Mitsubishi CS-40309, CS-36309, CS-32309, CK-36310 Owner’s Manual

,_ MITSUBISHI

Television

Owner's Guide

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

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 picture tube, causing permanent damage to the TV.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RM:N 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 GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE

POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.

_ MITSUBISHI OWNER'S

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 ........................................................... 14

Getting ready to use the remote control ........................................... 14

Remote control buttons and functions .............................................. 16

GUIDE

Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV ................................................................... 21

Overview of the Back Panel ................................................................... 221

Basic Connections ................................................................................. 24:

TV + antenna or cable without a cable box .................................... 25

TV + cable with a cable box ............................................................. 26

TV + separate UHF and VHF antennas ........................................ 27

TV + VCR + antenna or cable without a cable box ........................ 28

TV + VCR + cable with a cable box ................................................. 31

TV + audio system ............................................................................ 34

Chapter 3: Operating Your TV .................................................................... 35

Getting Started ...................................................................................... 3(i

Adjusting the color purity ................................................................. 37

Using the remote control to operate VCRs, cable boxes

and other equipment .................................................................... 39

Turning the TV on/off ........................................................................ 44

Selecting the input source ................................................................. 45

Changing channels ............................................................................ 46

Understanding the ViewPoint ®on-screen menus ........................... 50

Setting the clock ............................................................................... 51

Memorizing channels ........................................................................ 53

Adding and deleting channels ............................................................ 54

Selecting the menu type .................................................................... 55

Naming the input ................................................................................ 5'7

Naming the channels ........................................................................ 513

Using video mute ................................................................................ 59

Selecting the menu language ........................................................... 60

Table of Contents (cont.)

Getting Started (cont.)

Selecting the A/V Memory position ................................................. 61

Customizing the A/V Memory position ............................................. 63

Adjusting the video functions ....................................................... 64

Using the closed caption decoder ................................................. 66

Adjusting the sound ...................................................................... 68

Using the Advanced Features ............................................................... 71

Setting the timer ............................................................................... 72

Using the parental lock ..................................................................... 73

Using SuperQuickView TM ................................................................... 77

Chapter 4: Using the Special Features ..................................................... 79

Understanding the On-Screen Displays ................................................. 80

Using the Sleep-Timer ........................................................................... 81

Setting the Sleep-timer ..................................................................... 82

Changing or canceling the Sleep-timer .......................................... 83

Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes .......................................... 84

Activating the PIP image ................................................................. 85

Selecting the source of the PIP image .............................................. 86

Changing channels while using the PIP modes ............................. 87

Exchanging the picture of the PIP image

and the main image ..................................................................... 88

Moving the PIP image ....................................................................... 88

Freezing the PIP image .................................................................... 89

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 91

Caution and Care .................................................................................. 94

Cleaning ................................................................................................. !)4

Calling for Service .................................................................................. !)5

Appendix: Procedure for Bypassing the

Parental Lock .................................................................................................. 97

Index .................................................................................................................. 99

Warranty .......................................................................... Inside Back Cover

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

PLEASE READ AJ_L THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION SET AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER.

1. Read Instructions

Read all safety and operating instructions before

operating the appliance.

2. Retain Instructions

Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the

operating instructions.

4. 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.

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 wa_er 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,_ausing 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 manufacture:c, or sold with the TV receiver. Any

mounting of the appliance should follow the manu- facturer's instruc, tions, and should use a mounting

accessory recomraended 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 and to ensure reliable operation of the TV receiver and to protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings or allow them to be blocked by placing the TV receiver on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Nor should it be placed over a radiator or heat register. If the TV receiw_r is to be

placed in a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that the manufacturer's instructions haw_ 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 home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.

11. Grounding or Polarization

This TV receiver is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug hinting 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 fifil 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 cords .at plugs, conw_- nience recepl;acles, 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 discormect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the

TV receiver due to lightning .anc power-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 Jt 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 col_ductors, 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 receiw_r yourself as opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage or other' hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified ,_ervice personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this TV receiver from the wall outlet

and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following 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.

or water.

(d) If the TV receiver doe.'; not operate normally

by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered

by the operating instr_tctmns 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 nomnal operation.

