Mitsubishi HS-U576 User manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OWNER’S GUIDE
MODEL HS-U576
This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with the mark may
be used with this model.
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. has determined that this product or
product model meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
VCR Plus+®and PlusCode®are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
With VCR Plus+C3®system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your
compatible cable box or satellite receiver. C3and VCR Plus+C3®are trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
VCR
POWER
EJECT
CM SKIP
QUICK PROGRAM
VCR Plus+
INPUT
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
INDEX
ADJUST
AUDIO/VIDEO MENU
ADJUST
CANCEL ENTER
SP/EP
VCR/TV
DISPLAY
REW
REC LIGHTING
FF
MUTE
TV
POWER
CHANNEL VOLUME
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SMART:
♦Self Diagnostic System
♦Program ConflictWarning
♦S-VHS Quasi Playback
♦VHS Hi-Fi audio record/
playback
♦VCR Plus+ C3®with
cable converter control
♦Satellite Receiver Control
CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICE 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 enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
IMPORTANT:
RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTEDTELEVISION PROGRAMS MAYVIOLATE COPYRIGHT LAW.
WARNING:
TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD,DO NOT USETHIS (POLARIZED) PLUGWITHAN EXTENSION CORD,RECEP-
TACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESSTHE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTEDTO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTETO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDEDTO CALLTHE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER’SATTENTIONTO SECTION 820-40 OFTHE NEC
WHICH PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDINGAND,IN PARTICULAR,SPECIFIESTHATTHE CABLE GROUND
SHALL BE CONNECTEDTOTHE GROUNDING SYSTEM OFTHE BUILDING,AS CLOSETOTHE POINT OF CABLE ENTRYAS
PRACTICAL.
FAST:
♦Alfa 400 Precision High
Speed Mechanism with
400x rewind/fast for-
ward speed
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Special Features
HS-U576
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
EASY:
♦ViewPoint®Menu Oper-
ating System
♦VCR Plus+®easy pro-
gramming system
♦OTR2Advanced One
Touch Recording with
delayed start time
♦Auto Clock Set

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To connect yourVCR,go to page 4.
To play a tape,go to page 10.
To record a program,go to page 22.
To learn about Advanced Features,go to page 37.
SHORTCUTS
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.................... 2
Hooking UpYourVCR................................ 4
Playback.......................................................... 10
Setting UpYourVCR ................................... 13
Selecting the On-screen Language.... 13
Memorizing ChannelsAutomatically ... 14
Satellite Receiver Control .................. 16
Adding and Deleting Channels .......... 17
Setting the Clock .................................. 19
Recording ...................................................... 22
Recording a Current Broadcast ........ 22
OTR ......................................................... 23
OTR2........................................................ 24
Audio andVideo Functions................ 25
Timer Recording.......................................... 27
ConventionalVCRTimer
Recording .......................................... 27
Quick Program...................................... 29
VCR Plus+®System
Programming..................................... 30
Timer Recording Hints........................ 32
Editing Features............................................ 35
UsingTwoVCRs to Copy.................... 35
Advanced Features...................................... 37
Advanced Playback Controls.............. 37
SearchingTechniques............................ 39
DisplayingTime Gauge,Remaining
Time,CurrentTime......................... 41
Customize Choices Menu................... 42
Advanced Options................................ 46
Location of Controls .................................. 49
Trouble Checks ............................................ 53
Specifications of VCR................................. 55
Index ............................................................. 55
Guía de Operación Básica de la
Videograbadora............................................ 57
Warranty ....................................................... 61
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all these instructions carefully regarding yourVCR before you begin operating it.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on theVCR. 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 instruc-
tionsshouldberetainedfor future
reference.
3 HeedWarnings
All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5 Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall
outletbefore cleaning. Donotuse
liquidcleanersor aerosolcleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6 Attachments
Do not use attachments not rec-
ommended by the product manu-
facturerastheymaycause hazards.
7 Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near wa-
ter—for example,nearabath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement,or near a
swimming pool,and the like.
8 Accessories
Do not place this product on an
unstablecart,stand,tripod,bracket,
or table. The product may fall,
causingseriousinjurytoa child or
adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart,
stand,tripod,bracket,ortablerec-
ommended by the manufacturer,
or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
9A product and cart combination
shouldbemovedwith care. Quick
stops, excessive
force, and un-
even surfaces
may cause the
productandcart
combination to
overturn.
10 Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet
areprovidedfor ventilationandto
ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
11 Power Sources
This product should be operated
only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your
home,consult your productdealer
or local power company. For
productsintendedtooperatefrom
battery power, or other sources,
referto theoperatinginstructions.
