,_ MITSUBISHI Projection TV Owner's Guide
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO 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.
_ Table MITSUBISHI OWNER'S of Contents Important Preface: GUIDE Safeguards Welcome Summary Unpacking What's to Mitsubishi of Special Features in Each Chapter 1: Getting Overview 5 ................................................................. 6 .......................................................................... Used in this Guide to Know Your of the Control .................................................. TV ....................................................... Panel ...
Table of Contents Getting Started Selecting the Customizing Adjusting Using the Adjusting Adjusting (cont.) (cont.) A/V memory position ................................................. the A/V memory position .......................................... the video settings ........................................................ closed caption decoder ................................................ the sound .................................................................... the audio functions ........
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION SET AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER. io Read Instructions Read all safety and operating operating the appliance. Retain Instructions Retain the safety and operating future reference. 2. 3. 4, Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings operating instructions.
Important 14. Power Safeguards (cont.) 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. 15.
A PREFACE Welcome to Mitsubishi Congratulations on your purchase of' this Mitsubishi TV. Your _V is designed for superb viewing pleasure as well as continued reliability.
Summary of Special Features Your top rated Mitsubishi 181-Channel Q Capacity TV delivers: --- programs up to 181 channels. Illuminated Multibrand Remote Control with TV/VCRr DVD/AUDIO Control --- uses a single remote control transmitter to operate the TV, selected Mitsubishi VCRs, DVD player and audio components, as well as certain VCRs and cable boxes from other manufacturers. ViewPoint ® On-Screen Operating System TV's features with easy-to-follow instructions.
€ Unpacking Your TV What you will find As you unpack your new TV, please items are included: • an owner's guide containing • a registration • a remote c,heck to be sure the following a warranty card control transmitter • a set of two AAA size batteries • an Active A/V Network for the remote control cable A few suggestions Before you hook up your new TV, please 0 Complete the serial the unit. O Keep the box and packing a few minutes to: the registration card.
t What's in Each Chapter Here's what you will find in this owner's guide: Chapter 1, Getting to Know Your TV Introduces you to the location and functions of your TV of buttons Chapter 2, Connecting Your TV Provides directions for connecting a VCR, antenna, other equipment to your TV Chapter 3, Operating Step-by-step instructions 4, Using the Special Features for enjoying the unique functions Chapter Summary resolving 5, Troubleshooting of problems you might encounter them explains the procedure
t Some Conventions Used in this Guide Mitsubishi has gone to great effort to provide you with an easy-tofollow, useful owner's guide. You will find that different types of information are treated in different ways. 4 You should pay particular attention to topics bulleted by a red arrow and either an Important or a Warning label. These terms are used sparingly in the owner's guide. They are intended to highlight information which should be carefully read.
_ Getting CHAPTER toONEKnow Your TV Now that you have unpacked your TV, read through the safety information and glanced at the overview of how th!is owner's guide is organized, it's time to become familiar with the buttons and controls you will be using when you operate the 'I_7. This chapter will introduce the range of options available when using the buLtons on the remote control or on the TY's control panel. It also offers some general guidelines for using the remote control.
Overview of the Control Panel Q intelligent room illumination sensor (IRIS) This is the sensor which regulates the automatic cont:cast and brightness adjustment for the IRIS feature. Instructions, for user access and use of IRIS are detailed !LnChapter 3, Customizing the A/V memory. ® program timer indicator (PROGtL_¢I TIMER) This indicator lights up in green when you turn the TV on. It blinks in green when the on timer is set and the TV's power is off.
Overview of the Control Panel (cont.) (Z) menu button (MENU) Use this button to display the on-screen menu system, contains additional instructions for special fuactions. which (_) enter button (ENTER) Use this button after selecting an item from the on-screen menu system. It is also used with the PIP button. ® input button (INPUT) Use to select the input source :you wish to view: • TV channels on Antenna A (Ant-A) or Antenna and/or • other equipment connected to Input 1, 2 or 3.
Overview of the Remote Control Getting ready to use installing the batteries the remote control 0 Take the two AAA size batteries from the packing bag. O Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing in the direction of the arrow and lifting off' the cover.
