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  • Page 1 VS-50800 VS-50800 VS-50800 VS-50800 VS-50800 VS-50803 VS-50803 VS-50803 VS-50803 VS-50803 VS-60803 VS-60803 VS-60803 VS-60803 VS-60803 WS-65903 WS-65903 WS-65903 WS-65903 WS-65903 VS-70803 VS-70803 VS-70803 VS-70803 VS-70803 WS-73903 WS-73903 WS-73903 WS-73903 WS-73903 VS-80803 VS-80803 VS-80803 VS-80803 VS-80803 Projection Owner's Guide...
  • Page 2 CAUTION 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 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ............3 3 3 3 3 ............Important Safeguards Important Safeguards ............Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi ........Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi ........................5 5 5 5 5 ........
  • Page 4 Using the Sleep Timer ............. 79 setting the sleep timer ........... 80 Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes for Models VS-50800, VS-50803, VS-60803,VS-70803,VS-80803 .... 81 activating the PIP image ..........82 selecting the source of the PIP image ......83 changing channels while using the PIP modes .... 84 freezing the PIP image ..........

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR TELEVISION SET AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE TV RECEIVER. 9. Ventilation 1. Read Instructions Slots and openings in the cabinet are Read all safety and operating instructions before provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operating the appliance.
  • Page 6 Important Safeguards (cont.) 18. Servicing 14. Power Lines 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 light or power circuits, or where it can fall hazards.

  • Page 7: Preface: Welcome To Mitsubishi

    „ Some Conventions Used in this Guide Mitsubishi has designed your TV to bring you years of viewing enjoyment. Similarly, your owner’s guide is designed to be user friendly, providing guidance to help you take advantage of all of your equipment features.

  • Page 8: Unpacking Your Tv

    , PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. TV GUIDE is a registered trademark of TV Guide Financial, Inc. The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are ® manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index System B.V., respec- tively. Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi...

  • Page 9: A Few Words About Hdtv

    Each Major (main) channel will have several Minor (sub) channels. When DTV is available in your area, you can purchase an optional Mitsubishi HDTV receiver. This allows you to buy the most advanced receiver technol- ogy when your area of the country is ready to receive digital signals.

  • Page 10: Summary Of Special Features

    • Illuminated Multibrand Remote Control with TV/VCR/ DVD/AUDIO Control --- uses a single remote control transmit- ter to operate the TV, selected Mitsubishi VCRs, DVD player and audio components, as well as certain VCRs, cable boxes, and satellite receivers from other manufacturers...
  • Page 11 PIP is not displayed on the screen, these jacks will output the audio for the main TV picture • Active A/V Network --- allows you to perform many of the commonly used features of your TV and selected Mitsubishi VCRs by pressing a single key Summary of Special Features...

  • Page 12: What's In Each Chapter

    TV Chapter 2, Operating Your TV Guidance for using your Mitsubishi TV to achieve maximum viewing satis- faction. Procedures that are unique to the operation of TV Guide Plus+ are highlighted. For instructions on using the TV GUIDE Plus+ feature, see the...

  • Page 13: Some Conventions Used In This Guide

    „ Some Conventions Used in this Guide Mitsubishi is pleased to provide you with an easy-to-follow, useful owner’s guide. You will find that different types of information are treated in differ- ent ways. Pay particular attention to topics bulleted by a red arrow and either an Important or a Warning label.
  • Page 14 Preface: Welcome to Mitsubishi...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Getting To Know Your Tv

    C H A P T E R O N E Getting to Know Your TV Now that you have unpacked your TV, read through the safety information and glanced at the overview of how this owner’s guide is organized, it’s time to become familiar with the buttons and controls you will be using when you operate the TV.

  • Page 16: Overview Of The Control Panel

    „ Overview of the Control Panel VS-50800, VS-50803, VS-60803, WS-73903, WS-65903 (MONO) S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO CANCEL INPUT MENU A/V RESET ENTER INPUT-4 ADJUST VS-70803 INPUT-4 INPUT CANCEL S-VIDEO (MONO) A/V RESET VIDEO AUDIO R ADJUST ENTER MENU 10 11 VS-80803...
  • Page 17 Overview of the control panel (cont.) % S-video input terminal (INPUT 4) Use to connect the S-video output of a camcorder or other component to the TV. If you connect an S-video cable to this terminal, the adjacent video input terminal cannot be used. ˙...
  • Page 18 Overview of the control panel (cont.) œ cancel key (CANCEL) enter key (ENTER) The cancel key is used to clear the settings of on-screen menus. It can also be used for Guide Plus+ installation as explained in the TV Guide Plus + Operating Guide .

