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  • Page 1 =_ MITSUBISHI Television Owner' s Guide...
  • Page 2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EL.ECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended alert the user to the presence...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents MITSUBISHI OWNER'S GUIDE Important Safeguards ................... Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi ..............Summary of Special Features ..............Unpacking Your TV ................What's in Each Chapter ................. Some Conventions Used in this Guide ..........Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your TV ............
  • Page 4 Table of Contents (cont.) Using the Advanced Features .............. Using the sleep timer ..............Using SuperQuickView ..............Using One-Key Play ................Using video mute (CS-27309 only) ..........Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode (CS-27309 only) .... 64 Activating the PIP image ............Selecting the input for the PIP image ........
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION SET AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARI_INGS AND I[NSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER. Read Instructions Ventilation Read all safety and operating instructions before Slots and openings in the cabinet operating the appliance.
  • Page 6: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards (cont.) 14. Power Lines 18. Servicing Do not attempt to service this TV receiver An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other...
  • Page 7: Preface Welcome To Mitsubishi

    Welcome to Mitsubishi PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi TV. Your TV is designed for superb viewing pleasure as well as continued reliability. To familiarize you with your TV and owner's [N:ide, we suggest tlhat you read through...
  • Page 8: Summary Of Special Features

    • Picture-in-Picture Mode (model CS-27309 only) --- allows you to view two different live pictures at the same time. Each of these features will be explained in more detail in Chapter 3, "Operating Your TV." Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi...
  • Page 9: Unpacking Your Tv

    € Unpacking Your TV What you will find As you unpack your new TV, please check to be sure that the following items are included: • an owner's guide containing a warranty • a registration card • a remote control transmitter •...
  • Page 10: What's In Each Chapter

    _gV. Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," summarizes the problem,_ you may have along with suggestions for remedying these problems. You will also find a detailed index at the back of the boc,k. Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi...
  • Page 11: Some Conventions Used In This Guide

    € Some Conventions Used in this Guide Mitsubishi has gone to great effort to provide you with an easy-to- follow, useful owner's guide. You will find that different types of information are treated in different ways. You should read information...
  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Getting To Know Your Tv

    CHAPTER Getting 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 _perate the TV.
  • Page 14: Overview Of The Front Panel

    Overview of the Front Panel i_ MITSUBISHI POWER V VOLUME '_ IDEO L(_o',io)- A UDIO- R _/CHANNEL power button (POWER) Use this button to turn the TV on or off. ® volume controls (VOLUNIE) Press the A button to turn up the volume and the vbutton turn down the volume.
  • Page 15: Overview Of The Remote Control

    Overview of the Remote Control Getting ready to use the remote control installing the batteries Take the two AAA size batteries from the packing bag. Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing the direction of the arrow. Load the batteries as indicated in the illust:cation,...
  • Page 16 Getting ready to use the remote control (cont.) some do's and don'ts To ensure that your remote control will continue working properly, follow these guidelines: • Don't press two or more buttons at the same time, unle_,;s you are specifically instructed to do so in thi_ owner's guide...
  • Page 17: Remote Control Buttons And Functions

    Remote control buttons functions MENU STOP PAUSE © REW/REV FF_D PLAY _= MITSUBISHI This illustration shows the CS-27309 remote control. The CS-27209 remote control includes the VCR-CH button but does not include the PIP controls (number 17 above). Overview of the Remote...
  • Page 18 Remote control buttons and functions (cont.) This section provides you with an overview of the remote control's buttons and the features that they control. This section does not provide detailed explanations on the use of these buttons. To determine which buttons ace used with a particu- lar feature, refer to the instructions...
  • Page 19 "(_". @ audio and VCR buttons Use these buttons to control VCRs, cassette decks, CD players, etc. These are pre-programmed to operate select Mitsubishi components. (_) picture-in-picture controls (CS-27309 only) Use to control the special picture-in-picture (PIP) function.
  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Connecting Your Tv

