Mitsubishi VS-8087 Owner’s Manual

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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 equilaterali 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 Projection T_rs displays, on-screen for more than 10 minutes. Still patterns such as these can scar the Projection TV, causing permanent damage to the picture tctbes.
WARNING:
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POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your Projection TV .................................... 1
Overview of the Control Panel ................................................................ 2
Overview of the Remote Control .............................................................. 5
Getting ready to use the remote control ........................................... 5
Remote control buttons and functions ............................................... 7
Chapter 2: Operating Your Projection TV .............................................. 13
Getting Started ..................................................................................... 14
Using the remote control to operate VCRs, cable boxes
and other equipment .................................................................... 15
Turning the Projection TV on/off ..................................................... 20
Selecting the input source ................................................................ 21
Changing channels ........................................................................... 22
Understanding the ViewPoint III on-screen menus ....................... 25
Memorizing channels ....................................................................... 26
Setting the clock ............................................................................... 28
Adding and deleting channels ......................................................... 31
Setting the A/V Network .................................................................. 32
Adjusting the color alignment .......................................................... 34
Selecting the menu type ................................................................... 36
Renaming the inputs ........................................................................ 38
Naming the channels ....................................................................... 39
Locking A/V functions ...................................................................... 40
Adjusting the sound ......................................................................... 41
Adjusting the picture ....................................................................... 44
Using the closed caption decoder ....................................................... 46
Using the Advanced Features ................................................................ 48
Setting the timer .............................................................................. 49
Using the parental lock ..................................................................... 50
Using Super Quick View if you haven't subscribed to StarSight .. 54
Using Super Quick View if you've subscribed to StarSight .......... 56
Selecting an advanced PIP function ................................................ 58
Resetting the sound and the picture ............................................... 59
Table of Contents (cont.)
Chapter 3: Using the Special Features ..................................................... 61
Understanding the On-Screen Displays ............................................... 62
Using the Off-Timer ................................................................................ 63
Setting the off-timer .......................................................................... 64
Changing or canceling the off-timer ................................................ 65
Using the Advanced Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes ......................... 66
Activating the PIP image .................................................................. 67
Changing the picture in the PIP image .......................................... 68
Exchanging the picture and sound of the PIP image
and the main image .................................................................... 70
Moving the PIP image ....................................................................... 71
Freezing the PIP image .................................................................... 72
Using the Snap-shot feature ............................................................ 73
Using the Replay feature ................................................................. 74
Using the Active A/V Network Feature ................................................. 75
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 77
Cleaning .................................................................................................. 81
Caution and Care .................................................................................. 82
Calling for Service ................................................................................. 83
Appendix: Procedure for Bypassing the
Parental Lock ................................................................................................. 86
Index .................................................................................................................. 87
Warranty .......................................................................... Inside Back Cover
ii Table of Contents
_ CHAPTER ONE
Getting to Know Your Projection TV
Now that you have connected your Projection TV and subscribed to the StarSight service*, it's time to understand 1;he exciting features
your Mitsubishi Projection TV offers.
_Important:
If you have not connected your Projection TV and subscribed to StarSight, please see Booklet #1, "Mitsubishi Installation and
Setup Guide" before reading this owner's guide.
This chapter will introduce you to the range of options available
when using the buttons on the remote control or on the control panel of"the Projection TV. You'll find information in these two
sections:
Overview of the Control Panel
Overview of the Remote Control
*"StarSight" is a subscription service offered by Star Sight Telecast, Inc., not a service of Mitsubishi Consumer Electronics Amer!Lca, Inc. You must
obtain and maintain a subscription from StarSight Telecast to use the StarSight features of your Projection TV. You must be able to receive a
local PBS station in order to receive the StarSight transmission, and your StarSight features will not work if StarSight Telecast is not transmitting a
signal.
Overview of the Control Panel
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power/program timer indicator
This indicator lights up in green when you turn the
Projection TV on; it lights up in red when the timer is set and the Projection TV's power is off; it lights in orange if the timer
is set and the Projection TV's power is on.
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power button (POWER) Use to turn the Projection _ on or off.
