LT-3280/LT-3780 LCD Flat Panel HDTV Display & Media Center Owner’s Guide TM TM visit our website at : www.mitsubishi-tv.
For Your Records Use this space to record the serial numbers, purchase date, and dealer information of the two companion devices—the display and media center. The serial numbers are on the rear of these devices. Note: In this guide and all on-screen instructions, the HD-4001 Receiver/ Controller is referred to as the “media center.” The terms “TV” and “HDTV” are used interchangeably to refer to the LCD Flat Panel HDTV.
Contents Important Information General Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Declaration of Conformity . Important Safeguards . Stand Removal Instructions .
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing NetCommand® Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 NetCommand® Initial Setup Edit NetCommand®. Add an A/V Receiver .
Chapter 6: Connecting and Using a PC Connecting a PC to the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” wit UU hin the product’s enclosure that may be sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read the following safeguards for your LCD Flat Panel HDTV and retain for future reference. Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD Flat Panel HDTV. 1. Read, Retain and Follow All Instructions Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the LCD Flat Panel HDTV. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Follow all operating and use instructions. 2.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, continued 12. 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. 13.
Stand Removal Instructions CAUTION • A minimum of TWO PEOPLE are needed to safely remove the stand. • One person needs to hold the stand while the other person removes the stand screws. This is necessary to prevent the stand from falling to the floor. • Failure to follow these recommendations may result in personal injury as well as damage to the product. 1. Before performing work, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the display. 1SPUFDUJWF TIFFU 2.
Chapter 1 Product Overview Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Top Control Panel . . . . . . Media Center Front Control Panel Remote Control Overview . . . . . . Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1: Product Overview Package Contents Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure that you have received everything including: 1. Display The display and media center must be connected together with these two cables. 5. One MonitorLink™ Digital A/V cable. Sends audio and video signals from the media center to the display. 6. One MonitorLink™ Control RS-232C cable.
Chapter 1: Product Overview Special Features Your new LT-3280/LT-3780 LCD Flat Panel HDTV (display + media center) has many special features, which include: Two-Piece Design for Maximum Installation Flexibility The LT-3280/LT-3780 display and media center are designed to work exclusively together as an integrated HDTV.
Chapter 1: Product Overview Display Top Control Panel Top View of Display The buttons on the top control panel of the display are also found on the remote control and media center front panel. See Remote Control Overview in this chapter for information about how to use these buttons. Display Power Indicator and IR Sensors Power Indicator The media center and display power on and off together when you press the POWER button on the remote control.
Chapter 1: Product Overview Media Center Front Control Panel Except for SYSTEM RESET and the memory card reader Eject buttons, the buttons on the media center Front Control Panel are also found on the remote control and display top control panel. The top row of labels show the control functions when no TV menus are displayed on the screen. The bottom row of labels show the control functions when the TV menus are displayed on the screen or when a special function has been activated.
Chapter 1: Product Overview Remote Control Overview Figure 1, following page To send signals to the TV, point the remote control at the display. 1. Slide Switch: Selects the A/V product to be controlled by the remote control. For NetCommand® device control, select CABLE/DBS/DTV. 16. REW/REV: Rewinds a VCR. Reverses scan with a DVD, A/V Disc, or memory card file. 2. Numbers: Individually select channels or enter information into menus. 17. POWER: Turns power on and off for the TV and other A/V products.
Chapter 1: Product Overview 2. Load the batteries, making sure the (-) and (+) polarities are correct. For best results, insert the negative (-) side first. 1 17 2 18 19 3 4 20 5 21 "" BMLBMJOF CBUUFSJFT 6 Figure 2. Operation: Installing the Batteries 22 7 1"(& 23 8 24 9 25 10 26 11 Care For Best Results from the Remote Control: • Be within 20 feet of the equipment. • Do not press two or more buttons at the same time unless instructed. • Do not allow unit to get wet or become heated.
Chapter 1: Product Overview Display Rear Panel " # To provide complete HDTV funtionality, the display and media center must be connected using both MonitorLink™ terminals [A] and [B] . 1. PC Video Input Remove the covers shown in the lower diagram to access the inputs described on this page. Use this RGB video terminal to connect to the Video Out terminal on a PC. This terminal supports VGA, SVGA, XGA. and SXGA resolutions. See Chapter 6 for more information. A .
Chapter 1: Product Overview Media Center Rear Panel To provide complete HDTV funtionality, the display and media center must be connected using both MonitorLink™ terminals [A] and [B]. A. MonitorLink™ RS-232C Control Use the supplied RS-232C cable to connect the RS-232C terminal on the display [A] to the RS-232C terminal on the media center [A]. This output only supports the display. B.
Chapter 1: Product Overview Media Center Rear Panel, continued 6. Antenna (ANT-1 MAIN, ANT-2 AUX) ANT-1 MAIN and ANT-2 AUX can each receive both digital and analog over-the-air channels from a VHF/UHF antenna or non-scrambled digital/analog cable channels. Your primary viewing signal source should be connected to ANT-1 MAIN. ANT-1 MAIN must be used to view premium subscription cable TV service authorized by the CableCARD™ access card. The CableCARD access card is provided by your local cable company.
