,,,_,_ MITSUBISHI Proj e,ctlon TV Owner's Guide -3
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MITSUBISHI OWNER'S GUIDE of onte-- s Important Preface: Safeguards Welcome .......................................................... to Mitsubishi 4 ................................................. 9 Summary of Special Features ............................................... 10 Unpacking Your Projection TV ............................................. What you'll fred ....................................................... A few suggestions ..................................................
Chapter3: Operating Your Projection TV ........................... 47 Getting Started ................................................ Programming the remote control ................................ Turning the Projection TV on/off .............................. Selecting the input source ..................................... Changing channels ........................................... Setting the clock ............................................. Memorizing channels ................................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION SET AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCES. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE TV RECE]VER. I.Read Instructions Allthesafety andoperating instructions shouldbereadbefore the appliance isoperated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating ture reference. instructions 3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance should be adhered to. ° ._hould be retained and in the operating for fu- instructions 4.
. Accessories Do not place this Projection TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The Projection TV may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the applia:ace. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the Projection TV. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's ia_l_ctions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
10.PowerSources ThisProjectionTVshouldbeoperatedo:aly 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. 11. Grounding or Polarization For your safety, this Projection TV is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug having one blade wider th an the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet; o:aly one way.
15. Overloading Donotoverloadwall outletandextensioncordsasthis canresult in a risk offire or electricshock. 16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this Prqje(,_ion TV through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. :Never spill liquid of any kind on the Projection TV. 17.
18. Servicing Do not attempt to service this Projection TV yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 19. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this Projection TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under th_ following conditions: (a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.. (b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the Projection TV.
PREFACE Telcome to Mitsubishi Congratulations on your purchase of the Mitsubishi Projection TV. Your Projection TV is designed for superb viewing pleasure as well as continued reliability. To familiarize you with your new Projection TV and owner's guide, we suggest that you read through the preface, which provides the following important information.
Summary of Special Features Your top rated Mitsubishi Projection TV delivers: • 181-Channel Capacitymprograms up to 181 channels, ensuring your continued viewing pleasure as cable services continue to expand. • Two-Speaker clear, stereo • Expanded Sound Capabilitymallows you to connect the Projection TV to an external audio system for enhanc_ listening pleasur[. Sound sound.
Unpacking Your Projection TV What you will find As you unpack your new Mitsubishi Projection be sure that the following items are included: • • • • TV, please check to an owner's guide, a remote control transmitter, a set of two size AAA batteries for the remote control and, a belt for VCR (VS-45VA 1, VS-45VA2, VS-50VA1 and VS-50VA2 only). " A few suggestions Before you hook up your new Projection 0 Complete Projection the unit. the registration card.
What's in Each Chapter Here's what you will find in this owner's guide:: Chapter 1, "Getting to Know Your Projection TV", introduces you to the location and functions of the buttons, conuols and terminals of your Projection TV. Chapter 2, "Connecting Your Projection TV", a VCR, antenna, decoder and other equipment explains how to connect to yeur Projection TV. Chapter 3,"Operating Your Projection TV", provides the step-by-step instructions you need in order to use your Projection TV.
Some Conventions Used in this Guide Mitsubishi has gone to great effort to provide users with an easy-tofollow, useful owner's guide. Different _ype_; of information is treated in different ways. Users which terms should main topic or task related should read information labeled.im]portant is boxed and labeled warning. The owner's sparingly, and all information hig:hlighted be read carefully. and information guide uses these in this manner topic or task ,i-wDto w._ F._,,.
CHAPTER Getting 1 to Know Your Projection TV Now that you've unpacked your Projection 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 operate the TV. This chapter will introduce the range of options available by using the buttons on the front panel of the TV or the remote control. It also offers some general guideline., for using the remote control.