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S-VIDEO input terminal
Use to connect the S-video output of a VCR, laserdisc player, or camcorder to the Projection TV. If you connect an S-video cable to this terminal, the video input next to it cannot be used.
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video input terminal Use to connect the video output from a standard VCR or another component to the Projection TV.
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audio input terminals Use to connect the audio output from a VCR or other
equipment.
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input button (INPUT) Use to select the input source you wish to watch:
Antenna A,
Antenna B, or
Input 1, 2, or 3.
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volume controls (VOLUME)
Press the button to turn up the volume and the button to
turn down the volume.
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channel controls (CHANNEL) Use the button to switch to a channel with a higher number
and the button to switch to a channel with a lower number.
A/V reset button (A/V RESET)
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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 (Internal/Internal Center Channel! External), monitor out (variable/fixed), and closed captioning.
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menu button (MENU) Use this button to display the on-screen menu system, which contains additional instructions for special functions.
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cancel button (CANCEL) This button is used to cancel a channel nuraber, to clear a
channel programmed into super quick view memory, and to clear the settings of some on-screen menus
enter button (ENTER)
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Use this button after selecting a channel number or after selecting an item from the on-screen menu system. It is also
used with the PIP button.
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Overview of the Control Panel (cont,.)
adjust buttons (ADJUST A T)
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After selecting an audio or video function, use these buttons to adjust it. These buttons can be used to:
- increase or decrease the function (e.g., color),
- shift from one end of a scale to the other (e.g., balance), or
- change a setting (e.g., stereo).
Also use these buttons to select items from the on-screen menu.
_Important:
These buttons cannot be used to adjust audio/video settings when you subscribe to StarSight. If you subscribe to StarSight, use the
left/right buttons on the remote to adjust audioA_ideo settings.
@ audio and video controls (AUDIO, VIDEO)
Use these buttons to select audio and video ihnctions thai; you want to adjust. To select an audio or video function, repeatedly
press the AUDIO button or VIDEO button, lifter you have selected a function, use the ADJUST buttons tc adjust it.
audio function button (AUDIO "- ) .... Use to select one
of the following audio functions:
stereo/SAP/mono, bass, treble,
balance,
surround off/simulate/hall,
speaker internal/internal center channel!external, or monitor out variable/fixed.
video function button (VIDEO -41) --- Use to select one of the following video functions:
tint, color, contrast,
brightness,
sharpness,
color temperature high/middle/low, or
closed captioning.
@ timer reset button (TIMER RESET)
Use this button to reset the clock time and to erase any timer settings. The Projection TV will turn off when you press this
button.
test buttons The ENTER, ADJUST, AUDIO, and VIDEO buttons can be
used to test and adjust the alignment of you:r Projection TV's picture tubes. See page 34 for more information.
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Overview of the Remote Control
Getting ready to use the remote control
installing the batteries
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Take the box containing four AA size batteries from the packing bag.
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Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow and lifting off the cover.
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Load the batteries as indicated in the illustration, making sure that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to - ).
O Replace the back cover of the remote control.
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For best results, use Duracell AA (MN1500) batteries.
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Overview of the Remote Control 5
Getting ready to use the remote control (cont.)
some do's and don'ts
To ensure that your remote control wi]l 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 ,mrface.
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 Projection TV, VCR, or cable box, follow these procedures:
O Be within 20 feet of the desired equipment.
O Point the tip of the remote control toward the equipment.
Press the appropriate button or sequence 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.
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Remote control buttons and. functions
This section provides you with an overview of tlhe 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 for that feature.
The instructions for individual features are found in Chapter 2, "Operating Your Projection TV," and Chapter 3, "Using the Special
Features."
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(_)select buttons
Your remote control has four layers: the TV layer, the VCR-A layer, the VCR-B layer, and the AUX layer. You can set up each of these layers to operate a different piece of equipment. Use the four buttons across the top of the remote to
select, the layer you want to set up or use. When you press a button on the remote, the lights above the select buttons will indicate the layer you are using.
@ VCR buttons
Use t:hese buttons to control most Mitsubishi VCRs, or set up the remote to
use them to control other brands of VCRs. The PLAY button is also used with the
Active A/V Network Feature (page 75).
