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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSOXINEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended alert the user to the presence...
Table of Contents MITSUBISHI OWNER'S GUIDE Important Safeguards ..................Preface: Welcome to Mitsnbishi ..............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 ............
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Table of Contents (cont.) Getting Started (cont.) Selecting the A/V Memory position ..........Customizing the A/V Memory position ..........Adjusting the video functions ............Using the closed caption decoder ..........Adjusting the sound ..............Using the Advanced Features ..............Setting the timer ................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION SET AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER. Read Instructions Ventilation Read all safety and operating instructions before Slots and openings i:a the cabinet operating the appliance.
Important Safeguards (cont.) 14. Power Lines 18. Servicing An outside antenna system should not be located Do not attempt to service this TV receiver in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other...
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 guide, we suggest that you read through...
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TV/VCR/C, ABLE Function --- uses a single remote control transmitter t9 operate the TV, certain Mitsubishi VCRs, some Mitsubishi audio components, and also some VCRs, cable boxes, and DSS satellite receivers from other manufacturers. • On-Screen Displays --- appear...
Unpacking Your What you will find As you unpack your new TV, please check to be sure that following items are included: • an owner's guide containing a warranty, • a registration card, • a remote control transmitter, • a set of two AAA size batteries for the remote control.
The appendix explains a procedure fi)r bypassing the parental lock. You will also find a detailed index at the back of the book. Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi...
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 labeled...
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CHAPTER Getting Your TV Now that you have 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 will be using when you operate the TV.
Overview of the Control Panel Front Panel CS-32207, CS-32307 Front Pmlel CS-35207, CS-35307, CS-40307 ® CK-35308, CK-32308 (CK-35308 only) Chapter 1: Getting to ](now Your TV...
Overview of the Remote Control Getting ready to use the remo_Le control installing the batteries Take the box containing two AAA si_;e batteries from the packing bag. Remove the back cover of the remote, control by pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow and lifting off the cover.
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 tl_Lesame time, unless are specifically instructed to do so in this owner's guide. • Don't allow the remote control to get wet or become iheated.
Remote control buttons functions This section provides you with an overview of the remote control's buttons and the features that they cont3:ol. This section does not provide detailed explanations on the use of these buttons. To determine which buttons are used w_th a particular feature, refer to the instructions...
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Q)select switch (_) mute control (MUTE) Yourremotecontrol h asfour controllayers: Use to turn the soand off comp]Letely and to theTV layer,theVCR-Alayer,the VCR-B restore it to its original volume. layer,andthe CABLElayer.Youcanset upeachoftheselayersto operate a differ- (_enter button (ENTER) entpiece ofequipment. U sethis switchto Use this button after selecting a channel...
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@audio and VCR buttons Use these buttons to control VCRs, cassette - bass - treble decks, CD players, etc. These are pre- - balance pro_'ammed to operate select Mitsubishi surround off/simulate/hall components. speaker off]on • video function button (VIDEO) tint...
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CHAPTERo Connecting Your This chapter offers step-by-step instructions for completing the most common hook-ups. It contains, the following sections: Overview of the Back Panel Basic Connections Overview of the Back Panel...
• Overview of the Back Panel Models CS-32207 and CS-35207 VHF,'IJH F (75.Q) -----] STRENGTH DIREC:13Of __S-35207 only) Models CS-32307, CS-35307, and CS-40307 VHF/UHF (75_) (CS-35307 and CS-40307 only) Models CK-35308, CK-32308 VHF/"UH= r_(_UTPUT ,.._ Chapter Connecting Your TV...
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antenna terminal (VttF/UHF) Use to connect a VHF/UHF antenna. ® S-VIDEO input terminal Use to connect the video out of a Super \_HS (S-VHS) VCR to the TV. _>Important: If you connect Super VHS (S-VHS) equipment, S-Video will automatically be the input for viewing your S-VHS VCR. ®...
Basic Connections This section describes the equipment and procedures needed basic hook-ups. (For more complex hook-ups, contact your dealer or local cable company.) 'The connectior_s explained in this section are: TV+antenna or cable without a cable box, TV+cable with a cable box, TV+separate UHF and VHF antennas,...