    CHAPTER Connecting Your TV This chapter offers step-by-step instructions fi)r completin_i most common hook-ups. It contains the follow:[ng sections: Overview of the Back Panel Basic Connections...
  • Page 22: Overview Of The Back Panel

    € Overview of the Back Panel VIDEO ANT/ CABLE _,._ OUT! (75D) ) - R -- L(MONO) _---- _1 S-VIDEO_;> __.(__-,)_ (_,_1_ CS-27309 only (_) antenna terminal Use to connect cable or VHF/UHF antennas. @ audio output terminals Use to connect the audio of the TV to an audio system.
  • Page 23: Basic Connections

    Basic Connections This section describes the equipment and p_'ocedures needed basic hook-ups. For more complex hook-ups, contact your dealer local cable company. The connections explained in this section are: • TV+antenna or cable without a cable • TV+cable with a cable •...
  • Page 24: Tv+Antenna Or Cable Without A Cable Box

    TV+antenna or cable without a cable equipment you will need If you have a standard 75-ohm coaxial cable, you will not need additional equipment. If your antenna has Lwo leads (called fiat twin leads), you will need: one 75-300 ohm transformer 75 Ohm "IV rear terminals cANT/...
  • Page 25: Tv+Cable With A Cable Box

    TV+cable with a cable equipment you will need Use this hook-up if you need a cable box to descramble cable sig- nals. After you complete this hook-up, you should set up your remote control to operate your cable box. See "Using the reraote control"...
  • Page 26: Tv + Separate Uhf And Vhf Antennas

    TV+ separate and VHF antennas equipment you will need If UHF and VHF signals are brought into your home wil;h two separate antennas, you'll need to combine the antennas before connecting them to the TV. To do this you will need a UHF/VtIF combiner.
  • Page 27: Tv+Vcr+Antenna Or Cable Without A Cable Box

    TV+VCR+antenna or cable without a cable equipment you will need You may want to connect a VCR along with your antennas or cable. To complete this hook-up, you may need the folLowing equipment. one 75-ohm coaxial cable • one set of RCA pin-type audio cables •...
  • Page 28 TV+VCR+antenna or cable without a cable (cont.) procedure O Connect the incoming cable or antenna t(_ the ANTENNA terminal on the VCR. Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the ,_qTENNA terminal on the VCR. Connect the other end of the comxial cable to the antenna termi- nal on the TV.
  • Page 29: Or Cable Without A Cable Box

    TV+VCR+antenna or cable without a cable box (cont.) Incoming Cable 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable VCR Rear Terminals AUDIO VIDEO OUT Antenna °! Lead ANT/ AUDIO 1 CABLE (75 D.) TV Rear Terminals / S-Vl_EO (S-video available only on CS-27309) Red Lead White Lead Basic Connections...
  • Page 30: Tv+Vcr+Cable With A Cable Box

    TV+VCR+cable with a cable equipment you will need This hook-up will allow you to record scrambled channels and to view scrambled channels when the VCR is turned on. This connec- tion will also allow you to view different channels when you use PIP. To complete the hook-up, you will...
  • Page 31 TV+VCR+cable with a cable (cont.) procedure Please see the illustration on the following page. O Connect the incoming cable to the IN terminal on the two-way splitter. O Connect a coaxial cable to one of the OUT terminals on the splitter.
  • Page 32 TV+VCR or cable with a cable (cont.) Cable From Outside VCFI Rear Terminals hile Lead TV Rear Terminals ANT/ VIDEO AUDIO ;77._ @ ® ® OU" (S.video availableL=_ hrte Lead °nly°nCS-27309) Red Lead Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV...
  • Page 33: Tv+Stereo Audio System

    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, comp]ete the necessary con- nections shown on previous pages of this chapter, then follow the procedure on this page. equipment you will need •...
  • Page 35: Chapter 3: Operating Your Tv

    CHAPTER Operating Your TV Now that your TV is connected to the cable, anLennas, or external components, it's time to enjoy your equipment. This chapter will explain how to operate the TV, first focusing oil functions that basic and easy and then explaining some advanced features.
  • Page 36: Getting Started

