Mitsubishi VS-45501 User manual

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triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnlitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompany-
ing the appliance.
_Warning: Don't leave stationary images, such as stock market reports, video
games, station logos, or the TV's displays, on-screen for more than 10
minutes. Still patterns such as these can scar the picture tube, causin
permanent damage to the TV.
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NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
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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 conirol .......................................... 14
Remote control buttons and functions ............................................ 16
Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV ............................................................... 21
Overview of the Back Panel ................................................................... 22
Basic Connections ................................................................................. 24
TV + antenna or cable without a cable box .................................... 25
TV + cable with a cable box ............................................................. 26
TV + separate UHF and VHF antennas ......................................... 28
TV + VCR + antenna or cable without a cable box ........................ 29
TV + VCR + cable with a cable box .................................................. 32
TV + stereo audio system .................................................................. 35
TV + Mitsubishi products that have A/V Network terminals ....... 36
Chapter 3: Operating Your TV ................................................................... 39
Getting Started ...................................................................................... 40
Using the remote control to operate VCRs, cable boxes
and other equipment ................................................................... 41
Turning the TV on/off ...................................................................... 46
Selecting the input source to watch your VCR or other
equipment ........................................................................................ 47
Changing channels .......................................................................... 48
Understanding the ViewPoint ®on-screen menus ........................... 52
Setting the clock .............................................................................. 53
Memorizing channels ....................................................................... 55
Adding and deleting channels ......................................................... 56
Setting the A/V Network .................................................................. 57
Adjusting the convergence ............................................................... 58
Selecting the menu type .................................................................. 59
Naming the input ............................................................................ 61
Naming the channels ....................................................................... 62
Using video mute .............................................................................. 63
Selecting the menu language ........................................................... 64

Table of Contents (cont.)
Getting Started (cont.)
Selecting the A/V memory position .................................................. 65
Customizing the A/V memory position ........................................... 67
Adjusting the video settings ....................................................... 68
Using the closed caption decoder ................................................ 70
Adjusting the sound ..................................................................... 72
Adjusting the audio functions ..................................................... 74
Using the Advanced Features .............................................................. 76
Setting the timer ............................................................................. 77
Using the parental lock ................................................................... 78
Using SuperQuickView TM ................................................................. 82
Chapter 4: Using the Special Features ................................................... 85
Understanding the On-Screen Displays ............................................... 86
Using the Sleep Timer ........................................................................... 87
Setting the sleep timer ..................................................................... 88
Changing or canceling the sleep timer ........................................... 89
Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes ........................................... 90
Activating the PIP image ................................................................ 91
Selecting the source of the PIP image ............................................ 92
Changing channels while using the PIP modes ............................. 93
Exchanging the picture of the PIP image
and the main image ..................................................................... 94
Moving the PIP image ..................................................................... 94
Freezing the PIP image .................................................................... 95
Using the active A/V Network Feature ........................................... 96
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ....................................................................... 99
Caution and care .................................................................................. 103
Cleaning ................................................................................................ 103
Calling for Service .............................................................................. 104
Appendix: Procedure for Bypassing the
Parental Lock ............................................................................................. 105
Index ............................................................................................................. :t07
Warranty .......................................................................... Inside Back Cover
2 Table of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION SET AND
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER.
1. Read Instructions
Read all safety and operating instructions before
operating the appliance.
2. Retain Instructions
Retain the safety and operating instructions for
future reference.
3. Heed Warnings
Adlhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions.
4,
5.
Follow Instructions
Follow all operating and use instructions.
Warning:
Cleaning
Unplug this TV receiver from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Cleaners can permanently damage the cabinet or
screen. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6, Attachments and Equipment
Never add any attachments and/or equipment
without approval of the manufacturer as such
additions may result in the risk of fire, electric shock
or other personal injury.
7, Water and Moisture
Do not use this TV receiver where contact with or
immersion in water is possible. Do not use near bath
tubs, wash bowls, kitchen sinks, laundry' tubs,
swimming pools, etc.
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, Ventilati on
Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the TV receiver and to protract it.
from overheating. Do not block these openings
or allow them to be blocked by placing the TV
receiver on a bed, sofa, rutL or other similar
surface. Nor should it be [_laced over a radiator
or heat register. If the TV receiver is to be
placed in a rack or bookcase, ensure thal_
there is adequate ventilat:[on 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 t_ower company.
11. Grounding or Polari_:ation
This TV receiver is equipped with a polarized
alternating current line p]ug having one blade
wider than the other. ThL,; 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 Protecti,_n
Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the appliance.
13. Lightning
For added protection fol" 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 lightnillg 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. Newer 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
-_'_ANTENNA
'_k I LEAD IN WIRE
._'_OUND CLAM P'__ ANTENN A
________________/ -""_:1_ _DISOHARGE UNIT
I(NEC SECTION 810-20)
IEQUIPMENT-_ I_ /_JGROUNDING
_"---.,__ CONDUCTORS
__"'_'POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)
18. Servicing
Do riot attempt to service thi,; TV receiver
yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
].9. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this TV receiver from the wall outlet
and refer se]-vicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
(b) ]fliquid has been spilled, or Objects have
{_llen into the TV receivel:.
(c) If the TV receiver has been exposed to rain
or water.
(d) ]f the TV receiver does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the olcerating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive
work by a c ualified techn:[cian to restore the
TV receiver to its normal operation.
(e) ]f the TV receiver has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
(f) When the _[_7receiver exhibits a distinct
change in performance -- this indicates a
need for se]wice.
20. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service tec]mician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characte:dstics as the original part.
Unauthorized :substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
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 TV
receiver is in safe operating condition.
l, Warning:
Do not leave stationary images, such as stock
market reports, video games, station logos, or
the TV's displays, on-screen tbr more than 10
minutes. Still patterns such as these can scar
the :picture tuhe, causing permanent damage to
the TV.

