Mitsubishi CS-35405 User manual

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Television
Owner's
Guide
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOGK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock:.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Warning: I
Don't leave stationary images, such as those generated from stock
market reports or video games, on-screen for more than 10 minutes.
Still patterns such as these can scar the TV, causing permanent
damage to the picture tube.
VARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO l_kIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS UNIT'S (POLARIZED,) PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER'S ATTENTION
TO ARTICLE 820-40 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER
GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE
CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE
POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.

_MITSUBISHI OWNER'S 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 ............................................ 23
Overview of the Back Panel .............................................. 24
Basic Connections ............................................................. 26
TV + antenna or cable without a
decoder box .............................................................. 27
TV + cable with a decoder box ..................................... 28
TV + separate UHF and VHF antennas .................... 30
TV + VCR + antenna or cable without
a decoder box ........................................................... 31
TV + VCR + cable with a decoder box ........................ 34
TV + audio system ....................................................... 37
TV + Mitsubishi products that have MV Network
terminals ................................................................. 38
Chapter 3: Operating Your TV .............................................. 41
Getting Started ................................................................. 42
Adjusting the color purity .............................................. 43
Using the remote control to operate cable boxes
and other brands of VCRs ...................................... 44
Turning the TV on/off .................................................. 48
Selecting the input source ........................................... 49
Changing channels ....................................................... 50
Understanding the on-screen menus ......................... 53
Setting the clock ........................................................... 54
Memorizing channels ................................................... 56
Adding and deleting channels .................................... 57
Setting the A/V Network ............................................. 58
Renaming the input ..................................................... 59
Selecting the menu language ...................................... 60
Using video mute ......................................................... 61
Adjusting the sound ..................................................... 62
Adjusting the picture ................................................... 64
Using the closed caption decoder ................................ 65
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UsingtheAdvancedFeatures..........................................67
Settingthetimer..........................................................68
Usingtheparentallock..................................................69
UsingtheSuperQuickViewtuning..........................73
SelectinganadvancedPIPfunction...........................75
Chapter 4: Using the Special Features ............................... 77
Understanding the On-Screen Displays ......................... 78
Using the Off-Timer .......................................................... 79
Setting the off-timer .................................................... 80
Changing or canceling the off-timer ........................... 81
Using the Advanced Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes ...... 82
Selecting the PIP image ................................................ 83
Selecting the PIP source ............................................... 84
Selecting the channel .................................................... 84
Exchanging the PIP image and the main image ........ 85
Moving the PIP image ................................................. 85
Freezing the PIP image ............................................... 86
Using the Snap-shot feature ....................................... 87
Using the Replay feature ............................................. 88
Using the Active A/V Network Feature ............................ 89
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ................................................... 93
Caution and Care .............................................................. 96
Calling fbr Service ................................................................ 97
Appendix: Procedure for Bypassing the
Parental Lock ............................................................................. 99
Index .......................................................................................... 101
Warranty ...................................................... Inside Back Cover
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION SET AND
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS ,._ND INSTRUCTIONS
MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER.
1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Warning:
5. Cleaning
Unplug this TV receiver from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to
clean your TV. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Cleaners may permanently damage your screen.
6. Attachment 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 a possibility. Do not use near:
bath tubs, wash bowls, kitchen sinks, laundry tubs,
or 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 ancl 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 radiiator
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 pc,,wer company.
11. Grounding or Polarization
This TV receiver is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug having one blade
wider than the other. This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defc_at 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 te 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.

14.PowerLines
Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbelocated
inthevicinityofoverheadpowerlinesorother
electriclightorpowercircuits,orwhereit canfall
intosuchpowerlinesorcircuits.Wheninstalling
anoutsideantennasystem,extremecareshould
betakentokeepfromtouchingsuchpowerlines
orcircuitsascontactwiththemmightbefatal.
15.Overloading
Donotoverloadwalloutletsandextensioncords
asthiscanresultinariskoffireorelectricshock.
16.Objectand:LiquidEntry
NeverpushobjectsofanykindintothisTV
receiverthroughopeningsastheymaytouch
dangerousvoltagepointsorshort-outpartsthat
couldresultinafireorelectricshock.Neverspill
liquidofanykindontheTVreceiver.
17.OutdoorAntennaGrounding
Ifanoutsideantennaorcablesystemisconnected
totheTVreceiver,besuretheantennaorcable
systemisffcoundedsoastoprovidesomeprotec-
tionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuilt-upstatic
charges.
Section810of 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
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)
18. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this TV receiver
yourself as opening or r,_moving covers may
expose you to dangerou,_ vcltage or other
hazards. Refi_r 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 foil,owing conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged,
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the TV receiver.
(c) If the TV receiver has been exposed to rain
or water.
(d) If the TV receiver does not operate, normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often :require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the
TV receiver to its normal operation.
(e) If the TV receiver has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
(t) When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct
change in performa:ace -- this indicates a
need for service.
20. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts ere 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 may result in fire,
electric shock or other laazards.
21. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
TV receiver, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks _ determine that the TV
receiver is in safe operating condition..
_Warning:
Do not leave stationary images, such as stock
market reports or video games, on-screen for
more than 10 minutes. Still patterns such as
these can scar the TV, ca_:sing permanent
damage to the picture Lube.
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PREFACE
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 provides t:he following
impol_ant information:
0Summary of Special Features
0Unpacking Your TV
0What's in Each Chapter
0Some Conventions Used in this Guide
Mitsubishi has strived to create your TV so that it will bring you
years of viewing enjoyment. Similarly, your owner's guide is
designed with a "user friendly" philosophy thaL will help you take
advantage of all of your equipment's features.
Once again, thank you for selecting our product 8nd welcome to
Mitsubishi!

