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AAdding and deleting channels59adjust buttons (ADJUST)17, 22Adjusting the color alignment 62Adjusting the picture 65adjusting the brightnessadjusting
Llearn switch 21learning indicators 21MMemorizing channels 58menu button (MENU) 21Moving the PIP image 86mute control 21Nnumber buttons (0-9) 21Ooff-t
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PREFACE Telcome to MitsubishiCongratulations on your purchase of the Mitsubishi Projection TV. YourProjection TV is designed for superb viewing pleas
Summary of Special FeaturesYour top rated Mitsubishi Projection TV delivers:• 181-Channel Capacitymprograms up to 181 channels, ensuringyour continued
Unpacking Your Projection TVWhat you will findAs you unpack your new Mitsubishi Projection TV, please check tobe sure that the following items are inc
What's in Each ChapterHere's what you will find in this owner's guide::Chapter 1, "Getting to Know Your Projection TV", intro
Some Conventions Used in this GuideMitsubishi has gone to great effort to provide users with an easy-to-follow, useful owner's guide. Different _
CHAPTER 1Getting to Know Your Projection TVNow that you've unpacked your Projection TV, read through the safetyinformation, and glanced at the ov
Overview of the Front Panel(MONO).S-_O _,IDEO L-AUI_O.-RL._ F'I:_:_FrIN (EX'F-'T)------------;PROGRAMTIMER0 0 0E> Important:(_) S-VI
audio function buttons (AUDIO) -- Use either the • buuon orthe • button to select one of the following audio functions:-- listen to stereo/sap/mono,--
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDEREFER SERV
Overview of the Remote ControlGetting ready to use the remote controlThis section explains general information about using tae remote control.installi
some dos and don'tsTo ensure that your remote control will continue working properly,follow these guidelines:• Don't press two or more butto
Remote control buttons and functions@©®@@@@@IVCR TVMUTE06©20AUDIO ADJUST VIDE.OR F_I-AY STOP j PAUSEREVV/_ -- PLAY -- _/FFOFF-T//REC VCR/TV, OTR/DISPP
Q©®®®®®®®@@@®VCR/TV control (VCR/TV)Setto "VCR" to operate the VCR and "TV" to opera.te the Projec-tion 'IV.learn button (LEA
Remote control buttons and functions (cont.)®®®®®cancel button (CANCEL)This button is used to cancel the entered channel n_mber within ldareeseconds,
®picture-in-picture controlsUse to control the special picture-in--picture (PIP) fumction.PIP button (PIP)-Press to see the reduced PIP image or cance
A CHAPTER 2Connecting Your Projection TVThis chapter offers step-by-step instructions for completimg the mostcommon hook-ups. It contains the followin
Overview of the Back Panel@®ANT(VHF/UHF)A-0CAUTION: CONNECT TOEXTERNAL SPEAKERS ONLY.DO NOT MAKE ANY OTHERCONNECTIONS INCLUDINGEXTERNAL AMPLIFIER.NOTE
®®®®®®®®®video input terminalsUse to connect the video output from a standard VCR or anothercomponent to the Projection TV.audio input terminalsUse to
MITSUBISHI OWNER'S GUIDEof onte-- sImportant Safeguards ... 4Preface: Welcome to Mitsubis
Basic ConnectionsThis section explains the basic connections you will need to make be-tween your Projection TV, antennas, and VCR. You will see there
Projection TV + external speakersequipment you'll needTo complete this hook-up, you'llneed:• 1 set of speaker lead wires--EXT-SP(_) External
Projection TV + antenna or cable without adecoder boxequipment you will needIf you have a standard 75-ohm coaxial cable, you x_l: _.not need ad,ii-tio
Projection TV + antenna or cable with a decoderboxequipment you_l needUse this hook-up if you need a decoder box to descramble cable signals.This hook
Projection TV + antenna or cable with. a decoderbox (continued)___ _r-_.__lncoming Cable| =:_L_r or AntennaOO®Cable Decoder BoxRear Terminals//@Projec
Projection TV + separate UHF and VHF antennasequipment you will needIf UI-]:F and VHF signals are brought into your home with twoseparate antennas, yo
Projection TV + VCR ÷ antenna or cable without adecoder boxequipment you will needYou may want to connect a VCR along with your antennas or cable. Toc
_>Important:Important:procedure(See illustration on the following page.)O Connect the incoming antenna to the IN terminal on the two-waysplitter.O
Projection TV + VCR -_ antenna or cable without adecoder box (continued)oIncoming Cableor AntennaVCR Rear TerminalsWhite LeadRed LeadYellowLead,VCR Re
Projection TV + VCR + antenna or cable with adecoder boxequipment you'll needThis hook-up will allow you to record scrambled cable channels while
