IYl MITSUBISHI , f TV Owner's Guide
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_ MITSUBISHI Table OWNER'S GUIDE of Contents Important Safeguards Preface: Welcome Summary of Special Unpacking What's ......................................................... to Mitsubishi Features ....................................... 5 ............................................................. 6 Your TV ............................................................................. in Each Chapter Some Conventions ..................................................................
Chapter 3: Operating Your TV (cont.) Selecting the A/V memory categories .................................... Customizing the A/V memory settings ................................... Using the Advanced ............................................................ 78 Setting the timer ..................................................................... Using the parental !ock .......................................................... Using SuperQuickView TM ..............................................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISIOI_ SET AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER. 1. 2. 3. 4. Read Instructions Read all safety and operating operating the appliance. Retain Instructions Retain the safety and operating future reference. Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings operating instructions. Follow Instructions Follow all operating 9.
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 carl 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.
PREFACE Welcome to Mitsubishi Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi TV. Your TV is designed for superb viewing pleasure as weP_ as continued reliability. To familiarize you with your TV and owner'_ guide, we suggest that you read through the preface, which provides the following important information: Summary of Special Unpacking What's Some Your in Each Features TV Chapter Conventions Used in this Guide Mitsubishi has designed your TV to bring you years of vievdng enjoyment.
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.
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 cable • IR emitter A few suggestions Before you hook up your new TV, please take a few minutes to: In} Complete the registration card. The registration card asks for the serial 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 Your for connecting to your TV 3, Opernting Your guide,: of l_he buttons TV a VCR, antenna, Your and cable box and other TV Guidance for using your Mitsubishi TV to ach:[eve 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 different 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 guide 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 when u,,_ing the buttons on the remote control or on the TV's control panel. It also offers some general guidelines for using the remote control.
Overview of the Control Panel Model CS-27609 @@@@ PROG_IMER TvOL • • c_ • Model CS-32509 O .................... o O o (_°C) O°"O ........... O O Model CS-36509 o Models 12 0 O0 0 0 CS-36609/CS-40509 [I_ t 0 s.
Overview @ of the Control Panel (cont.) 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 •, V) Press the up (•) button to turn up the volume. button turns down the volume. The down (V) (_) channel controls (CH.
t Overview of the Remote Control This section provides you with an overview buttons and the features that they control. of t:he 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 instructions 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 cont:mue 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 you heated. control on a hard surface. • When cleaning the remote control, don't use any harsh chemicals.
Remote control buttons VCR-A DVD TV - and fUELCtions POWER AUDIO CHANt ® Q ® v0,u ® INPUT MUTE J _/ INF( TV GUIDE+ ® @ @ @ @ _\ @ EXCH MENU 0 REC STOP PAUSE VCR PLUS+ REWIREV PLAY FF/FhND _,= MITSUBISHI 16 @ ADJUST Chapter I: Getting to Know Your TV
Remote control buttons and functions (cont.) @ 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. @TV GUIDE Plus4- ('IV GUIDE+) Use this button to dJ splay TV GUIDE Plus+ program listings.
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 of some onscreen menus. @ 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.
Connecting CHAPTER. TWO Your TV This chapter offers step-by-step instructions for completing most common hook-ups.
Overview Model of the Back Panel CS-27609 1S-ViDEO -- L _,_Q .oh <% m Models CS-32509/CS-36609/CS-40509 mli_BBN_N 1_ IS-VIDEO 2; -- -- @ 2 _VHFIUHF (75 _} Model IR;G LINK FIXED VARIABLE ACTIVAA,, N EETWOR K CS-36509 w_wre_m _ 20 VHFAJHF Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV .
Overview @ of the back panel (cont.) antenna terminals (ANT-A, CABLE LOOP-OUT, ANT-B) Two independent cables or antennas can be connected to these terminals. Use ANT-A and ANT-B terminals to receive a signal from VHF/UHF antennas or your cable sys':em. 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). The 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 connectic,n for the equipment you have. to make are differ-. you are be using type c_f If you have difficulty making any of the connections to your TV, you may want to contact your Mitsubishi dealer or yo_r 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. Connect terminal cable or antenna to the tCST-A input ;;-.
