Mitsubishi VS-70601, VS-60601, VS-55601 Owner’s Manual

MITSUBISHI

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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 ............................... 19

Overview of Back Panel ............................................................ 20

Basic Connections .................................................................... 22

TV + antenna or cable without a cable box .................. 23

TV + cable with a cable box ............................................ 24

TV + separate UHF and VHF antennas ....................... 26

TV + VCR + antenna or cable without a cable box ...... 27

TV + VCR + cable with a cable box ............................... 30

TV + stereo audio system ............................................... 36

TV + Mitsubishi products that have A/V Network

Terminals ...................................................................... 37

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 .................................................... 47

Selecting the input source to watch your VCR

or other equipment ........................................................ 48

Changing channels ......................................................... 49

Understanding the ViewPoint ® on-screen menus ........ 53

Setting the clock .............................................................. 54

Memorizing channels ..................................................... 57

Adding and deleting channels ....................................... 58

Setting the A/V Network ............................................... 59

Adjusting the convergence ............................................. 60

Selecting the menu type ................................................. 61

Chapter 3: Operating Your TV (cont.)

Naming the input ........................................................... 63

Naming the channels ..................................................... 64

Using video mute ........................................................... 66

Selecting the menu language ......................................... 67

Selecting the A/V memory categories ............................ 68

Customizing the A/V memory settings .......................... 70

Using the Advanced Features ................................................. 79

Setting the timer ............................................................ 80

Using the parental lock .................................................. 81

Using SuperQuickView TM ............................................... 85

Chapter 4: Using the Special Features ................... 87

Understanding the On-Screen Displays ................................. 88

Using the Sleep Timer .............................................................. 89

changing or cancelling the sleep timer ......................... 90

Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes .............................. 91

activating the PIP image ............................................... 92

selecting the source of the PIP image ........................... 93

changing channels while using the PIP modes ............ 94

exchanging the picture of' the PIP image and

the main image .......................................................... 95

freezing the PIP image ................................................... 96

Using the Active A/V Network Feature .................................. 97

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

caution and care ............................................................ 103

cleaning ......................................................................... 103

calling for service .......................................................... 104

Appendix: Procedure for Bypassing the Parental

Lock ............................................................................... 105

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

IM:PORTANT SAFEGUARDS

PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION SET AND RE'rAIN 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

tktture reference.

3. l?Ieed Warnings

Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the

operating instructions.

4. ]_ollow Instructions

:?ollow all operating and use instructions.

P, '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.

7° Water and Moisture

Do not use this TV receiver where contact with or immersion in water is possible. Do not use near bath

tubs, wash bowls, kitchen sinks, laundry tubs,

swimming pools, etc.

8° Accessories

Do not place this TV receiver on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV receiver may

fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a

cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by 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 proLect it from overheating. Do not block these cpenings 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 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 pclarized

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. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed .,_othat

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 for long periods of time, unplug it

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

the TV receiver due to lightning and power-line surges.

Important Safeguards (cont.)

14. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of' overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing

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

15. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords

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

16. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this TV

receiver through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that

could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill

liquid of any kind on the TV receiver.

17. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected

to the TV receiver, be sure the antenna or cable

system is grounded so as to provide some protec- tion against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/

NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with

respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead in

wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-

charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

18. Servicing Do not attempt to service this :[_ receiver yourself as opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous volta_:e 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 co:cd 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 following the operating :instructions,

adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructioas as an improper adjustment of other controlLs 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 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 manufacturer or have the

same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions n:ay result in fire, electric shock or other hazard_.

"__ANTENNA

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]'-)_ y DISCHARGE UNIT

,//_ LEAD IN WIRE

)_ CONDUCTORS

""'_POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

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

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

21. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV receiver, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the 'VV receiver is in safe operating condition.

_Warning:

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

the TV's displays, on-screen ibr more than 10

minutes. Still patterns such as these can scar the picture tube, causing per:manent damage to

the TV.

.P R E F A C E

Welcome to Mitsubishi

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

To familiarize you with your TV and owner's guide, we suggest that you read through the preface, which pro_rides 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 the following special features:

TV GUIDE Plus+ --- a subscription-free, interactive, on-screen program guide. It is integrated directly into the signal of the TV

channel and updated automatically several times a day. 181-Channel Capacity --- programs up to 181 channels (either

68 antenna channels or 125 cable channels). Illuminated Multibrand Remote Control with TV/VCR/

DVD/AUDIO Control --- uses a single remote control transmitter to operate the TV, selected Mitsubishi VCR:s, DVD player and

audio components, as well as certain VCRs, cable boxes, and satellite receivers from other manufacturers.

