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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 PERSONNEL. The lighming flash with arrowhead syml_?l, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence...
MITSUBISHI OWNER'S GUIDE Table of Contents Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi ............Summary of Special Features ............Unpacking Your TV .............. What you'll find ............... A few suggestions ............. What's in Each Chapter ............Some Conventions Used in This Guide ..........
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Chapter 3: Operating Your TV ..........Getting Started ............Using the remote control ........... Turning the TV on/off ..........Selecting the input source ........... Changing channels ..........Understanding on-screen menus ........Setting the clock ..........Memorizing channels ..........Adding/deleting channels ........... Using Video mute ..........
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARI)- YOUR TELEVISION RETAIN FUTURE REFERENCES. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions safety and operating instructions...
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Accessories Do not place this TV receiver on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV receiver may fall, causing: serious injur2_ to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer,...
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Power Sources This TV receiver should be operated only from the, type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type oi power supply to your home, consult 3,our appliance dealer or local power company.
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Overloading Do not overload wall outlet and extensiorL cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects or pour any liquid into t2ais TV receiver through open- ings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that...
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Servicing Do not attempt to service this TV receiver yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this TV receiver from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel...
Some Conventions Used in This Guide Mitsubishi has strived to create your TV so that it will bring you years of viewing enjoyment. Similarly, your owner's guide is designed with a "user friendly" philosophy that will help you take advantage, of all of your equip- ment's features.
Summary of Special Features Your top rated Mitsubishi TV delivers: • 181-Channel Capacity--programs up to 1[;1 channels, ensuring your continued viewing pleasure as cable service_ continue to expand. • Four-Speaker Sound System--a special speaker system produces clear, stereo sound. Expanded...
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 and warranty card, • a registration card, • a remote control transmitter, •...
What's in Each Chapter Here's what you will find in this owner's guide: Chapter 1, "Getting to Know Your TV", introduces you to _:e location and functions of the buttons and controls of your TV. Chapter 2, "Connecting Your TV", explains how to connect a VCR, antenna, and other equipment to your TV.
Some Conventions Used in this Guide Mitsubishi has gone to great effort to provide users with an easy-to-follow, useful owner's guide. Different types of information is treated in different ways. Users should read information labelled important and information wtT:ichis boxed and labelled warning. The owner's guide uses these terms sparingly, and all information highlighted in this manner shouM be read carefully.
£H---APZ ER1 Know Your Getting Now that you've unpacked your TV, read through the safety information, :and glance at the overview explaining how this owner's guide is organi_:ed. It's time to become familiar with the buttons and controls you'll be using when you operate the TV.
Overview of the Front Panel ® ® DEGAUSS RESET INPUT "tSCAN • • VOL • STRENG OlRq_.CTION I color purity adjustment switches (for CS-35203 only) Set to the suitable position. power button (POWER) Use to turn the TV on or off. volume controls (VOL) Press the •...
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@ A/V reset button (A/V RESET) Press to reset all audio and video functions except vclume, reception mode (Stereo!SAP/Mono), closed caption decoder and TV Speaker (on/o_ their normal level or setting. degauss button Use this button if a color impurity is present.
Overview of the Remote Control Getting ready to use the remote control This section explains general i.nformation abotLt using the remote control. installing the batteries Take the box containing two AAA size ba'aeries from the packing bag. Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing i_nthe direction of the arrow.
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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:. • Don't allow the remote control to get wet or become heated. •...
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TV/VCR/AUX switch (TV/VCR/AUX) Set to "VCR" or "AUX" to operate either the VCR or the cable box and "TV" to operate the TV. power button (POWER) Use to turn the TV on or off. number buttons (0-9) Use to select a channel number and to enter the parental lock code.
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audio and video controls These buttons are used in pairs to adjust features of the image or sound (other than volume) with a two-step process: using one o1' the AUDIO or VIDEO buttons to select a function, and then using the ADJUST button.
