Mitsubishi CS-35707, cs-40707, CS-35607 User Manual
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Owner's
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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 producl;'s
enclosure that may be of sufficient mat,mitude to
constitute a risk of electric: shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
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 TV's displays, on-screen for more than
10 minutes. Still patterns such as these can scar the TV, causing
permanent damage to the picture tube.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE 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
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
GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE (?,ROUND SHALL BE
CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE
POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.
_ MITSUBISHI OWNER'S GUIDE
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 Control Panel .............................................................. 12
Overview of the Remote Control ........................................................... 14
Getting ready to use the remote co:,L,ro! .......................................... 14
Remote control buttons and functions ............................................. 16
Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV ................................................................ 21
Overview of the Back Panel .................................................................. 22
Basic Connections ................................................................................. 24
TV + external speakers ................................................................... 25
TV + antenna or cable without a cable box .................................... 26
TV + cable with a cable box ............................................................. 27
TV + separate UHF and VHF antennas ........................................ 29
TV + VCR + antenna or cable without a cable box ........................ 30
TV + VCR + cable with a cable box ................................................. 33
TV + home theater receiver (AN receiver) ..................................... 36
TV + stereo audio system .................................................................. 38
TV + Mitsubishi products that have A/V Network: terminals ....... 39
Chapter 3: Operating Your TV ................................................................... 41
Adjusting the color purity ....................................................................... 42
Using the remote control to operate VCRs, cable boxes
and other equipment ........................................................................... 43
Turning the TV on/off ............................................................................ 48
Selecting the input source ..................................................................... 49
Changing channels ................................................................................ 50
Understanding the 3-D Graphic ViewPoint ®on-screen :menus .......... 53
Memorizing channels ............................................................................. 54
Setting the clock ...................................................................................... 55
Setting the AV Network ......................................................................... 57
Setting the timer ..................................................................................... 58
Editing the channels ............................................................................... 59
Using the closed caption cable .............................................................. 61
Table of Contents (cont.)
Using the parent lock .............................................................................. 63
Selecting the AV memory position ......................................................... 65
Customizing the AV memory position .................................................. 66
Adjusting the sound ............................................................................. 66
Adjusting the picture ........................................................................... 68
Chapter 4: Using the Special Features .................................................... 71
Understanding the On-Screen Displays ............................................... 72
Using the Sleep Timer ........................................................................... 73
Setting the sleep timer ..................................................................... 74
Changing or canceling the sleep timer .............................................. 75
Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes ........................................... 76
Activating the PIP image ................................................................... 77
Selecting the source of the PIP image ............................................. 78
Changing channels while using the PIP modes ............................. 79
Exchanging the picture of the PIP image
and the main image ..................................................................... 80
Moving the PIP image ....................................................................... 80
Freezing the PIP image .................................................................... 81
Using the Active AV Network Feature ................................................. 82
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 85
Caution and Care .................................................................................. 88
Cleaning .................................................................................................. 88
Calling for Service ................................................................................. 89
Appendix: Procedure for Bypassing the
Parental Lock ................................................................................................ 91
Index ............................................................................................................... 93
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 WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER.
1. Read Instructions 9.
Read all safety and operating instructions before
operating the appliance.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Retain Instructions
Retain the safety and operating instructions for
future reference.
Heed Warnings
Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions.
Follow Instructions
Follow all operating and use instructions.
Warning:
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.
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.
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.
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
ca[t. stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by
the nmnufacturer, 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.
An 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.
Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation ant to ensure reliable
operation of the TV receiver and to protect it
from overheating. Do nol: block these openings
or allow them to be blocked by placing th,_ TV
receiver on a bed, sofa, rag, or other similar
surface. Nor should it be placed over a radiator
or heat register. If the TV receiver is to be
placed in a rack or bookcase, ensure that
there is adequate ventilation and that the
manufacturer's instructions have been
adhered to.
10. Power Sources
This TV receive], should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are n _t sure of the type of
power supplied to your home, consult your
appliance dealer or local power company.
11. Grounding or Polarization
This TV receive]- 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 into the 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.
13.