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

TV's features with easy-to-follow instructions. Digital Dynamic Comb Filter --- creates a smooth, continuous

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

Color Temperature Control --- Provides 3 choices, including a precise 6500°K setting for optimum color tones.

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

Intelligent Room Illumination Sensor (II._IS) TM ---automati- cally adjusts brightness and contrast for an optimum picture at

all times.

5-Point Digital Convergence --- allows you to finely adjust the color convergence at 5 different 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, prot_am

information, and the time of day. 2-Tuner Advanced Picture-in-Picture Mode --- allows you to

view two different broadcasts at the same tirae without using a VCR tuner.

Expanded Sound Capability --- allows you to connect the TV to an external audio system for enhanced listening plea- sure. Also, includes Level Sound to equalize differing program

and channe! volume levels.

_>Important:

_]} Place the TV on a stable surface with sufficient lighting to do

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

commonly used features of your TV and selected Mitsubishi VCRs by pressing a single button.

The entire range of these special features is integrated into your Mitsubishi TV and fully operational - whether or not you connect your IR emitter.

Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi

the hook-up.

Unpacking Your TV

What you will find

As you unpack your new TV, please check 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

• IR emitter for TV GUIDE Plus+ features

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 serial number of the TV. You will find this on t:he back of the unit.

O Keep the box and packing materials for future use.

O File your sales receipt in a safe place. It may be required for

warranty service.

O Place the TV on a stable surface with sufficient 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

Introduction to the locations and fi_nctions of the buttons and

controls of your TV

Chapter 2, Connecting Your TV

Instructions for connecting a VCR, antenna, cable box and other

equipment to your TV

Chapter 3, Operating Your TV

Guidance for using your Mitsubishi TV to achieve maximum

viewing satisfaction. Procedures that are unique to the operaLion

of TV Guide Plus+ are highlighted. See the TV GUIDE PIus4-

Operating Guide for instructions on using the TV GUIDE Plus+

feature.

Chapter 4, Using the Special Features

Operating instructions for using the advanced functions of your

Mitsubishi TV

Chapter 5, Troubleshooting

Summary of problems you might encounter and suggestions far resolving them

The appendix explains the procedure fer bypassing the parental

lock.

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

8 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.

If you will be activating TV GUIDE Plus+, take carefuL1 note of all information with the TV GUIDE Plus+ signal cues. These direc- tions are exclusively for your use. They should not be followed or

used if you will not be using this feature.

I main topic or task I Ilist of related topics or tasks ]

, Bui¢ Co_etlo__

related topic_ or tasks I

i_.t.,

..... %::._............... ]

l*War"in I le,e, etc. I I m o tant"

This cue alerts you to The step-by-step instructions This cue indicates informa- information describing on how to accomplish a tion critical to the operation

dangerous situations that particular task are signaled of your new TV. could damage your equipment by white numbers on a black oc cause electrical shock, background.

TV GUIDE Plus+ signal cue. Information is[

exclusively for TV GUIDE Plus+ users. |

Some Conventions Used in this Guide 9

_ 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 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. _.[_hischapter will introduce the range of options available when using the but- tons on the remote control or on the TY's control panel. It also offers some general guidelines for using the remote cc,ntrol.

Most functions can be controlled by using either the control panel or the remote control, but certain specialized functions :cequire the use of one or the other. This chapter, which will familiarize you with the full range of button functions, contains the fi_llowing

sections:

0 Overview of the Control Panel

0 Overview of the Remote Control

Overview of the Control Panel

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INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL MENU

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TIMER POWER

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VS-70601

POWER

FRONT IN (EXT-3)

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CHANNEL VOL POWER

MENU I!NTE_ •

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Overview of the Control Panel (cont.)

_) intelligent room illumination sensor

(IRIS) TM

This sensor :regulates the automatic con-

trast and brightness adjustment for the ]IRIS feature. See "Customizing the A/V memory settings" in Chapter 3.

(_ :power, or program timer indicator

(POWER) (PROGRAM TIMER)

this indicator lights up in green when you

turn the TV on. It blinks in green when the TV is off and the timer has been set.

(_ power button (POWER)

Use to turn the TV on or off.