  • Page 19: Overview Of The Remote Control

    „ Overview of the Remote Control This section provides you with an overview of the remote control’s keys and the features that they control. For detailed instructions on the use of these keys, refer to the instruction section for that feature. Features are listed by name in the Index at the end of this guide.

  • Page 20: Getting Ready To Use The Remote Control

    Getting ready to use the remote control (cont.) some do’s and don’ts To ensure that your remote control will continue working properly, follow these guidelines: • Don’t press two or more buttons at the same time, unless you are specifically instructed to do so in this owner’s guide. •...
  • Page 21 Getting ready to use the remote control (cont.) DVD/CABLE POWER AUDIO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT MUTE CANCEL INFO ADJUST ENTER EXCH GUIDE HOME MENU PIP CH AUDIO VIDEO FORMAT PIP INPUT SLEEP STOP PAUSE VCR PLUS+ REW/REV FF/FWD PLAY Overview of the Remote Control...

  • Page 22: Remote Control Keys And Functions

    Remote control keys and functions (cont.) % select switch Your remote control has four layers: • TV channels on HDTV receiver. 1) TV, 2) VCR, 3) DVD/CABLE and 4) AUDIO. You can set up each of these Œrecall key (RCL) layers to operate a different piece of Press this button to switch to the last equipment.
  • Page 23 Press to return to regular TV viewing programmed to operate many brands of from the onscreen menus, and to turn off VCR's and selected Mitsubishi components. the onscreen displays. The PLAY key is also used with the Active A/V Network. See “Using the Active A/V Turns off TV GUIDE Plus+ displays and Network Feature”...

  • Page 24: Using The Remote Control To Operate Vcrs, Cable Boxes And Other Equipment

    When you first receive your remote control, the TV layer is set up to operate your Mitsubishi TV and the VCR layer is set up to operate your Mitsubishi VCR. The DVD layer is programmed to operate your Mitsubishi DVD player and the AUDIO layer is programmed for your Mitsubishi A/V receiver.
  • Page 25 Using the remote control to operate VCRs, cable boxes and other equipment (cont.) setting up the remote control to operate other brands of equipment. † Turn on your VCR, Cable Box or other equipment. ¢ Set the select switch on the remote to the layer you want to set up: VCR or DVD/CABLE or AUDIO.
  • Page 26 Otherwise, VOLUME and MUTE will be TV functions on all layers except the Audio layer. You may also enter any of the Mitsubishi AV Receiver codes into the TV layer and change the TV VOLUME and MUTE controls into AV Receiver VOLUME and MUTE controls.
  • Page 27 • PAUSE • CHANNEL up/down • REW • • PLAY • STOP • FF Mitsubishi VCRs will be compatible with additional keys Cable Boxes and Satellite Receivers functions: • POWER • 0-9 number keys • CHANNEL up/down (on some models) •...
  • Page 28 blank page Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your TV...

  • Page 29: Chapter 2: Operating Your Tv

    C H A P T E R T WO Operating Your TV This chapter will explain how to operate the TV, first focusing on functions that are basic and easy and then explaining some advanced features. This chapter explains: „ „ „ „ „ The ViewPoint ®...

  • Page 30: Getting Started

    This section is designed to get you started enjoying your new TV by under- standing the way the on-screen menus function. Included in this chapter are Important notes, to help you use your new Mitsubishi television to its full capacity.

  • Page 31: Understanding The Viewpoint On-Screen Menus

    ® Understanding the ViewPoint on-screen menus One of the distinctive features of this TV is Mitsubishi’s exclusive: ® ViewPoint æ ON-SCREEN OPERATING SYSTEM ViewPoint includes a special Picture-in-Picture screen, while you are memo- rizing channels on Antenna A or Antenna B. ViewPoint also provides step- by-step instructions for using some of the TV’s special capabilities.

  • Page 32: The Main Menu

    The Main Menu This is the Main Menu Screen and will always be the first screen that ap- pears when you press the MENU key. If the menu name has a picture next to it, it means that you will go to another screen to make choices for that selec- tion.