Summary of Special Features
Your top rated Mitsubishi TV delivers:
• 181-Channel Capacity --- programs up to 181 channels,
ensuring your continued viewing pleasure as cable ser_rice,_
continue to expand.
• Two-Speaker Sound System --- a special speaker system that
produces clear stereo sound.
• Expanded Sound Capability --- allows you to connect the TV
to an external audio system for enhanced listening pleasure.
In addition to the standard features found on most advanced TVs,
Mitsubishi is proud to offer the following distinctive features:
Remote Control with TV/VCR]CABLE', Function .... uses a
single remote control transmitter for the television, certain
Mitsubishi VCRs, and also some VCRs and cable boxes; from
other manufacturers.
On-Screen Displays --- appear whenever you adjust your TV,
showing you the status of your _[W's various functions.
On-Screen Menu --- simplifies the television's features _th
easy-to-follow instructions.
Closed Caption Decoder --- decodes hidden text information
included with TV shows and displays the text on-screen.
• Tri-lingual menu system --- allows you to set the TV to show
menus and on-screen displays in English, Spanish, or French.
Extended Data Services --- (also known as "XDS,') allows
broadcasters to supply you with channel information, program
information, and the time of day. You can display this
information on-screen.
•Picture-in-Picture Mode --- allows you to view two different
sources at the same time.
•Active A/V Network --- allows you to perform many of the
commonly used features of your system at the press of'just one
button.
Each of these features will be explained in more detail in
Chapter 3, "Operating Your TV," and Chapter _.:,"Using t:he Special
Features."
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Unpacking Your TV
What you will find
As you unpack your new TV, please check to be sure that along
with the TV, the following items are included:
• an owner's guide containing a warranty,
• a registration card,
• a remote control transmitter,
• a set of two AA size batteries for the remote control, and
• an A/V network cable.
A few suggestions
Before you hook up your new TV, please take a few minutes to:
O Complete the registration card. The registration card as.ks tbr
the TV's serial number, which you'll find on the back of the
unit.
Keep the box and packing materials for future use.
File your sales receipt.
Place the TV on a stable surface with sufficient lighting to do
the hook-up.
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What's in Each Chapter
Here's what you will find in this owner's guide:
Chapter 1, "Getting to Know Your TV," introduces you to the
location and functions of the buttons and controls of your _.
Chapter 2, "Connecting Your TV," explains bow to connect a
VCR, antenna, decoder box, and other equipment to your _i_¢.
Chapter 3, "Operating Your TV," provides the step-by-step
instructions you need in order to use your TV.
Chapter 4, "Using the Special Features," explains how to use
some of the special features of the TV.
Chapter 5, '_roubleshooting," summarizes the problems you
may have along with suggestions for remedyiag these problems.
The appendix explains a procedure that allows you to bypass the
parental lock.
You'll also find a detailed index at the back of the book.
8 Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi

}Some Conventions Used in this Guide
Mitsubishi has gone to great effort to provide users with an easy-to-
follow, useful owner's guide. You will find that ,different types of
information are treated in different ways•
Users should read information labeled Important and infol_nation
that is boxed and labeled Warning. The owner's guide uses these
terms sparingly, and you should carefully read all information
highlighted in this manner•
main topic or task {
[_Important:
list of related topics or tasks {
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related topics or tasks ]
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This cue indicates information
critical to the operation of your
new WV.
This cue alerts you to
information describing
dangerous situations that could
ruin your equipment or cause
electrical shock•
The step-by-step instructions
on how to accomplish a
particular "_ask are signaled
by white m_mbers on a black
background.
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_CHAPTER ONE
Getting to Know Your TV
Now that you've unpacked your TV, read through the safety
information, and glanced at the overview explaining how this
owner's guide is organized, it's time to become familiar with the
buttons and controls you'll be using when you operate the TV. This
chapter will introduce the range of options awdlable when using
the buttons on the remote control or on the T_'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 fhnctions require the
use of one or the other. This chapter, which wi:ll thmiliarize you
with the full range of button functions, contains l_he following
sections:
0Overview of the Control Panel
0Overview of the Remote Control
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Overview of the Control Panel
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power /program timer indicator
This indicator lights up in green when you turn the TV o1%it
lights up in red when the timer is set and the TV's power is off;
it lights in orange if the timer is set and the TV's power is on.
power button (POWER)
Use this button to turn the TV on or off. When you turn the TV
on, the power indicator will light in gree_a.
input button (INPUT)
Use this button to select the input source you want to view:
• Antenna-A,
• Antenna-B,
° Input-l, or
• Input-2.
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volume controls (VOLUME)
Press the v button to turn down the volume and the ^ button
to turn up the volume.
channel controls (CHANNEL)
Use the v button to switch to a channel with a lower number
and the ^ button to switch to a channel with a higher number.
A/V reset button (A/V RESET)
Press this button to reset all audioand video functions to their
normal level or setting, except: volume, reception mode,
speaker, monitor out, and closed captioning.
(2) degauss button (DEGAUSS)
If there is color impurity in your TV's picture, press thiLsbutton.
®color purity adjustment switches (STRENGTH,
DIRECTION)
Set these switches according to the placement of your
television. (Please see page 43.)
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Overview of the Remote Control
Getting ready to use the remote control
installing the batteries
O Take the box containing two AA size batteries from the packing
bag.
O Remove the back cover of the remote controll by pushing in the
direction of the arrow.
O 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 controil.
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some do's and don'ts
To ensure that your remote control will continue working properly,
follow these guidelines:
• Don't press two or more buttons at the same time, unless
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 ,;urface.
• 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, or cable
box, follow these procedures:
O Be within 20 feet of the desired equipment.
O Point the top of the remote control toward, the equipment.
Press the appropriate button or sequence of buttons.
guidelines for using batteries
• Don't use anew battery with an old one.
•Don't heat, take apart, or throw batteries into afire.
The following section explains more about the range of options
available when using the remote control.
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select buttons
Use these buttons to select the component you wish to operate:
the TV, a cable decoder box, or a VCR. These buttons are also
used to set up your remote control for your particular brand of
cable box or VCR.
VCR buttons
These buttons can be used to control VCRs. The remote control
is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi VCRs, and it can be
programmed to operate VCRs from other manufacturers.
power button (POWER)
Use this button to turn the TV on or off. When you turn the TV
on, the power indicator lights in green.
mute control (MUTE)
Use this button to turn the sound off completely or to restore it
to its original volume.
super quick view button (SQV)
Press this button to view the channels that you have
programmed into super quick view memocy. (See page 52.)
quick view button (QV)
Press this button to instantly switch to the channel that you
memorized as the quick view channel. If you are viewing the
quick view channel, you will switch to the last channel you
were watching. (See page 52.)
volume control (VOLUME)
Press the top part of the button to turn u]o the volume',; press
the bottom part of the button to turn down the volume.
input button (INPUT)
Use this button to select the input source you wish to view:
• Antenna-A,
• Antenna-B,
• Input-l, or ..
• Input-2.
channel control (CHANNEL)
Press the top part of this button to change to a channel with a
higher number; press the bottom part to change to a channel
with a lower number.
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Remote control buttons and functions (cont.)
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enter and exchange button (ENTEPJEXCH)
Use this button after selecting a channel 1lumber or airier
selecting an item from the on-screen menu system. You will
also use this button with the PIP modes.
audio and video controls
These buttons are used together to adjust audio and video
functions (other than volume) with a two-step process: you use
the audio or video button to select a function, then you use the
adjust up/down buttons or left/right buttons to adjust it.
audio function button (AUDIO) --- Use this button to
select one of the following audio functions:
- stereo/S.A.P./mono,
-bass,
- treble,
- balance,
- surround off/simulate/hall,
- speaker on/off, or
- monitor out variable/fixed
video function button (VIDEO) --- Use this button to
select one of the following video functions::
- tint,
- color,
- contrast,
- brightness,
- sharpness,
- color temperature high/middle/low, or
- closed captioning.
adjust buttons (ADJUST • V), left/right buttons ('')
After selecting an audio or video function, use the Z_DJUST
buttons (• • ) or left/right buttons (4 ,) to adjust the
function you've selected. These buttons can be used to:
- turn the function on or off (e.g., speaker),
- increase or decrease the function (e.g., color),
- shift from one end of a scale to the other (e.g., balance), or
- select a position (e.g., stereo).
You will also use the adjust buttons with the Picture-in-
Picture modes and to select items on the on-screen menus.
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