(_)volume controls

(VOLUME or VOL • V) Press the (•) button to increase the vol-

ume. It is also used to make right adjust-

ments in some menus. The (V) button decreases the volume and is used for left

adjustments in some menus.

channel controls (CHANNEL or CH • V)

Use the (•) button to switch to a channel with a higher number and the (V) button to

switch to a channel with a lower number. This button will also adjust the alignment

in the "Convergence" menu and can be used to move up (•) or down (V) in the menu

mode.

_) cancel]reset button

(CANCEL/RESET or A/V RESET) Can be used as CANCEL when using an on-

screen menu and as AiV RESET in normal TV viewing.

(CANCEL,) This button is used to clear the settings of some on-screen menus. It can

also be used for Guide Plus+ installation as explained in TV Guide Plus+ Operating

Guide.

(RESET or A/V RESET) Prc_ss 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), mo:_itor out (variable/fixed), background (black/gray), IRIS, Instant Info, and closed captioning.

(_)menu button (MENU)

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

(_)enter button (ENTER)

Use this button after selecting an item from the on-screen menu system.

(_ input button (INPUT)

Use to select the input source you wish to

view:

• TV channels on Antenna A (/_mt-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 componer_t l_othe TV.

If you connect an S-video cabLe to this terminal, the adjacent video input terminal

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

This section provides you with an overview of 1:he remote contrors buttons and the features that they control.

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

particular feature, refer to the instructions for that feature. Fea-

tures are listed by name in the Index at the end _f this guide.

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 Insert batteries.

O Replace cover.

size AAA

batteries

14 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your TV

Getting ready to use the remote control (cont.)

some do's and don'ts

To ensure that your remote control will continue work:ing 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 ha:csh chemicals. Use only a soft, slightly moistened cloth.

general instructions

When using the remote control to operate the TV, VCR, DVD, Cable box, or audio equipment:

0 Be within 20 feet of the equipment.

O Point the tip of the remote control toward the equipment.

O 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, raaking 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 of Duracell, Inc.

Overview of the Remote Control 15

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Remote control buttons and functio_Ls

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16 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your TV

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 t:he AUDIO layer. You can set

ap 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.

(_) number buttons (0-9)

Use to select a channel number or to enter a parental lock code, OR

to enter zip codes for TV GUIDE Plus+ [ setup.

@,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.

_TV GUIDE Plus+ (TV GUIDE+)

Use this button to display TV GUIDE Plus+ program listings.

_> Important:

TV GUIDE Plus+ must be ac,tivated to

operate this button. See the TV GUIDE

Plus+ Operating Guide.

(_) mute control (MUTE)

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

_) enter/exchange button (ENTER/

EXCH) Use this button after selecting a channel

number, after selecting an i';em from the onscreen menu system, or with the picture-in-picture mode.

information button (INFO) Use to view an onscreen summary of the

current settings for the TV or AUDIO functions and the display rc:lated to

Extended Data Services (XI)S).

This button is also used extensively in the GUIDE Plus+ menu sy,,.tem. See the TV GUIDE Plus+ Operating Guide.

_)light button

Use to light up the remote (for four seconds).

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 or3.

_QuickView TM button (QV)

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

return to the last channel viewed.

(_)adjust buttons ( A, •, _ , b)

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

sound or picture. Also u_'_ethese with the picture-in-picture mode to move the

PIP location on the screen and to select items in the menus.

ADJUST buttons may be used to scroll through the channels in GUIDE Plus+

menus.

Remote control buttons and functions (cont.)

@)cancel button (CANCEL)

This button is used to cancel a channel number, to clear a channel pro-

grammed into SuperQuickView TM memory, and to clear the settings of

some onscreen menus.

It is also used to stop TV GUIDE Plus+ installation.

home button (HOME) Press to return to regular TV viewing from the onscreen menus, to turn off the onscreen displays, and to cancel the closed captioning.

Also turns off TV GUIDE Plus+

displays.

(_)menu button (MENU)

Use this button to display the TV_s

on-screen menu system, which con-

tains additional instructions for

special functions.

picture-in-picture controls

Use to control the special picture-in- picture (PIP) function.

• PIP button (PIP) -- Press to turn

on the PIP image, to change its size, or to cancel it.

PIP channel button (PIP CH) -- Press to change the channel of the

PIP image 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 PIP and the main

images.

