LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV MODELS 133 Series LT-40133, LT-46133, LT-52133 134 Series LT-40134 144 Series LT-46144, LT-52144 OWNER’S GUIDE • • • • For questions: - Visit our website at www.mitsubishi-tv.com. - E-mail us at MDEAservice@mdea.com. - Call Consumer Relations at 800-332-2119. For information on System Reset, please see the back cover. To order replacement (additional) remote controls or Owner’s Guides, visit our website at www.mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278.
For Your Records Record the model number, serial number, and purchase date of your TV. The model and serial numbers are on the back of the TV. Refer to this page when requesting assistance with the TV. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE RETAILER NAME LOCATION 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.
Contents Important Information About Your TV TV Guide Daily Access Requirements (model LT40134 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Safeguards.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cable Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stand Removal Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Television Overview Package Contents. . . . . . . . Special Features of Your TV. TV Front Panel.. . . . . . .
Important Information About Your TV TV Guide Daily Access Requirements (model LT-40134 only) TV Guide Daily listings are not provided by Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. Operation of TV Guide Daily requires over-the-air or direct cable (no cable box) access to stations carrying TV Guide Daily program listings. If listings are not available in your area or become discontinued by the local provider, TV Guide Daily will not operate.
Important Safeguards Please read the following safeguards for your TV and retain for future reference. Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. 1. Read, Retain and Follow All Instructions. Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Follow all operating and use instructions. 2. Heed Warnings. Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions. 3. Cleaning.
Cable Management All models come with (2) cable ties and (1) cable clamp that help keep cables properly organized and connected. This is especially important when the manual swivel feature is used. The TV comes with (1) Cable Tie already attached (see illustration below). The number of cables connected to the TV will determine which cable ties/clamps are needed.
Stand Removal Instructions CAUTION At least TWO PEOPLE are needed to safely remove the stand. One person must hold the TV, while the other person removes the stand. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in personal injury, as well as damage to the product. Stand Removal Procedure: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Before starting to remove the stand, make sure to disconnect AC power cord from AC power outlet.
1 Television Overview 16:9 Widescreen Picture Format Enjoy a full theatrical experience in the comfort of your home. View pictures as film directors intended them. Digital TV broadcasts, DVDs and newer video game consoles support this widescreen format. Package Contents Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure that you have received everything. 1. Remote Control 2. Two AA Batteries 1 AA AA 3. Owner’s Guide 2 4. Quick Reference Guide 6.
1. Television Overview NetCommand for HDMI Devices (all models) Some newer HDMI devices may be compatible with the TV’s NetCommand for HDMI feature. Compatible devices can receive control signals through the HDMI connection. The TV’s remote control may be able to operate some functions of these devices without any further setup. See “HDMI Inputs” and “HDMI Cable Categories” on page 12 for more information on HDMI. See Appendix D for TV Remote programming information.
1. Television Overview TV Side Panel Side Panel Input Jacks The side panel contains TV control buttons and additional input jacks. System Reset Button (see more information below) Side Panel Buttons. (duplicates some of the keys on the TV remote control) 1 Component 3 (All 5 jacks) See chapter 4, “TV Operation and Features” 2 Input 3 (Bottom 3 jacks) Side Panel Jacks.
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1. Television Overview TV Back Panel, continued 5. INPUT 1, 2 (Audio and Video) Input 1 and 2 can be used to connect a VCR, Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR, DVD player, standard satellite receiver, or other A/V device to the TV. Each TV INPUT group consists of jacks for composite video, S-Video, and analog stereo audio. Note that when you connect to the S-video jack, the composite video jack is automatically disabled.
2 13 TV Set-Up Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV Getting Started 1. Review the important safety, installation, and operating information at the beginning of this book. 2. Choose a location for your TV. • Allow at least four inches of space on all sides of the TV to help prevent overheating. Overheating may cause premature failure of the TV. • Avoid locations where light may reflect off the screen. 3. Install the batteries in the remote control. See the following page.
2. TV Setup • • • Parental Locks. Restrict TV viewing (by program rating, by channel, or by time of day) and disable side panel controls. See the Lock > Parent menu, the Lock > Side Panel menu, and Setup > Edit > Lock. Video Settings. Change video adjustments to get the best picture for your viewing conditions. See “AV Menu.” Audio Settings.
