48Chapter 4. TV Operation and Features

Remote Control

Overview

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1.Slide Switch: Selects the A/V device to be controlled by the remote control. Set the slide switch to TV for operation of the TV, NetCommand-controlled devices, and IEEE 1394 devices. Control of additional devices requires programing (see Appendix D, “Programming the Remote Control.”.

2.SLEEP: Sets the TV to turn off within 2 hours. See the next page for instructions.

3.Digits/Letters: Allow you to tune to a channel by entering channel numbers; press ENTER for faster tuning. Use numbers and the —/CANCELkey to enter digital sub-channels. Also use for entering informa- tion into menus.

To select letters when naming channels, repeatedly press the associated number key. The following

special characters are available with the 1 and 0 keys:

1:! & blank space

0:/ * -

4.—/CANCEL (SUB-Channel/CANCEL): When entering digital channel numbers, adds a separator between main and sub-channel numbers. Clears FAV and some menu entries.

5.POWER: Turns TV power on and off.

6.QV (QuickView™): Switches between the current channel and the last channel viewed.

7.MUTE: Turns TV sound off or on.

8.SPLIT: Turns Split Screen mode on and off.

9.VOL  /  (Volume Up/Down): Changes sound level.

10.CH/PAGE  /  (Channel or Page Up/Down): Scans up or down through memorized channels. Pages up and down through screens when used with the TV Guide On Screen system or ChannelView™.

11FAV (Favorites): Scans through memorized lists of favorite channels. See “Channel Menu” in chapter 5,

“TV Menu Settings,” for more information.

12.FORMAT: Changes the shape and size of the main TV picture. When in Split Screen mode, changes the size of the split images while maintaining their aspect ratios.

13.LIST: Works like the LIST key for a cable box or satellite receiver when “learned” for NetCommand or when the remote has been programmed for the device.

Note: To operate other audio/video devices.

See chapter 3, “TV Setup,” for NetCommand “Learning” of device keys.

See Appendix D, “Programming the Remote Control” for instructions on programming.

For control of IEEE 1394 devices, see chapter 6.

14.INPUT: Displays the Input Selection menu from which you can select an input source to view, such as an antenna input (ANT 1/2) or a connected device.

15. (Adjust Up/down/Left/Right): Navigate menus and change settings.

16.ENTER: Selects a channel number or menu item.

17.GUIDE: Displays or removes ChannelView™ channel listing for ANT 1 and ANT 2. With the TV Guide On Screen system enabled, launches TV Guide On Screen. Dis- plays DVD disc or top menu for a NetCommand-con- trolled DVD player.

18.INFO: Displays an on-screen summary of the current device in use and any broadcast information available, including current V-Chip information. See chapter 4,

“TV Operation and Features,” for details.

19.AUDIO: Selects individual audio settings for adjustment.

20.VIDEO: Selects individual video settings for adjustment.

21.MENU: Displays the main TV menu using the on-screen menu system. When a sub-menu is open, backs up one level.

22.EXIT: Closes all TV on-screen menus and displays and returns to normal TV viewing.

23. F1–F4

For devices under NetCommand control: Perform NetCommand “Learning” to assign functions to the F1F4 keys.

For devices operating independently of NetCommand: The F1F4 keys may be able to work like the A, B, C, D buttons on some cable boxes, satellite receivers, and DVD players. Program the remote control for your equipment and test the keys. See Appendix D, “Programming the Remote Control.”

25. (Pause): Freezes a broadcast TV picture when no Split Screen image is displayed. When Split Screen is displayed, freezes the sub-picture. See below for use with recordable media.

Record/Playback Keys

Use any of these methods to enable the recording and playback functions:

program the remote for your DVR, VCR, or DVD player/ recorder and set the slide switch to VCR, DVD, CABLE, or

SAT.

Perform NetCommand “Learning” for the device.

See chapter 6, “NetCommand Operations,” for control of IEEE 1394 devices.

24. (Record): Records with a VCR, DVR, or DVD recorder.

25. (Pause): Pauses a VCR, DVR, or DVD. See above for use during TV viewing.

26. (Stop): Stops play of a VCR, DVR, or DVD.

27. (Reverse): Rewinds a VCR. Reverse scans a DVR or DVD.

28. (Play): Plays a VCR, DVR, or DVD.

29. (FAST Forward): Fast forwards a VCR. Forward scans a DVR or DVD.

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Mitsubishi Electronics WD-57831 manual Remote Control, Overview, Record/Playback Keys, Sat

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