VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER OWNER’S GUIDE HIGH DEFINITION DIGITAL VCR MODEL HS-HD2000U 3 VCR Plus+, C , ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR␣ Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. With the VCR Plus+ GOLD system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. MTP NTSC This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the D-VHS, S-VHS and VHS formats.
Special Features HS-HD2000U ♦ High-Definition Digital Recording and Playback ♦ Hand-held LCD programming ♦ Full S-VHS VCR functions ♦ VCR Plus+ Gold for easy recording ♦ Rew/FF at 500X speed! (:43 seconds for a T-120 tape) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELE
SHORTCUTS To connect your VCR, go to page 4. To play a tape, go to page 12. To record a program, go to page 26. To learn about Advanced Features, go to page 55. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...................... 2 Hooking Up Your VCR................................. 4 Playback ......................................................
IMPORTANT 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 instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
16 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity 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 antenna 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 cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in fire risk or electric shock.
Hooking Up Your VCR Unpacking Your VCR As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included: • Remote control • 1 S-Video cable • 1 IR emitter • 1 Audio cable • 2 "AA" size batteries • 1 Coaxial cable • D-VHS cassette tape • IEEE 1394 cable • Registration card PRODUCT REGISTRATION Register and Win in the $100,000 Give Away III! See inside... IMPORTANT Never place any heavy objects on top of the VCR.
Hooking Up Your VCR IMPORTANT You must use one of the connections shown on this page in order to record television or cable programs. Antenna or Cable System without Cable Box VCR Rear Panel From Antenna or Cable wall outlet ANTENNA IN Connecting Antenna or Cable 3 If your TV has audio video inputs, continue with the connections on the next page. If not, plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
Hooking Up Your VCR Connections to TV with Audio Video Inputs Because you purchased a Hi-Fi VCR, you will want to take advantage of its superior sound capability and connect it to a stereo TV system with audio and video inputs. This connection also helps maintain the best picture quality. 1 2 3 Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIO OUT R (right) and AUDIO OUT L (left) on the VCR. Connect the other end to the TV’s AUDIO INPUT RIGHT and AUDIO INPUT LEFT.
Hooking Up Your VCR Connections to Integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV Receiver If you connect the HS-HD2000U to an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver with an IEEE 1394 cable, you can record digital broadcasts in D-VHS format, which records digital broadcasts as digital signals, so programs can be recorded as is with no loss of quality. And this connection also makes it possible to playback a recorded digital signal in D-VHS format.
Hooking Up Your VCR Notes about IEEE 1394 network The IEEE 1394-equipped devices that are available to be connected to the HS-HD2000U are an integrated HDTV, an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver or a D-VHS VCR. The data may not be sent/received correctly if you are connecting IEEE 1394-equipped devices other than Mitsubishi integrated HDTV or Mitsubishi D-VHS VCR.
Hooking Up Your VCR Connections to Satellite Receiver If you have an Mitsubishi DSS®, RCA DSS®, Sony DSS®, Toshiba DSS®, Panasonic DSS®, Hughes DSS®, PRIMESTAR®, or DISH Network ™ satellite system, you can connect the satellite receiver to your VCR and then set up the VCR to change the channels of the satellite receiver. This will allow you to program your VCR to make unattended recordings from several different satellite channels.
Hooking Up Your VCR Connections to Home Theater Receiver You 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 connection between your VCR and Home Theater Receiver. If you use this connection, you will not use Connections to TV with Audio Video Inputs.
Hooking Up Your VCR Connections to IR Emitter Your VCR will be able to send remote control channel changing commands to your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. The VCR 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. 1 Connect the supplied IR Emitter to CONVERTER BOX CONTROL on back of the VCR.
Playback Setting Up Your VCR to Playback/Recording the Digital Broadcast in D-VHS Format 1 Make sure that your VCR and the integrated HDTV or the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver is connected with an IEEE 1394 cable. 2 Turn on the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver. 3 Turn on your TV and switch the input of the TV to the correct input of the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver. 4 Press POWER on the VCR to turn the power on.