2. TV Setup Initial TV Setup, continued Change the Menu Language Choose to display on-screen menus in either English or Spanish (Español). 5. When memorization is complete you can: • Press MENU once to return to the top row of icons. • Press MENU again to return to the Main menu. • Press EXIT to watch TV. After channels have been scanned “memorized”: • To tune to memorized channels, press CH/PAGE / while watching TV on the ANT 1 or ANT 2 inputs.
2. TV Setup Setting Up TV Inputs, continued See chapter 3, “TV Connections,” for recommendations on connecting your devices. 2. Connect your devices to the TV, making note of which TV input is used for each device. The TV and the devices can be either on or off when connecting. setup. You can add more control functions if desired. Program the TV’s remote control or, in the case of an LT-40134, LT-46144, or LT-52144 model, perform NetCommand IR “learning” to add functions. 1.
2. TV Setup Using the TV with a Personal Computer Connecting a Computer to the TV "55&/5*0/ "MJHO TUSBJHIU XJUI )%.* KBDL UIFO JOTFSU HFOUMZ Use one of the connection methods listed below based on your computer’s video output. Computer Video Output Video Connection Digital DVI Audio Connection DVI-to-HDMI cable or an HDMI cable with an HDMI-to-DVI adapter #"$, */165 1"/&- CFMPX MBCFM XJUIJO SFDFTTFE BSFB BU UPQ Stereo audio cables 1FSTPOBM $PNQVUFS XJUI )%.
2. TV Setup Using the TV with a Personal Computer Computer Video Adjustments Tip: Set the computer’s screen saver to display a pattern after several minutes of inactivity. This acts as a reminder that the TV is powered on. 1. Power on the computer if it is not already on. 2. Select PC from the Input Selection menu. To do this, press INPUT to open the Input Selection menu, move the highlight to the PC icon, and press ENTER. 3. Working from the computer, change the resolution of the computer image.
3 TV Connections 19 Before you Begin Auto Input Sensing Sound Quality The TV’s Auto Input Sensing feature automatically recognizes most connections and prompts you to identify the type of device connected. See chapter 2, “TV Setup,” for more on Auto Input Sensing. For best surround sound audio quality, route audio signals from the source device directly to your A/V receiver or sound system whenever possible.
3. TV Connections Standard Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, or Other Device with S-Video HDMI Device (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, DVD Player, or Other Device) Required: HDMI-to-HDMI cable. Connect an HDMI cable from the TV back panel #2 to the HDMI device output. HDMI devices provide video and audio through the single cable. Mitsubishi recommends you use category 2 HDMI cables to connect HDMI 1.3 source devices. Highspeed category 2 cables bring you the full benefits of Deep Color and x.v.Color.
3. TV Connections Direct Cable (no cable box) Antennas with Separate UHF and VHF Leads It is very important to connect the incoming Cable-TV cable directly (no cable box) to ANT 1/MAIN. Required: UHF/VHF combiner 1. 1. Connect the primary incoming coaxial lead cable to ANT 1/MAIN on the TV back panel #2. 2. For an optional secondary antenna source, connect an antenna (or cable) to ANT 2/AUX. *3 &.*55&3 "/5 ."*/ Connect the UHF and VHF antenna leads to the UHF/VHF combiner. 2.
3. TV Connections DVD Player with Component Video Component video cables and analog audio cables are required. 1. Connect the component video cables from Y Pb Pr VIDEO OUT on the back of the DVD player to the COMPONENT INPUTS jacks on the TV back panel #1, matching the green, blue, and red colored connections. 2. Connect left (white) and right (red) stereo audio cables from AUDIO OUT on the back of the DVD player to COMPONENT INPUTS L (MONO) and R on the TV back panel #1. $0.
3. TV Connections VCR to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable Required: Two-way RF splitter, 3 coaxial cables, right and left analog audio cables, either S-video or video cable. 4. 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 back panel. 3. Connect one coaxial cable from OUT on the RF splitter to ANT 1/MAIN on the TV back panel #2. This allows you to use TV Guide Daily (model LT-40134 only). 1.