Chapter 2 Connecting Essential MonitorLink™ Connections . . . . . . . . AC Power Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . External Devices and NetCommand® Overview . Wall Outlet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna with Twin Flat Leads . . . . . . . . . . . . . Separate UHF and VHF Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . Using a CableCARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable to a VCR . .
Chapter 2: Connecting Essential MonitorLink™ Connections MonitorLink™ RS-232C Control and Digital A/V Figure 1. MonitorLink™ RS-232C Control cable (required and provided) Figure 2. MonitorLink™ Digital A/V cable (required and provided) To operate as a complete HDTV, the display must be connected to the media center using both required MonitorLink™ cables. See the instructions below. The media center is designed specifically to work with the LT-3280 and LT-3780 displays.
Chapter 2: Connecting AC Power Cords Figure 3. AC power cords for display and media center After you have connected all A/V devices to the media center, connect the display to a nearby AC wall outlet, then connect the media center to a AC wall outlet. The blue light next to the Power button on the front panel of the media center will start blinking. Wait for the blinking to stop (about 1 minute) before pressing the Power button on the remote control.
Chapter 2: Connecting External Devices and NetCommand® Overview NetCommand is able to control many current audio and video devices by sending remote control signals from the media center to each device through IR emitters. Additionally, it is also able to learn the remote control signals used by most audio video devices not already in the media center’s memory. NetCommand can automatically switch to compatible Audio/Video (A/V) devices or those that have or “learned” NetCommand settings.
Chapter 2: Connecting Wall Outlet Cable (can be used with a CableCARD™) Figure 4 It is very important to connect the incoming cable for your primary viewing source to ANT-1, especially for CableCARD™ use. 1. Connect the primary incoming coaxial lead cable to ANT-1 MAIN on the media center rear panel. 2. For an optional secondary antenna source, connect an antenna (or cable) to ANT-2 AUX. 3. If you have subscribed to a CableCARD™ service, the CableCARD can now be inserted into the CableCARD SLOT.
Chapter 2: Connecting Antenna with Twin Flat Leads (not for use with CableCARD™) Figure 6 For an antenna with twin flat leads: A 300-ohm to 75-ohm transformer is required. This is not included with the media center, but is available at most electronics stores. 1. For antenna with twin flat leads, connect the 300-ohm twin leads to a 300-ohm to 75-Ohm transformer (purchased separately). 2. Push the 75-ohm side of the transformer onto ANT-1 MAIN on the media center rear panel.
Chapter 2: Connecting Using a CableCARD™ About CableCARD™ Technology To start the CableCARD initialization process, insert a CableCARD into the CableCARD slot located on the media center rear panel, then press Power on the remote control. An initial screen will automatically display for a few minutes, with information that your Cable Provider will need in order to start service. Please write down this information before calling your cable provider.
Chapter 2: Connecting Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable to a VCR Figure 8 A two-way RF splitter, 3 coaxial cables, right and left audio cables and a S-Video or (Composite) Video cables are required. These are not included with the media center. 1. Connect the incoming cable or Antenna to IN on the RF splitter. 2. Connect one coaxial cable from OUT on the RF splitter to ANTENNA IN on the VCR rear panel. 3. Connect one coaxial cable from OUT on the RF splitter to ANT-1 MAIN on the media center rear panel. 4.
Chapter 2: Connecting Cable Box to VCR Figure 9 A two-way RF splitter, 4 coaxial cables, right and left audio cables and an S-Video or Video cable are required. These are not included with the media center. 1. Connect the incoming cable to IN on the RF splitter. 2. Connect one coaxial cable from OUT on the RF splitter to IN on the cable box rear panel. 3. Connect one coaxial cable from OUT on the RF splitter to ANT-1 MAIN on the media center rear panel. 4.
Chapter 2: Connecting A/V Receiver or Stereo System Figure 10 A digital audio cable and stereo audio cables are required. The digital audio cable is provided. The stereo audio cables are not included with the media center. “Y” splitter cables may also be required. 1. Connect a set of stereo audio cables from AUDIO LINE OUT on the media center rear panel to the TV AUDIO INPUT on the back of the A/V receiver.
Chapter 2: Connecting DVD Player or Other Component Video Device Figure 12 Component video cables and audio cables are required. These are not included with the media center. 1. Connect the Component Video cables from Y/Pr/Pb VIDEO OUT on the back of the DVD player to COMP-2 on the media center rear panel, matching the correct connection: Y to Y (Green), Pr to Pr (Red), Pb to Pb (Blue) 2.
Chapter 2: Connecting HDMI Output Device (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, DVD Player, Etc.) Figure 13 An HDMI to HDMI cable is required. This cable is not included with the media center. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI input on the media center rear panel to the HDMI output on the source device output. HDMI devices provide video and audio through this cable. ($-) ). YYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYYYYY Z YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY 1# )%.
