MITSUBIS,HI TV Owner's Guide • • , _:,.
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MITSUBISHI OWNER'S Table of Contents Important GUIDE Safeguards Preface: Welcome Summary of Special Unpacking What's ......................................................... to Mitsubishi Features ......................................... 5 .............................................................. 6 Your TV ..............................................................................
Chapter Using 3: Operating Your TV (cont.) Selecting the A/V memory categories .................................... Customizing the A/V memory setting.,; .................................. 68 70 the Advanced 78 Features ............................................................ Setting the timer ....................................................................... Using the parental lock ............................................................ Using SuperQuickView TM .....................
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. Read Instructions Read all safety and operating operating the appliance. it Retain 2o Retain future the safety reference. and operating Follow Instructions Follow all operating 4, before Instructions Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings operating instructions. 3.
Important Safeguards (cont.) 14. 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. 15.
Welcome .PREFACE to Mitsubishi Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi TV. Your TV is designed for superb viewing pleasure as well1 as continued reliability.
Summary of Special Features Your top-rated tures: Mitsubishi TV delivers the following special fea- TV GUIDE Plus + --- a subscription-free, interactive, on-screen program guide. It is integrated directly into the signal of the TV channel and updated automatically several times a day 181-Channel Capacity ....
t 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 check 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 cab]e • IR emitter A few suggestions Before you hook up your new TV, please O Complete the serial the unit. to: the registration card. The registration card asks fi)r number of the TV.
What's in Each Chapter Here's what you will find in this owner's Chapter 1, Getting to Know Introduction to the locations controls of your TV Chapter 2, Connecting Instructions equipment Chapter TV and functions of the button,_ and Your TV for connecting to your TV 3, Operating Your _:[de: a VCR, antenna, Your cable box and other TV Guidance for using your Mitsubishi TV to achieve maximum viewing satisfaction.
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 diLfferent types of information are treated in different ways. 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 E ToO NKnow Your TV Now that you have unpacked your TV, read through the safety information and glanced at the overview of how this owner's gllide is organized, it's time to become familiar with the buttons and controls you will be using when you operate the TV. This chapter will introduce the range of options available wl=en using the buttons on the remote control or on the TWs control panel. It also offers some general guidelines for using the remo Lecontrol.
Overview of the Control Panel Model CS-27609 PROG(_IM ER Model CS-32509 O ................... o o o &"°5b'6 ........... oo Model CS-36509 O .......... o o 8"b ooo ...........................
Overview of the Control Panel (cont.) Q program timer indicator (PROGRAM TIMER) This indicator lights up in green when you turn the TV on. It blinks in green when the TVis powered off and the timer has been set. ® power button (POWER) Use to turn the TV on or off. ® volume controls (VOLUME A, V) Press the up (•) button to turn up the volume. button turns down the volume. ® The down (V) channel controls (CH.
Overview of the Remote Control This section provides you with an overview buttons and the features that they control. of the remote control's 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 instruction_ for that feature. Features are listed by name in the Index at the end of this guide.
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 the remote to get wet or become control on a hard you heated. surface. • When cleaning the remote control, don't use any harsh chemicals.
Remote control buttons VCR-A ( DVD II and functions POWER ) ) CHAN ® @ @ ® @ @ @ @ @ @ Q TV GUIDE- , INF( @ REC STOP PAUSE @ VCR PLUS+ REW/REV PLAY FF/FWD MITSUBISHI 16 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your TV
Remote control buttons (_) 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 D Important: TV GUIDE Plus+ must be activated to operate this button. See the TV GUIDE Plus+ Operating Guide. (_) power button (POWER) Press this switch to turn the TV on or off. to enter setup.
Remote control @cancel button (CANCEL) This button is used to cancel a channel number, to clear a channel programmed into SuperQuickView" memory, and to clear the settings some onscreen menus. I @ home button (HOME) Press to return to regular TV viewing from the onscreen menus to turn off the onscreen displays and to cancel the closed captioning.
CHAPTER Connecting TWO Your TV This chapter offers step-by-step instructions fi)r completing most common hook-ups.
