Mitsubishi digital electronics projection television user manual (69 pages)
Summary of Contents for Mitsubishi VS-50111, VS-60111, WT-42311, WS-48311, WS-55311, WS-65311, WS-55411, WS-65411, WS-73411
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Projection Television Models VS-50111, VS-60111, WT-42311, WS-48311, WS-55311, WS-65311, WS-55411, WS-65411 and WS-73411 ® visit our website at w w w. m i t s u b i s h i - t v. c o m...
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 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 of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...4-5 Thank You Letter...8 Unpacking Your New TV...9 Special Features ...9 Front Control Panel Functions ... 12 Back Panel Functions... 13 How Connections Affect: PIP and POP ... 14 System 4 Home Theater IR Control ... 14 Connecting to Your New Mitsubishi Bigscreen: Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable ...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read the following safeguards for your TV and retain for future reference. Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. 1. Read, Retain and Follow All Instructions Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 12. 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.
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CONSUMER RELATIONS If you have questions regarding your television Call (800) 332-2119, or email us at M D E A s e r v i c e @ b i g s c r e e n . m e a . c o m REMOTE CONTROL AND OWNER’S GUIDE Call (800) 553-7278 to order a replacement Remote Control or Owner’s Guide.
Introduction Thank You Letter...8 Unpacking Your New TV ...9 Special Features ...9...
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We at Mitsubishi Would Like to Thank You To the Mitsubishi Consumer: Welcome to the wonderful and exciting world of digital television! We are honored that you chose Mitsubishi as your premier home entertainment partner. The development team at Mitsubishi understands that our customers demand and expect the very best. Mitsubishi is founded on the core beliefs and philosophies that drive us to deliver products that are both cutting-edge and upgradeable.
Unpacking Your New TV Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure that you have received everything included: Remote Control type (2) AAA Batteries (2) IR Emitter Cables (WS-55411, WS-65411 and WS-73411 Only) Product Registration Card Owner’s Guide Quick Reference Card CABLE/DBS...
Installation Front Control Panel ...12 Back Panel ...13 How Connections Affect: PIP and POP ... 14 System 4 Home Theater IR Control ... 14 Connecting Your New Mitsubishi Bigscreen: Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable ...16 Cable Box ...16 VCR ... 17 Audio Receiver...18 DVD Player...19 DTV Receiver ...20...
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Front Control Panel Many remote control buttons are duplicated on the front control panel. These buttons are shaded in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Please see Remote Control Functions, pages 54-58, for an explanation of their usage. POWER ADJUST TIMER Figure 1.
Back Panel TV Back Panel D T V ( Y PbPr/ GBRH V ) 480 i / 480P /1080 i I N P U T S-VIDEO V I D E O AUDIO- LE F T / (MONO) AUDIO - R I GH T L O O P A N T - A OU T...
How Connections Affect the PIP and POP o see a picture in the PIP or POP, you may need to select an input source. If the only input connected is ANT-A, then both the main picture and the PIP/POP will be from that input source.
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Special Setups: A/V Equipment VCR: Connect the cables to the TV as directed on page 17, with one exception. Connect the audio output connection to the appropriate input on the back of the A/V receiver (as shown in Table 1). DVD: Connect the cables as directed on page 19 (using the COMPONENT-1 input), with one...
Connecting an Antenna, Wall Outlet Cable, or Cable Box Note: The TV back panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model. Separate UHF and VHF Antennas (Figure 1) Connect the UHF and VHF antenna leads to the UHF/VHF combiner.
Connecting a VCR COMPON E NT D T V ( Y PbPr/ GBRH V ) 4 80 i / 4 80P/ 1080i 480 i / 480P /1080 i Note: The TV back panel and connections shown I N P U T S-VIDEO here are for reference only and may vary by V I D E O...
Connecting an Audio Receiver Note: The TV back panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model. Stereo Audio System (Figure 1) Connect the audio cables from AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT on the TV back panel to TV IN or AUX IN terminals on the back of the audio system.
Do not display the same stationary images on the screen for more than 15% WARNING: of your total TV viewing in one week. Examples of stationary images are letterbox top/bottom bars from DVD or other video sources, side bars when showing standard TV pictures on widescreen TV’s, stock market reports, video game patterns, station logos, web sites, or stationary computer images.