Chapter 2: Connecting DVI Output Device Figure 14 A DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI adaptor and HDMI cable and audio cables are required. These are not included with the media center. They may be available at your local electronics retailer. 1. Connect the DVI-to-HDMI cable (recommended) (or DVI/HDMI adaptor with an HDMI cable) from the DVI device’s rear panel to the media center’s rear panel.
Chapter 2: Connecting IR Emitters and NetCommand® Figures 15 and 16 A quadruple IR Emitter cable is included with the TV The four (4) IR emiters connected to the IR emitter cable (see Accessories in Chapter 1) are used by the NetCommand system to control up to four other devices, such as a VCR, DVD player, Cable box, and a Satellite receiver. 1. Connect the plug end of the supplied quadruple IR Emitter Cable to one of the IR Output NetCommand terminals on the media center rear panel. 2.
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Chapter 2: Connecting Compatible IEEE 1394 Device It is possible to connect devices to the media center that have IEEE 1394 connectors but are not compatible with the media center or with the NetCommand® control system. Areas of compatibility to consider are: 1. Digital Video Signals The media center is able to decode MPEG2 video. Other types of digital video, such as DV video provided by some camcorders, must be decoded by the source device and sent to the media center as analog video or SVideo.
Chapter 2: Connecting Connection Styles There are two different connection styles that can be used when connecting IEEE 1394 devices. Use the style that fits your network of audio/video products. Direct Device-To-Device Style The IEEE 1394 offers you the capability to chain devices, unlike previous audio and video connections where you had to individually connect each device directly to the media center. For example, you can connect a D-VHS to a 1394 DVD Player and then to the media center.
Chapter 2: Connecting Helpful Hints Q My VCR (or other device) does not have two sets of stereo audio outputs. How can I connect this device’s audio to both the media center and the A/V Receiver? A. There are two solutions: 1. Connect the single set of stereo audio outputs to the media center only. Use Edit NetCommand® to change the setup of this device.
Chapter 3 NetCommand® Setup and Editing NetCommand® Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 NetCommand® Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Edit NetCommand® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Add an A/V Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Add Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing NetCommand® Introduction NetCommand makes your TV the heart of your Home Theater NetCommand® is an intelligent control system that makes your Mitsubishi TV the heart of your home theater. With NetCommand, the TV sends signals to the other devices in the system via the IR emitters, telling the devices to play, record, change inputs, adjust volume, change channels and many more functions.
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing IMPORTANT To take advantage of the versatility of your new HDTV, Mitsubishi recommends that you set up NetCommand® as soon as you finish connecting your A/V devices and power on the LCD Flat Panel TV for the first time. Although setting up NetCommand is optional, TV Guide On Screen® can not control connected cable boxes or record TV programs unless NetCommand is set up. You also have the option of setting up NetCommand at a later time.
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing NetCommand® Initial Setup, continued Note: Inputs to TV Guide On Screen can include only one over-the-air source and one cable souce. If you connect an HDTV cable box to the TV using Component 1 or 2, HDMI Input 1 or 2, or IEEE 1394, and plan to use TV Guide On Screen to control this cable box, also connect an over-the-air antenna in order to download TV Guide On Screen data. Review Screen Figure 5 Figure 3.
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing until you see A/V Receiver as the device type. Highlight Next and press ENTER to open the A/V Receiver screen. IMPORTANT To make changes to the A/V receiver setup, first ensure that the current audio source is TV Audio. Choose ONE of these options: Figure 6. Finish screen • It is still necessary to memorize the available channels for Antenna-1 (and Antenna-2, if used). You may do that by going to the TV Main menu and selecting Antenna.
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing and ENTER to select each letter of the name. These names will appear on the Review screen as the A/V receiver’s input names. If the number of connected inputs changes, you will need to delete the A/V receiver through Edit NetCommand and add it again, as described above. 6. To erase the learned input signal, highlight the check box for that input and press CANCEL. 7. Repeat for each connected input. 8.
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing Add an A/V Receiver, continued Finish Screen Name Screen To finalize your selections and complete the A/V receiver setup, select Finish from the Finish screen. Figure 11 The Name screen allows you to change the default name for the A/V receiver to a custom name of up to eight characters (including a blank space), selecting from letters, numbers, and nine different characters.
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing Edit NetCommand® : Add Devices Note: Mitsubishi’s NetCommand allows you to edit your home theater configuration. You can add new devices, change device settings and connections, delete devices and learn remote control IR signals not already in NetCommand memory. Edit NetCommand Screen Figure 14 If you selected Edit when you were at the Finish screen, the Edit NetCommand screen displays. The choices are: that will display is the Device Setup Screen.