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Use to view an on-screen summary of the current TV settings for TV or cable functions, and the display related to Television Data Services (TVDS). @ VCR buttons Can be used to control most Mitsubishi VCRs. ('_ee your VCR's owner's guide for additional information). These buttons work with the VCR even if the TV/VCR/AUX switch is set to "TV"...
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HAPTER '.onnecting Your TV 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...
Basic Connections This section describes the equipment and procedures needed for basic hook- ups. (For more complex hook-ups, contact your dea2Leror local cable corn- party.) The connections explained in this section are _e following: • TV + antenna or cable without a decoder box, •...
+antenna or cable without a decoder equipment you'll need If you have a standard 75-ohm coaxial cable, you w_.llnot need additional equip- ment. If your antenna has two leads (called fiat twin leads), y_u'l',Lneed: • 1 75-300 ohm transformer. TV Rear Terminals 75 Ohm AUD_ VIOEO...
+ antenna or cable with a decoder equipment you'll need Use this hook-up if you need a decoder box to descramble cable ,;ignals. This hook-up will allow you to use the remote comrol to change channels. To complete the hook-up, you'll need: 1 length of 75 ohm coaxial...
TV + separate UHF and VHF antennas equipment you will need If UHF and VHF signals are brought into ),our home with two separate anten- nas, 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 decoder 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 equipmerLt. 1 length of coaxial cable, 1 set of RCA pin-type audio cables,...
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procedure (see illustration on the following page) Connect the incoming cable or :antenna to ANTENNA IN terminal on the VCR. Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA OUT terminal on the VCR. Connect the other end of the cable to the antenna terminal on the TV.
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+ VCR +antenna or cable without a decoder h,ox (cont.) Incoming Cable 75-ohm "---Coaxial Cable VCR Rear VCR Rear White Lead Antenna Red Lead Yellow Lead 75-ohm "--- Coaxial Cable Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV...
+ VCR + antenna or cable with a do:oder equipment you'll need This hook-up will allow you to record scrambled cable channels while viewing another channel. To complete the hook-up, you'll need: • 2 lengths of coaxial cable, 1 set of RCA pin-type audio cables,...
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+ VCR + antenna or cable with a decoder (cont.) procedure (See illustration on the following page.) Connect the incoming cable to the IN terminal on the decoder box. Connect a coaxial cable to the OUT terminal on the back of the decoder box;...
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Incoming Cable Cable Decoder Box 7S-ohn_ -=C::_---_ Rear Terminals Coaxial Cable r OUT VCR Rear VCR Rear W_DIO Antenna '_--- V,DEOOUT -- Red Lead c..2 I I' --CN!!_ 75-ohm >Coaxial Cable _'FV_ Rea.____r A_____ach either oneida, White Lead- Red Lead- Yellow L,,ad Basic Connections...
TV + 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 the RCA pin type audio cables to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminals on the back of the tele'¢ision.
C__H A__P_T_E_R Operating Your TV Now that your TV is connected to the cable, antennas, or external coro4}one:ats, 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 explai_ing 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 have a pic_:ure and can begin discovering everything your television can do. You will find information •...
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When you replace the batteries in your remote control, the remote will return to [> Important: its initial setting. The VCR layer will be set to control Mitsubishi (A) VCRs; the AUX layer will be set to control Mitsubishi (B) VCRs. Repeat the steps above to reset 3'our remote control.
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VCR and press the desired buttons. If you are using a Mitsubishi VCR, you will be able to use all of the buttons on the remote control to operate your VCR except for MUTING and VOLUME function buttons.
Turning the TV on/off Use the POWER button on either the front panel or the remote control to turn the 1PV on and off. Even with the power turned off, there is a small current that contirmes to flow Important: into the TV.
Selecting the input source Press the input button (INPUT) on the front panel or on the remote control to select the input source: TV or Ext. ® • The TV will switch between the following inputs:: INPUTA button (on the remote control), or INPUT button on the front panel: INPUT •...