3. TV Connections VCR to a Cable Box (Audio & Video) Required: Two coaxial cables, right and left audio cables, S-Video or composite video cable, plus cables required to connect the TV to the cable box. 1. Connect the incoming coaxial cable to CABLE IN on the cable box. 2. Connect one coaxial cable from OUT on the cable box to ANTENNA IN on the VCR back panel. 3. Connect the cable box outputs to the TV as shown in one of the options listed below.
3. TV Connections A/V Receiver (Sound System) Note: Most setups require either a digital audio cable or analog stereo audio cables. The TV makes all audio available in digital and analog formats: Analog audio coming into the TV is available as output in digital stereo format on the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack (TV back panel #2). Digital incoming audio is available as analog output on the AVR AUDIO OUTPUT, L and R jacks (TV back panel #1).
3. TV Connections Camcorder Inputs on the side of the TV offer the most convenient way to connect a camcorder. If your TV model does not have a side input matching the camcorder’s output, use one of the matching jacks on the back of the TV. Jacks on the TV side panel offer the most convenient way to connect a camcorder Component Y Pb Pr Video Connection Required: Analog stereo audio and component video cables supplied with the camcorder. 1.
4 TV Operation and Features Choosing a Viewing Source Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer turns the TV off after the length of time you set. Setting the Sleep Timer 1. Press SLEEP on the remote control. 2. Press SLEEP additional times to increase the time in 30-minute increments up to the maximum of 120 minutes. 3. Press EXIT or wait five seconds without pressing any buttons for the message to disappear. 4. Press SLEEP to view the time remaining before the sleep timer turns off the TV.
4. TV Operation and Features Remote Control 1. POWER: Turns TV power on and off. 2. 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 and NetCommandcontrolled devices. Control of additional devices requires programing (see Appendix D, “Programming the Remote Control.” 3. SLEEP: Sets the TV to turn off within 2 hours. 4. Digits/Letters: Press digits for channel numbers, then press ENTER for faster tuning.
4. TV Operation and Features Remote Control, continued Resetting the Remote Control Record/Playback Keys Use any of these methods to enable the recording and playback commands: • Program the remote control for your DVR, VCR, or DVD player/recorder and set the slide switch to VCR, DVD, CABLE/SAT, or AUDIO as appropriate. • On LT-40134, LT-46144, and LT-52144 model TVs: Perform NetCommand IR “learning” for the device.
4. TV Operation and Features Status Display 1 Press the INFO key to see the on-screen status display. The most common displays are shown here. Seldom or never do all the status indicators appear at the same time. 2 Ant 1 5 10 6 HD 16:9 Standard TV-PG 9 Stereo 11 3 4 7-1 KABC-HD St. Louis vs. Tampa Bay Fav1 English 7 8 12 13 14 Tuesday 9:10 PM On-screen status display. Sample information shown for a digital program source.
4. TV Operation and Features Fav (Favorite Channels) Use the six Fav channel banks to store groups of your favorite channels from ANT 1 and ANT 2. You can set up a Fav channel bank for each of your favorite program types or set up a bank for each TV user. You may prefer to perform Fav channel setup from a menu. See chapter 5, “TV Menu Settings,” and the Setup > Edit options.
4. TV Operation and Features TV Signals and Display Formats This is a widescreen TV, also known as a 16:9 TV. 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 is no perfect solution for displaying a squarish, narrower image on a wide screen, Mitsubishi offers several display formats from which you can choose.
4. TV Operation and Features TV Display Formats See descriptions on the preceding page.
4. TV Operation and Features Viewing Camera Files JPEG Photos and the USB Photo Port 1. Connect your digital camera or USB drive to the USB Photo port on the side of the TV. If using a camera, power it on and set it to playback mode. The USB Photo menu displays while files are still being read. Wait until you see the NPEFM -5 POMZ completion message on screen before continuing. JPEG Thumbnail Menu Note: Some manufacturers’ devices may be incompatible with the TV.
4. TV Operation and Features Slide Show USB Photo Menu Compatible Picture Files Use these keys during the slide show: • Keys for JPEG Picture Slide Show Begin or resume slide show playback Pause or resume playback while in automatic advance mode. or ENTER Advance to the next slide. Go to the previous slide. FORMAT Rotate the slide clockwise in 90˚ increments. Stop slide show and display the USB Photo menu. INFO Display status for the viewing device and current image.