Playback 3 You are now watching the VCR’s picture. To go back to viewing the picture from the TV, press the TV’s INPUT button to go back to the previous ANTENNA input position. 4 Later, you should turn the RF converter OFF by following instructions on page 61. If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V receiver, refer to your home theater receiver’s owner’s guide.
Playback Loading a Tape Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged in. Even when the VCR POWER is off, loading a tape will automatically turn the VCR on. Use only tapes that have a , or label. 1 2 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 plastic window that shows the videotape should face up. CORRECT Gently insert the tape evenly into the cassette slot until the VCR automatically takes it in.
Playback Using Basic Playback Controls Rewinding a Tape 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 Tape While the tape is stopped, press FF on the remote control or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel to the right.
Setting Up Your VCR Your 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 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.
Setting Up Your VCR 4 You will see the menu for sources connected to the VCR. Using the list below as a reference, turn the ADJUST dial to select the kind of antenna you connected. • Cable if you have standard cable service without a cable box, use a cable box with an A/B switch, or your cable box is not remote controllable • Cable box only if you use a standard cable box • Digital cable box only if you use a digital cable box • Indoor/outdoor ant.
Setting Up Your VCR 7 8 9 When the brand code is correct, turn the shuttle ring to the right. The screen will add a Channel selection. Use the ADJUST dial to select the channel on which your cable box or digital cable box sends a signal to the VCR (normally channel 3 or 4). If you connected your cable box or digital cable box with audio/video cables, use INPUT to select L1 (if you used the rear panel jacks), or L2 (if you used the front panel jacks).
Setting Up Your VCR 12 Turn on the VCR the next day. When you set your TV’s input to view the VCR picture, you will see one of the following messages: – Setup Completed – Press MENU to see the message of AllSet – Setup failed Setup Completed means ALLS ET has successfully completed the setup procedure and set the VCR Plus+ system for recording. Press MENU to clear the screen. ∆AllSet Setup Completed.
Setting Up Your VCR IMPORTANT Automatic channel programming using ALLSET 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 the VCR to a new address.
Setting Up Your VCR Adding and Deleting Channels If necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after you have completed the automatic channel memorizing by using ALLSET. You cannot do this for channels coming from a satellite receiver. 1 Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 60. 2 Set the VCR’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. 3 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.
Setting Up Your VCR Selecting a Channel Now that you have memorized channels, and added or deleted some, you will want to be able to select channels. If you have not yet memorized channels using ALLS ET, see page 16. (If you selected digital cable box, you cannot select any satellite channels.
Setting Up Your VCR Setting the Clock If your clock is set correctly, skip this section. If your VCR cannot set the clock automatically in the A LLSET procedure, you have to set the clock using either Setting the Auto Clock or Setting the Clock Manually. Setting the Auto Clock Your VCR can set the clock automatically by picking up a time signal which some TV and cable channels transmit with their broadcasts.
Setting Up Your VCR If the VCR displays the wrong time 1 Follow the procedure on the previous page to step 3. Then turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 2 You will see the Set the clock menu. Channel will be highlighted. If you know the channel that carries a time signal, turn the ADJUST dial to enter the channel. Most PBS stations broadcast a time signal. For the quickest response, enter your local PBS station. If you don’t know it, leave the channel setting at AUTO. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
Setting Up Your VCR 5 Turn the ADJUST dial until the correct month appears on screen. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 6 Turn the ADJUST dial to set the current year. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 7 Turn the ADJUST dial to set the date. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. ≈Set the clock ƒDaylight savings (OFF) ƒMonth March ƒYear 2001 ƒDate 1 Thursday ƒTime 12:00pmŁ ππππππππππππππππππππππππ Use ADJUST to select, and ENTER. Press MENU to go back.
Recording Your new VCR offers 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 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 : You can record in D-VHS format once, but cannot copy. • Programs prohibited from copying: D-VHS recording is not available. When you record the program prohibited from copying or copy the program with copy restriction, Error CP will appear on the front panel display.
Recording Recording a Current Broadcast in Analog (SVHS/S-VHS ET/VHS) Format 1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR. 2 Select the recording format. See Selecting Recording Format on page 32. 3 Select the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on the remote control or on the front panel. 4 SP/EP INPUT Set the VCR’s input to tuner by pressing INPUT until a channel number is shown on-screen or on the front panel display.
