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P R O J E C T I O N T E L E V I S I O N O W N E R ’ S G U I D E O W N E R ’ S G U I D E VS-50805 VS-60805 WT-46805...
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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 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.
Important Safeguards __________________________________________________ 5 Instructions on safety and proper handling of your Mitsubishi television Special Features _______________________________________________________ 7 Distinctive features, items included with your Mitsubishi television and hookup guidelines Shortcuts _____________________________________________________________ 8 A quick reference list Connections ___________________________________________________________ 9 Basic hookups to an antenna, cable, components, IR emitter and HDTV receiver Remote Control Functions _____________________________________________ 18 Features of the remote control, programming to work with other audio and video products, explanation of buttons, controlling the sleep timer...
Important Safeguards Please read all these instructions regarding your television set and retain for future refer- ence. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. 1. Read, Retain and Follow Instructions Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the appliance. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
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11. 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.
Wide Screen Television - displays pictures in a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio for models Wide Screen Formats - for displaying anamorphic DVDs on models VS-50805 and VS-60805 IRIS™ - room sensor that automatically adjusts brightness and contrast Multibrand Remote Control - use one remote control for many...
Shortcuts Connecting the TV to an antenna or wall outlet cable - page 9 Connecting an HD-1080 receiver - page 15 Remote control functions - pages 18-19 Menu screen summaries - pages 26-28 Setup Menu - pages 29-35 Setting the V-Chip parent lock - pages 44-48 Using PIP and POP features - page 60 Troubleshooting - page 73 DVD component video and HDTV video connection...
Connections TV to Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable Separate UHF and VHF antennas 1. Connect the UHF and VHF antenna leads to the UHF/VHF combiner. 2. Push the combiner onto ANT-A on the TV back panel. Twin lead antenna or wall outlet cable For antenna with twin flat leads 1.
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Connection of TV to VCR and Cable Box 1. Connect the incoming cable to ANT-A on the TV back panel. 2. Connect three coaxial cables as fol- lows: • One from LOOP-OUT on the TV back panel to IN on the back of the cable box.
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Connection of TV to VCR and Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable Antenna/Cable Connections 1. Connect the incoming cable to ANT-A on the TV back panel. 2. Connect two coaxial cables as follows: • One from LOOP-OUT on the TV back panel to ANTENNA IN on the VCR back panel.
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Connection of TV to Stereo Audio System 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. The red cable connects to the R (right) channel and the white cable connects to the L (left) channel.
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Connection of TV to AV Receiver 1. Connect a video cable from VIDEO, MONITOR OUT on the back of the AV Receiver to VIDEO, INPUT-1 on the TV back panel using a VIDEO cable. 2. Connect a video cable from VIDEO, MONITOR OUTPUT on the TV back panel to VIDEO TV IN on the back of the AV Receiver.
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Connection of TV to DVD with Component Video Outputs 1. Connect the Component Video cables from VIDEO OUT on the back of the DVD player to DVD VIDEO input on the TV back panel, matching the correct components: • Y to Y, •...
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Connectors for TV and Cable to HDTV Receiver The TV back panel has 5 RCA type connectors, for the HDTV connection. The back panel of your HDTV receiver may use RCA type connectors or BNC type connectors for its connec- tion.
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Connection of TV and Cable to HDTV Receiver Industry Standards for HDTV RGB signals systems, synchronizations and signal strengths have not been established. These inputs will not be compatible with all HDTV receivers that offer RGB. If your HDTV receiver offers both a HDTV component (Y, Pr, Pb) video system and a HDTV RGB video signals, Mitsubishi suggests you use the HDTV component video system.
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Connection of TV and Cable to HDTV Receiver with RGB Connections 1. Connect the outside antenna to ANT on the optional HDTV re- ceiver. 2. Connect the incoming cable to ANT- A on the television back panel. 3. Connect the RGB cables to the HDTV receiver and the televesion back panel.
Remote Control Functions Select switch Selects which A/V product will be controlled by the remote Numbers Individually select channels or enter information into SQV (SuperQuickView Scan through a memorized list of favorite channels INPUT Selects the signal you will watch (Ant-A, Ant-B, DTV, Input-1, Input-2, Input-3 [DVD component] and Input-4)
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Remote Control Functions, continued ENTER Use after selecting a channel number or menu item LIGHT Press to light the white buttons on the remote control CANCEL Clear SQV and some menu entries PIP/POP Use to display or change PIP or POP PIP INPUT Use to select the PIP or POP input source...