Overview of the Front Panel (MONO) .S-_O _,IDEO L-AUI_O.-R 0 L._ 0 0 F'I:_:_Fr IN (EX'F-'T)------------; PROGRAM TIMER (_) S-VIDEO input terminal Use to connect the video output of a Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR to the Projection TV. E> Important: If you connect Super VHS equipment (S-VHS), EXT-1 will automatically be the input for viewing S-VHS VCR. video input terminals Use to connect the video output ponent.
audio function buttons (AUDIO) -- Use either the • buuon the • button to select one of the following audio functions: -- listen to stereo/sap/mono, -- monitor out variable/fixed, -- extra bass, -- speaker internal/external, -- audio expansion on/off, -- balance, -- treble, or bass. or . video function buttons (VIDEO) of the following video functions: -- tint, -- color, -- contrast, ------- brighmess, sharpness, video noise reduction on/off, notch filter, color temperature, or color bias.
Overview of the Remote Control Getting ready to use the remote control This section explains general information installing about using tae remote control. the batteries O Take the box containing two size AAA batteries from the packing bag. O Remove the back cover of the remote contrc,1. O Load the battieres as indicated in the illustration: they are positioned O Replace use Duracell making ( + to +, and - ':o -).
some dos and don'ts To ensure that your remote follow these guidelines: • • • • control will continue Don't press two or more buttons at the same Don't allow the remote control to get we_ or Avoid dropping the remote control on a hard When cleaning the remote control, don't use Use only a soft, slightly moistened cloth. general properly, time. become heated. surface. any harsh chemicals.
Remote VCR control buttons and functions TV @ © ® @ MUTE ,9 2 @ I0 0 6 © @ @ AUDIO ADJUST R F_I-AY @ REVV/_ REC PiP VIDE.O STOP -- PLAY j PAUSE -- _/FF VCR/TV, OFF-T// OTR/DISP SOURCE EXCH POSITION @ _.
Q © ® ® VCR/TV control (VCR/TV) Setto "VCR" to operate the VCR and "TV" tion 'IV. to opera.te the Projec- learn button (LEARN/NORM) Use to program the remote control, See "Programming control," page 49. learning indicators See "Programming the remote power button (POWER) Use to turn the Projection contcoY' the remote page 49. TV on or off. ® volume control (VOL) Press the top part of the button to turn up the volume; press the lower part of the button to reduce the volume.
Remote control buttons and functions (cont.) ® cancel button (CANCEL) This button is used to cancel the entered channel n_mber within ldaree seconds, to erase the parental lock code during the parental lock sequence, and to clear the channel programmed into super quick view memory.
® picture-in-picture controls Use to control the special picture-in--picture PIP button (PIP)-Press (PIP) fumction. to see the reduced PIP image or cancel it. pause button 0PAUSE)-Press cancel the image freezing. to freeze the reduced PIP image or source button (SOURCE)-Press reI_ttedly to switch the source of the reduced PIP image between the TV and the external inputs. exchange button (EXCH)-Press to :,'witch back and forth between the reduced PIP image and the main image.
A CHAPTER 2 Connecting Your Projection TV This chapter offers step-by-step instructions common hook-ups.
Overview of the Back Panel °t INPUT ANT (VHF/UHF) EXT-1 OUTPUT EXT-2 I A . TUNER MONITOR I I -0 @ ® CAUTION: CONNECT EXTERNAL DO NOT SPEAKERS TO ONLY. MAKE ANY OTHER CONNECTIONS INCLUDING EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER. NOTE: TURN OFF THE SET BEFORE SWITCHING SPEAKERS. Important: 9.6 LJ @ antenna terminals (ANT-A, ANT-B) Use to connect VHF/UHF antennas. (_) S-VIDEO input terminal Use to connect the video output of a Super _[S to the Projection TV.
® VCR or another ® audio input terminals Use to connect the audio from a VCR or other equipment. ® video tuner output terminal Use to connect the video to a Home Theater Receiver. audio tuner output terminals Use to transmit the audio to a Home Theater ® ® • Warning: video input terminals Use to connect the video output from a standard component to the Projection TV. video monitor output terminal Use to connect the video of the Projection Processor, etc. Receiver.