Overview Model of the Back Panel CS-27609 I S.VIDEO @-- .(_®®. _VHFIUHF - @ @ 1 FIXED VARIABLE Fb'G UNK (75 Models £2)i AN NETWORK ACTIVE N CS-32509/CS-36609/CS-40509 @ @ Model CS-36509 /m @ @ IS-VIDEO _® -s FIXED ®Q- ..... S"RENGTH •_rTl-.
Overview @ of the back panel (cont.) antenna terminals (ANT-A, CABLE LOOP-OUT, ANT-B) Two independent cables or antenaas can be connected to these terminals. Use ANT-A and ANT-B terminals to receive a signal from VHF/UHF antennas or your cable system. Use the CABLE LOOP OUT terminal to send the s:Lgnal being received by the ANT-A terminal out to another component (such as a VCR). IThe TV GUIDE Plus+ signal source MUST be connected to the ANT-A terminal.
€ Basic Connections This section explains the basic connections you will need between your TV, antenna and VCR. You will see there ent connections shown depending on the type of antenna using, whether or not you have a cable box, or if you will TV GUIDE Plus+. Choose the type of connecl:ion for the equipment you have. to make are differyou are be using type of If you have difficulty making any of the con nections 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 leads (called twin lead or 300 ohm antenna lead), you will need: • One 300-75 ohm matching transformer 300 ohm - in 75 ohm - out >-- connecting a cable • the incoming on the TV.
TV + cable with If TV GUIDE a cable box Plus+ will be used Use this hook-up if: • you will be using TV GUIDE Plus+ • you use a cable box only to descramble To complete the hook-up, lengths • one IR emitter IF] Emitter ns r of '75 ohm coaxial (provided cable with TV) rises Connoction O Connect the cable system's the two-way splitter.
TV + cable with a cable box (cont.) If TV GUIDE Plus+ will not be used Use this hook-up if: • you will not be using TV GUIDE Plus+ • you need a cable box only to descramble premium cable channels This hook-up will allow you to use the advanced features of your TV, such as 2-tuner PIP and SuperQuickView and watch basic cable channels on Antenna-A. You will be able to view the premium cable channels that are descrambled by your cable box on Antenna.-B.
TV + separate equipment UHF and VHF antennas you will need If UHF and VHF signals are brought into your home with two separate antennas 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. Check with your local electronics store for the kind of combiner you need.) Pictured to the right is a standard combiner with the following specifications: 75 OHM Out Two (2) 300 ohm input.
TV + VCR + antenna or cable without a cable box You may want to connect a VCR along with your antenna or cable. If so, based on whether or not you will be using TV GUIDE Plus+, follow the directions which apply.
TV + VCR (cont.) [_Important: + antenna or cable without a cable box 0 Connect the second TV ANT-B. coaxial cable from the VCR ANT-OUT to O 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 one of the VIDEO INPUT terminals on the back of the television.. If you are connecting a Super VHS (S-VttS) VCR, use an S-Video cable instead of an RCA pin-type video cable.
TV + VCR (cont.) + antenna or cable without a cable box VCR Rear Terminals 0 "\ na IN _d- 0 O Yellow l.ea¢l <_cAnlttaChe _l TV Rear Terminals I S-VIDEO Yellow Lead O @ 1 2 Incoming Cable I(_ (75 D) _ FIXED Red Lead ACTIVE O IF_G LINK AN _(_O NE3_*'VORK VARIABLE ®L ,_O t TV Guide Plus+ only IR Emitter _Important: If your VCR is monaural (non-stereo), you on]y need to connect a single RCA pin-type audio cable.
TV + VCR + antenna If TV GUIDE Plus+ Use this hook-up or cable the hook-up, 75 ohm coaxial One two-way box if: Plus4.
TV + VCR + antenna (cont.) _ or cable with a cable box procedure O Connect the cable system's on the two-way splitter. O Connect splitter; terminal incoming cable to the IN terminal a coaxial cable to one of the OUT terminals on the connect the other end of this cable to the ANT-B on the back of the TV. Connect a second cable to the other OUT terminal on the splitter; connect the other end of this cable to the IN terminal on the cable box.
