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  • Page 1 MITSUBISH! THEB_G SCREENCO MPANY_...
  • Page 2 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mitsubishi could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................Display Formats ..........................60-65 Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock ......................Appendix B: High Definition Inputs Connection Compatibility ............... Appendix C: Remote Control Programming Codes ..................Appendix D: Cleaning and Service ........................Appendix E: Diamond Shield Installation and Removal ................
  • Page 4 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. Follow all operating and use instructions. 2. Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions. 3.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Continued 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.
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 Both the DTV and DVD support the widescreen format well-suited for your new See pages 62-65 for more information. 4:3 Narrow Screen TV (VS-A50) Your Mitsubishi narrow screen displays widescreen liD signal source(s) through the letterbox format. The gray bars on top and _ MITSUBI_! bottom make widescreen viewing possible.
  • Page 12 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 Figure 1. The ADJUST, ENTER, MENU, and CANCEL buttons may be used to access or navigate through the screen menus•...
  • Page 13 Part I1: Installation Back Panel TV Rear Side Panel ®®® Back @ ®®® @®®® ®®®®® ® [] Monitor Out The Monitor Output sends the TV audio and video signals (excluding component video or DTV video) to an A/V receiver or other equipment. Inputs 1-2 These inputs can be used for the connection of a VCR, Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR, laser disc player,...
  • Page 14 If other video equipment is connected, you may be able to view these input sources as the PIP/POP. When connecting your new Mitsubishi bigscreen, it is important to understand which main picture and PIP/POP input sources can and cannot be used together.
  • Page 15 Part I1: Installation...
  • Page 16 Connecting an Antenna, Wall Outlet Cable, or Cable Box 1V I_'k _,anel (l_tai_e_ V_) ANT-A Separate UHF and VHF Antennas (Figure 1) Connect the UHF and VHF antenna leads _4_r ........to the UHFNHF combiner. Push the combiner onto ANT-A on the TV back panel.
  • Page 17 Part I1: Installation Antennas or Wall Outlet Cable Connecting a VCR (Figure 1) Connect the incoming cable to ANT-A on the TV back panel. Connect two coaxial cables as follows: One from LOOP-OUT on the TV back panel LOOP AMT_B ANT=A to ANTENNA IN on the VCR back panel.

  • Page 18: Connecting An Audio Receiver

    Connecting an Audio Receiver 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. The red cable connects to the R (right) channel, and the white cable connects to the L (left) channel.
  • Page 19 Part I1: Installation WARNING: N_teiThe_yba_kpanel_nd_o_ne_t!QnsshQ_ DVD Player with Component Video herb b_ for _efere_cb a_d may _r_ (Figure 1) Connect the Component Video cables from Connecting a DVD Player (YCbCr or YPbPr) VIDEO OUT on the back of the DVD player to COMPONENT-1 or COMPONENT-2 on the TV back panel, matching the correct components:...
  • Page 20 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. If your DTV receiver comes with BNC type connections, you will need to purchase BNC to...
  • Page 21 Part I1: Installation Connecting a DTV Receiver DTV Receiver with RGB Video Connections (Figure 1) Connect the outside antenna, cable, or satellite to ANT or SATELLITE IN on the DTV receiver (see your DTV receiver's owner's guide for instructions and cable compatibility).
  • Page 23 Part I1: Installation Warning: Do not leave stationary, PIP/POP, 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 Still or stationary images may be received from broadcasters, cable channels, satellite mixture of TV picture types.
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 Audio position: Figure 5. Programming the remote to control your A/V A/V receiver receiver. Mitsubishi CD player iiii! If you have a Mitsubishi A/V receiver, audio position may be used in conjunction with select Mitsubishi CD players. Your audio iiii!ii!_...
  • Page 28 ° Menu System ,flmroint ° 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, appropriate menu will appear or start an automatic function.
  • Page 29 You can select the closed caption setting by choosing 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. Figure 2. CAPTIONS menu...
  • Page 30 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. Figure 1. V-CHIP LOCK menu ADVANCED FEATURES Menu (Figure 2) Set your TV to turn On automatically,...
  • Page 31 Part II1: Setup SETUP Menu: Memorize Channels/INPUT ASSIGNMENT Memorize Channels (Figure 1) This selection memorizes the channels your TV can receive and skips the unused or weak channels. IMPORTANT Figure 1. Memorize Channels MEMORIZE Menu (Figure 2) You can stop memorization at any time by pressing CANCEL.
  • Page 32 SETUP Menu: Language/Front Button Lock Language (Figure 1) Display the on-screen menus in either English or Spanish (EspaSol). The first time your power On your TV, you were requested to select an on-screen menu language. When you change the selection to Espa_ol, all text will immediately switch to Spanish.
  • Page 33 Part II1: Setup CLOCK Menu: Clock Setting / Time Zone / D.S.T. Clock Setting (Auto) (Figure 1) Setting the Clock Setting to Auto will automatically set the day and time using Extended Data Service (XDS) time data. This data is automatically retrieved when tuned to a PBS channel or other channels carrying this...
  • Page 34 Clock Menu: Clock Time/Set Clock Time (Figure 1) For the manual clock setting, select the current time, including AM or PM. Press A or v to slowly adjust the time. Press and hold A or v to quickly adjust the time. Figure 1.
  • Page 35 Part II1: Setup CAPTIONS Menu: Closed Captions CAPTIONS Menu (Figure 1) Broadcasters 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...
  • Page 36 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. Figure 1. CAPTIONS menu...
  • Page 37 Part II1: Setup CHANNEL EDIT Menu: Antenna and Channel Antenna (Figure 1) Select Ant-A or Ant-& For each antenna, you can add or delete channels in memory, name channels, and add channels to the SQV (Super Quick View list. Figure 1. Antenna Channel (Figure 2) Select the channel you want to add or delete...
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 Part II1: Setup CHANNEL EDIT Menu: SQV (Super Quick View SQV (Super Quick View Using The Remote Control Changing SQV banks using the remote control: Press the SQV button. To change memory banks, press a number button within 5 seconds of pressing the SQV button.
  • Page 40 :HIP 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 canceled your 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.
  • Page 41 Part II1: Setup 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.
  • Page 42 :HIP LOCK Menu: V-Chip Hours/Lock by Time :HIP 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 Active.
  • Page 43 Part II1: Setup ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: TIMER, Timer Menu, and TIMER (Figure 1) The timer will automatically turn the TV on (if it is off) at the time you schedule and select. When Ant-A or Ant-B is the selected input, you may select any memorized channel.
  • Page 44 .3ED FEATURES Menu: Set Day, Input, and Channel (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. Figure 1. TIMER menu (Set Day) Input (Figure 2) Select the input to use when the timer turns on...