Basic Connections This section explains the basic connections you will need to make between your Projection TV, antennas, and VCR. You will see there are different connections shown depending upon whether you have a decoder box and the type of antenna you are using. Choose the type of cormection for the type of equipment you have.
Projection TV equipment you'll To complete need: + external speakers need this hook-up, you'll • 1 set of speaker lead wires --EXT-SP (_) ExternalSpesker Wires 0 Tab (Push Hem} procedure O Push down on the tab oft;he external speaker (EXT-SP) terminal the back panel of the Projection TV. on Insert the appropriate speaker lead irLtothe terminal. Be sure that the + and - leads from the speakers are connected to the corresponding + (red) and - (black) exteraal speaker terminals.
Projection TV decoder box equipment + antenna or cable without a you will need If you have a standard 75-ohm coaxial cable, you x_l: _.not need ad,iitional equipment. If your antenna has two leads (called flat twLu leads), you'll need: • 1 75-300 ohm transformer.
Projection box TV equipment you_l + antenna or cable with a decoder need Use this hook-up if you need a decoder box to descramble cable signals. This hook-up wil! allow you to use the remote control to change channels. To complete the hook-up, you'll need: 1 two-way splitter, 3 lengths cable. and of 75 ohm coaxial procedure (See illustration on the following page.) O Connect splitter.
Projection TV box (continued) + antenna or cable with. a decoder ___ _r-_.
Projection TV equipment + separate UHF and VHF antennas you will need If UI-]:F 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 Projection _IuJ. To do this you will need a UHF/VI-]:F combiner. (There are different combiners for different kinds of leads. Check with :your local electronics store fbr the kind of combiner you need.) Pictured below is a standard combiner. UHF ® ® .
Projection TV decoder box equipment + VCR ÷ antenna or cable without a 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. 2 lengths i two-way of coaxial cable, splitter, 1 set of RCA pin-type cables, audio 1 RCA pin type video cable, (if_ connecting a standard VCR), or 1 Super Video cable (S-VHS) for Super VHS VCRs.
procedure (See illustration O Connect splitter. on the following page.) the incoming antenna to the IN terminal on the two-way O Connect a coaxial cable to one of the OU:? terminals on the two-way splitter; connect the other end of this cable to the ANT-A terminal on the back of the television. Connect a second coaxial cable to the ol:her OUT terminal on the two-way splitter. Connect the other end of this cable to the VHF-IN terminal on the back of the VCR.
Projection TV + VCR decoder box (continued) o -_ antenna or cable without Incoming Cable or Antenna VCR Rear Terminals VCR Rear Terminals AUDIO OUT AUDIO _"--'-----_ (_ VIDEO (ZP,.,rT White Lead CH-1 Red Lead J YellowLead, i Connect 0 Either One Projection TV Rear Terminals Projection TV Rear Terminals INPUT S-VIDEO _9(r.I OUTPUT _,'T-2 TUNER MONffOR I j' CAUTION: CONNECT TO EXTERNAL SPEAKERS ONLY. DO NOT k_AXE ANY OTHE_ CONNEC_ONS {NCLUDING _('T£_NAL _,MPURE_.
Projection TV decoder box + VCR equipment need you'll + antenna or cable This hook-up will allow you to record scrambled viewing another channel. To complete with cable channels a while the hook-up, you'll need: 5 lengths of coaxial 2 two-way splitter, 1 set of RCA cables, pin type audio 1RCA pin type video cable (if connecting a standard VCR), --___ or 1 Super Video cable (S-VHS) for Super VHS VCRs.