Getting some ready to use the remote control (cont.) do's and don'ts To ensure that your remote follow these guidelines: control will continue working properly, • Don't press two or more buttons at the same time, unless are specifically instructed to do so in this owner's guide. • Don't allow the remote • Avoid dropping control to get wet or become the remote control on a hard • When cleaning the remote control, chemicals. Use only a soft, slightly general you heated. surface.
Remote Control Buttons and Functions This section provides you with an overview buttons and the features that they control. of the remote contrors This section does not provide detailed explanations on the use of these buttons. To determine which buttons are used with a particular feature, refer to the instructions for that feature. The instructions for individual features are found in Chapter 3, Operating Your TV and Chapter 4, Using the Special Features.
Remote control buttons VCR-A TV- and functions (cont.) POWER CHAhlNEL Q® ®Q® ® ® _ou_ @ ® @ ® @ @ @ @ INPUT ® MUTE ;K PROG.
Remote control @ select switch Your remote control has four layers: the TV layer, the VCR-A layer, the DVD layer, and the AUDIO layer. You can set up each of these layers to operate a different piece of equipment. Use this switch to select the layer you want to set up or use. buttons and functions (cont.) @QuickProgram (QUICK PROG.) Use this button to directly display the VCR menu for recording or to return to your TV from QUICK PROG. recording. You must be in the VCR layer.
Remote @)home button control (HOME) Press to return to regular TV viewing from the on-screen menus, to turn off the on-screen displays, and to cancel the closed captioning. (_) menu button (MENU) Use this button to display the on-screen menu system, which contains additional instructions for special functions. (j_ picture-in-picture controls Use to control the special picture-inpicture (PIP) function. (See Using the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Modes in Chapter 4.
_ CHAPTER Connecting TWO Your TV This chapter offers step-by-step instructions for completing most common hook-ups.
Overview of the Back Panel J ANT-A CA! _LE LOOP-OUT @ @ @ @ INPUT-1 ANT-B @@@ INPUT-2 ACTIVE AN NETWORK @ OUTPUT MONITOR, q'UNEIR VIDE_O R S-VIDEO @ (!) antenna terminals (ANT-A, CABLE', LOOP OUT, ._-T-B) Use ANT-A and ANT-B terminals to receive a signal f?om VHF/ UHF antennas or your cable system. Use the CABLE LOOP OUT Terminal to send the signal being received by the ANT-A terminal out to another component (such as a VCR). (_) S-VIDEO input terminal _.
Overview ® ® of the back panel audio input terminals Use these terminals to connect other component to the TV, (cont.) the audio output active A]V Network terminal Use this terminal to connect a Mitsubishi active A/V network terminal. from a VCR or VCR that has an ® video monitor/tuner output terminal Use this terminal to send the TV's video signal to an A/V receiver or other equipment.
€ Basic Connections This section explains the basic connections you will need to make between your TV, antennae and VCR. You will see there are different connections shown depending on the type of antenna you are using and whether or not you have a cable box. Choose the type of connection for the type of equipment you have. If you are haxdng difficulty making the connections to your TV, you may want to contact your Mitsubishi dealer or your local[ cable company.
TV + antenna equipment or cable without a cable box you will need If you have a standard 75-ohm coaxial cable, you will not need additional equipment. If your antenna has two 1,_ads (called twin lead or 300 ohm antenna lead), you will need to acquire: /4 300 ohm - in • One 300-75 ohm matching transformer connecting )'5 ohm - out. a cable Push or screw the end of the cable onto the ANT-A terminal TV. 75 Ohm _ on the TV Rear Terminals Cable 300 Ohm A_°r.
TV + cable equipment with a cable box you will need Use this hook-up if you do not need a cable box to descramble basic cable channels, but you do need a cable box tc descramble premium cable channels. This hook-up will allow you to use your TV's advanced channel changing features, such as SuperQuickView , while watching basic cable chani_els on Antenna-A.
TV + cable with a cable box (cont.) TVRear Terminals r fi ANT-A Incoming Cable CABLE LOOP-OUT -.@@@ INPUT-1 ANT-B ( INPUT-2 OUTPUT MONITOP#'IUN -R @|@__ s.v,.
TV + separate equipment UHF and VHF antennas you will need If UHF and VIIF signals are brought into your home with two separate antennae, you'll need to combine them in order to connect them to the TV. To do this you will need a UHF/VHF combiner. (There are different combiners for different kinds of wires. Che_k with your local electronics store for the kind of combiner you. need.) Pictured standard to the right is a combiner.