  • Page 33: The Setup Menu

    Your television is also capable of receiving Digital broadcast signals (DTV) when used with a Mitsubishi external HDTV receiver. NOTE: Some broad- cast stations in major U.S. cities will start limited DTV broadcasting as early as Fall, 1998.

  • Page 34: Memorizing Channels

    Memorizing channels TV GUIDE Plus+ users do not need to memorize channels for ANT-A. TV GUIDE Plus+ will do this automatically. See the TV GUIDE Plus + Operat- ing Guide . However, you should still memorize channels for ANT-B and DTV if those inputs will be used.
  • Page 35 Memorizing channels cont. Select the input you want to memorize channels for by using ADJUST ADJUST to move to the selection field and ADJUST to select the input. SETUP menu MAIN Memorize Channels :Ant A Menu ENTER to start CLOCK AV CONNECTION (Home Theater) Language...

  • Page 36: Changing Channels

    Changing channels Your TV offers you six ways to change channels once their numbers have been programmed into channel memory: 1) selecting channels one-by-one with the CHANNEL up ( ) and CHANNEL down ( ) controls 2) directly accessing a channel by pressing the number keys 3) using the Recall option to return to the previous channel ™...

  • Page 37: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock TV GUIDE Plus+ users may skip this section. TV GUIDE Plus+ will auto- matically set the clock. See the TV GUIDE Plus + Operating Guide. Once TV GUIDE Plus+ has been activated in the SETUP menu, the CLOCK menu is skipped when ADJUST up/down is pressed.

  • Page 38: Creating The Av Connection (Home Theater)

    The features you can adjust are: • AV Network: for use with selected Mitsubishi VCR’s. The adjustments are: Off, Basic or Active • External Audio System: when the TV is being used with an AV Receiver, Audio Receiver or Stereo System.
  • Page 39 Creating the A/V Connection (Home Theater) (cont.) MAIN AV CONNECTION menu Menu (Home Theater) AV Network :Off External Audio System SETUP AV Receiver at :N/A Menu Input 1 Volume Changed by :N/A AV Receiver (TV Audio Level can be Fixed or Variable) ADJUST to select item then move to and change option MENU to return...
  • Page 40 Active A/V network will automate the TV’s input selection and the playback of Mitsubishi VCRs into a single command. You will gain even more benefits if you have a Mitsubishi VCR equipped for the Active A/V Network. The Active A/V Network allows you to perform many of the commonly used features of your system at the press of just one button, as explained below.
  • Page 41 • Active A/V Network will turn on your VCR if it is off and display the VCR’s menu (this function may not work with some older Mitsubishi VCR's). • Active A/V Network will turn on your TV if it is off and switch it to INPUT-1.
  • Page 42 Creating the A/V Connection (Home Theater) (cont.) External Audio System The external audio system selection allows you to turn off the speakers in the TV when you have connected the TV to a Home Theater Receiver, Audio Receiver or other stereo system. This will prevent potential mismatches between the TV speaker volume.

  • Page 43: Setting The Menu Language

    Selecting the menu language This TV allows you to display the on-screen menus in either of two languages: English or Spanish (Español). The first time your television was powered on, the “Setup” menu was automatically displayed, with the Language (Idioma) selection highlighted.

  • Page 44: Dtv Channel Guide

    •verify that broadcast station(s) in your area area are sending a DTV signal. (Check with your local broadcaster). •have an external Mitsubishi HDTV receiver connected (see AV Systems Connections Guide ) and •have the DTV Channel Guide enabled. To enable the DTV...
  • Page 45 DTV Channel Guide (cont.) MAIN SETUP menu Menu Memorize Channels :Ant A CLOCK AV CONNECTION (Home Theater) Language :English (Idioma) :Off DTV Channel Guide ADJUST to select item then move to and change option ENTER for menu or to start MENU to return Getting Started...

  • Page 46: Dtv Channel Selection

    DTV channel selection In addition to using the DTV Channel Guide you can access the DTV chan- nels with the number keys on the remote control. Number Keys: For broadcast channels 01-99: †enter the 2 digit Major channel number, then press CANCEL/SUB. A dot will appear after the first two numbers.
  • Page 47 DTV channel selection (cont.) DVD/CABLE POWER AUDIO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT MUTE CANCEL INFO ADJUST ENTER EXCH GUIDE HOME MENU PIP CH AUDIO VIDEO SLEEP FORMAT PIP INPUT STOP PAUSE VCR PLUS+ REW/REV FF/FWD PLAY Getting Started...

