_,_ MITSUBISHI Television Owner's Guide I N 1
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_ Table MITSUBISHI OWNER'S of Contents GUIDE Important Preface: Safeguards Welcome Summary Unpacking What's ................................................................ to Mitsubishi of Special in Each 1: Getting Overview ............................................. 5 ........................................... 6 Your TV ............................................................ Chapter Some Conventions Chapter Features ......................................................
Usingthe AdvancedFeatures.......................................... 67 Settingthetimer .......................................................... 68 Usingthe parentallock.................................................. 69 UsingtheSuperQuickViewtuning .......................... 73 Selectinganadvanced PIPfunction........................... 75 Chapter 4: Using Understanding the Special Features 78 Using the Off-Timer .......................................................... Setting the off-timer .....
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION SET AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS ,._ND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER. 1. 2. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions read before the appliance is operated. Retain be Instructions The safety and operating instructions retained for future reference. should be 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4.
14.Power Lines Anoutsideantenna system shouldnotbelocated in thevicinityofoverhead powerlinesor other electriclightorpowercircuits,orwhereit canfall intosuchpowerlinesorcircuits.Wheninstalling anoutsideantenna system, extreme careshould betakentokeepfromtouching suchpowerlines orcircuitsascontact withthemmightbefatal. 15.Overloading Donotoverload walloutletsandextension cords asthiscanresultin ariskoffireorelectric shock. 16.
PREFACE Welcome to Mitsubishi Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi TV. Your TV is designed for superb viewing pleasure as well as continued[ reliability.
Summary of Special Features Your top rated Mitsubishi • 181-Channel Capacity ensuring your continued continue to expand. TV delivers: --- programs up to 181 channels, viewing pleasure as cable ser_rice,_ • Two-Speaker Sound System produces clear stereo sound. --- a special speaker system that • Expanded Sound Capability --- allows you to connect the TV to an external audio system for enhanced listening pleasure.
Unpacking Your TV What you will find As you unpack your new TV, please check to be sure that along with the TV, the following items are included: • • • • • an owner's guide containing a registration card, a remote control transmitter, a set of two AA size batteries an A/V network cable. a warranty, for the remote control, and A few suggestions Before you hook up your new TV, please take O a few minutes to: Complete the registration card. The registration card as.
What's in Each Chapter Here's what you will find in this owner's Chapter 1, "Getting location and functions guide: to Know Your TV," introduces you to the of the buttons and controls of your _. Chapter 2, "Connecting Your TV," explains bow to connect a VCR, antenna, decoder box, and other equipment to your _i_¢. Chapter 3, "Operating Your TV," provides the step-by-step instructions you need in order to use your TV. Chapter 4, "Using the Special Features," some of the special features of the TV.
} Some Conventions Used in this Guide Mitsubishi has gone to great effort to provide users with an easy-tofollow, useful owner's guide. You will find that ,different types of information are treated in different ways• Users should read information labeled Important and infol_nation that is boxed and labeled Warning.
_ CHAPTER Getting toONE Know Your TV Now that you've unpacked your TV, read through the safety information, and glanced at the overview explaining how this owner's guide is organized, it's time to become familiar with the buttons and controls you'll be using when you operate the TV. This chapter will introduce the range of options awdlable when using the buttons on the remote control or on the T_'s control panel.
Overview of the Control Panel 0 12 6 7) Q power / program timer indicator This indicator lights up in green when you turn the TV o1%it lights up in red when the timer is set and the TV's power is off; it lights in orange if the timer is set and the TV's power is on. ® power button (POWER) Use this button to turn the TV on or off. When you turn the TV on, the power indicator will light in gree_a.
® ® ® volume controls (VOLUME) Press the v button to turn down the volume to turn up the volume. channel controls (CHANNEL) Use the v button to switch to a channel and the ^ button to switch to a channel with a lower number with a higher number. A/V reset button (A/V RESET) Press this button to reset all audioand video functions to their normal level or setting, except: volume, reception mode, speaker, monitor out, and closed captioning.
Overview of the Remote Getting Control ready installing to use the remote control the batteries O Take the box containing bag. two AA size batteries O Remove the back cover of the remote direction of the arrow. O Load the batteries as indicated in the illustration, making that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to -). O Replace the back cover of the remote from the packing controll by pushing controil.
some 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 specifically instructed to do so in this owner's guide. • Don't allow the remote control to get wet or become heated. • Avoid dropping the remote control on a hard ,;urface. • When cleaning the remote control, don't use any harsh chemicals. Use only a soft, slightly moistened cloth.
