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_MITSUBISHI
A GUIDE FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT
PROJECTION TELEVISION
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL
VS-472R
F
For
future
reference,
record
the
serial
nurqber
,
the
space
below.
Serial
number:
The
serial
number
is located
on
the
rear
cocer
of the
set.

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  • Page 1 _MITSUBISHI A GUIDE FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT PROJECTION TELEVISION OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL VS-472R future reference, record serial nurqber space below. Serial number: serial number is located rear cocer of the set.
  • Page 2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended alert user...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR PROJECTION TV AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE PROJECTION 1. Read Instructions Projection TV is to be placed in a rack or the safety operating instructions bookcase,...
  • Page 4 a Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper, No. 8 AWG Object and Liquid Entry (8.4 mm2) aluminum. No. 11' AWG (1.0 mm 2) Never push objects of any kind into this Projection TV through openings as they may copper-clad steel or bronze wire, or larger, as a touch dangerous voltage points or short-out ground wire.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS ............................CARE ................................BEFORE OPERATING ..........................FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS • FRONT PANEL CONTROLS-LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION ............• REAR PANEL TERMINOLOGY AND DESCRIPTION ................CON NECTtNG YOUR TV TO AN ANTENNA, CABLE, OR VCR ........6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 INITIAL SET-UP PROCEDURE •...
  • Page 6: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS CAUTIO N: AVOID CONTACT WITH THE SCREEN SURFACE DURING INSTALLATION. ROUGH HANDLING CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE. STILL PICTURE CAUSE MARKED PHOSPHOR Still images or characters, when used for an extended period of time, may mark phosphor of the CRT. Avoid repeated or extended use of a VIDEO GAME or a VIDEO CAMERA with a constant pattern.
  • Page 7: Before Operating

    BEFORE OPERATING Please review the following important instructions before operating your new MITSUBISHI Projection Television. LOCATION Choose a location where direct sunlight or other bright light does not fall directly on the screen surface. Choose a well ventilated location away from radiators or other heat sources and at least 4 inches away from walls.
  • Page 8: Features And Functions

    FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS - LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION DISPLAY Remote Control Sensor Channel Selection Indicator--_ MAIN Power Indicator OFF TIMER Indicator CH-PROG Indicator SAP Broadcast Indicator STEREO Broadcast Indicator CONTROL PANEL Audio EXPansion Buttol Tuning Mode Controls STEREO/SAP/MONO Button-- ------_] OFF TIMER Button...
  • Page 9 DISPLAY CHannel PROGram Indicator Remote Control Sensor Illuminates to confirm CHANNEL PROGRAM Receives the infra-red light transmission from the remote control transmitter. is set to automatically turn the TV set on at the programmed time. 12_ Channel Selection Indicator SAP Broadcast Indicator The number corresponding...
  • Page 10: Rear Panel Terminology And Description

    REAR PANEL TERMINOLOGY AND DESCRIPTION ---ArIT-- UHF-- [_ ----_ UHF antenna terminals VHF-- VHF (A, B) antenna terminal audio wo_o VIDE() INPUT AUDIO (R (MONO), terminals INPUT terminals --'--L--., AUDIO (R, L) "_ VIDE() OUTPUT OUTPUT terminals VIDEO terminal SPEAKER switch -----J- 60Hz...
  • Page 11 CONNECTING YOUR TV TO AN ANTENNA, CABLE, OR VCR. instructions detailed in the next pages represent the most common hookup configurations. your system requirements are not shown, please consult your dealer or cable company for additional information. SELECT THE CONNECTION PROCEDURE THAT INCLUDES...
  • Page 12 SEPARATE UHF AND VHF ANTENNAS OR CABLE WITHOUT DECODER ANTENNA (CHANNELS 14-83) VHF ANTENNA (CHANNELS 2-13) \\\\ \\[_ I ,, ----300.Q FLAT 300.(_ FLAT --_ TWl N LEAD TWIN LEAD ---75_ COAXIAL CABLE transformer Matching ANT_ -- _._-- 300_ ANT.A ANT.B EXTERNAL ANTENNA...
  • Page 13 IF A SINGLE ANTENNA FOR BOTH VHF AND UHF IS IJSED Connect UHF/VHF splitter "VHF 75£" antenna terminal Connect to "UHF" From UHFNHF antenna antenna terminals Connections from UHFNHF antenna using splitter type "A" with 75 ohm cable input, 75 ohm VHF cable output, 300 ohm...
  • Page 14 CONNECTING YOUR CABLE CONVERTER If your cable system uses a decoder (converter) encoded ("scrambled") channels, then connecting decoder as shown below will result in greater convenience in tuning. The following additional equipment (not included) is required: 1 TV splitter (75D, RF 2-Way), 3 lengths of 75_! coaxial...
  • Page 15 VCR AND CABLE WITHOUT A DECODER BOX OR VCR AND UHF/VHF ANTENNA This set is equipped with 2 sets of AUDIONIDEO INPUT terminals labeled EXT.-1 and EXT-2. Connecting a VCR to these terminals will result in a clearer picture than if connected through either antenna inputs ("A"...
  • Page 16 CONNECTING A VCR AND CABLE WITH DECODER If your cable system uses a decoder or converter for its "scrambled premium" channels, then connecting the decoder as shown will result in greater convenience in tuning. ]-his set is also equipped with 2 sets of AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT terminals labeled EXT-1 and EXT-2.
  • Page 17 CABLE FROM OUTSIDE CABLE C ONVERTER BOXF_E,_R P ANEL _ r)f] -------_- TO TV FROM AUDIO VIOEO --flHTPII" E×T SP[aQ) VCR REAR PANEL VHF IN UHF IN UHF-OUT I8_" rvo,o VHF-OUT ® NOTE: Cable (CATV or HRC) services can vary from area to area.
  • Page 18 CONNECTING THE PROJECTION TV TO YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM INPUT AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO SYSTEM REAR PANEL (__) EXT. _EXT.2 VIDEO I °F °T 1. Connect the AUDIO OUTPUT terminals to the AUX IN terminals of your audio system as shown. 2. Set SPEAKER switch to the JII"EXT"...
  • Page 19: Initial Set-Up Procedure