  • Page 48: Using The Closed Caption Decoder

    Using the Closed Caption Decoder Closed captioning was initially designed so that those with hearing impair- ments could more fully enjoy viewing television. However, closed captioning can be used in other ways, such as: • helping children learn to read •...
  • Page 49 Using the closed caption decoder (cont.) For the text display, the CAPTIONS menu allows you to select: • the type of captioning, standard or text you will receive • the background color, black or translucent gray MAIN Menu CAPTIONS menu Closed Captions :On if mute...

  • Page 50: Channel Menu

    Channel Menu The Channel Menu allows you to name your inputs and/or channels (Name), add or delete channels from memory (Memory) and add your favorite chan- nels to the SuperQuick View ™ (SQV) special memory. Input Select the input that you want to add, delete or name. The options are: ANT A, ANT B, DTV (if DTV receiver is connected), Input 1, Input 2, Input 3 (or DVD), or Input 4.
  • Page 51 Channel Menu (cont.) MAIN Menu CHANNEL menu Input :Ant A Channel :002 Memory :Deleted :- - - - Name :SQV 1 ADJUST to select item then CANCEL move to and change option ENTER for menu or to start MENU to return Getting Started...
  • Page 52 Channel Menu (cont.) ™ SuperQuickView The SuperQuickView ™ feature has 9 memory banks. Each one can store up to 6 channels. Add or remove channels to the SuperQuickView ™ memory by using the on-screen menu instructions or the SQV key on the remote control. SQV memorizes channels from ANT A, ANT B or DTV in numerical order.
  • Page 53 Channel Menu (cont.) CHANNEL DVD/CABLE POWER AUDIO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT MUTE CANCEL INFO ADJUST DVD/CABLE POWER AUDIO ENTER EXCH CHANNEL GUIDE HOME MENU PIP CH AUDIO VIDEO VOLUME SLEEP FORMAT PIP INPUT STOP PAUSE INPUT MUTE VCR PLUS+ CANCEL INFO ADJUST REW/REV FF/FWD...

  • Page 54: Using The Advanced Features

    „ Using the Advanced Features This section explains how to use some of the more advanced features. You’ll learn about: • Setting the timer • Using the parental lock • Using Video Mute • Adjusting the Convergence Chapter 2: Operating Your TV...
  • Page 55 The Advanced Features Menu MAIN ADVANCED FEATURES menu Menu TIMER PARENT LOCK :Off Video Mute CONVERGENCE ADJUST to select item then move to and change option ENTER for menu or to start MENU to return CANCEL Using the Advanced Features...

  • Page 56: Setting The Timer

    Setting the timer This special feature allows you to program the TV to turn on automatically at a specific time and channel that you preset. You may also use this feature to turn the TV on to a specific channel at a specific time, if you would like to record and/or watch a special presentation.
  • Page 57 Setting the timer MAIN Menu ADVANCED TIMER menu FEATURES Menu Timer :Off Set Time :12:00 AM Set Day :Everyday :Ant A Input Channel :002 ADJUST to select item then move to and change option MENU to return Using the Advanced Features...

  • Page 58: Using The Parental Lock

    Using the parental lock Parental Lock Menu This special feature allows you to lock the TV during a certain time period or lock individual channels by entering a 4 digit passcode. If you try to view a locked channel or the locking time period begins, the screen will show a message, asking you to enter the secret code.
  • Page 59 Using the parental lock (cont.) MAIN Menu ADVANCED PARENT LOCK menu FEATURES Menu Set Passcode :- - - - LOCK BY CHANNELS Lock by Time :Off Lock Time :12:00 AM Unlock Time :12:00 AM ADJUST to select or change option ENTER for menu to start CANCEL MENU to return...
  • Page 60 Using the parental lock (cont.) locking by channel After entering the passcode, you can lock specific channels. You can use the number or ADJUST up/down keys to select the channel. Only channels in memory can be locked. Objectionable channels need to be placed in memory, so they can be locked.
  • Page 61 Using the parental lock (cont.) MAIN Menu ADVANCED FEATURES Menu PARENT LOCK LOCK BY CHANNEL menu Menu Channel Lock Input :Ant A Channel :002 In Memory Lock :Locked ADJUST to select item then move to and adjust option MENU to return Using the Advanced Features...