Connecting a DTV Receiver Note: The TV back panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model. DTV Connectors and Adaptors (Figure 1) The TV back panel has five RCA-type connectors for the DTV connection. The back panel of your DTV receiver may use RCA-type connectors or BNC-type connectors.
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Connecting a DTV Receiver Note: The TV back panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model. TV back panel (Detailed View) D T V ( Y PbPr/ GBRH V ) 480 i / 480P /1080 i I N P U T S-VIDEO V I D E O...
Connecting System 4 Home Theater IR Control (Applicable for WS-55411, WS-65411 and WS-73411 models only) (Figure 1) Note: The TV back panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model. Connecting the System 4 Home Theater IR Control.
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Warning: Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on the screen for extended periods of time. Mix the types of pictures shown. Uneven picture tube aging is NOT covered by your warranty. The normal use of a TV should include a mixture of TV picture types.
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Setup Use of the Remote Control with Other A/V Products ... 26-27 Menu System...28 Using ...28 Menu Screens (Overview)... 29-30 Setup Menu...29 Memorize Channels ...31 Input Assignment...31 Language ...32 Front Button Lock ...32 Clock Setting ...33 Captions Menu ...35 Channel Edit Menu...37 SQV (Super Quick View™)...39 V-Chip Lock ...40 Lock by Time...42...
Use of the Remote Control with Other A/V Products To Program the Remote to Control Other Brands of Audio and Video Products: (Figures 1-5) Move the slide switch at the top of the remote to the product you want to control. Press and hold the POWER button on the remote control.
Use of the Remote Control with Other A/V Products CABLE/DBS/DTV AUDIO DVD/LDP Player Codes DVD/LDP brand Code to enter: Mitsubishi (DVD) Mitsubishi (LDP) 016, 017 Panasonic Pioneer DVD (LDP) 252 (016, 017) Sony Toshiba Zenith To reset to default code, enter 000 Figure 4.
Menu System Your TV has Mitsubishi’s exclusive on-screen operating system, which provides on-screen information for menu choices and changes (Figure 1) A picture (icon) will be highlighted when selected with the ADJUST arrows. When selected, the appropiate menu will appear or start an automatic function.
Main Menu Screens (Overview) MAIN MENU SETUP menu Memorize Channels : Ant-A INPUT ASSIGNMENT CLOCK Language : English (Idioma) Front Button Lock: : Off ENTER for menu or to start ADJUST to select ENTER for menu MENU to return or change option MENU to return Figure 1.
Main Menu Screens (Overview) V-CHIP LOCK Menu (Figure 1) The V-Chip Lock locks the entire TV based on a scheduled set time, or blocks programs based on rating signals sent by broadcasting system. ADVANCED FEATURES Menu (Figure 2) Set your TV to turn converge (align) the three main colors, display a blue screen when viewing an input with no signal, enhance the darker parts of...
SETUP Menu: Memorize Channels/INPUT ASSIGNMENT MAIN MENU SETUP menu Memorize Channels : Ant-A INPUT ASSIGNMENT CLOCK Language : English (Idioma) Front Button Lock: : Off ENTER for menu or to start ADJUST to select ENTER for menu MENU to return or change option MENU to return Figure 1.
SETUP Menu: Language / Front Button Lock Language (Figure 1) Display the on-screen menus in either English or Spanish (Español). The first time your power On your TV, you were requested to select an on-screen menu language. When you change the selection to Español, all text will immediately switch to Spanish.
CLOCK Menu: Clock Setting / Tme Zone / D.S.T. MAIN MENU SETUP MENU CLOCK menu Clock Setting : Auto Time Zone : Eastern Daylight Savings : Applies Time Clock Time : N/A Set Day : N/A ENTER for menu or to start ADJUST to select MENU to return or change option...
Clock Menu: Clock Time / Set Day Clock Time (Figure 1) For the manual clock setting, select the current time, including AM or PM. Press to slowly adjust the time. Press and hold to quickly adjust the time. Set Day (Figure 2) When Manual has been selected for the Clock Setting, you need to select the current day of...
CAPTIONS Menu: Closed Captions MAIN MENU CAPTIONS menu : On if mute Closed Captions : Gray CC Background ENTER for menu or to start ADJUST to select MENU to return or change option MENU to return Figure 1. CAPTIONS menu MAIN MENU CAPTIONS menu Closed Captions...