Recording Using One-Touch Recording (OTR) One-Touch Recording (OTR) is a way to begin recording immediately, and have your VCR stop recording and turn off automatically after your show is over. 1 When you record a digital broadcast in D-VHS format, follow the steps 1 to 4 on page 26. When you record a digital broadcast in S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS format, follow the steps 1 to 6 on page 27. When you record an analog broadcast in S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS format, follow the steps 1 to 5 on page 28.
Recording Using Standby One-Touch Recording (OTR2) Standby One-Touch Recording (also called OTR2) is a programming method to begin recording within the next 24 hours and record in 30 minutes intervals. Before you use OTR2, make sure the clock has been set correctly. 1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR. 2 Select the recording format. See Selecting Recording Format on page 32.
Recording Notes about Available Tape and Recording Time Recording Format The available recording format is as follows: Recording format D-VHS S-VHS S-VHS ET VHS D-VHS Yes Yes No Yes Tape S-VHS No Yes No Yes VHS No No Yes Yes When you use a D-VHS tape for D-VHS recording, the recording format is preset to D-VHS format. When recording in analog, the recording format is preset to S-VHS format when you use a D-VHS or S-VHS tape, VHS format when you use a VHS tape.
Recording Using S-VHS Set-Up Menu Selecting Recording Format When recording in analog, the HS-HD2000U allows you to choose between recording in standard VHS or Super VHS (S-VHS) when you use an S-VHS tape. If you use a VHS tape, you can choose to record in S-VHS ET (Expansion Technology) mode or VHS. S-VHS ET mode allows you to record in S-VHS format on a VHS tape.
Recording Selecting S-input Setting To watch the picture from other equipment through the VCR, you have to select the S-video input jack or video input jack that matches the equipment. If you connect the satellite receiver to the VCR with an S-video cable, you have to set Rear Sinput to ON. 1 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears. 2 Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select S-VHS Set-Up. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
Recording 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, the next section tells you how to adjust the functions.
Recording Descriptions of Video Functions 3D-Y/C This function improves the picture quality when you watch or record a TV program or picture coming through your other equipment. You can set this function also by using the DNR&TBC on the front panel. (See the next page.) Set it to ON when you want to use this feature, If not, set it to OFF. DNR + TBC (Digital Noise Reduction + Time Base Correction) This adjusts the picture when playing a tape.
Recording Selecting and Adjusting the Audio and Video Functions 1 If you set your remote control to be able to operate Mitsubishi televisions by code button 1, make sure that the VCR/TV slide switch is set to VCR position. See Using the Remote Control to Operate your TV on page 64. 2 Press VIDEO repeatedly until the function you want to adjust appears.
Timer Recording Mitsubishi offers 6 ways to set your VCR to record upcoming broadcasts. Choose from: D-VHS Timer Recording Analog Timer Recording of Digital Broadcast VCR Plus+ system programming (easy) On LCD programming Conventional VCR timer recording Quick Program (easy) -- VCR does not need to be on to begin programming You can schedule up to 8 recording events within a one month period. Clock must be set before any timer recordings can be performed.
Timer Recording When you program both the D-VHS and analog timer recording When you turn the VCR off, the programmed recording light will appear on the front panel display, showing that the VCR is in stand-by mode for the analog timer recording. In this mode, the D-VHS timer recording you have set may not be recorded depending on the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver that you are using. (Refer to your TV or receiver owner’s guide for the details.
Timer Recording 6 Program to record menu appears. Turn the ADJUST dial to choose the channel you would like to record. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. • Select External L1 if you connect an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394equipped HDTV receiver to the rear panel. • Select External L2 if you connect an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394equipped HDTV receiver to the front panel. 7 Day will flash. Turn the ADJUST dial to choose the day on which you want to record; for example, Monday the 12th.
Timer Recording Conventional VCR Timer Recording 1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR. 2 Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appears on your screen. Turn the ADJUST dial to select Program to record. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, you will see the Recap screen. Wait 4 seconds, and the VCR Plus+ system menu will appear.
