LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV MODELS LT-37132 LT-46231 OWNER’S GUIDE • • • • For questions: - Call Consumer Relations at 800-332-2119. - E-mail us at MDEAservice@mdea.com. - Visit our website at www.mitsubishi-tv.com. For information on Demo Mode and System Reset, please see the back cover. To order replacement or additional remote controls or Owner’s Guides, visit our website at www. mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278. Guidelines for setting up and using your new widescreen TV start on page 36.
CAUTION 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” within the product’s enclosure that may be sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Our Thanks... Thank you for choosing Mitsubishi as your premier Home Entertainment provider. This Owner’s Guide describes the features and functions of your Mitsubishi widescreen, high definition TV. We urge you to examine this Owner’s Guide to become familiar with the innovative features and operations this unique television offers. The very core of our corporate philosophy is to provide our customers with the very best.
Contents Important Information About Your TV General Warnings and Cautions, Notes on Installation and Operation General Warnings and Cautions, Notes on Installation and Operation Cleaning Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stand Removal Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 . 7 . 8 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4: TV Operation and Features Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Program Source . . . ChannelView™ Channel Listings Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Split Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV Signals and Picture Formats . Manual and Power Swivel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Information About Your TV Important Information About Your TV WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. TV WEIGHT: This TV is heavy! Exercise extreme care when lifting or moving it. Lift or move the TV with a minimum of two adults. To prevent damage to the TV, avoid jarring or moving it while it is turned on.
Important Information About Your TV Cleaning Recommendations TV Software Normally, light dusting with a dry, non-scratching duster will keep your LCD TV clean. If cleaning beyond this is needed, please use the following guidelines: Unauthorized Software First, turn off the TV and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Top and Sides of the TV • • Gently wipe down your TV with a soft, non-abrasive cloth such as cotton flannel or a clean cloth diaper, lightly moistened with water.
Important Information About Your TV 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.
Important Information About Your TV 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 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. 1. Before starting to remove the stand, make sure to disconnect the AC power cord from the AC power outlet. 2. Spread the protective sheet that was wrapped around the TV on a flat, even surface (such as a sturdy table).
1 Television Overview Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Special Features of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 TV Front Panel, Power Button and Indicators Front Control Panel . . . . System Reset Button . A/V Reset . . . . . . . . Input 3 A/V Jacks . . . TV Indicators . . . . . . . Back and Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CableCARD™ Technology . Cable Managment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1. Television Overview Package Contents Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure that you have received everything. 1. Standard Remote Control 2. Two AA Batteries 3. Small Remote Control (LT-46231 model only) 4. Two AAA Batteries (LT-46231 model only) 7. 3 AAA AAA 5. Two-Ended IR Emitter 6 Two Cable Clamps (round) and One Cable Tie with Rivet. See “Cable Management” on page 20. 4 TV Guide On Screen® Interactive Program Guide User’s Manual 8. Owner’s Guide 9.
Chapter 1. Television Overview . PC Connectivity The display has a PC DVI-I video connector that supports VGA, SVGA, XGA, or SXGA signals. Please see Appendix B for signal compatibility. Stereo audio inputs are also provided. Digital Cable Ready (CableCARD™) Your widescreen Mitsubishi HDTV is “Plug-and-Play” digital cable ready. It can descramble a cable provider’s one-way digital signals with the use of a CableCARD security module.
Chapter 1. Television Overview TV Front Panel, Power Button and Indicators Front Control Panel Input 3 A/V Jacks To access the front control panel, gently press on the panel door located below the Mitsubishi logo on the front of the TV. The shaded buttons on the front control panel and the power button duplicate keys on the remote control. INPUT 3 provides an easily accessible set of standard audio/video jacks. These jacks allow for convenient connection of a camcorder or other audio/video device.
Chapter 1. Television Overview 15 TV Indicators Off Steady On Slow Blinking Fast Blinking POWER/TIMER Indicator LED Color TV Condition Additional Information None TV is powered off. Normal operation. Blue TV is powered on. Normal operation. Blue 1. TV just plugged into AC outlet. 2. AC just restored after power failure. 3. TV Rebooting after System Reset used. 4. TV Rebooting after power fluctuation or receiving abnormal digital signals from digital channel, CableCARD™, or digital device.