Changing channels The TV offers you four ways of changing channels once their numbers have been programmed into channel memory: selecting a channel using the automatic channel scan feature, • directly accessing a channel by pressing the number buttorLs, • using the special quick view option to alternate between the current channel and the last channel viewed, and •...
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changing channels automatic_dly To change charmels: Press one: of the channel controls (SCAN) on 1abefront panel or on the remote control. The TV automatically goes to the next programmed broad- casting station. ® changing channels directly To move dir_stly to a particular chan- nel without going through...
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Changing channels (cont.) using the qu:ick view option To alternate between the current channel CD ¸ Ofq! and the last one viewed: IO00UI IO00AI LO c=_l _[_ Press the quick view (Q.V.) button on !('_ _ ('_ ('_i the remote control. Press the Q.V.
Understanding the on-screen menus One of the distinctive features of this TV is an o_a-screen menu systera that provides step-by-step instructions for using son:re of the TV's special capabilities. When using any of the on-screen menus, you shoul.:l keep the fol_owing in mind: •...
Setting the clock The TV contains an on-screen ,clock to indicate, the current time. To set the clock: Press the MENU bul:ton on the TV Main Menu remote control. The TV menu will "_i3ur choices are: appear on the screen. First Time Set-Up.
Memorizing channels The TV automatically memorizes the channels you can receive. ,Once channels are memorized, you can scan through them using the buttc,ns on the remote control and front panel. To memorize channels: O Press the MENU buttor on the •...
Adding and deleting channels After all available channels have been programmed automatically, clhannels with weaker signals can be added or deleted by using the follo_4ng procedure. Press MENU button on the First Time Set-UP remote control. The TV menu will _3ur choices are: Set the clock appear...
Using Video Mute With video mute on, any blank section of video Lape or any station with a weak signal is replaced by a blue screen. The sound is also turned off. If there is a case where you might wish to try tuning in a station that would otherwise...
Adjusting the sound You can adjust all of your television's audio flmctions by using: a pair of buttons: select a function with the AUDIO butl:or, and adjust the function with the ADJUST button. You use the ADJUST button to: • select a position (e.g., stereo), •...
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adjusting the audio functions Use the AUDIO button on the remote control to select ,one ,of the oooA functions, 000_ 000_ Use the .ADJUST button on the I100 remote', control to acljust function. Getting Started...
Adjusting the picture You can adjust all of your television's video functions by using a pair of buttons: select a function with the VIDEO button and adjust the function with the ADJUST button. You use the ADJUST button to: • shift from one end of a scale to the other (e.g., tint), •...
Using the closed caption decoder Many broadcasters now supply closed captioning irtfo rrnation along with their regular broadcasts. Your TV can decc_te that information and display :iton your TV screen. There are two types of captioning that broadcasters can send: "standard" and "textY Standard captioning...
(for CS-35203 only) Your MITSUBISHI color television has a large scleen picture tube and color purity may be affected slightly by the earth's magnetic field. For best results, follow the instruction below for color purity adjustment. NEUTRAL oc °""...
• Understanding the Advanced Features This section explains how to use some of the more advanced functions. You'll learn: • using the parental lock, • using the super-quick-view tuning, • using the power restore feature. Using the Advanced Features...
Using the parental lock This special feature locks the entire TV to prevent others from watchirlg it. Press the MENU burLon on the @ Advanced Features remote ccntrol. The TV me,nu will Your choices are: I_- Parental lock: appear on the screen. Super quick view (SQV) Power restore:...
Using the super quick view tuning You can set the super-quick-view function with the on-screen rnenu item "Super quick view" of"Advanced Features" or l:,y asing ENTER/CANCEL button. See "entering a channel into super quick 'dew tuning_' page Press MENU button •...