  • Page 62: Using Video Mute

    Using video mute When Video Mute is ON, your TV will display a blue or gray screen whenever it receives a weak signal (or no signal at all) from Input-1, Input-2, Input-3, DVD or Input-4. If a PIP is displayed the screen will be gray. If no PIP is displayed, the screen will be blue.
  • Page 63 Using video mute (cont.) MAIN ADVANCED FEATURES menu Menu TIMER PARENT LOCK Video Mute :Off CONVERGENCE ADJUST to select item then move to and change option ENTER for menu or to start MENU to return Using the Advanced Features...

  • Page 64: The Convergence Menu

    The Convergence Menu MAIN Menu ADVANCED CONVERGENCE menu FEATURES Menu Red Convergence Blue Convergence Reset Factory Default ADJUST to select item ENTER for menu or to start MENU to return Chapter 2: Operating Your TV...
  • Page 65 Adjusting the convergence (cont.) Your Mitsubishi Projection TV has three picture tubes with large diameter lenses which are aligned to project light beams on the screen. Each picture tube projects only one color: red, green or blue. Adjustments are required to converge the three color images on the screen.
  • Page 66 Adjusting the convergence (cont.) Advanced Convergence After completing the static convergence, if the colors are still out of alignment or need further adjustment, you can use the Advanced Convergence proce- dures below. This will allow you to adjust the color beams at 64 different positions on the screen for the best possible picture.
  • Page 67 Adjusting the convergence (cont.) Resetting Factory Defaults To reset the alignment to the original factory settings, press ENTER/EXCH at “Reset Factory Defaults”. The message “in progress...” will appear, while the convergence is being reset. When it is done, the message”Convergence Complete”...

  • Page 68: Audio/Video Settings

    „ Audio/Video Settings This section explains how to customize the audio and/or video settings for your television • Setting the A/V Memory • Customizing the AV Memory settings Chapter 2: Operating Your TV...

  • Page 69: Setting The A/V Memory

    Setting the A/V Memory Your TV has five A/V Memories. Each A/V Memory contains the best picture and sound settings for a specific situation. You can adjust the settings for these memories as often as you like. The A/V Memories are: Standard, Daylight, Evening, Home Theater and DVD.
  • Page 70 Setting the A/V Memory MAIN AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu A/V Memory :Standard A/V Reset for Standard AUDIO SETTINGS VIDEO SETTINGS ADJUST to select item then move to and change option ENTER for menu or to start MENU to return Chapter 2: Operating Your TV...
  • Page 71 Setting the A/V Memory (cont.) resetting the current A/V Memory to the factory default settings If you have changed the current AV Memory and would like to return these settings to the factory default settings: † Press the MENU button on the remote control. The Main TV Menu will appear on the screen.
  • Page 72 Setting the A/V Memory DVD/CABLE POWER AUDIO CHANNEL MENU VOLUME INPUT MUTE CANCEL INFO ADJUST ENTER EXCH GUIDE HOME MENU PIP CH AUDIO VIDEO FORMAT PIP INPUT SLEEP STOP PAUSE VCR PLUS+ REW/REV FF/FWD PLAY A/V RESET (MONO) S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO CANCEL INPUT...

  • Page 73: Customizing The A/V Memory Settings

    Customizing the A/V memory settings Adjusting the picture You can adjust the individual video and audio settings for each of the five preset A/V Memory positions to your preferred picture and sound qualities. This section provides descriptions of each video and audio setting, and ex- plains how to adjust them for the A/V Memory.
  • Page 74 Customizing the A/V Memory settings (cont.) Adjusting the sound This section contains descriptions for each audio setting and explains how to adjust them for the A/V Memory positions. descriptions of audio settings Balance adjusts the level of sound between the left and right speakers. Adjust the scale until the sound seems to come equally from both speakers.
  • Page 75 Customizing the A/V Memory settings (cont.) for DTV for DTV allows you to determine which language your TV will for DTV Listen to for DTV for DTV receive a broadcast in, if that language is available for the program. The possible choices are: •...
  • Page 76 Customizing the A/V Memory settings (cont.) MAIN AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu A/V Memory :Standard A/V Reset for Standard AUDIO SETTINGS VIDEO SETTINGS ADJUST to select item then move to and change option ENTER for menu or to start MENU to return Chapter 2: Operating Your TV...
  • Page 77 Customizing the A/V Memory settings (cont.) Adjusting the audio or video settings You can adjust the audio or video settings for any A/V Memory position using either the MENU or AUDIO and VIDEO keys on the remote control. access with the MENU key †Press the MENU key on the remote control, the TV MAIN MENU will appear on the screen.
  • Page 78 Customizing the A/V Memory settings (cont.) DVD/CABLE POWER AUDIO CHANNEL MENU VOLUME INPUT MUTE ADJUST CANCEL INFO ADJUST ENTER EXCH GUIDE HOME MENU PIP CH AUDIO VIDEO SLEEP FORMAT PIP INPUT STOP PAUSE VCR PLUS+ REW/REV FF/FWD PLAY DVD/CABLE POWER AUDIO VIDEO CHANNEL...