12 Grounding or Polarization
This product is equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line
plug(aplug havingoneblade wider
than the other). This plug will fit
into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit,contact your electrician to re-
placeyour obsoleteoutlet. Donot
defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
13 Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by
itemsplaceduponoragainstthem,
paying particular attention to
cordsat plugs,conveniencerecep-
tacles, and the point where they
exit from the product.
14 OutdoorAntenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable sys-
tem is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable sys-
tem is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard
to proper grounding of the mast
andsupportingstructure,ground-
ing of the lead-in wire to an an-
tenna discharge unit, size of
groundingconductors,locationof
antenna-discharge unit, connec-
tion to grounding electrodes,and
requirements for the grounding
electrode.
15 Lightning
For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage
totheproductdueto lightningand
power-line surges.
16 Power Lines
Anoutsideantenna systemshould
not be located in the vicinity of
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

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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 antenna system, ex-
treme 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,ex-
tension cords, or integral conve-
nience receptacles as this can re-
sult in fire risk or electric shock.
18 Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind
intothisproductthroughopenings
asthey maytouchdangerousvolt-
age points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
19 Servicing
Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you
todangerousvoltageor otherhaz-
ards. Refer all servicing to quali-
fied service personnel.
20 Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to quali-
fied service personnel under the
following conditions:
(a) Whenthepower-supplycord
or plug is damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or ob-
jectshavefallenintothe product.
(c) If the product has been ex-
posed to rain or water.
(d) If the product does not oper-
ate normally by following the
operating instructions. Ad-
just only those controls that
are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will
often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to
restoretheproduct toitsnor-
mal operation.
(e) If the product has been
dropped or damaged in any
way.
(f) When the product exhibits a
distinct change in perfor-
mance – this indicates a need
for service.
21 Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are re-
quired,be sure the service techni-
cian has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
22 Safety Check
Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product,ask the
service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that
the product is in proper operat-
ing condition.
23 Heat
The product should be situated
away from heat sources such as
radiators,heat registers,stoves,or
other products (including amplifi-
ers) that produce heat.
CONDENSATION
Leave theVCR on,without a tape in it,
for 2 hours if the VCR has been ex-
posed to sudden changes in tempera-
ture. Sudden temperature changes
cause moisture to form on the metal
partsinsidetheVCR.This moisture can
cause the tape to stick and damage the
head. Leaving theVCR on for a 2 hour
period will dry the inside of theVCR.
PROTECTTHE POWER CORD
Donotdamagethe powercord. Dam-
age to the power cord may cause a fire
or shock hazard.When unplugging the
power cord,please hold it by the plug
and remove it carefully.
DO NOT PLACE HEAVY
OBJECTS ON THE RECORDER
Heavy objects placed on the recorder
will cause damage.
WHEN NOT IN USE
When you finish operating the re-
corder,always unload the cassette and
turn OFF theVCR POWER.
CARE OFTHEVIDEO CASSETTE
TAPES
• Avoid violent vibration or shock.
• Do not place in a location where
strong magnetic fields exist (near a
motor, transformer or magnet).
• Never place or store in direct sun-
light.
• Avoid dusty places.
• Placethecassetteinthecassettecase
and store vertically.
• Never store tape in a high humidity
location.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates,uses,and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions,may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on,try to correct the interference by one or more of these measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. If necessary,consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for additional suggestions. You may find this booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the US
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Hooking UpYourVCR
UnpackingYourVCR
As you unpack your newVCR,please make sure the following items are included:
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Never place any heavy objects on top of theVCR. Do not place
theVCR on top of the television because of its instability.
Choosing a Hookup
The connections shown in this book are general. Individual televisions,stereo systems and satellite receivers
can vary from those shown here. The first diagrams show connections for common equipment. Then,if you
are connecting equipment such as a satellite receiver or a HomeTheater receiver,you will also use those
diagrams after you have connected the common equipment.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
To maximize your system for its best performance,your dealer
can help you customize these hookups and sell you any additional
connection accessories that may be necessary to match your
particular equipment and antennas.
1Make a list of each piece of equipment that you want to hook up.
2If you are connecting several pieces of equipment,you may be using more than one of these
diagrams. Using your list,find EACH of the diagrams you will need to connect all of your equipment.
For example,to hook up thisVCR,aTV,a cable box,and a HomeTheater receiver,you will use Cable
System with Cable Box,and Connecting a HomeTheater receiver.