5 TV Menu Settings Main Menu Press MENU on the remote control to open the Main menu. Icon Menu Name and Description AV Menu Customize picture and sound settings. Turn closed captions on and off; customize Captions Menu caption displays. Setup Menu Perform basic TV setup. Set language, scan (memorize) channels, set the TV clock, edit channel options, lock TV use by channel, set the Energy Mode, set the auto-on TV Timer.
5. TV Menu Settings 37 AV Menu An on-screen slider displays when making some audio and video adjustments. Numeric values represented on the slider range from 0 (minimum) to 63 (maximum), with 31 as the mid-point. Important: You should name the input before you adjust the Audio/Video settings. These settings are returned to default when change the input name. AV menu for audio and video adjustments AV Menu Options Video See the description of video adjustments later in this section.
5. TV Menu Settings Video Menu To make video adjustments: • From the Video menu: 1. Press to highlight an option 2. Press to make an adjustment 3. Press MENU to return to the AV menu. • While watching TV: Press the VIDEO key repeatedly to display the video option you want to change. Press to change settings. Note: See chapter 2, “TV Setup,” for additional adjustments available for images from a computer.
5. TV Menu Settings 39 Audio Menu To make audio adjustments: • From the Audio menu: 1. Press to highlight an option. 2. Press to display the submenu and adjust. 3. Press MENU to return to the AV menu. • While watching TV: Press the AUDIO key repeatedly to display the audio option you want to change. Press to change settings. AV menu, Audio options Audio Menu Options Speakers The Speakers option displays only if an A/V receiver connection has been detected. TV Turn on the internal TV speakers.
5. TV Menu Settings Captions Menu Captions on Analog Channels Captions on Digital Channels The TV can decode captions from ANT 1/ANT 2 and INPUT 1/INPUT 2. Broadcasters can send either standard closed captions or text service. Standard closed captions follow the dialogue of the program and display in a small section of the screen. Text-service closed captions often contain information such as weather or news and cover a large portion of the screen. Textservice captions are often blank (not used).
5. TV Menu Settings 41 Setup Menu Use the Setup menu to: • Select English or Spanish for menus and on-screen text. • Scan the channels available for the antenna or cable service connected to the ANT 1 or ANT 2 jacks. • Edit channel options, including channel locking. • Set the TV’s internal clock. • Set the TV Timer to turn on the TV automatically at a designated time. • Set the energy mode for power consumption when the TV is powered off.
5. TV Menu Settings Setup Menu, continued Virtual Channel Number (digital channels only) A channel number sent by a local broadcaster to help identify their digital channel. Usually the virtual number is associated with the corresponding analog channel number. For example, a broadcaster may be associating digital channel 2-1 with their analog channel 2. Physical Digital Channel Number The channel number officially assigned to the actual broadcast frequency; shown on screen in parentheses.
5. TV Menu Settings 43 Setup Menu, continued Use either the manual or auto method to set the clock. Set the clock if you wish to: • Use the TV’s Timer function. • Maintain accurate ChannelView listings. Setup menu, Clock options Setup Menu Options Settings Clock Manual. To set the clock manually: 1. Select Manual. 2 Set the time of day. 3. Set the date. 4. Select your time zone. 5. Select either Applies or Ignore for Daylight Savings Time.
5. TV Menu Settings Setup Menu, continued Use the Timer to set a time for the TV to turn on automatically. Use this menu to set a day, time, input, and channel for the Timer. If the TV is already on at the requested time, the TV will automatically tune to the designated channel. • The TV clock must be set before you can use the Timer feature. • When the Timer turns on the TV, press any key on the remote control to keep it on. Otherwise, the TV will turn off after five minutes.
5. TV Menu Settings 45 Inputs Menu Note: • NetCommand IR control of home theater devices is available on LT-40134, LT-46144, and LT-52144 models only. • When you change an input name in the Name menu and then exit the Name menu: The name is changed The icon in the Input Selection menu is changed Audio/Video settings are changed to the defaults for the new device type. On models offering NetCommand control, all “learning” for the input is also erased. Change input names using the Inputs > Name menu.