Projection TV + VCR decoder box (continued) + antenna or cable with a procedure (See illustration on the following page.) 0 Connect splitter. the incoming cable to the IN terminal on the first two-way O Connect a coaxial cableto one of the OUT termiasls on the same splitter; connect the other end of this cable to the ANT-A terminal on the back of the Projection TV.
e _-_ Incoming Cable 0 I, I Rear Terminals Cable Decoder Box ] Coaxial Cab____F: -@ @ _• \ / VCR Rear Terminals ! .... 75 Ohm Coaxial Cables ] VCR Rear Terminals White Lead _f'@:© tl@_!f '-,,_ _1 @-'i Red LeadYellowLead i _d '-------: -----: Connect Either One # J• 0 Projection TV Rear Terminals ANT _ (VHF_JH_ A \ INPUT S-_DEO EXI._ Y ,' ,A OUTPUT 1 -:XT.
Projection receiver) equipment To hook-up TV + home theater receiver (A/V you will need a home theater 1 set of RCA cables, pin-type receiver, you will need: audio 2 RCA pin-type video cables, (if connecting a standard VCR), u or =C3= • 1 Super Video cable (S-VHS) for a Super VHS home theater receiver. procedure (See illustration on the following page.) O O O O 40 Connect one end of an RCA pin-type video cable to the Projection TV VIDEO INPUT terminal of the home theater receiveJ:.
Home Theater Receiver Rear II ,=,]=Lo_=q ®®@@ .TAr'E AUX I I VCR _ VC,_2 IN IN I e.G°®® vCR; MO',ItTOR _c) I L®®®®_Oe®@@o _®®® ®/®®9 VCR'I OuT ]APE _'IEC :Illo]l#XolIlt I ;,,1.I I White Lead Red Lead- 0 "--_ O / Projection TV Rear Terminals INPUT OUTPUT ® @ ---EXT-SP(8 CAUTION: CONNECT TO CONNECTIONS EXTERNAL TURN _)---(_ INCLUDtNG AMPLIFIER. O:F THE SET BEFORE SWITCHING (_) SPEAKERS.
Projection equipment To hook-up TV + audio system you will need an audio system you will need: • 1 set of RCA pin type cables. audio procedure O Connect one end of the RCA pin type audio cables to the AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT terminals on the back of 1:he Projection TV. 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 back of the audio system.
Projection TV + external out terminal equipment To hook-up speaker with sub woofer you will need a external speaker, you will need: • 1 RCA pin type audio cable. q Procedure O Connect an RCA pin type audio cable to the SUB WOOFER OUT (MONO) terminal on the back of the te:Levision. Connect the other end of this cable to the AUX IN terminal on the back of the audio system. Set the audio system input to the AUX posit£on. Adjust the volume system.
Projection TV + an amplifier that out terminal (VS-50VA1, VS-50VA2 equipment • you'll has a center charmel and VS.-60VA2 only) need 1 RCA pin type audio cable Using the PTV speakers as center channels speakers If you are using a system that delivers Dolby Pro-Logic* surround sound, such as the HTS-100, you will probably want to use the PTV speakers° as center channel speakers.
CHAPTER 3 Operating Your Projection TV Now that your TV is connected to the cable, antennas, or e_:temal components, it's time to enjoy your equipment. Tkis chapter will explain how to operate the TV, first focusing on functions thai: are basic and easy and then explaining some advanced features.
_ Getting Started This section is designed to get you started enjoying your new Projection TV. If you follow these procedures one by one, you will soon have a picture and can begin discovering everylhing yourPrc,je.:tion TV can do.
Programming the remote control The remote control unit is capable of learning the functions of other remote controls you may have. This fearare allows operation of other components with this remote control uni;. For learning _:otake place, the other remote control unit must be of the infra-red type. how to learn another unit's remote functions O Place the two remote control units head to head about 2 inches apart. O Press the learn button (LEARN/NOI_tM) using a pen.
Programming O control (cont.) Press and hold the corresponding button on the other remote conl_'ol unit until the learning indicator "1" turns off. "¢_en the button is released, the learning indicator "2" will light up. Repeat • the remote steps @ -- @ for learning other funclioas. Press the learn button again. The learning will turn off. indicators "1" and "2" Depending on the unit, some commands may not be learned by steps @ to @.
