Mitsubishi Electronics HS-HD1100U User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDEROWNER’S GUIDEMODEL HS-HD1100UThis Video Cassette Recorder is based on the D-VHS and VHS formats. Only video cassette tapes with

8Hooking Up Your VCRConnections to Integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV ReceiverIf you connect the HS-HD1100U to an integrated HDTVor an IEEE 13

9Hooking Up Your VCRNotes about IEEE 1394 networkThe IEEE 1394-equipped devices that are available to be connected to the HS-HD1100U are an integrated

10Connections to Home Theater ReceiverYou may wish to connect your VCR to a Home TheaterReceiver so that you can take advantage of the SurroundSound a

11PlaybackSetting Up Your VCR to Playback/Recording theDigital Broadcast in D-VHS (digital) Format1 Make sure that your VCR and the integrated HDTV or

123 You are now watching the VCR’s picture. To go back to viewing the picturefrom the TV, press the TV’s INPUT button to go back to the previous ANTE

13Loading a TapeTapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged in. Even whenthe VCR POWER is off, loading a tape will automatically

14Using Basic Playback ControlsRewinding a TapeWhile the tape is stopped, press REW on the remote control or turn the shuttle ringon the front panel t

15Your VCR comes with Mitsubishi’s exclusive on-screen operatingsystem. This system has been developed to simplify the operation of your VCRwith cl

16Adding and Deleting ChannelsIf necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after you have completedthe automatic channel memorization.1 Make

17Setting the ClockYou have to set the clock using either Setting the Auto Clock or Setting theClock Manually.Setting the Auto ClockYour VCR can set t

♦ High-Definition Digital Recording and Playback♦ IEEE 1394 Interface for Digital Home Networking♦ Rew/FF at 500X speed (:43 seconds for a T-120 tape)

18If the VCR displays the wrong time1 Follow the procedure on the previous page to step 3. Press ENTER.2 You will see the Set the clock menu. Channe

195 Press the ADJUST buttons until the correct month appears on screen. PressENTER.6 Press the ADJUST buttons to set the current year. Press ENTER.7

20Your new VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that take full advantage ofour advanced electronics. First, you can learn how to record a c

21Recordingrecording copy protected digital programsSome programs have copy protect data to prohibit or restrict recording.• Programs without copy pro

22Recording a Current Broadcast in VHS (analog)Format1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.2 Select the speed at which you

23Using One-Touch Recording (OTR)One-Touch Recording (OTR) is a way to begin recording immediately and haveyour VCR stop recording and turn off automa

24Using Standby One-Touch Recording (OTR2)Standby One-Touch Recording (also called OTR2) is a programming method tobegin recording within the next 24

25Notes about Available Tape and Recording TimeRecording FormatThe available recording format is as follows:When you use a D-VHS tape for D-VHS record

26Using Audio and Video FunctionsThe audio and video function menus allow you to set things such as listening to thestereo track of your recording, or

27Descriptions of Video FunctionsTape (Tape)Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Remaining Time display. Theremaining time function doe

1To connect your VCR, go to page 4.To play a tape, go to page 11.To record a program, go to page 20.To learn about Advanced Features, go to page 42.SH

28Mitsubishi offers 5 ways to set your VCR to record upcoming broadcasts. Choosefrom:D-VHS (digital) Timer RecordingVHS (analog) Timer Recording of D

29When you program both the D-VHS (digital) and VHS (analog) timer recordingWhen you turn the VCR off, the programmed recording light will appear on t

306 Day will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to choose the day on which youwant to record; for example, Monday the 11th.Your choices are:• a single d

31¬Program to record ƒChannel 2 ƒDay Monday 11 ƒStart time 11:30am ƒStop time 1:30pm ƒRecord spe

32IMPORTANTIf you press ENTER when you set the timer recording incompletely, CurrentProgram is not completed will appear on your screen.If two program

33Timer RecordingVCR Plus+® System ProgrammingThe VCR Plus+ system allows you to program your VCR to record by simplyentering a PlusCode programming n

347 If you wish to change the record speed, press ENTER repeatedly until therecord speed is flashing. Change the recording speed by pressing theADJUS

35Timer Recording HintsTo use the VCR before timer recording begins, press POWER on the remote once.This turns the programmed recording light off and

36Program CautionIf your VCR is set to record in VHS format, but the power is still ON within 3minutes before timer recording starts, this screen will