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 cords at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from tlhe appliance.
Lightning
For added protection tbr this TV receiver during
a lightning: storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periMs 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 lightcing and power-line
surges.
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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.
1'7. 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
qNA
LEAD IN WIRE
TENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
_(NEC SECTION 810-21)
-GROUND CLAMPS
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ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)
18. Servicing
Do not attempt to s;ervice 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 servicing tc qualified service
personnel under the !?ollowing conditions:
(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 has 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 instructions 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 its normal operation.
Ie) If the TV receiver has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
(0 When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct
change in performance -- this indicates a
need for service.
20. Replacement Parts
When replacemenl; parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by Lhe manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized sub:stiLutions may result in fire,
electric shock or ol:her hazards.
21. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
TV receiw_r, ask the service technician to
perfi)rm safety checks to determine that the TV
receiver is in safe operating condition.
_,Warning:
Do not leave stationary images, such as stock
market reports, vide_ games, station logos, or
the TV's displays, on-screen for more than 10
minutes. Still patterns such as these can scar
the TV, causing pert]anent damage to the
picture tubes.
PREFACE
Welcome to Mitsubishi
Congratulations on your purchase of this Mits_ubishi TV. Your TV
is designed for superb visual and audio performance as well as total
reliability.
To familiarize you with your TV and owner's g,mide, we suggest that
you read through the preface, which provides the following impor-
tant information:
0 Summary of Special Features
0 Unpacking Your TV
0 What's in Each Chapter
0 Some Conventions Used in this Guide
Mitsubishi strived to create your TV so that it will bring you years
of viewing enjoyment. Similarly, this owner's gxLide is designed
with a "user friendly" philosophy to help you Lake advantage: of all
of your TV's features.
Once again, thank you for selecting our product and welcome to
Mitsubishi!
Summary of Special Features
Your top rated Mitsubishi TV delivers:
• 181-Channel Capacity --- programs u_ to 181 channels,
ensuring your continued viewing pleasure as cable services
continue to expand.
• Four-Speaker Sound System --- a sp,_cial 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 r_hefollowing distinctive features:
Remote Control with TV/VCR/CABLE Function --- uses a
single remote control transmitter to cp_xate the TV, certain
Mitsubishi VCRs, some Mitsubishi audio components, and some
VCRs and cable boxes fi'om other manufacturers.
• On-Screen Displays --- appear whenever you adjust your TV,
showing you the status of various functions.
• 3-D Graphic ViewPoint ®On-Screen Operating System ---
simplifies the TV's features with easy-to-follow instructions.
• Closed Caption Decoder --- decodes hidden text information
included with TV programs and displays the text on-.screen.
Extended Data Services --- (also known as "XDS"I allows
broadcasters to supply you with channel information, program
information, and the time of day. You can display this informa-
tion on-screen.
• Picture-in-Picture Mode --- allows you to view two different
live pictures at the same time.
• Active AV Network --- allows you to _erform many of the
commonly used features of your system by pressing just one
button.
Each of these features is explained in mor_ detail in
Chapter 3, "Operating Your TV," and in Chapter 4, "Using the
Special Features."
6 Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi
t 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,
• two AAA size batteries for the remote control, and
• an active A/V network cable.
A few suggestions
Before you hook up your new TV, please take a few minutes to:
• Complete the registration card. The registration card a,_ks for
the TV_s serial number, which you will find on the back of the
unit.
• Keep the box and packing materials for future use.
• File your sales receipt.
• Place the TV on a stable surface with suf%:ient lighting to do
the hook-up.
Unpacking Your TV 7
What's in Each Chapter
Here's what you will find in this owner's guide:
Chapter 1, "Getting to Know Your TV," introduces you to the
location and functions of the buttons aad controls of your TV.
Chapter 2, "Connecting Your TV," explains how to connect a
VCR, antenna, decoder and other equipment to your TV.
Chapter 3, "Operating Your TV," provides step-by-step instruc-
tions for using your TV.
Chapter 4, "Using the Special Featu_ces," explains how to use
the special features of the TV.
Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting," summarizes the problems
you may have along with suggestions for remedying these
problems.
