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Mitsubishi CS-31305 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 _,_ MITSUBISHI Television Owner's Guide o 000000...
  • Page 2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF E/.ECTRIC 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 alert the user to the presence...
  • Page 3 MITSUBISHI Table of Contents OWNER'S GUIDE Important Safeguards ..............Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi ..........Summary of Special Features ..........Unpacking Your TV ............What's in Each Chapter ............Some Conventions Used in this Guide ....... Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your TV ........

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    UsingtheAdvanced Features......... Settingthetimer ............Usingthe parental l ock ..........UsingtheSuperQuickViewtuning ......65 Selecting anadvanced P IPfunction (CS-31305, CS-31309, andCK-31304 o nly)..6 6 Chapter 4: Using the Special Features ......Understanding the On-Screen Displays ......Using the Off-Timer ............Setting the off-timer.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TV RF, CEIVER AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED THE TV RECEIVER. Ventilation 1. Read Instructions Slots and openings inthe cabinet are provided All the safety and operating instructions should for ventilation...
  • Page 6 14. Power Lines 18. Servicing Do not attempt to service this TV receiver An outside antenna system should not be located yourself as opening or removing covers may in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other expose you to dangerous voltage or other electric...
  • Page 7 Welcome to Mitsubishi PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi TV. Your TV is designed for superb viewing pleasure as well as continuLed reliability. To familiarize you with your TV and owner's guide, we suggest that you read through...
  • Page 8 Summary of Special Features Your top rated Mitsubishi _i'v"delivers: • 181-Channel Capacity --- programs up to 181 channels, ensuring your continued viewing pleasure as cable services continue to expand. • Two-Speaker Sound System --- a :special speaker system that produces clear stereo sound.

  • Page 9: Guide

    € Unoacking Your What you will find As you unpack your new TV, please check to be sure that along with the TV, the following ite.ms are included: • an owner's guide containing a warranty, • a registration card, • a remote control transmitter, •...
  • Page 10 The appendix explains a procedure that allows you to bypass parental lock. You'll also find a detailed index at the back of the book. Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi...
  • Page 11 Some Conventions Used in this Guide Mitsubishi has gone to great effort to provide users with an easy-to- follow, useful owner's guide. You will find that different types of information are treated in different ways. Users should read information labeled...
  • Page 12 CHAPTER Getting to Know Your Now that you've unpacked your TV, read through the safel_y infor- mation, and glanced at the overview explaining how this owner's guide is organized, it's time to become familiar with the buttons and controls you'll be using when you operate the TV.
  • Page 13 * Overview of the Control Panel Control panel models CS-31205, CS-31305, CS-31309 remote control sensor Control panel for model CK-31304 INPUT Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your TV...
  • Page 14 power / program timer indicator This indicator lights up in green when you turn the TV on; it lights up in red when the timer is set and the TV's power is off; it lights in orange if the timer is set and the TV's power is on.
  • Page 15 Overview of the Remote Control Getting ready to use the remote, control installing the batteries Take the box containing two AA size batteries from the packing bag. Remove the back cover of the remote control by pushing in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 16 some do's don'ts To ensure that your remote control will continue working properly, follow these g_aidelines: • Don't press two or more butto:ns at the same time, unless specifically instructed to do so in this owner's guide. • Don't allow the remote control to get wet or become heated.
  • Page 17 Remote control buttons functions "B- CABLE VCR-A VCR. B (C;5 CiC) (::Z:) (__..5 • REC STOP PAUSE PLAY MUTE-: ,_b,"X, VOLUME INPUT CHANNEL 8 O" © ® ® ® MENU CANCEL DISPLAY HOME CC) CZ) _ C._..-_ VCR/TV OFF-T INDEX Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your 'PV...
  • Page 18 ® VCR buttons These buttons can be used to control VCRs. The remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi VCRs, and it can be pro- grammed to operate VCRs from other manufacturers. (The CS- 31205 remote control does not have index buttons.) ®...
  • Page 19 Remote control buttons functions (cont.) audio and video controls These buttons are used together to adjust audio and video functions (other than wvlume) with a two-step process: you use the audio or video button to select a function, then you use the adjust up/down button_,;...
  • Page 20 display button (DISPLAY) Use this button to view an on-screen summary of the current TV settings and the displays :related to Extended Data Services (XDS). ® home button (HOME) Press this button to return to regular TV viewing from the on- screen displays and menus.
  • Page 21 CHAPTER. Connecting Your This chapter offers step-by--step instructions for completing most common hook-ups. It contains the following sections: € Overview of the Back Panel. Basic Connections...
  • Page 22 Overview of the Back Panel VHF/UHF (75_) antenna terminal Connect a cable antenna or a VHF/UHF antenna here. video output terminal these terminals to "send out" the TV_s video signal to a VCR, a video cop), processor, etc. (_) audio output terminals Use these...
  • Page 23 (_) S-VIDEO input terminal Use these terminals to "bring in" a Supc_r VHS (S-VHS _signal from a VCR or disc player into the TV. Important: If you connect Super VHS equipment, this ia_ut will automatically be the input for viewing your VCR. video input terminal...
  • Page 24 If you are having difficulty making the cormections to your TV, you may want to contact your Mitsubishi dealer or your local cable company. This section explains: • TV + antenna or cable without...
  • Page 25 TV + antenna or cable without a ,decoder equipment you will need If you have a standard 75-ohm coaxial cable, you will not need additional equipment. If your' antenna has two leads (called fiat twin leads), you'll need: One 75-300 ohm transformer. Cable TV Rear Terminals }----...
  • Page 26 + cable with a decoder equipment will need Use this hook-up if you need a decoder box to descramble cable channels. When you complete this hook-up, you should set up your remote control to operate your cable box (see page 37). To complete the hook-up, you'll need:...