3If yourTV has audio and video inputs,use the diagrams on page 6 in addition to the connections on
the next page.
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Cable System with Cable Box
Connecting Cable and Cable Box
1Connect cable from wall outlet to CABLE IN
on the cable box.
2Connect OUT (or OUTTOTV) on the cable
box toANTENNA IN on theVCR.
3ConnectANTENNA OUT on theVCR to the
TV’s antenna jacks (varies byTV).
4If yourTV has audio video inputs,continue with
the connections on the next page. If not,plug
in power cords ofVCR,TV,and cable box.
5See page 9 for IR Emitter connection.
If your cable box has audio and video outputs,
follow the additional directions below. You may
need to purchase additional sets of audio/video
cables for this hookup.
6Connect the red and white cable to theAUDIO
IN R (right) andAUDIO IN L (left) on theVCR.
Connect the other end to the cable box’s
AUDIO OUT RIGHT andAUDIO OUT LEFT.
7Connect the yellow video cable toVIDEO IN
onVCR. Connect the other end toVIDEO
OUT on the cable box.
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 Antenna or Cable
wall outlet
VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
IN
OUTVIDEO L R
AUDIO
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
IN 1
IN 1
L
R
LR
White
White
Red
Red
Yellow
Yellow
TV Rear Panel
VCR Rear Panel
OR
From Cable
wall outlet
Cable Box Rear Panel
coaxial cable provided
by cable company
supplied coaxial cable
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You must use one of the connections shown on this page in order to record television or cable programs.
Antenna or Cable Sys-
tem without Cable Box
ConnectingAntenna or Cable
1Connect antenna or cable from wall
outlet toANTENNA IN of theVCR.
2ConnectVCRANTENNA OUT to the
TV’sAntenna jacks (varies byTV).
3If yourTV has audio video inputs,
continue with the connections on the
next page. If not,plug in power cords of
VCR andTV.
Hooking UpYourVCR
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
YourTV Owner’s Guide may have additional suggestions for antenna/cable hookups.
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IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You may need to purchase an audio video cable for
this hookup.
YourTV Owner’s Guide may have additional
suggestions for audio video hookups.
To connect yourVCR to a mono (non-stereo)TV,
connect only the whiteAUDIO OUT L of theVCR
and the whiteAUDIO INPUT of theTV. Since the
TV is not stereo,you cannot take advantage of your
VCR’s Hi-Fi stereo sound.
If you have an olderTV without audio video inputs,
simply connect only the antenna or cable as shown
on the previous page.
Connections toTV withAudioVideo Inputs
INPUT-1
INPUT-2
OUTPUT
MONITOR/TUNER
S-VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
R
White Red
Yellow
White
Red
Yellow
TV Rear Panel
VCR Rear Panel
Because you purchased a Hi-FiVCR, you will want to take
advantage of its superior sound capability and connect it
to a stereoTV system with audio and video inputs. This
connection also helps maintain the best picture quality.
1Connect the red and white audio cable toAUDIO
OUT R (right) andAUDIO OUT L (left) on theVCR.
Connect the other end to theTV’sAUDIO IN
RIGHT andAUDIO IN LEFT. Match the colors of
the connectors to the cables.
2Connect the yellow video cable toVIDEO OUT on
VCR. Connect the other end toVIDEO IN on the
TV.
3Set the RF Converter to OFF. See page 43 for
instructions on this setting, which can be done at a
later time.
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connecting both a satellite receiver and a cable
box with audio video outputs
1Connect the satellite receiver to the audio video
inputs on the back of theVCR as shown.
2Connect the cable box to the audio video inputs on
the front of theVCR.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You cannot connect both a satellite receiver and a
digital cable box.
You may need to purchase an audio video cable for
this hookup.
You will have to turn on yourVCR to watch the
video or hear the audio from the satellite receiver.
Refer to your Satellite Receiver Owner’s Guide for
Satellite dish to Satellite receiver connections,as
well as other possible video connections to your
TV.
Connections to Satellite Receiver
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L RAUDIO
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
IN 1
IN 1
L
R
L
R
R
White
Red
Yellow
White Red
VCR Rear Panel
Satellite Receiver Rear Panel
Yellow
If you have an RCA DSS®, Sony DSS®,Toshiba DSS®,
Panasonic DSS®,Hughes DSS®, PRIMESTAR®,or DISH
Network™ satellite system, you can connect the satellite
receiver to yourVCR and then set up theVCR to change
the channels of the satellite receiver. This will allow you
to program yourVCR to make unattended recordings
from several different satellite channels.
