Mitsubishi Electronics VS-45502, VS-50501, VS-45501, VS-50502 User Manual

,_ MITSUBISHI

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Owner's

Guide

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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 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 accompany- ing the appliance.

,Warning: Don't leave stationary images, such as stock market reports, video I

games, station logos, or the TV's displays, on-screen for more than 10 | minutes Still patterns such as these can scar th(. picture tube: causino

permanent damage to the TV. "1

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, Y)O 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 GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE RUILDING, 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 control ......................................... 14

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

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

Overview of the Back Panel ................................................................... 22

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 ........................................... 28

TV + VCR + antenna or cable without a cable box ........................ 29

TV + VCR + cable with a cable box ................................................... 32

TV + stereo audio system ................................................................. 35

TV + Mitsubishi products that have A/V Network terminals ....... 36

Chapter 3: Operating Your TV ................................................................... 39

Getting Started ...................................................................................... 40

Using the remote control to operate VCRs, cable boxes

and other equipment ................................................................... 41

Turning the TV on/off ...................................................................... 46

Selecting the input source to watch your VCR or other

equipment ........................................................................................ 47

Changing channels .......................................................................... 48

Understanding the ViewPoint ®on-screen menus .......................... 52

Setting the clock .............................................................................. 53

Memorizing channels ...................................................................... 55

Adding and deleting channels ......................................................... 56

Setting the A/V Network .................................................................. 57

Adjusting the convergence ................................................................ 58

Selecting the menu type .................................................................. 59

Naming the input ............................................................................. 61

Naming the channels ........................................................................ 62

Using video mute ............................................................................... 63

Selecting the menu language .......................................................... 64

Table of Contents (cont.)

Getting Started (cont.)

Selecting the A/V memory position ................................................. 65

Customizing the A/V memory position .......................................... ._67

Adjusting the video settings ........................................................ 68,

Using the closed caption decoder ................................................ 70

Adjusting the sound .................................................................... 72,

Adjusting the audio functions .................................................... 74:

Using the Advanced Features .............................................................. 76

Setting the timer ............................................................................. 77

Using the parental lock ................................................................... 78

Using SuperQuickView TM ................................................................. 82',

Chapter 4: Using the Special Features .................................................... 85

Understanding the On-Screen Displays .............................................. 86

Using the Sleep Timer .......................................................................... 87

Setting the sleep timer .................................................................... 88

Changing or canceling the sleep timer ........................................... 89

Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes ........................................... 90

Activating the PIP image ................................................................ 91

Selecting the source of the PIP image ............................................ 92

Changing channels while using the PIP modes ............................. 93

Exchanging the picture of the PIP image

and the main image ..................................................................... 94

Moving the PIP image ...................................................................... 94

Freezing the PIP image .................................................................... 95

Using the active A/V Network Feature ........................................... 96

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 99

Caution and care ................................................................................. 103

Cleaning .............................................................................................. 103

Calling for Service .............................................................................. 104

Appendix: Procedure for Bypassing the

Parental Lock ............................................................................................. 105

Index .............................................................................................................. 107

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.

Read Instructions Read all safety and operating instructions before

operating the appliance.

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.

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.

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.

8o Accessories

Do not place this [W receiver on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV receiver may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a

cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the 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.

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.

9. 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 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 receiver should be operated only frc m the type of power source indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to )'our 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 iaaving 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 p]ug should still fail tc,

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, 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 fbr long periods of time, unplug it

from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the

TV receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.

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- c:harge 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 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' does not operate normally

by ibllowmg 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.

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

cabinet has been damaged.

(f) When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct

change in perfornmnce -- this ind!icates a need for service.

20. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure

the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the

same characterist{cs as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may resu:[t in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

LEAD IN WIRE

DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

NEC SECTION810-21)

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)

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

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

receiver is in safe operating condition.

I_Warning:

Do not leave stationary images, such as stock market reports, video games, station logos, or

the TWs displays, on-screen for more t;han 10 minutes. Still patterns such as these can scar the picture tube, causing permanent damage to

the TV.

A PREFACE

Welcome to Mitsubishi

Congratulations on your purchase of' this Mitsubishi TV. Your _V 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:

Summary of Special Features

* Unpacking Your TV

What's in Each Chapter Some Conventions Used in this Guide

Mitsubishi has designed your TV to bring you years of viewing enjoyment. Similarly, your owner's guide is designed to be user friendly, providing guidance to help you take advantage of all of

your equipment features.

Thank you for selecting our product and once again, welcome to Mitsubishi!

Summary of Special Features

Your top rated Mitsubishi TV delivers:

181-Channel Capacity --- programs up to 181 channels.