    € 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 have a picture and can begin discovering everything you_r television can do_ You'll find information •...
  • Page 37: Using The Remote Control To Operate Vcrs, Cable Boxes And Other Equipment

    VCR. The DVD layer can be set up to operate a VCR, cable box, digital[ satellite box, or a Mitsubishi laserdisc player. The AUDIO layer can be set up to operate a cable box, a digital...
  • Page 38 If your VCR If your VCR If your VCR ...enterthis is this brand... code is this brand... code is this b code Scot Mitsubishi (A) Magnavox 03, 10, 11 Multitech Mitsubishi (B) Sharp Canon Sony 1/, 18 Emerson Panasonic 04, 05...
  • Page 39 Using remote control to operate VCRs, cable boxes and other components (cont.) setting up the remote control to operate your cable box or digital satellite Turn on your cable box or digital satellite box. Set the select switch on the top of the remote to choose the layer you want to set up: AUDIO or DVD.
  • Page 40 Refer to the instructions for these device,s. setting up the remote control to operate your Mitsubishi disc player or AN receiver q[]} Turn off your audio component. Set the select switch on the top of the remote to choose the layer you want to set up.
  • Page 41 AUDIO or TV. Point the remote control at the A/V receiver and press the desired buttons. If you are using a Mitsubishi HTS-100 receiver; the POWER, VOLUME, and MUTE buttons will operate :it. If you are using a Mitsubishi HTS-300 receiver;...
  • Page 42 Turning TV on/off Before using the remote control to operate the TV, set the select _Important: switch on the top of the remote control to TV. Use the POWER button on either the com:rol panel or the remote control to turn the TV on and. off. _Important: There is always a small amount...
  • Page 43: Selecting The Input Source

    Selecting input source to watch your other equipment If you connected components such as VCRs, camcorders, or laser- disc players to your TV, you will need to charLge the input source to view the signals from these components. To select an input source, press the input button (INPUT)
  • Page 44: Changing Channels

    Changing channels Your TV offers you four ways of changing channels once their numbers have been programmed :into channel memory: • selecting channels one-by-one with the channel up/% channel down v controls • directly accessing a channel by pressing the number buttons •...
  • Page 45 Changing channels (cont.) changing channels one-by-one To change channels: Press one of the channel but- tons (CHANNEL) on the control panel or on the remote control. The TV will automatically tune to the _aext memori_:ed channel. changing channels directly To move directly to a particular _ _ _ _,.
  • Page 46 Changing channels (cont.) using the QuickView option To alte:rnate between the ,current channel ,_nd the last one viewed: $ G _t v_ O Press the QV button on the remc,te control to switch to the ,.t _ 2> last channel viewed.
  • Page 47: Understanding The On-Screen Menus

    Understanding on-screen menus One of the distinctive features of this TV is an on-screen menu system to use some of the TV's special capabi[ities. When using any of the on-screen menus, please keep the following in mind: • The on-screen menus will clear if the menus are left on too long...
  • Page 48: Selecting The Menu Language

    Selecting the menu language O Press MENU. You will see the "Main N[enu." SLEEP TIMER Press ADJUST • or • VIDEO ADJUST CHANNEL to move the AUDIO SELECT on the screen ]._ext to cursor CLOSED CAPTION "Language." € LANGUAGE O Press ADJUST •...
  • Page 49 Memorizing channels (cont.) O You will see the Air/Cable Menu. € AIR/CABLE If you ]have connected a UHF/VHF MEMORIZE '_' to anterma, press ADJUST select "Air." ADD/DELETE SUPERQUICKVIEW ONE-KEY PLAY If you ]have connected a cable VIDEO MUTE antenna, press ADJUST W to select "Cable Std,"...
  • Page 50: Adding And Deleting Channels