TV + VCR equipment + antenna or cable without a cable box: you will need You may want to connect a VCR alon ,_with your antennas To complete this hook-up, you may need the following equipment: • One 75 ohm coaxial or cable.
TV + VCR (cont.) + antenna or cable without a cable box procedure O Connect terminal the incoming cable or antenna on the VCR. O Connect terminal one end of a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA on the VCR. Connect the other end of the coaxial nal on the TV. O _Important: to the ANTENNA_IN cable to the ANT-A termi- Connect an RCA pin-type video cable to the VIDEO OUT terminal on the back of the VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the VIDEO INPUT r_erminal on the back of the television.
TV + VCR (cont.) + antenna or cable without a cable box VCR Rear 0 .
TV + VCR equipment + cable with a cable box you will need This hook-up will allow you to record scrambled viewing another channel.
TV + VCR + cable procedure (See illustration with a cable on the following box (cont.) page.) O Connect the incoming of the TV. cable to the ANT-A terminal O Connect a coaxial cable from the cable LOOP-OUT the back of the TV to the cable box IN terminal. on the back terminal[ Connect a second coaxial cable from the OUT terminal cable box. Connect the other end of this cable to the ANTENNA-IN terminal on the back of tile VCR.
TV + VCR + cable with a cable box (cont.) 0 Start playing 0 Use the INPUT button on your TV's remote control to select the correct input. If you connected the VCR to INPUT-l, select Input-1. If you connected tile VCR to INPUT-2, select Input-2. a tape on your VCR. VCR Rear VCR Rear Terminals ___ F-White Lead L_-"_J _ / _,_------_ / WhitE! Lead-- _..--._ Yellow , " Lead 0 r_-.
TV + stereo audio system You may want to hear the sound from your TV and/or VCR through your home audio system. To do this, complete the necessary connections shown on previous pages of this .chapter, then follow the procedure on this page. equipment you will need __--_ •o oo pa.a io y e%,yo H need • One set of RCA pin-type cables. audio procedure 0 Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT terminals on the back of the TV.
TV + Mitsubishi terminals products that have A/V Network The A/V Network is a special system that Mitsubishi developed to make it easier to use many products with only one remote control. When the supplied cable is connected between two Mitsubishi products with the A/V Network, you can point the remote control at one product and it will "pass" the remote control command to the other.
TV + Mitsubishi terminals products that have A/V Network Mitsubishi Component Rear Panel o TV Rear Panel f I ACTIVE AN _IE3WCRK .
CHAPTEo R T Operatmg rour HREE TV Now that your TV is connected to a cable system and/or an antenna and possibly some external components, it's t:Lme to enjoy your equipment. This chapter will explain how to operate the TV, first focusing on functions that are basic aud easy and then explaining some advanced features.
Getting Started This section is designed to get you started enjoying your new TV. If you follow these procedures one by ore, you will soon he_r_ discovering everything your television car_ do. You'll find information on: • Using the remote control and other equipment • Turning • Changing • Setting source to watch boxes, your VCR or other the ViewPoint ® on.
Using boxes about the remote and other your remote control to operate equipment VCRs, cable control This TV's remote control has four "layers": the rlRr layer, the VCRA layer, the DVD layer, and the AUDIO layer. Each layer can be used to operate a different component in your t_JV system. You choose the layer you want to use by setting the "select" switch across the top of the remote control. When you first receive your remote control, the TV layer is set up to operate your Mitsubishi TV and VCR-A.
Using boxes If your VCR is this brand... Mitsubishi (A) Mitsubishi (B) Canon Emerson Funai General Electric Gotdstar Hitachi JVC ...enter this code 01 02 03 04, 05 06 03 07 08 09 the and remote other control components ...enterthis code If your VCR is this brand... Sharp_ Sony Sylvania S_ymphonic Teknika Toshiba Totevision Zenith 08, 13, 20 14 Sanyo 0 Release O Press If the your VCR the POWER cable ...
Using boxes the remote and other control to operate components (cont.) VCRs, cable 4_...A ,, setting digital If your cable box is this brand.,. ABC Co{orVoice Comtronics Gemini General Electric General instruments Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Macom Magnavox Memorex ...