5. TV Menu Settings Set Up TV Guide Daily Setup of the TV Guide Daily system is optional. Display the Inputs > Guide menu to display TV Guide Daily setup options. 2. To enable the TV Guide Daily system, highlight On. If you wish to disable the system, highlight Off. • 1. • • • • Inputs > Guide menu for TV Guide Daily setup 3. Select program sources for the listings. You can select one over-the-air source or one direct cable source for TV Guide Daily.
5. TV Menu Settings 47 Lock Menu TV locks available from the Lock menu are: Parent Other Note: Lock by Ratings Restrict access to programming based on V-Chip rating signals sent by the broadcaster. Time Lock by Time Restrict TV use by time of day. Side Panel Lock Side Panel Disable the controls on the side panel of the TV. Use this option if small children in the home try to press the side-panel buttons. Channel Lock is an additional lock that blocks access to specific channels.
5. TV Menu Settings Lock Menu, continued Parent Menu Options (U.S.-based rating system) Option Name and Description Lock Off, On Disables or enables program blocking based on V-Chip signals and the U.S. rating system. TV Rating TV-Y Youth. For children under 7. TV-Y7 Youth 7 and older. TV-G General Audience. For the entire family. TV-PG Parental Guidance. Parental Guidance recommended; may not be suitable for some children. TV-14 Adolescent 14 and older.
5. TV Menu Settings 49 Lock Menu, continued Other Menu Options (alternate rating system) This TV can recognize new rating systems that may come into effect in the future. The Other option remains grayed out until the TV receives a signal using an alternate rating system. Such alternate rating systems will apply to digital programming only.
6 NetCommand About NetCommand • • • • • • This chapter applies to LT-40134, LT-46144, and LT-52144 models only. The IR “Learning” feature of NetCommand allows the TV to learn the remote control signals for your A/V devices NetCommand setup is optional. You can perform NetCommand setup when the TV first recognizes a device during Auto Input Sensing or at any convenient time afterward.
6. NetCommand IR Emitter Placement (NetCommand) An IR emitter cable is included with LT-40134, LT-46144, and LT-52144 TV models only. The NetCommand system uses emitters connected to the IR EMITTER jack to control other devices such as DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. 1. 0UIFS " 7 EFWJDF Connect the plug end of the supplied IR emitter cable to the IR EMITTER NetCommand® jack on the TV back panel #2 (in recessed area). 2.
6. NetCommand Initial NetCommand Setup for Most Devices To perform this procedure, you need: • The remote controls for both the TV and the device you want to control. • The IR emitter cable supplied with the TV. Note: To set up an A/V receiver, see “Set Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver” later in this chapter. 1. Connect and position the IR emitters for the devices you wish to control. See “IR Emitter Placement” in this chapter. 2. Set the TV’s remote control slide switch to the TV position.
6. NetCommand NetCommand Specialized Device Keys Refer to this chart when “learning” device keys. “Learn” some, all, or none of the keys used for each device type. The chart has space for you to write in functions you assign to the F1–F4 keys. See the following page for more on keys marked in the “Special Operation Method” column.
6. NetCommand Operating NetCommand-Controlled Devices To Control Most Device Types As an example of NetCommand control, if you are watching your cable box and you wish to tune to the next channel higher, press CH/PAGE . NetCommand then sends the “learned” channel-up control signal to the cable box. 1. With an IR emitter properly positioned in front of the device, use the Inputs > Learn screen to perform NetCommand setup for the device. 2.
6. NetCommand 55 Operating NetCommand-Controlled Devices, continued Key Name in Learning Screen Special Operation Description and Setup How to Use Guide Displaying the Disc Menu (DVD or high-definition disc format) While watching the device, press GUIDE to display the disc menu. “Learn” the Disc Menu, Top Menu, or other key as named on the original remote in the Guide learning position.
6. NetCommand Setting Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver Perform this setup to: • Operate the A/V receiver’s power and volume functions with the TV’s remote control. • Enable the A/V receiver to switch automatically to the correct audio input when you select a device in the TV’s Input Selection menu. 3. Set the TV’s remote control slide switch to the TV position. 4.