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Operating Your Remote Control Installing the batteries 1. Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow and sliding off the cover. 2. Load the batteries, making sure the polarities(+) and (-) are correct. I M P O R T A N T I M P O R T A N T When you replace the batteries in your remote control,...
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Remote Control of Other Audio and Video Products Programming the Remote to Control Other Brands of Audio and Video Products: • Move the slide switch at the top of the remote to select the audio or video product you want to control. •...
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Remote Control of Other Audio and Video Product, continued DVD Player codes: DVD/LDP brand Mitsubishi (DVD) Mitsubishi (LDP) Panasonic Pioneer DVD (LDP) Sony Toshiba To reset to default code, enter 000 AV Receiver codes: Audio brand Mitsubishi AV receiver with CD player Kenwood Onkyo Pioneer...
Remote Control Channel Selection There are several ways to select channels with the remote control: Changing Channels Numbers* enter the number, the channel will change in 4 seconds, or after the third number SQV (SuperQuickView press to see stored SQV channels, in order Channel press to view channels in order, including DTV...
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Remote Control of the Sleep Timer Setting the Sleep Timer Canceling the Sleep Timer SLEEP Press on the remote control. The TV will display the message: Sleep: SLEEP With each press of the time increases in 30 minute intervals until the maximum of 120 minutes is displayed. SLEEP Release when the desired time is set.
Menu System Your television has Mitsubishi’s exclusive screen information for menu choices and changes. A picture (icon) will be highlighted when selected with the ADJUST arrows. The picture (icon) indicates that a submenu or automatic function can be changed. Press the ENTER button to display the options or start the function.
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Menu Screens The Main Menu Screen will always be the first screen that appears when you press the button. MENU Basic set up instructions and procedures are available through the SETUP menu screens. You can put channels in memory, set the time and day, set your TV to be part of a Home Theater setup, view the menus in English or...
Menu Screens, continued Display captions or text, choose black or gray as the background color for the closed caption area, enable the DTV channel guide (when optional HDTV-1080 receiver Use to customize channel information for Ant-A, Ant-B, and DTV (if optional HD- 1080 receiver is connected).
Menu Screens, continued Set your TV to turn on automatically, block unwanted programs with the V-Chip lock, converge (align) the three main colors, change the screen resolution and display a blue screen when showing an input with no signal. Adjusts some or all of the audio and video settings.
SETUP Menu Remote control menu selection: MENU to display the Main Menu ENTER to select the SETUP menu to select the menu item to change This selection memorizes the channels your TV can receive and skips the unused or weak channels.
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SETUP Menu, continued AUTO (automatic) Clock Settings The clock setting of Auto will automatically set the day and time using Extended Data Service (XDS) time data available when tuned to a PBS or other channel that carries this service. For the Auto mode you will need to select the correct time zone (Atlantic, Eastern, Central,...
SETUP Menu, continued Remote control menu selection: MENU to display the Main Menu ENTER to select the SETUP menu to select the menu item to change Manual Clock Settings For the Manual clock setting, select the current time, including AM or PM. Press to slowly adjust the time.
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SETUP Menu, continued The AV Connection Menu allows you to customize the way your TV works with other audio and video components, for a complete Home Theater experience. You can adjust: AV Network (Active or Off) TV Speakers (On or Off), AV Receiver (None, Mits A, Mits B, Other) Set to Active if you are using...
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Remote control menu selection: MENU to display the Main Menu ENTER to select the SETUP menu to select the menu item to change This selection will turn on or off the TV’s internal speakers. You may select Off when sending the sound through a separate stereo system or surround sound AV receiver.
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Setup Menu, continued AV Receiver choices: None When you have not connected an AV receiver monitor video output to the TV INPUT-1 video input. The TV will send a video signal to the TV Monitor output. Mits-A When you have connected a Mitsubishi digital AV receiver (digital surround sound) model M-VR 800 or M-VR1000.
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Setup Menu, continued Remote control menu selection: MENU to display the Main Menu ENTER to select the SETUP menu to select the menu item to change Assign Input turns off unused inputs, or turns them on again, or changes the name of the input.
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CAPTIONS Menu roadcasters can send either standard or text closed captioning. Standard closed captioning follows the dialogue of the characters on-screen and displays in a small section of the screen. Text closed captioning often contains information such as weather or news and covers a large portion of the on-screen program.
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Captions Menu, continued Remote control menu selection: MENU to display the Main Menu ENTER to select CAPTIONS menu to select the menu item to change To make the closed captions easier to read, you can choose to display the background color as either black or gray translucence.
