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  • Page 1 ,,,t MITSUBISHI...
  • Page 2 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 lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MITSUBISHI OWNERIS GU1DE Table of Contents Preface: Welcome to Mitsublshi ............Summary of Special Features ............Unpacking Your TV .............. What you will find ............. A few suggestions ............. What's in Each Chapter ............Some Conventions Used in This Guide ..........
  • Page 4 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 ..........
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARD- 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 The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference,...
  • Page 6 Accessories Do not place this TV receiver on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV receiver may fall, causing serious injury 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, or sold with the TV receiver.
  • Page 7 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 of power supply to your home. consult your appliance dealer or local power company, Grounding or Polarization For your safety this TV receiver is equipped with a polarized alternating...
  • Page 8 Overloading Do not overload wall outlet and extension 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 this TV receiver through open- ings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 9 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 under the following conditions: (a) When tile power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

  • Page 10: Summary Of Special Features

    Similarly. your owner's guide is designed with a "user friendly" philosophy that will help you take advan- tage of all of your equipment's features. Once again, thank you for selecting our product and welcome to Mitsubishi!
  • Page 11 Remote Control with VCR/TV/AUX Function--uses a single remote control transmitter for the television, select Mitsubishi VCRs. and also some VCRs and cable boxes of other manufacturers. The function of the remote control is changed by simply flipping a switch, •...

  • Page 12: Unpacking Your Tv

    • Unpacking Your TV....... What you will find As you unpack your new CS-31301 and CS-35301, please check to be sure that along with the TV, the following item_are included: an owner's guide and warranty card, • a registration card, •...

  • Page 13: What's In Each Chapter

    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 the location and functions of the buttons and control's of your TV, Chapter 2, "Connecting Your T V," explains how to connect a VCR, antenna, and other equipment to your TV.

  • Page 14: Some Conventions Used In This Guide

    Some Conventions Used in this Guide Mitsubishi has gone to great effort to provide users with an easy+td-follow, useful owner's guide. Different types of information is treated in different ways. Users should read information labelled important and information which is boxed and labelled warning.

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Getting To Know Your Tv

    CHAPTER 1 ..Getting to Know Your TV Now that you've unpacked your TV, read through the safety in{brmation, and glance 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.

  • Page 16: Overview Of The Front Panel

    Overview of the Front Panel i i iHH A,'V RESET TN_dUT _C_N& • VOL & C) power button (POWER) Use to turn the TV on or off, (_) volume controls (VOL) Press the A button to turn up the volume and the _ button to turn down the volume.
  • Page 17 ® A/V reset button (A/V reset) Press the reset all audio and video functions except volume, reception mode (Stereo/SAP/Mono), and TV Speaker (on!off) to their normal level or setting. ® degauss button Use this button if a color impurity is present. Overview of the Control Panel...

  • Page 18: Getting Ready To Use The Remote Control

    Overview of the Remote Control Getting ready to use the remote control This section explains general information about using the remote control. installing the batteries Take the box containing two AAA size batteries from the packing bag. Remove the back €over of the remote control by pushing in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 19 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, • Avoid dropping the remote control on a hard surface.

  • Page 20: Remote Control Buttons And Functions

    Remote control buttons and functions Ill Ill l ® POWER ® ® ,@® ® ,= @ ENTER ® l iii AUDIO ADJUST VIDEO INPUT OF'F-T /OTR DISP ,_, MITSUBISHI Chapter I: Getting to Know Your TV...
  • Page 21 C) 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, (_) enter button (ENTER) May he used after selecting a channel number, an item from the on- screen menu, parental lock code, or channel for super quick view.
  • Page 22 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 of the AUDIO or VIDEO buttons to select a function, and then using the ADJUST button.
  • Page 23 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, (See your VCR's owner's guide for additional information). These buttons work with the VCR even if the TV/VCRiAUX switch is set to "TV"...

  • Page 24: Chapter 2: Connecting Your Tv

    CHAPTER Connecting Your TV This chapter offers step-by-stap instructions for completing the most common hook-nps. It contains the following sections: 4_ Overview of the Back Panel • Basic Connections...