Chapter 1. Television Overview Back and Side Panels Back Panel 1 Side Panel - K Back Panel 2 (bottom view) 1. ANT 1/MAIN, ANT 2/AUX (Antenna) 2. INPUT 1 and 2 Inputs If you are connecting an antenna, direct cable without a cable box, or are using cable with a CableCARD™, connect the main antenna or cable source to ANT 1/MAIN. (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.
Chapter 1. Television Overview Back and Side Panels, continued 7 6 5 8 9 - K Back Panel 1 2 3 4 ANT 2/AUX ANT 1/MAIN Back Panel 2 (bottom view) Located next to IR EMITTER jack (#11) 10 11 1 4. AVR OUT (Audio only) AVR OUT (AUDIO/VIDEO RECEIVER OUT) L/R jacks send analog audio of the program currently shown on the screen to an A/V surround sound receiver or stereo system.
Chapter 1. Television Overview Back and Side Panels, continued the HDMI/DVI AUDIO inputs on the TV to receive left and right stereo audio from your DVI device. These inputs are HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) compliant. 12 These inputs are certified for proper interoperability with other products certified by Simplay™. 10. DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT This output sends Dolby Digital or PCM digital audio to your digital A/V surround sound receiver.
Chapter 1. Television Overview CableCARD™ Technology CableCARD is a nationwide system standard that allows your local cable TV provider to supply you with an access card customized to your account. This card allows your TV to receive, decode, and unscramble the premium digital channels included in your cable TV subscription without the use of a cable box. When you move to a new cable provider’s area, return the CableCARD to the original cable provider and get a new card from your new provider.
Chapter 1. Television Overview Cable Management Both TV models provide cable ties that help keep cables properly organized and connected, especially important when the swivel feature is used. For more information about the swivel feature, see Manual and Power Swivel in Chapter 1. ����������� ��������������� ��������� ����������� �������������� ��������� The TV comes with one Cable Tie (straight shape) already attached.
2 TV Connections Connection Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Digital Video and Home Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HDTV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver with Component Video Standard Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, or Other Device with S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wall Outlet Cable (no cable box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna with a Single Lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2. TV Connections Connection Types Video and Combined Audio/Video Connections These descriptions apply to TV video only and do not cover signals from personal computers. Figures (not to scale) Picture Quality Name (most sources) Signal Type HDMI Digital audio and video Carries digital audio and uncompressed digital video on a single one-way cable. Digital and analog video Carries uncompressed digital video and analog video on a single one-way cable; requires separate audio connections.
Chapter 2. TV Connections Digital Video and Home Recording The table below will help you decide which type of connection to use for digital video. Digital video comes to your home in a compressed state, whether received on recorded media (e.g., disc) or broadcast over the air, over cable, or via satellite. Some compressed digital video is available for recording as noted in the table.
Chapter 2. TV Connections Standard Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, or Other Device with S-Video Required: S-Video cable and left/right analog stereo audio cables. 1. Connect the cable from the outside cable or satellite service to CABLE IN or SATELLITE IN on the cable box or satellite receiver. 2. Connect an S-Video cable from VIDEO OUT on the cable box or satellite receiver back panel to INPUT S-VIDEO on the TV back panel. 3.
Chapter 2. TV Connections Antenna with a Single Lead A. For an antenna with flat twin leads A 300-ohm-to-75-ohm transformer is required. This is not included with the TV, but is available at most electronics stores. A1. For an antenna with flat twin leads, connect the 300ohm twin leads to the 300-ohm-to-75-ohm transformer. A2. Push the 75-ohm side of the transformer onto ANT 1 on the TV back panel.
Chapter 2. TV Connections VCR to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable 5. Connect either an S-Video or composite video cable from VIDEO OUT on the VCR back panel to INPUT/VIDEO or S-VIDEO on the TV back panel. Connect only one type of video cable; S-Video is recommended, if available. Required: Two-way RF splitter, 3 coaxial cables, right and left analog audio cables, either S-video or video cable. These are not included with the TV but are available at most electronics stores.
