Mitsubishi CS-20203, CS-20103 Owner’s Manual

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CAUTION

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 voltage"

within the product's enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral tri- angle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (semdcing)

instructions in the literature accompanying: the

appliance.

WARNING:

T0 REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, D0 NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO WET LOCATIONS.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS UNIT'S (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES

CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER'S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820°40 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUND-

ING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SI-]ALL BE CON- NECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSK TO THE POINT OF

CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV RECErVER AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND 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.

Heed Warnings

All warnings on the appliance and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Cleaning

Unplug this TV receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the TV receiver manufacturer as they may

cause hazards.

Water and Moisture

Do not use this TV receiver near water -- for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen

sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

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 manufac- turer, or sold with the TV receiver. Any mount- ing of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the

manufacturer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause tlhe appliance and cart combination to over--

turn.

. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the TV receiver and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the TV receive_: on a bed, sofa, rug,

or other similar sur£ace. This TV receiver should never be placed near or over a

radiator or heat register. This TV receiver should not be placed ir a built-in installa-

tion suc:h as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. 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. For _I;Vreceivers in-

tended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to ';he operating

instructions.

11.

Grounding or Polarization This TV receiver is eq_:ipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade voider than the

other). ']?his plug will fit into the power' outlet only one way. This is a safety

feature. If you are unable to insert the

plug fully into the ou.tlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12.

Power-Cord Protect:ion

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or

pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13.Lightning

For added protection for this TV receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the TV receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.

14. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be

located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,

or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna

system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

15. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension

cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this TV receiver 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 TV

receiver.

17. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV receiver, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

ENNA

LEAD IN WIRE

NNA

DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

~(NEC SECTION 810.21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSUNFPA No.70, provides infor-

mation with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, groundling of the lead-in wire to an an- tenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding

electrode.

18.

Servicing Do not attempt to service this TV :receiver yourself as opening o:r removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19.

Damage Requiring Service Unplug this TV receiver from the wall outlet and refer se_icing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

(a) When the power-s_pply cord or plug is

damaged.

(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects

have fallen into the TV receiver.

rain or water.

(d) If the TV receiver does not operate

normally by following the operating instructions.

Adjust only those ,controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other con- trols may result in damage and will often require exLe_]sive work by a qualified technician to restore the 'IW receiver to its notarial operation.

(e) If the TV receiw_r has been dropped or

the cabinet has been damaged.

(f) When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct

change in perfo_zn ance- this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be

sure the service technician has used

replacement parts specified by the manu- facturer or have the same characteristics

as the original part. Unauthorized substi- tutions may result in fire, electric: shock or

other hazards.

21.

Safety Check Upon completion c,f any service or repairs to this TV receiver, ask the service techni- cian to perform safety checks to determine that the TV receiver is in safe operating

conditions.

_ TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

Important Safeguards ............................................................... iL

Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi ............................................... 1

Chapter One: Getting to Know Your TV ................................ 3

Chapter Two: Connecting Your TV ......................................... 5

Chapter Three: Operating Your TV ...................................... 9

Special features ................................................................... 1

Unpacking your TV ............................................................. 2

Overview of the remote control ........................................... 3

Overview of the control panel ............................................. 4

Locating the terminal and inputs ...................................... 5

Connecting the indoor antenna ......................................... 5

Connecting a VHF/UHF combined antenna ..................... 6

Connecting separate VHFflJHF antennas ........................ 6

Connecting cable without a cable box ............................... 7

Connecting cable with a cable box ..................................... 7

Connecting a VCR ................................................................. 8

Using the remote .................................................................. 9

Using the menus .................................................................. 9

Selecting the on-screen language .................................... 10

Memorizing channels ........................................................ 10

Adding and deleting channels .......................................... 11

Adjusting the video settings .............................................. 12

Adjusting the audio settings (CS-20203/cs-20203c only) ........ 1'_)

Using closed captions ......................................................... 13

Setting the sleep timer ....................................................... 14

Selecting your favorite color setting ................................. 14

Using headphones .............................................................. 14

Chapter Four: Troubleshooting ............................................ 15

PREFACE

Welcome to Mitsubishi

Thank you for selecting our product, and welcome to Mitsubishi! Your new television is designed ibr excellent picture quality, and this owner's guide is written with easy-to-follow directions. We hope you enjoy your new Mitsubishi television.