TV + VCR (cont.) + antenna or cable with a cable ]box Connect the IR emitter cable to the I:EUGLINK. Place one of the emitter ends in front of the cable box. Place the other emitter end in front of the VCR. For more detail concerning the placement of the emitter lenses, see the TV GUIDE Plus+ Operating Guide. [:>Important: If your VCR is monaural (non-stereo), you only need to connect a single RCA pin-type audio cable.
TV + VCR (cont.) + antenna If TV GUIDE Plus+ Use this hook-up or cable with a cable box will not be used if: • you will not be using TV GUIDE Plus+ • you use a cable box only to descramble premium cable channels This hook-up will allow you to use advanced features of your TV, such as 2-tuner PIP and SuperQuickView" plus watch basic cable channels on Antenna-A. You will be able to view the premium cable channels that are descrambled by your cable box on AntennaB.
TV + VCR (cont.) + antenna or cable with a cable box procedure O Connect the incoming of the TV. cable to the ANT-A terminal on the back Connect a coaxial c,able from the CABLE LOOP-OUT on the back of the TV to the cable box IN termiinal. O Connect a second to the ANTENNA O Connect a third coaxial cable from the ANTENNA nal on the back of the VCR to the ANT-B terminal of the TV. terminal cable from the OUT terminal[ on the cable box IN terminal on the back of t:he VCR.
TV + VCR + antenna (cont.) or cable with a cable box WITHOUT TV GUIDE PLUS+ VCR Rear Terminals White IN Lead Antenna ,O T Lead o Cable Box O Yellow Rear Terminals Lead # l° ach 0 TV Rear Terminals /2_-,hI \_.__'/! S-VIDEO O @ O Yellow Lead "b.
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 To hook up an audio system, you will need one set of RCA pin type audio cables. procedure O Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO VARIABLE OUTPUT terminals on the back of the _f_.
TV+ Mitsubishi Terminals products that have A/V Network The A/V Network is a special system that Mitsubishi deve][oped to make it easier to use several Mitsubishi products with only one remote control. Only one of the products needs to be in "line of sight" of the remote control. When the supplied cable is connected between two Mistubishi products with A/V network, you can point the remote control at the TV and it will "pass" the remote control command to the others.
CHAPTER Operating THREE Your TV Now that your TV is connected to a cable system and/or an antenna and possibly some external components, it's time to enjoy your equipment. This chapter will explain how to operate the _.W, first focusing on functions that are basic and easy and then explaining some advanced features.
# Getting Started This section is designed to get you stal_ted enjoying your new TV. If you follow these procedures one by one, you will _,;oonbegin discovering everything your television can do.
Adjusting CS-36609 the color purity - Mode].s and CS-40509 ONLY CS-36509, Because your Mitsubishi color television ha s a large-screen picture tube, the earth's magnetic field can produce discolored patches on the edges of your screen. The controls you 'will be using to adjust the color purity are two switches, one labeled DIRECTION and the other STRENGTH. These switches are found on the front control panel of models CS-36609 and CS-40509 tion panel of model CS-36509.
Using boxes about the remote control to operate and other components your remote VCRs, cable control This TV's remote control has four "layers": the TV layer, the VCRA layer, the DVD layer, and the AUDIO layer. Each layer can be used to operate a different component in your A/V system. You choose the layer you want to use by setting the "select" switch across the top of the remote control.
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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. e Use the select switch on the remote control to choose 1;he layer that you set up to operate your cable box: AUDIO or DVD. Point the remote buttons.
Using boxes notes Important: _Important: the remote and other about your control to operate components (co:at.) 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 or DVD player in your remote control, the remote setting.
Using boxes the remote and other control to operate components (cont.) VCRs, cable If you are using a Mitsubishi HTS-100 surround sound amplifier enter code 30 to use the POWER, VOLUME, and MUTE buttons. If you are using a Mitsubishi HTS-300 receiw_r enter code 31 to use the POWER, CHANNEL, INPUT, VOLUME, ENTER, number (09), INFO, MENU, CANCEL, AUDIO, VIDEO_ ADJUST, and MUTE buttons.