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CHANNEL EDIT Menu Select Ant-A, Ant-B or DTV (with optional HDTV re- ceiver). For each antenna, you can add or delete chan- nels in memory, name chan- nels and add channels to the SQV (SuperQuickView ) list. I M P O R T A N T I M P O R T A N T I M P O R T A N T I M P O R T A N T...
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The Channel Edit Menu, continued Remote control menu selection: MENU to display the Main Menu ENTER to select CHANNEL EDIT menu to select the menu item to change After all available channels have been memorized with the “Memorize Channels” feature, weaker channels viewed with Ant-A or Ant-B can be added back in or unwanted channels can be...
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The Channel Edit Menu, continued SQV (SuperQuickView ™ allows you to put together a list of your favorite channels, from Ant-A, Ant-B or DTV (if optional HD-1080 receiver is connected). You can store up to 6 SQV channels in each of the 9 different memory banks.
ADVANCED FEATURES Menu Remote control menu selection: MENU to display the Main Menu ENTER to select ADVANCED FEATURES menu to select the menu item to change The timer will automatically, at a specific time, turn the TV on, if it is off. It will tune to a channel on: Ant-A, Ant-B,...
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Advanced Features Menu, continued Select the hour and minute, including AM or PM, when the television is to turn on. Press to slowly adjust the time. Press and hold to quickly adjust the time. Select the days that the television will turn on auto- matically.
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Advanced Features Menu, continued Remote control menu selection: MENU to display the Main Menu ENTER to select ADVANCED FEATURES menu to select the menu item to change Select the input to use when the timer turns on the TV, or changes the input, if the TV is already on.
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Advanced Features Menu, continued The V-Chip Parent Lock allows you to Block or Allow programs based on ratings sent by the broadcast sta- tions. The default setting is to allow all programs. You can block programs by the type of program and by the categories you want blocked.
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Advanced Features Menu, continued V-Chip rating information is not currently included in all programs sent by broadcast- ers. This means you may not be able to block the pro- grams. For a more complete blocking system, see the V-CHIP HOURS/LOCK BY TIME section.
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The V-Chip Parent Lock, continued Lettered Categories to be used with TV Ratings: • FV - Fantasy Violence • D - Sexual Dialog • L - Adult Language • S - Sexual Situations • V - Violence Example: If you block TV-MA V then, TV-PG V and TV-14 V will also be blocked. Programs Not Rated: This is an actual broadcast rating for programs that contain V-Chip information of “Not Rated”, “N/A”...
The V-Chip Parent Lock, continued Remote control menu selection: MENU to display the Main Menu ENTER to select the menu category to select the menu item to change Using the V-CHIP HOURS/ LOCK BY TIME menu, you can activate the V-Chip or lock the entire television, during specific hours by: 1.
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The V-Chip Parent Lock, continued Lock by Time is an entire TV locking system based on viewing times. When used, the entire TV will be locked between the specified hours. To use the TV during the locked period, you must enter your four digit passcode.
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Advanced Features Menu, continued Your Mitsubishi Projection TV has three picture tubes with large diameter lenses which are aligned to properly converge the projected light beams on the screen. Each picture tube projects only one color: red, green or blue. During production, your television was carefully adjusted to properly align...
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The Advanced Features Menu, continued When the Red and Blue lines are properly converged, the on-screen crosshairs will be white. You can use to move the colors toward or away from the crosshairs, until the crosshairs are white. VIDEO Press to switch between RED and BLUE.
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The Advanced Features Menu, continued Before you can adjust the Advanced Convergence, you must adjust the convergence for both Red and Blue. Use the buttons to move the flashing bracket to a position that needs adjustment. ENTER Press to stop the flashing.
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The Advanced Features Menu, continued Your Mitsubishi television automatically doubles the lines of the standard 480i (interlaced) pictures. This provides a smoother, more film like image. The default doubling is 480p (progressive). If you prefer, you can choose to display the picture as 960i (interlaced).
AUDIO VIDEO SETTINGS Menu Each of the 7 inputs has its own audio video memory. You can adjust the individual audio or video settings for each input. There are two ways to adjust the settings: by using the remote control buttons with the Menu screen, or with the AUDIO or VIDEO button on the...
Audio/Video Settings Menu AV Reset will return the audio and video settings of the currently selected input’s memory to the original factory adjustments Select either AUDIO SETTINGS or VIDEO SET- TINGS. Then adjust the individual settings with See pages 56-58 for descrip- tions of the individual audio and video settings.
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Audio/Video Settings Menu, continued Using the AUDIO or VIDEO button on the remote control VIDEO AUDIO 1. Press repeatedly until the desired setting displays at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press to change the setting. In 5 seconds the display will disappear.