Illuminated Multibrand Remote Control with TV/VCRr DVD/AUDIO Control --- uses a single remote control transmit-

ter to operate the TV, selected Mitsubishi VCRs, DVD player and audio components, as well as certain VCRs and cable boxes

from other manufacturers.

ViewPoint ® On-Screen Operating System --- simplifies the TV's features with easy-to-follow instructions.

Front Reflective Surface Mirror --- provides sharper and brighter pictures by reflecting all light from the front surface.

Digital Dynamic Comb Filter .... creates a smooth, continu-

ous picture texture, by comparing the individual scanning lines with those directly above and below.

Color Temperature Control --- Provides 3 choices, inclading

a precise 6500°K setting.

Intelligent Room Illumination Sensor (IRIS) ---automati- cally adjusts the brightness and contrast for an optimum picture at all times.

5-Point Digital Convergence --- allows you to finely adjust the convergence at 5 positions.

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 information, program information, and the time of day. "

2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture Mode --- allows you to view two

different broadcasts at the same time without using a VCR tuner.

Expanded Sound Capability --- allows you to connect

the TV to an external audio system for enhanced listening pleasure. Also, includes Level. Sound to equalize volume level of programs and channels.

Active A/V Network --- allows you to perform many of the

commonly used features of your TV and selected Mitsubishi

VCRs by pressing a single button.

6 Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi

€ Unpacking Your TV

What you will find

As you unpack your new TV, please c,heck to be sure 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 control

• an Active A/V Network cable

A few suggestions

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

0 Complete the registration card. The registration card ask_ for'

the serial number of the TV. You will find _h!_son the back of the unit.

O Keep the box and packing materials for future use.

File your sales receipt in a safe place. (It may be required for warranty service.)

Place the TV on a stable surface with sufficient lighting to do the hook-up.

Unpacking Your TV

t 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 buttons and controls of your TV 4

Chapter 2, Connecting Your TV

Provides directions for connecting a VCR, antenna, cable box and other equipment to your TV

Chapter 3, Operating Your TV

Step-by-step instructions for using your TV

Chapter 4, Using the Special Features Guidance for enjoying the unique functions of your Mitsubi_shi TV

Chapter 5, Troubleshooting

Summary of problems you might encounter and suggestions for resolving them

The appendix explains the procedure for bypassing the parental lock.

You will also find a detailed index at the back of the book.

Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi

t 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 pay particular attention to topics bulleted by a red

arrow and either an Important or a Warning label. These terms are used sparingly in the owner's guide. They are intended to

highlight information which should be carefully read.

I main topic or task I I list of related topics or tasks I

related topics or tasks J

.................L+

i _ / r_'_'n+J+ oo

....

DImportant: ] li_Warning

This cue indicates :information

critical to the operation of your

new TV.

This cue alerts you to information describing

dangerous situations that could damage your equipment or cause electrical shock.

Some Conventions Used in this Guide 9

IO, 0, etc.

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 Know Your TV

Now that you have unpacked your TV, read through the safety information and glanced at the overview of how th!is owner's guide is organized, it's time to become familiar with the buttons and controls you will be using when you operate the 'I_7. This chapter

will introduce the range of options available when using the buL- tons on the remote control or on the TY's control panel. It also

offers some general guidelines for using the remote control.

Most functions can be controlled by using either the control panel

or the remote control, but certain specialized func_ions require the

use of one or the other. This chapter, which will familiarize you with the full range of button functions, contains the tbllowing

sections:

t Overview of the Control Panel

t Overview of the Remote Control

Overview of the Control Panel

intelligent room illumination sensor (IRIS)

This is the sensor which regulates the automatic cont:cast and

brightness adjustment for the IRIS feature. Instructions, for user access and use of IRIS are detailed !LnChapter 3, Custom-

izing the A/V memory.

program timer indicator (PROGtL_¢I TIMER) This indicator lights up in green when you turn the TV on. It

blinks in green when the on timer is set and the TV's power is

off.

(_) power button (POWER)

Use to turn the TV on or off.

volume controls (VOLUME • V) Press the • button to increase the volume and the V button to

decrease the volume.

® channel controls (CHANNEL • •)

Use the • button to switch to a channel with a higl:Ler number

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

Also use this button to adjus_ the alignment in the "Conver-

gence" menu.

(_ reset/cancel button (RESET/CANCEL)

Can be used as CANCEL when using an on-screen menu and as AV RESET in normal TV viewing.

(CANCEL) This button is used to clear the settings of some on-

screen menus.

(AV RESET) Press to reset all audio and video functions to

their original factory adjustments or setting except for volume, the "Listen to" function (Stereo/SAP/Mono), speaker (off/on), monitor out (variable/fixed), back ground (black/_ray) and

closed captioning.