    INITIAL SET-UP PROCEDURE All settings made in sections A, B and C are retained when the power is turned off and on. These settings must be reset if power is interrupted or the MAIN power switch is turned off. IN ORDER TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THE CONVENIENCE F:EATURES BUILT INTO THIS PRODUCT PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING 3 SECTIONS THROUGHLY.
  • Page 20: Section [-B-]Automatic/Manualtuning Mode

    2. Press the SELECT buttonto change the activeselection asfolh)ws: SELECT SELECT SELECT CAl_v ' CA'fV -'HRC CA1V I l _ "HRC" cable rece _tion Regular broadcast CATV" cable reception reception Some cable systems "HRC" to reduce adjacent channel interference. If the cable to which subscribe uses...
  • Page 21 1. Confirm that"WRITE-ERASE" is SELECTed and flashing. If not press the SELECT button to change from "SKIP" to "WRITE.ERASE". SELECT SELECT %111111111# WRITE.ERASE _WRITE -ERASE I '_ SKIP G SKIP 2. Press MODE button to complete all the MODE SEI_ECTions place them memory.
  • Page 22: Channel Selection

    CHANNEL SELECTION CHANNEL MEMORY TUNING (Y• KEYS) CHANNEL MEMORY tuning can proceed only SECTION [C-] "PROG- • RAMMING THE CHANNEL MEMORY" has been completed. Press the channel keys marked • or Y. Channel tuning will automati-- cally proceed to the next memorized channel.
  • Page 23: Manual Fine Tuning

    MANUAL FINE TUNING NOTE: FINE TUNING can only proceed if the "MANUAL." MODI- has been selectecl. MODE SELECT MODE \1111111 AUTO- MANUA. -_UTO MANUAL /1111111 Press MODE twice Press to Press MODE to conclude MODE SELECT twice "MANUAL" selection. 1. Select the channel to be fine tuned.
  • Page 24: Adjusting The Convergence

    ADJUSTING THE CONVERGI:-NCE Your MITSUBISHI Projection Television has three picture tubes and large diameter lenses which are arranged in-line to project the light beams. Each picture tube projects only one color: red, green or blue. For the best color picture,...
  • Page 25: Adjusting The Picture

    ADJUSTING THE PICTURE VERTICAL HOLD Adjust Vertical HOLD to eli- minate picture roll down as illustrated. PICTURE CONTROL PIX (picture) control adjusts picture sharpness. Rotate clockwise to increase picture sharpness (SHARP) counter- clockwise to decrease picture sharpness (SOFT). Adjust to your preference or rotate to the center...
  • Page 26 TINT CONTROL The TINT control adjusts the delicate tones of color. Press the TINT I_ button to add green tint to _:hecolor tone or the TINT • button to add red tint to the color tone. Adjust to obtain the best _ITINTI_ flesh tones according...
  • Page 27: Audio Reception

    AUDIO RECEPTION This set is equipped to receive broadcast stereo and SAP (Separate Audio Program) transmissions. addition, a sound expansion circuit is provided to simulate stereo sound when receiving monural broadcasts, cable TV, or signals from external units connected to tt_e rear panel audio inputs.
  • Page 28 MONO RECEPTION Occasionally broadcast stereo transmissions contain excessive background noise (hiss) particularly in "fringe" areas located far from the broadcast station. Press the STereo/SAP/MONO button to select MONO STEREO /SAP and reduce the background noise level. The on-screen /MONO MONO display appears for 5 seconds.
  • Page 29: Remote Control Transmit