_> Important: 0 Change the batteries regularly. If you don't, you may lose the learned memory. We suggest you change the batteries after about 10 months of use (though their life is approximately one year). The learning in step _ may not be completed when the learning dicators "1" and "2" flash under the following conditions:, • Ifthe batteries ofthe remote control unit whose commands learned have run low -- Replace with new fresh batteries. • If all or some commands unit.
Turning E> Im_rtant: the Projection TV on]off Before using the remote control to operate the Projection TV, press the "I31 select button. Use the POWER button on either the front panel or the remote control to tuna the Projection TV on and off. _> Important: Even with the power turned off, there is a small current that: continues to flow into the Projection TV. This maintains any changes to the setting as well as operates the built-in clock and timing functions.
Selecting the input source Press the input button (INPUT) on the fi'ont panel or oil the remote control to select the input source: ANT-A or ANT-B, EXT-I or EXT-2. • <: "_ . _J oo 0000 I Getting Started o0o 000 ......
Changing channels Your Mitsubishi Projection TV offers you three way,,; of changing channels once their numbers have been programmed into channel memo13r: _> Important: E> Important: 54 • selecting a channel • directly • using the special quick view option _o alternate channel and the last channel viewed, and • using the super quick view function to alternate channels programmed for quick viewing.
changing ically To change I .°O1 OOOOOi O0000[ ,_ 00 0 0 0 channels automat- channels: O Press one of the channel controls (SCAN) on the front panel or on the remote control. The Projection TV aatomatically goes to the next broadcasting station. 0o changhag channels directly To move directly to a particular channel without going through the prcgrammed ch_mnels: 100(:71t0 O Use the remote select the numbe: control to of the chan- nel you want to view. O }h'ess the ENTE}_ button.
using the quick: view option To alternate between the currer.t channel and the last one viewed: O Press the quick view (Q.V.) button on the remote control. O Press the Q.V. button again to view the original channel. D Important: Quick view (Q.V.) is not available View (SQV). when you operate tkLe Super using option the To view gr_mmed memory: ooooo ooooo super quick Quick view selected channels prointo super quick view O Enter the desired channel into super quick _Lew memory.
Setting the clock Your Mitsubishi Projection TV contains the current time. To set the clock: an on-screen clock to indicate O Press ,,_TV the MENU button on the remote: control. The TV menu will Main Menu Your choices are: First Time Set-Up Advanced Features appear on the screen. O Select "First Time Set-Up" using the ,M2,JUST button; then press the ENTER button. • Use ADJUST to select. Then press ENTER. Press MENU to exit menus.
Memorizing channels Your Projection TV automatically memorizes the channels you can receive. Once channels are memorized, you can scan through them using the channel control on the remote control and front panel. To memorize channels: 0 First Time Set-Up Set the clock _- Memorize channels Add/delete channels Use Home Theater: off Rename the inputs Color alignment O Press the MENU button on the remote contro!.
Adding and deleting channels After all available channels have been programmed automatically, channels with weaker signals can be added or delete5 by using the following procedure. First Time Set-Up Set the clock Memorize channels Add/delete channels Use Home Theater: off Rename the inputs Color alignment 0 appear Add/delete channels Antenna Channel Either "In memory" or "Not in memory" will appear. Ant-A 119 In memory Use ADJUST to select another channel, Press CANCEL to delete.
Using home theater Use this feature your Projection • if you connected a Home Theater TV to external 1 (EXT-1) Receiver. It will fix O Press the MENU First Time Set-Up remote control. Set the clock Memorize channels Acid / delete channels Use Home Theater:. off Rename the inputs Color alignment appear button on the The TV menu will on the screen. O Select ' 'First Time Set-Up" using the ADJUST butten; then press the" ENTER button. Use ADJUST to select. Then press ENTER.