@)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/sim_alate/hall

- speaker on/off

- monitor out variab:Le/fixed

level sound off/on

• video function button (VIDEO)

- tint color

- contrast brightness

- sharpness

- color temperature l_w/middle/high background blac_Jgray

Instant Info on/off

- IRIS on/off

• audio video memory (AN MEMORY)

Use this button for immediate access to A/V memory selectiorLs

(_)VCR and audio produLct function

buttons

Use these buttons to control VCRs, cassette decks, CD players, etc. These are pre-

programmed to operate selected Mit,mbishi components.

The PLAY button is also used with the Active A/V Network. See "Using the,

Active A/V Network Feature" in Ch_.pter 4.

The REC button in the _.._Vlayer is the

VCR Plus+ key which brings up the VCR

Plus+ menu. The VCR Plus+ key can be used to register a recording event.

(_)sleep timer button (SLEEP)

Use to program the TV to turn off aul_o-

matically at a later tirne.

18 Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your TV

A Connecting Your TV

CHAPTERo TWO

This chapter offers step-by-step instructions for completing the

most common hook-ups. It contains the following sections:

Overview of the Back Panel

0 Basic Connections

Overview of the Back Panel

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ANT-A

ACTIVE AN

NETWORK

CABLE

LOOP-OUT ANT -B

IR!G

LINK

INPUT-1 .()@ O O (_(

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MONITOFI/TUNER

OUTPUT _0 _M('__' 0

antenna terminals (ANT-A, CABLE LOOP-OUT,

ANT-B)

Two independent cables or antennas can be connected to these terminals. Use ANT-A and ANT-B terminals to

receive a signal from 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 VIDEO L INO_R

AUDIO I

The TV GUIDE Plus+ signal source MUST be connected to the ANT-A terminal.

20 Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV

Overview of the back panel (cont.)

_) 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.

_Important:

If you connect either of the S-Video jacks, you cannot use the adjacent standard video jack for that same input.

(_) video input terminals

Use these terminals to connect the video output frcm a stan-

dard VCR or other component to the TV.

(_) audio input terminals

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

IR/G link

Use this terminal to connect an Infrared (IR) EmitLer for TV

GUIDE Plus+ cable box and VCR control features. NOTE: TV GUIDE Plus+ system can only operate the type ofVCRs and

cable boxes that can select channels using a remote control with a number keypad.

® active AN Network terminal

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

(_) video output terminal

Use this terminal to send the TV video signal to a VCR, A/V receiver or other component.

® audio output terminals

Use these terminals to send the TV's audio signal to a VCR, A/V receiver, or other component.

Overview of the Back Panel

2:1

Basic Connections

This section explains the basic connections yov will need to make between your TV, antenna and VCR. You will sc_.ethere are differ- ent connections shown depending on the type of antenna you are using, whether or not you have a cable box, or if :you will be using TV GUIDE Plus+. Choose the type of connection, for the type of equipment you have.

If you have difficulty making any of 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 A/V :Network

terminals

_Warning' IYou should unplvg your TV and say other component_

]connecting them. _........ _ ................ __..]

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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 leads (called twin lead or 300 ohm antenna lead), you will need:

300 Ohm Flat

Twin Lead --c

One 300-75 ohm matching

300 ohm - in

transformer

75 ohrn- out

connecting a cable

• Connect the incoming cable or antenna to the ANT-A input terminal on the TV.

75 Ohm

:P-'- Coaxial Cable

TV rear terminals

CABLE

0 0 __

ANT-A LOOP-OUT ANT .B

ACTIVE AN IR,'G

NETWORK LINK

® ®

Optional 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm

Matching Transformer

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 of the transformer onto the/_BqT-A

terminal on the TV.

Basic Connections 23

eeTI

TV + cable with a cable box

'_If TV GUIDE Plus+ will be used

Use this hook-up if:

• you will be using TV GUIDE Plus+

• you use a cable box only to descramble premium cable channels

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

• three lengths of 75 ohm. coaxial cable

• one IR emitter (provided _ith TV)

• one two way splitter (as shown in diagram below.)

;n Emitter ConneClion

O Connect the cable system's incoming cable to the IN terminal on

the two-way splitter.

O Connect a coaxial cable to one of the OUT terminals on the

splitter; connect the other end of this cable to the ANT-B termi- nal on the back of the TV.

Connect a second coaxial cable to the other OUT terminal on the

splitter; connect the other end of this cable to the IN terminal on the cable box.

Connect the third coaxial cable to the OUT terminal on the back of the cable box; connect the other end of this cable to the. ANT-A

terminal on the back of the TV.

Connect the IR emitter. Follow the procedures in the TV GUIDE

Plus+ Operating Guide.