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing Add Devices, continued [Device] Learn Screen [Device] Screen Figure 17. Shown only if “Learn” was selected Figure 16 If you selected “None” for a device type during initial setup, you can later add a device with this screen. This screen also opens when you select the Change option in the Edit NetCommand screen. The sample screens here show the choices for adding a VCR; similar screens will appear for any satellite receiver, DVD player, or cable box. Figure 17.
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing Add Devices, continued Connection for [Device] Screen Figure 20 [Device] Advanced Learn Screen Figure 18 After learning the basic device keys, the [Device] Advanced Learn screen allows you to learn any special keys for your device. Most common IR remote control signal formats can be learned by NetCommand. This screen allows the media center to learn the connection between device(s) and input(s).
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing Add Devices, continued Edit NetCommand® : Change Devices IR Code for [Device] Screen Change Device Screen Figure 22 Figure 24 This screen only displays if an added device has the same IR code as a previously added device of the same type and manufacturer. You can specify the IR setting for the new device. For example, for the second Mitsubishi VCR you can specify the IR Code setting to VCR-B, if the primary Mitsubishi VCR is using the VCR-A IR code.
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing Edit NetCommand® : Delete Devices Delete Device Screen Figure 25 Selecting Delete from the Setup menu, displays the Delete screen. You can choose to delete a single device by selecting the device you would like to delete, or you can delete the entire NetCommand configuration. After you have chosen the device, or the entire configuration, you will be prompted to confirm your choice to delete.
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing Using the Remote Control with NetCommand® Below is a list of several manufacturers devices tested and shown to be compatible with NetCommand. These devices can be controlled without changing the setting of the remote control from the media center to another device. NetCommand may be able to operate additional models since many manufacturers use the same control signals to operate some or all of the models they offer.
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing NetCommand® On-Screen Buttons To use the media center’s NetCommand feature, you need to provide some detailed information during the setup. You must define the manufacturer of the devices that are connected to the media center, or “learn” the IR code remote control signals for the device connected. For each device, the input to the media center and A/V receiver, and the names for the device are pre-set during Initial NetCommand setup.
Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing 3D Graphical Menu System Your TV also has Mitsubishi’s exclusive 3D Graphical on-screen operating system, which provides on-screen information for menu choices and changes, using the media enter’s remote control. Menu Screens A picture (icon) will be highlighted on the menu screen when selected with the ADJUST arrows. You may then make changes within the menu or access submenus, if available. You can also access sub-menus from a button.
Chapter 4 IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Using the “Learn” Feature to Control IEEE 1394 Devices Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically . . . . . . . . . . . Device Selection Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the DEVICE MENU Button to Display Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 . . . . . . . . . . . 53 . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Device Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Using the “Learn” Feature to Control IEEE 1394 Devices NOTE: See pages 32–33 for information regarding compatible IEEE 1394 devices and connection styles. The media center is not able to control IEEE 1394 devices that use other types of control protocols. Incompatible digital audio, video and/or control information will still be able to pass from one device through the media center to another device on the network.
Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically Name for 1394 Device Screen When an IEEE 1394 device is connected into the media center and is powered On, the new device will automatically announce its presence. This process is called device discovery and can take up to 1 minute. Some non-audio/video or non-compatible IEEE 1394 devices, such as Personal Computers (PCs), may not announce their presence to the media center.
Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically, continued IEEE 1394 Device Type Screen Figures 3 and 4 If the new IEEE 1394 device is also connected using analog inputs, you will need to define the device type. Select the type of device, such as a VCR. Connection Screen Figure 5 Select the media center input that you used when you connected the video or S-Video cables.
Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Device Selection Menu When you press DEVICE on the media center’s remote control, the Device Selection menu (Figure 7) displays. If NetCommand® has not been set up, the Device Selection menu allows you to select an input for viewing.
Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Using the DEVICE MENU Button to Display Menus Device Menu If NetCommand is setup, pressing the remote control’s DEVICE MENU button displays the transport menu if the input is a VCR or DVD. Another press of the DEVICE MENU button will display menu for the current device source, if available. Figure 9.
Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Using the GUIDE Button to Display ChannelView™ and Menus GUIDE and Devices (1394 or IR Controlled) Recording a Current Program To record a current program, press REC (record) when your program choice is highlighted on the program list in ChannelView. A red “R” will be added after the input name. The media center will immediately switch to the selected channel and start recording.
Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Setting up Recordings Figure 13 Through NetCommand, you can automatically start and stop recordings and send signals from one playback device to a recording device. Recordings can be made on recordable devices connected to the media center. The media center can convert digital channels and IEEE 1394 device signals to analog signals that can be recorded on NetCommand compatible analog VHS and S-VHS VCRs.
Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Record List Peer-to-Peer Connections Figure 14 A peer-to-peer connection allows the IEEE 1394 devices in your media center network to talk to each other without the further need of media center intervention once the peer-to-peer connection is established. For example, the media center can set up a connection for an or DVCR that sends a recorded program to an IEEE 1394 monitor in another room.
Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Using A/V Discs An A/V Disc is an external hard drive that stores music, picture and/or video files, and is usually connected using an IEEE 1394 cable. A/V Disc Track List Screen Figure 15 When viewing an A/V Disc, press GUIDE to display its Track List. The Channel, Station, Date, Time, Program name and whether it has been Watched (Y=yes, N=no) will be displayed. Tracks will be listed in date and time order and will vary in size.
Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings MediaCommand™ and Memory Card Playback Warning: Some memory cards available on the market are not properly certified to follow the card type specifications noted below and cannot be used by the Card Reader. If the Card Reader is unable to read one of your memory cards, please transfer the files to a properly certified card. Inserting a Memory Card 1. Insert a memory card into a matching card slot on card reader on the media center.
Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings MediaCommand™ and Memory Card Playback, continued MP3 or WMA7 Audio Playlist Menu Figure 18 Media Setup Menu Figure 19 Press DEVICE MENU at any time to display the Media Setup screen, where you can adjust the Slideshow Display, Frequency, Interval or Playlist Frequency. 1. Press GUIDE to display the Playlist menu. 2. Using ADJUST or to move the highlight to different tracks (CH up/down will change pages of the Playlist). 3.
Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source Pressing REC (record) on the media center’s remote control will function the same way as pressing the record button on the VCR’s remote control or front panel. Copy-Protected Material When attempting to record copy-protected material, the Record functions of the NetCommand and IEEE 1394 systems may be prevented or stopped.
Chapter 5 TV Menu Operations Main Menu Choices . . . . . . Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . NetCommand Menu . . . . . . Antenna Menu . . . . . . . . . . Time Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . Captions Menu . . . . . . . . . . Customizing Digital Settings V-Chip Rating Guidelines . . V-Chip Lock Menu . . . . . . . V-Chip Menu . . . . . . . . . . . Audio/Video Menu . . . . . . . A/V Setting Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu Main Menu Choices Time Menu Setup Menu Figure 4 Figure 1 Manually set the time for the media center, or select Auto and the media center will automatically set the time based upon Extended Data Service (XDS) time data. This time data is usually broadcast by your local PBS station. This menu is also used to set the TV timer. Use the Setup menu to select English or Spanish as the language for the menus and on-screen displays.
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu Setup Menu Figure 8 Figure 8. Setup Menu, NetCommand Option Language Display the on-screen menus in either English or Spanish (Español). The first time you powered On your media center, you were requested to select an on-screen menu language. If you choose to change the selection, all menu text will immediately switch to the language of your choice. Program titles and other information sent by a broadcaster will be shown in the original language.
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu NetCommand Menu Figure 11 Note: Transport buttons (rewind, play forward, stop, pause and record) on the remote control are located in the bottom section of the remote control. Default Digital Device If multiple digital recording devices are available in NetCommand, this setting allows you to choose the device to use when recording digital programs.
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu Antenna Menu Channel Figure 14 Channels can be changed in 3 ways: Figure 14. Antenna Menu The Antenna Menu options are available for use with analog and digital channels on Antenna-1 and Antenna-2. You can memorize channels, add or delete channels, name channels and add channels to an SQV (Super Quick View™) bank.
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu Antenna Menu, continued SQV (SuperQuickView™) Using The Remote Control SQV (SuperQuickView™) Using The Menu Screen Viewing and changing SQV banks using the remote control: Figure 15 1. Press the SQV button. SQV (SuperQuickView™) allows you to put together banks of your favorite channels from Antenna 1 and Antenna 2. You can store channels in any of the 9 different SQV memory banks. You can also store the same channel in multiple memory banks.
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu Time Menu Setting the Clock You may choose to manually or automatically set the clock that your media center will use for recording or timer functions. You cannot schedule recordings if the clock is not properly set. Manual Figure 16 To manually set the clock, you need to select the current time, including AM or PM, current date, time zone for your area and the Daylight Savings time setting. will automatically retrieve the correct time and date information from this channel.
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu Captions Menu Background Figure 18 To make the analog closed captions easier to read, you can choose to display the background color as either black or gray behind the captions. For analog channels broadcasters can send either Standard or Text closed captioning. Standard Closed Captions follows the dialogue of the characters onscreen and displays in a small section of the screen.
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu Captions Menu, continued: Opacity (Font) Customizing Digital Settings You can customize the visibility of your fonts using the following categories: Fonts You can customize the text of digital captions by selecting the font of your choice.
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu V-Chip Rating Guidelines 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. Both TV and Movie ratings will display. TV ratings apply to programs and movies developed for TV and may have supplemental blocking by content categories.
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu V-Chip Lock Menu V-Chip Lock Menu Overview To reset the pass code, see the procedure in Appendix C. Figure 20 V-CHIP PARENT LOCK The V-Chip Lock menu gives you access to V–Chip options and to non-V-Chip TV-locking options as well. You must use a pass code to open this menu to enable/ disable the lock options. The two different types of locks available are: • • V-Chip Lets you restrict access to programming based on program-rating signals sent by the broadcaster.