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Q select buttons Use these buttons to select the component you wish to operate: the TV, a cable decoder box, or a VCR. These buttons are also used to set up your remote control for your particular brand of cable box or VCR. ® VCR buttons These buttons can be used to control VCRs. The remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi VCRs, and it can be programmed to operate VCRs from other manufacturers. ® power button (POWER) Use this button to turn the TV on or off.
Remote control buttons and functions (cont.) ® enter and exchange button (ENTEPJEXCH) Use this button after selecting a channel 1lumber or airier selecting an item from the on-screen menu system. You will also use this button with the PIP modes.
(_) menu button (MENU) Use this button to display the on-screen gives you access to your TV',_ features. menu system, which @ cancel button (CANCEL) This button is used to cancel[ a channel number, to clear' a channel from super quick view memory, and to clear the settings of on-screen menus. ® display button (DISPLAY) Use this button to view an on-screen TV settings and the displays related (XDS).
Remote @ control buttons picture-in-picture Use these buttons modes. (For more controls to control information, and functions (cont.) the special picture-in-picture see pages 82-88.) (]PIP) PIP button (PIP) --- Press this button to begin displayiing the PIP image, to change the image's size, or to cancel it. This button is also used with the Active A/V Network (see page 89).
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_ CHAPTER Connecting TWO Your TV This chapter offers step-by-step instructions fc,r completing most common hook-ups.
Overview of the Back Panel , r r !l (_ AN NETWORK ACTIVE v I D E O ® I } (_ AI"IT'A ® VHF/UHF (75_) F EXT-2 JT ; t A U D I O EXT-1 INI_UT ! I (_) antenna terminals (ANT-A, ANT-B) Connect cable antennas or _%IF/UHF antennas here. (_) video monitor output terminal Use this terminal to "send out" the TV's v-ideosignal to a VCR, a video copy processor, _Important: etc. Never connect one piece of equipment to both the TV's input terminals and the TV's output terminals.
(_) _Important: S-VIDEO input terminal Use this terminal to "bring in" a Super VHS (S-VHS) from a VCR or disc player into the TV. If you connect Super VHS equipment, be the input for viewing your VCR. signal this input will automatically (_) video input terminal Use this terminal to "bring in" a video si_]al another component into the TV. from a VCR or (_) Active A/V Network terminal Use this terminal to connect Mitsubishi Network terminals.
Basic Connections This section explains the basic connections you will need to make between your TV, antennas, 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 decodc_r box. Choose the type of connection for the type of equipment you have. If you are having difficulty making the connections to your TV, you may want to contact your Mitsubishi dealer cr your local cable company.
TV + antenna equipment or cable without a decoder 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 fiat twin leads), you'll need: One 75-300 ohm transformer. :>--- Cable IV Rear Terminals -- Antenna with Flat Twin Leads 0 O I LO ii-o O I @ O I O o VHF,'UHF (TSl_) @,4_° o11oo / Transformer connecting 0 a cable Push or screw the end of the cable onto ti_e ANT-A terminal the TV.
TV + cable equipment with a decoder box you will need Use this hook-up if you need a decoder box to descramble cable channels. When you complete this hook-up, you should set up your remote control to operate your cable box (see page 45). To complete the hook-up, One two-way Three splitter, you'll need: and 75 ohm coaxial cables. procedure O Connect splitter.
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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 the aatennas in order to connect them to the TV. To do this, you will need a UHF/VHF combiner. (There are different combiners for ciifferent kinds ,of leads. Check with your local electronics store fo:r the kind of combiner you need.) Pictured standard to the right is a combiner.
TV + VCR + antenna decoder box equipment or cable without a you will need You may want to connect a VCR along with yo_ar antennas or cable. To complete this hook-up, you may need the following equipme:at: • One 75 ohm coaxial cable, One set of RCA pin-type cables, audio One RCA pin-type video cable, (if connecting a standard VCR), or • One S-Video cable for S-VHS VCRs.
TV + antenna decoder box or cable (cont.) procedure (See illustration page.) Connect terminal the incoming cable or antenna on the VCR. O Connect terminal one end of a coaxial on the VCR. Connect terminal the other end of the coaxial cable to the ANT-A on the TV. to the ANTENNA cable to the ANTENNA IN OUT 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 terminal on the back of the television.