TV + cable with If 'IV 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, fs lengths • one IR emitter O Emitter r Connection of 75 ohm coaxial (provided cable with TV) rises Transmitters __.IR IR mi, cable channels you'll need: • three ran premium ! / J 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 watdh 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 w:ill need a UHFNHF combiner. (There are different combiners for different kinds of wires. Check with your local electronics store fi)r the kind o:_combiner you need.
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 O Connect the second coaxial TV ANT-B. cable from the VCI_ 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 oil the back of the television.. If you are connecting a Super VHS (S-VItS) VCR, ase an S-Video cable instead of an RCA pin-type video cable.
TV + VCR + antenna (cont.) or cable without a cable box VCR Rear Terminals i VlOE3 OUr IN L QL I Antenna )\, : _d0 Yellow Lead _Atta(:l" on{ (Jr cable _j -iV Rear Terminals IS-V_DEO k _o_:_ @ 0 R 0 1 White Lead 2 Incoming Cable ¢HF/UHF (75 O FIXED _) Red IPJG LINK Lead '@@i ACTIVE A!V NETWORK VARIABLE ,®L TV Guide Plus+ only _Important: If your VCR is monaural (non-stereo), you only need to connect a single RCA pin-type audio cable.
TV + VCR + antenna If TV GUIDE Plus+ Use this hook-up or cable box if: Plus+ • you use a cable box to descramble the hook-up, • Four lengths a cable will be used • you will be using TV GUIDE To complete with premium cable channels you'll need: of 75 ohm coaxial One two-way cable splitter One set of RCA pin-type audio cables One RCA pin-type video cable (if connecting a standard VCR), Or • One S-Video cable (if connecting One IR emitter _>Important: an S-VHS VCR) assembly If yo
TV + VCR (cont.) _ + antenna or cable with a cable box procedure 0 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 _3qT-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 IR/G LINK. 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+ Opera ring Guide. [}>Important: Important: If your VCR is monaural (non-stereo), you only need to connect a single RCA pin-type audio cable.
TV + VCR + antenna (cont.) 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 w_,tch basic cable channels on Antenna-A. You will be able to view tile premium cable channels that are descrambled by your cable box on AntennaB.
TV + VCR + antenna (cont.) or cable with a cable box procedure O Connect the incoming of the TV. cable to the ANT-A terminal on the back O Connect a coaxial cable from the CABLE LOOP-OUT on the back of the TV to the cable box IN terminal. O Connect a second cable from the OUT terminal on the cable box to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR. 0 Connect a third coaxial cable from the ANTENNA nal on the back of the VCR to the ANT-B terrainal of the TV.
TV + VCR + antenna (cont.) or cable with a cable box WITHOUT TV GUIDE PLUS+ VCR Rear Terminals -9@ While Lead IN Antenna Lead 0 @ Cable Box Yellow Lead __Attoath_I Rear Terminals c°?#e%%J OUT l° TV Rear Terminals IS-VIDEO @ t° _:_ 1 0 w.,te_o% 0 Incoming _._Jl L_,,:_-_ R 2 Cable VHF/LJHF (75 _.
TV + stereo audio system You may want to hear the sound from your TV and/or VCR tkcough 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 one hook set ofupRCA pin type audio you cables. To an audio system, will need [__)] procedure o O Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO VARIABLE OUTPUT terminals on the back of the TV.
TV + Mitsubishi Terminals products that have/_€ Network The A/V Network is a special system tlhat Mitsubishi developed 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 a_d/or an antenna and possibly some external components, it's time to enjoy your equipment. This chapter will explain how to operate the TV, first focusing on functions that are basic and easy and then explaining some advanced features. This chapter Getting 0 Using explains: Started the Advanced Features .
i Getting Started This section is designed to get you started enjoying your new TV. If you follow these procedures one by one, you w:ill soon begin discovering everything your television can do.
Adjusting CS-36609 the color purity - Models and CS-40509 ONLY CS-36509, Because your Mitsubishi color television has 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 I_ont control panel of models CS-36609 and CS-40509 tion panel of model CS-36509.
Using boxes about the remote and other your remote control to operate components VCRs, cab]Le control This TV's remote control has four "layers": the 1_7 layer, the VCR-. A 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.
If your VCR is this brand... Mitsubishi (A) Mitsubishi (B) Canon Emerson Funai General Electric Goldstar Hitachi JVC Using boxes the and setting up the remote control components control to operate (cont.) to operate VCRs, your cable V,CR 0 Turn offyour 0 Set the select switch on the remote want to set up: VCR-A or DVD. O While holding in the POWER button on the remol;e control, enter the code number listed in the chart below for your brand of VCR.