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 _lide, we sug_;est that
you read through the preface, wlhich provides the following impor-
tant information:
Summary of Special Features
Unpacking Your TV
What's in Each Chapter
Some Conventions Used in this Guide
Mitsubishi has designed your I_ to bring you years of viewing
enjoyment. Similarly, your owner's guide is designed to be user
friendly, providing guidance to help you take advantage of all of
your equipment features.
Thank you for selecting our product and once again, welcome to
Mitsubishi!

Summary of Special Features
Your top rated Mitsubishi TV delivers:
•181-Channel Capacity .... programs up to 181 channels.
Illuminated Multibrand Remc_te Control with _Fv'/VCR7
DVD/AUDIO Control --- uses a single remote control transmit-
ter to operate the TV, selected Mitsubishi VCRs, DVD player
and audio components, as well as certain VCRs and cable boxes
from other manufacturers.
•ViewPoint ® On-Screen Operating System --- simplifies the
TV's features with easy-to-follow instructions.
• Front Reflective Surface Mirroz .... provides sharper and
brighter pictures by reflecting all light from the :Front surface.
• Digital Dynamic Comb Filter .... creates a smooth, continu-
ous picture texture, by comparing t:he individual scanning lines
with those directly above and below.
•Color Temperature Control .... Frovides 3 choices, including
a precise 6500°K setting.
• Intelligent Room Illumination Sensor (IRIS) ....automati-
cally adjusts the brightness and contrast for an optimum
picture at all times.
• 5-Point Digital Convergence --- allows you to finely adjust
the convergence at 5 positions.
• Closed Caption Decoder --- decodes hidden text information
included with TV programs and displays the text on-screen.
• Extended Data Services --- (also known as '_XDS"), allows
broadcasters to supply you with channel information, program
information, and the time of day.
• 2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture Mode --- allows you to view two
different broadcasts at the same time without using a VCR
tuner.
Expanded Sound Capability --- allows you to connect
the TV to an external audio systerr, for enhanced listening
pleasure. Also, includes Level Sound to equalize volume level
of programs and channels.
Active A]V Network --- allows you to perform many of the
commonly used features of your 'I_ rand selected Mitsubishi
VCRs by pressing a single button.
6 Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi

€Unpacking Your TV
What you will find
As you unpack your new TV, please 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
A few suggestions
Before you hook up your new TV, please take a few minutes to:
_]} Complete the registration card. The regi,;tration card asks for
the serial number of the TV. You will find this on the back of
the unit.
O Keep the box and packing materials for future use.
File your sales receipt in a safe place. (It may be required for
warranty service.)
0 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',_ guide:
Chapter 1, Getting to Know Your TV
Introduces you to the location and functions of buttons and controls
of your TV
Chapter 2, Com_ecting Your TV
Provides directions for connecting a VCR, antenna, cable box and
other equipment to your TV
Chapter 3, Operating Your TV
Step-by-step instructions for using your TV
Chapter 4, Using the Speeial Features
Guidance for enjoying the unique fu_ctions of your Mitsubishi TV
Chapter 5, Troubleshooting
Summary of problems you might encounter and suggestions for
resolving them
The appendix explains the procedure for bypassing the parental
lock.
You will also find a detailed index at tile back of the book.
Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi

Some Conventions Used in this Guide
Mitsubishi has gone to great effort to provide you with an easy-to-
follow, useful owner's guide. You will find that different types of
information are treated in different ways.
You should 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 ace intended to
highlight information which should be carefully read.
Imain topic or task ]
[:>Important:
Ilist of related topics or tasks JIrelated topics or tasks I
•• _ i:20o
i _a_"_._.._ _ j
I [O,O, etc. 1
This cue indicates information
critical to the operation of your
new TV.
This cue alerts you to
information describing
dangerous situations that could
damage your equipment or
cause electrical shock.
The step-by-step instructions
on how to accomplish a
particular task are signaled
by white numbers on a black
background
Some Conventions Used in this Guide 9

_k 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 cw:aer's guide
is organized, it's time to become familiar with the buttons and
controls you will be using when you operate the TV. This chapter
will introduce the range of options available when using the but-
tons on the remote control or on the TV's control panel. It also
offers some general guidelines for using the remote con!;rol.
Most functions can be controlled by using either the control panel
or the remote control, but certain specialized functior, s require the
use of one or the other. This chapter, which will fami.liarize you
with the full range of button functions, contains the f01]owing
sections:
0Overview of the Control Panel
Overview of the Remote Control
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Overview of the Control Panel
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intelligent room illumination sensor (IR][S)
This is the sensor which regulates the auto:matic contrast and
brightness adjustment for the IRIS feature. [nstructions :for
user access and use of IRIS are detailed in Chapter 3, Custom-
izing the A/V memory.
program timer indicator (PROGRAM TIMER)
This indicator lights up in green when you !:u:m the TV on. It
blinks in green when the on timer is set and the TV's power is
off.
(_) power button (POWER)
Use to turn the TV on or off.
(_) volume controls (VOLUME • Y)
Press the • button to increase the volume and the •button to
decrease the volume.
®channel controls (CHANNEL ••)
Use the • button to switch to achannel with a higher number
and the • button to switch to a channel with a lower number.
Also use this button to adjust the alignment in the "Conver-
gence" menu.
®reset/cancel button (RESET/CANCEL)
Can be used as CANCEL when using an on-.screen menu and
as AV RESET in normal TV viewing.
(CANCEL) This button is used to clear the settings of some on-
screen menus.
(AV RESET) Press to reset all audio and video functions to
their original factory adjustments or setting except for volume,
the "Listen to" function (Stereo/SAPJ_VIono), speaker (off/on),
monitor out (variable/fixed), back ground (black/gray) and
closed captioning.
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Overview of the Control Panel (cont.)
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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. It is also used with the PIP button.
input button (INPUT)
Use to select the input source you wish to view:
• TV channels on Antenna A (Ant-A) or Antenna 18(Ant-B)
and/or
• other equipment connected to Input 1, 2 or 3.
S-video input terminal
Use to connect the S-video output of a camcorder or other
component to the TV. If you connect an S-video cable to this
terminal, the adjacent video input 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
Getting ready to use the remote control
installing the batteries
OTake 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.
OO
size AAA
batteries
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Getting ready to use the remote control (cont.)
some do's and don'ts
To ensure that your remote control will continue working properly,
follow these guidelines:
• Don't press two or more buttons at the same time, unless you
are specifically instructed to do so in this owner's guide.
• Don't allow the remote control to get wet or become heated.
• Avoid dropping the remote control on a hard surface.
• When cleaning the remote control, don't use any :harsh
chemicals. Use only a soft, slightly moistened cloth.
general instructions
When using the remote control to operate the TV, VCR, DVD, or
AUDIO equipment, follow these procedures:
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, making sure
that they are positioned correctly (+ to +, and - to -- ).
• Replace the back cover of the remote control.
For best results, use Duracell z AAA (MN2400) batteries.
•Duracell is aregistered trademark of Duracell, In,"..
Overview of the Remote Control 15