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 eitlher the control panel or the remot control to turn the TV on and off. The power indicator on your will light up in green when you turn the TV on. ®®® 0®® _,'_ ® ____® OR \ \ o © ..... _Important: 48 0 ...... 0 0 O0 0 0 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, ¢amcorders, or 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 six ways of chan_ng channels once their numbers have been programmed into channel memory: • selecting channels one-by-one CHANNEL down (V) controls • directly accessing a channel • using the QuickView" by pressing • using the SuperQuickView channels on a user-chosen [_Important: To change channels TM the number option, to switch function list TM (A V) buttons faster, up (A) and buttons option to recall the last channel • using the special QuickView me
Changing channels o 0 0 0 0 O0 changing channels To change channels: one.by-one Press one of the channd buttons (CHANNEL) on the control panel or on the remote ,control. The TV will automatically tune to the next memorized channel. ? OR (cont.) 0 0 changing channels directly To move directly to a particular channel without going through the programmed channels in-between O Use the number buttons on the remote control to select the number of the channel you want to view.
Changing channels (cont.) using the QuickView option The QuiekView feature can work in two ways: to recall the last channel viewed (Last Channel Recall), or to recall a channel you put into QuickView memory. • 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 (me viewed.
Changing channels (cont.) using the SuperQuickView option ®®® ,@®® To view selected channels programmed into SuperQuickView memory: O Enter _'_ TM the desired channel into SuperQuickView memory. For additional information, see "Using Sup_rQuickView" in this chapter. O Press the SQV button repeatedly t;o view the SQV channels in sequence.
Understanding the ViewPoint One of the distinctive features on-screen menus of this TV is Mitsubishi's exclusive ViewPoint ON-SCREEN OPERATING SYSTEM 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 the TV's special capabilities. When using the ViewPoint mind: • The selected menu • The on-screen minutes.
Setting the clock I Plus + will automatically set the See the TV TV GUIDE GUIDE TV GUIDE Plus+ users may skip clock. this section. Plus+ Operating Guide. Your 'IV contains an internal clock. If there 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 yt:,urself.
Setting the clock (cont.) TV GUIDE Plus+ users may skip this section. TV GUIDE Plus+ will automatically set the clock. See the TV GUIDE Plus+ Operating Guide. [] Set the Clock [] Day : Sunday []Time : 12:00 pm [] Time zone: Central [] Daylight savings : Off ---------_ ADJUST 56 // If you follow daylight savings time, use the ADJUST buttons to select "On". Otherwise, select "Off'. Press ENTER] EXCH. to select ENTER to enter MENU to go back The automatic clock set up is completed.
Setting the clock (cont.) TV Plus+ users may skipclock. this ,,_ection. TV GUIDE GUIDE Plus+GUIDE will automatically set the 9ee the TV Plus+ Operating Guide. [] Set the Clock [] Auto clock: [] Day : -- [] Time : - * : .... ------'1ADJUST to select ENTER to enter MENU to go back [] Set the Clock [] Auto clock: Off [] Day : Sunday [] Time : - - : ....
Memorizing channels TV GUIDE Plus+ users do not need to memorize channels ANT-A. TV GUIDE Plus+ will do this automatically. See TV GUIDE Plus+ Operating Guide. However, you should memorize channels for ANT-B if that int:ut will be used. If not be memorizing channels for ANT-B, proceed to "Setting Network" later in this section. for the still you will the A/V You can use the menus to automatically memorize the channels your TV can receive and skip the unused channels.
+ Adding and deleting channels m TV GUIDE Plus+ offers a singular method to add/delete channels. See the TV GUIDE Plus+ Operating Guide. However, you can still follow the instructions below for ANT-B channels. After all available channels have been memorized with the "Memorize Channels" feature, channels with weaker signals added or deleted with the following procedure.
Setting AV the A/V Network The A/V Network is a system that Mitsl:.bishi 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 the television and it will "pass" the remote control command to the othe:c. In addition to passing the remote control signal, Active A/V Network will automate the TV's input selection and the playback of Mitsubishi VCRs into a single command.
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 TWs normal setting is the "Standard menu".
Selecting the menu type (cont.) If you select the "Standard menu", the screen will return to the "Customize Display" menu. If you selecLed the "Advanced menu", the screen will show tile menu illustrated below. To operate the Advanced menu, use the ADJUST buttons to highlight the icon of the feature you want to use, then press ENTER! EXCH. The name of the highlighted icon appears at the bottom of the screen. This menu will disappear ii_ about five minutes if you do not select an item.