1Connect the red and white audio cable toAUDIO
OUT R andAUDIO OUT L on the satellite receiver.
Connect the other end to theAUDIO IN R and
AUDIO IN L on the back of theVCR. Match the
colors of the connectors to the cables.
2Connect the yellow video cable toVIDEO OUTPUT
on the satellite receiver. Connect the other end to
VIDEO IN on the back of theVCR.
3See page 9 for IR Emitter connection.
DSS®is a registered trademark of DirecTV,Inc.
PRIMESTAR®is a registered servicemark of PRIMESTAR Partners LP.
DISH Network™is a registered trademark of EchoStar Communications Corp.
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3Connect a yellow video cable to the MONITOR
OUTPUT of the HomeTheater Receiver. Connect
the other end to the VIDEO INPUT on the back of
theTV.
4See your HomeTheater Receiver Owner’s Guide for
information concerning audio connection between
TV and HomeTheater Receiver,or additional
hookups and operations.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You may need to purchase two sets of audio video
cables for this hookup.
Connections to HomeTheater Receiver
INPUT 1
S-VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) R
AUDIO
R
VCR 1 VCR 2 TV
AUDIO
OUT IN OUT IN IN
VCR2 MONITORVCR 1
OUT IN OUT IN OUT
VIDEO
L
R
L
R
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO
OUT
R
L
L
R
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
TV Rear Panel
VCR Rear Panel
Home Theater Receiver Rear Panel
White
Red
White
Red
You may wish to connect yourVCR to a HomeTheater
Receiver so that you can take advantage of the Surround
Sound audio recordings that are common with many
movies. HomeTheater Receivers often will control both
the sound that is heard from the speakers and the picture
shown on yourTV. Below is the basic connection
between yourVCR and HomeTheater Receiver. If you
use this connection,you will not use Connections to
TV withAudioVideo Inputs.
1Connect the red and white audio cables toAUDIO
OUT R andAUDIO OUT L on theVCR. Connect
the other end to theVCR 1AUDIO INPUT R and
AUDIO INPUT L on the HomeTheater Receiver.
2Connect a yellow video cable toVIDEO OUT on the
VCR. Connect the other end to theVCR 1VIDEO
INPUT on the HomeTheater Receiver.
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3Use the double stick tape to secure the end of the
emitter in the proper place.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you connect both a cable box and satellite
receiver,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 toA/V Network
TV VCR
LOOP
output input
input
output
A/V NETWORK
IN OUT
A/V NETWORK
IN OUT
ACTIVE
A/V NETWORK
IN OUT
BACK PANEL
(Mitsubishi TV)
BACK PANEL
(Other Mitsubishi component)
BACK PANEL
(VCR)
ACTIVE
A/V NETWORK
CONVERTER
BOX CONTROL
IN
OUT
VCR Rear Panel
IR Emitter
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
Some MitsubishiTVs andVCRs have special input and
output terminals called theA/V Network. This network
“passes” remote control commands between Mitsubishi
components. That is, when theA/V Network is con-
nected,you can point yourVCR remote control at theTV,
and theTV will“pass” the commands onto theVCR.
1You will need a cable with a“mini” jack at both ends.
A mini jack is the kind you find on headphones for
personal stereos. This cable may be included with
your MitsubishiTV. If not,you can purchase a cable
with mini jacks at your Mitsubishi dealer or
electronics store.
2Connect ACTIVEA/V NETWORK OUT or A/V
NETWORK OUT on theTV toACTIVEA/V
NETWORK IN on theVCR.
3If you have another Mitsubishi component withA/V
Network,connect another mini jack cable to
ACTIVEA/V NETWORK OUT on theVCR,and
connect the other end to (ACTIVE)A/V NETWORK
IN on the other component.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
ForActiveA/V Network to work properly, you
must make these connections shown and yourVCR
must be connected to EXT-1 or INPUT-1 of your
MitsubishiTV.
Never connect yourA/V Network in a loop,as
shown below.
Connections to IR Emitter
YourVCR will be able to send remote control channel
changing commands to your compatible cable box or
satellite receiver. TheVCR uses the IR Emitter to send
these commands in the same way as when you use the
hand held remote that came with the cable box or
receiver.
1Connect the supplied IR Emitter to CONVERTER
BOX CONTROL on back of theVCR.
2Run the wire under or along side the cable box or
satellite receiver and place the end in front of the
cable box and/or satellite receiver.