VCR Antenna Terminals @ @ Incoming Cable or Antenna IN Antenna OUT VCR Rear Terminals AUDIO OUT Cable Lead Red Lead Connect either one _[_ TV Rear Terminals ACTIVE AN N_I3NORK -- EZ[D_::_--- O LO VHFAJHF (75_) R O , OUTPUT - 'r'ellow Lead O O LIM°"°I _ O EXT-2 INPUT Red Lead O _hite Basic Connections Lead 33
TV + VCR equipment + cable with a decoder box you will need This hook-up will allow you to record scrambled channels while watching a non-scrambled channel. When you complete this hookup, you should set up your remote control to opera';e your cable box (see page 45). To complete the hook-up, you will m_,ed: Four 75 ohm coaxial One two-way cables, splitter, One set of RCA pin-type cables, audio I One RCA pin-type video cable, (if connecting a standard VCR), or One S-Video cable for S-VHS VCRs.
procedure (Please see the illustration on the following cable to the IN terminal page.) O Connect splitter. the incoming on the two-way O Connect splitter; terminal a coaxial cable to one of the OUT terminals on the connect the other end of this cable tc the ANT-A on the back of the TV. O Connect a second coaxial cable to the other C,UT terminal the splitter; connect the other end of this cable to the IN terminal on the decoder box.
TV + VCR + cable with O Start playing O Use the INPUT button Input-1 or Input-2. a decoder box (cont.) a tape on your VCR. on your TV's remote col_trol to select Incoming Cable EEE:[[_- I__ Cable Decoder Box -__N RearTermi'lals 1 VCR Rear Terminals AUDIO VCR Antenna Terminals OUT Lead Antenna 0 @ Lead OUT O Connect either one---_ Cable ---c TV Rear Terminals A/V NE'RNORK ACTIVE I "°@ 4_ ...... R Lead i O i L I.......... e!O b [_ (TS_) _ -/.
TV + audio equipment system you will need To hook up an audio system, you will need: • One set of RCA pin audio cables. procedure O Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT terminals on the back of the TV. Use the red cable to connect the right (R) channel and the white cable to connect the left (L) channel. Connect the other ends of these cables to the AUX IN terminals on the back of the audio system. O Turn off the television's speakers.
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 the 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.
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_ CHAPTER Operating THREE Your TV Now that your TV is connected to the cable, ante:ana, or 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.
Getting Started This section is designed to get you started enjoying your new TV. If you follow these procedures one by one, you will soon begin discovering everything your tele_4sion can do.
Adjusting the color purity Your television has a large screen picture tube, _,nd its color purity can be affected slightly by the earth's magnetic f:_eld. For best results, follow the instructions below to adjust the color purity. O Turn off the TV set. Select the desired location and install the set. Determine the compass direction where the set is facing. Tile direction is determined from the front of the screen facing forward.
Using the remote and other brands control to operate of VCRs operating components Mitsubishi cable boxes This TV's remote control comes programmed to op_rate Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs. The select buttons (across the top of the remote control) determine which component the remote control will operate.
If yourVCRdoesnotturn on,repeatthe instructions,trying eachcodenumberlistedforyourbrandofVCR.If noneof"those codenumberswork,try eachnumber,01through20. If yourVCRisthis •..enter this code If your V(:R is this ...enter this code brand...
Using the and other remote brands control to operate of VCRs (cont.) cable boxes If your cable box is this brand... •..enter this code If your cable box is this brand..• Zenith 51 %_com 67,68,72 Hamlin 52, 53, 69 Panasonic 63,70 Jerrold 54, 57, 58, 59, 60, 85, 87 Macom 71 G.I. 55, 56 Philips Oak 61, 62, 82 Pioneer 64, 65, 84 Scientific Atlanta 66, 86, 88, 89, 91, 92 ...
using your remote control to operate 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 bo.'<. O Use the select buttons across the top of the remote control to choose the laver you "set up" to operate the cable box: VCR-A, VCR-B or CABLE. O Point the remote buttons. control :at the cable box and press the desired Only the POWER and CHANNEL operating your cable box.
Turning _Important: the TV on!off Before using the remote control to operate select button on the remote control. the TV, press the "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. _Important: There is always a small even when the power is the settings and operates Unplugging the set will them again. Unplug the time. amount of current flowing into turned off.
Selecting the input source Press the INPUT button on the control panel or on the remote control to select the input source you wish to view: Antenna-A, Antenna-B, Input-l, or Input-2.