Renaming the inputs This feature allows you to rename the external inputs. After renaming, the new name will appear on the screen display. • O First Time Set-Up Set the clock Memorize channels Add ldelete channels Use Home The_ater: off _- Rename the inputs Color alignment Press the MENU button on the realole control. The TV :menu will appear on the screen. O Selec:: "First Time Set-Up" using the ADJUST button; then press the ENTER button. Press MENU to return to "IV Main Menu.
Adjusting the color alignment Your Mitsubishi Projection TV has three picture tubes and large diameter lenses which are arranged in-line to project the light beams. Each picture tube projects only one color: red, green or blue. For the best color picture, the three colors should be converged at the center of screen. Here is the procedure for converging the color beams: • First Time Set-Up Set the clock Memorize channels Add/delete channels Use Home Theater:.
Adjusting the sound You can adjust all of your Projection TV's sound functions by using a pair of buttons: select a function witkL the AUDIO button and adjust the function with the ,ADJUST butto:a. You use tile ADJUST button to: • • • • select a position (e.g., stereo), increase or decrease the function (e.g., bass), shift from one end of a scale to the other (e.g., mrn the function on or off (e.g., expanzion). After adjusting the sound, an on-screen function and level you've selected.
"Monitor out: Variable/Fixed" lets you set-up the Projection TV for use with a home theater receiver or audio system. Choose "Variable" when you wish to use the television remote control for such functions as volume and mute. Choose "Fixed" if you connected a home theater receive:r or audio systera. This lets you control functions such as volume and mute through the receiver or audio system.
Adjusting the picture You can adjust all of your Projection TV'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), increase or decrease the function (e.g., color), turn the function on or off (e.g., video noise reduction), select a position (e.g., color tempurature).
adjusting the video functions O Use either the VIDEO buttom_ on the front panel or on the re.mote control to select one o:[the functions. 00000 O Use either the ADJUST but.
Using the Advanced Features This section explains You will learn: how to use some of the more advanced • setting the timer, • using the parental • using the super-quick-_iew • using Video • using the power Using the Advanced Mute, lock, tuning, and restore Features functions. feature.
Setting the timer This special feature allows you to program your Mitsubishi Projecti.on TV to turn on automatically at a preset time. To set the timer: N%.TV Main Menu 0 Press the MENU button on abe remote control. Ti0e TV menu will appear on the _';creen. O Select "Advanced Features" us:rag the ADJUST button; then press the ENTER button. O Select "Set the timer" ADJUST button; then ENTER buttor... Your choices are: First Time Set-UP Advanced Features Use ADJUST to select. Then press ENTER.
Using the parentallock This special feature locks the entire TV to prevent others from watching it. @ Advanced Features Set the timer: Parental lock: Super quick view Video mute: Power restore: off off (SQV) off off Use ADJUST to select. Then press ENTER. Press MENU to return to -rv Main Menu. Parental O Press the MENU button on the remote control. The TV menu will appear on the screen.
Using the super quick view tuning You can set the Super-Quick-View from the menus of by using the ENTER and CANCEL buttons. See "using the quick view option" page 56. _, Advanced O Press the MENU button on the remote control. "]?heTV menu will Features Set the timer: Parental lock: _- Super quick view Video mute: Power restore: off off (SQV) off off appear O Select _'Advanc_5 Features" u,;ing the ADJUST button; then press the ENTER button. Use ADJUST to select. Then press ENTER.
Using the super quick using the enter/cancel view tuning (continued) button < setting the super quick view tuning > [;>Important: 0 Select your desired 0 While the channel number is still displayed on the screen, press ENTER. The letters"SQV" will appear under the channel number. If "SQV'" does not appear, press ENTER until it does'. 0 Repeat 0 Press the quick view (Q.V.) you have selected. steps 0 channel 0 with charmel until all desired control channels (SCAN). are memorized.
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. Ik Advanced O Features Set the timer: Parental lock: off off Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Using the power restore feature When this feature is used, the Projection TV will automaticaliy turn on when electric current is supplied. This feature is useful when, for example,, your Projection TV is plugged into an outlet that you control with a wall switch. To use the power Advanced restore O Feature Set the timer: Parental lock: Super quick view Video mute: =,- Power restore: feature: Off off (SQV) off off appear on the screen.