  • Page 27: Antennas

    TV + separate and VHF antennas equipment you will need If UHF and VItF signals are brought into your home with two separate antennas, you'll need to combine the antennas in order to connect them to the TV. To do this you wi]l need a UHF/VHF combiner.
  • Page 28 TV + VCR + antenna or cable witlhout decoder equipment you will need You may want to connect a VCR along with :your antennas or cable. To complete this hook-up, you may need tile fol|owing equipment: • One 75 ohm coaxial cable, One set of RCA pin-type audio cables,...
  • Page 29 procedure (See illustration on the following page.) Connect the incoming cable or antenna to the ANTENNA terminal on the VCR. Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA terminal on the VCR. Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to the antenna terminal on the TV.

  • Page 30: Without

    TV + antenna or cable without decoder box (cont.) VCR Antenna Terminals -_:_::}--- Incoming Cable or Antenna Antenna VCR Rear Terminals Wh,te Lead 1" :----- Cable AUDIO "_ VIDEO Coqnect either one _ TV Rear Terminals Red Lead Chapter 2: Connecting Your TV...
  • Page 31 TV + VCR + cable with a decoder equipment you will need This hook-up will allow you to watch a non-scrambled channel while you are recording another chanael. When you complete this hook-up, you should set up your remote control to operate your cable box (see page 37).
  • Page 32 + VCR + cable with a decoder (cont.) procedure Connect the incoming cable 1:othe IN terminal on the two-way splitter. Connect a coaxial cable to one of the OUT terminals on the two- way splitter. Connect the other end of this (:able to the antenna terminal on the back of the TV.
  • Page 33 Cable Decoder Rear Terminals VCR Rear TerminaLs AUDIO OUT Antenna Antenna Terminals Red Lead TV Rear Terminals Connect either one-_ Yellow Lead VHF/UHF Basic Connections...
  • Page 34 TV + audio system equipment you will need To hook up an audio system, you will need: • One set of RCA pin audio cables. procedure Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminals the back of the TV. Use the red cable to connect the right (R) channel...
  • Page 35 CHAPTER THREE Operating Your Now that your TV is connected to the cable, antenna, or external components, it's time to enjoy your equipm_ent. This chapter will explain how to operate the TV, first focusing on functio_as tlhat are basic and easy and then explaining some advanced features.
  • Page 36 Getting Started This section is designed to get you started enjoying your new TV. If you follow these procedures one by one, you will soon begin discov- ering everything your television can do. You'll find information • Using the remote control to operate cable...