The appendix explains a procedure for bypassing the parental lock.
You will also find a detailed index at the, back of the book.
Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi
# Some Conventions Used in this Guide
Mitsubishi has gone to great effort to provid_ users 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 ImporLant and information
that is boxed and labeled Warning. The owner's guide use,,; these
terms sparingly. You should read all information highlighted in
this manner carefully.
Ilist of related topics or tasks !
[>Important:
I I War- n
This alerts you to
information describing
This indicates information
critical to the operation of your
new TV.
related to _ics
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dangerous situations that could
ruin your equipment or cause
electrical shock•
White numbers on a black
background indicate sLep-by-
step in,_tr uctions.
Some Conventions Used in this Guide 9
_ CHAPTER ONE
Getting to Know Your TV
Now that you have unpacked your TV, read through the satiety
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 used to operate the TV. This chapter intro-
duces the available options when using the butLons on the remote
control and on the TV_s control panel. It also offers some general
guidelines for using the remote control.
Most functions can be controlled by using eitlher the control panel
or the remote control, but certain specialized f_.nctions require the
use of one or the other. This chapter, which familiarizes you with
the full range of button functions, contains tile following sections:
Overview of the Control Panel
Overview of the Remote Control
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Overview of the Control Panel
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power/program timer indicator
After you plug in the AC cord, wait about 15 seconds until the
indicator stops blinking in red. This indicator lights in green
when you turn the TV on; it lights in red when the timer is set
and the TV_s power is off.
power button (POWER)
Use to turn the TV on or off. When you turn the TV on, the
power indicator will light in green.
S-VIDEO input terminal
Use to connect the S-video output of a VCR, laserdisc player, or
camcorder to the TV. If you connect arLS-video cable to this
terminal, the adjacent video input cannot be used.
video input terminal
Use to connect the video output from a standard VCR or
another component to tlhe TV.
audio input terminals
Use to connect the audio output frorn a VCR or other equip-
ment to the TV.
input button (INPUT)
Use to select the input source you wish to watch:
• TV channels on Antenna A
• TV channels on Antenna B
• Other equipment connected to Input-l, 2, or 3
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Overview of the control panel (cont.)
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volume controls (VOLUME)
Press the ^ button to turn up the volume _nd the v button to
turn down the volume.
channel controls (CHANNEL)
Use the ^ button to switch to a channel with a higher number
and the v button to switch to a channel with a lower nuLmber.
(_) degauss button (DEGAUSS)
Use this button to correct color impurity.
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AV reset button (AV RESET)
Press to reset all audio and video function,; to their normal
level or setting.
timer reset button (TIMER RESET)
Use this button to reset the television ordy if it appears to have
"locked up" or if it is not functioning properly. This button is
recessed into the control panel to prevent accidental usage. To
depress the button, insert a paper clip or similar object into the
hole labeled TIMER RESET and press firmly inward. The TV
turns off when you press this button. Befo::e turning the TV on
again, wait about 15 seconds until the power/program timer
indicator stops blinking.
menu button (MENU)
Use this button to display the on-screen menu system, which
contains additional instructions for special[ functions.
cancel button (CANCEL)
Use this button to cancel a channel number, to clear a channel
programmed into SuperQuickView TM men: ory, and to clear the
settings of some on-screen menus.
adjust buttons (A, V, _ , b)
Use these buttons to select and adjust o::b,_creen menu items.
enter button (ENTER)
Use this button to select highlighted on-screen menu items.
color purity adjustment switches
Set these switches according to the placement and position of
your TV. (See "Adjusting the color purity' in Chapter 3).
Overview of the Remote Control 13
Overview of the Remote Control
Getting ready to use the remote control
installing the batteries
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Take the box containing two AAA size batteries from the
packing bag.
Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing the tab
in the direction of the arrow and lift:[ng off the cover.
Load the batteries as indicated in the illustration, making sure
that they are positioned, correctly (+ to -).
O Replace the back cover of the remote control.
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batl:eries
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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.
