Mitsubishi Electronics HS-U778 Read Instructions, Retain Instructions, Heed Warnings, Cleaning

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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 the VCR. Thank you.

1Read Instructions

All the safety and operating in- structions should be read before the product is operated.

2Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instruc- tions should be retained for future reference.

3Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6Attachments

Do not use attachments not rec- ommended by the product manu- facturer as they may cause hazards.

7Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near wa- ter — for example,near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,tripod, bracket,or table rec- 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 should be moved with care. Quick stops,excessive

force, and un- even surfaces may cause the product and cart combina- tion to over- turn.

10Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to 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.

11Power 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 product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12Grounding or Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade 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- place your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,convenience recep- tacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14OutdoorAntenna 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 and supporting structure, ground- ing of the lead-in wire to an an- tenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,location of antenna-discharge unit, connec- tion to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

 

ANTENNA

 

LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

 

 

ANTENNA

 

DISCHARGE UNIT

ELECTRIC

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

 

SERVICE

GROUNDING

EQUIPMENT

CONDUCTORS

 

 

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

 

GROUND CLAMPS

 

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

 

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)

15Lightning

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 to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

16Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of

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Contents Video Cassette Recorder OWNER’S Guide Special Features HS-U778 Shortcuts Cleaning AccessoriesPower Sources Power LinesReplacement Parts Safety CheckOverloading ServicingUnpacking Your VCR Hooking Up Your VCRChoosing a Hookup Cable System with Cable Box Antenna or Cable System without Cable BoxHooking UpYourVCR Connections to TV with Audio Video Inputs Hooking Up Your VCRConnections to Satellite Receiver DSS is a registered trademark of DirecTV, IncConnections to Home Theater Receiver Connections to A/V Network Connections to IR EmitterSetting UpYour VCR PlaybackTV with Audio/ Video Inputs TV without Audio/Video InputsOperatingYour Remote Control Loading a TapePlaying a Tape PlaybackUsing Basic Playback Controls Unloading a TapeSetting UpYour VCR Memorizing Channels AutomaticallySetting Up Your VCR If you choose Cable or Indoor/outdoor antIf you choose Cable box only or Digital cable box only ÄChannelSatellite Receiver Control Setting UpYourVCR±Sat.receiver OFF Adding and Deleting Channels Sony Dish Network Toshiba Panasonic Hughes NoneSelecting a Channel Digital cable boxSelecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels directly Selecting satellite channels sequentiallySetting the Auto Clock Setting the ClockÄClock set If theVCR displays the wrong time Setting the Clock ManuallyÄChannel Auto Enter ÄMonth MarchRecording Recording a Current BroadcastUsing One-Touch Recording OTR If you program too much time into the OTR timerRecording How OTR affects other controlsTo cancel OTR2 Using Standby One-Touch Recording OTR2How OTR2 affects other controls Using S-VHS Set-Up Menu Selecting Recording FormatIf you use S-VHS tape for recording If you use VHS tape for recordingSelecting S-input Setting Using S-throughÄFront S-input ÄRear S-inputUsing Audio and Video Functions Descriptions of Audio FunctionsAudio monitor Listen to Normal recording RecordSelecting and adjusting the audio and video functions Descriptions ofVideo FunctionsTimer Recording Conventional VCR Timer RecordingConventionalVCR timer recording VCR Plus+ system programming easyTimer Recording ÄDayÄStart time ÄRecord speedCanceling a recording in progress There are two ways to cancel a recording in progressQuick Program Changing while programmingVCR Plus+ System Programming Each weekAfter you have made your choice, press Enter ÄOnce ÄDaily ÄWeekly¤ 2 MO11 1130a 130pSP Timer Recording Hints Auto speed programmingProgram skip using menus Program skip using the Power buttonChanging timer recording settings Program cautionUsing a satellite receiver Canceling a timer recording before the recording startsMemory backup Using Two VCRs to Copy Editing FeaturesUsing the HS-U778 to record from another VCR Editing Features Using the HS-U778 to playback to another VCRAdvanced Playback Controls Advanced FeaturesSpecial effects Advanced Features Adjusting the TrackingTime Counter Quick search CM skip Searching TechniquesSpeed search Counter zero stop Index searchAutomatic index marks Manual index marksUsing PrograManager Memorizing the contents of the tapeÄAssign/Enter Tape No. ÄDisplay memorized data Tape No.0 Page 1/1ÄDisplay current data ÄDisplay memorized data Searching the recorded programSep Sat 1000a Confirming/erasing the memorized data Tape No.0Displaying the Current Time To make the time gauge and the remaining time appearCustomize Choices Menu Auto power save auto-offVideo mute Setting up PerfecTape Using PerfecTape automaticallyRF converter PerfecTapeRental Xpress Using PerfecTape manuallyÄRental Xpress Active A/V Network Auto PrograManager ÄYes ÄNoUsing the remote control to operate your TV Setting up your remote control to operate your TVOperating your TV with the HS-U778 remote control Advanced OptionsTo program the remote control operational setting When you wish to operate the other VCRTo reprogram the HS-U778 to respond to VCR-A signals again Child LockRemote Control Location of ControlsFront Panel Location of Controls Front Panel DisplayRear Panel Jacks Video game patterns and scoreboards Important InformationClosed Captioning Problem Try This Trouble ChecksTrouble Checks Specifications IndexIndex Page Page Warranty Mitsubishi Video Cassette Recorder Limited WarrantyFor your nearest Mitsubishi Authorized Service Center call
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