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Summary of Contents for VS-45VA1

Page 1: ..._ _ MITSUBISHI 3 Proj e ctlon TV Owner s Guide...

Page 2: ...the presence of im portant operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the ap pliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS AiPPLIANCE TO RAIN...

Page 3: ...20 Chapter 2 Connecting Your Projection TV 25 Overview of the Back Panel 26 Basic Connections 28 Projection TV external speakers 29 Projectaon TV antenna or cable without a decoder box 30 Projection T...

Page 4: ...Using the parental lock 69 Using the super quick view tuning 70 Using Video Mute 72 Using the power restore feature 73 Chapter 4 Using the Special Features 75 Understanding the On Screen Displays 76...

Page 5: ...perating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this Projection TV from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not us...

Page 6: ...and cart combination should be moved w ith care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn S3126A Ventilation Slots and openings in the ca...

Page 7: ...supply cords should be routed 30that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience recep tacles and the...

Page 8: ...against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSIiNFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grotmding of the mast and supporting str...

Page 9: ...by the operating instruc_icns as an improper adjust ment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualifie d technician _orestore the Projection TV to its norm...

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Page 11: ...face which provides the follow ing important information Summary of Special Features Unpacking Your Projection TV What s in Each Chapter Some Conventions Used in This Guide Mitsubishi has strived to c...

Page 12: ...he standard features found on most advanced Projection TVs Mitsubishi is proud to offer the following distinctive features Remote Control with VCR TV Ftmction us_s a single re mote control transmitter...

Page 13: ...A 1 VS 45VA2 VS 50VA1 and VS 50VA2 only A few suggestions Before you hook up your new Projection TV p ease take a few minutes to 0 Complete the registration card The registration card asks for the Pro...

Page 14: ...r equipment to yeur Projection TV Chapter 3 Operating Your Projection TV provides the step by step instructions you need in order to use your Projection TV Chapter 4 Using the Special Features explain...

Page 15: ...information hig hlighted in this manner should be read carefully main topic or task related topic or task _ _ etc I Procedures the step by step instructions on how to accomplish a particular task are...

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Page 17: ...will introduce the range of options available by using the buttons on the front panel of the TV or the remote control It also offers some general guideline for using the remote control Most functions...

Page 18: ...input terminals Use to connect the audio output from a VCR o other equipment AV reset button Press to reset all audio and video functions except volume recep tion mode Stereo SAP Mono and Projection T...

Page 19: ...n or off e g expansion increase or decrease the function e g color shift from one end of a scale to the other e g balance or select a position e g stereo input buttons INPUT Use either button to selec...

Page 20: ...Take the box containing two size AAA batteries from the packing bag O Remove the back cover of the remote contrc 1 O Load the battieres as indicated in the illustration making sure that they are posit...

Page 21: ...remote control don t use any harsh chemicals Use only a soft slightly moistened cloth general instructions When using the remote control to operate the Projection TV or VCR follow these procedures O B...

Page 22: ...trol buttons and functions I VCR TV MUTE 0 6 2 0 AUDIO ADJUST VIDE O R F_I AY STOP j PAUSE REVV _ PLAY _ FF OFF T REC VCR TV OTR DISP PiP SOURCE EXCH POSITION _ MITSUBISHI 9 20 Chapter 1 Getting To Kn...

Page 23: ...ber press the bottom part to change to a channe l with a lower number mute control MUTE Use to turn the sound off completely or restore it _ oits original volume This button works for the Projection T...

Page 24: ...e of the foE ow ing video functions tint color contrast brightness sharpness video noise reduction on off notch filter on off color temperature high mid low or color bias adjust buttons ADJUST After s...

Page 25: ...the reduced PIP image or cancel the image freezing source button SOURCE Press reI_ttedly to switch the source of the reduced PIP image between the TV and the external inputs exchange button EXCH Pres...

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Page 27: ...APTER 2 Connecting Your Projection TV This chapter offers step by step instructions for completimg the most common hook ups It contains the following sections Overview of the Back Panel Basic Connecti...

Page 28: ...HING SPEAKERS t INPUT OUTPUT EXT 1 EXT 2 TUNER MONITOR I I I LJ Important antenna terminals ANT A ANT B Use to connect VHF UHF antennas _ S VIDEO input terminal Use to connect the video output of a Su...

Page 29: ...60VA2 only Use to connect the central channel output from an amplifier that delivers surround sound such as an HTS 100 If you make this connection your television s speakers will play only the center...