Timer Recording 9 Turn the ADJUST dial to set the recording speed: SP = standard play; EP = extended play; AUTO = auto. Auto speed programming is discussed on page 48. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. IMPORTANT If you turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right when you set the timer recording incompletely, Program is not completed will appear on your screen.
Timer Recording VCR Plus+® System Programming The VCR Plus+ system allows you to program your VCR to record by simply entering a PlusCode programming number. You can find this number in TV Guide or possibly your local TV listings. There are 2 ways of using VCR Plus+ System Programming on the HS-HD2000U. You can use either of the 2 following sections, VCR Plus+ System Programming Using the On Screen Display or VCR Plus+ System Programming Using the Remote Control LCD.
Timer Recording 7 If you wish to change the record speed, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right repeatedly until the record speed is flashing. Change the recording speed by turning the ADJUST dial. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 8 To program additional recording times, select an empty program line by turning the ADJUST dial. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. You will return to the VCR Plus+ system menu. Continue the VCR Plus+ system programming procedure from step 3.
Timer Recording IMPORTANT You cannot transfer the PlusCode number while the VCR is recording or on recording pause mode. If the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will appear for 8 seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you can add another one. If the code number you entered is wrong, The PlusCode number is not valid will display on the screen for 8 seconds, and then the VCR Plus+ system menu will appear.
Timer Recording Quick Program Quick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies the process of programming your VCR to record. When you press QUICK PROGRAM on the remote control, you will immediately see the VCR Plus+ system menu and can begin programming right away. QUICK PROGRAM You can use this feature even when the VCR is stopped, playing, fast forwarding, rewinding, or off. (Quick program does not work while using OTR 2.) 1 Press QUICK PROGRAM on the remote control.
Timer Recording On LCD Programming On LCD Programming is a programming method to set the timer recording on the remote control LCD and transfer it to the VCR. For example, setting the timer recording of the program on channel 2, on the 12th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, in SP mode: 1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR. 2 Press LCD PROGRAM on the remote control. The display for programming the timer recording will appear on the remote control LCD and CH will flash.
Timer Recording IMPORTANT You cannot transfer the program while the VCR is recording or on recording pause mode. If you have already programmed 8 recording events, Program memory is full will appear on your screen for 8 seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you can add another one. If two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed for that time will display on your screen for about 8 seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear.
Timer Recording If a tape runs out during timer recording, the VCR ejects the tape and the programmed recording light ( PROG REC ) and the tape status symbol ( ) will flash. Load a new tape and press REC. Recording will resume. The programmed recording will be cancelled unless you turn the VCR off before the recording starts. Do not use an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver to turn on or function the VCR while the VCR is in stand-by mode for the timer recording.
Timer Recording TV Programs that End on the Day After If you want to start the recording at 11:00 PM and end it at 2:00 AM the next day, simply set the start time to 11:00 PM on the recording start day and the end time to 2:00 AM. There is no need to change the day of the week. Program Skip Using Menus Sometimes you may want to skip one day of a timer recording but do not want to erase it.
Timer Recording Cancelling a Timer Recording before the Recording Starts 1 Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR Main Menu will appear on your screen. Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select Program to record. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 2 Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed, turn the ADJUST dial to place the cursor next to the program you wish to cancel. 3 Press CANCEL. The program is erased.
Editing Features Copying a Tape from D-VHS to D-VHS When you connect a D-VHS VCR equipped with IEEE 1394 INTERFACE terminal to the HS-HD2000U with an IEEE 1394 cable, you can copy a tape from D-VHS format to D-VHS. You cannot edit the tape while copying from D-VHS to D-VHS. 1 Connect an IEEE 1394 cable to IEEE 1394 INTERFACE on the playback VCR and to IEEE 1394 INTERFACE on the HS-HD2000U. You can use either of the two IEEE 1394 INTERFACE terminals.
Editing Features Copying a Tape from D-VHS to Analog To copy a tape from D-VHS to analog format, use the HS-HD2000U as a playback VCR and connect to an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver with an IEEE 1394 cable. And then connect an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver to the recording VCR with an S-video/video and audio cable.