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Using boxes using the remote and other your remote control to operate components (cont.) control to operate VC, Rs, cable your 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: AUD:[O or DVD. O Point the remote buttons.
Using boxes notes Important: _>Important: the remote and other about your control to operate components (cont.) remote VCRs, cable control Sometimes manufacturers will change their proctucts, 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 receiver enter code 31 to use the POWER, CHANNEL, INPUT, VOLUME, ENTER, number (0-9), 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 either the control panel control to turn the TV on and off. The power indicator will light up in green when you turn the TV on. Important: ,18 c,r the remote on your TV 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, camcorders, 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 changing 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 TM by pressing option to recall • using the special QuickView memorized channel • using the SuperQuickView channels on a user-chosen • using the ADJUST screen _Important: To change channels with the CHANNEL TM the number buttons the last channel option to
Changing channels (cont.) changing channels To change channels: one-by-one Press one of the channel buttons (CHANNEL) o1_the control panel or on the remote control. The _I_ will automatically tune to the next memorized channel. OR (_ o 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 wan:t to view. ij ,._.
Changing channels (cont.) using the QuickView option 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 QuickView memory. If you have not memorized any channels into QuickView Memory, Laser Channel Recall allows you to use the QV button to switch back and forth b_tween the curcent channel and the last one viewed.
Changing channels (cont.) using the SuperQuickView option To view selected ®®® programmed memory: TM channels into SuperQuickView O Enter the desired channel into SuperQuickView memory. For additional information, see "Using SuperQuickView" in this chapter. 0 Press the SQV bul;ton 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 SYSTEM Unlike other television menu systems, ViewPoint includes a spe,cial 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 clock. See the TV GUIDE V GUIDE Plus+ users may skip this section. TV GUIDE Plus+ Operating Guide. _I I Your TV 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 yourself. [_TV [] O Press the MENU button on the remote ,control.
Setting the clock (cont.) TV GUIDE Plus+ users may skip this section° TV GUIDE Plus+ will automatically set the clock. See the TV GUIDE P/us+ Operating Guide. [] Set the Clock [] Auto clock: [] Day : Sunday [] Time : 12:00 [] Time zone: [] Daylight savings -] I_ 56 On pm Central J : Off DJUST If you follow daylight savings o time, use the t_J)JUST buttons to select "On". Otherwise, select "Off'. :Press ENTEIU EXCH.
Setting the clock (cont.) TV GUIDE Plus+ users may skipclock. this section. 2_ GUIDE GUIDE [Plus+ will automatically set the See the 737 [Plus+ Operatin_ Guide. [] setting Set the Clock [] Day r_ [] Auto clock: : Off Time °. : .... [_----] ADJUST : - - to enter MENU to go back [] Set the Clock [] Auto clock: Off [] Day ]Time : Sunday : • - : .... ]ADJUST • Use the ADJUST select the "Day". EXCH.
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 input 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 ,_dY You can use the menus to automatically memorize the channels your TV can receive and skip the unused channels.
Adding and deleting channels IB TV GUIDE Plus+ offers a singular :method to addJdelete channels. See the TV GUIDE Plus+ Operating Gllide. However, you can still follow the instructions below for ANT-B channels. After all available channels have been memorized with tl:.e "Memorize Channels" feature, channels with weaker signals added or deleted with the following procedure. _]TV Main Menu [] First Time Setup [] Customize [_] Advanced O Press t:he MENU button on the remote control.
Setting AV the A/V 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 t:he television and it will "pa,_s" the remote control command to the other. 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, p:ro'Ades 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 menu".
Selecting the menu type (cont.) If you select the "Standard menu", the screen will n_turn 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 to highlight the icon of the feature you want to use, then press ENTEI_' EXCH. The name of the highlighted icon appears at the bottom of the screen. This menu will disappear in 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 '%CR", 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".
Naming the channels TV GUIDE Plus+ users do not need to perfi)rm 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 PIus+ Operating Guide. To help you keep track of the many channels 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. After you enter a name, it.