Using boxes using the remote and other your remote control to operate components (cont.) control to operate VCRs, your cable cable box After you have set up your remote control for your particular brand of cable box, you can use the remote to operate your cable box O Use the select switch on the remote control to choose the layer that you set up to operate your cable box: AUDIO or DVD. O Point the remote buttons.
Using boxes notes Important: b Important: the remote control to operate and other components (cont.) about your remote VCRs, cable control Sometimes manufacturers will change their products, or they may use more than one code. If this is the case, your remote may not be able to operate your VCR or cable box. When you replace the batteries will usually return to its initial your remote again. using your disc player remote control in your remote control, the remote setting.
Turning _Important: the TV on/off Before using the remote control to operate the TV, set the select switch on the top of the remote control to TV. Use the POWER button on either the control panel or the remote control to turn the TV on and off. The power indicator will light up in green when you turn the TV on. 1 |- o OR _Important: 46 There is always a small amount of current flowing into the TV, even when the power is turned off.
Selecting the input other equipment source to watch your VCR or If you connected components such as VCRs, c,amcorders, cr laserdisc players to your TV, you will need to change the input source to view the signals from these components. To select an input source, press the input control panel or on the remote control.
Changing channels Your TV offers you five ways of changing channels once their numbers have been programmed into channel memory: • selecting channels one-by-one channel down (V) controls • directly • using accessing a channel the QuickView TM by pressing • using the SuperQuickView channels on a user-chosen To change channels faster, up (A) and the number buttons option to recall the last channel • using the special QuickView memorized channel _Important: with the channel TM option to swit
Changing channels (cont.) changing channels one-by-one To change channels: Press one of the channel buttons (CHANNEL) on the control panel or on the remote control. The _I_ will automatically tune to the next memorized channel. } changing channels diirectly "1 _®®(9 To move directly to a particular channel without goin'g l;hrough the programmed channds in-between O Use the number buttons on the remote control to select the number of the channel want to view.
Changing channels (cont.) using the QuickView TM optllon The QuickView feature can work in two ways: to recall the last channel viewed (Last Channel Recall), or to recall a channel you put into QuickV:iew memory. TM TM If you have not memorized any channels into QuickView Memory, Last Channel Recall allows you to use the QV button to switch back and forth between the current channel_ and the last one viewed.
Changing channels (cont.) using the SuperQuickView option _L _®®E_ e®®N To view selected programmed into SuperQuickView TM channels TM memory: O Enter the desired channel into SuperQuickView memory. For addit!Lonal information, reference Using S uper_uJcKvmw ,._ ........ in fhis chapter. TM o Press the SQV button repeatedly to view the SQV channels in sequence.
Understanding the ViewPoint One of the distinctive features ® on-screen menus of this TV is Mitsubishi's exclusive l ViewPoint ® ON-SCREEN OPERATING SYSTI-M Unlike other television menu systems, ViewPoint ® includes a special Picture-in-Picture screen to let you view the TV picture while you are using the menu. ViewPoint ®also provides step-by-step of the TV_s special capabilities. When using the ViewPoint mind: • The selected • The on-screen minutes.
Setting the clock Your TV contains an internal clock. If _ere is a broadcaster in your area that is sending the current time along with !its regular broadcast signal, then your TV can automatically set its clock with this signal. Otherwise, you can set the clock yourself. _]TV Main Menu [] First Time Setup [] Customize Display [] Advanced Features [] Select A/V Memory ]ADJUST to enter MENU to exit menus First Time Setup [] Memorize Channels .SettheCIock [] Add/delete ft.
Setting [] the clock (cont.) If you follow daylight savings time, use the ADJUST buttons to answer the question with "On". Otherwise, answer "OFF'. Press ENTER .... Set the Clock Auto clock: On [_Day : Sunday [] Time [] Time : 12:00 pm [] Daylight savings zone: Central : Off _-----'] ADJUST 1"_ The automatic clock set up is completed. The screen will return to the "First Time Setup" menu.
Memorizing channels You can use the menus to automatically memorize the channels your TV can receive and skip the unused Channels. Once channels are memorized, you can scan through them using the channel up/ down controls on the remote control and control panel. [_TV [] Main Menu Customize Display r_FirstTimeSetup [] Advanced Features [] Select I O Use the ,_J)JUST buttons select "First Time Setup". ENTER.