Editing Features Copying a Tape from Analog to Analog There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape from analog to analog. One way is to use the HS-HD2000U to record and another VCR for playback. The other way is to use another VCR to record and use the HS-HD2000U for playback. Regardless of which method you may choose, you will need one RCA audio cable and one S-video cable to connect the two VCRs. You can use either a standard RCA video cable or an S-video cable.
Editing Features Using the HS-HD2000U to Playback to Another VCR 1 2 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-HD2000U. If the other VCR is mono, you need a Y-adapter to record both audio channels. If the recording VCR is S-VHS, connect an S-video cable to S-VIDEO IN on the recording VCR and to S-VIDEO OUT on the HS-HD2000U.
Advanced Features Advanced Playback Controls (for analog playback only) shuttle ring Special Effects You can use the shuttle ring and the jog dial on the front panel, or the shuttle ring and the adjust dial on the remote to control the playback speed of the tape. jog dial shuttle ring adjust dial Change the playback speed while tape is paused 1 While the VCR is playing a tape, press PAUSE to freeze the picture. 2 Turn the shuttle ring and hold it to play the tape at a particular speed (see diagram).
Advanced Features Adjusting the Tracking automatic tracking Your VCR automatically adjusts the tape to give you the best quality picture. When you start playback of a newly inserted tape, the DIGITAL TRACKING light (D) will flash, showing that the VCR is adjusting the picture. When the VCR has finished adjusting the picture, the DIGITAL TRACKING light will shine steadily. D (digital tracking) light PWR.
Advanced Features 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. To 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 desired search time by pressing a number button. Number button Search time 1 2 30 sec. 1 min. 3 4 5 6 2 min. 1 min. 3 min. 2 min. 30 sec.
Advanced Features 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 When you wish to return to the point specified in step 1, press VIDEO on the remote control. The video function menu appears on your screen.
Advanced Features repeat playback You 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 will repeat. 1 Press VIDEO on the remote control to display the video function menu. Press VIDEO until the Repeat play function appears.
Advanced Features IMPORTANT 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 Tape function is incorrectly set, if you are using speed search, if you are using a special length cassette (such as T-10 length), or if you are using an S-VHS-C or a VHS-C tape with an adapter.
Advanced Features 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 choices menu appears. Use the ADJUST dial to select Auto power save. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to set to ON.
Advanced Features using PerfecTape® automatically 1 Load a blank tape into the VCR. The VCR will display the testing status screen. When testing, the VCR records for one second, then evaluates the recording it made. The entire test takes about 8 seconds. During this time, the PT light on the front panel will flash. If you wish to cancel the test, press STOP on the remote while the PT light is still flashing. When the test is done, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8 seconds.
Advanced Features Search with Picture When you set Search w/ Picture setting to ON, it allows you to search (FWD/REW) your D-VHS recording with picture. If you turn this setting OFF, you will not see any picture while “searching”. It is preset to ON at the factory. 3 Complete steps 1 and 2 on page 60. Customize choices menu appears. Turn the ADJUST dial to select Go to next page. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. 4 Press the ADJUST buttons to select Search w/ Picture.
Advanced Features Advanced Options Using the remote control to operate your TV The HS-HD2000U remote control can operate many of the frequently-used functions of your TV. You only need one remote to operate both your VCR and TV. The HS-HD2000U remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi televisions, but it can also operate TVs from other manufacturers. To set your remote control for your particular brand of television, follow these instructions.
Advanced Features To program the remote control operational setting The HS-HD2000U has two remote control operational settings, VCR-A and VCR-B. These are available so you may separately control two Mitsubishi VCRs that are placed close together. The VCR-A setting can be used to operate any other Mitsubishi VCR introduced since 1986. Setting the HS-HD2000U to VCR-B will allow the HS-HD2000U be operated without the VCR responding at the same time.
Location of Controls Remote Control remote control LCD See the section “Remote Control LCD”. remote control LCD VCR POWER Turns the VCR on or off. If you have programmed the VCR to record, you need to turn the VCR off. 1 LCD PROGRAM 1 VCR Plus+ 3 TRANSFER 3 QUICK PROGRAM 2 VCR POWER Goes to VCR Plus+ system menu. Exits the programming screen.