Special features

Your TV comes with many special features, inc:[uding:

• Trilingual menus --- You can choose to display your TV's on-

screen menus in English, Spanish, or French.

• Closed Caption Decoder --- You can view conversations,

narration, and other soundtrack information as captions on

your TV screen.

• Sleep timer --- You can set your TV to tur_ off after 30, 60, 90,

or 120 minutes.

• Preview --- You can quickly scan all of your TV's availahle channels at the touch of one button.

• QuickView ---YoucanquicklyswitchbetweentwocThannels atthetouchofabutton.

• 181-ChannelCapacity---YourTVcan_;uneupto181 channels,ensuringthatyourTVwill stillbeup-to-dateascable

systemsexpand.

• Multichannel TV Sound (MTS) --- Your TV can receive and

play stereo or bilingual signals (CS-202;03 and CS-20203C only).

Unpacking your TV

What you will find

As you unpack your TV, please check to be s are that along with the

TV, the following items are included:

• an owner's guide with a warranty,

• a remote control transmitter,

• a set of two AAA size batteries for the remote control,

• a 300/75 ohm adaptor, and

• an indoor antenna ("rabbit ears").

owner's guide

with a warranty

300/75 ohm adaptor

A few suggestions

Before you hook up your new TV, please take a few minutes to:

O Write down the TV's model and serial number and file it in a

safe place.

Keep the box and packing materials fbr future use.

File your sales receipt.

0 Place the TV on a stable surface with sufficient lighting to hook

up your TV.

2 Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi

remotecontrol 2 "AAA" size batteries

transmitter

indoor antenna

_ CHAPTER ONE

Getting to Know Your TV

This chapter will introduce the buttons that yo:a will use to control your TV. These buttons are located in two places: on the remote control, and on the TV's front panel.

Overview of the remote control

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@ power button (POWER)

Press this button to turn the TV on or off

display button (DISPLAY)

Use this button to display the current chan:ael.

volume buttons ( VOL -, VOL +) Press the "+" button to turn up the volume ;and the "-" to turn

down the volume. Also use these buttons to adjust settings

when using the menus.

number buttons (0 - 9, 100) Use these buttons to tune directly to a particular channel.

input button (INPUT)

Use this button to switch between viewing the TV and viewing the signal from any components that may be attached (such as

a VCR).

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MUTE

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(_) menu button (MENU)

Press this button to enter or exit the menus.

channel buttons ( • CHANNEL • ) Press the • button to switch to a higher nu:mber channel and

the • button to switch to a ]ower number channel.

Overview of the Remote Control (cont.)

quick view button (QV)

Use this button to return to the previously viewed channel.

preview button (PREVIEW)

Use this button to scan through the T_'s channels.

audio adjustment button (MTS) (CS-_0203, CS-20203C only)

Use this button to change the TV's audio setting.

_) mute button

Use this button to turn of["the sound a:nd display the captions.

Overview of the control panel

The front panel of your TV may not match tile illustration exactly.

(_) power button (POWER)

Press this button to turn the TV on or off.

(_) volume buttons ( - VOL +)

Press the %" button to turn up the volume and the "-" button to turn down the volume.

® remote sensor area

This area receives the signal from the remote control Aim the remote control here.

® channel buttons ( • CH • )

Press the • button to switch to a channel with a higher num- ber and the • button to switch to a channel with a lower

number.

® headphone jack

Plug headphones in here.

4 Chapter One: Getting to Know Your TV

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