Chapter 2. TV Connections VCR to a Cable Box (Audio & Video) Required: Two-way RF splitter, 4 coaxial cables, right and left audio cables, S-Video or composite video cable, plus component or S-Video cables and audio cables required to connect the TV to the cable box. 1. Connect the incoming cable to IN on the RF splitter. 2. Connect one coaxial cable from OUT on the RF splitter to CABLE IN on the cable box. 3. Connect one coaxial cable from OUT on the RF splitter to ANT 1/MAIN on the TV back panel.
Chapter 2. TV Connections HDMI Device (Cable Box, Satellite DVI Video Device (Cable Box, Receiver, DVD Player, or Other Device) Satellite Receiver, DVD Player, or Required: HDMI-to-HDMI cable. This is not included Other Device) with the TV. Connect an HDMI cable from the TV back panel to the HDMI device output. HDMI devices provide video and audio through this cable, so no other connection is required. There are two HDMI inputs on the TV back panel.
Chapter 2. TV Connections 29 DVD Player with Component Video A/V Receiver (Sound System) Component video cables and analog audio cables are required. These are not included with the TV. 1. Connect the component video cables from Y PB PR VIDEO OUT on the back of the DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on the TV back panel, matching the red, green, and blue colored connections. 2.
Chapter 2. TV Connections Older Cable Box Camcorder Required: 3 coaxial cables, one two-way RF splitter. These are not included with the TV. When this setup is complete, you can use the TV remote control, when programmed, to change channels on the cable box. Required: Analog stereo audio cables and either an SVideo or composite video cable. Note: This connection is not recommended.
Chapter 2. TV Connections 31 IEEE 1394 Devices Compatible IEEE 1394 Devices Compatible A/V devices include some, but not all, cable boxes, D-VHS VCRs, A/V discs, and future products. Some devices may have IEEE 1394 connectors but are not compatible with the TV. Areas of compatibility to consider are: 1. Digital Video Signals The TV can decode MPEG2 video provided by some, but not all camcorders.
Chapter 2. TV Connections IEEE 1394 Devices, continued Tips for Connecting IEEE 1394 Devices IEEE 1394 Camcorders • • Control Functions. Connect the camcorder to the TV’s IEEE 1394 jack on the rear of the TV and test using the TV’s remote control to operate the camcorder. If your model does not operate properly, use the camcorder’s control buttons instead. • MPEG Camcorder.
Chapter 2. TV Connections IR Emitter NetCommand®/G-Link and TV Guide On Screen 33 5. Place any unused ends behind the devices to prevent stray signals from reaching the IR sensors. An IR emitter cable is included with the TV. The NetCommand system uses emitters connected to the IR EMITTER jack to control other devices such as VCRs, DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite receivers. This control system is shared with the TV Guide On Screen system. 1.
Chapter 2. TV Connections Helpful Hints for NetCommand Connections 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 TV and the A/V Receiver (AVR)? A. You need to connect the device to the TV and then make changes to the AVR setup. 1. Connect the VCR’s audio and video to the TV; connect the single set of stereo audio outputs to the TV only. 2. Perform the procedure for setting up a device connection.
3 TV Setup Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV When You First Power On the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the TV’s Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . When You First Connect a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initial NetCommand® Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional Setup Using the NetCommand Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3. TV Setup Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV Getting Started 1. Read the section entitled “Important Information About Your TV” starting on page 6. 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. • See the stand requirements under “Important Information About Your TV.” 3.
Chapter 3. TV Setup 37 Installing the Remote Control Batteries 1. Remove the remote control’s back cover by gently pressing in the tab and lifting off the cover. 2. Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (-) are correct. For best results, insert the negative (-) end first. 3. Snap the cover back in place. The small remote control requires two AAA alkaline batteries.
Chapter 3. TV Setup When You First Power On the TV Choosing a Language for Menus When you power on the TV for the first time, you can select either English or Spanish for all menus. You can later change the language through the Setup menu. Figure 3. Open the Setup menu from the Main menu. Language (Setup Menu) Choose to display on-screen menus in either English or Spanish (Español).
Chapter 3. TV Setup Setup Menu, continued • In the TV Guide On Screen® system, the channels displayed and the order in which they are displayed are independent of the TV’s channel memorization. Refer to the TV Guide On Screen Interactive Program Guide User’s Manual for detailed instructions on editing channels shown in this guide. Clock (Setup Menu) Set the clock if you wish to use the TV’s Timer function or schedule NetCommand-controlled recordings.