Location of Controls Remote Control -- Flip cover open EJECT Ejects a tape. %START TIME OTR 2/% Sets the start time in OTR2 recording. VCR POWER QUICK PROGRAM 1 LCD PROGRAM 1 VCR Plus+ 3 TRANSFER 3 ˙REC LENGTH OTR 2/˙ 2 Sets the recording length in OTR recording. OTR2 EJECT TV AUDIO TV AUDIO 1 START TIME 2 REC LENGTH VIDEO DISPLAY Selects the TV audio settings to be adjusted. VIDEO Selects the audio and video settings to be adjusted. VCR-A/B MUTE SP/EP Q.
Location of Controls Front Panel JOG/CHANNEL REW POWER EJECT SHUTTLE FF DNR&TBC D-VHS cassette slot SP/EP S VIDEO IN 2 VIDEO IN 2 L/MONO-AUDIO IN 2 -R PLAY front panel display STOP PAUSE REC OTR 2 START TIME REC LENGTH audio input 2 jacks video input 2 jack remote control sensor S-video input 2 jack POWER remote control sensor Turns the VCR on or off. If you have programmed your VCR to record, turn off your VCR. Receives signals from the remote control. Do not block it.
Location of Controls Front Panel Display play light digital tracking record light PWR. PT PLAYREC AM PM SP HS STD S-ET EP H PROG REC ST SAP VCR D CH OTR2 LOCK L R M S time counter/current time/remaining time display channel display PerfecTape® light : PT OTR light : Flashes when PerfecTape test is in progress. Stays lit when test is complete. Lights up during recording the program with One-Touch Recording. D-VHS indicator : OTR2 light : Lights up when D-VHS playing/recording.
Location of Controls Rear Panel Jacks ANTENNA R AUDIO L/MONO VIDEO S-VIDEO IN 1 IN OUT 1 R AUDIO L VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT 2 OUT CONVERTER BOX CONTROL IEEE 1394 INTERFACE TIMER RESET VIDEO INput and OUTput jacks TIMER RESET Yellow jacks are for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT) video signals to a monitor TV or from another VCR. The black jacks marked with “S-Video” can be used to connect televisions with S-Video jacks.
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.
Trouble Checks If your VCR malfunctions, try the following steps prior to contacting your Mitsubishi Dealer: 1 Check theTrouble Checks below to see if there is a solution to the current problem that you are experiencing. 2 If the problem is not addressed on the Trouble Checks, the safety circuits in the VCR may be in operation, thus please try the following: (the clock setting and the timer recording will be deleted.) 3 1 If possible, press EJECT on the front panel and remove the tape.
Trouble Checks Problem Try This... Playback is noisy or “snowy”. • • • VCR remote does not function. • • • 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 cleaned by a qualified service technician.
Specifications FORMAT VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM RECORD/PLAYBACK SYSTEM ANTENNA TUNER DIGITAL INTERFACE INPUT/OUTPUT HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO COMB FILTER TIMER PROGRAM CAPACITY MEMORY BACKUP TIME MAXIMUM RECORDING TIME (D-VHS) (S-VHS/VHS) REWIND TIME POWER REQUIREMENT POWER CONSUMPTION DIMENSIONS WEIGHT SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard with Hi-Fi audio and D-VHS standard EIA standard; NTSC color Video -- 4 heads Audio -- 2 Hi-Fi channels and 1 monaural audio control Digital -- HS
Index D daylight savings time ................... 24 digital tracking light...................... 69 display button .............................. 67 displaying current time ................ 60 displaying time gauge ................. 59 DNR&TBC button ....................................... 68 using .................................. 35, 36 D-VHS button ....................................... 68 indicator ................................... 69 tape setting ..............................
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Warranty MITSUBISHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER LIMITED WARRANTY MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (MDEA) warrants to the original purchaser of this video cassette recorder if purchased from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer that, should it prove defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material: a. Parts. For one year from the date of original purchase at retail, we will repair or replace, at our option, any defective part including the video head without charge for the part.
For your nearest Mitsubishi Authorized Service Center call 1-800-332-2119 MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 9351 Jeronimo Road Irvine, CA 92618-1904 www.mitsubishi-tv.com © 2001 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.