Naming the input This feature allows you to name the inputs so that 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 display. The original names are: "Input-l', "Input-2" and "Input-3". [_}TV Main [] First Time [] Customize [] Advanced [] Select []Guide _] O Menu Setup Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Naming the channels TV GUIDE Plus+ users do not need to perform the steps below for ANT-A ifTV GUIDE Plus+ is used. However, if ANT-B will be used you can name the channels on ANT-B. Refer to the TV GUIDE Plus+ Operating Guide. To help you keep track of the many cbannels available, you can name up to 30 of the channels your TV receives. In this menu, the ENTER!EXCH button performs the same function as the ADJUST keys in other menus.
Naming the channels [] Name the Channels []_] Antenna :A (Indoor/outdoor) Channel :--[] I'_ r_] New name : ..... ADJUST to select ENTER to enter MENU to go back [] Name [_] Antenna :A (Indoor/outdoor) Channel : 003 the Channels [] New name : ..... ] ADJUST to select ENTER to enter MENU to go back (cont.) O Use the ADJUST buttons and the ENTER button to select each letter in the new name. You can use letters (A - Z), numbers (0 - 9), or symbols (:/.
Using video mute When you use the video mute functions, your TV will display a blue screen whenever it is receiving a weak external signal or no signal at all 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. []'IV [] Main Menu 0 Press the MENU button on the remote control. The TV Main First Time Setup [] Customize Display r_ Advanced Features [] Menu will appear scre en.
Selecting the menu language This TV allows you to display the on-screen languages: English or Spanish (Espafiol). First Time Setup Customize Display [_--]Advanced Features [] Select A/V Memory []Guide in either Plus+ Menu []ADJUST to setect ENTER to enter MENU to exit menus [] Customize [] Select [] Name the [] Name the Channels Use Video [] Select O Use the ADJUST buttons to select "Custoraize Display". Press the ENTER/EXCH button.
Selecting the AN memory categories AV Your TV has five A/V memory categories. Each A/V memory category contains preset picture and st:und settings to best suit the type of program you are watching. You can adjust the settings for these memories as much as you like.
i Selecting [_ Important: the AN memory categories (cont.) The "Select A/V Memory" menu is not available until the channel has been unlocked. using the A/V MEMORY button to select You can use the AV MEMORY button new A/V Memory to use or adjust. an AN Memory: on the remote on the remote to select a O Press the AV MEMORY of AV Memories. O Use the ADJUST up or down buttons to select a new memory, or if you wish to change the setting in the selected memory, proceed with step 3.
Customizing the AN memory settings AV 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 provi:les descriptions of each video and audio setting, and explains bow to adjust them for the A/V memory positions. See "Selecting the A/V memory position" in this chapter for more information.
Customizing the A/V memory settings (cont.) Background allows you to select the background color from choices of Black or Gray for the closed ,caption display and the audio!video functions display. The C,C, function is used to control the closed caption decoder. details, see "Using the closed caption decoder" in this chapter. For Instant Info allows special information broadcas'; from TV GUIDE Plus+ and host channels to be viewed on-screen. It can be turned "on" or "off' in any memory setting.
Customizing O Press the AN either The setting O memory settings the left or right ADJUST appears at the bottom with the video button. of the screen. While the setting is still on the screen, left buttons to adjust it. access (cont.) use the ADJUST right/ button The VIDEO button selects the video settings for the currently selected A/V memory category. The currently selected A/V memory catego_y displays on tlhe screen above the video adjustment display when you press the Video button.
Customizing Using the AN closed caption memory settings (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 screen. Closed captioning was initially designed so that those with hearing difficulties could more fully enjoy viewing television.
Customizing the A/V memory settings (cont.) AV adjusting the closed caption decoder You can access the closed caption decoder screen using the MENU or AiV Memory button. When adjusting the closed caption decoder, you can use the buttons on the remote control. []'P] Main access Menu []Customize [_---']Advanced First Time [] Display Setup Features []Select A!V Memory []Guide Plus+ 0 F-_ Menu with the MENU Pre.,;s the MENU button on the remote control.