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu Setting V-Chip Options The V-CHIP Button 1. Press the V-CHIP button on the remote control to turn the V-Chip lock on and off without going through the menu. A screen will appear prompting you for your pass code. To change V-Chip settings, you must open the V-Chip Lock Menu and then open the V-Chip menu. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Highlight the V-Chip icon on the V-Chip Lock menu and press ENTER to open the V-Chip menu. Press ADJUST or to select On or Off.
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu Audio/ Video Menu Settings Figure 23 Each device has its own A/V memory. Select the device in A/V Memory Reset, then select Audio or Video to adjust the device’s individual settings. Press ENTER, the menu is removed, and the individual settings are displayed. Use the AUDIO and VIDEO buttons on the remote control to change settings, as these options are not accessible from this screen. Figure 23.
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu A/V Setting Descriptions: Audio NOTE: The effects of the Audio Settings of Bass, Treble, Balance and Surround affect the sound heard through the display’s internal speakers only. Using the AUDIO Button on the Remote Control To adjust individual Audio settings directly with the remote control: 1. Press AUDIO to cycle through the available settings. 2. Press ADJUST or to adjust the setting. After 5 seconds of inactivity, the setting display will disappear.
Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu A/V Setting Descriptions: Video Using the VIDEO Button on the Remote Control To adjust individual Video settings directly with the remote control: 1. Press VIDEO to cycle through the available settings. 2. Press ADJUST or to adjust the setting. After 5 seconds of inactivity, the setting display will disappear. Video Settings ◊ Contrast ◊ Backlight Use to manually adjust the contrast of the PC screen image. NOTE: A slider will display on-screen for most settings.
Chapter 6 Connecting and Using a PC Connecting a PC to the Display Setting PC Resoluiton . . . . . . . PC Display Formats . . . . . . . . PC Video Settings . . . . . . . . . Supported PC Timings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6: Connecting and Using a PC Connecting a PC to the Display Figure 1. A 15 pin PC monitor cable and an audio video cable is required. These are not included with the TV. To connect a PC to the display (audio and video), do the following: 1. Connect a VGA video cable (purchased separately) from the PC to the VGA port on the rear panel of the display. Refer to the Supported PC Timings table on page 85. 2.
Chapter 6: Connecting and Using a PC Setting PC Resoluiton Figure 16 For the correct screen resolution (pixels), while the PC is displayed on screen, use the PC’s Control Panel settings, as shown below (for most PC’s). Your display can display VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA refresh rates. 1. In the PC’s “Start” menu, select “Settings”. 2. Select “Control Panel”. 3. Select “Display”. 4. Select the “Settings” tab. 5.
Chapter 6: Connecting and Using a PC PC Display Formats LT-3280 Display PC Video Signal 84 Displayed Format LT-3780 Display PC Video Signal Displayed Format VGA (640 x 480) 1366 x 768 VGA (640 x 480) SVGA (800 x 600) 1366 x 768 SVGA (800 x 600) XGA (1024 x 768) 1366 x 768 XGA (1024 x 768) 1920 x 1080 WXGA (1280 x 768) 1366 x 768 WXGA (1280 x 768) 1920 x 1080 SXGA (1280 x 1024) 1366 x 768 SXGA (1280 x 1024) 1920 x 1080 PC720P (1280 x 720) 1366 x 768 PC720P (1280 x 720) 1920 x 1080
Chapter 6: Connecting and Using a PC PC Video Settings Press the VIDEO key on the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the Video options to the one you want to change. Use ADJUST to change settings. Supported PC Timings Resolution Horizontal 1 2 ◊ Contrast Manually adjusts the contrast of the PC screen image. ◊ Bightness Manually adjusts the brightness of the PC screen image. ◊ Back Light Manually adjusts the contrast of the PC screen image. ◊ Video Clock Manually adjusts the PC clock frequency.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . Using the System Reset Button Using the Reset Menu . . . . . . . Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution 1. When the HDTV is turned on for the first time, the NetCommand WELCOME screen does not appear (see figure 1, page 36). • Check to make sure the media center and the display are connected using both MonitorLink™ cables (A/V and Control). • See Essential MonitorLink™ Connections in Chapter 2 for complete instructions. 2. The HDTV remote control does not work. • Check that the batteries are installed correctly.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support Problem Possible Solution 14. V-Chip is not working. • Make sure that V-Chip is On. • If V-Chip Hours are currently set to disable the V-Chip lock, the V-Chip will not block programming. 15. The media center will not turn on after being plugged in. • If blue light on front panel is blinking, wait for at least one minute for the light to turn off, then press Power again. 16.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support Problem 90 Possible Solution 24. The TV Audio icon or A/V Receiver icon is grayed out and not selectable. • Select the Change setting from the Edit NetCommand menu, and then select the device (for example VCR). Once the Connection screen is displayed, check if the audio checkbox is selected for the TV input and/or AVR input. • Verify the connections and NetCommand setup for the A/V receiver and the desired source device, if any.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support Problem Possible Solution 36. All IEEE 1394 devices disappear. • The connected devices must not be in a loop that returns to the media center. Make sure a device is connected at the end. • Disconnect all the cables and devices from the TV. Replace them one by one to locate the problem device or cable. • Use System Reset (front control panel). 37. Cannot rediscover a deleted IEEE 1394 device • The device has been disconnected. Plug it in.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support Problem Possible Solution 44. ChannelView program recording failed. • Connection and compatibility issues with IEEE 1394 (FireWire®) digital devices. This may include too many Firewire devices in use at one time, or the recording device not understanding the record command. • The media center lost power long enough to lose current clock time. • Analog VCR power was left Off. 45.
