or rewinds. Noise bars may appear in the pictures. 2 If you press FF or REW and hold it down for about 1 second, the search speed [...]

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    39 Index search Index search is a way to find specific points on a tape. Before using index search, index marks are placed at specific places on a tape. Index search is used to find these marks. Index marks are added automatically whenever your VCR starts a new recording; you can also add index marks manually at any point during recording. automati[...]

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    40 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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    41 Displaying the T ime Gauge and the Remaining T ime The time gauge is a graphic representation of your position on a video tape. The left side of the gauge is the tape start (S), and the right side is the tape end (E). For a T -120 length tape played at standard (SP) speed, each mark on the gauge represents about 15 minutes. The remaining time di[...]

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    42 Customize Choices Menu In the Customize Choices menu, there are 5 options that you can set. For each of the 5 options, start with these 2 steps: 1 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears on your TV . 2 Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote to select Customize choices. Press ENTER. Video mute When you turn video mute ON, any blank [...]

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    43 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 RF converter 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 to select RF converter . Press ENTER to select O[...]

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    44 When the test is done, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8 seconds, indicating that the VCR has set its internal circuitry to make the best possible recording on this tape. If you would like to know whether your VHS tape is suitable for S-ET recording, set the S-ET record in the S-VHS Set Up menu to AUTO then test the VHS tape. If[...]

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    45 Advanced Options Using the remote control to operate your TV The HS-U748 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-U748 remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi televisions, but it can also operate TVs from other manufacturers. T o set [...]

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    46 operating your TV with the HS-U748 remote control 1 Set the VCR/TV slide switch to TV position on the HS-U748 remote control to tell the remote that you want to operate the TV . 2 Point the remote control towards the TV and press the desired buttons. T o once again control the VCR, set the VCR/TV slide switch to VCR position. T o program the HS-[...]

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    47 Remote Control VCR POWER T urns the VCR on or off. If you have programmed the 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’ s or TV’ s channel memory . VOLUME Up and Down Raises and lowers the sound of the TV . (Operates the TV only) TV POWER T urns the [...]

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    48 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 tape or reverse searches. PLA Y Plays a tape. Resu[...]

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    49 OUT AUDIO L R ANTENNA OUT IN VIDEO R L/MONO TIMER RESET OUT IN 1 IN 1 S-VIDEO OUT 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 right channel, and white signifies the left channel. Stereo audio cables are also color coded red and white. If you are rece[...]

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    50 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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    51 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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    52 T ry This... • Check that the programmed recording light lights up in the front panel display . • Check the clock time. • Make sure you have turned the VCR of f before the start time. • Check the tracking control. Adjust manually if necessary . • Check the monitor settings. • Check the quality of the video tape. • T ry automatic he[...]

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    53 F ORMA T S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard with Hi-Fi audio 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 A NTENNA 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal T UNER 181 channels capability VHF -- Channels 2 - 13 UHF -- Channels 14 - 69 CA TV -- Ch[...]

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    54 D daylight savings time ............. 16 deleting channels .................. 14 display button ....................... 47 displaying current time .......... 41 displaying remaining time ..... 41 displaying time gauge ........... 41 E editing features ..................... 33 eject button .................... 47, 48 enter button ................[...]

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    55 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 1 15 3 4 5 7 8 10 6 2 13 5 46 8 79 0 VOLUME CHANNEL EJECT MUTE VCR POWER TV POWER CM SKIP QUICK PROGRAM INPUT VCR TV PLAY STOP REW FF DISPLAY PAUSE X2 REC INDEX AUDIO/VIDEO MENU VCR/TV SP/EP ADJUST CANCEL ENTER ADJUST 15 12 3[...]

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    56 Cómo seleccionar el idioma de el sistema operativo de menús en pantalla 1 Si nunca se ha usado la videograbadora, vaya al paso 3 . 2 Oprima el botón TIMER RESET en el panel trasero de la videograbadora. 3 Oprima el botón POWER para encender la videograbadora. 4 Oprima el botón MENU en el control remoto. 5 V erá el menú de seleccionar el i[...]

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    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 purchased from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/V ideo Dealer that, should it prove defec- tive by reason of improper workmanship and/or material: a. Parts. For one year from t[...]

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    For your nearest Mitsubishi Authorized Service Center call 1-800-332-21 19 RET AIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS SERIAL NO. CUSTOMER NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY ST A TE ZIP PHONE ( ) PURCHASE DA TE / / MO DA Y YR PLACE OF PURCHASE PHONE ( ) MITSUBISHI DIGIT AL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 9351 Jeronimo Road Irvine, CA 92618-1904 www .mitsubishi-tv .com ?[...]