(e) If the TV receiver has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

(f) When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct

change in performance -- 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 manu3!acturer or :haw._the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

electric shock or other hazards.

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ELECTRODE SYSTEM

21. Safety Check Upon completion of any semice or repairs to this

TV receiver, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the TV

receiver is in safe operating condition.

t,Warning::

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, causing permanent damage to the TV.

PREFACE

Welcome to Mitsubishi

Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsu.bishi TV. Your TV is designed for superb viewing pleasure as well as continued reliability.

To familiarize you with your TV and owner's guide, we suggest that you read through the preface, which provides the :following impor-

tant information:

t Summary of Special Features

t Unpacking Your TV

t What's in Each Chapter t Some Conventions Used in this Guide

Mitsubishi has strived to create your TV so that iTf_will bring you years of viewing enjoyment. Similarly, your owne:c'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!

Summary of Special Features

Your top rated Mitsubishi TV delivers these special features::

• 181-Channel Capacity --- programs up to 18] channels (either

68 antenna channels or 125 cable 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.

Remote Control with TV/VCR/DVD/AUDIO Control--- uses a single remote control transmitter to operate the TV,

selected Mitsubishi VCRs, DVD player and audio componem_s, as well as certain VCRs, cable boxes, and satellite receivers from other manufacturers.

° Digital Dynamic Comb Filter -- creates a smooth, continuous

picture texture by comparing the individual scanning lines _th those directly above and below.

• On-Screen Displays --- appear whenever you adjust your 'IV,

showing you the status of its. various functiom_.

• ViewPoint ®On-Screen Operating System --- simplifies the

TV's features with easy-to-follow instructiens.

• Closed Caption Decoder .... decodes hidden text information

included with TV programs and displays the text on-screen.

Extended Data Services --- (also known as "XDS,') allows broadcasters to supply you with channel i_d_ormation, program information, and the time of day. You can display this ilaforma-

tion on-screen.

• Picture-in-Picture Mode --- allows you to view two different

hve pictures at the same time.

Each of these features will be explained in more 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

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

A few suggestions

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

O Complete the registration card. The registration card asks for

the TV's serial number, which you will find on the back of the

unit.

O Keep the box and packing materials for future use.

File your sales receipt.

O Place the TV on a stable surface with sufficienl_ 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 to the 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 TV.

Chapter 4, "Using the Special Features," explains how to use the special features of the TV.

Chapter 5, '_rroubleshooting," 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.

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 and infocmation that is boxed and labeled Warning. The owner's guide uses these terms sparingly, and you should carefully read all information

highlighted in this manner.

[main topic or task I I tist of related topics or tasks I

Irelated topics or tasks ]

DImportant:

This cue indicates information critical to the operation of your

new WV.

I Io,e,oto.

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-step instructions on how to accomplish a

particular task are signaled by white numbers on a black

background.

CHAPTER ONE

Getting to t aow Your TV

Now that you have unpacked your TV, read through the safety information, and glanced at the overview explaining iaow this owner's guide is organized, it's time to become familiar with the buttons and controls you will be using when you operate the TV. This chapter will introduce the range of options available when using the buttons on the remote control or on the 'lW's front panel. 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 specialized functic.ns require the use of one or the other. This chapter, which will familiarize you with the full range of button functions, contains the following sections:

Overview of the Front Panel

Overview of the Remote Control

Overview of the Front Panel

CS-32309

CS-36309, CS-40309

CK-32310

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power/program timer indicator This indicator lights up in green when you tur:a the TV on; it blinks in green when the timer is set and the T_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.

A!V reset button (_ RESET) Press to reset, all audio and video functions to their normal

level or setting except for volume, the "Listen to:" function (Stereo/SAP/Mono), speaker (off/on), and closed captioning.

volume controls (VOL, VOLUME) Press the • button to turn up the volume and the • button to

turn down the volume.

channel controls (CH, CHANNEL) Use the • button to switch to a channel wi.th a higher number

and the • button to switch to a channel with a lower number.

input button (INPUT)

Use to select the input source you wish to watch:

• TV channels

• The sources connected to Input 1 and Input 2

A/V memory button Press repeatedly to switch the A/V memory positions of Stan-

dard, Music, Movie or News. (Models CS-32309, CK-3231() only)

degauss button (DEGAUSS)

Use this button to correct color impurity. (Models CS-36309, CS-40309, and CK-36310 only)

color purity adjustment switches

Set these switches according to the placeraent and position of

your TV. See "Adjusting the color purity" in Chapter 3.