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Playback
Setting UpYourVCR
The first thing you need to do is set up yourVCR to see the picture coming
from theVCR. It’s important to take a few minutes to set up yourVCR
correctly before you try to use it. Based on your type ofTV, choose one of
the following:
TV withAudio/Video Inputs
1Turn on yourTV and switch it to the correct external input. For most
MitsubishiTVs,this means pressing theTV’s INPUT button until you see
the words Ext-1 or Input-1 on the screen. If you do not have a
MitsubishiTV, please refer to yourTV Owner’s Guide for this procedure.
2Turn theVCR on by pressing POWER.
3You are now watching theVCR’s picture. To go back to viewing the picture
from theTV, press theTV’s INPUT button to go back to the previous
ANTENNA input position.
4Later, you should turn the RF converter OFF by following instructions on
page 43.
If your system includes a home theater receiver or anA/V receiver, refer to
your home theater receiver’s owner’s guide.
TV withoutAudio/Video Inputs
If yourTV does not have separate audio/video inputs, then yourVCR will need
to convert theVCR’s picture to channel 3 or 4. This is called the video
channel. The factory has already selected channel 3; however,if it is a broad-
cast channel in your area,then you will need to change this to channel 4. To
make this change:
set up
1To choose channel 4;withVCR power OFF,press CHANNEL ªand REC
SPEED on the front panel at the same time. Ant ch4 will display on the
front panel and theVCR will send signals on channel 4.
If needed,to return to channel 3; with theVCR turned OFF, press
CHANNEL º and REC SPEED on the front panel at the same time. Ant
ch3 will display.
2Turn theVCR on by pressing POWER.
operating
3Check to see if theVCR light on the front panel display is lit. If it is not,
pressVCR/TV on the remote control until theVCR light appears on the
front panel. This light must be on when you watch a video tape or use the
VCR menus. TheVCR light will turn on automatically when you play a tape
or use theVCR menus when the RF converter is set to ON. See page 43.
4Turn on theTV and change theTV to the video channel (3 or 4). You are
now watching theVCR’s picture.
To watch a channel that is different than the channel yourVCR is recording,the
VCR light must be off. TheVCR/TV button turns this light on and off.
POWER
VCR LIGHT
VCR
CHANNEL
SP/EP
REC SPEED
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OperatingYour Remote Control
Installing the Batteries
1To remove the back cover, press the ridged area gently,then push the
cover in the direction of the arrow and lift.
2Load 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 operate theVCR, not theTV.
Operating theVCR with the Remote Control
The HS-U576 has twoVCR remote control operational settings: VCR-A and
VCR-B. The HS-U576 is pre-set toVCR-A setting. See page 47 for information
aboutVCR operational setting.
1Set theVCR/TV slide switch on the remote control toVCR position. This
“tells” the remote that you want to control theVCR.
2PressVCR/TV and the number button“1” on the remote control at the
same time. Now your remote is ready to operate your HS-U576.
Loading aTape
Tapes can be loaded into yourVCR as long as theVCR is plugged in. Even when
theVCR POWER is off,loading a tape will automatically turn theVCR on. Use
only tapes that have a or label.
1Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces
you. The other edge is hinged and should face theVCR. The plastic
window that shows the videotape should face up.
2Gently insert the tape evenly into the cassette slot until theVCR
automatically takes it in.
If theVCR will not automatically take the tape in,press EJECT and try again.
YourVCR will eject the tape if it is loaded improperly. If theVCR ejects the
tape;remove the tape, check to see that the contents label is facing you, that
the geared tape reels are facing down,wait a few seconds,and try again.
Playing aTape
1Press PLAY on the front panel or the remote control.
TheVCR will automatically play the tape at the correct speed. When theVCR
reaches the end of the tape,it will automatically rewind to the beginning of the
tape and stop. You can stop playing by pressing STOP.
You can play back a tape recorded in S-VHS format with standardVHS resolu-
tion (S-VHS quasi playback). This feature functions only during playback. You
cannot obtain the original resolution of S-VHS.
Depending on the tapes you are using,some interference may appear on the
screen during S-VHS quasi playback.
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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 for reverse speed search. See page 39 for additional information on
searching techniques.
Pausing a tape
While the tape is playing,press PAUSE on the remote control or on the front
panel to freeze the picture on the screen.
Press PAUSE a second time to return to normal play.
If you leave theVCR in pause for more than 5 minutes,theVCR will automati-
cally stop to prevent damage to the tape.
ControllingVibration During Still Frame
If the picture vibrates during still frame,press the CHANNEL buttons on the
front panel until the picture is steady.