Adding + and deleting channels m After all available channels have been memorized with the "Memorize Channels" feature, channels with weaker signals added or deleted with the following :procedure.
Setting the AN Network The A/V Network is a system that Mitsubishi developed to make it easier to operate many products with one remote control. When the A/V Network is connected between two Mitsubishi products, you can point the remote control at one product and it will "pass" the remote control command to the other. To set up the A/V Network, follow the steps below. O Press the MENU button on the []TV Main Menu remote control. The Main [] First Time Setup Menu will appear on the screen.
Adjusting the convergence Your Mitsubishi Projection TV has three picture tubes and[ large diameter lenses which are aligned to project light beams on the screen. Each picture tube projects only one color; red, green or blue. This special feature allows you to finely tur.e the convergence at 5 positions if you think that the red and/or blue light beams are out of alignment. For the best picture, the beams should be a[igned at each of the 5 adjustment positions which appear on the screen.
Selecting the Menu Type You can display the on-screen menus in one of two ways. The "Standard Menu", which is illustrated in this manual, provides step-by-step instructions for all features. The "Advanced Menu" lets you select each feature directly by its name and icon. Your TV's normal setting is the "Standard meau".
Selecting the menu type (cont.) If you select the "Standard menu", the screen will return to the "Customize Display" menu. If :you selected the "Advanced menu", the screen will show the menu illustrated below. To operate the Advanced menu, use the ADJUST buttons 1;ohighlight the icon of the feature you want to use, then press ENTER. The name of the highlighted icon appears at the bottom of the screen. This menu will disappear if you do not select an item within five minutes.
Naming the input This feature allows you to name the inputs so tha_: you can keep track of components you have connected to your TV. For example, you might name one input "VCR", and another one "DISC". After naming, the new name will appear on the screen _tisplay. The original names are: "Input-l", "Input-2 '_and "Input-3".
Naming the channels To help you keep track of the many channels available, yolzLcan name the channels your TV receives. In this menu, the ENTER button performs the same function as the ADJUST keys in other menus. After you enter a name, it will appear on-screen, next to the channel number. O Press the MENU buttoa on the _--]1_/Main Menu remote control. Main Menu [] First Time Setup will appear [] Customize Display []Advanced Features [] O Use the ADJUST select "Customize Press ENTER.
Using video mute When you use the video mute functions, your TV will display a blue screen whenever it is receiving a weak external input from Input-l, Input-2, or Input-3. If you want to try viewing a weak external input signal, you can turn the video mute off. _]TV Main Menu O Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Selecting the menu. language This TV allows you to display the on-screen languages: English or Spanish (Espaiio]). [] TV Main Menu [] First Time Setup Menu will appear to enter MENU to exit menus Customize [] Select [] Name the Input [] Name the Channels [] Use Video [] Select O Use _:he ADJUST buttons to select "Customize Display". Press the ENTER button.
Selecting the AN memory position Your TV has five A/V memory positions. Each A/V memor.¢ position contains preset picture and sound settings to best su:it the type of program you are watching. You can adjust the settings for these memories as much as you like.
Selecting the AN memory position Although the preset A/V memory positions are designed to optimize the picture and sound quality fi_r different types of programming, you can adjust individual settings (tint, treble, etc.) for any position. See Customizing the A/VMemory Position in this chapter for information on adjusting individual video and audio settings.
Customizing the A/V memory position You can adjust the individual video and audio settings for each of the five preset A/V memory positions to select your desired picture and sound qualities. This section provides desc_ptions of each video and audio setting, and explains how to adjus!: them for the A/V memory positions. (See "Selecting the A/V r_emory position'; in this chapter for more information.
Customizing the A/V memory position (cont.) AV The Color temp (Color temperature) allows you to set how the TV will display white images. Your choices are "Low," "High," or "Middle". • With the "Low" setting, white images o:a-,_creen will have a warm cast to them. This setting represents the 6500°t( industry standard. • With the "High" setting, white images on..screen will have a cool cast to them. This setting may pro,ride the most realistic picture under bright flourescent lighting.
Customizing O Press the A/V memory either The setting the ADJUST appears position (cont.) right or the ADJUST at the bottom left button. of the screen. O While the setting is still on the screen, left buttons to adjust it. O Brightness selected. use the ADJUST right/ ,r _i _,Important: Brightness selected.