Page 30: ...peakers Projection TV antenna or cable without a decoder box Projection TV antenna or cable with a decoder box Projection TV separate UIIF and VHF antennas Projection TV VCR antenna or cable without a...

Page 31: ...ate speaker lead irLtothe terminal Be sure that the and leads from the speakers are connected to the cor responding red and black exteraal speaker terminals To Listen to external speakers set the Sl_...

Page 32: ...hm Coaxial Cable 300 Ohm Flat Twin Lead Optional 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Matching Transformer ANT _ 5_ _PJH_ A 0 B Projection TV Rear Terminals connecting a cable O Push or screw the end of the cable onto t...

Page 33: ...coming cable to the N terminal on the two way splitter O Connect a coaxial cable to one of the OUT terminals on the same splitter connect the other end of this cable to the ANT A terminal on the back...

Page 34: ...ntenna or cable with a decoder box continued ___ _r _ __lncoming Cable _L_r or Antenna O O Cable Decoder Box Rear Terminals Projection TV Rear Terminals ANT _ _HF _HF_ I J 32 Chapter 2 Connecting Your...

Page 35: ...s of leads Check with your local electronics store fbr the kind of combiner you need Pictured below is a standard combiner UHF 1 To connect separate UHF and VI IF antem_as to your Projection TV O Conn...

Page 36: ...ith your antennas or cable To complete this hook up you may need the following equipment 2 lengths of coaxial cable i two way splitter 1 set of RCA pin type audio cables 1 RCA pin type video cable if_...

Page 37: ...er Video ca ble instead of an RCA pin type video cable Connect a Super Video c_ ble to the S VIDEO OUT terminal on the VCR Connect the other end of this cable to the S VIDEO INPUT terminal on the back...

Page 38: ...IO OUT CH 1 J i Connect Either One 0 Projection TV Rear Terminals AUDIO _ _ _ VIDEO ZP rT Projection TV Rear Terminals INPUT OUTPUT S VIDEO _9 r I _ T 2 TUNER MONffOR I I j CAUTION CONNECT TO EXTERNAL...

Page 39: ...to record scrambled cable channels while viewing another channel To complete the hook up you ll need 5 lengths of coaxial cables 2 two way splitter 1 set of RCA pin type audio 1RCA pin type video cabl...

Page 40: ...the VHF IN ter minal on the back of the VCR 0 Connect an RCA pin type video cable to the VIDE OUT terminal on the back of the VCR Connect the other end of this cable to the VIDEO INPUT terminal on the...

Page 41: ...d YellowLead i 0 Cable Decoder Box Rear Terminals VCR Rear Terminals VCR Rear Terminals _f tl _ f _ _1 i d J _ Connect Either One 0 White Lead Red Lead ANT _ VHF_JH_ A J B Projection TV Rear Terminals...

Page 42: ...r Video cable to the S VIDEO OUTPUT terminal of the home theater receiver Connect the other end of this c_ ble to the EXT 1 S VIDEO INPUT terminal on the back of the Proj_clion TV Connect one end of a...

Page 43: ...ItTOR _c I L _Oe _ 9 White Lead O Red Lead _ o VCR I APE OuT _ IEC I llo l XolIlt I 1 I I 0 Projection TV Rear Terminals INPUT EXT SP 8 _ CAUTION CONNECT TO _ _ CONNECTIONS INCLUDtNG EXTERNAL AMPLIFIE...

Page 44: ...X IN terminals on the back of the audio system OTurn off the Projection TV s speakers To do this press the AUDIO function buttons on the front panel or remote control until you see the SPEAKER display...

Page 45: ...the audio system input to the AUX posit on Adjust the volume of the sound of the television through the audio system If a powered subwoofer is used connect this terminal to the input of the subwoofer...

Page 46: ...ke this connection the volume for your speal ers will be con trolled by the amplifier If you are using an invisible system such as an HTS IO0 this will not change the way you operate your TV If you ar...

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Page 49: ...le antennas or e_ temal compo nents it s time to enjoy your equipment Tkis chapter will explain how to operate the TV first focusing on functions thai are basic and easy and then explaining some advan...

Page 50: ...erylhing yourPrc je tion TV can do You will fred information on Programming the remote control Turning the Projection TV on off Selecting the input source Changing channels Setting the clock Memorizin...

Page 51: ...ed type how to learn another unit s remote functions O Place the two remote control units head to head about 2 inches apart O Press the learn button LEARN NOI_tM using a pen The learning indicators 1...