  • Page 79: Chapter 3: Using The Special Features Chapter 3: Using The Special Features

    Understanding the On-Screen Displays „ „ „ „ „ Using the Sleep Timer „ „ „ „ „ Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes for Models VS-50800, VS050803, VS-60803, VS- 70803, VS-80803 „ „ „ „ „ Special Features of Models WS-65903, WS- 73903...

  • Page 80: Understanding The On-Screen Displays

    „ Understanding the On-Screen Displays To view this information, press the information button (INFO) on the remote control. Your TV provides an on-screen summary of the current settings for the TV or cable channels, or channel and program information provided by TV GUIDE Plus+.

  • Page 81: Using The Sleep Timer

    „ Using the Sleep Timer This special feature allows you to set the TV to turn off automatically. You can set the TV to turn off after a period of time ranging from 30 to 120 min- utes, in thirty minute intervals. In this section you will learn: •...

  • Page 82: Setting The Sleep Timer

    setting the sleep timer DVD/CABLE POWER AUDIO CHANNEL † Press the SLEEP key on the VOLUME remote control. The sleep timer INPUT MUTE SLEEP CANCEL INFO display will appear on the ADJUST ENTER screen. EXCH GUIDE HOME MENU PIP CH AUDIO VIDEO SLEEP...

  • Page 83: Using The Picture-In-Picture (Pip) Modes For Models Vs-50800, Vs-50803, Vs-60803,Vs-70803,Vs-80803

    „ Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Modes for Models VS-50800, VS-50803, VS-60803, VS-70803, VS-80803 Models VS-50800, VS-50803, VS-60803, VS-70803 and VS-80803 have a traditional 4:3 viewing size screen. Wide screen models WS-65903 and WS- 73903 can also display a 4:3 picture. The picture-in-picture (PIP) mode for these televisions allows you to view two different sources at the same time.

  • Page 84: Activating The Pip Image

    activating the PIP image † Select the main channel you want to view. DVD/CABLE POWER AUDIO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT MUTE CANCEL INFO ¢ Press the PIP key once. ADJUST ENTER EXCH GUIDE HOME MENU PIP CH AUDIO VIDEO SLEEP FORMAT PIP INPUT STOP PAUSE...

  • Page 85: Selecting The Source Of The Pip Image

    selecting the source of the PIP image If you have only an ANT-A input connected, you can view one program on the main picture and another channel from the same ANT input on the PIP display without the use of a second external tuner, such as a VCR. If you have ANT-A and ANT-B connected, you can view ANT B in the main picture and ANT A in the PIP input.

  • Page 86: Changing Channels While Using The Pip Modes

    changing channels while using the PIP modes † Press the PIP channel up or down key (PIP CH) on the remote control to change the DVD/CABLE channel of the PIP image. POWER AUDIO CHANNEL VOLUME INPUT MUTE CANCEL ¢ Press the CHANNEL up or INFO ADJUST ENTER...

  • Page 87: Exchanging The Pip And Main Image

    exchanging the picture of the PIP image and the main image ENTER You may exchange the picture of the main (background) image and EXCH the PIP image by pressing the ENTER/EXCH key. Input -1 PIP A 023 Ant-A ESPN Input-1 NTSC 4:3 NTSC 4:3 S-VIDEO...

  • Page 88: Changing The Screen Format

    For models VS-50800, VS-50803, VS-60803, VS-70803 and VS-80803, a press of the FORMAT key allows you to zoom in on the picture. If you are watching a movie that is in letterbox format (with bars at the top and bottom) pressing FORMAT will reduce the size of the bars and enlarge the middle of the picture.

