Mitsubishi CS-27309, CS-27209 Owner’s Manual
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Television
Owner' s
Guide
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EL.ECTRIC 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 uninsu]ated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnil;ude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilate:ral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
• Warning: Don't leave stationary images, such as stock market reports, video
games, station logos, or the _57's displays, on-screen for more than
10 minutes. Still patterns such as these can scar the picture tube,
causing permanent damage to the TV.
"WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPL[ANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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
(JAN 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
GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE (]ABLE GROUND SH_LL BE
CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS (',LOSE TO THE
POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards ................................................................................... 3
Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi .................................................................. 5
Summary of Special Features ................................................................ 6
Unpacking Your TV ................................................................................ 7
What's in Each Chapter ......................................................................... 8
Some Conventions Used in this Guide .................................................. 9
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your TV ....................................................... 11
Overview of the Front Panel ................................................................ 12
Overview of the Remote Control .......................................................... 13
Getting ready to use the remote control ......................................... 13
Remote control buttons and functions ............................................ 15
Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV ............................................................... 19
Overview of the Back Panel .................................................................. 20
Basic Connections ................................................................................... 21
TV + antenna or cable without a cable box ................................... 22
TV + cable with a cable box ............................................................. 23
TV + separate UHF and VHF antennas ........................................ 24
TV + VCR + antenna or cable without a cable box ....................... 25
TV + VCR + cable with a cable box ................................................. 28
TV + stereo audio system ................................................................ 31
Chapter 3: Operating Your TV ..................................................................... 33
Getting Started ..................................................................................... 34
Using the remote control to operate VCRs, cable boxes
and other equipment .................................................................... 35
Turning the TV on!off ........................................................................ 40
Selecting the input source ................................................................. 41
Changing channels ............................................................................ 42
Understanding the on-screen menus ............................................... 45
Using the menus ............................................................................... 45
Selecting the menu language ........................................................... 46
Memorizing channels ....................................................................... 46
Adding and deleting channels .......................................................... 48
Adjusting the picture ....................................................................... 49
Selecting the sound .......................................................................... 51
Using the closed caption decoder .................................................... 52
Understanding the on-screen displays ........................................... 55
Table of Contents (cont.)
Using the Advanced Features .............................................................. 56
Using the sleep timer ...................................................................... 57
Using SuperQuickView TM ................................................................... 58
Using One-Key Play .......................................................................... 61
Using video mute (CS-27309 only) ................................................. 63
Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode (CS-27309 only) ............ 64
Activating the PIP image ........................................................... 65
Selecting the input for the PIP image ....................................... 65
Exchanging the PIP image and the main image ...................... 66
Changing channels in the PIP image or main image ............... 67
Moving the PIP image ................................................................ 67
Freezing the PIP image .............................................................. 67
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 69
Caution and Care .................................................................................... 72
Cleaning ................................................................................................. 72
Calling for Service ................................................................................. 73
Index ............................................................................................................... 74
Warranty .......................................................................... Inside Back Cover
2 Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION SET AND
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARI_INGS AND I[NSTRUCTIONS
MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER.
1o
Read Instructions
Read all safety and operating instructions before
operating the appliance.
2.
Retain Instructions
Retrain the safety and operating instructions for
future reference.
3o
Heed Warnings
Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions.
4o
Follow Instructions
Follow all operating and use instructions.
Warning:
5.
Cleaning
Unplug this TV receiver from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Cleaners can permanently damage the cabinet or
screen. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6.
Attachments and Equipment
Never add any attachments and/or equipment
without approval of the manufacturer as such
additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock
or other personal injury.
7°
Water and Moisture
Do not use this TV receiver where contact with or
immersion in water is possible. Do not use near bath
tubs, wash bowls, kitchen sinks, laundry tubs,
swimming pools, etc.
8.
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
tile manufacturer, or sold with the TV receiver. Any
mounting of the appliance should follow the manu-
facturer's instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer,
Axl appliance and cart
combination should be
moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and
cart combination to
overturn.