Naming the channels [] Name the Channels Antenna :A (Indoor/outdoor) Channel :--- [] New name _ DJUST I_ [] : .... to select ENTER to enter MENU to go back Name the Channels (Indoor/outdoor) _r_ Antenna :A Channel :003 ]New -_ name : .... ADJUST to select ENTER to enter MENU to go back (cont.) O Use the ADJUST bul;tons and the ENTER button to select each letter in the new name. You can use letters (A - Z), numbers (0 - 9), or s:_lbols (:/.
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.
Selecting the menu language This TV allows you to display the on-screen languages: English or Spanish (Espafiol). _-']TV First Time Setup [] Customize I Display [] Advanced Features _----1SelectAN Memory []Guide Plus+ _ ADJUST to select ENTER to enter F_ MENU to exit menus [] Customize [] Select Menu Type [] Name the Input [] Name the Channets [] Use Video [] Select I_ O Use the ADJUST buttons to select "Customize Display _. Press the ENTER/EX€:H button.
Selecting the A/V memory categories AV Your TV has five A/V memory categories. Each A_ memory category contains preset picture and sound settings to best suit the type of program you are watching. You can adjust the settings for these memories as much as you like,.
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. button for locked channels an AN on the remote on the remote Memory: to select a O Press the AV MEMORY of AV Memories.
Customizing the A/V memory settings 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 descriptions of each video and audio setting, and explains how to adjust them for the AN 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 audic,/video functions display. The _C function is used to control the closed caption decodc,r. details, see "Using the closed caption decoder" in this chapter. For Instant Info allows special information broadcast from TV GUIDE Plus+ and host channels to be viewed on-screen. It can be tamed "on" or "off' in any memory setting.
Customizing the A/V memory setting,,_ (cont.) AV O Press either O The setting the left or right ADJUST appears at the bottom of the screen. While the setting is still on the screen, left buttons to adjust it. access with the video button. use the ADJUST right/ button The VIDEO button selects the video settings for the cm_rently selected A/V memory category. The currently selected AN memory category displays on the screen above the video a,ijustment 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 setti:ngs (cont.) AV adjusting the closed caption decoder You can access the closed caption decoder screen using the MENU or A/V Memory button. When adjusting the closed caption decoder, you can use the buttons on the remote control.
Customizing Adjusting the AN memory settings (cont.) the sound This section contains descriptions for each audio setting arLd 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 AN memory settings (cont.) AV The Level Sound selection allows you to enable 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 [] Audio Function Standard [] [] Listen to : Stereo Bass _ [] reNe Balance Surround [] [] Speaker : Off Level Sound : Simulate the A/V memory settings (cont.) O 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. O The functions disappear from the screen after a few seconds. You cannot adjust a _anction if it is not on the screen.
Using the Advanced Features This section explains features.
Setting the timer This special automatically [>Important: The feature allows you to program the TV to turn on at a specific time to the channel that you ;_et. clock must [] TV Main Menu [] [] First Time Setup Customize Display be set prior Plus+ Menu O Use tile ADJUST buttons to select "Advanced Features". Press ENTER/EXCE. r--_ ADJUST to select _--q ENTER MENU to enter to exit menus O [] Advanced Features [] Set the Timer [] Use Parental Lock [] Use SuperQuickView TM timer.
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 1;o enter the secret code.
Using the parental lock (cont.) locking [] Lock the "iV [] Secret the TV O The message will appear. code O Enter a four-digi': secret code using the number buttons (0-9); then, press the ENTER/EXCH button. ENTER to enter MENU to go back You can cancel tile code if you press CANCEl, before you press ENTER/EXCH. O [] Lock the TV [] Setting : Off Use the ADJUST up/down buttons to select a setting: Off, Always On, or By Time. Press ENTER/EXCH.
Using the parental lock (cont.) locking [] Lock the Channel [] Secret code O The message "Lock the Channel" will appear. : .... 0 The lock is now off. Enter your personal code using NUMBER buttons. Then press ENTER to select the channels. [] MENU Lock to go back the Channel [] ........ [] [] ........ [] [] ........ r_] F_ to select ENTER to enter MENU to go back [] Lock the Channel [] ..... [] [] [] [] [-_] 82 [] [] ........ [] [] ........
Using the parental canceling lock or changing button. O Select "Advanced Features" using the ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER/EXCH. [] Lock the TV [] Setting _Important: Lock" using the ADJUST on the up/down button. Press O If you have locked the TV, use the ADJUST up/down buttons to select the setting "Off' to turn off the lock. :Always On ----] ADJUST if The Main Menu will appear Enter the four digits of your secret code using the number buttons (0-9). Press ENTER/EXCH.