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 two leads (called flat twin leads), you'll need: • 1 75-300 ohm transformer. /----'---x 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable...
TV+ cable with a cable equipment you will need Use this hook-up if you need a cable box to descramble cable signals. After you complete this hook-up, you should set up your remote control to operate your cable box. (See "Using the remote control,"...
TV+ separate and VHF antennas equipment you will need If UHF and VHF signals are brought into your home with two separate antennas, you'll need to combine the antennas into a single wire to connect them to the TV. To do this you will need a UHF/ VHF combiner.
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. 1 length of coaxial cable, 1 set of RCA pin-type audio cables, 1 RCA pin type video cable,...
TV+VCR+antenna or cable without a cable (cont.) procedure (See illustration on the :Following page.) O Connect the incoming cable or anterma to the ANTENNA terminal on the VCR. O Connect one end of a coaxial cable to t_ae ANTENNA terminal on the VCR.
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TV+VCR+antenna or cable without a cable box (cont.) Incominc Cable 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable °t VCR Real Terminals r//- AUDIO out "__ t"--- Via _'_ --White Lead I _- -I_-_"_ Antenna -'ou _-Red [ _.________)___.J____ yVellow Leacl _O---J// 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable Attach _her...
TV+VCR+cable with a cable equipment you will need This hook-up will allow you to record scrambled channe].s while viewing another channel. After you comple;e this hook-up, should set up your remote c:ontrol to operate your cable box. (See "Using the remote control,"...
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TV+VCR+cable with a cable (cont.) procedure (See illustration on the following page.) O Connect the incoming cable to the IN terminal on the cable box. O Connect a coaxial came to the OU_2 terminal on the back of the cable box; connect the other end of this cable to the ANTENNA- IN terminal on the back of the VCR.
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TV+VCR+cable with a cable (cont.) Cable From Outside Cable Box Rear Panel OUT J Rear Terminals ACTIV A'JDIO OU VfDEO I.(_i"2( Antenna _ Ja,_ _i,e _o_0 "IV _FJUHF -<_, _C_L ,White Le_.Ld Basic Connections...
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TV+ stereo audio system equipment you will need To hook-up an audio system, you will need: • 1 set of RCA pin-type audio cables. Procedure Connect one end of RCA pin-type audio :ables to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminals on the back of the television. Use the red cable to connect the right (R) channel...
CHAPTE. Operatmg !'our HREE Now that your TV is connected to a cable _,lystem, an antenna, possibly some external components, it's time to enjoy your equip- ment. This chapter will explain how to operate the TV, first focus- ing on functions that are basic and easy and then explaining some advanced...
t 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 discov- ering everything your television can d.o. You'll find information • Adjusting the color purity, •...
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Adjusting color purity (models C8-35207, 35307, CS-40307, CK-35308 only) Because your Mitsubishi color television :has a large-screen picture tube, the earth's magnetic field can produce discolored[ patches the edges of your screen. To avoid this problem, follow these instructions when you first...
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You may need to adjust the color pur!Lty switches if you change position or location. If there is still color impurity after ac[justing the switches, please contact your Mitsubishi Authcri:_ed Warranty Center. Color impurity can also be caused by un,_h:ielded speakers _Important: strong magnets.
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The VCR-A layer can be set up to opera_e a non-Mitsubishi VCR; the VCR-B layer can be set to operate a VCR, cable box, Mitsubishi laserdisc player;...
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...enter this ...enterthis If your VCR If your VCR ...enterthis If your VCR isthis brand... code is this brand... code is this brand... code Mitsubishi (A) 03, 10, 11 Scot Magnavox Multitech Mitsubishi (B) Sharp Canon Sony 17, 18 Emerson Panasonic...
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VCR-B. For an A!V receiw_r, or CD i?layer, choos,e CABLE. While holding in the POWER button on the remote control, enter one of these code numbers: • For a Mitsubishi A/V receiver, compact disc: 30, 31 or 35 • For a Mitsubishi laserdisc player: 22 or 33 •...
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VCR: VCR-A or VCR-B. Point the remote control at the VCR and[ press the desired buttons. If you are using a Mitsubishi VCR, you will be able to use all oft buttons on the remote control to operate your VCR except for MU_...