Remote Control Buttons and Functions
This section provides you with an overview of the remote control's
buttons and the features that they controh
This section does not provide detailed explanal;ions on the use of
these buttons. To determine which buttons are used with a
particular feature, refer to the instructions for that feature.
The instructions for individual features are found in Chapter 3,
Operating Your TVand Chapter 4, Using the "_pecial Features.
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Remote control buttons and functions (cont.)
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Remote control buttons and functions (cont.)
(_) select switch
Your remote control has four layers: the
TV layer, the VCR-A layer, the DVD
layer, and the AUDIO layer. You can set
up each of these layers to operate a
different piece of equipment. Use this
switch to select the layer you want to set
up or use.
@ power button (POWER)
Press this switch to turn the TV on or off.
@ number buttons (0-9)
Use to select a channel number or to
enter a parental lock code.
@channel control (CHANNEL)
Press the top part of the button to change
to a channel with a higher number; press
the bottom part to change to a channel
with a lower number.
@SuperQuickView '' button (SQV)
Press to view channels you have
programmed into SuperQuickView T_
memory.
(_)volume control (VOLUME)
Press the top part of the button to in-
crease the volume. Press the bottom part
of the button to decrease the volume.
(7)input button (INPUT)
Use to select the input source you wish to
watch:
• TV channels on Antenna A or
Antenna B
• Other equipment connected to Input 1,
2, or 3.
@QuickView TM button (QV)
Press this button to instantly switch to
the channel that you designated as the
Quick View TM channel. Press again to
return to the last channel viewed.
@QuickProgram (QUICK PROG.)
Use this button to d!rectly display the
VCR :menu for recording or to return to
your TV from QUICK PROG. recording.
You must be in the VCR layer.
D Important:
You must connect a Mitsubishi VCR to
your TV with an AV Network cable to
use this feature and both your TV and
VCR must be set to the active system
one setting.
@mute control (MUTE)
Use to turn the so and 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 item fi:om the
on-screen menu system, or with the
picture-in-picture mode.
_)information buttola (INFO)
Use to view an on-screen summary of
the current settings for the TV or
AUDIO functions and the display
related to Extended Data Services
(XDS).
@light button
Use to light up the remote (for 3 sec-
onds).
@adjust buttons (A _r _ I*)
After selecting an audio or video thnc-
tion, use these buttons to adjust the
sound or picture. Also use these with
the picture-in-picture mode and to select
items in the menu,_.
@cancel button (C,_gCEL)
This button is used to cancel a channel
number, to clear a channel programmed
into SuperQuickView TM memory, and to
clear the settings cf some on-screen
menus.
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