  • Page 89: Special Features Of Models Ws-65903, Ws-73903

    „ Special Features of Models WS-65903, WS-73903 Please read the previous section for basic PIP functions. The wide screen format of models WS-65903 and WS-73903 allow you addi- tional functions with picture-outside-picture (POP) modes. You can also change the size and shape of the picture that is displayed. In this section you'll learn to: •...

  • Page 90: Displaying The Pop Image

    POP image Mitsubishi widescreen model owners can view POP (picture- outside-picture) images in a varieity of ways. By using the remote control you can see images, side-by-side, with three small POPs or with nine small POPs: ⁄Important: This multi-image system is not compatible with HDTV or compo- nent DVD images.
  • Page 91 displaying the POP image (cont.) To display three or nine small pictures Select an input source. If the source is ANT-A or ANT -B, the POPs will be displayed in channel order. To select a particular channel press the PAUSE key to interrupt the channel sequence.

  • Page 92: Changing The Screen Format

    changing the screen format The standard format for your WS-65903 or WS-73903 television is a 16:9 aspect ratio. This allows you to watch television broadcasts that are shown in 4:3 aspect ratio and movies that are shown in 16:9 aspect ratio. By using the FORMAT key, you can change the size of the picture.
  • Page 93 changing the screen format (cont.) Movies are sometimes shown in a letterbox format with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen. With the WS-65903 or WS-73903, you can leave the bars in the picture or with the press of the FORMAT key, eliminate them: Standard picture, NTSC 4:3: Press the FORMAT key, NTSC EXPAND: Press FORMAT again, NTSC ZOOM:...

  • Page 94: Diamondshield Removal

    „ DiamondShield Removal You may remove the DiamondShield screen from your television if needed. If you want to remove the shield but feel you are unable to do so, please consult your dealer for assistance. Before you begin, place a small piece of masking tape on the surface of the DiamondShield that faces out, so it may be easily identified, if you choose to replace it.

  • Page 95: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

    Even though you’re now familiar with the basic and advanced operations of the TV, you may occasionally encounter a problem. This chapter offers answers to some of the most frequently asked questions of TV owners. We suggest that you consult this chart before contacting a Mitsubishi service representative.
  • Page 96 Troubleshooting Possible Solution Problem For More Information • Check that the batteries are • The remote control doesn’t • See Getting Ready to Use installed correctly. work. the Remote Control in Chapter 1 for an explanation of how to install batteries in the remote control.
  • Page 97 Troubleshooting (cont.) Problem Possible Solutions For More Information • There’s no sound even when • Check to see if the MUTE • See Remote Control Buttons the volume is turned up. button is on. and Functions in Chapter 1, which explains the location and function of the MUTE button.

  • Page 98: Caution And Care

    This distortion, however, will not harm the picture tubes. For maximum enjoyment and safe operation of your Mitsubishi TV, please read IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, pages 3 and 4 of your Owners Guide , very carefully and apply them properly.

  • Page 99: Calling For Service

    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.

  • Page 100: Lock Lock

    Solid Red Page Chapter 4: Troubleshooting...

  • Page 101: Appendix: Procedure For Bypassing The Parental

    HOME key or press the MENU key three times. ⁄Important: You must use the remote control included with this TV. You cannot use a remote control from another Mitsubishi component and you cannot use “Universal” remotes from other manufacturers.
  • Page 102 SOLID RED PAGE Chapter 5: Troubleshooting...
  • Page 103 Adjusting the Convergence 62-65 Guide key Cable Box Adjusting A/V Memory Settings CD Player Audio 72-75 H H H H H Mitsubishi Video 71,75 Home Key 21 Advanced Convergence 64 DVD player Home Theater Connections Advanced Features Menu 53 Laser disc player 24...
  • Page 104 Front Panel Display 15 VideoControl Keys 21 Installing batteries 17 Remote Control 21 Video input, front panel 15 Keys and Functions 20-21 Mitsubishi Codes Video Mute, using 60 Selecting Layers 20 DVD Player 24 Video Settings Using with other equipment...
  • Page 105 Labor. For 30 days after the original purchase at retail, we will repair or replace, at our option, the lenticular screen if it proves defective. For all other parts, we will provide the labor for a warranty repair by an authorized MITSUBISHI service center without charge for one year from the date or original purchase at retail.
  • Page 106 MITSUBISHI CONSUMER ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 9351 Jeronimo Road Irvine, CA 92618-1904 © 1998 Mitsubishi Consumer Electronics America, Inc. 871D253A20 Printed in U.S.A...

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