Changing channels Your TV offers you four ways of changing channels once their numbers have been programmed into channel n]emory: • selecting • directly a channel accessing sequentially a channel using the channel by pressing • using the Quick View option to switch memorized channel, and • using the Super Quick View function channels on a user-chosen list.
changing channels sequentially oCZ_ oooO To change channels: q[]}Press one of the channel control,_ (CHANNEL) on the control panel or on the remote control. The TV will oooo_ _ooo oooo_ automatically tune to the next memor:ized channel. 0 _Important: o You cannot change channels sequentially until available channels have been programmed into memory. (See "Memorizing channels," page 56.
Changing channels (cont.) using the Quick View option Quick View allows you to memorize a particular channel and switch to it quickly. O Tune to the ct:annel memorize. O Press and hoM the QV butten for about 3 seconds. When you release the button, the channel number will appear on the screen, indical;ing that you have memorized that channel. O After you've changed to another channel, press the quick view (QV) button to immediately return to the memorized channel.
Understanding the on-screen menus One of the distinctive features of this TV is an on-screen menu system that provides step-by-step instructions for using some of the T_Ps special capabilities. When using any of the on-screen in mind: • The on-screen minutes. menus menus, will clear if no item i_,_selected • Unavailable menu items are indicated instead of the normal white letters. • Some on-screen • You can exit the on-screen MENU button repeatedly. viewing.
Setting the clock Your TV contains an internal clock to indicate the current time. 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. A,_ _] _ TV Main First Time Set-Up Customize Viewing Advanced Features Use ADJUST Press O Select "First Time Set-Up" using the ADJUST buttons; then, press the ENTER button. to select.
If you follow daylight savings time, set "Daylight savings" to "On" using the ADJUST buttons. If you do not follow daylight savings time, set it to "Off." Press the ENTER button. ('L_ Set the clock %.J Auto clock On Day Monday Clock 10:00 Time zone Eastern 1. Daylight savings Use ADJUST On to select. Then press Press ENTER. MENU At this pot:at, you have prepared the TV to set its clock automatically. The screen will return to t.:he "First Time SetUp" menu.
Memorizing channels You can use the menus to automatically memorize the channels your TV can receive. Once channels are memorized, you can scan through them using the channel controls on the :remote control or on the front panel. O Press the MENU button oil the remote control. The TV Main First Time Set-Up Set the clock i* Memorize Menu channels Add/delete Use ADJUST Press [] to select. ENTER. MENU TV Main to return to Select "Memorize channels" using the ADJUST buttons; then, press ENTER.
Adding and deleting channels After all available channels have been programmed automatically, channels with weaker signals can be added or deleted with the following procedure. First Time Set-Up Set the clock Memodze • channels Add/delete channels Set AN Network Use ADJUST press ENTER. Press MENU O Select "First Time Set-Up" using the ADJUST buttons; then, pres_; ENTER. to return to Menu. -1- Add/delete Either "In memory" or "Not in memory" will appear. to select.
Setting the AN Network The A/V Network is a special 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: Q O Press the MENU button on the remote control. The TV Main Menu will appear on the screen.
Renaming the input This feature allows you to rename the external inputs. For example, you might want to name one input "VCR," and the other input "DISC." The name you give the input wL1 appear on tile on-screen display. O Press the MENU button on the remote control. The TV Main "iV Main Menu (_ Menu will appear First Time Set-Up I_] Customize Viewing _ Advanced Features Use ADJUST Then press Press to select. to exit menus. Viewing _.
Selecting the menu language This TV allows you to display the on-screen languages: English, Spanish, or French. Customize • Select the input language Use Video mute Use ADJUST Then TV Main []Select • O Select "Custoraize Viewing" using the AD,]-LIST buttons; press ENTER,. to select. press ENTER. Press MENU to return to Menu. Select "Select Language" using the ADJUST buttons; press .ENTER. O Use the ADJUST buttons to select the language you want.
Using video mute When you use the video mute function, your TV will display a blue screen whenever it is receiving a very weak TV signal or a weak signal from a VCR. If you want to try viewing a weak signal, you can turn the video mute off. _1_ Customize Rename Select b, the input language Use Video mute Use ADJUST Then press Press to select. to return to Select Us,+ Video mute" using the ADJUST buttons; press ENTER. Menu.