9o Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided fbr ventilation aIl d to ensure reliable
operation of the TV receiw_r and to protect it
from overheating. Do nc,t block these openings
or allow them to be blocked by placing the TV
receiver on a bed, sofa, J,_g, or other simiilar
surface. Nor should it be Flaced over a radiator
or heat register. If the ]_ receiver is to be
placed in a rack or bookcase, ensure thai;
there is adequate ventilation and that 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 supplied to your hcme, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company.
11. Grounding or Polarization
This TV receiver is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug having one blade
wider than the other. This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully in:_o _he outlet, 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 Protection
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 cc,rds at plugs, conve-
nience 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 fer 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 powel:-line
surges.
Important Safeguards (cont.)
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 protec-
tion against voltage surges and built-up static
charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI!
NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-
charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
18. 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.
19.
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this TV receiver from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditiLons:
(a) When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the TV receiver.
(c) If the TV receiver t:.as been exposed to 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 in 3tructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the
TV receiver to it,_ normal operation.
(e) If the TV receiver [Las been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
(f) When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct
change in perform_mce -- this indicates a
need for service.
20. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician ihas used replacement
parts ,;pecified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized subst!itutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
LEAD IN WIRE
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
-(NECSECTION810-21)
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)
21. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repair,_ to this
TV receiver, ask the service technician to
perform satiety checks Lodetermine t:hat the TV
receiw_r is in safe operating condition.
bWarning:
Do not leave stationary images, such as stock
market reports, video games, station logos, or
the TV's displays, on-screen for more than 10
minutes. Still patterns such as these can scar
the picture tube, causi:ag permanent damage to
the TV.
PREFACE
Welcome to Mitsubishi
Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi TV. Your TV
is designed for superb viewing pleasure as well as continued
reliability.
To familiarize you with your TV and owner's [N:ide, we suggest tlhat
you read through the preface, which provides the following impor-
tant information:
Summary of Special Features
Unpacking Your TV
What's in Each Chapter
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 equipment's features.
Once again, thank you for selecting our product and welcome to
Mitsubishi!
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Summary of Special Features
Your top rated Mitsubishi TV delivers:
• 181-Channel Capacity --- programs up Lo181 channels.
• Two-Speaker Sound System --- a special speaker system that
produces clear stereo sound.
• Expanded Sound Capability --- allows you to connect
the TV to an external audio system for enhanced listening
pleasure.
In addition to the standard features found on most advanced TVs,
Mitsubishi is proud to offer the following dis:inctive features:
Remote Control with TViVCR/DVD!AUDIO Function ---
uses a single remote control transmitter 1;ooperate the TV,
certain Mitsubishi VCRs, DVD player, arA audio components,
as well as some VCRs, cab][e boxes, and DSS satellite receivers
from other manufacturers.
• SuperQuickView TM choices --- allows you to view up to 4 sets
of frequently watched channels at the tou.ch of one button.
• On-Screen Displays --- appear whenew_r you adjust your TV,
showing you the status of its various func, tions.
• On-Screen Operating System --- simplifies the TV',; features
with easy-to-use menus.
• Closed Caption Decoder --- decodes ihidden text information
included with TV programs and displays the text on-screen.
• Picture-in-Picture Mode (model CS-27309 only) --- allows
you to view two different live pictures at the same time.
Each of these features will be explained in more detail in
Chapter 3, "Operating Your TV."
6 Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi
€ Unpacking Your TV
What you will find
As you unpack your new TV, please check to be sure that the
following items are included:
• an owner's guide containing a warranty
• a registration card
• a remote control transmitter
• a set of two AAA size batterie,'_ for the remo_e control
A few suggestions
Before you hook up your new TV, please take a Jew minutes to:
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Complete the registration card. The registration card asks for
the TWs serial number, which you will find on the back of the
unit.
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Keep the box and packing materials for future use.
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File your sales receipt.
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Place the TV on a stable surface with sufficient lighting to do
the hook-up.
Unpacking Your TV 7
I 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 Lothe
location and functions of the, buttons and controls of your TV.
Chapter 2, "Connecting Your TV," explains how to connect a
VCR, antenna, cable box and other equipment to your TV.
Chapter 3, "Operating Your TV," provides the step-by-step
instructions you need in order to use your _gV.
Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting," summarizes the problem,_
you may have along with suggestions for remedying these
problems.
You will also find a detailed index at the back of the boc,k.
8 Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi
€ Some Conventions Used in this Guide
Mitsubishi has gone to great effort to provide you with an easy-to-
follow, useful owner's guide. You will find that different types of
information are treated in different ways.
You should read information labeled Important arid information
that is boxed and labeled Warning The owner's gu.ide uses thence
terms sparingly, and you should carefully read all information
highlighted in this manner.
Imain topic or task I
list of related topics or tasks [ related topics or tasks J
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I_>Important:
This cue indicates information
critical to the operation of
your new TV.
I O,O, etc,
This cue alerts you to
information describing
dangerous situations that
could ruin your equipment or
cause electrical shock.
Some Conventions Used in this Guide 9
The step-by-_;tep instructions
on how to accomplish a
particular task are signaled
by white nurabers on a black
background.
CHAPTER 1
Getting Know Your TV
Now that you've unpacked your 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 _perate the TV.
This chapter will introduce the range of options available when
using the buttons on the remote control or on the front panel of
the TV. It also offers some general guidelines for using the
remote control.
Most functions can be controlled by using either the front panel or
the remote control, but certain ,_pecialized functions require the
use of one or the other. This chapter, which will familiarize you
with the full range of button functions, contairLs the following
sections:
0 Overview of the Front Panel
Overview of the Remote Control
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Overview of the Front Panel
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POWER V VOLUMEA
@ power button (POWER)
Use this button to turn the TV on or off.
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volume controls (VOLUNIE)
Press the A button to turn up the volume and the vbutton to
turn down the volume.
channel controls (CHANNEL)
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Use the A button to switch to a channel with a higher number
and the v button to switdh to a channel with a lower number.
_/CHANNEL A
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video input terminal
Use to connect the video output from a standard VCR or
another component to the TV.
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audio input terminals
Use to connect the audio output from a VCR or other equip-
ment to the TV.
remote control sensor
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Point your remote control to this area of the TV.
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Overview of the Remote Control
Getting ready to use the remote control
installing the batteries
O Take the two AAA size batteries from the packing bag.
O Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing in
the direction of the arrow.
O Load the batteries as indicated in the illust:cation, making sure
that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to -).
Replace the back cover of the remote control.
For best results, use alkaline AAA batteries.
size AAA
batteries
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Overview of the Remote Control 13
Getting ready to use the remote control (cont.)
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, unle_,;s you
are specifically instructed to do so in thi_ owner's guide
• Don't allow the remote control to get wet or become heated.
• Avoid dropping the remote control on a hard surface.
• When cleaning the remote control, don't u_e any harsh chemi-
cals. Use only a soft, slightly moistened cloth.
general instructions
When using the remote control to operate the TV, VCR or ,cable box,
follow these procedures:
O Be within 20 feet of the desired equipment.
O Point the tip of the remote control toward the equipment.
Press the appropriate button or sequence ,_fbuttons.
guidelines for using batteries
• Don't use a new battery with an old one.
• Don't heat, take apart, or throw batteries into a fire.
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Remote control buttons and functions
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REC STOP PAUSE
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This illustration shows the CS-27309 remote control.
The CS-27209 remote control includes the VCR-CH button but does
not include the PIP controls (number 17 above).
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Overview of the Remote Control 15
Remote control buttons and functions (cont.)
This section provides you with an overview of the remote control's
buttons and the features that they control.
This section does not provide detailed explanations on the use of
these buttons. To determine which buttons ace used with a particu-
lar feature, refer to the instructions for that feature.
The instructions for individual features are found in Chapter 3,
"Operating Your TV."
select switch
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Your remote control has four control layers: the TV layer, the
VCR layer, the DVD layer, and the AUE,IO layer. You can set
up each of these layers to ,operate a different piece of equipment.
Use this switch to select the layer you want to set up or use.
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power button (POWER)
Use to turn the TV on or off. (The select switch must be set to
the TV layer.)
® number buttons (0-9)
Use to select a channel number.
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channel control (CHANNEL)
Press the top part of the button to change to a channel with a
higher number; press the bottom part to change to a channel
with a lower number.