@ input button (INPUT')
Use to select the input source you wish to watch:
Antenna A,
Antenna B, or
Input 1, 2, or 3.
(_) 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.
@ enter button (ENTER / EXCH)
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.
@ power button (POWER)
Use to turn the Projection TV on or off.
When you turn the Projection TV on, the
power indicator will light in green.
@ mute control (MUTE)
Use to turn the sound off completely or to restore it to its original volume.
@ super quick view button (SQV)
Press to view channels you have programmed into super quick view
memory.
@ quick view button (QV)
Press this button to instantly switch to the channel that you designated as the "quick
view" channel. If you are watching the quick view channel, you will switch to the last channel viewed.
(_) light button
Use to light up the remote (for 3 seconds).
@ volume control (VOLUME)
Press the top part of the button to turn up the w_lume; press the bottom part of the
button to turn down the volume.
@adjust buttons (A, T,4,, b )
After selecting an audio or video function, use these buttons to adjust it. Also use these with the picture-in-picture mode, and
to select items in the menus
@ cancel button (CANCEL)
This button is used to cance] a channel number, to clear a channel programmed
into super quick view memory, and to ,clear the settings of some on--screen menus.
@ menu button (MENU)
Use this button to display the on-screen menu system, which contains additional instructions for special functions.
(_)display button (DISPLAY)
Use to view an on-screen summary of the current settings for the Projection TV or cable functions and the diisp:[ay related to
Extended Data Services (XI)S).
@home button (HOME)
Press to return to regular' TV viewing from the on-screen menus and to turn off
the on-screen displays.
Overview of the Remote Control 9
Remote control buttons and functions (cont.)
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(_)audio and video controls
Repeatedly press the AUDIO button or VIDEO button to select one of the
functions listed below. After you select the function, use the ADJUST buttons to adjust it.
audio function button (AUDIO)
- stereo/SAP/mono
- bass
- treble
- balance
- surround off/simulate/hall
- speaker internal/internal center channel/external
- monitor out variable/fixed
swap button (SWAP) -- Press to
exchange the sound between the main image and the reduced PIP image.
source button (SOURCE) -- Press repeatedly to switch the source of the
reduced PIP image between the TV and the external inputs.
pause button (PAUSE) -- Press to freeze the reduced PIP image, to return to a "live" image, and to use the Snap-shot and Replay functions.
enter button (ENTER / EXCH) -- Press to exchange the pictures of the PIP
image and the main image.
adjust buttons (A, V,4, ) -- Press to move the PIP image on-screen.
video function button (VIDEO)
- tint
- color
- contrast
- [)rightness
sharpness
- color temperature high/middle/low
- closed captioning
(_number buttons (0-9)
Use to select a channel number or to enter a parental lock code.
(_)off-timer button (OFF-T)
Use to program the Projection TV to turn off automatically at a later time.
picture-in-picture controls Use to control the special picture-in-
picture (PIP) function. (See pages 66 - 74.)
PIP button (PIP) -- Press to turn on
the reduced PIP image, to change its size, or to cancel it.
channel button (CHANNEL) -- Press
to change the channel of the reduced PIP image.
(_ StarSight controls
Use to control the StarSight functions.
guide button (GUIDE) -- Press to see the Grid Guide or Channel Guide.
theme button (THEME) -- Press to see the Theme Guide.
list button ILIST) ---Press to see a list of programs _o record.
information button (INFO) -- Press to see informatmn about a selected pro- gram.
day button (DAY) -- Press to mow_ forward one day or move back one day in the StarSight guides.
page button (PAGE) -- Press to move forward or back one page in the StarSight guides.
adjust buttons (A, •,4, ) -- Press to move the cursor up, down, left, Or _[ght.
DImportant:
For information on how to subscribe to StarSight, please see Booklet #1,
"Mitsubishi Installation and Setup
Guide." To learn how to operate StarSight, please see Booklet #3,
"StarSight Operating Guide."
Overview of the Remote Control 11
_ CHAPTER TWO
Operating Your Projection TV
This chapter will explain how to operate your Projection TV:, first
focusing on functions that are basic and easy and then explaining some of the advanced features.
_>Important:
Please see Booklet #3, "StarSight Operating Guide" for
information on using the StarSight feature.