  • Page 45: Convergence

    Part II1: Setup ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: CONVERGENCE CONVERGENCE Menu (Figure 1) Your Mitsubishi TV has three picture tubes which are aligned to properly converge the projected light beams on the screen. Each picture tube projects a single color of red, blue or green.
  • Page 46 ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: Reset Convergence, Video Mute, Black Enhancement RESET FACTORY DEFAULTS (Figure 1) If you do not want to reset the convergence, press the MENU key to return to the Convergence menu without performing a reset. You may reset the red and blue convergence factory default settings when you first use your TV or after making manual changes.
  • Page 47 ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: Auto Color Correction Auto Color Correction (This feature only applies to 480i signal sources affecting all inputs.) (Figure 1) Your Mitsubishi TV uses six basic colors (Magenta, Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan and Blue) for color balancing to optimize skin color tone.
  • Page 48 AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu: Audio Output AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu (Figure 1) Each of the seven or eight inputs has its own A/V memory. You can adjust each input's A/V memory in two ways. You can use the menu or the remote control. A/V Memory Reset A/V Memory Reset will return the currently...
  • Page 49 Part II1: Setup A/V Setting Descriptions: Audio Audio Settings • SAP (Second Audio Program): Bass enhances or reduces low frequency Additional monaural soundtrack that you sound. cannot hear during normal TV viewing. Treble enhances or reduces high frequency The SAP signal might be related to the sound.
  • Page 50 Setting Descriptions: Video Video Settings Film Mode (Automatic) Contrast provides a slider to adjust the white-to-black level. Low contrast shows a Video media uses a video camera created at variety of shades in darker images, while 30 frames per second. Film media uses a high contrast shows darker images more film camera...
  • Page 51 Part II1: Setup Warning: Do not leave stationary, PIP/POP, 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 Still or stationary images may be received mixture of TV picture types.
  • Page 54 Control Functions: Overview Overview (Following page, Figure 1) GUIDE: When the slide switch is set Slide Switch: Select A/V product to be to CABLE/DBS/DTV, display the on-screen controlled by the remote control. program guide (some cable boxes and Numbers: Individually select channels DBS/DTV receivers).
  • Page 55 Figure 1) to the appropriate position. remote control has been preset to operate the TV and other Mitsubishi products. To pro- gram the remote control to operate other prod- L_LJ ucts, see Use of the Remote Control with Other Products, pages 26-27.
  • Page 56 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. The TV will change automatically.
  • Page 57 Part IV: Operation...
  • Page 58 Control Functions: Special Functions When your remote control has been Programmed to operate another manufacturer's )roduct, the function performed on each layer may vary. The most common functions are: • POWER •PLAY • PAUSE • FF/FWD "R EW/R EV •STOP oPOWER •ENTER (on some model.s)
  • Page 59 Part IV: Operation Operation of PIP and POP 4:3 Narrow Screen Set: Model VS-A50 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.
  • Page 60 4:3 Display Formats (Picture Shape) Mode VS-A50 On y 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:...
  • Page 61 Part IV: Operation For the 4:3 Models Note the difference between the appearance of figures in Normal Broadcast and Widescreen Picture. Normal Broadcast Picture (4:3) Widescreen Picture - HD 1080i (16:9) Standard Standard (Recommended) (Not Recommended) Zoom Expand (Recommended for Letterbox) (Recommended for Broadcast with Black Side Bars) Letterbox (Recommended)