    Adding deleting channels After all available channels have been memorized, you can add weak channels or delete any unwanted channels by using the following procedure. 0 Press MENU. The Main Menu will appear on the screen. Press ADJUST • or '• or CHANNEL /x v to move the...
  • Page 51: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting picture You can adjust all of your television's picture functions by using the menu feature called "Video Adjust." Each individual adjust- ment display will show over the picture of 1;hecurrently selected channel so you can see how your adjustment_; will change picture.
  • Page 52 Adjusting the picture (cont.) {[]PPress MENU. The Main Menu will appear on the screen. SLEEP TIMER VIDEO ADJUST O Press ADJUST • or V or AUDIO SELECT CHANNI_IL/x to move the CLOSED CAPTION next to "Video cursor LANGUAGE Adjust." Press .td3JUST •...
  • Page 53: Selecting The Sound

    Selecting sound You can select the sound and the speakers you will hear by using the menu feature called "Audio Select." The audio selectio_ will be displayed over the picture each time you select a new channel use the display button.
  • Page 54: Using The Closed Caption Decoder

    Selecting sound (cont.) O Press N:ENU. The Main Menu will aplc.ear on the screen. SLEEP TIMER VIDEO ADJUST O Press ADJUST • or • or €AUDIO SELECT CHANNEL A V button to move CLOSED CAPTION ccLrsor _ next to _-Ludio LANGUAGE Select."...
  • Page 55 Using closed caption decoder (cont.) There are two types (modes) of captioning that broadcasters send: Captions: standard captioning which is related to the program that is being shown. Standard captioning usually follows the dialog of the characters on-screen and only display,; when the broadcaster is sending the closed captioning.
  • Page 56 Using closed caption decoder (cont.) O Press ABJUST • or • VOLUME/x to select which CLOSED CAPTION type of signal (data channel or 2) you would like tc, view. MODE :OFF DATA O Press MFNU to return normal _[V viewing. Dlmportant: If you have selected "Captions"...
  • Page 57: Understanding The On-Screen Displays

    Understanding the on-screen displays Your TV provides an on-screen summary of the current settings TV or cable channels or the external inputs. This summary will also provide information about the type of socnd that is being sent by the broadcaster and the type of sound you have set the TV to "listen to."...
  • Page 58: Using The Advanced Features

    € Using the Advanced Features This section explains how to use some of the more advanced features. You'll learn about: • Using the sleep timer • Using SuperQuickView • Using One-Key Play • Using video mute (CS-27309 only) • Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode...
  • Page 59: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using sleep timer This advanced feature allows :you to set the qTv _to turn off automati- cally. You can set the TV to turn off after 'a period of time ranging from 30 minutes to 120 minutes, in 30 minute intervals.
  • Page 60: Using Superquickview

    Using the sleep timer (cont.) Changing or canceling the sleep timer I[_ Press MENU. The Main Menu will appear on the screen. ; SLEEP TIMER VIDEO ADJUST O Press ,_)JUST • or 'V or AUDIO SELECT CHANNEL ^ v to move the CLOSED CAPTION cursor...
  • Page 61 Using SuperQuickView (cont.) customizing the SuperQuickView memor!ies: O Press MENU. The Main Menu will appear on the screen. SLEEP TIMER O Press ADJUST • or • VIDEO ADJUST CHANNEL/x x/ to move the AUDIO SELECT cursor __, next to "Set up." CLOSED CAPTION LANGUAGE...
  • Page 62 Using SuperQuickView (cont.,) _>Important: You can set channel numbers 70 to 125 in the SuperQuickView memory only when the AIR/CABLE setting is one of the cable selections; that is Cable Std, Cable HRC, or Cable IRC. scanning the SuperQuickView channels O Press the A, B, C or D button the remote control.
  • Page 63: Using One-Key Play

    Using One-Key Play One-Key Play is a special feature that makes !it easier to use your television with a Mitsubishi VC,R. When yoa press the PI_z\Y button on the remote control, the TV will automatically switch to the input or channel...
  • Page 64 VCR will begin playing the tape. Important: If there is no tape in your Mitsubishi VCR, the TV will still ,;witch to the input or channel when you press P:[__Y, however...
  • Page 65: Using Video Mute (Cs-27309 Only)