For best results, use Duracell AAA (MN2400) batterie_,L
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Overview of the remote control (cont.)
some do's and don'ts
To ensure that your remote control continues working properly, fol-
low these guidelines:
• Don't press two or more buttons at the same time, unless you
are specifically instructed to do so in this owner's guide.
• Don't allow the remote control to get wet or become heated.
• Avoid dropping the remote control on a haJ._dsurface.
• When cleaning the remote control, don't use any harsh
chemicals. Use a soft, slightly moistened c]oth only.
general instructions
When using the remote control to operate the 'IR_,VCR, or cable box,
follow these procedures:
O Be within 20 feet of the equipment.
Point the tip of the remote control toward the equipment.
Press the appropriate button or sequence of buttons.
Overview of the Remote Control 15
Remote control buttons and functions
This section provides you with an overview of the remote control's
buttons and the features they control.
This section does not provide detailed explanations for using the
remote's buttons. To determine which buttons are used with a
particular feature, refer to the instructions Forthat feat_.re.
The instructions for individual features are found in Chapter 3,
"Operating Your TV," and Chapter 4, "Using the Special Features."
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Remote control buttons and functions (cont.)
(L)select switch
Your remote control has four layers: the TV
layer, the VCR-A layer, the VCR-B layer,
and the CABLE layer. You can set up each
of 1;hese layers to operate a different piece
of equipment. Use this switch to select the
layer you want to set up or use.
@ power button (POWER)
Use to turn the TV on or off. When you
turn the TV on, the power indicator lights
in green. (The select switch must be set to
the TV layer.)
@ number buttons (0-9)
Use to select a channel number or to enter
a parental lock code.
(_) channel control (CHANNEL)
Press the top of the button to change to a
channel with a higher number; press the
bor,tom of the button to change to a channel
with a lower number.
@ volume control (VOLUME)
Press the top part of the button to turn up
the volume; press the bottom part of the
button to turn down the volume.
@ SuperQuickView TM button (SQV)
Press to view channels you have
programmed into SuperQuickView
memory.
(Z)(_uickView TM button (QV)
Press this button to instantly switch to the
channel that you designated as the Quick-
View channel. Press again to return to the
last channel viewed.
@ input button (INPUT)
Use to select the input source you wish to
watch:
• TV channels on Antenna A
• TV channels on Antenna B
• Other equipment connected to Input-l, 2,
or 3.
@ mute control (MUTE)
Use to turn the sound _ff completely or to
restore it to its original volume.
@ quick program button (QUICK PROG.)
Use this button to easily program your
Mitsubishi VCR. _%en you press this but-
ton, your TV s_itches to Input-l, your VCR
turns on, and the VCR's "Program to record"
menu appears. When you are finis]bed pro-
gramming your VCF;, press this button
again; your VCR turns off, and your TV re-
turns to its previous position.
If you press this button while the TV is
locked, or while using the television's; menus,
then the VCR turns on, but the TV does not
switch inputs.
Important:
You must connect a M:tsubishi VCR to your
TV witlh an AV Nel:work cable to use this
feature.
@ enter button (EM'E R)
Use this button after selecting a channel
number, and after highlighting an item
from the on-screen menu system.
@ light button
Use to light up the remote (for 3 seconds).
@ adjust buttons (A, _', _, • )
After selecting an aud:o or video function,
use these buttons to adjust it. Mso use
these to re-position the picture-in-picture
(PIP) image on the screen and to highlight
items in the menus.
@ information button (INFO)
Use to view an on-screen summary of the
current settings for the TV or cable func-
tions and the display related to Extended
Data Services (XDS). Also displays menu
help.
@ cancel button (CANCEL)
Use this button to can,:el a channel num-
ber, to ('.lear a channel programmed into
SuperQuickView memory, and to clear the
settings of some on-,_creen menus.
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Remote control buttons and functions (cont.)
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Remote control buttons and functions (cont.,)
(_)home button (HOME)
Press to return to regular TV viewing
from the on-screen menus, to turn off the
on-screen displays, and to cancel the closed
captioning.
(_)menu button (MENU)
Use this button to display the on-screen
menu system, which contains additional
instructions for special functions.