Unloading aTape
1Press EJECT on the front panel or on the remote control. If theVCR
POWER is off,theVCR will turn on,eject the tape,then turn off.
2Remove the tape.
Using repaired tapes
We recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a professional for repair. If
you repair a torn tape with improper materials,you could damage yourVCR when you
play the tape.
Head cleaning
YourVCR automatically cleans the head and the drum of theVCR whenever
you load a tape. If you see“noise” or snow when playing a tape,eject the tape,
re-load the tape,then wait 3 or 4 seconds. Repeat this process several times to
improve the picture.
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YourVCR comes with Mitsubishi’s exclusive on-screen operating
system. This system has been developed to simplify the operation of yourVCR
with clear, understandable language and design.
Before yourVCR can receive television channels or you can program yourVCR
to record,you need to memorize all of the channels you can receive into your
VCR and set the clock. Additionally,if you are using a satellite receiver,you
need to do a first time setup to memorizing satellite brand code. Fortunately,
yourVCR makes this an easy process with our menu system.
When using the on-screen menus,use theADJUST buttons to move the
highlight bar up or down and to change the setting of selected features. Press
the ENTER button to enter a selection or adjustment. Press the CANCEL
button to cancel or clear a setting.
Selecting the On-screen Language
You can set yourVCR to display on-screen messages,menus,and functions in
English or Spanish. You will do this the first time you use the menus or set any
audio and video functions.
1Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from yourVCR. Press
MENU on the remote control. If this is the first time the menus have been
used,you will see the menu for selecting the on-screen language.
2PressADJUST buttons on the remote control to highlight the desired
language. TheADJUST + button moves upward; theADJUST – button
moves downward.
3Press ENTER on the remote control. The menu will change to theVCR
Main Menu.
4Press MENU to exit the menus.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
The Select Language menu is unique. While all other menus can be
accessed at almost any time,the Select Language menu will not
automatically appear again after it is first set. To see the Select
Language menu,press theTIMER RESET button on the back of the
VCR,then follow the procedure above. The Select Language menu will
also appear after an extended power failure.
Setting UpYourVCR
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ADJUST
ENTER
CANCEL
Press to
Enter
Press to
Cancel
Press to
Select
Select Language
ƒEnglish
ƒEspañol
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
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Memorizing ChannelsAutomatically
Using this process,yourVCR will automatically memorize all of the television
stations available to you. You can later get rid of unwanted or unused stations.
You need to manually set the brand code for the a satellite receiver.
If 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
normally be limited. The cable box receives all of your channels,then sends
only one to yourTV and yourVCR,usually on channel 3 or 4.
If you are required to use a cable box,you should choose Cable box only or
Digital Cable box only option in step 4 below and turn the cable box on.
Your HS-U576 will use its Converter Box Control technology to change the
channels on the cable box. Make sure you have properly placed the IR
Emitter (see page 9).
If your cable box or cable system seems incompatible with your newVCR,
call your cable company. They may be able to provide solutions to your
problems.
1Set theVCR’s input to tuner. To do this,press INPUT on the remote
control until a channel number appears on the screen or on the front
panel display.
2Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu comes up. If First
Time Set-Up is not highlighted,use the ADJUST buttons on the remote to
highlight it.
3Press ENTER. FirstTime Set-Up menu will appear. Press theADJUST
buttons to select Memorize channels. Press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you are recording or playing back a tape,Not available will flash and
an error message will appear. To correct this,stop the tape,then press
ENTER again.
4You will see the menu for sources connected to theVCR.Using the list
below as a reference,press theADJUST buttons to select the kind of
antenna you connected.
•Cable if you have standard cable service without a cable box,use a
cable box with anA/B switch,or your cable box is not remote
controllable
•Cable box only if you use a standard cable box
•Digital cable box only if you use a digital cable box
•Indoor/outdoor ant. if you use rabbit ears type or roof mounted type
antennas
After you have selected,press ENTER.
∆Memorize channels
What type of sources are
connected to the VCR?
’Cable 
”Cable box only
”Digital cable box only
”Indoor/outdoor ant. 
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select

Setting UpYourVCR
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
Your choices are:
≈Set the clock
∆Memorize channels
«Add/delete channels
±Sat.receiver (OFF)
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select

ªVCR Main Menu
Your choices are:
¬Program to record
√Customize choices
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select

A special note to cable
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Cable Box Brand Code
Digital Cable Box Brand Code
If you choose Cable or Indoor/outdoor ant.