Adjusting the sound You can customize all of your TV_s sound functions with a set of buttons; you select a function with the AUDIO buLton, then you adjust the function with the ADJUST buttons or left/right buttons. You use the ADJUST buttons to: • select a position (e.g., stereo), • increase or decrease the function (e.g., bass), or • shift from one end of a scale to the other (e.g., balance). After adjusting the sound, an on-screen function and level you've selected.
"Speaker:On/Off'turnsthe TV speakersonor off.Setthis function to "On"fornormaloperation.Setit to"Off' if y_uconnected your TV toan audiosystem. "Monitorout:Variable/Fixed"letsyousetupthe TV forusewith an audiosystem. Choose "Variable" when you want to control[ audio functions such as volume and mute through the television. Choose "Fixed" if you connected an audio system and you want to control audio functions such as volume and mute through the audio system.
Adjusting the picture You can customize all of your TV's picture functions with a set of buttons: you select a function with the VIDEO button, then you can adjust the function with the ADJUST buttons or the left/right buttons. You use the ADJUST tmttons to: • shift from one end of a scale to the other (eg., • increase or decrease the function (e.g., color), • select a position (e.g., closed captioning). After adjusting the picture, an on-screen function and level you've selected.
Using the closed caption decoder Many broadcasters now supply closed captioning information along with their regular broadcasts. Your TV can decode that information and display it on your TV screen. There are two types of captioning that broadcasters can send: "standard" and "text." Standard captioning iLsrelated to the program that is being shown. Standard captioning usually fi)llows the dialogue of the characters on-.screen. Text captioning does not usually relate to the program being shown.
Using uses the closed for closed caption decoder (cont.) captioning Closed captioning was initially designed so tha_ those with hearing difficulties can enjoy viewing television more. However, closed captioning can also be used in other ways, such as: • helping children learn to read, • learning a foreign language, and • using the television without disturbing Important: othe,rs.
Using the Advanced Features This section explains how to use some of the more advanced tions. You'll learn about: • Setting the timer, • Using the parental • Using the Super • Selecting func- lock, Quick an advanced View tuning, and PIP function.
Setting the timer This special automatically feature allows you to program the TV to turn at a preset time. To set the timer: O Press the MENU button on the remote control. The TV Main Menu will appear on the screen. m,_ TV Main Menu 0 First Time Set-Up 1_ Customize Viewing Advanced Features [_ Use ADJUST ]hen press Press _ O Select "Advanced Features" using the .ADJUST but[ons; press ENTER. to select. ENTER, MENU Advanced to exit menus. You will see the "Advanced Features" screen.
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 a 4-digit secret code that will allow you to turn off the lock later. If you try to turn on a locked locking "time period" begins, enter the secret code.
Using the parental lock (cont.) locking • The message will appear. IT_ Lock the TV personal using NUMBER Then for locking the TV • Enter a four-digit secret code using the number buttons (0-9); then, pres,; the ENTER button. The lock is now off. Enter your the TV code buttons. press ENTER to set the lock. Press MENU Advanced to return to Features Menu. Use the ADJUST buttons to select "Start"; press E!NTER.
locking • The message for locking channel will appear. [[_ Lock the channel • Enter a four-digit using the number press ENTER° The lock is now off. Enter your personal using NUMBER Then press channels code buttons. a secret code buttons (0-9); ENTER to select the channels. Press MENU Advanced [_ Lock the L4J ............. to return Features to Menu. You will ,_ee the channel lock set-up screen. Use the ADJUST button,_ or left/right buttons to select a position. Press ENTER.
Using the parental lock (cont.) canceling parental or changing lock O Press t:he MENU button. The TV Main Menu will appear on the screen. O Select ":Advanced Features" using the ADJUST buttons; press ENTER. _ LocktheTV Select ":Use parental lock" using the ADJUST buttons; press ENTER. The lock is now on. Enter your personal using NUMBER Then press to change Press O Enter the four digits of your secret code using the !Lumber buttons (0-9); press ENTER. ENTER the lock.
Using the Super Quick View tuning Super-Quick-View allows you to cycle through a list of up to ten numbers with the SQV button. You use the :menus to add channels to the list or to remove channels from the list. You can also add channels to the list using only the remote control. customizing the Super Quick View list with the menus , Advanced Features Set the timer Use Parental • Use Super lock Quick Use Advanced Use ADJUST Then press Press Menu to select.