Cable

Incoming

_J I '=' _' I L'- "_'°'°"°

Cable Box

Rear Terminal

c_r

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Q O

TV + cable with a cable box (cont.)

If TV GUIDE Plus+ will not be used

Use this hook-up if:

• you will not be using TV GUIDE Plus+

• you need a cable box only to descramble premium cable channels

This hook-up will allow you to use the advanced features of your TV,

such as 2-tuner PIP and SuperQuickView and watch basic cable channels on Antenna-A. You will be able to view the premium cable channels that are descrambled by your cable box on A:atenna-B.

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

• two lengths of 75 ohm coaxial cable

procedure

O Connect the cable system's incoming cable to the t_fT-A termi-

nal on the back of the TV.

Connect a coaxial cable between the CABLE LOOP-OUT termi-

nal 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.

Incoming 0 CABLE

Cable ANT-A LOOP-OUT ANT-B

i NETWORK [_NGK(_

0 _- Cable Box

,_. terminals

[ _[_b rear /

OUT

TV rear terminals

L®Idlo eL

,..°.-.Y

/ s.v,o_o/ v,o---ol"_°_"7_>,<_"/

Basic Connections 25

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 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. Check

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

Pictured to the right is a standard combiner with the

following specifications:

UHF

VHF Antenna

(Channels 2-13)

-- Flat Twin Lead

External

Antenna

or Cable

Two (2) 300 ohm inputs One (1) 75 ohm output

VHF

I _ 75 OHM Out

To connect separate UHF and VHF antennas 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.

UHF Antenna

(Channels 14-69)

Flat Twin Lead -

L__ 300 Ohm to

_oSmOhnmer

TV Rear Terminal

CASLE

ANT-A LOOP-OUT ANT -B

ACTIVE NV IWG

NETWORK UNK

Back Side

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® ®

TV + VCR + antenna or cable without a cable box

You may want to connect a VCR along with your anten_a or cable.

If so, based on whether or not you will be using TV GU]:DE Plus+, follow the directions which apply.

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

Two lengths of

75 ohm 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 an S-VHS VCR)

• One IR emitter assembly (ifTV GUIDE Plus+ will be used)

[:>Important" If your VCR and/or cable box can only be tuned with a channel up/

channel down control, TV GUIDE Plus+ will not function. Only VCRs and cable boxes which can be tuned with a nuraeric keypad are compatible.

Basic Connections 27

TV + VCR + antenna or cable without a cable box

(cont.)

procedure

O Connect the incoming cable to the ANT-A te:t'minal on back of

the TV.

O Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the CABLE LOOP-OUT

terminal on the back of the TV.

Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the VCR.

Connect the second coaxial cable from the VCR ANT-OUT to TV ANT-B.

O Connect an RCA pin-type video cable to the VIDEO OUT

terminal on the back of the VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to one of the VIDEO INPUT terminals on the back of the television.

_>Important:

[:>Important:

_>Important:

If you are connecting a Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR, use an S-Video cable instead of an RCA pin-type video cable. Cor_nect this S-Video

cable to the S-VIDEO OUT terminal on the VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the S-VIDEO INPUT terminal on the back of the TV.

Connect a set of RCA pin-type audio cables to the AUDIO OUT terminals on the back of the VCR. Use the red cable to connect

the right (R) channel and the white cable for connecting the left

(L) channel.

Connect the other ends of this cable to the AUDIO INPUT terminals on the back of the TV.

If you plan to use TV GUIDE Plus+, connect the IR emitter

cable to the IR/G LINK. Place one of the emitter ends in front of the VCR. For more detail concerning the placement of the

emitter lenses, see the TV GUIDE Plus+ Operating Guide.

If your VCR is monaural (non-stereo), you only need to connect a single RCA pin-type audio cable. Connect the cable to the audio out terminal of the VCR, then connect the other end to the L (left) audio input on the back of the TV.

If your VCR has a video channel switch, set it to "OFF/AV". See

your VCR owner's guide for details.

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TV + VCR + antenna or cable without a cable box

(cont.)

VCR Rear Terminals

Antenna

White

Red "_-_/

f AUDIO OUT • _ ¢'-" VIDEO OUT

__ Yellow

\ttach nly one

bre typ_

Yello_

Red

TV Rear Terminals

Incoming Cable

i t°

ANT-A L(_T _B

ACTIVE AN IR!G

NETWORK LINK

Basic Connections 29

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OUTPUT/ ,1,

MONITOR/TUNER I y

IR Emitter

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