Audio/Video Settings Menu, continued Adjusting the picture Descriptions of video settings ™ IRIS is the Intelligent Room Illumination (light) Sensor. When IRIS is on, your TV will automati- cally adjust the picture contrast and brightness for the best picture based on your room lighting. When turned on, Contrast and Brightness cannot be adjusted manually.
Audio/Video Settings Menu, continued Adjusting the sound Descriptions of 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. You can set this setting to “Off”, “Simulated Stereo”...
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Audio/Video Settings Menu, continued Adjusting the sound, continued Listen to for DTV (when using optional HD-1080 receiver) allows you to determine which language your TV will receive a broadcast in, if that language is available for the program. The possible choices are: Listen to is not available for INPUTs PIP Audio Output is available on models WT-46805, WS-55805, WS-55905, WS-65905 and WS- 73905.
Special Remote Control Functions When your remote control has been programmed to operate other manufacturer’s products the functions it performs on each layer will vary by manufacturer and model. The most common functions are: VCR: • POWER • CHANNEL up/down •...
PIP/POP Activating PIP/POP For models VS-50805 and VS-60805, press PIP/POP once to turn on PIP, a second time for a smaller size PIP and a third time to turn off PIP. For widescreen models, WT-46805, WS-55805, WS-55905, WS-65905 and WS-73905, press PIP/POP to activate the PIP and POP modes.
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Using PIP and POP Features, continued Using the PIP INPUT button Ant-A 002 KCBS PIP A 017 Standard TV-PG DLSV SQV-1 Using the PIP CH button Using the ADJUST button CABLE/DBS/DTV AUDIO Using the PAUSE button POP (select switch must be in TV position) PIP INPUT PIP/POP 1.
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Using PIP and POP Features, continued Using the EXCH button with PIP Input -1 Ant-A 002 KCBS Input-1 PIP A002 Standard Standard Stereo TV-Y7 TV-Y7 SQV2 Using the PIP/POP button to display Side-by-Side or POP’S (Picture-Outside-Picture’s) for models WT -46805, WS-55805, WS-55905, WS-65905, WS-73905 Your choices are to view: Side-by-Side Three POP’s...
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“aspect ratio 2.35:1”. These images will still show small black bars at the top and bottom of the screen when displayed in the Expand format. Standard shape models VS-50805 and VS-60805 These models have two different shapes or formats for use with traditional TV broadcasts, video- tapes, laser discs, standard DVD players (not DVD 480p).
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Widescreen models WT -46805, WS-55805, WS-55905, WS-65906 and WS-73905 Standard Picture Standard format FORMAT Press for Expand format FORMAT Press for Zoom format Standard models VS-50805 and VS-60805 Standard format Wide format Letterbox, non-anamorphic Standard format FORMAT Press for Expand format FORMAT...
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Remote Control of the Active AV Network The AV Network is a special feature that makes it easier to use your television and Mitsubishi VCR together. When the AV Network is connected, you can point the remote control at the television, and it will pass the remote control command to your Mitsubishi VCR.
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Mitsubishi Home Theater IR System Control using Infrared Emitter The Mitsubishi Home Theater IR System Control is a special feature that makes it easier to use your television with a Mitsubishi digital AV receiver. Once your equipment is properly connected and set up, your TV and Mitsubishi digital AV receiver will change inputs together, to match high resolution pictures with the proper surround sound.
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Mitsubishi Home Theater IR System Control using Infrared r, continued Emitte Special setups: TV Menu selection for AV connections pages 32-34 TV Speakers: Off AV Receiver: Mits A (if you have Mitsubishi AV receiver model M-VR800 or M-VR1000) Mits B (if you have a Mitsubish AV receiver model M-VR700 or M-VR900) Audio Output: Fixed Remote Control, pages 21-22 Set the slide switch to the TV position and follow the programming instructions using the AV...
Front Control Panel Functions VS-50805, WS-55805 and VS-60805 VIDEO L-AUDIO-R S-VIDEO ENTER INPUT TIMER POWER MENU A/V RESET ADJUST ENTER MENU CANCEL ADJUST INPUT-4 You can use ADJUST, ENTER, MENU and CANCEL found below the buttons to change settings, while in the menus...
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S-VIDEO L-AUDIO-R L-AUDIO-R Turns the TV on or off. The green timer light (models VS-50805, WS-55805 and VS-60805) or power light (models WT-46805, WS- 55905,WS-65905 and WS-73905) shines steadily when the power is Intelligent Room Illumination (light) Sensor. Turn this feature on or off using the VIDEO button on your remote.