6. NetCommand Setup to Control Automatic Switching of A/V Receiver Audio Inputs Two different setups are described here: Setup 1: Automatic A/V Receiver Switching to TV Audio Input. Setup 2: Automatic A/V Receiver Switching for a device sending audio directly to the A/V receiver. • • • • Audio Available from TV only: Use Setup 1. Audio from ANT 1 and ANT 2 must be sent to the A/V receiver from the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or analog AVR AUDIO OUTPUT.
6. NetCommand Setting Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver, continued • • If the text stops flashing before the check mark appears, repeat this step. To erase the IR code just “learned,” press CANCEL while the name is highlighted. 5. Press to highlight the name Input1. You can enter a custom name using the letters/numbers on the remote control. It is best to assign names to “learned” inputs that match the input names displayed on the A/V receiver.
6. NetCommand Setting Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver, continued 5. Press to highlight the name Input2. Assign a custom name that matches the input name displayed on the A/V receiver. For this example, enter the custom name DVD using the guidelines given earlier. 6. Press to move the highlight to the second Assign column. 7. Use to highlight DVD in the list of devices recognized by the TV. The triangular marker always shows the assigned sound source. 8.
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Appendices Appendix A: Appendix B: Appendix C: Appendix D: Appendix E: Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bypassing the Parental Lock. . . . . TV Guide Daily. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming the Remote Control. . Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices Appendix A: Specifications Size and Weight Inputs Dimensions (inches) With Stand/Without Stand Height Model Width Depth Weight (lbs.) With Stand/ Without Stand LT-40133 26.0/23.9 37.0 12.6/5.6 59/51 LT-46133 29.0/26.9 42.3 12.6/5.6 71.7/63.3 LT-52133 33.4/30.4 48.0 14.2/5.7 83.6/75.2 LT-40134 26.0/23.9 37.0 12.6/5.6 59.1/50.7 LT-46144 29.0/26.9 42.3 12.6/5.6 71.7/63.3 LT-52144 33.4/30.4 48.0 14.2/5.7 83.6/75.2 Type Antenna/Cable input Qty.
Appendices Appendix B: Bypassing the Parental Lock 63 Bypassing the Parental Lock Lock Bypass Instructions Have Been Filed for Future Reference After you set the lock, you must use your pass code to view a locked program, view the locked TV, view a locked channel, cancel the lock, or enter the Lock menus. IMPORTANT Cut along the dotted line and file bypass instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you forget your pass code, you can view the locked TV without entering your pass code.
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Appendices Appendix C: TV Guide Daily “Active” Selection Source and Channel Information Info Box Clock Program “Rating” Icons Progress Info Bar Indicator Info Icon Video Window Program Title Tile Highlighted Tile (indicates “active” selection) Ad Panel Channel Call Letters This appendix explains the free TV Guide Daily service (available on model LT-40134 only).
Appendices Appendix C: TV Guide Daily Navigating the Guide Guide navigation is easy - a “highlight” is moved around the screen, using the TV Remote and CH/Page buttons. The highlight indicates the currently “active” tile (location) in the Guide. Help and program information is accessed with INFO. See chapter 4, “TV Operation and Features,” for TV Remote button locations. To open and close the Guide: • Press GUIDE to open or close TV Guide Daily (EXIT can also be used to close the Guide).
Appendices 67 Appendix C: TV Guide Daily Modify Guide Setup From the Guide Setup screen, you can change channel lineup, change channel display settings, and view setup progress (e.g., when the next listings update will occur). To select channel lineup: You can view or change (if more than one available) the channel lineup, using the following procedure: • While in the Guide Listings, press MENU. This displays the Setup Screen. • Press to highlight “Change channel lineup” and press ENTER.
Appendices TV Guide Daily Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Remarks 1 When I enter the Guide I see a Setup Progress screen. You have not yet received all of the program listings (it may take up to 24 hours to receive a full grid of listings). 2 Listing reads “Listings Pending.” The Guide has not yet completed initial setup, completed changes you made, or the Guide is setup incorrectly. Verify that your TV is properly connected to the input source.
Appendices Appendix D: Programming the Remote Control This appendix explains programming the TV’s remote control to operate other A/V devices. This is distinct from NetCommand control. The TV’s remote control can operate other devices by three different methods: • Remote Control Programming: You must move the slide switch to the position specific to the type of device.