Customizing Using closed the AN caption memory posil_ion (cont,,) decoder Many broadcasters now supply closed captioning information along with their regular broadcasts. Your TV can decode that information and display it on the TV sc.reen. Closed captioning was initially designed so that those with hearing difficulties could more fully enjoy viewing television.
Customizing the A/V memory position (cont.) AV adjusting the closed caption decoder You can access the closed caption decoder screerL using the MENU or AV MEMORY button. When adjusting the closed caption "_ decoder, you can use the buttons ,on the remote control. access _--"1 TV Main Customize Display [] Advanced Features _J Select _--_ []_[] [] ADJUST to select ENTER to enter MENU to exit menus Select Music [] Movie [_--TADJUST [] Menu wil:k appear screen.
Customizing the A/V memory position (cont.) _>Important: If you set the decoder to a "text" setting and tune to a broadcas.ter that is not sending a text signal, a large black reck:angle will appear on your screen. Press the HOME button to make the rectangle disappear. _>Important: If you cannot display any captions on the screen, please keep in mind that not all broadcasters, video tapes, or laserdiscs supply closed caption signals.
Customizing the A/V memory position (cont.) The Surround setting creates simulated stereo and surround effects. You can set this setting to "Off," "Simulate" or "Hall". • Select Off if you do not want to use any surround effects. • Select Simulate if you are watching a non-.stereo program. _ Your TV will create a simulated stereo effect. • Select Hall if you are watching a stereo program.
Customizing the A/V memory position (cont.) AV Adjusting the audio functions You can adjust the audio settings for any A/V :memory position using the MENU or AUDIO buttons on the remote control. access with the MENU button O Press the MENU button on the remote control. The TV Main Menu will appear on the screen. [_-"l TV Main Menu _ irst Time Setup Customize Display r_ Advanced [] Select I_--I O Use the ADJUST butte:as to choose "Select A/V Memory". Press ENTER.
Customizing the A/V memory position (cont.) AV access with the AUDIO button The AUDIO button changes the audio settings for the currently selected A/V memory position. The currently _elected A/V memory position will display on the screen above the audio adjustment display when the Audio button is pressed. (See Selecting the A/V Memory Position in this chapter.) • m ! O Press the AUDIO button until the desired function displays oa the bottom of the screen.
Using the Advanced Features This section explains features.
Setting the This special automatically NOTE: timer feature allows you to program the TV to turn on at a specific time to the channel that you set.
Using the parental lock This special feature allows you to lock the entire TV during a certain time period or lock up to ten individual channels. You cannot lock the TV and lock individual channels at the same time. When you turn on the lock, you enter allow you to turn off the lock later. "%. a 4-digit secret , code that will If you try to turn on a locked TV, view a locked channel or the locking "time period" begins, you will see a message asking you to enter the secret code.
Using the parental lock (cont.) 4_ locking [] Lock the "IV [] Secret code O The message will appear. : .... ENTER to enter MENU to go back [] Lock the TV [] Setting Use the ADJUST up/down buttons to select a setting: Off, Always On, or By Time. Press ENTER.
Using the parental lock (cont.) 41' .v, locking [] Lock the Channel [] Secret code O The message "Lock the Channel" will appear. : .... I O Enter a fi_u:r-digit secret code using the n amber buttons (0-9); press ENTER. The lock is now off. Enter your personal code using NUMBER buttons. Then press ENTER to select the channels. _] ENTER to enter MENU to go back [] Lock the Channel [] [] [] [] ........ ........ ........ ........ ] ADJUST ........ ........ ........ ........ [] ......
Using the canceling O Press parental lock or changing (cont.) parental the MENU button. lock The Main Menu _vill appear oil the screen. O . Select "Advanced Features" buttons. Press ENTER. Select "Use Parental ENTER. using the ADJUST Lock" using the ADJUST Enter the four digits of your secret buttons (0-9). Press ENTER,. You will see this screen if the TV is locked. up/down button. Press code using the number O If you [] Lock the "IV [] Setting [] [] [] [] ........ I .........
Using SuperQuickView TM SQV SuperQuickView allows you to cycle through a list of up to ten channels with the SQV button. Use the menus to add channels to the list or to remove channels from the list. You can also add channels directly to the list using only the remote control's SQV button.