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CAPTIONS Menu: CC Background CC Background (Figure 1) To make the closed captions easier to read, you can choose to display the background color as either black or translucent gray. Note: Mitsubishi recommends using the translucent gray background to prevent CRT aging and/or burn-in.
CHANNEL EDIT Menu: Antenna and Channel MAIN MENU CHANNEL EDIT menu Antenna : Ant-A Channel : 002 Memory : Added Name : KCBS : SQV1 ENTER for menu or to start ADJUST to select ENTER to confirm MENU to return or change option CANCEL to cancel Figure 1.
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CHANNEL EDIT Menu: Memory and Name Memory (Figure 1) After all available channels have been memorized with Memorize Channels (page 31), weaker channels viewed with Ant-A or Ant-B can be added and unwanted channels can be deleted. Use the CHANNEL button on the remote control to view memorized channels.
CHANNEL EDIT Menu: SQV (Super Quick View™) MAIN MENU CHANNEL EDIT menu Antenna : Ant-A Channel : 002 Memory : Added Name : KCBS : SQV1 ENTER for menu or to start ADJUST to select ENTER to confirm MENU to return or change option CANCEL to cancel Figure 1.
V-CHIP Menu: V-CHIP LOCK Entry to the V-CHIP LOCK (Figures 1-2) The first time you select V-CHIP LOCK from the MAIN menu or after you have can passcode, you will see the screen shown in Figure 1. Use the number buttons on the remote control to input a new four-digit passcode, then press ENTER.
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V-CHIP LOCK Menu: V-Chip (continuation) V-Chip Signal Information When provided by the broadcaster, V-Chip ratings can be used to control which programs can be viewed or will be blocked. When V-Chip ratings are sent, you will see the ratings when you change the channel or when you press the INFO button on the remote control.
V-CHIP LOCK Menu: V-Chip Hours / Lock by Time V-CHIP HOURS / LOCK BY TIME (Figure 1) V-CHIP HOURS / LOCK BY TIME will allow you to activate the V-Chip or lock the entire TV during specific hours. V-CHIP Start Time and V-CHIP Stop Time (Figure 2) Select the times you would like the V-Chip to be...
ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: TIMER, Timer Menu, and Set Time MAIN MENU ADVANCED FEATURES menu TIMER CONVERGENCE Video Mute : On Black Enhancement : On COLOR BALANCE ENTER for menu or to start ADJUST to select ENTER for menu MENU to return or change option MENU to return Figure 1.
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ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: Set Day, Input, and Channel Set Day (Figure 1) Select the days that the TV will turn on automatically. You can select Everyday, Mon-Fri (Monday through Friday), or the individual days of the week. Input (Figure 2) Select the input to use when the timer turns on the TV.
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ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: CONVERGENCE MAIN MENU ADVANCED FEATURES MENU CONVERGENCE menu Red Convergence Blue Convergence Reset Factory Default ENTER for menu or to start ADJUST to select ENTER for menu MENU to return or change option MENU to return Figure 1. CONVERGENCE menu MAIN MENU ADVANCED FEATURES MENU CONVERGENCE MENU...
ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: Reset Convergence, Video Mute, Black Enhancement MAIN MENU ADVANCED FEATURES MENU CONVERGENCE MENU WARNING: RESET CONVERGENCE TO FACTORY DEFAULTS. All manual changes to red and blue convergence and advance convergence will be deleted. Press ENTER to reset convergence to the defaults.
ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: Color Balance MAIN MENU ADVANCED FEATURES menu TIMER CONVERGENCE Video Mute Black Enhancement COLOR BALANCE ENTER for menu or to start ADJUST to select ENTER for menu MENU to return or change option MENU to return Figure 1. COLOR BALANCE MAIN MENU ADVANCED FEATURES MENU COLOR...
AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu: MAIN MENU AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS menu AV Memory Reset TV Speaker (Internal) Audio Output (TV Volume Control) AUDIO SETTINGS VIDEO SETTINGS ENTER for menu or to start ADJUST to select ENTER for menu MENU to return or change option MENU to return Figure 1.
A/V Setting Descriptions: Audio Audio Settings Bass enhances or reduces low frequency sound. Treble enhances or reduces high frequency sound. Balance adjusts the level of sound between the left and right speakers. Surround creates simulated stereo and surround effects. Your choices are: •...