  • Page 37: To Operate Cable Boxes

    Using the remote control to operate cable boxes other brands of VCRs operating Mitsubishi components This TV's remote control comes programmed to operate Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs. The select buttons (across the top of the remote control) determine which component...
  • Page 38 0t through If your VCR is this If your V( is this ...enter this code ...enter this code brand... bra: Mitsubishi (A) Phi "ps 03, 10, 11 Mitsubishi (B) Quasar Canon 08, 13, 20 Emerson 04,05 Sm Wo Funai...
  • Page 39 VCR: VCR-A, VCR-B. or CABLE. Point the remote control at the VCR and press the desired buttons. If you are using a Mitsubishi VCR, you will be able to use all of the buttons on the remote control to operate...
  • Page 40 Using the remote control to operate cable !boxes other brands of VCRs (cont.) using your remote control to operate your cable After you have set up your remote control for your particular brand of cable box, you can use the remo_e to operate your cable box.
  • Page 41 Turning the TV on/off i>Important: Before using the remote control to operase the TV, press the "TV" select button on the remote control. Use the POWER button on either the control panel or the remote control to turn the TV on and off. The power indicator will light up in green when you turn the TV on.
  • Page 42 Selecting the input source Press the INPUT button on the control panel or on the remote control to select the input source you wish to v:iew: TV or Input. CD CZ_ CZD C3 0 O O c:_'::D O 0 _:_':DO 0 °...
  • Page 43 Changing channels Your TV offers you four ways of changing channels once their numbers have been programmed into cha_nnel memory: • selecting a channel sequentially using: the channel controls, • directly accessing a channel by pressing the number buttons, • using the Quick View option to switch to a particular meme- rized channel,...
  • Page 44 Changing channels (cont.) changing channels sequentially To change channels: O Press one of the channel con- trois (CH, CHANNEL) on the control panel or on 1;he :remote control. The TV will automati- cally tune to the next memo- rized Channel. CS-31205, CS-31305,CS-31309 You cannot...
  • Page 45 using the Quick View option Quick View :allows you to memo- rize a particular channel switch to it quickly. O Tune to t:he channel you wish to memorize. 0 Press and hold the QV button O©g,_ for about 3 seconds. When you release, the button, the channel...

  • Page 46: Menus

    Understanding on-screen menus One of the distinctive features of this TV is an on-screen menu system that provides step-by-step instructions for using some of the TV's special capabilities. When using any of the on-screen menus, please keep the following in nfind: •...
  • Page 47 Setting clock Your TV contains an internal clock to indicate the current time. If there is a broadcaster in your area that is sending the current time along with its regular broadcast signal, then your TV can automati- cally set its clock with this signal. Otherwise, you can sel;...
  • Page 48 Setting clock (cont.) If you follow daylight savings time, set "Daylight savings" (L_ Set the clock Auto clock "On" using the ADJUST but- Monday tons. [fyou do not tbllow Clock 10:00 am daylight savings time, set it to Time zone Eastern "Off."...
  • Page 49 Memorizing channels You can use the menus to automatically memorize the channels your TV can receive. Once channels are memorized, you can scan through them using the channel controls on the remote control on the front panel. O Press the MENU button on the First Time Set-Up remotE, control.
  • Page 50 Adding deleting channels After all available channels have been programmed automatically, channels with weaker signals can be added or deleted with the following procedure. O Press the MENU button on the First Time Set-Up remote control. The TV Main Set tl-e clock Menu, will appear on the screen.
  • Page 51 Renaming input This feature allows you to rename the external input. For example, you might want to name the input '_VCR" or "DISC." The name you give the input will appear on the on-screen display. O Press _he MENU button on the TV Main Menu remote...
  • Page 52 Selecting menu language This TV allows you to display the on-screen menus in one of three languages: English, Spanish, or French. O Press the MENU button on the Customize Viewing remote control. The TV Main Rename the inputs Menu will appear on the screen.
  • Page 53 Using video mute When you use the video mute function, your TV will display a blue screen whenever it is receiving a very weak TV signal or a weak signal from a VCR. If you want to try viewing a weak signal, you can turn the video mute off.
  • Page 54 Adjusting sound You can customize all of your TSPs sound functions with a set of buttons; you select a function with the AUDIO button, then you adjust the function with the ADJUST but_:ons or right/left buttons. You use the ADJUST bu.ttons to: •...
  • Page 55 "Speaker: O n/Off'turnsthe TV speakers o nor off. Setthis function to "On"for nol:mal o peration. S et:Lt t o"Off"if youconnected y our TV to anaudiosystem. adjusting the audio functions O Use the AUDIO button on the remote control to select one of the functions.
  • Page 56 Adjusting picture You can customize all of your TV's picture functions with a set of buttons: you select a function with the VIDEO button, then you can adjust the function with the ADJUST buttons or the right!left buttons. You use the ADJUST buttons •...