Using SuperQuickView TM (cont.) SQV adding channels directly control's SQV button to the list with the remote 0 Use the channel controls or number buttons the channel you want to add to the list. to tune the !IV.to O Press and hold the SQV buttcm for about 2 seconds. The letters "SQV" will appear under the .channel number, indicating that the channel has been added to SuperQuickView memory.
_ CHAPTER Using the FOUR Special Features In addition to the basic and advanced features explained in l_he previous chapter, your TV offers some special features that you can use when operating your TV.
* Understanding the On-Screen Displays Your TV provides an on-scree:n summary of the current se'_tings for the TV or cable channels, as well as the int3)rmation related to Extended Data Services (XDS). XDS allows broadcasters to supply you with the current time, channel information (such as call letters and the network name), and program information (such as the program name and program description). To view this information, press the information button (INFO) on the remote control.
t Using the Sleep Timer This special feature allows you to set the TV to turr., off automati" cally. You can set the TV to turn off after a period of time ranging from 10 to 120 minutes, in ten minute intervals.
Setting the sleep timer O Press C)®®_ , c22_ _ the SLEEP button on the remote coat:col. The sleep timer display wi.ll appear on the " screen. b_9 I_=__ Select how long you wan1; the TV to stay on by repeatedly pressing the SLEEP button. The time wi[1 decrease in 10 minute intervals press the button. J_ M_SUN$_ TV Sleep Timer 120 min. each tirae you When you reach the time you want, stop pressing the button. The sleep timer display will disappear after a few seconds.
Changing or canceling TV Sleep Timer 10 min. Using the Sleep Timer the sleep timer 0 Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. An on-screen,, display will indicate the amount of time remaining until the TV turns off. 0 :Repeatedly press the SLEEP :button to change the remaining •time or to cancel the sleep timer. The sleep timer is canceled when "- - -" appears :instead of the remaining tirae.
Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes One of the special features of the TV is the picture-in-picture (PIP) mode, which allows you to view two differe:at sources at tb:e same time.
Activating the PIP image ram- Q®®D _[_ Select the number of the TV channel you want to view wii;h the channel control. Press A PIP image will appear in the corner of tile screen. Use the PIP CH up (A) down (V) control to select the channel[ to be viewed. Ant-A 023 ESPN Stereo & SAP A 023 Ant-A 023 ESPN Stereo & SAP the PIP button. 0 Press PIP again within 10 seconds; the PIP image will reduce to a smaller size.
Selecting the source of the PIP image The Mitsubishi TV you have purchased has two-tuner PIP. If you have only an Ant-A input connected, you can view one program on the main picture and another channel from the same ANT input on the PIP display without the use of a second external tuner, such as a VCR. 0 Turn the PIP image on by pressing the :PIP button. ¢Q2 O To ©_ select the PIP input, press the PIP INPUT button.
Changing channels while using the PIP modes O Press the PIP channel button (PIP CH) up • or down • ._r_ the remote con_;rol to change the channel of _;he PIP image. O Press the CHANNEL up • or down • button on the remote ,control to change the channel of the main image. DImportant: The PIP CH Buttons change the channe] for the small PIP image only when that image is a channel f?om ._qT-A. When the PIP image comes from another piece of equipment (e.g.
Exchanging main image the picture of the PIP image and the As long as Antenna-B is not the main picture, you may exchange the picture of the main (background) image and the PIP image by pressing tile ENTER/ EXCHANGE button. ENTER EXCH Ant-A 023 ESPN Stereo & SAP Input -1 S-VIDEO L r Input-1 Moving Press the :PIP image the ADJUST buttons to move the PIP image. I _ _Important: 94 ._q _t If you move the PIP image and then turn new position when you turn it on again.
Freezing the PIP image 0 Press the PAUSE button to fi-eeze the PIP image on the screen. Press PAUSE a live picture, [:>Important: again If you press the pause button while viewing a picture image, a PIP image will appear and be frozen. to return without ._ to a :PIP To remove the frozen pict_lre, press the FII? button.
Using the Active A/V Network Feature This AN Network is a special feature that makes it easier to use your television and other Mitsubishi A/V components together. When you connect the A!V Network, you can po!nt the remote control at the television, and it will pass the remote control command to other components. You will gain even more benefits if you have a Mitsubishi VCR equipped for the Active A/V Network.