  • Page 25: Overview Of The Back Panel

    • Overview of the Back Panel ,,,, ,,,, -VIDEO f" AUDIO ® L IMonOL ® 7.,1)11 ® HF/UHF {75Q) ® _,,,,, antenna terminal Use to connect antennas. audio Input terminals Use to connect the audio from a VCR or another component. (_) audio output terminals Use to connect the audio of the TV to an audio system.

  • Page 26: Basic Connections

    Basic Connections This section describes the equipment and procedures needed for basic hook- ups. (For more complex hook-ups, contact your dealer or local cable com- pany,) The connections explained in this section are the following: TV + antenna or cable without a decoder box, TV + antenna or cable with a decoder box, TV + separate UHF and VHF antennas, •...

  • Page 27: Tv + Antenna Or Cable Without A De€Oder Box

    TV +antenna or cable without a decoder equipment you'll need If you have a standard 75-ohm coaxial cable, you will not need additional equip- ment. If your antenna has two leads ((ailed fiat twin leads), you'll need: 1 75-300 ohm transformer. TV Rear Terminals 75 Ohm '----=...

  • Page 28: Tv + Antenna Or Cable With A Decoder Box

    TV + antenna or cable with a decoder equipment you'll need Use this hook-up if you need a decoder box to descramble cable signals, This hook-up will allow you to use the remot_control to change channels, To complete the hook-up, you'll need: 1 length of 75 ohm coaxial cable.
  • Page 29 Incoming Cable ,or Antenna Cable Decoder Box FlearTerminals '"'/ 75Ohm Coaxial Cable TV Rear Terminals Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV...

  • Page 30: Tv + Separate Uhf And Vhf Antennas

    TV + separate UHF and VHF antennas equipment you will need If UHF andVHF signals arebrought into yourhome withtwoseparate 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. (There are dif- ferem combiners for different kinds of leads.

  • Page 31: Tv + Vcr + Antenna Or Cable Without A Decoder Box

    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 equipment. l length of coaxial cable, •...
  • Page 32 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. 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.
  • Page 33 TV + VCR +antenna or cable without a decoder (cont.) Incomin Cable 75-ohm >--Coaxial Cable VCR Rear VCR Rear White Lead ,oEoc_'r _ AUOI(J (_JT { AUdiO I_'] Antenna [Q:;t J..J Red Lead Yellow I Lead ,,, _.,_o!.i_!,e,o.o, _, ,, 75-ohm :'--- Coaxial Cable TV Rear...

  • Page 34: Tv + Vcr + Amenna Or Cable With A Decoder Box

    TV + VCR + antenna or cable with a decoder equipment you will 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, I RCA pin-type video cable,...
  • Page 35 TV + VCR + antenna or cable with a decoder box (cont.) procedure (See illustration on the following page.) Connect the incoming cable t"o the IN terminal on the decoder box. Connect a coaxial cable to the OUT terminal on the back of the decoder box;...
  • Page 36 incomingCable 75-ohm Cable Decoder Box VCR Rear VCRRear White Lead Antenna Yellow Lead Basic Connections...

  • Page 37: Tv + Audio System

    TV + audio system equipment you will need To hook-up an audio system you will need: I 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 television, 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 this cable to the AUX IN terminals on the...

  • Page 38: Chapter 3 : Operating Your Tv

    C HAPT. Operating Your TV Now that your TV is connected to the cable, antennas, 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.

  • Page 39: 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 your television can do. You will find information on: •...

  • Page 40: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control Your TV conies with a remote control that not only operates your TV, but can operate many of the functions of your VCR and cable box as well. The remote control is pre-set to operate lqlitsubishi VCRs, but it can also operate VCRs from other manufacturers as well, If you have a VCR from another manufacturer,...
  • Page 41 When you replace the batteries in your remote control, the remote will return to 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 your remote control.
  • Page 42 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 of the buttons on the remote control to operate your VCR except for MUTING, VOLUME, and the PIP function buttons.

  • Page 43: Turning The Tv On/Off

    Turning the TV on/off Use the POWER button on either the front panel or the remote control to turn the TV on and off. !. Important: Even with the power turned off, there is a small current that continues to flow into the TV, This maintains any changes to the setting as well as operates the built-in clock and timing functions.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Input Source

    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 INPUTbutton on the front panel: INPUT _ button (on the remote control) ,<P----...