Chapter3: Operating Your Projection TV ... 47Getting Started ... 48Programming th
_>_>Important:Important:Projection TV + VCR + antenna or cable with adecoder box (continued)procedure(See illustration on the following page.)0
e _-_ Incoming CableI, ICoaxial Cab____F: _ •!... 75 Ohm ]Coaxial CablesWhite LeadRed Lead-YellowLeadi0] Cable Decoder BoxRear Terminals-@ @VCR Rear
Projection TV + home theater receiver (A/Vreceiver)equipment you will needTo hook-up a home theater receiver, you will need:1 set of RCA pin-type audi
Home Theater Receiver RearII ,=,]=Lo_=q®®@@.TAr'E AUX I IVCR _ VC,_2IN INe.G°®®IvCR; MO',ItTOR_c) IL®®®®_Oe®_®®®®/®®9White LeadORed Lead- &q
Projection TV + audio systemequipment you will needTo hook-up an audio system you will need:• 1 set of RCA pin type audiocables.procedureO Connect one
Projection TV + external speaker with sub wooferout terminalImportant:equipment you will needTo hook-up a external speaker, you will need:• 1 RCA pin
Projection TV + an amplifier that has a center charmelout terminal (VS-50VA1, VS-50VA2 and VS.-60VA2 only)equipment you'll need• 1 RCA pin type a
CHAPTER 3Operating Your Projection TVNow that your TV is connected to the cable, antennas, or e_:temal compo-nents, it's time to enjoy your equip
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSPLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDINGYOUR TELEVISION SET AND RETAIN FOR FUTUREREFERENCES. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUC-T
_ Getting StartedThis section is designed to get you started enjoying your new ProjectionTV. If you follow these procedures one by one, you will soon
Programming the remote controlThe remote control unit is capable of learning the functions of otherremote controls you may have. This fearare allows o
Programming the remote control (cont.)O Press and hold the corresponding button on the other remote conl_'olunit until the learning indicator &qu
_> Important: 0 Change the batteries regularly. If you don't, you may lose the learnedmemory. We suggest you change the batteries after about
Turning the Projection TV on]offE> Im_rtant:_> Important:Before using the remote control to operate the Projection TV, press the "I31select
Selecting the input sourcePress the input button (INPUT) on the fi'ont panel or oil the remotecontrol to select the input source: ANT-A or ANT-B,
Changing channelsYour Mitsubishi Projection TV offers you three way,,; of changing chan-nels once their numbers have been programmed into channel memo
I.°O1OOOOOiO0000[,_ 0 0 0 0 o0 0 0 0 0changing channels automat-icallyTo change channels:O Press one of the channel con-trols (SCAN) on the front pane
using the quick: view optionTo alternate between the currer.tchannel and the last one viewed:O Press the quick view (Q.V.)button on the remote control
Setting the clockYour Mitsubishi Projection TV contains an on-screen clock to indicatethe current time. To set the clock:,,_TV Main MenuYour choices a
. AccessoriesDo not place this Projection TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,bracket, or table. The Projection TV may fall, causing serious inju-ry
Memorizing channelsYour Projection TV automatically memorizes the channels you canreceive. Once channels are memorized, you can scan through them us-i
Adding and deleting channelsAfter all available channels have been programmed automatically, channelswith weaker signals can be added or delete5 by us
Using home theaterUse this feature if you connected a Home Theater Receiver. It will fixyour Projection TV to external 1 (EXT-1)• First Time Set-UpSet
Renaming the inputsThis feature allows you to rename the external inputs. After renaming,the new name will appear on the screen display.• First Time S
Adjusting the color alignmentYour Mitsubishi Projection TV has three picture tubes and large diameterlenses which are arranged in-line to project the
Adjusting the soundYou can adjust all of your Projection TV's sound functions by us-ing a pair of buttons: select a function witkL the AUDIO butt
"Monitor out: Variable/Fixed" lets you set-up the Projection TV for use witha home theater receiver or audio system. Choose "Variable&q
Adjusting the pictureYou can adjust all of your Projection TV's video functions by us-ing a pair of buttons: select a function with the VIDEO but
adjusting the video functions0000000 0 0 o0 0 0 0O Use either the VIDEO buttom_on the front panel or on the re.-mote control to select one o:[thefunct