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TV or CABLE. Point the remote control at the A/V receiver and press the desired buttons. If you are using a Mitsubishi HTS-100, you can use the POWER, VOLUME, and MUTE buttons to operate the receiver. If you are using a Mitsubishi...
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Turning the TV on/off _Important: Before using the remote control to operate the TV, set the select switch on the top the remote control to TV. Use the POWER button on either the control panel or the remote control to turn the TV on and off.
Selecting the input source If you connected components such as VCRs, camcorders, ]aserdisc players to your _f_, you will _e_d to change the input source to view the signals from these components. To select an input source, press the inpul; button (INPUT) on the control...
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 controls, • directly accessing a channel by pressing the number buttons, • using the QuickView option to recall the last channel, •...
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Changing channels (cont.) changfing channels one-by-one To change channels: O Press one of the channel scan con;rols (CHANNEL) on the control panel or on the remote control. The TV will automati- cally tune to the next memo- rized channel. _Important: You cannot change channels...
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Changing channels (cont.) using the QuickView option The "QuickView" feature work in two ways: to recall the last channel viewed (Last Channel Recall), or to recs-ll a channel put into QuickView memory. • If you have not; memorized channels into QuickView Memory, "Last Channel...
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Changing channels (cont.) using 1;he SuperQuickView option To view selected channels pro_'ammed into SuperQuickVie_ memory: 0 Enter the desired channel into SuperQuickView memory. (See "Using Super-QuickView," this chapter.) 0 Pres_s the SQV button repeatedly to view the SQV cl:Laimels in sequence. Getting Started...
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Understanding the ViewPoint ®on-screen menus One of the distinctive i_atures of this 77V is Mitsubishi's exclusive ViewPoint On-Screen Operating System (models CS-32307, 35307, CS-40307, CK-T2308, CK-35308 only). Unlike other television menus systems, ViewPoint includes special Picture-in-Picture screen to let, you view the TV picture while you are using the menu.
Setting clock Your TV contains an internal clock. If there is a broadcaster in your area that is sending the current time atoag with its regular broad- cast signal, then your TV can automatically set its clock with this signal. Otherwise, you can set the clock yourselfi []'TV Main Menu...
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Setting clock (cont.) If you follow daylight savings, use the ADJUST buttons Set the Clock answer the question with "On." Auto clock: On : Sunday OLherwise, answer "Off." Press Time : 12:00 pm ENTER. r6] Time zone: Central Daylight sav,ngs : Off The automatic clock set up is...
Memorizing channels You can use the menus to automaticai_ly memorize the channels your TV can receive. Once channels are memorized, you can scan through them using the channel up/down controls on the remote control and control panel. O Press the MENU button on the First Time Setup...
Adding deleting channels After all available clhannels haw_ keen memorized with the "Memorize Channels" feature, channels with weaker signals can be added or deleted with the following procedure. 0 Press the MENU button on the First Time Setup remote control. The Main Menu Set the Clock will appear on the screen.
Selecting the menu type You can display the on-screen menus in one of two ways. Tile "Standard menu," which is illustrated in this raanual, provides step-by-step instructions for all features. The "Advanced menu" lets you select each feature directly by its name and icon.
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Selecting menu type (cont.) If you select the "Stand ard menu," the screen will return to the "Customize Display" menu. If you selected the "Advanced menu," the screen will show the Advanced l_[ain menu (shown below.) To use the Advanced menu, use the ADJUST buttons...
Naming input This feature allows you to name the inpuLs so that you can keep track of components you have connected to your TV. For example, you might name one input "VCR," and arother one "DISC." After naming, the new name will appear on the screen display.
Naming channels You can name the channels your TV receives, helping you keep track of the many channels available. After you enter a name, it will appear on-screen, next to the channel number. O Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Using video mute When you use the video mute functions, your TV will display a blue screen whenever it is receiving a weak VC1;; signal. If you want to try viewing a weak signal, you can turn the video mute off. O Press tile MENU button...
Selecting the menu language This TV allows you to display the on-screen menus in one of three languages: English, Spanish or French. Customize Display O Press the MENU button on the Select Menu Type remote control. The TV Main Name the Input Name the Channels Menu will appear on the screen.