  • Page 45: Changing Channels

    Changing channels The CS-31301 and CS-35301 offer you four ways of chafiging 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 buttons, •...
  • Page 46 changing channels automatlc_lly To change channels: Press one of the channel controls (SCAN) on the front panel or on the remote control, The TV automatically 0000 goes to the next programmed broad- casting station. changing channels directly To move directly to a particular chan- nel without going through the pro- grammed channels: Use the remote control to select the...
  • Page 47 Changing channels (cont.) using the quick view option To alternate between the current channel and the last one viewed: Press the quick view (Q,V.) button on the remote control. Eress the Q.V, button again to view the original channel _" Important: Quick view (Q,V.) is not available when you operate the Super Quick View (SQV).

  • Page 48: Understanding On-Screen Menus

    Understanding the on-screen menus One of the distinctive features of this TV is an on-screen menu sysfem that provides step-by-step instructions for using some of the TV's special capabilities. When using any of theon-screen m enus,you should keepthefollowing inmind: • The on-screen menus will clear if no item is selected within 5 minutes.

  • Page 49: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock The CS-31301 and CS-35301 contain an on-screen clock to indicate the current time, Tt) set the clock: Press the MENU button on the TV Main M_ml remote control. The TV menu will Ynur chnices arel appear on the screen, Plrst Time Set-Up...

  • Page 50: Memorizing Channels

    Memorizing channels The CS-31301 and CS-35301 automatically memorize the channels you can receive. Once channels are memorized, you can scan through them using the buttons on the remote control and front panel. To memorize channels: Press MENU button on the •...

  • Page 51: Adding/Deleting Channels

    Adding and deleting channels After all available channels have been programmed automatically, channels with weaker signals can be added or deleted by using the following procedure. Press the MENU button on the First Time Set-UP remote control, The TV menu will Set the cluck appear on the screen, M_nlorize...

  • Page 52: Using Video Mute

    Using Video Mute With video mute on, any blank section of video tape 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 be mute, you can turn the video mute off.

  • Page 53: Adjusting The Sound

    Adjusting the sound You can adjust all of your television's audio functions by using a pair of buttons: select a function with the AUDIO button and adjust the function with the AD3UST button. You use the &DJUST button to: select a position (e.g., stereo), •...
  • Page 54 adjusting the audio functlogs Use the AUDIO button on the remote control to select one of the functions. Use the ADJUST button on the remote control to adjust the function. Getting Started...

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Picture

    Adjusting the picture You can adjust all of your television's video functions by hsing 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), •...

  • Page 56: Using The Closed Caption Decoder

    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 i.ton your TV screen, There are two types of captioning that broadcasters can send: "standard" "textY Standard captioning is related to the program that is being shown.

  • Page 57: Using The Advanced Features

    Using 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. Chapter 3: Operating Your TV...

  • Page 58: Using The Parental Lock

    Using the parental lock This special featu re locks the entire TV to prevent others from watcfling it. Press "the MENU button on the Advanced Features remote control. The TV menu will •our choices _lre: Parental lock: appear on the screen. Super quick view...

  • Page 59: Usipg The Super Quick View Tuning

    Using the super quick view tuning You can set the super-quick-view function with the on-screen menu item "Super quick view" of "Advanced Features" or by using ENTER/CANCEL buttnn. See "entering a channel into super quick view tuning_' page 48. O Press the MENU button on the...
  • Page 60 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"...

  • Page 61: Using The Power Restore Feature

    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: Advanced Futures Your choices ate:...