Chapter 3. TV Setup Setup Menu, continued Set Day Select the day or days that the TV will turn on automatically. Press or to select Daily, Mon-Fri (Monday through Friday), or individual days of the week. Press to move to the Time box. Note: CableCARD™ and TV Guide On Screen® require the Fast Power On setting. If you insert a CableCARD™ or activate TV Guide On Screen, the TV will automatically override a Low Power setting and change to the Fast Power On setting.
Chapter 3. TV Setup When You First Connect a Device, continued Cablebox Camcorder DVD DVD2 DVR (digital video recorder, recordable DVD) Game HD Disc (high-definition disc) Satellite VCR The name you assign here will appear in the Input Selection menu and can be changed later through the Input Name menu. If you select one of the device names checked in the table above, the on-screen Learn button will change from grayed out to full color, indicating that NetCommand “learning” is available for the device.
Chapter 3. TV Setup When You First Connect a Device, continued 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connect the device to the TV with an IEEE 1394 cable first. When the New 1394 Device screen appears with the Analog Connection check box highlighted, press ENTER to enter a check mark. See figure 7, New 1394 Device screen. In the New 1394 Device screen, note the name assigned to the device, as you will need to use the same name in a later step. See figure 7. Connect the device to the TV with the supplemental analog cables.
Chapter 3. TV Setup 43 NetCommand Specialized Device Keys Refer to this chart when “learning” device keys. Write in functions you assign to the F1–F4 keys.
Chapter 3. TV Setup Initial NetCommand® Setup, continued 8. If the device’s remote control has keys that do not appear in the list, you can associate up to four keys with the F1 through F4 keys. For example, for a DVD player, assign the F1 and F2 keys to the DVD player’s CHAPTER SKIP FORWARD and CHAPTER SKIP BACK keys. Perform NetCommand setup for the F keys the same as you did for the named keys. 9. Press EXIT to continue with setup for additional devices.
Chapter 3. TV Setup Initial NetCommand® Setup, continued Review TV Connections You can verify TV connections during TV setup or at any time afterward using the Review screen. In the NetCommand menu, press to highlight Review and press ENTER to display the Review screen (see figure 11). To Turn Off Unused Antenna Inputs Un-check one (or both) antenna inputs to remove the icon(s) from the Input Selection menu.
Chapter 3. TV Setup Additional Setup Using the NetCommand Menu, continued • To delete keys: Highlight the name of the key you wish to delete and press CANCEL on the TV remote control. This clears the checkmark to indicate that the key has been removed. To Replace One Device with Another on an Input Jack 1. Disconnect the device you wish to remove. 2. Connect the new device to the vacated jack. 3.
Chapter 3. TV Setup Additional Setup Using the NetCommand Menu, continued ������������� ���������������������� �� ����� ���������������� ���������������������� ������������ • ��������� ������������ ����� ������������� ���������� ������ • ����������� ������������� ������� ������������ ��������� �������� ����� • • Press ENTER to set the letter and move the highlight to the next letter. To delete a letter, highlight it and press CANCEL or press to insert a blank space (underscore character).
Chapter 3. TV Setup IEEE 1394 devices must go to the A/V receiver from the TV’s audio outputs as there is no way to send the audio directly to the A/V receiver. 6. Press EXIT to close all menus. Additional Setup Using the NetCommand Menu, continued 4. Highlight the text box under AV RECEIVER SETUP. 5. Confirm that the setting is at None, the default. This setting tells the TV to automatically transfer VCR audio to the A/V receiver.
4 TV Operation and Features Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Program Source . . . ChannelView™ Channel Listings Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . Split Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV Signals and Picture Formats . Manual and Power Swivel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4. TV Operation and Features Remote Control Overview Figures 1 and 2, next page 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 C, “Programming the Remote Control.”. 2. SLEEP: Sets the TV to turn off within 2 hours. See the next page for instructions. 3.
Chapter 4. TV Operation and Features Remote Control, continued 7 1 5 2 9 3 10 4 6 5 12 8 15 16 7 8 11 12 9 13 17 21 14 18 22 10 15 16 19 17 18 24 25 26 20 Figure 2. Small Size Remote Control (Supports TV and NetCommand functions only) 21 22 27 28 29 Resetting the Remote Control (Full Size Remote Control Only) If the slide switch is set to TV and the TV does not respond properly, do the following to reset the remote control. 23 Figure 1.