Appendices Appendix D: Programming the Remote Control, continued Programming the Remote Control 1. Move the slide switch at the top of the remote to the position for the product you want to control. Refer to the table below. Only one of each device type can be controlled in each slide-switch position. 6. Once you have found the correct code, write it in the space below for future reference.
Appendices 71 Appendix D: Programming the Remote Control, continued Programming Codes Audio Amplifiers Brand Code Acurus Adcom Altec Lansing Aragon Bel Canto Design Bose Carver Classe Curtis Mathes Durabrand Elan GE Harman/Kardon JVC Klipsch Left Coast Lenoxx Lexicon Logitech Marantz Mark Levinson McIntosh Mondial Optimus Philips Pioneer Polk Audio RCA Realistic Sharp Sony Soundesign Technics Toshiba Victor Wards Yamaha A/V Receivers Brand ADC Adcom Aiwa Akai Alco AMC Amplifier Technologies Anam Apex Dig
Appendices Appendix D: Programming the Remote Control, continued Programming Codes, continued CD Players Brand Aiwa Akai Arcam Audio-Technica Burmester California Audio Labs Carver Classic Denon DKK DMX Electronics Emerson Fisher Garrard Gemini Genexxa GPX Harman/Kardon Hitachi Integra JVC Kenwood KLH Koss Krell LG Linn LXI Magnavox Marantz Mark Levinson McIntosh MCS MGA Miro Mission Mitsubishi MTC NAD Nikko NSM Onkyo Code 30157 30156 30157 30170 30420 30303, 30029 30437, 30299, 30179, 30157 31297 3
Appendices Appendix D: Programming the Remote Control, continued Programming Codes, continued Cable Boxes Brand Optimus Pace Panasonic Panther Paragon Philips Pioneer Popular Mechanics Pulsar Quasar RadioShack RCA Realistic Recoton Regal Regency Rembrandt Runco Samsung Scientific Atlanta Seam Sejin Signal Signature SL Marx Sony Sprucer Starcom Stargate Starquest StarSight Supercable Supermax Sylvania Tandy TeleCaption Teleview Texscan TFC Thomson Timeless Tocom Torx Toshiba Tristar Tusa TV86 Unika Unit
Appendices Appendix D: Programming the Remote Control, continued Programming Codes, continued DVD Players/Recorders Brand Code DVD Players/Recorders Brand Code Onkyo Tredex NEC Nesa Next Base NexxTech Norcent OptoMedia Electronics Oritron Panasonic 20785 20717 20826 21402 21265, 21107, 21003, 20872 20792, 20627, 20503 20896 20651 21762, 20703, 20632, 20503, 20490 Philips 21354, 21267, 20675, 20646, 20539, 20503, PianoDisc 21024 Pioneer 21571, 20632, 20631, 20571, 20525 Polaroid 21086, 21061, 210
Appendices Appendix D: Programming the Remote Control, continued Programming Codes, continued Satellite Receivers Brand Code Toshiba UltimateTV Uniden US Digital USDTV Voom Zenith 11749, 11285, 10819, 10790, 10749 11640, 11392 10724, 10722 11535 11535 10869 11856 VCRs and DVRs Brand Code ABS Admiral Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai Alienware America Action American High Asha Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Broksonic Calix Canon Capehart Carver CCE Citizen Colt Craig Curtis Mathes Cybernex CyberPower Daewoo
Appendices Appendix D: Programming the Remote Control, continued Programming Codes, continued VCRs and DVRs Brand Code Pioneer Polk Audio Portland Profitronic Proscan Protec Pulsar Quarter Quartz Quasar RadioShack Radix Randex RCA Realistic ReplayTV Ricavision Ricoh Runco Salora Samsung Samtron Sanky Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Shogun Singer Sonic Blue Sony Stack 9 STS 20067 20081 20020 20240 20761, 20760, 20202, 20060 20072 20039 20046 20046 21162, 20162, 20077, 20035 21037, 20000 2003
Appendices 77 Appendix E: Troubleshooting TV Reset Comparison Guide You can resolve many common TV problems using the reset functions described in the following table. See also the additional troubleshooting suggestions later in this appendix. IMPORTANT Before you change sound or picture settings: If picture or sound settings seem wrong for a broadcast channel (a channel from ANT 1, ANT 2, a cable box, or satellite receiver), first check other channels from the same input before changing settings.