Using the active AN Network feature (cont.) .7' using _Important: the quick program button (QUICK Before using this feature, set the select switch remote control to '_CR-A". When you press QUICK PROG. to begin PROG.) a1_tlhe top of the programming your VCR: • Active AV Network turns your VCR on and brings it to the "Program to Record" screen. Ifthe VCR's clock has not been set, the "Clock Settings" screen displays. See your VCR Owner's Guide for information about setting the clock.
_ CHAPTER FIVE Troubleshooting Even though you're now familiar with the basic and advanced operations of the TV, you may occasionally encounter a problem, This chapter offers common answers to some of the most frequently asked questions of TV owners. We suggest that you consult this chart before contacting a Mitsubishi service representative.
Troubleshooting Problem The remote Possible control doesn't (cont.) Solution For Check that the batteries installed correctly. WOrk. are More Information See Gettmg the Remote Ready to Use Control in. "_ Chapter I for an explanation of how to install batteries in the remo:e control. Check that the select switch is set to "TV". See Remote Control Buttons and Functions in Chapter 1, which explains where the select switch is located.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible • There's no sound even when the volume is turned (cont.) Solutions For More Check that the MUTE button isn't on. See Remote Control Buttons ;md Functions in Chapter 1, which explains the location ;and function of the MUTE button. The TWs "Listen to:" setting may be set to "second audio program" (S.A.P.). See Adjusting the Sound in Chapter 3, which explains how to adjust the "Listen to:" setting. Check that "Speaker" function is set to "On.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Antenna-B does not appear as a PIP source. z The images appear additional outlines Solution The PIP source is not properly The colors in the TV picture tubes may have become misaligned. You will need to adjust the colors yourself. Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Information • See UsL2g the Picture-inPicture (PIP)Modes in Chapte_ 4. • See Adj_sting the C_nve_r gence in Chapter 3. selected. I 102 For More , with of red, green, ,,and blue. • (cont.
Caution "Warning: Don't leave stationary images on-screen for more than :10 minutes. These images can scar the picture tube, causing permanent damage to the TV. Some examples of stationary images are: • • • • • E>Important: and care stock-market reports station logos (especially bright ones) video game displays shopping channel displays the television's own on-screen displays If you plan to place speakers next to the qTg, make sure they are magnetically shielded.
Calling for service If you are unable to correct a problem with your TV, consult your Mitsubishi dealer or Mitsubishi Authorized Warranty Service Center. Do not adjust F , Do not remove any controls not described the protective in this owner's guide. back cover of this unit. If you see one of the following displays on your screen, you should not change any settings. These are special displays used by the factory. NOTE: "Firmware any of these setting Versions" are included fi_r reference only.
APPENDIX t)rocedure for Bypassing Cut along the Parental Lock dotted line and file after reading. After you set the lock, you will need the secret code in order to: • view a locked channel, • view the locked TV, or • cancel the lock. If you forget the code, you can view the locked TV _thout entering the code. To do this, simply press the buttons on your remote labeled "QV" and "9" at the same time whenever y_ur secret code is requested.
Index A AiV Components Using the remote with ........... 44 A/V Memory Positions Adjusting the picture ............. 67 Adjusting the sound ............... 72 Customizing ..................... 67, 68 Selecting ................................. 65 A/V Network Description ............................. 57 Setting .................................... 57 Using ...................................... 57 A/V Network Terminals Using Mitsubishi products with ......................................
Input Selecting for PIP .................... Input Button (Front Panel) ....... Input Button (Remote) .............. Inputs Naming ................................... Selecting the input source ..... 92 13 18 Q T Quick Program Button Using with Active AV Network .................................. QuickView Description ............................. Setting QuickView memory QV Button .................................. Terminals ................................... 22 Active A/V Network ...............
MITSUBISHI PROJECTION TELEVISION LIMITED WARRANTY M[TSUBISHI authorized CONSUMER MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS Audio/Video Dealer, AMERICA, should it prove INC. ("MCEA") defective by reason warrants to the original of improper purchaser workmanship of this television and/or that if purchased from an material: a. Parts. The lenticular (i.e. front picture) screen is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 30 ,:lays.
MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI 6100 Atlantic Norcross, CONSUMER Blvd. ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. GA 30071-1305 © 1997 Mitsubishi Consumer Electronics America, Inc. 871D223A10 Printed in U.S.