12 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your TV

Overview of the Control Panel (cont.)

(Z) menu button (MENU)

Use this button to display the on-screen menu system, which contains additional instructions for special fuactions.

(_) enter button (ENTER)

Use this button after selecting an item from the on-screen menu system. It is also used with the PIP button.

input button (INPUT)

Use to select the input source :you wish to view:

• TV channels on Antenna A (Ant-A) or Antenna B (Ant-B) and/or

• other equipment connected to Input 1, 2 or 3.

S-video input terminal Use to connect the S-video output of a camcorder or other component to the TV. If you connect an S-video cable to this terminal, the adjacent video input terminM cannot be used.

video input terminal

Use to connect the video output from a standard camcorder or other component to the TV.

audio input terminals Use to connect the audio output from a camcorder or other component.

Overview of the Control Panel 13

Overview of the Remote Control

Getting ready to use the remote control

installing the batteries

0 Take the 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 lifting off' the cover.

14 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your TV

size AAA

battBries

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, 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 surface.

• 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 TV, VCR, DVD, or' AUDIO equipment, follow these procedures:

O Be within 20 feet of the equipment.

O Point the tip of the remote control toward the 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.

• Load the batteries as indicated in the illustration, making sure that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to- ).

• Replace the back cover of the remote control.

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

•Duracell is a registered trademark ofDurace]l, Inc,

Overview of the Remote Control 15

Remote Control Buttons and Functions

This section provides you with an overview of the remote contrors 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 for that feature.

The instructions for individual features are found in Chapter 3,

Operating Your TV and Chapter 4, Using the Special Features.

16 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your TV

Remote control buttons and functions (cont.)

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Overview of the Remote Control 17

Remote control buttons and functions (cont.)

@ select switch

Your remote control has four layers: the TV layer, the VCR-A layer, the DVD

layer, and the AUDIO 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.

@ power button (POWER)

Press this switch to turn the TV on or off.

3(_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.

(_) SuperQuickView TM button (SQV)

Press to view channels you have programmed into SuperQuickView TM

memory.

@volume control (VOLUME)

Press the top part of the button to in- crease the volume. Press the bottom part of the button to decrease the volume.

(7)input button (INPUT)

Use to select the input source you wish to watch:

• TV channels on Antenna A or Antenna B

• Other equipment connected to Input 1,

2, or ;3.

@QuickView'" button (QV)

Press this button to instantly switch to the channel that you designated as the

Quick View TM channel. Press again to return to the last channel viewed.

@QuickProgram (QUICK PROG.)

Use this button to directly display the VCR menu for recording or to return to

your TV from QUICK PROG. recording. You must be in the VCR layer.

E>Important:

You must connect a Mitsubishi VCR to

your TV with an AV Network cable to use this feature and both your TV and VCR must be set to the actiw_ system

one setting.

@)mute control (]YKITE)

Use to turn the ,_ound off completely or to restore it to its original volume.

@ enter/exchange button (ENTER/

EXCH) Use this button after selecting a channel number, after sdecting an item from the

on-screen menu system, or with the picture-in-picture mode.

(_)information button (INFO)

Use to view all on-screen summary of the current settings for the TV or

AUDIO functions and the display related to Extended Data Services

(XDS). .,

_)light button

Use to light up the remote (for 3 sec- onds).

@adjust buttons (J, • • b)

After selecting an audio or video func- tion, use these buttons to adjust the

sound or picture,. Also use these with the picture-in-picture mode and to select

items :in the menus.

(_cancel button (CANCEL)

This button is used to cancel a channel number, to clear a channel programmed into SuperQuickView" memory, and to

clear the settin_:s of some on-screen

menus.

18 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your TV

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.

(j_ 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. The button is also used with the Active A/V Network feature (See

Using the Active A/V Network Fea- ture in Chapter 4.)

• PIP channel button (PIP CH) --

Press to change the channel of the PIP image

(_ audio and video controls

Use the AUDIO button or VIDEO button to select one of the settings listed below.

• audio function button (AUDIO)

- stereo/SAP/mono

- bass

- treble

- balance

- surround off/simulate_all

- speaker off/on

- monitor out variable/fixed

- level sound off/on

• video function button (VIDEO)

- tint

color

- contrast

- brightness sharpness

color temperature low/middle/high

- background black/gray light sensor off/on

• audio video memory (_ffV

MEMORY)

Use this button for immediate access to

A/V memory controls.

• PIP input button (PIP INPUT) --

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

• pause button (PAUSE) -- Press to freeze the reduced 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 • • • ) --

Press to move the PIP image on- screen.