This chapter explains:
t Getting Started
Using the Advanced Features
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Getting Started
This section is designed to get you started enjoying your new Projection TV. If you follow these procedures one by one, you will soon begin discovering everything your television can do.
You'll find information on:
Using the remote control to operate VCRs, cable boxes, and other equipment,
Turning the Projection TV on/off,
Selecting the input source,
Changing channels,
Understanding the ViewPoint III on-screen menus,
Memorizing channels,
,Warning:
Setting the clock,
Adding and deleting channels,
Setting the A/V Network,
Adjusting the color alignment,
Selecting the menu type,
Renaming the inputs,
Naming the channels,
Locking A/V functions,
Adjusting the sound,
Adjusting the picture, and
Using the closed caption decoder.
Don't leave stationary images, such as stock market reports, video games, station logos, or the Projection TV's displays, on-screen for more than 10 minut:es. Still patterns such as these can scar the Projection TV, causing permanent damage to the picture tubes.
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Using the remote" control to operate VCRs, (;able boxes, and other equipment
about your remote control
This Projection TV's remote control has four "layers": the _i_ layer, the VCR-A layer, the VCR-B layer, and the ALVXlayer. Each layer can be used to operate a different component iin your A/V system.
You select the layer you want to use by pressing one of the "select"
buttons across the top of the remote control.
When you first receive your remote control, the _.W layer is set up to operate your Mitsubishi Projection TV, the VCR-A and VCR-B layers are programmed to operate Mitsubishi VCRs, and the AUX layer is set to operate Mitsubishi audio components.
You can use the following buttons to operate your Projection TV.
power button
pause button mute control
super quick view button quick view button
volume control input button
channel control enter button audio and video controls
If you have a cable box, a non-Mitsubishi VCR, a Mitsubishi laserdisc player, or a Mitsubishi A/V receiver, you can "set up" the
layers in the remote control to operate these components.
The VCR-A layer can be set to operate a non-Mitsubishi VCR; the
VCR-B layer can be set to operate any VCR, any cable box,. or a
Mitsubishi laserdisc player; the AUK layer can be set up to operate a cable box, laserdisc player, or A/V receiver; and the TV layer can be set to operate an A/V receiver.
setting up the remote control to operate your VCR
1111Turn off your VCR.
StarSight function buttons menu button
cancel button display button
home button off-timer button number buttons PIP controls PLAY button
Press one of the select buttons across the top of the remote to choose the layer you want to set. up: VCR-A or VCR-B.
O While holding in the POWER button on the :remote control,
enter the code number listed in the chart on the following page for your brand of VCR. Be sure to enter both digits of the ('.ode number. If more than one number is listed, try the first one.
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Using the remote control to operate VCRs, cable boxes, and other equipment (cont.)
If your VCR
is this brand...
Mitsubishi (A) Mitsubishi (B)
Canon
Emerson Funai
General Electric Goldstar Hitachi
JVC
...enterthis
code
01 O2 O3
04, 05
06 O3
07 O8
O9
Ifyour VCR
isthis brand...
Magnavox Multitech
NEC Panasonic
Philco Philips
Quasar RCA
Sanyo
...enterthis
code
03, 10, 11
O6
12
O3
03, 10
03, 10, 11
03
08, 13,20
14
If your VCR
is this brand...
Scot Sharp
Sony Sylvania
Symphonic Teknika
Toshiba Totevision
Zenith
...enterthis
code
15 16
17.18
03, 10_11
O6
04, 06
15 07
19
0 Release the POWER button.
O Press the POWER button again. Your VCR should turn on. If
the VCR turns on, your remote control is now set to operate your VCR.
If your VCR does not turn on, repeat the instruct:ions, trying each code number listed for your brand of VCR. If none of these code numbers work, try each number, 01 through 20.
using your remote control to operate your VCR
After you have set up your remote control for your particular brand
of VCR, you can use the remote to operate your VCP,.
O Use the select buttons across the top of the remote control to
choose the layer that you "set up" to operate your VCR: VCR-A or VCR-B.
Point the remote control at the VCR and press t:he desired buttons.