Appendices Appendix E: Troubleshooting, continued Reset Name When to Use How to Use Resulting Action Side Panel Lock Release To re-enable the sidepanel controls after activation of the Side Panel Lock • When Energy Mode is set to Fast Power On, press and hold the MENU button on the side panel for over eight seconds. • When Energy Mode is set to Low Power, press POWER on the side panel to turn on the TV.
Appendices 79 Appendix E: Troubleshooting, continued General TV Operation Symptom Remarks 1. • • • The TV remote control does not work. • • Check that the batteries are fresh and installed correctly. Check that the slide switch on the remote is set to TV. Be no more than 20 feet from the TV when using the remote control. Program remote control to operate the TV or other device. Reset the remote control. 2. The TV remote POWER button blinks five times. 3.
Appendices Appendix E: Troubleshooting, continued TV Power On/Off Symptom Remarks 1. • TV takes an excessively long time to power on. • When switched on, the TV needs time to boot up, just as a computer does. TV Energy Mode is set to Low Power. Change TV Energy Mode to Fast Power On in the Setup menu. 2. You cannot program the TV to turn on automatically (Timer function) • • • 3. The TV will not turn on after being plugged in.
Appendices 81 Appendix E: Troubleshooting, continued Picture Symptom Remarks 8. Picture from an HDMI input is noisy (poor quality). Upgrade a Category 1 (unmarked) HDMI cable to a Category 2 HDMI cable. 9. The image from a computer appears distorted when viewed on the TV. Normal TV operation. The TV does not correct distortion in the picture from a computer because the correction process may cause the edges of the image to be cut off. Press FORMAT on the TV remote control to adjust the size.
Appendices Appendix E: Troubleshooting, continued NetCommand (LT-40134, LT-46144, and LT-52144 models only) Symptom Remarks 1. Cannot see the menu from the A/V Receiver. The A/V Receiver is not connected to any video input of the TV. To check the A/V Receiver menu, temporarily plug into an unused input of the TV, such as Input 3. Exit the Auto Input Sensing screen and highlight Input 3 from the Input Selection menu. Press MENU. 2. NetCommand unable to learn specific device • keys. • • • • 3.
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85 Mitsubishi LCD Flat Panel HDTV Limited Warranty MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“MDEA”) warrants to the original purchaser of this LCD Flat Panel HDTV 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 Memory Reset 77 A/V Receiver Adding NetCommand Control 56, 57, 58, 59 and the TV Speakers 39 and TV’s Remote Control 56, 69 Audio Lock 70 Codes 71 Connecting 11, 12, 25, 57 Controlling Sound Volume 16 A/V Reset 10, 77 Adjust Keys (Up/Down/Left/Right) 28, 36 Anamorphic Picture Format 32 Antenna Connecting 21 Antenna Inputs (ANT 1/MAIN, ANT 2/AUX) 11 Audio Lock 70 Audio Menu 39 Auto-off. See Sleep Timer Auto-on.
Index PAUSE Key 28 PerfectColor 37 PerfectTint 37 Photo Viewing 35 Picture AV Menu Controls 37 Format Displays 33 Picture Quality and Film Mode 37 Troubleshooting 80 Picture Mode 38 Power Consumption Energy Mode 44 Power On/Off Troubleshooting 80 Q Troubleshooting 81 Turn TV Speakers On/Off 39 Speakers Option In Audio Menu 39 Specifications, TV 62 Standard-Definition Signal 32 Stand Removal 7 Status Display 30 STATUS Indicator. See LED Indicator Lights Stereo System.
Website: www.mitsubishi-tv.com E-mail: MDEAservice@mdea.com For questions, call Consumer Relations at 800-332-2119 To order replacement or additional remote controls or Owner’s Guides Visit our website www.mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278 SYSTEM RESET If the TV does not respond to the remote control, side panel controls, or will not power on/off, press the SYSTEM RESET button on the side panel with a pointed object, such as the point of a pencil or end tip of a paperclip.