Page 52: ...button again until both learning indicators 1 and 2 light up If the distance between two remote control units in step _ is too short or too long the learning process may not be completed In this case...

Page 53: ...t to learn or _ he memory capacity of the unit has been exceeded that is if the leveled command code is com plex the learnable number of commands may become less than the learnable number of buttons E...

Page 54: ...tion TV on and off Even with the power turned off there is a small current that continues to flow into the Projection TV This maintains any changes to the setting as well as operates the built in cloc...

Page 55: ...Selecting the input source Press the input button INPUT on the fi ont panel or oil the remote control to select the input source ANT A or ANT B EXT I or EXT 2 _ oo o0o 0000 000 I _J Getting Started 53...

Page 56: ...between special channels programmed for quick viewing _ Important E Important To change channels faster use either of the following procedures Enter three digits for every channelnumber using zeros w...

Page 57: ...panel or on the remote control The Projection TV aatomatically goes to the next broadcasting station 100 71t0 changhag channels directly To move directly to a particular channel without going through...

Page 58: ...annel D Important Quick view Q V is not available when you operate tkLe Super Quick View SQV ooooo ooooo using the super quick view option To view selected channels pro gr_mmed into super quick view m...

Page 59: ...clock Memorize channels Add delete channels Use Home Theater off Rename the inputs Color alignment Use ADJUST to select Then press ENTER Press MENU to return to IV Main Menu O You will see the First T...

Page 60: ...Inctoor outdoor antenna Use ADJUST to select Then press ENTER Press MENU to return to First 3qme Set Up Menu O O O The instructiorts for starting l he channel memory will appear Choosing either antenn...

Page 61: ...on on the remote control The TV menu will appear c n the screen O Select iFirst Time SeT Up using theADJUST button then press the ENTER button O Select Add delete charmels us ing the ADJUST button the...

Page 62: ...he ENTER button O Press the ADJUST button to select Use home theater Then press the ENTER button O The message that confirms whether yo a wish to use dais feature appears Press the ENTER button to con...

Page 63: ...realole control The TV menu will appear on the screen O Selec First Time Set Up us ing the ADJUST button then press the ENTER button O Select Rename the inputs us hag the ADJUST button then press the...

Page 64: ...u will appear on the screen O Select First Time Set Up as ing the ADJUST button Then press the ENTER button Select Color alignment using the ADJUST button Then press the ENTER bu_ton O O The Color ali...

Page 65: ...tening to either of two separate audio programs For example a combination television radio station may broadcast through the Projection TV The Mono setting reduces unwanted background noise when a ste...

Page 66: ...nnected a home theater receive r or audio systera This lets you control functions such as volume and mute through the receiver or audio system adjusting the audio functions 0 0 0 I 0 0 0 0 0 O Use eit...

Page 67: ...trast controls the level of white to black in the picture Bright ness controls the light level of the image on screen Sharpness adjusts the detail and clarity of the picture Video N oise R eduction on...

Page 68: ...O Use either the VIDEO buttom_ on the front panel or on the re mote control to select one o the functions O Use either the ADJUST but tons on the front panel o r on the remote c ontrol to adjust the...

Page 69: ...tion explains how to use some of the more advanced functions You will learn setting the timer using the parental lock using the super quick _iew tuning using Video Mute and using the power restore fea...

Page 70: ...ress ENTER Press MENU to return to IV Main Menu O Select Set the timer using the ADJUST button then press the ENTER buttor Set the timer Day Start time Input Channel Use ADJUST to select Then press EN...

Page 71: ...he TV menu will appear on the screen O Select Advanced Features using the ADJUST button then press the ENTER button o tB Selecl parental lock using the ADJUST button then press the ENTER button O The...

Page 72: ...ADJUST button then press the ENTER button O Select Super quick view SQV using the AD IUST button then press the ENTER button O The instructions for setting Super quick view will appear Use the ADJUST...

Page 73: ...ore than ten channels the letters SQV will flash telling you that the memory is full Your must delete a channel from memory before adding a new one cancelling the super quick view tuning 0 Select the...

Page 74: ...Set the timer off Parental lock off Super quick view SQV Video mute off Power restore off Use ADJUST to select Then press ENTER Press MENU to return to rv Main Menu O Press the MENU button on the remo...

Page 75: ...w SQV Video mute off Power restore off Use ADJUST to select Then press ENTER Press MENU to return to IV Main Menu O Press che MENU button on the remote control The TV menu will appear on the screen O...