2_VCR and audio product function

buttons

Use these buttons to contco:[ VCRs, cas- sette decks, CD players, etc. These are pre-programmed to operate selected Mitsubishi components. The PLAY button

is also used with the Active A/V Network. (See Using the Active A!V Network

Feature in Chapter 4.)

_sleep timer button (SLEEP)

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

_ CHAPTER TWO

Connecting Your TV

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

0 Overview of the Back Panel

0 Basic Connections

Overview of the Back Panel

CA! _LE

ANT-A LOOP-OUT ANT-B

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ACTIVE AN

NETWORK

(!) antenna terminals (ANT-A, CABLE', LOOP OUT, ._-T-B)

Use ANT-A and ANT-B terminals to receive a signal f?om VHF/ UHF antennas or your cable system. Use the CABLE LOOP OUT Terminal to send the signal being received by the ANT-A terminal out to another component (such as a VCR).

(_) S-VIDEO input terminal _.

Use these terminals to connect an S-video signal from a Super

VHS (S-VHS) VCR or disc player to the TV.

INPUT-1

INPUT-2

OUTPUT

MONITOR, q'UNEIR

S-VIDEO

VIDE_O

_>Important:

22 Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV

If you connect to the S-Video jack, you canr_ot use the regular video

jack for the same input.

(_) video input terminals

Use these terminals to connect the video output from a VC,R or

other component to the TV.

Overview of the back panel (cont.)

audio input terminals

Use these terminals to connect the audio output from a VCR or other component to the TV,

active A]V Network terminal

Use this terminal to connect a Mitsubishi VCR that has an active A/V network terminal.

video monitor/tuner output terminal Use this terminal to send the TV's video signal to an A/V receiver or other equipment.

audio monitor/tuner output terminals Use these terminals to send the TV's audio signal to an A/V receiver, audio system, or other component.

Overview of the Back Panel 23

€ Basic Connections

This section explains the basic connections you will need to make between your TV, antennae and VCR. You will see there are

different connections shown depending on the type of antenna you are using and whether or not you have a cable box. Choose the

type of connection for the type of equipment you have.

If you are haxdng difficulty making the connections to your TV, you may want to contact your Mitsubishi dealer or your local[ cable company.

This section explains the following connections:

• 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

• TV + Mitsubishi products that have AN Network temi-

nals

"Warning: IYou 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 will not need additional equipment. If your antenna has two 1,_ads (called twin lead or 300 ohm antenna lead), you will need to acquire:

• One 300-75 ohm matching transformer

300 ohm - in

connecting a cable

)'5 ohm - out.

Push or screw the end of the cable onto the ANT-A terminal on the TV.

75 Ohm

Cable

_ 300 Ohm

TV Rear Terminals

A_°r.A LOOP-OOT ,_-r-3

- (@

300Ohm to 75 Ohm

MatchingTransformer

connecting an antenna with twin leads

O Use a screwdriver to connect the 300 ohm twin leads to the

transformer.

O Push the 75 ohm side transformer onto the ,_qT-A terminal on

the TV.

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TV + cable with a cable box

equipment you will need

Use this hook-up if you do not need a cable box to descramble basic cable channels, but you do need a cable box tc descramble premium

cable channels. This hook-up will allow you to use your TV's

r _,

advanced channel changing features, such as SuperQuickView TM ,

while watching basic cable chani_els on Antenna-A.

To complete the hook-up, you'll need:

• two lengths of 75 ohm coaxial cable

procedure

I[]1 Connect the cable system's incoming cable to the Ant-A termi-

nal on the back of the TV.

Connect a coaxial cable between the CABLE LOOP-OUT terminal on the back of the TV and the IN terminal on the back

of the cable box.

Connect the second coaxial cable between the OUT terminal of

the cable box and the Ant-B terminal on the back of the set.

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TV + cable with a cable box (cont.)

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Cable Box

Rear Terminals

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TV + separate UHF and VHF antennas

equipment you will need

If UHF and VIIF signals are brought into your home with two separate antennae, you'll need to combine them in order to connect

them to the TV. To do this you will need a UHF/VHF combiner.

(There are different combiners for different kinds of wires. Che_k

with your local electronics store for the kind of combiner you. need.)

Pictured to the right is a standard combiner.

300 OHM In

(2 each, 300 ohm inputs;

1 each, 75 ohm output)

75 OHM Out

To connect separate UHF and VHF antennae to your TV:

O Connect the UHF and VHF antenna leads to the appropriate

terminals on the UHF/VHF combiner. Press the combiner onto the ANT-A terminal on the rear of the

TV.

VHF Antenna UHF Antenna

(Channels 2-13) (Channels 14-69)

-- Flat Twin Lead

External

Antenna or Cable

_ 300 Ohm to

Back Side

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TV Rear Terminals

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