(Front panel of model CK-36310 only. Also, found on rear

panel of models CS-36309 and CS-40309. Not available on models CS-32309 and CK-32310.)

Overview of the Front Panel 13

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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 the tab

in the direction of the arrow and lifting off the cover.

O Load the batteries as indicated in the illustration, malting ,sure

that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to - ).

O Replace the back cover of the remote control.

For best results, use Duracell* AAA (MN2400) batteries.

*Duracell is a registered trademark of DuraceH, Inc.

14 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your TV

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batteries

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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, 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 hard sucface.

• When cleaning the remote control, don't use any harsh chemicals. Use only a soft, slightly moistened cloth.

general instructions

When using the remote control to operate the '_7, 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 tile equipment.

Press the appropriate button or sequence of buttons.

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.

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 that they control.

This section does not provide detailed explanations on the use of these buttons. To determine which buttons are used with a

particular feature, refer to the instructions fi)r that feature.

The instructions for individual features are tbund in Chapter 3. "Operating Your TV," and Chapter 4, "Using tile Special Features."

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(!)selectswitch

Yourremotecontrolhasfourcontrollayers:

theTVlayer,theVCRlayer,theDVD layer,andtheAUDIOlayer.Youcanset upeachoftheselayerstooperateadiffer- entpieceofequipment.Usethisswitchto selectthelayeryouwanttosetuporuse.

@powerbutton (POWER)

Use to turn the TV on or off. When you turn the TV on, the power indicator on the

front panel of the TV will light 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 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.

(_)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.

(6) SuperQuickView TM button (SQV)

Press to view channels you have programmed into SuperQuickView

memory.

(7) QuickView TM button (QV)

Use this button to recall the last channel

viewed or to recall a memorized channel.

(See "Changing channels" in Chapter 3.)

(_)input button (INPUT)

Use to select the input source you wish to watch:

• TV channels

• The sources connected to Input 1 and Input 2

(_) mute control (MUTE)

Use to turn the sound off completely and to restore it to its original volume.

(_)enter button (ENTER,)

Use this button after selecting a channel number, after selecting an item from the on-screen menu system, or with the

picture-in-picture mode.

(_)adjust buttons (A, V, ,, • )

After selecting an audio o1' video function, use these buttons to adjust it. Also use these with the picture-in-picture mode and

to select items in the menus.

(_ information button (INFO)

Use to view an on-screen _ummary of the

current settings for the TV or cable func- tions and the display rela':ed to Extended

Data Services (XDS)

cancel button (CANCEL)

This button is used to cancel a channel

number, to clear a channel programmed into SuperQuickView memory, and to clear the settings of some on-screen menus.

@home button (HOME)

Press to return to regular TV viewing from the on-screen meau:_, to turn off t!he

on-screen displays, and to cancel the closed captioning.

@ sleep timer button (SLEEP)

Use to program the TV to turn off auto- matically at a later time.

@ menu button (MENU)

Use this button to display the on-screen menu system, which contains additional

instructions for special functions.

Overview of the Remote Control 17

Remote control buttons and functions (cont.)

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Remote control buttons and functions (cont.)

(_) audio and video controls

Use these buttons to select the audio and video functions you want to adjust.

Repeatedly press the AUDIO button or VIDEO button to select one of the

functions listed below.

• audio function button (AUDIO)

- stereo/SAP/mono

- bass

- treble

- balance

- surround off/on

- speaker off/on

• video function button (VIDEO)

- tint

- color

- contrast

- brightness

- sharpness

- notch filter off/on

- color temperature low/middle/high

- skin-tone off/on

- closed captions and text

• pause button (PAUSE) -- Press to

freeze the PIP image, and to return to a

"live" image.