An on-screen message and the front panel display of yourVCR will show you
that theVCR is memorizing the stations you can receive. After theVCR has
memorized all the channels,the screen will return theVCR’s picture.
If you choose Cable box only or Digital cable box only
You need to tell theVCR which manufacturer makes your cable box or digital
cable box,and on which channel the cable box or digital cable box sends a signal.
5Brand code will be highlighted. Press theADJUST buttons or the number
buttons to select the manufacturer’s code number for your cable box or
digital cable box. The codes are listed above.
6To determine if the Brand code is correct,press CHANNEL on the
remote. The channel number on the front panel display should change.
Then your cable box or digital cable box should change to the exact same
number a moment after it appears on yourVCR.
If your cable box or digital cable box does not change channels at all,or does
not show the exact same number, try the next Brand code,if another is listed
for your type of cable box. Also make sure the IR emitter bulb faces the IR
window on the cable box .
If no code number is listed for your cable box,or if none of the listed numbers
work,try each code from 1 to 94. (For the digital cable box,try each code
from 1 to 5.)
If your cable box or digital cable box cannot be operated by a remote control
(if it has a mechanical dial or slide),then yourVCR will not be able to change
channels on the cable box.
If your cable box will not respond to any of the codes,yourVCR cannot change
channels on the cable box. You will need to change channels yourself,using the
cable box’s remote control. You should re-program yourVCR,choosing Cable
in step 4. When programming to record,you will need to leave your cable box
ON and tuned to the channel you wish to record.
∆Memorize channels
Now memorizing all the 
stations you can receive
Channel 3
Stand by this may take
a few minutes 

To cancel memorization,
press CANCEL
∆Memorize channels
Please enter code from
your Owner's Guide:
ƒBrand code --

∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select


ABC
Archer
Century
Citizen
Diamond
Eagle
Eastern
G C Electronic
Gemini
General Electric
General Instrument
Hamlin
Hitachi
Jerrold
Macom
Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number
Magnavox
Movietime
NSC
OAK
Panasonic
Paragon
Pioneer
Philips
RCA
Realistic
Regal
Regency
Rembrandt
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
Sheritech
SL Marx
Sprucer
Stargate
Sylvania
Teknika
Texscan
Tocom
Toshiba
Unika
United Cable
Universal
Videoway
Viewstar
Zenith
1, 2, 11
29, 58, 65
29, 65
29, 65
54, 58
17, 18, 19, 61, 62, 63
68
29, 65
5, 60
35
1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91
22, 23, 45, 46, 47
24
1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91
28
59, 61, 67
30, 31, 51, 54
20, 51, 52
27, 39, 40, 49, 50, 61
14, 21, 25
6, 7
14, 15, 16, 92, 93, 94
26, 61, 62, 63, 64
14, 21, 25
37, 38
45, 48
68
55, 56
5, 14, 21, 25, 29
10, 11, 12, 13
57
5, 14, 29
14, 21, 25
5, 14, 29, 65
66
36
53, 66
1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91
32, 33, 34
48
2
30, 31, 54, 65
6, 7
17, 18, 19, 61, 62, 63
6, 7, 8, 9
GI
Manufacturer Code Number
1, 2
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7When the Brand code is correct,press ENTER. The screen will add a
Channel selection.
8Use theADJUST buttons to select the channel on which your cable box or
digital cable box sends a signal to theVCR (normally channel 3 or 4). If
you connected your cable box or digital cable box with audio/video cables,
use INPUT to select L1 (if you used the rear panel jacks), or L2 (if you
used the front panel jacks). You cannot use both digital cable box and
satellite receiver. Thus if you selected Digital cable box only in step 4, you
cannot select L2.
9After entering the channel number,press ENTER. TheVCR will begin
memorizing the available channels. During this process yourTV screen,the
front panel display, and your cable box or digital cable box should all
display each channel number one by one. You can cancel the memorization
at any time by pressing CANCEL on the remote control.
After theVCR has memorized all the channels,the screen will return theVCR picture.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Automatic channel memorizing 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.
You do not need to perform this set-up again unless your cable company
changes their channel lineup,or you move theVCR to a new address.
Satellite Receiver Control
If you are using a satellite receiver,you can set up yourVCR to change channels
on the satellite receiver.
1Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from yourVCR. Press
MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.
2Press theADJUST buttons on the remote control to select FirstTime Set-
Up. Press ENTER.
3You will see the FirstTime Set-Up menu. Press theADJUST buttons to
select Sat.receiver.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You cannot select Sat.receiver if you select Digital Cable box only in
step 4of Memorizing ChannelsAutomatically (on page 14).