    TV in the dark room. NOTE: 1. The panel control MAIN power switch must be set to the ON position for remote control operation. 2. ASK your MITSUBISHI Dealer which VCR models can be operated by this remote control transmitter. DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONS Transmission window...
  • Page 30 Point remote control transmitter toward remote control sensor on the Projection _._] Press the desired function button on the remote control transmiller. The Projection -IV can operated with remote unit up to a distance of about 6 meters (20 feet). If the transmission indicator...
  • Page 31: Sefi-Ing The Presenttime

    SPECIAL FUNCTIONS AND FI'ATURES SETTING THE PRESENT TIME Press TIME/CHannel PROGram button. The time and channel display appears on-screen in yellow. The day of the week POSITION flashes. .MON'- - - : -- \lll Press the SET button to set the present day of the week.
  • Page 32: Programming The Tvtoturn On Automatically

    PROGRAMMING THE TV TO TURN ON AUTOMATICALLY (CHANNEL PROGRAM) The CHANNEL PROGRAM feature allows the -IV set to be programmed to automatically turn on at a predetermined time to two different programs during week everyday (ALL) continuous programming of daily broadcasts.
  • Page 33: Howthe Channel Program Timer Operates

    Press the SET button to set the desired channel number. The display changes cyclicly as follows: 6 Posil_ 1 ALL P 7 : 30 In TV mode E-_03-_04_ ..--_83_02J A-'2'3: /i,, in CATV mode L*03-÷04_..-_64_95-_96-*99_01--*02J Select channel numb_ In HRC mode Same as CATV mode Press TIME/CHannel-PROGram...
  • Page 34: Canceling The Channel Program

    CANCELING THE CHANNEL PROGRAM Press the TIME/CHannel PROGram button to display the program number (either 1 or 2) that is to be canceled. Press the CHannel PROGram CANCEL button. The day setting returns to "MON" and the hour and minute displays are blank.
  • Page 35: Programming The Tv To Turn Off Automatically

    PROGRAMMING THE TV TO TURN OFF AUTOMATICALLY (OFF TIMER) The OFF TIMER is a built-in clocktimer which may be set to turn off the television after a preset time interval has elapsed. The oft time is displayed on screen for 5 seconds when the OFF TIMER is set.
  • Page 36: How To Restrict Access Of Up To Two Channels

    HOW TO RESTRICT ACCESS OF UP TO TWO CHANNELS (CHANNEL LOCK) The CHANNEL LOCK feature allows up to two channels to be locked with access only via a 4 digit code. The CHANNEL LOCK feature is primarily designed to allow parents to prevent the unauthorized...
  • Page 37 Press the SET button to set the channel number to be locked. LOCK 1 2 3 4 Select the channel number. To LOCK only one channel proceed to Step 8. To LOCK an additional channel press the POSITION button again. The display for the second channel LOCI( 1 2 3 4 to be locked flashes.
  • Page 38: Accessinga Locked Channel

    ACCESSING A LOCKED CHANNEL This feature is intended to ensure that locked channels are not accidenNy left unlocked after viewing. It allows a locked channel to be accessed once per code entry. Tuning from the accessed locked channel to another station or turning the TV set off and on and attempting to tune to a locked channel requires...
  • Page 39: Cancelling The Channel Lock

    CANCELING THE CHANNEL LOCK Canceling the CHANNEL LOCK permits unrestricted access to all channels. To view a locked channel without cenceling CHANNEL LOCK see ACCESSING A LOCKED CHANNEL Press the LOCK button on the control panel. The on-screen display appears in red.
  • Page 40: On-Screen Information Display

    ON-SCREEN INFORMATION DISPLAY The displays illustrated below appear when a function is adjusted or when the DISPLAY button pressed. To check the status of various functions, without selecting or adjusting them, press the DISPLAY button repeatedly until the desired on-screen display appears.
  • Page 41 FUNCTION NHEN THIS BUTTON IS PRESSED TELEVISION (TV) EXT 1 OR EXT 2 VOLUME VOL& VOLT Green -_ VOLU ME-- -- _'ellow CONTRAST CONT CONTRAST__ .,ello w • Green1---- TINT COLOR TINT-- --fellow Red/Green -- ---_ COLOR TINT " COLOR ---- --Yellow Green --_m...
  • Page 42: Before Calling For Service

    If you unable to correct the problem, consult your MITSUBISHI Dealer or MITSUBISHI Authori,,ed Warranty Service Center. Do not adjust controls described in this instruction book. Do not remove the protective back cover...
  • Page 44 MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC SALES AMERICA, INC. 5757 PLAZA DRIVE P.O.BOX 6007 CYPRESS, CA. 90630-0007 Printed in Japan...

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