Using the Advanced FeaturesThis section explains how to use some of the more advanced functions.You will learn:• setting the timer,• using the parenta
10.PowerSourcesThisProjectionTVshouldbeoperatedo:aly from the type of powersource indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of thetype of po
Setting the timerThis special feature allows you to program your Mitsubishi Projecti.onTV to turn on automatically at a preset time. To set the timer:
Using the parentallock_7This special feature locks the entire TV to prevent others from watching it.@ Advanced FeaturesSet the timer: offParental lock
Using the super quick view tuningYou can set the Super-Quick-View from the menus of by using the ENTERand CANCEL buttons. See "using the quick vi
Using the super quick view tuning (continued)[;>Important:_> Important:D Important:using the enter/cancel button< setting the super quick vie
Using Video MuteWith video mute on, any blank section of video tape or any station witha weak signal is replaced by a blue screen. The sound is also t
Using the power restore featureWhen this feature is used, the Projection TV will automaticaliy turnon when electric current is supplied. This feature
__llkC H___!AP__TER 4Using the Special FeaturesIn addition to the basic and advanced functions explained in the previouschapter, your Mitsubishi Proje
Understanding the On-Screen DisplaysYour Mitsubishi Projection TV provides an on-screen summary of thecurrent settings for the Projection TV or cable
TV Volume _EZ'-I"IV VolumeSpeaker:. off _---"1O Tl_is setting indicates the cur-rerLt volume setting of theProjection TV.This setting i
15.OverloadingDonotoverloadwall outletandextensioncordsasthiscanresultin a risk offire orelectricshock.16.17.Object and Liquid EntryNever push objects
Using the Off-TimerThis special function aUows you to set the Projection TV to turn off automati-cally. You can set the Projection TV to turn off from
Setting the off-timerO Press the off-tiraer button(OFF-T) on the remote control.Important:TV Off timer 120 min.O Select how long you want theProjectio
Changing or canceling, the off-timerTV Off timer 10 rainO Press the off timer button(OFF-T) on the remote control.An on-screen display will in-dicate
Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) ModeImportant:One of the special features of your Mitsubishi l:Tojection TV is the picture-in-picture (PIP) mode, w
Selecting the PIP imageO0000itoooooO Select the number of the TVchannel you want to view byusing the channel control[(SCAN)._Press the :PIP button. A.
Selecting the sourceF -7° ° 0oooooo0oooO T_az_ your VCR on and select acharnel on the VCR that isdifferent than the channel yousee on your Projection
Exchanging the PIP imagefo_0888OOOO000000,888Press the exchange button(EXCH) on the remote control toexchange the positions of thebackground image and
Freezing the PIP image_ oo 000000000000OPress the pause button(PAUSE) to freeze the reducedimage on the screen.O Pres_ again to cancel, the im-age fre
Moving the PIP image.Press the position button (POSI-q_ION) repeatedly. The position of'the reduced ima_e will change ineach corner c,f the scree
18. ServicingDo not attempt to service this Projection TV yourself as opening orremoving covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or otherhazards. R
A C_H_AP__ TE_R5TroubleshootingEven though you're now familiar with the t,asic and advanced opera-tions of your Mitsubishi Projection TV, you may
Troubleshooting (continued)Problems Possible SolutionsFor More IJ_formationThe remote control doesn'twork.* Check that the batteries areinstalled
Problems Possible Solutions For More InformationOn-screen displays appeareach time you adjust a func-tion.* This is part of the normaloperation of the
Using the VCR tray (VS-45VA1, VS-45VbL2, VS-50VA1and VS-50VA2 only)OYour Mitsubishi Projection TV has a built-in VCR tray for your conve--nience. To u
O Join the band together as shown.BELT[_ Important: To make sure the VCR is stable at all times, fix it to the ProjectionTV as shown in the illustrati
Caution and care• Warning: Don't leave stationary images, such as those ge:aerated from stockmarket reports or video games, on screen for more th
Calling for service.If you are unable to correct the problem, consult your MITSUBISHIdealer or MITSUBISHI Authorized Wan-amy Service Center.Do not adj
A APPENDIXA- oma-tic Procedure for the Parental LockCut along dotted line and file after reading95Important:You will need to enter the code when:O vie
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