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Page 77: ...s chapter your Mitsubishi Projection TV offers you several SlC_cjalfeatures not generally available on other brand Projection TVs This chapter will explain how to use these distinctive featau es It co...

Page 78: ...ng indicates the fouowmg input source antenna and chmmel number and channel name stereo and or SAP are available for reception on fin i channel this channel is programmed into super quick view memory...

Page 79: ...rojection TV This setting indicates that the Projection TV speaker system has been turned off This setting indicates that Projection TV vol_ne has been muted TV Mute O This setting indicates the cur r...

Page 80: ...set the Projection TV to turn off automati cally You can set the Projection TV to turn off from 10 to 120 minute _ 2 hours In this section you ll learn setting the off timer and changing or canceling...

Page 81: ...inute intervals each time you press the button To view the amount of time press the off timer button OFF T once or press the display button DISP on the remote control antil the on screen display indic...

Page 82: ...een display will in dicate the aJ_ount of time re maining un_il the Projection TV will turn off O Continue pressing the off timer button OFF T repeat edly to cha_ ge the remain rag time or to cancel t...

Page 83: ...lows you to view two different sources at the same time In this section you ll lem n selecting the PIP image selecting the source exchanging the PIP image freezing the PIP image and moving the PIP ima...

Page 84: ...l SCAN _Press the PIP button A reduced image will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen Ant A 023 ESPN Stet eo SAP SQV A023 l i _ Important When the main image is monochrome black and white...

Page 85: ...tion TV sc _een OPress the source button SOIYRCE on the remote con trol repeatedly to select the source of the PIP ilztage TV EXT 1 or EXT 2 The PIP image will change as follows E Important To change...

Page 86: ...00 888 Press the exchange button EXCH on the remote control to exchange the positions of the background image and the reduced image Ant A 02 3 ESPN Stereo SAP SQV Ext 1 t Ar_t A023 ESPN Stere SAP SQV...

Page 87: ...Freezing the PIP image _ oo 0 00000 00000 0 OPress the pause button PAUSE to freeze the reduced image on the screen O Pres_ again to cancel the im age freezing Using the Picture in Picture PIP Mode 85...

Page 88: ...s the position button POSI q_ION repeatedly The position of the reduced ima_e will change in each corner c f the screen in a counterclockwise fashion Ant A 023 ESPN Stereo SAP SQV Ext 1 86 Chapter 4 U...

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Page 91: ...tions of your Mitsubishi Projection TV you may run into trouble from time to time as you become accustomed to the raany features This chapter offers solutions to some of the common problems you may en...

Page 92: ...no more than 20 feet See Getting ready to use the remote con _rol in Chapter 1 which contains pointers for using the remote conl rol The Projection TV takes several seconds to respond to button comma...

Page 93: ...ion and function of the MUTE button See Adjusting the sound in Chapter 3 wh Lchexplains ho_ to set the speaker to Int_xnal or Extel_al You forget the code you used Use the alternate procedure See the...

Page 94: ...ay Pull the VCR tray in an upright position L_ _ J_j Open the legs on both sides of the tray and place them into the ribs Fix the VCR to the tray by pass hag the band through the hole on the upper sid...

Page 95: ...lustration Warning Do not place a VCR over 16kg 35 lb on the tray Do not place more than one VCR on the tray Take the VCR off the tray before moving the Projection TV For keeping set from toppling und...

Page 96: ...ube E Important If you plan to place speakers next to the Projection TV make sure they are the magnetically shielded Ordinary speakers will cause distor tion in the picture due to their strong magnets...

Page 97: ...e any settings This is a special display used by the factory Option Menu Hotel off Initial 3Dia on Syn tint Use ADJUST to select Then press ENTER Press MENU to return to IV Main Menu If this display a...

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Page 99: ...O canceling the lock If you forget the code you can change cancel or view the locked chan nels without entering the code To do this simply press the buttons labeled Q V and 9 at the same time Unlockin...

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Page 101: ...ion TV extern_d speaker with subwoofer out termianl 43 Projection TV home theater receiver A V receiver 40 Projection TV separate UHF and VHF antennas 33 ProjeCtion TV VCR antenna or cable with a deco...

Page 102: ...aming the inputs 61 Remote control buttons and fianctions 20 S select buttons 21 Selecting the PIP image 82 Selecting the input source 53 Selecting the source 83 Setting the clock 57 Setting the off t...

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