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Using the super quick view tuning (cont.) using the enter/cancel button <setting the Super Quick View tuning> Select your desired channel with channel control (SCAN). Press the ENTER button while the selected channel is on the screen. The letters "SQV" will appear under the channel number.
Using the power restore feature When this feature is used, the TV will automatically turn on when electric current is supplied. This feature is useful when, for example, your TV is plugged into an outlet that you control with a wall switch. To use the Power restore feature:...
C_n_A_P T_ER_ 4 Using the Special Features In addition to the basic and advanced functions explain_ in the previous chapter, this TV offers the user several special features not generally available on ,other brand TVs. This chapter will explain how to use th_se distinctive features.
Understanding the On-Screen Displays Your TV provides an on-screen summary of the: carrent settings for the TV or cable channels, as well as the information related to Television Data Services (TVDS). TVDS allows broadcasters to supply you with the current time, channel information (such as call letters and the network :name), and program information...
Using the Off-Timer This special function allows you to set the TV to turn off automatically. You can set the TV to turn off from 10 to 120 minates (2 hours). In this section you'll learn: • setting the off-timer, •...
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Setting the off-timer O Press 1_e:off-timer button (OFF-T) on the remote control. oooA O00L_ 00o[9 OOOO Off-timer 120 rain. Select how long you want the TV to stay on by repeatedly pressing the off- timer button (OFF-T). 'rhe time will decrease: in 10 minute intervals each time you press the button.
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Changing or canceling the off-timer Off-timer 10 min. Press the off-timer button (OFF-T) on the remote control. An on-screen display _ill indicate the amount of time remzining until the TV will turn off. Continue pressing the off-timer but- ton (OFF-T) repeatedly to change the remaining time or cancel the off- timer.
TV, you may run into 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 Mitsubishi service representative.
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Troubleshooting (cont.) More Information Possible Solutions Problems See "(Jetting Ready to • The remote control doesn't work. • Check that the batteries Use the Remote Control" installed correctly. Chapter 1 for an explanation of how to install batteries in the remote control See "Remote Control Buttons •...
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Problems Possible Solutions For More Information • On-screen displays appear • This is part of the normal operation • See "Understanding the On-- of the TV. each time you adjust a function. Screen Displays" in Chapter 4 for a full explanation of the on- screen displays.
Caution Care • Warning: Don't leave stationary images, such as those generated from stock _xmrket reports or video games, on-screen for more than 10 minutes. Still pat- terns can scar the TV causing permanent dama_;e to the picture tube. % Important: If you plan to place speakers next to the TV, make sure they are rnagnetically shielded.
If this display appears, make sure that all of the on/cff settings are the same as the illustration above and then turn the TV off, If any of the settings are different than the illustration above, turn the TV off and consult your MITSUBISHI dealer or MITSUBISHI AuthorizedWarranty Service Center. Troubleshooting...
APPENDIX ,Automatic Procedure for the Parental Lock You will need to enter the code when: viewing the locked TV or cancelling the lock. If you forget the code, you can cancel or view the locked TV withoul: entering the code. To do this, simply press the buttons lat_led "Q.V." and "9"...
Adding and deleting channels Basic Connections Getting ready to use the remote adjust buttons (ADJUST) TV+antenna or cable with a control Adjusting the color purity 61 decoder box 30 general instructions Adjusting the picture TV +antenna or cable without iastaIling the batteries adjusting the brightness...
Using the remote control 44 Using the Special Features 68 Memorizing channels 54 Troubleshooting menu button (MENU) 22 Understanding tl:._e O :a- Calling for Service 78 Caution and Care 77 mute control (MUTING) 22 Screen Displays 69 Turning the TV on/off 47 Using the Off-Timer 70 TV+audio system 39 Using the super quick view...
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All parts used for replacement are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. d. Labor. For one year from the original purchase at retail, we wilt provide the labor for a warranty, repair by an authorized MITSUBISHI service center without charge:.
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