Customizing Adjusting the A/V memory settings (cont.) the sound This section contains descriptions for each audio setting and explains how to adjust them for the A!V memory positions. descriptions of audio settings The Listen to: function allows you to determine how your TV will receive an audio signal and play back the sound that you hear. You can set this function to "Stereo," "S.A.P." or "Mono." • For almost all situations, you should choose Stereo.
Customizing the A/V memory ,,settings (cont.) AV The Level Sound selection allows you 1;oenable the TV to automatically equalize the volume level of programs that contain significant sound level differences from one segment to another; for example, from regular programming to commercials. To receive the best audio fidelity for music programs, it may be desirable to turn this setting off.
Customizing the A/V memory settings (cont.) AV [] Audio Function Slandard [] Listen to : Stereo [] [] Bass Treble [] Surround [] [] Speaker : Off Level Sound : Simulate 0 Press either the left or right ADJUST button. O The setting appears at the bottom of the screen. While the setting is still on the screen, use the ADJUST right/ left buttons to adjust it. The the You it is access functions disappear from screen af_er a few seconds. cannot adjust a function if not on the screen.
Using the Advanced Features This section explains features.
Setting the timer This special feature allows you to program the TV to turn on automatically at a specific time to the channel tl:_at you set.
ial Using the parental lock This special feature allows you to lock: the entire TV during a certain time period or lock up to ten irdividual 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.) locking [] Lock the TV [] Secret code 0 The message will appear. 0 Enter a four-digit secret code using the number buttons (0-9); then, press the ENTER/EXCH button. ENTER to enter MENU to go back [] Lock the TV [] Setting :Off Use the ADJUST up/down buttons to select a setting: Off, Always On, or By Time. Press ENTEtUEXCH.
Using the parental lock (cont.) locking [] Lock r_ Secret O The message "Lock the Channel" will appear. the Channel code : .... O Enter a four-digit secret code using the number buttons (0-9); press ENTER/EXCH. 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 the You can cancel the code if you press CANCEL before you press ENTER/EXCH. [] Lock ] ........ Channel ] ......... ] ........ ] .....
Using the parental canceling or changing if you lock a channel, e.g., channel 3 (shown). lock O Select "Advanced Features" using the ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER/EXCH. The Main Menu will appear Lock" using the ADJUST on the up/down button. Press Enter the four digits of your secret code using the number buttons (0-9). Press ENTEPJEXCH. [] Lock the TV [_ Setting O :Always On ] ADJUST to select ENTER to enter MENU to go back [] Lock the "IV _ Ant-A 003 ...... _. [] ........ [] .
Using SuperQuickView TM SQV SuperQuickView allows you to cycle thro_gh a list of up to ten channels with the SQV button. Use the menu to add channels to the list or to remove channels from the li._t. You can also add channels button.
Using SuperQuickView TM (cont.) SQV adding channels directly control's SQV button _>Important: Important: to the list with thq:_remote O Use the CHANNEL buttons or number buttons to the channel you want to add to the list. to tune the TV O Press and hold the SQV button for about 2 seconds. The letters "SQV" will appear under the channel numbe:r, indicating that the channel has been added to SuperQuickVi ew memory.
_l CHAPTER Using the FOUR Special Features In addition to the basic and advanced features explained in the previous chapter, your TV offers some special features that you can use when operating your TV.
Using the Sleep Timer This special feature allows you to set the TV to turn off automatically. You can set the TV to turn off after a period of time ran_,4ng from 10 to 120 minutes, in ten minute intervalis. In this section you will learn: • Setting • Changing the sleep timer or canceling the sleep setting timer the sleep timer O Press the _LEEP button on the remote control. The sleep timer display will appear on the screen.
changing or canceling the sleep timer O Press the SLEEP butlmn on the remote control. An on-screen TV Sleep Timer 10 min. display will indicate the amount of time remaining the _UVturns off. until O 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 time.