Appendices Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix B: On-Screen Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix C: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix D: Input Connection Compatibility . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix E: Scan Rates for Input/Output Sources . . . . . . . Appendix F: Using PIP and POP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Appendix G: TV Display and DVD Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix A: Specifications Software Updates: From time to time, Mitsubishi may offer software updates to expand the features or operation of this media center. When these updates are available they will be announced on our web site, Mitsubishi-tv.com. If you return your Owner’s registration card, with your model and serial number, you may receive written notification of available software updates.
Appendix A: Specifications, continued Outputs (continued) Video and Audio MonitorLink™ A/V (digital audio/video), Qty 1 NOTE: Must connect to MonitorLink™ A/V Input terminal on display.
Appendix B: On-Screen Information Displays When you turn on the HDTV (media center and display), change Devices, change Channels or when you press the INFO button on the remote control the current status will display. Below are the most common displays; please note that seldom or never do all of the different status indicators appear at the same time. Analog Program 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
Appendix C: 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. Cut Along This Line Lock Bypass Instructions Have Been Filed for Future Reference Bypassing the V-Chip Lock If you forget your passcode, you can view the locked media center without entering your passcode.
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Appendix D: Input Connection Compatibility Component-1 and Component 2 Inputs NetCommand® IEEE 1394 System Compatibility These inputs are compatible with component video signals from standard DVD players and other equipment sending a standard NTSC component video signal (480i). These inputs are also compatible with newer DVD players sending a progressive NTSC component video signal (480p). These inputs are also compatible with most standard DTV and satellite receivers with component video outputs (YPbPr).
Appendix E: Scan Rates for Input/Output Sources HDCP LT-3280/LT-3780 Display Input Signal Copy Source Protection Input Scan Rate ANALOG 480i signals from Ant-1, Ant-2, Input- 1, 2 none 1080i 480i signals from Ant-1, Ant-2, Input- 1, 2 yes 1080i 480i, 480p signals from Component 1 & 2 none 1080i 480i, 480p signals from Component 1 & 2 yes 1080i 480i or 480p signals from Ant-1 or IEEE 1394 none 1080i 480i or 480p signals from Ant-1, Ant-2 or IEEE 1394 yes 1080i 720p signals from Ant-1, Ant
Appendix F: Using PIP and POP You can display programs from analog channels, analog inputs or devices as Picture-In-Picture (PIP) and PictureOutside-Picture (POP). The media center has a second analog tuner for non-scrambled analog channels received on Ant-1 and will display them as the PIP/POP sub-pictures. Digital channels and devices can be shown as the main picture but cannot be the sub-picture. NOTE: PIP, POP and Side-by-Side modes do not support PC input. Press PIP/POP to activate the PIP/POP option.
Appendix G: TV Display and DVD Formats TV Display Formats The media center is designed to work with widescreen TVs (also known as 16:9 TVs). This shape reflects the new types of images available from HDTV and many DVDs. There are still many older style narrow screen images (called 4:3 aspect ratio) you will encounter. While there will never be a perfect solution for displaying a narrow image on a wide screen, Mitsubishi offers several display formats to choose from.
Appendix G: TV Display and DVD Formats, continued TV Display Formats ORIGINAL SIGNAL Anamorphic DVD ORIGINAL SIGNAL Non-anamorphic or SD 4:3 TV Display TV Display Standard Standard (not recommended, distorted) (recommended) not available for HD, SD 16:9 or analog 720p, 1080i Expand not available for HD, SD 16:9 or analog 720p, 1080i Expand (recommended for letterboxed) (not recommended, distorted) not available for HD, SD 16:9 or analog 720p, 1080i Zoom not available for HD, SD 16:9 or analog 7
Appendix H: Remote Control Programming Codes IMPORTANT The remote control may return to its initial setting when the batteries are changed. You may need to reprogram. Programming the Remote to Control NetCommand A/V Products 1. Move the slide switch at the top of the HDTV remote to the CABLE/DBS/DTV position. 2. Press and hold POWER on the remote control. 3. Enter the three digit code of 197, and then release POWER. 4.