    Using video mute (CS-27309 only') When you use the video mute function, your TV will display a blue screen when it is receiving a very weak cha:anel or is tuned to a channel that is not broadcastiag in your area. If you wish to watch a weak channel, you should have the video...
  • Page 66: Using The Picture-In-Picture (Pip) Mode (Cs-27309 Only)

    Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode (CS-27309 only) One of the special features of this TV is the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode, which allows you to view two different sources at the same time. In this section you'll learn: • Activating the PIP image •...
  • Page 67: Activating The Pip Image

    Activating image O Select tile number of tb:e TV INPUT1 channel you want to view. SUB: Press the PIP button, tlhe small PIP image will appear on the screen. Tile display SUB: and a channel number, or INPUT1, or INPUT2 will indicate which source the PIP picture...
  • Page 68: Exchanging The Pip Image And The Main Image

    Selecting input for the PIP image (cont.) O Press tile PIP INPUT button change the PIP image to the input that shows your VCR's picture, INPUT1 or INPUT2. The display will show SIYB: and the sdected input to confirm your setting. DImportant- If you select a new PIP input and then turn offthe...
  • Page 69: Changing Channels In The Pip Image Or Main Image

    Chan .ging the channel in the PIP image or' the mare _mage O Use the VCR CH button change the channel of the image provided by the VCR. Use the CHANNEL buttons change the TV's channel. Moving the PIP image The PIP image can appear any of the four corners of the...
  • Page 71: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

    TV, you may run into trouble from time to time as you become accustomed to the TV. This chapter offers solutions some of the common problems you may encourZer. We suggest that you consult this chart before contacting a Mitsubishi service representative.
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting (cont.) Possible Solutions Problems More Information The remote control doesn't • Check that the batteries See "Getting ready to use the remote control" in fresh and installed correctly. work. Chapter I for an explanation of how to install batteries the remote control.
  • Page 73 Troubleshooting (cont.) More Information Possible Solutions Problems See "Understanding the On- This is part of the normal On-screen displays appear Screen Displays" in Chapter operation of the TV. each time you adjust 3 for a full explanation function. the on-screen displays.
  • Page 74: Caution And Care

    _._his distortion, however, will not harm the picture tube. For maximum enjoyment and safe operation of your Mitsubishi Color TV, please read the "IMPORTANT S_.FEGUARDS" carefully and apply them properly. Cleaning Normally, light dusting with a non-scratching...
  • Page 75: Calling For Service

    If one of these displays appear, turn the TV off and then on again. If the display appears again when you turn oa l:he TV, consult your Mitsubishi dealer or Mitsubishi .Authorized Warranty Service Center. Troubleshooting...
  • Page 76: Index

    Index menus ........connecting your TV ..... 21 connections mono ........A button ....15, 17, 44 A/V Receiver, antenna ....22, 24, 25 mute button ....15, 16 operating with remote 38, 39 audio system ....mute, _4deo ......basic .........
  • Page 77 UHF/VHF rear panel ......antenna ......record button ....15, 17 remote control connecting ......buttons ....15, 16, 17 unpacking 'IW ......codes ......36, 37 sensor ....... setting up ......using ..... 13, 15, 35 button,_ ......codes ......... layer .........
  • Page 79: Warranty

    SERVICE DURING FIRST YEAR: a. Contact your nearest authorized MITSUBISHI service center, whose name and address can be obtained from your MITSUBISHI dealer or by writing or calling MCEA at the address and telephone number provided below. b. Warranty service...
  • Page 80 _L MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI CONSUMER ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 6100 Atlantic Blvd. Norcross, GA 30071-1305 © 1997 Mitsubishi Consumer Electronics America, Inc. Printed in U.S.A TINS-6188MEZZ...

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