€ 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 different: sources at the same time.
activating the PIP image Press the PIP butu G_Q_ (_) A PIP image will a] tl:Le corner of the sc the PIP CH up (A) control to select th_ be viewed. _) Press PIP again wi seconds; the PIP ir_ reduce to a smaller Ant-A 02:3 ESPN Stereo & SAP A 023 [ (If you wait longer seconds the PIP im d![sappear when yo PIP button.) Press the PIP butt again to cancel the Ant-A 023 ESPN Stereo & SAP A 023 92 _Important: When the main image is black arLd white, the PIP ima appear in black and white.
selecting the source of the PIP image The Mitsubishi TV you have purchased has two-tuner PIP. lfyeu 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. _Important: If you have a cable box on ANT-A, you will not be able to ha_e both the PIP and main pictures from ANT-A. The main picture must be ANT-B and the PIP picture ANT-A (cable box).
changing channels while using the PIP modes O Press the PIP channel button (PIP CH) up (A) or down (,) on the remote control to change the channel of :Lhe PIP image. O Press the CHANNEL up (A) or down (V) button on the remote control to change the channel of the main image.
exchanging main image the picture of the PIP image and the You may exchange the picture of the main (background) image and the PIP image by pressing the ENTER/EXCH button. [:>Important: If one picture is from ANT-A and the other is from ANT-B, nothing will happen when the ENTER/EXCII button is pressed. Ant-A 023 ESPN Stereo & SAP Input -1 S-VIDEO Input-1 Moving the PIP image Press the ADJUST _®®@ buttons to move the PIP image.
freezing the PIP image O Press the PAUSE button to freeze the P[P image on the screen. O Press PAUSE a live picture. DImportant: again to return If you press the pause button while viewing a l?icture without a PIP image, a PIP image will appear and be frozen, i.e., you will see a still image. TV Still To remove the frozen picture, press the PIP button.
t Using the Active A/V Network Feature This A/V 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 point 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.
_ 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 thi_. chart before contacting a Mitsubishi service representative.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible The remote work. control doesn't several seconds to respond commands. On-screen each time function. 100 • to button You can't access a channel. displays appear you adjust a Solution Check that the batteries installed The TV takes (cont.) For More are correctly. Information See Getti_g Ready to Use the Remote Control in Chapter 1 for an explanation of how to install batteries in the remote control. Check that the select switch is set to "TV".
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 Buti_ons and Functions in Chapter 1, which explains the lc,cation and function of the MUTE button. The TV's "Listen to:" setting may be set to "second audio program" (S.A.P.). See Customizing AV Memory in Chapter 3, Which explains how to adjust the "Listen to:" setting. Check that "Speaker" function is set to "On.
Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem Possible Solution ° Antenna-B does not appear as a :PIP source. • Antenna B cannot appear as a PIP source when antenna A is the main picture,. 102 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting For • More Information See Using the Picture-inPicture (PIP) Modes in Chapter 4.
Caution Warning: and care Don't leave stationary images on-screen for more than 10 minutes. These images can scar the picture tube, causing permanent age to the TV. Some examples of stationary images are: • • • • • D Important: dam- 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 TV, make sure they" are magnetically shielded.
calling for service If you are unable to correct a problem _ith your TV, consult your Mitsubishi dealer or Mitsubishi Authorized Warranty Service Center. Do not adjust 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.
APPENDIX Proc ure for Bypassing Cut along dotted the Parental Lock 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 without enteI_ng the code. To do this, simply press the buttons on your remote labeled "QV" and "9" at the same time whenever your secret code is requested. DImportant: Unlocking with this procedure is only temporalw.
Index A - -:4 A/V Components Using the remote with ........... A/V Memory Settings Adjusting the picture ............. Customizing ............................ Selecting the categories ......... Using external audio components ..................... 36, Using the memory button ..... A/V Network Description .............................. Setting ..................................... Active A/V Network Terminal... Active AV Network Using the play button with ... Adjust Buttons ............................
P Parental U ]Lock Bypassing .............................. 105 Canceling/Changing .............. 83 Locking the Channel ............. 82 Locking the TV ....................... 81 Using ....................................... 80 Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes. See PIP Picture-In-Picture Controls ....... 18 PIP Activating the PIP image ...... 92 Using ...................................... 91 PIP Button ................................. 18 PIP CH Button ........................... 18 PIP Input Button .....
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