74 Using the Super adding channels Quick View tuning to the list with the remote (cont.) control O Use the channel controls want to add to the list. O Press and hold the SQV button for about 3 seconds. When you release the button, the letters "SQV" will appear under the channel number, indicating that the channel has beela added to Super Quick View memory.
Selecting an advanced PIP function When you are using the PIP features, there are special functions you can use. Before using these advanced functions, you need to choose one in the menu. These adwmced functions are: • TV Still, • Snap-shot, • Replay. or In "TV Still," the PIP image switches between still and moving. In "Snap-shot," you can view and mow_ several frozen PIP images. In "Replay," you can view still PIP images in sequence for a "strobe" animation effect.
_ CHAPTER Using the FOUR Special Features In addition to the basic and advanced features explained in the previous chapter, this TV offers the user sew_ral special features not generally available on other brand TVs. This chapter will explain how to use these distinctiw; features.
Understanding the On-Screen Displays Your TV provides an on-screen summary of the current settings for the TV, as well as the information related to Extended Data Services (XDS). XDS allows broadcasters to supply you with channel information, program information, and the current time. To view this information, press the display button (DISPLAY) on the remote control repeatedly. This section describes the displays in the order that they occur.
€ Using the Off-Timer This special function allows you to set the TV to tu.rn off automatically. You can set the TV to turn off after a period of time ranging from 10 to 120 minutes. In this section you'll learn: • Setting • Changing Using the off-timer, or canceling the Off-timer and the off-timer.
Setting the off-timer O Press the off-timer button (OFF-T) on the remote control. TV Off timer 120 min. O Select how long you want the TV to stay on by repeatedly p:ressing the off-timer button (OFF-T). The time will decrease in 10 minute intervals each time you press the button. If you later want to check on how much time is left in the offtimer, press the off-timer button (OFF-T)once. The onscreen display reads "off-timer" and shows the amount of time remaining.
Changing or canceling TV Off timer 10 min. the 0 off-timer Press the off-timer bul:ton (OFF-T) on the remote control. An on-screen display will indicate the amount of time remaining turn off. until the TV will O Continue pressing the off-timer button (OFF-T) repeatedly to change the remaining time or cancel _he off-timer. T]he offtimer i,_ canceled when" " appears instead of the remaining time.
Using the Advanced Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes The special features of this TV include the advanced picture-inpicture (PIP) modes, which allow you to view stud manipulate the images of two different sources at the same tirae.
Selecting the PIP image O Select the number of the TV channel you want to view by using the channel control (CHANNEL). O Press Ant-A 023 ESPN Stereo & SAP SQV th.e :PIP button. A PIP image will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen. A 023 Ant-A 023 ESPN Stereo & SAP SQV 0 Press the PIP button again, within 10 seconds; the PIP image will change to a smaller size. A 023 F-] (If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the PIP image will disappear when you press the PIP button.
Selecting the PIP source O Turn your VCR on and select a channel oil the VCR that is different tlhan the channel you see on your TV screen. 000 C) SOURCE =ftJ _ t!/= c:,O _Important: 00 c:_ O Press the source button (SOURCE) on the remote control repeatedly to select the source of the PIP image: TV or Input. The PIP iinage will change follows. as [-,TV-_lr@ut.l-.input_2 -J To change the input of the background image is on the screen, press the input control panel or on the remote control.
Exchanging the PIP image and the main Press the ENTER image button to exchange the contents of the main (background) image and the PIP image. 0 c::_ 000 o 0 0@@ _000 Ant-A 023 Stereo ESPN Input-1 & SAP SQV A 023 Input-1 Moving the PIP image Press the ADJUST (up/down) buttons or left/right buttons to move the PI]? image. 000 C) ¸ @@@ i _DO0 _::_O _>Important: c:_ If you move the PIP image and then turn it off, it will remain new position when you turn it on again.
Freezing the PIP image O [] Use Advanced • Current PIP setting : TV Still Use ADJUST Then to select. O Use the MENU button to the norraa] picture. press ENTER. Press MENU Advanced Select "Use Advanced PIP" in the "Advanced Features" menu and set it to "TV Still." (See "Selecting an advanced PIP function," ]page 75.) to return to Features menu. Lo return O Press the PAUSE butten to freeze the PIP image on the screen.