If you are using a Mitsubishi VCR, you will be able to use all of the buttons on the remote control to operate your VCR except for MUTE, VOLUME and the PIP function buttons, which will always operate
the Projection TV itself.
If you are using another brand of VCR, you carl use the POWER, CHANNEL, REC, STOP, PAUSE',, REW, PLAY, FF and TV/VCR
buttons to operate your VCR.
setting up the remote control to operate your cable box
Turn on your cable box.
Press one of the select buttons across the top of the remote to
choose the layer you want to set up AUX or VCR-B.
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Ifyourcablebox
isthis brand...
ABC Color Voice
Comtronics Gemini
General Electric General Instruments
Hamlin HitacM
Jerrold
Macom Magnavox
Memorex
...enterthis
code
57,59, 62, 67, 89
73, 74, 98
93 55 66
55, 56, 57
52, 53,69
57
54, 55, 56, 57, 58
59, 60,85, 87
71 94
51
O While holding in the POWER button on the remote control,
enter the code number listed in the chart bellow for your brand of cable box. Be sure to enter both digits of the code number. If
more than one number is listed try the first one.
Ifyourcablebox
isthis brand...
Oak Panasonic
Paragon Philips
Pioneer Prime Star
Pulsar RCA
RCA DSS Regal
Regency
...enterthis
code
61, 62, 82
63, 70
51 73,74, 75, 76, 77, 93 94,95, 96, 97, 98, 99
64, 65, 84
48
51
63
49
53
79
If your cablebo_
is this brand...
Scientific Atlanl Samsunq____
Si_]nature
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Starcom Stargate
Tocom Toshiba
Untied Artists United Cable
Viewstar Zenith
O Release the POWER button.
Press the POWER button again. Your cable box should turn off.
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If the cable box turns off, your remote control is now set I;o operate your cable box. If your cable box does not turn off, repeat the instructions above, trying each code number listed for your brand of cable box. If none of these numbers work, try each number, 51 through 99.
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code
66, 86, 88, 89, 91, 92
65, 84
57 63
54, 55, 56, 87
55
67, 68, 72
51 62 54
93, 94
51
,%Important: After setting up your remote, be sure that your cable box can be
turned on with the POWER button. Some of the cable boxes can be turned on with the CHANNEL buttons or the number buttons.
using your remote control to operate your cable box
After you have set up your remote control for your particular brand
of cable box, you can use the remote to operate your cable box.
O Use the select buttons across the top of the remote control to
choose the layer that you "set; up" to operate, your cable box:
AUX or VCR-B.
Point the remote control at the cable box and press the desired buttons.
You can use the POWER, CHANNEL, numbers (0-9), and ENTLR
buttons to operate your cable box. If you are using an RCA DSS or Prime Star converter, you may be able to use additional buttons.
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Using the remote control to operate VCRs, cable boxes, and other components (cont.)
setting up the remote control to operate your Mitsubishi audio component (laserdisc player or A/V receiver)
O Turn off your audio component.
O Press one of the select buttons across the top of 1;he remote to
choose the layer you want to set up. For a laserdisc player:, choose AUX or VCR-B. For an A/V receiver, Choose TV or AUX.
While holding in the POWER button on the remote control, enter one of these code numbers:
For a Mitsubishi A/V receiver: 30 or 31
For a Mitsubishi laserdisc player: 32 or 33
Be sure to enter both digits of the code number. If more than one number is listed, try the first one.
Release the POWER button.
O Press the POWER button again. Your audio component should
turn on. If it does, your remote control is now set to operate your cable box. If it does not turn on, repeat the instructions
above, trying the other code number listed for your component.
using your remote control to operate your Mitsubishi laserdisc player
After you have set up your remote control for your laserdisc player, you can use the remote to operate the player.
Use the select buttons across the top of the remote control to choose the layer that you "set up" to operate your laserdisc
player: AUX or VCR-B.
Point the remote control at the laserdisc player and press the desired buttons.
You can use the POWER, CHANNEL, numbers (0-9), DISPLAY,
MENU, CANCEL, STOP, PAUSE, REW, PLAY, ]NDEX, and FF buttons to operate your laserdisc player.
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using your remote control to operate your Mitsubishi A/V receiver
After you have set up your remote control for your A/V receiver, you can use the remote to operate it.