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volume control (VOLUME)
Press the top part of the button to turn up the volume; press the
bottom part to turn down the volume.
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100 button (100)
Use with number buttons when selecting cable channels 100 or
greater.
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QuickView TM button (QV)
Use this button to recall the last channel viewed. See "Chang-
ing channels" in Chapter 31.
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input button (INPUT)
Use to select the input source you wish tc, watch; TV c:hannels,
or the component connected to Input 1 (rear) or Input 2 (fi:ont).
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mute control (MUTE)
Use to turn off the sound completely and to restore it to oI_ginal
volume.
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Remote control buttons; and functJions (cont.)
enter button (ENTER)
Use for some functions of VCRs and other equipment. Not used
for TV control.
(_) adjust buttons (A, V, ,, • )
Use to select items in the menus. Also use these buttons to adjust
audio and video settings.
(_ SuperQuickView TM buttons (A, B, C, D)
Press to view channels you have programmed into the
SuperQuickView memories. ,See "Using SuperQuickView" in
Chapter 3.
menu button (MENU)
Use this button to display the on-screen menu system.
@ display button (DISPLAY)
Use this button to view an on-screen summary of the current TV
channel and audio selections.
VCR channel button (VCR-CH)
Use to change channels up and down on the VCR regardless of the
position of the select switch "(_".
@ audio and VCR buttons
Use these buttons to control VCRs, cassette decks, CD players,
etc. These are pre-programmed to operate select Mitsubishi
components.
(_) picture-in-picture controls (CS-27309 only)
Use to control the special picture-in-picture (PIP) function. See
"Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) modes" in Chapter 3.
• PIP button (PIP) -- Press to turn on the PIP image and to
cancel it.
• PIP input button (PIP INPUT) -- Press; repeatedly to switch
the source of"the PIP image between the TV and the external
inputs.
• freeze button (FREEZE) -- Press to freeze the PIP image, and
to return to a "live" moving image.
• exchange button (EXCHANGE) -- Press to exchange the
pictures of the PIP image and the main image.
• position button (POSITION) -- Press t(: move the position of
the PIP image on-screen.
Overview of the Remote Control 17
_ CHAPTER 2
Connecting Your TV
This chapter offers step-by-step instructions fi)r completin_i the
most common hook-ups. It contains the follow:[ng sections:
Overview of the Back Panel
Basic Connections
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€ Overview of the Back Panel
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CABLE
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(_) antenna terminal
Use to connect cable or VHF/UHF antennas.
@ audio output terminals
Use to connect the audio of the TV to an audio system.
@ audio input terminals
Use to connect the audio output from a VCR or other
equipment.
video input terminal
Use to connect the video output from a standard V,CR or
another component to the TV.
(_) S-video input terminal (CS-27309 ,only)
Use to connect the video output from a Super-VHS (S-VHS)
VCR to the TV.
If you connect a S-video cable to the S-video input ((_) above), you
cannot use the video input ((_) above).
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Basic Connections
This section describes the equipment and p_'ocedures needed for
basic hook-ups. For more complex hook-ups, contact your dealer or
local cable company. The connections explained in this section are:
• TV+antenna or cable without a cable box
• TV+cable with a cable box
• TV+separate UHF and VHF antennas
• TV+VCR+antenna or' cable without a cable box
• TV+VCR+cable with a cable box
• TV+stereo audio system
_>Important: You must connect a VCR to your TV to see two separate pictures
when using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) fi,_al;ure.
IYou should unplug your and any other components before
,Warning:. Iconnecting them. TV
Basic Connections 21
TV+antenna or cable without a cable box
equipment you will need
If you have a standard 75-ohm coaxial cable, you will not need
additional equipment. If your antenna has Lwo leads (called fiat
twin leads), you will need:
one 75-300 ohm transformer
75 Ohm
"IV rear terminals
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Optional 300 C_m to 75 Ohm
connecting a cable
0 Push or screw the end of the cable onto the antenna terminal on
the television.
connecting an antenna with fiat twin leads
0 Use a screwdriver to connect the leads to the transformer.
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Matching Transformer
O Push or screw the transibrmer onto the ,_ntenna terminal on the
television.
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