° exchange button (EXCH) -- Press to

exchange the pictures of the PIP image and the main image.

• adjust buttons (A, Y, ', • ) -- Pres_ to

move the PIP image on.screen.

(_audio and VCR buttons

Use these buttons to control VCRs, cassette decks, DVD players, CD players, etc.

These are pre-programmed to operate select Mitsubishi components.

(_ 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.)

• PIP button (PIP) -- Press to turn on the PIP image, to change its size, or to

cancel it. VCR channel button (VCR CH) -- If

you use a VCR as the source for the PIP image, use this button to change the channel of the PIP image. This button will change channels on your

VCR when the VCR is turned on even if you are not using PIP.

• PIP input button (PIP INPUT) --

Press repeatedly to switch the source of the PIP image between the TV and the

external inputs.

Overview of the Remote Control 19

CHAPTER TWO

Connecting Your TV

This chapter offers step-by-step instructions ibr completing the most common hook-ups. It contains the following sections:

Overview of the Back Panel

Basic Connections

Overview of the Back Panel

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(j_)antenna terminal (VHF/UHF)

Use to connect a VHF/UHF antenna.

S-VIDEO input terminal

Use to connect the video of a Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR or other S-video component to the TV.

[_Important:

If you connect S-video equipment, Input-1 will automatically be

the input for viewing your S-video product, and you cannot use the Video input 1 terminal ((_) below).

video input terminals

Use to connect the video output i_om a standard VCR or another component to the TV.

audio input terminals

Use to connect the audio output from a VCR orother equipment.

audio output terminals Use to connect the audio of the TV to an audio system.

color purity adjustment switches (CS-36309 and CS-40309 only)

Set these switches according to the placement and position of

your TV. See "Adjusting the color purity" in Chapter 3.

Basic Connections

This section describes the equipment and procedures 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:

_Warning:

You must connect a VCR to your TV to see two separate pictures

when using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature.

You should unplug your TV and any other components before

connecting them.

24 Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV

TV+antenna or cable without a cable box

equipment you will need

If you have a standard 75-ohm coaxial cable, you _11 not need additional equipment. If your antenna has two leads (called flat twin leads), you'll need:

one 75-300 ohm transformer

75 Ohm

300 Ohm Flal Twin Lead --(

}_ Coaxial Cable

TV rear terminals

VI_F,_IHF ''_ JT INPUT 1

O O

Optional 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm

connecting a cable

O Push or screw the end of the cable onto the a_tenna terminal on

the television.

connecting an antenna with fiat twin leads

O Use a screwdriver to connect the leads to the transformer.

O Push or screw the transformer onto the antenna terminal on the

television.

Matching Transformer

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 cable sig-

nals. After you complete this hook-up, you should set up your

remote control to operate your cable box. "Using the remote

control" in Chapter 3.)

To complete the hook-up, you will need:

• one coaxial cable

Procedure

O Connect the incoming cable to the IN terminal on the cable

box.

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O Connect a coaxial cable to the OUT terminal on the cable box;

connect the other end of this cable to the antenna termirml on the back of the TV.

Incoming Cable

Cable Box

Rear Terminals

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TV Rear Terminals

75 Ohm

Coaxial Cable

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TV+ separate UHF and VHF antennas

equipment you will need

If UHF 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 TV. To do this you will need a UHFi 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 below is a standard combiner.

To connect separate UHF and VHF antennas to your television:

O Connect the antenna leads to the UHF/VHF combiner.

O Press the combiner onto the antenna terminal on the television.

VHF Antenna

(Channels 2-13)

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-- 300 _ Flat Twin Lead

300 Ohm to ]_--'7_ F ,o_,,_'--_'_--_----_

75OhmCombiner II _' II I,_1 I _ ' ----] I

L=_ TV rear terminals

UHF Antenna

(Channels 14-69)

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300_ Flat -

Twin Lead

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TV+VCR+antenna or cable without a cable box

equipment 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 f_llowing equipment.

one length of coaxial cable

one set of RCA pin-type audio cables

one RCA pin type video cable

(if connecting a standard VCR)

one S-Video cable (if connecting a S-VHS VCR)

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