O Use the select buttons across the top of the remote control to
choose the layer that you "set; up" _o operate yeur AN receiver: TV or AUX.
O Point the remote control at the A/V receiver and press the
desired buttons.
If you are using a Mitsubishi HTS-100, you can use the POWER,
VOLUME, and MUTE buttons to operate the rece!ver.
If you are using a Mitsubishi HTS-300, you can use the POWER, CHANNEL, INPUT, VOLUME, ENTER, number (0-9), DISPLAY, MENU, CANCEL, AUDIO, VIDEO, ADJUST, and MUTE buttons to operate the receiver.
notes about your remote control
_Important:
_Important:
Sometimes manufacturers will change their products, or they may
use more than one code. If this is the case, your remote may not be
able to operate your VCR or cable box.
When you replace the batteries in your remote control, the remote will usually return to its initial setting. You may need to set up your remote again.
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Turning the Projection TV on/off
_Important: Before using the remote control to operate the Projection TV, press
the "TV" select button at the top the remote control.
Use the POWER button on either the control panel or the remote control to turn the Projection TV on and off'. The power indicator will light up in green when you turn the Projection TV on.
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There is always a small amount of current flowing into the Projection TV, even when the power is turned off. This maintains any changes to the TV's settings and operates the built-in clock and timing functions. Unplugging the set will erase these settings, requiring you to set them again. Unplug the Projection TV only when it won't be used for a long time.
Selecting the input source
If you connected components such as VCRs, camcorders, or laserdisc
players to your Projection TV, you will need to change the input source to view the signals from these components.
To select an input source, press the input button (INPUT) on the control panel or on the remote control.
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You can choose between the following input sources:
Ant-A or Ant-B (antennas or cable systems connected to the
antenna terminals),
Input-1 or Input-2 (components connected to the terminals on the back of your television), or
Input-3 (a component connected to the terminals on the front of the television).
The name of the input you have selected will be displayed briefly in the corner of the screen.
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Changing channels
Your Projection TV offers you four ways of changing channels once
their numbers have been programmed into channel memory:
selecting channels one-by-one with the channel controls,
directly accessing a channel by pressing t]he number buttons,
using the special Quick View option to switch to a particular memorized channel, and
using the Super Quick View function to alternate between channels on a user-chosen list.
_Important:
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To change channels faster, use either of the following procedures:
,i Enter three digits for every channel number: using zeros where
needed. (For example, enter "004" to view channel 4 and "028" to view channel 28.)
I Press the ENTER button after selecting the :number of' the
channel. (For example, press "4" and "ENTER" to view channel 4.)
Cable channel numbers 0 and greater than 126 are not used. TV stations 0, l, and 70 through 999 are not used. If you selec.t one of these channel numbers, your Projection 'IRr will not change
channels.
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changing channels one-by-one
To change channels:
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controls (Ct_NNEL) on the control panel or on the remote
control. The P:rojection [IV will mltomatically tune to the next
memorized channel.
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have been programmed into memory. (See "Memorizing channels," page 26.)
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changing channels directly
To move directly to a particular channel without going th:rough the programmed channels in--between:
Use the number buttons on the remote control to select the
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number of the channel, you want to view.
Press the ENTER button.
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Changing channels (cont.)
using the Quick View o]?tion
Quick View' allows you to memorize a particular channel and switch to it quickly.
0 Tune to the channel you wish to
memorize.
O Press and hold the QV button
fbr about 2 seconds. When you
release the button, the ,channel
numbers will appear on the screen, indicating that you have
memorized that channel.
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After changing to another channel, press the QV button to immediately return to the
memorized channel.
_>Important:
0 Press the QV button again to
return to the last channel you were watching.
The memorized QV channel will remain the same until you memorize a new channel.
using Super Quick View option
To view channels programmed into Super Quick View memory:
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O :Enter the desired channel into
Super Quick View memory. (See page 54 or 56,)
Press the SQV button
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repeatedly to view the SQV
channels in s;equence.
If you have subscribed to StarSight, you ,:an program the SQV button to cycle through channels with a particular theme. See Booklet #3, "StarSight Operating Guide."
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