A/V Setting Descriptions: Video Video Settings Contrast provides a slider to adjust the white-to-black level. Low contrast shows a variety of shades in darker images, while high contrast shows darker images more uniformly black and makes colors appear more vibrant. Brightness provides a slider to adjust the overall brightness of the picture.
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Warning: Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on-screen for extended periods of time. Mix the types of pictures shown. Uneven picture tube aging is NOT covered by your warranty. The normal use of a TV should include a mixture of TV picture types. The most frequently used picture types should fill the screen with constantly moving images rather than stationary images or patterns.
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Operation Remote Control Functions... 54-65 Overview...54 Care and Operation ...55 Channel Selection ...56 Sleep Timer ...56 System 4 Home Theater IR Control ...57 Special Functions ... 58-65 Operation of PIP and POP... 58-65 Display Formats ... 60-65...
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Remote Control Functions: Overview Overview (Following page, Figure 1) Slide Switch: Select A/V product to be controlled by the remote control. Numbers: Individually select channels or input information into TV. POWER: Turns power on and off for TV and other A/V products. SQV (Super Quick View a memorized list of favorite channels.
Remote Control Functions: Care and Operation CABLE/DBS AUDIO POWER HOME TEATHER SLEEP VIDEO INPUT CHANNEL VOLUME AUDIO MUTE ENTER HOME EXCH ADJUST CANCEL MENU INFO PIP CH V-CHIP PIP INPUT GUIDE FORMAT PIP/POP STOP PAUSE REW/REV PLAY FF/FWD Figure 1. Remote Control Functions. Figure 2.
Remote Control Functions: Channel Selection, Sleep Timer Channel Selection For Non-DTV Channels: Enter three numbers (for channel 2, press 002). Press the channel number and ENTER (for channel 2, press 2, then ENTER). Enter the channel number and wait four seconds.
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Remote Control Functions: System 4 Home Theater IR Control The Mitsubishi Home Theater IR System Control is a special feature that makes it easier to use your TV with a Mitsubishi digital A/V receiver. Once your equipment is properly connected and set up, your TV and Mitsubishi digital A/V receiver will change inputs together, to match high resolution pictures with the proper surround sound.
Remote Control Functions: Special Functions When your remote control has been Programmed to operate another manufacturer’s product, the function performed on each layer may vary. The most common functions are: POWER CHANNEL up/down Mitsubishi VCRs will be compatible with additional buttons Cable Boxes and Satellite Receivers POWER CHANNEL...
Operation of PIP and POP 4:3 Narrow Screen Set: Models VS-50111 and VS-60111 You have the option to view two TV shows or inputs at the same time. For example, you can watch a game show or a sports event on another channel or a DVD movie. The PIP option allows you to view another input as a picture-inside-picture.
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4:3 Display Formats (Picture Shape) VS-50111 & VS-60111 only Your Mitsubishi narrow screen TV (also known as 4:3 TV) reflects several types of display formats depending upon the type of input available for HDTV and many DVD images. By pressing FORMAT on the TV remote control, you may select from four available formats: Standard –...
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For the 4:3 Models Note the difference between the appearance of figures in Normal Broadcast and Widescreen Picture. Normal Broadcast Picture (4:3) Standard (Recommended) Zoom (Recommended for Letterbox) Widescreen Picture - HD 1080i (16:9) Standard (Not Recommended) Expand (Recommended for Broadcast with Black Side Bars) Letterbox (Recommended) Part lV: Operation...
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Operation of PIP and POP (16:9 Widescreen Set Picture Inside Picture (PIP) vs. Picture Outside Picture (POP) You have the option to view two TV shows or inputs at the same time. For example, you can watch a game show and a sports event on another channel, or a DVD movie and more. The PIP option allows you to view another input as a picture-inside-picture.
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For the 16:9 Models Widescreen Picture (16:9 - HD 1080i only) For Example: A True HD Broadcast Standard (Recommended) Expand (Recommended for 4:3 images with Black Side Bars) Format (picture shape) availability based on Input/Signal INPUTS Standard Ant-A 000 Ant-B 000 DTV 480i/480p DTV (1080i) Input-1...