__llkC H___!A P__T ER 4 Using the Special Features In addition to the basic and advanced functions explained in the previous chapter, your Mitsubishi Projection TV offers you several SlC_cjalfeatures not generally available on other brand Projection TVs. This chapter will explain how to use these distinctive featau-es.
Understanding the On-Screen Displays Your Mitsubishi Projection TV provides an on-screen summary of the current settings for the Projection TV or cable charmels. This on-screen display can also be used to check the status of various functions without adjusting them. To check a function, press the display button (DISP) on the remote control. This section describes the displays in the order that they occur.
O Tl_is setting indicates rerLt volume setting Projection TV. TV Volume the curof the _EZ'-I This setting indicates that the Projection TV speaker system has been turned off. "IV Volume Speaker:. off _---"1 This setting indicates that Projection TV vol_ne has been muted. TV Mute O This setting indicates the current reception mode (Cable or Indoor/outdoor).
Using the Off-Timer This special function aUows you to set the Projection TV to turn off automatically. You can set the Projection TV to turn off from 10 to 120 minute:_ (2 hours). In this section you'll learn: 78 • setting the off-timer, • changing Chapter and or canceling the off-timer.
Setting the off-timer O Press the off-tiraer (OFF-T) on the remote TV Off timer 120 min. button control. O Select how long you want the Projection TV to stay on by repeatedly pressing the offtimer button (OFF-T). The time will decrease in 10 minute intervals each time you press the button.
Changing or canceling, the off-timer O Press the off timer button (OFF-T) on the remote control. An on-screen display will indicate the aJ_ount of time remaining un_il the Projection TV will turn off. TV Off timer 10 rain O Continue pressing the off timer button (OFF-T) repeatedly to cha_.ge the remain:rag time or to cancel the off-timer. The off-timer is canceled when "---" appears instead remaining t:[n_.e.
Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Mode One of the special features of your Mitsubishi l:Tojection TV is the picturein-picture (PIP) mode, which allows you to view two different sources at the same time. In this section you'll lem-n: Important: • selecting the PIP image, • selecting the source, • exchanging • freezing • moving the PIP image, the PIP image, and the PIP image. You must have a VCR connected to the P_ojection ferentlive action pictures when using P]_P.
Selecting the PIP image O Select the number of the TV channel you want to view by using the channel control[ (SCAN). O0000i too ooo _Press the :PIP button. A. reduced image will appear in the bottom right corner of'the screen. Ant-A 023 ESPN Stet'eo & SAP SQV A023 l _> Important: 82 When the main image is monochrome (black and white), the PIP image will also appear in monochrome even if the PIP source is in color.
Selecting the source F -7 °° 0 O T_az_ your VCR on and select a charnel on the VCR that is different than the channel you see on your Projection TV sc]_een. OPress the source button (SOIYRCE) on the remote control repeatedly to select the source of the PIP ilztage: TV, EXT-1, or EXT-2. ooooo o0ooo The PIP image follows. E> Important: will change as To change the background image in PIP mode, press the input button (LN-PUT) on the front panel or on the remote control.
Exchanging the PIP image f o_0 888 Press the exchange button (EXCH) on the remote control to exchange the positions of the background image and the reduced image.
Freezing the PIP image OPress the pause button (PAUSE) to freeze the reduced image on the screen. _ oo 0 O Pres_ again to cancel, the image freezing.
Moving the PIP image. Press the position button (POSIq_ION) repeatedly. The position of' the reduced ima_e will change in each corner c,f the screen in a counterclockwise fashion.
A C_H_A P__ TE_R 5 Troubleshooting Even though you're now familiar with the t,asic and advanced operations of your Mitsubishi Projection TV, you may run into trouble from time to time as you become accustomed to the raany features. This chapter offers solutions to some of the common problems you may encounter. We suggest that you consult this chart be:tore contacting a Mitsubishi service representative.