37Cancelling a Timer Recording before the Recording Starts1 Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR MainMenu will appear on y

2IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSPlease read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it.Follow all warnings and instruction

38Editing FeaturesIEEE 1394INTERFACEHS-HD1100U ANOTHER D-VHS VCRIEEE 1394INTERFACEIEEE 1394INTERFACE1 Connect an IEEE 1394 cable to IEEE 1394INTERFACE

39Editing FeaturesIEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiverintegrated HDTVORIEEE 1394INTERFACEHS-HD1100U PLAYBACKRECORDING VCRIEEE 1394INTERFACEIEEE 1394INTERF

40Copying a Tape from Analog to AnalogThere are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape from analog to analog.One way is to use the HS-HD1100U to reco

41Editing FeaturesRAUDIOVIDEOOUTOUTLRLRLRECORDINGAUDIO OUT LAUDIO OUT RAUDIO IN RAUDIO IN LVIDEO INVIDEO OUTHS-HD1100U PLAYBACK Using the HS-HD1100

42Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Playback Controls (for analog playback only)Special EffectsYou can use the shuttle ring and the jog dial on the front pane

43Adjusting the Trackingautomatic trackingYour VCR automatically adjusts the tape to give you the best quality picture. Whenyou start playback of a n

44Quick search (CM skip)Quick search lets you skip over the tape you are playing in about 30 secondintervals. It is designed so that you can quickly

45Counter zero stopCounter zero stop allows you to quickly access the beginning of a recorded orplayback section of a tape. The counter zero stop wil

46repeat playbackYou can playback a section of tape over and over using repeat playback. The tapewill play until the next index mark, rewind to the p

47IMPORTANTThe time gauge and remaining time work by detecting control signals onrecorded tapes. Therefore, they do not function while playing blank

316 Power LinesAn outside antenna systemshould not be located in the vi-cinity of overhead power lines orother electric light or power cir-cuits, or w

48Auto power save (auto-off)When the Auto Power Save feature is turned on, the VCR will automatically turn offafter remaining idle for 30 minutes. If

49The VCR will display the testing status screen. When testing, the VCR records forone second, then evaluates the recording it made. The entire test

50Advanced OptionsUsing the remote control to operate your TVThe HS-HD1100U remote control can operate many of the frequently-usedfunctions of your TV

51To program the remote control operational settingThe HS-HD1100U has two remote control operational settings, VCR-A and VCR-B.These are available so

52Location of ControlsRemote ControlVCR POWERTurns the VCR On or Off. If you have programmed theVCR to record, you need to turn the VCR off.EJECTEjec

53JOG/CHANNELChanges channels when tape is stopped.Adjusts tracking and picture vibration.SHUTTLE ringFast forwards a tape or fast forward searches by

54Location of ControlsPerfecTape® light : PTFlashes when PerfecTape test is in progress.Stays lit when test is complete.D-VHS indicator : Lights

55Location of ControlsIEEE 1394INTERFACEANTENNAOUTINTIMERRESETIN 1AUDIOVIDEOOUTIN 1OUTL L/MONORRRear Panel JacksVIDEO INput and OUTput jacksYellow j

56Important InformationSpecial Information Concerning Stationary Images or Letterbox Images:For best performance and longest life, the normal use of a

57Trouble ChecksIf your VCR malfunctions, try the following steps prior to contacting your Mitsubishi Dealer:1 Check the Trouble Checks below to see i

4Hooking Up Your VCRUnpacking Your VCRAs you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included:IMPORTANTNever place any heavy obj

58Trouble ChecksTry This...• Try automatic head cleaning.• Clean the video heads using a dry-type video head cleaning cassette.Do not use a wet-type h

59SpecificationsFORMAT VHS NTSC standard with Hi-Fi audio and D-VHS standardVIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM EIA standard; NTSC colorRECORD/PLAYBACK SYSTEM Video -

60Ddaylight savings time ... 18digital tracking light... 54display button ... 52displayi

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5IMPORTANTYou must use one of the connections shown on page 5 and 6 in order to record television or cable programs.Hooking Up Your VCRVHFUHFVHF/UHFAN

6Connecting Cable and Cable Box, if only some channels are scrambled1 You will need a cable splitter, five lengths of coaxialcable, and a cable A/B sw

7IMPORTANTYour TV Owner’s Guide may have additionalsuggestions for audio video hookups.To connect your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) TV,connect only the