Using [] the Use Advanced _. Current Snap-shot O Select "Use Advanced PIP" in the "Advanced Features" menu PIP setting feature and set it to "Snap-shot." (See "Selecting an advanced PIP function," page 75.) : Snap-shot Use ADJUST Then to select. O Use the MENU button to the norraa] picture. press ENTER. Press MENU Advanced to return to Features to return Menu. O Press the PAUSE button once; a frozen P]IP image and a moving PIP image will appear.
Using the Replay Use Advanced Current feature ID Select "Use Advanced PIP" in the "Advanced Features" menu and set it to "Replay." (See "Selecting an advanced PIP function," ]page 75.) PIP setting : Replay Reptayspeed Use ADJUST : 1 to select. O Set the replay speed between (short interval) and 9 (long interval). Tbenjxess E_NT.E_R_. ..... Press MENU Advanced [] to return to Features Use Advanced Current Menu. Use the MENU button to the normal picture.
Using the Active AN Network Feature The A/V Network is a special feature that makes it easier to use your TV and your other A/V components together. When you connect the A/V Network, you can point the remote control at the TV, and it will "pass" the remote control command to the other components. Additionally, you will gain even more benefits if you have a Mitsubishi VCR equipped for the Active A/V Network.
Using using the Active the QUICK AN PROGRAM When you press QUICK VCR: • Active A/V Network "Program to Record" you will see the "Set Guide for information • Active A/V Network the TV to Input-1. You can program TV. button PROGRAM Feature (conlL.) (QUICK PROG_LkM) to begin programming your will turn on your VCR and bring it to the screen. If tile VCR's clock has not been set, the clock" screen. (Se,_ your VCR's Owner's about setting the clock.
While the PIP image is on the screen: • The PIP function buttons (SOURCE, CHANNEL, ENTER, left/ right, adjust up/down, PAUSE) will all work as they do with standard PIP. • The PIP CHANNEL button (on the lower right ]portion of th_, remote control) will automatically control the small PIP image. The standard CHANNEL button and the number buttons (0--9) change channels on the main image.
_ CHAPTER FIVE Troubleshooting Even though you're now familiar with the bas!Lc and advanced operations of the TV, you may run inLo trouble from time to time as you become accustomed to the TV. This chapter offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter. We suggest that you consult this chart before contacting a Mit,_ubishi service representative.
Troubleshooting Problems The remote work. Possible control doesn't (cont.) Solutions For More Check that the batteries installed are correctly. Information See "Getting 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 button is set to "TV." See "Remote control buttons and fhnctions" in Chapter 1, which explains where the select buttons are located.
Possible Problems Solutions For More Information On-screen displays appear each time you adjust a function. • This is part of the normal operation of the TV. See "Understanding the OnScreen Displays" in Chapter 4 for a fall explanation of the on-screen displays. There's no sound even when the volume is turned up. • Check that the MUTE button isn't on. See "Re:mote control buttons and fimctions" in Chapter 1, which explains the location and fimction of the MUTE button.
Caution _Warning: _Important: and care Don't leave stationary images, such as those generated from stock market reports or video games, on-screen fi_r more than 10 minutes. Still patterns can scar the TV causing permanent damage to I the picture tube. If you plan to place speakers next to the TV, make sure they are magnetically shielded. Ordinary speakers wi]l cause distol_ion in the picture due to their strong magnets. This distortion, however, will not harm the picture tubes.
Calling for service If you are unable to correct a problem MITSUBISHI dealer or MITSUBISHI Service Center. Do not adjust any controls Do not remove the protective with yo'_r TV, consu][t your Authorized Warranty not described in this owner's g_ide. back cover of this unit. If you see one of the following display on your screen, you should not change any settings. These are special displays used by the factory.
Procedure APPENDIX for Bypassing the Parental Loc0k Cut along dotted line and file after reading. After you lock the TV, you will need the secret code in order to: • 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 c n your remote labeled "QV" and "9" at the same time whenew_r your secret code is requested. _Important: Unlocking with this procedure is only temporary.
Index A Active A/V Network clock, setting ........................ 54 closed captions .............. 64, 65 color ..................................... 64 I important safeguards ............ 3 input button .................. 12, 17 input audio/video ....................... 25 connecting ........................ setting .............................. terminal ............................ 38 58 25 using ................................. A/V reset button .................. 89 13 adding channels .......
PIP (Picture-in-picture) ...... advanced functions .......... button ............................... channel ............................. exchanging images ........... freezing ............................. moving .............................. replay ............................... selecting ........................... snap-shot .......................... source ............................... two tuner, simulated ....... play, auto ............................. power button .................
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