(_)sleep timer button (SLEEP)
Use to program the TV to turn off auto-
matically at a later time.
(_)AV memory button (AV MEMORY)
U,_e to select your desired AV memory.
(_audio and video controls
Use these buttons to select the audio and
video settings you want to adjust.
Repeatedly press the AUDIO button or
VIDEO button to select one of the
settings listed below.
• audio function button (AUDIO)
- woofer (CS-35707, CS-40707 only)
- bass
- treble
- balance
- surround off/hall/simulate
stereo/SAP
speakers internal/external
accessory out PIP/SAP/Main
• video function button (VIDEO)
tint
color
contrast
brightness
sharpness
noise reduce on/off
- color temperature high/middle/low,
6500K
- color bias accurate/average/skin tone
- active edge definition on/off
(_)picture-in-picture controls
Use to control the special picture-in-picture
(PIP) function. (See "Using the Picture-in-
Picture (PIP) Modes" in Chapter 4.1)
• PIP button (PIP) -.-Press to turn on
the reduced PIP image, to change its
size, or to cancel it. Mso use (press and
hold) to enter the "F'IP Input Adjust"
mode. The button is also used with the
Active AV Network feature (See "Using
the Active AV Nel;work Feature" in
Chapter 4.)
• input button (INT'UT) -- When in the
"PIP Input Adjust;" mode, press repeat-
edly to switch the source of the reduced
PIP image between the TV and the
external inputs.
• PIP channel button (PIP CH) - Press
to change the channel of the reduced PIP
image.
• pause button (PAUSE) - Press to
freeze the reduced PIP image, and to
return to a "live" image.
• exchange button [EXCHANGE) --
Press to exchange tlae pictures of the PIP
image and the mairL image.
• adjust buttons (A, Y,4, • ) -- Press to
move the PIP image on-screen.
VCR and audio product buttons
Use these buttons to control VCRs: cassette
decks, CD players, etc:. These are l_re-
programmed to ope_m_;e select Mitsubishi
components. The PLAY button is also used
with the Active AV Network (See "Using
the Active AV Network Feature" in Chap-
ter 4.)
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_ CHAPTER TWO
Connecting Your TV
This chapter offers step-by-step instructions for _onnecting your TV
to most cable systems, VCR's, and other equipment. It contains the
following sections:
Overview of the Back Panel
Basic Connections
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Overview of the Back Panel
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antenna terminals (ANT-A, CABLE LOOP OUT, ANT-B)
Use ANT-A and ANT-B terminals to re,=eJve a signal from VHF/
UHF antennas or your cable system. U:_e the CABLE LOOP
OUT TERMINAL to send the signal being received by the ANT-
A terminal out to another component %uch as a VCR).
_} S-VIDEO input terminals
Use to connect an S-video ,:able from a VCR, laserdisc player,
or camcorder.
If you connect an S-video cable to INPUT-1 o1:INPUT-2, the corre-
sponding video input will be disabled.
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video input terminals
Use this yellow terminal to receive the video signal from a
standard VCR or another component.
audio input terminals
Use these red and white terminals to r,_ceive the audio signal
from a VCR or other equipmeni.
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Overview of the back panel (cont.)
Warning:
(_) video tuner output terminal
Use this yellow terminal to transmit the TV tuner's video
signal to a Home Theater receiver.
_) audio tuner output terminals
Use these red and white terminals to transmit the TV tuner's
audio signal to a Home Theater receiver.
(_) S-video monitor output terminal
Use to transmit an S-video signal from the TV to a VCR, Video
Copy Processor, etc.
(_) video monitor output terminal
Use this yellow terminal to transmit the sLandard video from
the TV to a VCR, Video Copy Processor, etc.
_) audio monitor output terminals
Use these red and white terminals to transmit the TWs audio
signal to an audio amplifier.
_) audio ACCY output terminals
Use to connect the accessory equipment.
(_) Active A/V Network terminal
Use to connect Mitsubishi products thai; have A/V network
terminals.
(_) external speaker terminals
Use to connect external speakers. Only use speakers with a
nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
Never connect equipment other than speakers to the external
speaker terminals. Don't connect speakers that are already hooked
up to an amplifier.