  • Page 62: Understanding The On-Screen Displays

    lkU ng the Special Features In addition to the basic and advanced functions explained 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 these distinctive features. It contains the following topics: •...
  • Page 63 Understanding the On-Screen Displays TV provides all on-screen summary of the current 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 (such as the program name and program description).
  • Page 64 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 l0 to 120 minutes (2 hours), In this section you'll learn: • setting the off-timer, and •...
  • Page 65 Setting the off-timer Press the off-timer button (OFF-T) on the remote control. o000 0000 Select how long your want the TV to Off-timer 120 rain, stay onby repeatedly pressing the off- timer button (OFF-T), The time will decrease in 10 minute intervals each time yon press the button.
  • Page 66 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 will indicate the amount of time remaining 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.
  • Page 67 4_ Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Mode One of the special features of the CS-31301 and CS-35301 is (he picture-in- picture (PIP) mode, which allows you to view two different sources at the same time. in this section you'll learn: • Selecting the PIP image, •...
  • Page 68 Selecting the PIP image Select the number of the TV_clumnel you want to view by using the chan- nel control (SCAN). oooR O00U Press the PiP button, A reduced im- age will appear in the bottom right comer of the screen. 0000 Stereo &...
  • Page 69 Selecting the source O Turn your VCR on'and select a channel on the VCR that is differ- ent than the channel you see on yourTV screen. Press the source button (SOURCE) on the remote control repeatedly to select the source of the PIP image: TV or Ext.
  • Page 70 Exchanging the PIP image Press the exchange button (EXCH) on the remote control to exchange the posi- tions of the background image and the reduced image. Stereo & SAP Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Mode...
  • Page 71 Freezing the PIP image Press the PAUSE button to freeze the reduced image on the screen, Press again to cancel the frozen image. L> Important: When you pressthe PAUSE button in normal picture, the reduced image will appear and be frozen. still disappears after a few seconds.
  • Page 72 Moving the PIP image Press the position button (POSITION) repeatedly, The position of the reduced image will appear in each corner of the screen_in a counterclockwise fashion. 0000 ooor_ 0 czzm h9 O00C Stereo & SAP Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Mode...
  • Page 73 TV. you may run into trouble from time to time as you become accustomed to the CS-31301 and CS-3530_. This chapter offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter. We suggest that you consult this chart betbre contacting a Mitsubishi service representative.
  • Page 74 Troubleshooting (cont.) For More Informatton Problems Possible Solutions • Check that the batteries are * The remote control doesn't work. See "Getting Ready to Use the Remote Control" installed correctly. Chapter 1 for an explanation of how to install batteries in the remote control See "Remote Control Buttons ' Check the TV/VCR/AUX...

  • Page 75: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    Problems Possible Solutions For More InformatiOn • On-screen displays appear • This is part of the normal operation • Se_ "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.

  • Page 76: Caution And Care

    If you plan to place speakers next to the TV, make sure they are magnetically shielded. Ordinary speakers will cause distortion in the picture due to their strong magnets. This distortion, however, will not harm the picture tube. For maximum enjoyment and safe operation of your MITSUBISHI Color TV, please read the "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS"...

  • Page 77: Calling For Service

    Calling for service If you are unable to correct the problem, consult your MITSUBISHI dealer or MITSUBISHI Authorized Warranty Service Center. Do not adjust any controls not described in thi_owner's guide, Do not remove the protective back cover of this unit, If you see the following display on your screen, you should not change any settings.

  • Page 79: Appendix: Automatic Procedure For The Parental Lock

    _APPENDIX • ,..Automatic Procedure for the Parental Lock Cut along dotted line and file after reading 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 without entering the code, To do this, simply press the buttons labeled "Q.V."...

  • Page 80: Index

    Index Basic Connections Adding and deleting channels 52 Getting ready to use the TV + antenna or cable adjust buttons (ADJUST) 22 remote control 18 with a decoder box 29 Adjusting the picture 56 general instructions TV + antenna or cable adjusting the brightness installing the batteries without a decoder box 28...
  • Page 81 Using the power restore feature 62 Memorizing channels 51 Selecting the PIP image 69 menu button (MENU) 21 Selecting the input source 45 Using the closed caption decoder 57 Moving the PIP image 73 Selecting the source (PIP mute control (MUTING) 21 mode) 70 Using the parental lock 59 Using the Off-Timer 65...
  • Page 82 WARRANTY SERVICE DURING FIRST YEAR a, Contact yo_Lr nearest aulhorized MITSUBISHI service center whose name and addres_ can be obtained from your MiTSUBISHI dealer or by writing calling MELA at the address and telephone number provided below b. Wmranty service will be provided in your home or.
  • Page 83 ,,_ MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC, 5665 P_aza Drive PO, Box 6007 Cypress, CA 90630-0007 871C90482 Printed In U.S.A,...

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