  • Page 57: Decoder

    Using closed caption decoder Many broadcasters now supply closed captioning information along with their regular broadcasts. Your TV can decode that information and display it on your TV screen. There are two types of captioning that: broadcasters can send: "standard" and "text."...
  • Page 58 Using closed caption decoder (cont.) uses for closed captioning Closed captioning was initially designed so that those with hearing difficulties can enjoy viewing television raore. However, closed captioning can also be used in other ways, such as: • helping children learn to read, •...

  • Page 59: Usingtheadvanced Features

    i Using the Advanced Features This section explains how to use some of the more adwmced func- tions. You'll learn about: • Setting the timer, • Using the parental lock, • Using the Super Quick View tuning, • Selecting an advanced function (CS-31305, CS-31309,...

  • Page 60: Settingthetimer

    Setting the timer This special feature allows you to program the TV to turn on automatically at a preset tirae. To set the timer: O Press the MENU button on the remote control. The TV Main TV Main Menu Menu will appear on the screen.
  • Page 61 Using the parental lock This special feature allows you to lock the entire TV during certain time period or lock up to ten individual channels. (You cannot lock the TV and lock individual channels at the same time.) When you turn on the lock, you enter a 4-digit secret (:ode that will allow you to turn off the lock later.

  • Page 62: Usingthe Parental L Ock

    Using parental lock (cont.) locking the TV • The, message for locking the TV wil:[ appear. Lock the TV • Enroer a four-digit secret code The lock is now off. using the number buttons (0-9); Enter your personal code using NUMBER buttons.
  • Page 63 locking channels • The message for locking a Lock the channel channel will appear. • Enter a four-digit secret code The lock is now off. using the number buttons (0-9); Enter your personal code press :ENTER. using NUMBER buttons. Then press ENTER to select the channels.

  • Page 64: Changing

    Using parental lock (cont.) canceling or changing parental[ lock O Press l_he MENU button. TV Main Menu will appear the screen. O Select "Advanced Features" using the ADJUST buttons; press ENTER. Lock the TV O Select "Use parental lock" using the ADJUST buttons;...
  • Page 65 Using Super Quick View tuning Super-Quick-View allows you to cycle through a list of up to ten channels with tile SQV button. You use the menus to add channels to the list or to remove channels from the list. You can also add channels to the list using only the remote conl_rol.
  • Page 66 Selecting advanced function (CS-31305, CS-31309, CK-31304 only) When you are using the PIP features, there are special functions you can use. Before using these advanced functions, you need to choose one in the menu. These advanced functions are: • TV Still, •...

  • Page 67: The Special Features

    CHAPTER FOUR Using Special Features In addition to the basic and advanced features explained in the previous chapter, this TV offers the user several special features not generally available on other brand TVs. This chapter will explain how to use these distinctive features.

  • Page 68: Chapter 4: Using The Special Features

    Understanding On-Screen Displays Your TV provides an on-screen summary of' the current settings the TV, as well as the information related to Extended Data Ser- vices (XDS). XDS allows broadcasters to supply you with channel information, program information, and the current time.

  • Page 69: Using The Off-Timer

    Using Off-Timer This special function allows you to set the TV to turn off automati- cally. You can set the TV to turn off after a period of time ranging from 10 to 120 minutes in ten minute inter'_als. In this section you'll learn: °...

  • Page 70: Setting The Off-Timer

    Setting the off-timer O Press the off-timer button (OFF-T) on the remote control. '\_rl OI.} _O00UI TV Off timer 120 min. Select how long you want the TV to stay on by repeatedly pressing the off-timer button (OFF-T). The time will decrease in ]L0minute intervals each...

  • Page 71: Using The Off-Timer

    Changing or canceling off-timer O Press r.he off-timer button TV Off timer 10 min. (OFF-T) on the remote control. An on-screen display will indicate the amount of time remaining until the TV will turn off. O Continue pressing the off;timer button (OFF-T) repeatedly change...

  • Page 72: Chapter 4: Using

    Using the Advanced Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes (CS-31305, CS-31309, and CK-31304 only) The special features of this TV include th.e advanced picture-in- picture (PIP) modes, which allow you to view and manipulate images of two different sources at the same time. In this section you'll learn about: •...