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16:9 Display Formats (Picture Shape) Wide Screen Models Only Your Mitsubishi widescreen TV (also known as 16:9 TV) reflects several types of display formats (picture shape) available for HDTV and many DVD images. By pressing FORMAT on the TV remote control, you may select from six available formats: Standard - default format for DTV and Component Input displays a full-screen format.
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For the 16:9 Models Note the difference between the appearance of gures in Non-Anamorphic (Left) and Anamorphic Widescreen (Right) pictures Normal Broadcast Picture (4:3 - 480i/480p) For Example: NON-ANAMORPHIC DVDs Standard (Not Recommended) Expand (Recommended for Letterbox) Zoom (Not Recommended) Stretched (Recommended for Standard Broadcast) Narrow (Recommended for Occasional Use) Part lV: Operation...
Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock Bypassing the V-Chip Lock After you set the lock, you need your passcode to view a V-Chip locked program, view the locked TV, cancel the lock, or enter the V-Chip lock menus.
Component-1 and Component-2 Inputs These inputs are compatible with most standard DVD and DTV signals with component video outputs. Compatible DTV signals are SDTV 480i, 480p, and HDTV 1080i. All other DTV signals, such as 720p, need to be converted by the DTV receiver to one of the compatible signal types.
Cleaning Normally, light dusting with a dry, non-scratching duster will keep your TV clean. If cleaning beyond this is needed, please use the following guidelines: First, turn off the TV and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Top and sides of the TV: Gently wipe down your TV with a soft, non-abrasive cloth such as cotton flannel or a clean cloth diaper, lightly moistened with water.
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Appendix E: Diamond Shield Instructions Diamond Shield™ Installation and Removal Procedure (WS-48311) Follow the steps below to install and remove the Diamond Shield™ INSTALLATION Note: Included in the package are the following items: (1) Diamond Shield™ (2) Molding Clips Carefully remove the Diamond Shield™ from its protective packaging.
Diamond Shield™ Installation and Removal Procedure (VS-50111, VS-60111, WS-55311, WS-55411, WS-65311, WS-65411, WS-73411) Follow the steps below to install and remove the Diamond Shield™ INSTALLATION Note: Included in the Diamond Shield™ package are the following items: (1) Diamond Shield™ (2) Molding Clips Carefully remove the Diamond Shield™...
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Section of the Projection Television Cabinet For Mitsubishi Dealers and Service Personnel ONLY This Mitsubishi projection television cabinet has been assembled in two pieces. These pieces may be separated to allow for easier delivery and setup. The instructions below show how to safely separate and reattach the cabinet.
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The instructions below show how to safely separate and reattach the cabinet. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT This projection television weighs over 320 pounds and has many sensitive components. This dismantling procedure should be done by authorized Mitsubishi Dealers or Service Personnel ONLY.
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Problem • The TV remote control does not work. • The TV takes several seconds to respond to channel commands. • You cannot access a channel. • On-screen displays appear each time you change a function. • This is part of normal TV operation. •...
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Problem Cannot set adjustments to factory settings Appendix G: Troubleshooting Possible Solution •Follow the steps below to reset system defaults to factory settings. 1. Press the MENU button followed by number buttons 1, 2, and 3 on the remote control. Result: The above steps activate the Reset System Defaults menu screen.
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adding and deleting channels, 38 Advanced Features menu, 30, 43-47 adaptors (BNC to RCA), 20 adjusting (convergence), 45-46 alignment (convergence), 45-46 antennas (connecting), 13, 16-17 audio settings, 48, 49 Auto Color Correction, 47 back panel, 13 balance, 49 bass, 49 Black Enhancement, 46 blocking (enabling V-Chip), 40-42 brightness, 50...
MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 9351 Jeronimo Road Irvine, CA 92618-1904 RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS DEALER NAME ________________________________________________________________ STREET ADDRESS ____________________________________________ZIP _____________ PHONE NUMBER __________________________ PURCHASE DATE ___________________ MITSUBISHI PROJECTION TELEVISION LIMITED WARRANTY SERIAL NUMBER ___________________ MODEL NUMBER ____________________...
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CONSUMER RELATIONS If you have questions regarding your television Call (800) 332-2119, or email us at M D E A s e r v i c e @ b i g s c r e e n . m e a . c o m REMOTE CONTROL AND OWNER’S GUIDE Call (800) 553-7278 to order a replacement Remote Control or Owner’s Guide.