Using SuperQuickView TM SuperQuickView allows you to cycle through 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 _he 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 remc,te O Use the CHANNEL buttons or number buttons to the channel you want to add to the list. O Press and hold the SQV button for about to tune the TV 2 seconds. "SQV" will appear under the channel number, the channel has been added to SuperQuickView The letters indicating that memory.
L_ll CHAPTER Using the FOUR Special In addition Features 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.
Understanding the On-Screen Displays Your TV provides an on-screen summalbr of the current settings for the TV or cable channels, as well as the information related tc Extended Data Services (XDS) or channel and program information provided by TV GUIDE Plus+. 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, the remote control.
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 ranging from 10 to 120 minutes, in ten minute intervals. In thi s section you will learn: • Setting • Changing the sleep timer or canceling the sleep setting' _T __._ _ _ timer the sleep timer O Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The sleep timer display will appear on the screen.
changing or canceling the sleep time:r O Press the SLE;EP button on the remote control An on-screen TV Sleep Timer 10 min. display will indicate the amount of time remaining the TV turns off. until O Repeatedly press the SLEEP button to change the remaining time or to cancel the sleep " timer. The sleep timer is canceled whe:_ "- - -" 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 aL the same time.
activating the PIP image O Press the PIP button. A PIP image will appear in the corner of the screen. Use the PIP CH up (A) down (V) control to select the channel to be viewed. Press PIP again within 10 seconds; the PIP image will reduce to a smaller size. Ant-A 023 ESPN Stereo & SAP A 023 (If you wait longer than 10 seconds the PIP image will disappear when you press the PIP button.) O Press the PIP button once again to cancel the PIP image.
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 tuaer, such as a VCR. _Important: If you have a cable box on ANT-A, you will not be able to have 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 0 Press the PIP channel button (PIP CH) up (A) or down (V) on the remote control to change the channel of the PIP image. 2 i?:j _>Important: The PIP CH Buttons change under two conditions: • When that 0 Press the C]_A_iNEL up (A) or down (V) button on the remote cont]:ol 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 ENTEI_EXCH button. [:>Important: If one picture is from ANT-A and the other is from ANT-B, nothing will happen when the ENTER/EXCH button is pressed. Ant-A 023 ESPN Stereo & SAP Input -1 S-VIDEO Input-1 A O23 Moving the PIP image Press the ADJUST buttons move the PIP ima_:e.
freezing the PIP image O Press the PAUSE button to freeze the I?IP image on the screen. O Press PAUSE a live picture. L>Important: again to return If you press the pause button while viewing a picture without a PIP image, a PIP image will appear and be frozen, Le., you will see a still image. 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 earlier to use your television and other Mitsubishi A/V components together. When you connect the A/V Network, you. can point the cemote 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 this chart before contacting a Mitsubishi service represeatative. (.
Troubleshooting Problem The remote Possible control doesn't (cont.) Solution Check that the batteries installed correctly. work. For More are Information See Getti_ff Ready to Use theRemote Control in Chapter 1 for an explanation of how to install batte,_ies in the remote control. The TV takes several seconds to respond commands. 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 Information Check that the MUTE button isn't on. See Remote Control Buttons and Functions in Chapter 1, which explains the location 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 tc adjust the "Listen to:" setting. Check that "Speaker" function is set to "On.
Troubleshooting Problem Antenna-B does not appear as a PIP source. 102 Possible • (cont.) Solution Antenna B cannot appear as a PIP source when antenna A is the main picture. Chapter 5: Troubleshooting For • More Information See Usi;_g 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: • • • • • _>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 with you:r TV, consult your Mitsubishi dealer or Mitsubishi .Authorized Warranty Service Center. Do not adjust Do not remove an)' 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 Procedure 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 entering 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. _Important: Unlocking with this procedure is only temporary.
* Index A C E AFV Components Using the remote with ........... 45 A/V Memory Settings Adjusting the picture ............. 70 Customizing ........................... 70 Selecting the categories ......... 68 Using external audio components ..................... 36, 37 Using the memory button ..... 69 A_ Network Description ............................. 60 Setting .................................... 60 Active A/V Network Terminal... 21 Active AV Network Using the play button with ... 97 Adjust Buttons ....
U P Parental 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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