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Back Panel Functions VS-50805 and VS-60805 VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO (MONO) DVD VIDEO LOOP ANT-B ANT-A WT-46805, WS-55805, WS-55905,WS-65905 and WS-73905 VIDEO AUDIO S-VIDEO (MONO) DVD VIDEO LOOP ANT-A ANT-B HIGH-DEFINITION INTERFACE INPUT-1 INPUT-2 HDTV CONTROL INPUT-3 ACTIVE A/V HOME NETWORK...
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Back Panel Functions, continued INPUT -1 and 2 S-Video, Video VIDEO S-VIDEO INPUT-1 INPUT-2 INPUT -1 and 2 audio input AUDIO (MONO) INPUT-1 INPUT-2 INPUT -3, S-Video, Video and DVD component video and audio input INPUT-3 DVD VIDEO Antenna (ANT -A, LOOP-OUT, ANT -B) LOOP ANT-A...
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Back Panel Functions, continued Active A/V Network ACTIVE A/V NETWORK IR HOME THEATER HOME THEATER MONITOR OUTPUT MONITOR OUTPUT (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO PIP AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT (MONO) AUDIO Connects Mitsubishi products that have an A/V network terminal. Use with the IR emitter (included with this TV) and a Mitsubishi A/V receiver to set up a Home Theater system.
Troubleshooting Problem • The TV remote control doesn't work • The TV takes several seconds to respond to channel commands • You can't access a channel • On-screen displays appear each time you change a function • You can't program the TV to turn on automatically •...
This projection television uses picture tubes to project the image to the screen. All picture tubes age with use. As they age, their light output is gradually reduced. Normal television pictures fill the screen with constantly changing images.
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Important Notes, continued Warning: If you place speakers next to the TV, make sure they are magnetically shielded. Ordinary speakers will cause distortion in the picture due to their strong magnets. This distortion, however, will not permanently harm the picture tubes. If you place non-shielded speakers next to the TV, they may affect the convergence.
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If Service is Required If you are unable to correct a problem with your TV, consult your Mitsubishi dealer or Mitsubishi Authorized Warranty Service Center. DO NOT adjust any controls not described in this owner’s guide. DO NOT remove the protective back cover of this unit. If you see the following display on your screen, you should not change any settings.
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Appendix 1- Diamond Shield The custom-fitted Diamond Shield is an extra protection for your television screen. It has a subtle tint that enhances picture contrast. It can be removed or installed, according to your preference. Wear cotton gloves to prevent putting fingerprints on the Diamond Shield. Removal of the Diamond Shield: •...
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Illustration 2 Illustration 2 Illustration 2 Illustration 2 VS-50805, WS-55805 and VS-60805 I l l u s t r a t i o n 4 I l l u s t r a t i o n 4 I l l u s t r a t i o n 4...
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Appendix 2 - Remote Control Programming Codes See pages 19-20 for instructions on applying these codes AV Receiver Mitsubishi 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015 Admiral Aiwa 225, 226 Denon 234, 235, 236 Fisher Gerrard Harman Kardon Jensen 232, 233 Kenwood 200, 208 Magnavox...
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Appendix 2 - Remote Control Programming Codes, continued Mitsubishi Admiral Aiwa Akai Audio Dynamic Bell & Howell Broksonic Canon Citizen Craig Curtis Mathes Daewoo Dimensia Emerson Fisher Funai Go Video Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay Jensen Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex Minolta Multitech Olympic...
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Appendix 3 - Bypassing the V-Chip Parent Lock Cut along dotted line and file after reading. After you set the lock, you will need your passcode in order to: • view a V-Chip locked program • view the locked TV •...
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Appendix 4 - INPUT -3 Video Connection Compatiblity INPUT -3 Component Video connection compatibility This input is compatible with component video signals from standard DVD players and other equipment that send standard NTSC component video, also known as 480i. This input may also be compatible with some newer DVD players, that are described as 480p or progressive scan.
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Index Adjusting the picture 56 Adjusting the sound 57–58 Back panel functions 70–72 Cleaning 75 Codes AV receiver 22, 79 Cable box 21 DVD player 22, 79 Satellite receiver 21, 79 VCR 21, 80 Connection of TV and cable to HD-1080 Receiver 15 HDTV Receiver 16 HDTV receiver with component...
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Irvine, CA 92618-1904 RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS DEALER NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY PHONE ( MITSUBISHI PROJECTION TELEVISION LIMITED WARRANTY is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 30 SERIAL NO. MODEL NO. STATE PURCHASE DATE...