Selecting the A/V Memory position Your TV has four A/V Memory positions. Each A/V Memory position contains preset picture and sound settings to best suit the type of program you are watching. You can change or re,Jet these memories as much as you like. The four memory positions are:...
Selecting the A/V Memory. position Although the preset A/V Memory positions are designed to optimiz_ the picture and sound quality for different types of programming, you can adjust individual settings (tint, treble, etc.) for any posi- tion. (See "Customizing the A/V memory position"...
Customizing the AN Memory position You can adjust the individual vide,) and audio _ettings for each of the four 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...
Customizing the A/V Memory position (cont.) The Background fhnction allows yoa to select the background color from choices of "Black" or "Gray" for the closed caption display and the audio/video functions display. The _ function is used to control the closed caption decoder. For details, see Using the closed...
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Customizing the AN Memory position (cont.) access with the VIDEO button The VIDEO button changes the video settings fi)r the currently selected A/Vmemory position. The currently selected A/V memory position displays on the screen above the video adjustment display when you press the Video button. (See "Selecting the A/V memory position,"...
Customizing the AN Memory position (cont.) Using the closed caption decoder Many broadcasters now supply closed captioning intbrmation alonl with their regular broadcasts. Your TV can decode that informatio and display it on the TV screen. Closed captioning was initially designed so that those with hearin difficulties...
Customizing the A/V Memory position (cont.) adjusting the closed caption decoder You can access the closed caption decoder screen using the MENU or VIDEO button. When adjusting the closed! caption decoder, you can use the buttons on the remote control. access wit:h the MENU button...
Customizing the A/V MemorT position (cont.) Adjusting the sound This section contains descriptions tbr each audio setting explains how to adjust them for the A!V memory positions. descriptions of audio functions The Listen to function allows you to determine how your TV will receive an audio signal and play back: the sound that you hear.
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Customizing A/V Memory position (cont.) • Choose "Off" if you connected the audio system to your TV and you want to play the sound of your TV througl:., the audio system. adjusting the audio functions You can adjust the audio settings for any A/V Memory position using the MENU...
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Customizing the A/V Memory position (cont.) Access with the AUDIO button The AUDIO button changes the audio settings for the current])" selected A/V memory position. The currently selected A/V Memory position will display on the screen above the audio adjustment display when the Audio button is pressed.
Using the Advanced Features This section explains how to use some of the more advanced features. You'll learn about: • Setting the timer, • Using the parental lock, • Using SuperQuickView. Using the Advanced Features...
Setting the timer This special feature allows you to program the TV to turn on automatically at a time that you set. To set the timer: q[])Press the MENU button on the TV Main Menu remote control. The Main Menu First Time Setup Customize...
Using the parental lock This special feature allows you to lock the entire TV during 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.
Using parental lock (cont.) locking the TV Lock the TV The message for locking the TV will appear. Secret code : ..The lock is now off. Enter your personal code Enter a four-digit secret code using NUMBER buttons. Then press ENTER using the number...
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Using parental lock (cont.) locking the channel O The message for locking a Lock the Channel Secret code : ..channel will appear. O Enter a fi)ur-digit secret code The lock is now off. using the number buttons (0-9); Enter your personal code using NUMBER buttons.
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Using the parental lock (cont.) canceling or changing parental lock Press the MENU button. The Main Menu will appear on the screen. Select "Advanced Features" using the ADJUST buttons; press ENTER. Select "Use Parental Lock" using tile ADJUST buttons; press ENTER.
Using SuperQuickView SuperQuickView allows you to cycle through a list of up to ten numbers with the SQV button. Use the menus to add channels the list or to remove channels from the list. You ,_an also add channels directly to the list using only the remote control's...
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Using SuperQuickView (cont.) adding channels directly to the list with the remote control's SQV button Use the channel controls or number buttons to tune the TV to the channel you want to add to the list. Press and hold the SQV button for about 2 seconds;...
Understanding the On-Screen Displays Your TV provides an on-screen suinmary of the current settings the TV or cable channels, as well as tlte information related Extended Data Services (X_DS). XDS allows broadcasters to supply you with the current time, channel information (such as call letters...
CHAPTER FOUR Using the Special Features In addition to the basic and advanced features explained in the previous chapter, this TV offers several special features not gener- ally available on other brand TVs. This chapter will explain how to use these distinctive features.