Appendix H: Remote Control Programming Codes, continued Cable Boxes, continued VCRs SIGNATURE SLMARK SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE TELEVIEW TOCOM TOSHIBA UNIKA UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH VCR Brand MITSUBISHI AKAI AUDIO DYNAMIC BELL&HOWELL BROKSONIC CANON CITIZEN CRAIG CURTIS MATHES DAEWOO DBX DIMENSIA EMERSON FISHER FUNAI GE GO VIDEO GOLDSTAR HITACHI INSTANT REPLAY JVC KENWOOD LXI MAGNAVOX MARANTZ MARTA MEMOREX MGA MINOLTA MULTITECH NEC OLYMPIC OPTIMUS ORION PANASONIC PENNEY PENTAX PHILCO
Appendix H: Remote Control Programming Codes, continued IMPORTANT Some manufacturers may change their products, or they may use more than one remote control system. If this is the case, the HDTV receiver/contoller remote control may not be able to operate your VCR, DVD, cable box, satellite receiver, or A/V receiver. After entering the correct codes in each position of the remote control, use the slide switch to select which product will respond when an operational button is pressed.
Appendix I: Device Control with NetCommand® NetCommand Compatible Traditional Devices (Analog) When Device Selection Menu is Displayed and the Device is Highlighted (Yellow Outline) A/V RECEIVER VCR DVD CABLE BOX/SAT POWER Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) GUIDE Changes between digital and analog audio Changes VCR inputs n/a Changes antenna inputs (RCA model DTC-100 only) FORMAT n/a n/a Changes output between interlaced and progressive
Appendix I: Device Control with Net Command®, continued IEEE 1394 Devices When Device Selection Menu is Displayed and the Device is Highlighted (Yellow Outline) TUNER/ CABLE BOX/ SAT A/V DISC DVCR AMPLIFIER POWER Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) GUIDE n/a n/a n/a n/a FORMAT n/a n/a n/a n/a Device Remote Control Button When an IEEE 1394 Device is Viewed or Played Device CABLE/SAT A/V DISC DVCR Channel up/down Page up/down (when
Appendix J: NetCommand® Specialized Device Keys A/V RECEIVER CABLE or SAT VCR DVD LEARNING SCREEN CHECKBOX NAME FUNCTION NAME ON REMOTE CONTROL X X X X Power* Power On or Power On/Off POWER** X X X X Power (Off)* Power Off POWER** Volume Up Volume Up VOL X X Volume Down Volume Down VOL X Mute Mute MUTE X Analog to Digital* Analog/Digital Switch GUIDE** X Digital to Analog* Digital/Analog Switch GUIDE** X Input (1-7) AVR Input Select Automatic (when device is selected
Appendix K: Changing the Color Temperature of the Display IMPORTANT Be sure to follow the procedure below exactly as stated, step by step. Changing the Color Temperature To change the color temperture of the display, do the following: 1. If the TV is on, power it off by pressing Power on the remote control. Then disconnect the display and the media center power cords from the AC wall outlets. Both power cords must be disconnected.
Appendix L: Cleaning IMPORTANT DO NOT use any kind of abrasive cleaner on the surface of the display screen. Cleaning General Cleaning Warnings: Normally, light dusting with a dry, non-scratching duster will keep your LCD Flat Panel HDTV clean. If cleaning beyond this is needed, please use the following guidelines: • DO NOT allow liquid to enter the display or media center through the ventilation slots or any crevice. • DO NOT use any strong or abrasive cleaners as these can scratch the surfaces.
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MITSUBISHI LT-3280/LT-3780 LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV LIMITED WARRANTY MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“MDEA”) warrants to the original purchaser of this LT-3280/LT-3780 HDTV (display and media center) that if purchased from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer, should it prove defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material: a. Parts. All parts (except any software incorporated into this HDTV are warranted for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase at retail.
Index Index A A/V Discs 60 A/V Memory Reset. See Reset A/V Receiver Adding 39 Connecting 26 Inputs 39 Input Learn Screen 40 Learn Screen 40 A/V Setting Desicriptions Audio 78 Video 79 Accessories 8 Advanced Learn Screen, [Device] 44 Antennas, Separate UHF and VHF 22 Antenna inputs (ANT-1 MAIN, ANT-2 AUX) 16 Antenna Menu 69 Antenna with Twin Flat Leads 22 Audio/Video Menu 77 Audio Inputs 15, 26 B Back Panel, Display & Media Center (Illustrated) 15 Batteries.
Index Peer-to-Peer Connections 59 PIP (Picture in Picture) PIP Device Selection Menu 55 Using PIP and POP 101 Playlist Menu, MP3 or WMA7 61 R Rating Definitions, TV Program 74 Recording Cancel Current Recordings 59 Default Digital (Record) Device 68 REC key (button) 12, 57, 60 Setting Up Recordings 58 Time-Delayed 58 Remote Control and NetCommand 47 Batteries 13 Functions, Overview of 12 Programming Codes 104 Reset A/V (all settings) 11 A/V Memory (for individual devices) 77 Pass Code 97 Reset Menu 92 Slee
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