  • Page 73: Selecting The Pip Image

    Selecting PIP image O Select the number of tlhe TV channel you want to wiew by using the channel control (CHANNEL). O Press tlhe PIP button. A PIP image wilL1appear in tlhe bottom right corner of the screen. 023 ESPN Stereo &...

  • Page 74: Selecting The Pip Source

    Selecting the PIP source Turn your VCR on and select a channel on the VCR that is different than the channel see on your TV screen. Press the source button (SOURCE) on the remote control repeatedly to select the source of the PIP image: TV or Input.

  • Page 75: Moving The Pip Image

    Exchanging l_ll _ image th,e main image Press the ENTER button exchange the contents of the main (background) image and the PIP image. © ESPN Input Stereo & SAP SQV Input Moving the PIP image Press the _J)JUST (up/dow:a) buttons or right/left buttons move the PIP image.

  • Page 76: Freezing The Pip Image

    Freezing the PIP image Select "Use Advanced PIP" in Use Advanced the "Advanced Features" menu and set it to "TV Still." (See Current setting "Selecting an advanced TV Still function," page 66.) Use ADJUST to select. Use the MENU button to return Then press ENTER.

  • Page 77: Using The Snap-Shot Feature

    Using Snap-shot feature in) Select "Use Advanced PIP" in Use Advanced the "Advanced Features" menu and set it to "Snap-shot." (See 1" Current setting "Selecting an advanced Snap-shot function," page 66.) 'Jse ADJUST to select. O Use the MENU button to return Then press...

  • Page 78: Using The Replay Feature

    Using the Replay feature O Select "Use Advanced PIP" in _jaUse Advanced the "Advanced Features" menu and set it to "Replay." (See • Current setting Replay "Selecting an advanced Replay speed function," page 66.) Use ADJUST to select. Set the replay speed between ]-hen press ENTER.
  • Page 79 TV, you may' run into trouble from time to time as you become accustomed to the TV. This chapter offers solutions some of the common problems; you may encounter. We sulggest that you consult this chart before contacting a Mitsubishi service representative.

  • Page 80: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting (cont.) More Information Problems Possible Solutions The remote control doesn't Check that the batteries See "Getting ready Lo use the remote control" work. installed correctly. Chapter 1 for an explanation of how to install batteries the reinote control. See "Remote control buttons Check that the select button is set to "TV."...

  • Page 81: Understanding

    For More Information Problems Possible Solutions • This is part of the normal See "Understanding the On- On-screen displays appear Screen Displays" in Chapter operation of the TV. each time you adjust 4 for a full explanation function. the, on-screen disFlays.

  • Page 82: Caution And Care

    This distortion, however, will not harm the picture tubes. For maximum enjoyment and safe operation of your MITSUBISHI Color TV, please read the "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" carefully and apply them properly. >Important: To keep your TV from toppling in the ever._t of an earthquake,...
  • Page 83 Calling service If you are unable to correct a problem with your TV, consuh 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 tlhis unit.

  • Page 84: Appendix: Procedure For Bypassing The Parental Lock

    APPENDIX Procedure for Bypassing Parental Lock Cut along dotted line and file after reading. After you lock the TV, you will need the secret code in order to: • view the locked TV, or • cancel the lock. If you forget the code, you can view the locked TV without entering the code.

  • Page 85: Index

    Index connecting A/V reset button ....language, selecting ....antenna ...... 25, 27 lock adding channels ....audio system ....bypassing ......adjust buttons ....18, 19 cable ....25, 26, 28, 31 channel ......advanced features ....59 decoder box ....
  • Page 86 powerbutton....13,17 programtimer indicator..13 text ........programming c hannels ..4 9 time, setting ......timer ........timer indicator ....timer, off ......quick view ......tint ........quick view button ....treble ........troubleshooting ..... 79 turning your TV on/off ..41 rear panel ......

  • Page 87: Warranty

    SERVICE DURING FIRST YEAR: a. Contact your nearest authorized MITSUBISHI service center, whose name and address can be obtained from your MITSUBISHI dealer or by writing or calling MELA a_ the address and telephone number provided below. b. Warranty service...
  • Page 88 _,= MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 6100 Atlantic Boulevard Norcross, GA 30071-1305 © 1995 Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc. 871C907C8 Printed in U.S.A...

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