€ Usin_ Sleeo Timer This special feature allows you to set the TV to turn off automati- cally. You can set the TV to turn off after a period of time ranging from 10 to 120 minutes, in ten minute intervals.
Setting the sleep timer O Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. The sleep timer displs.y will appear on the o o ,c;£1 screen. o ocD '0 OC,, ,ooA8 O'j I Selec_ how long you want the TV to stay on by repeatedly TV Sleep Timer 120 min.
Changing or canceling sleep timer O Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. An on-screen TV Sleep Timer 10 min. display will indicate amount of time remaining until the TV turns off. O Repeatedly press the SLEEP button to change the :remaining time or to cancel the sleep timer.
Using Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes (CS-32307, CS-35307, CS-40307, CK-3'._308, CK-35308 only) One of the special features of the TV is the picture-in-picture (PIP) mode, which allows you to view two different sources at the same time. In this section you'll learn: •...
Activating image In} Select the number of the TV channel you want to view with the channel control. ° °_° II O Press the PIP button. 2211 023 ESPN Stereo & SAP A PIP image will appear in the corner of the screen. O Press PIP again within seconds;...
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Selecting source of the PIP image 0 Turn your VCR on. O Turn the PIP image on. O Press the SOURCE button the remote control repeatedly until the VCR picture appears in the PIP image. O If you want to select a source other than the VCR, continue pressing the SOURCE...
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Changing channels while using the PIP modes You can use the buttons on the remote control to change channels of both the main image and the small PIP image, as if your TV had two tuners. To do this: _]} Press the VCR channel button (VCR CH) on the remote control...
Exchanging picture of the image main image Press the EXCH button to ex- change the picture of the main (background) image and the PIP image. EXCH ESPN Input -1 Stereo & SAP S-VIDEO Input-1 Moving the PIP image Press the ADJUST buttons move the PIP image.
Freezing PIP image O Press the PAUSE button freeze the PIP image on the screen. O Press PAUSE again to return a live picture. _Important: If you press the pause button while viewing a picture without a PIP image, a PIP image will appear and be frozen.
Troubleshooting (cont.) Possible Solutions For More Information Problems The remote control doesn't Check that the batteries See "Getting ready to use the remote control" in work. installed correctly. Chapter 1 fbr an explanation of how to install batteries the remote control.
CHAPTER FIVE Troubleshooting Even though you're now familiar with the basic and advanced operations of the 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 encounter.
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Troubleshooting (cont.) Problems Possible Solutions For More Information On-screen displays appear This is part of the normal See "Understanding the On- operation of the TV. Screen Displays" in Chapter each time you adjust function. 4 for a full explanation the on-screen displays.
This distortion, however, will not harm the picture tubes. For maximum enjoyment and safe operation of your Mitsubishi Color TV, please read the "IMPORTt_NT SAFEGUARDS" carefully and apply them properly. Cleaning Normally, light dusting with a non-scratching du,_ter will keep your TV clean.
Calling for service If you are unable to correct a problem with your YV, consult your Mitsubishi dealer or Mitsubishi Authorized Warranty Service Center. Do not adjust any controls not described in this owner's guide. Do not remove the protective back cover of _his unit.
Press the MENU button to return to the "Advanced Features" menu. You must use the remote control included with this TV. You cannot _Important: use a remote control from another Mitsubishi component, and you cannot use any "Universal" remotes from other manufacturers.
Index Calling For Service ....Seleting the menu type ..55 Cancel Button ......Turning your TV on/off ..44 AiV C,omponents Caution and Care ....... 9-¢ Understanding the on-screen Using the remote with ... 41 Cleaning your TV ....displays .......
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Using to adjust video Adjusting ........ functions ......Background ......Using with a cable box ... 40, 42 Brightness ......Using with Mitsubishi audio Color........Naming the Channels ....components ......Color Temperature ....Naming the Input ...... Using...
MITSUBISHI COLOR TELEVISION OR COLOR MONITOR LIMITED WARRANTY MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. ("MELA") warrants to the original purchaser of this |elevision or monitor if purchased from an authorized MITSUBISI-fl Audio/Video Dealer that, should it prove defective by reason of improper...