Overview of the Back Panel 23
Basic Connections
This section explains the basic connections you need to make
between your TV, antennas, VCR, and other equipment. Different
connections are shown depending on whether you have a cable box
and the type of antenna you are using. Choose the type of connec-
tion for the equipment you have.
This section explains:
• TV + external speakers,
• 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 + home theater receiver (AN receiver),
• TV + stereo audio system, and
• TV + Mitsubishi products that have A/V Network
terminals.
I_Warning:
You should unplug your TV and arty other components before
connecting them.
Depending on your system, you may have to make connections
described in more than one of the sections above.
To complete the appropriate connections for your system, you may
also need to purchase additional accessories, such as cables, adap-
tors, or splitters. These accessories are sold by electronic,_ stores,
your Mitsubishi dealer, and many places that sell A/V equipment.
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24 Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV
TV + external speakers
equipment you will need
To complete this hook-up, you will
need:
• one set of speaker lead wires.
'l
,Warning:
Tab (Push Here)
TV Rear Terminals
procedure
O Unplug the TV.
O Connect the speaker wires to the external speakers.
O
Push down on the tab of the external speaker (EXT SP)
terminal on the back panel of the TV. Insert the appropriate
speaker lead into the terminal. Be sure that the + and - ]eads
from the speakers are connected to the matching + (red) and
- (black) external speaker terminals.
O To listen to external speakers, set the speaker mode to "Exter-
nal" using the on-screen audio functions. (See :'Adjusting the
sound" in Chapter 3.)
Never connect equipment other than speakers to the external
speaker terminals.
You should make this connection in addition to one of the other
connections in this chapter, not instead of other connections.
WRONG
TV Speaker Amplifier
RIGHT _" S_or
Amplifier Speaker
If you wish to connect the TV to an
amplifier, use the method shown in "TV +
audio system."
Basic Connections 25
TV + cable with a cable box
equipment you will need
Use this hook-up if you need a cable box to descramble some of your
cable signals. When you complete this hook-up, you may want to
set up your remote control to operate your cable box. (See "Using
the remote control to operate VCRs, cable boxes and other equip-
ment" in this chapter.)
To complete the hook-up, you will need:
two 75 ohm coaxial cables.
procedure
(Please see illustration on the following page.)
O Connect your cable system's incoming cable to the ANT-A
terminal on the back of the TV.
Connect the first coaxial cable to the CABLE LOOP OUT
terminal on the back of the TV; connect tile other end of this
cable to the IN terminal on the back of the cable box.
Connect the second coaxial cable to the OUT terminal on the
back of the cable box; connect the other end of this cable to the
ANT-B terminal on the back of the TV.
Basic Connections 27
TV + cable with a cable box (cont.)
_t _--Incoming Cable
Cab;e
O
Cable Box
_, Rear Terminals
OUT
TV Rear Terminals
_Iu'rK}N:C<3 NOT CrONNEC] THE
EXTERNAL SPEAKER TERMIt4ALS TO
SPEAKERS T_LaT HAVE /_'_ OTHER
PROOUCT CO_ECTEC TO THEM
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TV + separate UHF and VHF antennas
equipment you will need
If you have separate UHF and VHF antennas, you need to combine
the antennas to connect them to tlhe TV. To do this, you need a
UHF/VHF combiner. (There are different combiners for different
kinds of leads. Check with your local electronics store for the kind
of combiner you need.)
Pictured to the right is a standard
combiner.
To connect separate UHF and VHF
antennas to your television:
O Connect the UHF and VHF antenna leads to the appropriate
terminals on the UHF/VHF combiner.
O Press the combiner onto the ANT-A terminal on the television.
VHF Antenna
(Channels 2-13)
nil/
-- Flat Twin Lead
External
Antenna
or Cable
I 300 Ohm to
I 75 Ohm
I 10} Combiner
Back Side
UHF Antenna
(Channels 14-69)
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Flat Twin Lead-
TV Rear Terminals
_) CABLE
LOOP
OUT
) ANT-B
---- VHF/UHF
{75{_)
Basic Connections 29
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