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63 Part IV: Operation 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 Y1_$ Y_ES 'YEt;...
  • Page 64 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:...
  • Page 65 Part IV: Operation For the 16:9 Models Note the difference between the appearanceof figures in Non-Anamorphic (Le_) and Anamorphic Widescreen(Right) pictures Normal Broadcast Picture (4:3 - 480i1480p) Widescreen Picture (16:9 - 480i1480p) For Example: NON-ANAMORPHIC DVDs For Example: ANAMORPHIC DVDs Standard (Recommended) Standard...
  • Page 66 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.
  • Page 67 RGB. If your DTV receiver offers both B (Pb)=700mVp-p, 75ohms DTV component video signals and DTV RGB R (Pr)=700mVp-p, 75ohms signals, Mitsubishi suggests you use the DTV H =4Vp-p+/-1.0v, 2.2k ohms component video signals. Please check the (when using separate H and V sync) DTV receiver specifications before connecting.
  • Page 68 Appendix C: Remote Control Programming Codes A/V Receivers VCRs Cable Box ABC .... Mitsubishi ..010, 011,012, 013, 014, Mitsubishi ..001,002, 060, 067, 068, 061, ......Archer ..132, 125 Admiral ..Admiral ..Cableview ..105, 132 Aiwa ....
  • Page 69 Do not allow liquid to drip down the grooves of the screen as some liquid may enter the TV between the screen and the screen frame. You may purchase Mitsubishi Screen Cleaner, part number CLEANING-VSS, calling (800) 553-7278.
  • Page 70 Appendix E: Diamond Shield Instructions Diamond Shield TMInstallation and Removal Procedure (WS-A48) 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 [] ,L__J, (2) Molding Clips...
  • Page 71 Appendix E: Diamond Shield Installation and Removal Diamond Shield TMInstallation and Removal Procedure (VS-A50, WS-A55 and WS-A65) Follow the steps below to install and remove the Diamond Shield TM INSTALLATION Note: Included in the Diamond Shield TM package are the following items: (1) Diamond Shield TM (2) Molding Clips...
  • Page 73 Appendix F: Cabinet Separation Cabinet Separation for Model WS-A65 Inst_s for _rat_g For MP,subishi Oeak_rs _d _no] ONLY This M_blShl p_cti0n _in_ h_ _ _mb_ in _o p_S_S may _ _r_ to aJ_ for e_iet del_ end setup. The |nstructi_ below _w how to _e_j _tate...
  • Page 74 Problem Possible Solution The TV remote control does not work. • Check that the batteries are installedcorrectly. • Check that the selected switch is set to "TV._ • Be no further than 20 feet from the TV when using the remote control.
  • Page 75 Appendix G: Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • Cannot set adjustments to factory settings •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.
  • Page 76 espa5ol, naming channels, adding and deleting channels, EXCH button on remote, 54-55 naming inputs, 31 Advanced Features menu, 30, 43-47 adaptors (BNC to RCA), 20 adjusting (convergence), 45-46 alignment (convergence), 45-46 Film Mode (Automatic), passcode, antennas (connecting), 13, 16-17 formats (display), 60-65 Picture-in-Picture...
  • Page 77 Functions (Remote), Video Mute, 46 SQV (Super Quick ViewTM), 28,54 Video Settings, stand, 4 STATIONARY PICTURE WARNING, 23-51 surface, Mitsubishi Limited Warranty, surges, 3r" time (setting), Timer (turn TV on), 43-44 Timer (Sleep), treble, 49 Troubleshooting, 74-75 TV speakers, unpacking,...
  • Page 78 7. BEFOREREQUESTINGSERVICE,ptease reviewthe instruction b ookletto insureproper installation a nd correctcustomercontrol adjustment, if the problem persists,contact yournearest MITSUBISHIDealerfor the name(s)of authorizedMITSUBISHIServiceCenter s. if you are unable to obtain this information, pleasecal1800-332-2119, O rwrite usat the addressbelow. MITSUBISHIDIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA,INC. MITSUBISHI 9351Jeronirno Road Irvine,CA 92618-1904 I RETAIN THIS PORTION...

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