4Press ENTER to select the correct code for your satellite receiver.
Manufacturer Code
RCA or GE 1
PRIMESTAR®2
Sony 3
DISH Network 4
Toshiba 5
Panasonic 6
Hughes 7
none OFF
5After you have selected,press MENU twice to exit the menus.
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
Your choices are:
≈Set the clock
∆Memorize channels
«Add/delete channels
±Sat.receiver (OFF)
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select

∆Memorize channels
Your cable box sends a 
signal on which channel?
ƒBrand code 1
ƒChannel 3 
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select


∆Memorize channels
Now memorizing all the 
stations you can receive
Channel 3
Stand by this may take
a few minutes 

To cancel memorization,
press CANCEL
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Adding and Deleting Channels
If necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after you have completed
the automatic channel memorizing. You cannot do this for channels coming
from a satellite receiver.
1Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 42.
2Set theVCR’s input to tuner. To do this,press INPUT on the remote
control until a channel number appears on the screen or the front panel
display.
3Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.
4Press theADJUST buttons on the remote control to select FirstTime Set-
Up. Press ENTER.
5You will see the FirstTime Set-Up menu. Press theADJUST buttons to
selectAdd/delete channels. Press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you are recording,playing back a tape, receiving a video signal from
an external input,or watching a satellite receiver channel,then Not
available will flash on-screen. To correct this,stop the tape or turn off
the menus and switch theVCR to a local channel.
6You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels. Use theADJUST
buttons to select the channel that you want to add or delete. Press
ENTER to add the channel;press CANCEL to delete it.
7When you are finished adding or deleting channels, press MENU three
times to exit the menus.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you use automatic memorizing again,you will lose all of the manual
changes you made. All of the channels you deleted will be added;all of
the channels you added will be deleted. If your cable box receives only
one or two digit channels,you cannot add a three-digit channel.
«Add/delete channels
Channel 39
Not in memory
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to add
† ∑ ππADJUST to select
≠πππππCANCEL to delete
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
Your choices are:
≈Set the clock
∆Memorize channels
«Add/delete channels
±Sat.receiver (OFF)
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select

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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,see
page 14,Memorizing ChannelsAutomatically. (If you selected digital cable
box,you cannot select any satellite channels.)
Antenna/Cable selections YourVCR can receive
indoor/outdoor antenna VHF/UHF channels 2–69
cable antenna without box cable channels 1–125
cable box only cable box channels 0–99
digital cable box digital cable box channels 0–999
Satellite Receiver selections YourVCR can receive
Sony,RCA,GE,Toshiba, any channel from 100-999 provided
Panasonic,Hughes,DISH Network™by your satellite service
(cable channels 100-125 cannot be
selected)
Satellite Receiver selections YourVCR can receive
PRIMESTAR®any channel from 1-999 provided
by your satellite service
(cable channels 100-125 cannot be
selected)
If you try to select a channel number that theVCR cannot receive,theVCR will
not change channels.
selecting antenna,cable or digital cable channels sequentially
Press CHANNEL on the remote control or on theVCR front panel. This will
cycle through the channels in sequential numerical order.
When you select the digital cable channels from 100 to 999,holding down the
CHANNEL on the remote will advance the channels in 10 channel increments.
selecting antenna,cable or digital cable channels directly
Use the number buttons on the remote control. For example,to choose
channel 23,press 2-3. If you select digital cable channels,you can select the
three digits channels directly by using the number buttons. For example,to
choose digital cable channel 157,press the 1-5-7.
To select a single digit channel,such as channel 5;press 0-5. You can also press
5,then press ENTER.
selecting satellite channels sequentially
Press CHANNEL on the remote or on theVCR front panel. When pressing the
up arrow, the lowest satellite channel will follow the highest antenna or cable
channel. When pressing the down arrow,the highest satellite channel will
follow the lowest antenna or cable channel. The other satellite channels will
follow in numerical order. Continuously holding down CHANNEL on the
remote will advance the channels in 10 channel increments.
selecting satellite channels directly
For Sony,RCA,GE,Toshiba,Panasonic,Hughes and DISH Network;press the
number buttons on the remote. For example,to go to channel 263,press 2-6-3.
For PRIMESTAR channels,press INPUT until the channel number with the
PRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel display. Then press the
number buttons on the remote.
For one or two digit channel numbers,press the number buttons,then press
ENTER. For example,to go to channel 29,press 2-9-ENTER.
Setting UpYourVCR