Troubleshooting Problems Possible The remote work. control doesn't (continued) For More Solutions * Check that the batteries installed correctly. Check that the is set to TV. are select button Be sure that you are pointing the top of the remote control toward the Projection TV from a distance of no more than 20 feet. 88 See"Getti_ng ready to use the remote co:at::ol" in Chapter 1 for an explanation of how to install batteries in the remote control.
Problems Possible Solutions For More Information appear a func- * This is part of the normal operation of the Projection TV See "Understanding the OnScreen displays" in Chapter 4 for a full explanation of the on-screen displays. There's no sound even when the volume is turned up. • Check that the MUTE button isn't on. See "Remote control buttons and functions" in Chapter 1, whi=h explains the location and function of the MUTE button.
Using the VCR tray (VS-45VA1, and VS-50VA2 only) Your Mitsubishi Projection nience. To use the tray: O VS-45VbL2, VS-50VA1 TV has a built-in VCR tray for your conve-- Pull the VCR tray in an upright position. °L_-_-J_j-- \ \ Open the legs on both sides of the tray and place them into the ribs. \ @ Fix the VCR to the tray by passhag the band through the hole on the upper side of both legs.
O Join the band together as shown. BELT [_ Important: To make sure the VCR is stable TV as shown in the illustration. • Warning: • • • • at all times, fix it to the Projection Do not place a VCR over 16kg [35 lb] on the tray. Do not place more than one VCR on the tray. Take the VCR off the tray before moving the Projection TV. For keeping set from toppling under the influence of earthquake or the other emergency, fix the set using the clamp attached on the set back as shown.
Caution • Warning: E> Important: and care Don't leave stationary images, such as those ge:aerated from stock market reports or video games, on screen for more than 10 minutes. Still patterns can scar the Projection TV c,'msing permanent damage to the picture tube. If you plan to place speakers next to the Projection TV, make sure they are the magnetically shielded. Ordinary speakers will cause distortion in the picture due to their strong magnets. This distortion.
Calling for service. If you are unable to correct the problem, consult your MITSUBISHI dealer or MITSUBISHI Authorized Wan-amy Service Center. Do not adjust any controls Do not remove the protective If you see the following any settings. Option not described back cover in this owner':; guide. of this unit. display on you sc:reen, you should not change This is a special display used by the factory.° Menu Hotel Initial 3Dia Syn¢ :off :on tint Use ADJUST to select. Then press ENTER.
A APPENDIX A- oma-tic Procedure Cut along dotted for the Parental line and file after reading You will need to enter Lock 95 the code when: O viewing the locked TV, or O canceling the lock. If you forget the code, you can change, cancel, or view the locked channels without entering the code. To do this, simply press the buttons labeled "Q.V." and "9" at the same time. Important: Unlocking made in this procedure is only temporary.
A B E; Adding and deleting channels 59 Basic Connections 28 Projection TV + an amplifier that has a center channel OUT terminal 44 Projection TV + antenna or cable with a decoder box 31 Projection TV + antenna or cable without a decoder box 30 Projection TV + audio system 42 Projection TV + external speakers 29 Projection TV + extern_d speaker with subwoofer out termianl 43 Projection TV + home theater receiver (A / V receiver) 40 Projection TV + separate UHF and VHF antennas 33 ProjeCtion TV + VCR + an
L Projection TV + external speaker with subwoofer out terminal 43 Projection TV + home theater receiver (A/V receiver) 40 Projection TV + separate UHF and VHF antennas 33 Projection TV + VCR + antenna or cable with a decoder box 37 Projection TV + VCR + antenna or cable without a decoder box 34 learn switch 21 learning indicators 21 M Memorizing channels 58 menu button (MENU) 21 Moving the PIP image 86 mute control 21 N Q number buttons (0-9) 21 quick view (Q. v.
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