Chapter 4. TV Operation and Features Choosing a Program Source NOTE: If your only viewing sources are connected to the ANT 1 and ANT 2 antenna jacks, you can switch inputs without the Input Selection menu. Press INPUT to switch between ANT 1 and ANT 2. To verify which is the current source while watching TV, press INFO to see the on-screen status display. Selecting from Multiple Sources: The Input Selection Menu The Input Selection menu allows you to select an input to watch on the TV.
Chapter 4. TV Operation and Features Status Display The on-screen status display appears when you turn on the TV, change inputs, change channels, or press the INFO button on the remote control. The most common displays Analog Program 1. Source Antenna or Input 2. Analog Channel being received (If an antenna source) 3. Channel Name (if named in the Channel menu or provided by TV Guide On Screen) 4. Signal Type Being Received.
Chapter 4. TV Operation and Features Split Screen Split Screen allows you to view pictures from two different sources at the same time. Split Screen is available when you have video sources connected to the TV in addition to connections on ANT 1 or ANT 2. Operation Split Screen Operations Instructions Turn Split Screen on or off Press SPLIT. Switch the sound source between main and sub-pictures. Press or .
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Chapter 4. TV Operation and Features TV Signals and Picture Formats This is a widescreen TV, also known as a 16:9 TV. This shape reflects the new types of picture formats available from HDTV and many DVDs. There are still many older style narrow-screen picture formats (for example, 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 picture formats from which you can choose.
Chapter 4. TV Operation and Features 57 TV Picture Formats See descriptions on the preceding page.
Chapter 4. TV Operation and Features Manual and Power Swivel Both TV models allow you to swivel the TV manually up to 30 degrees from left to right. In addition, the LT-37132 model has the Power Swivel feature, which automatically swivels the TV left or right when you press the or buttons on the remote control. To use the Power Swivel feature for LT-37132: 1. Be sure no menu or slider (such as the Volume slider) is displayed. 2. Press the or buttons to swivel the TV thirty degrees left or right.
5 TV Menu Settings 3D Graphical Main Menu . . . . . . . Setup Menu . . . . . . NetCommand Menu Record Menu . . . . . Channel Menu . . . . Captions Menu . . . . Parental Lock Menu Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings 3D Graphical Menu System Your TV has Mitsubishi’s exclusive 3D Graphical on-screen operating system, which provides on-screen information for menu choices and changes using the TV’s remote control. Menu Screens system includes the following special feaThe tures: • The currently selected icon or button is highlighted with a yellow outline; the text color is yellow.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings 61 Main Menu Press MENU on the remote control to open the Main menu, figure 1. See below for an overview of the options available through the Main menu. Figure 1. Main menu. Setup Select English or Spanish for menus and on-screen displays. Memorize the available channels for the antenna or cable service connected to the ANT 1 and ANT 2 jacks. Set the TV’s internal clock either manually or have the TV set the clock automatically.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings Setup Menu See chapter 3, “TV Setup,” for use of the Setup menu. NetCommand Menu The features described in this section are available even if you have not performed NetCommand setup. See chapter 3, “TV Setup,” for options available for NetCommand-controlled devices. Review TV Connections (no NetCommand setup required) Press to highlight Review and press ENTER to display the Review screen (see figure 2). Icon for the Input Name menu Icon for the Icon Order menu Figure 3.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings NetCommand Menu, continued IMPORTANT When you change the name of an input and then exit the menus, A/V memories are reset to default and NetCommand learning is erased. Record Menu The Record menu allows you to set up and view recording defaults for NetCommand-controlled recordings. For an explanation of the Record menu, see chapter 6, “NetCommand Functions.” IMPORTANT It is possible to use the same name for more than one input.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings Channel Menu Press CH / to review the channels in memory. Press to select Added or Deleted for the channel shown in the Channel box. To Add a New Digital Channel 1. In the channel menu, enter the physical channel number in the Channel box, including the sub-channel number; — press CANCEL and then enter the sub-channel number. — If no sub-channel is specified, press CANCEL and 1. 2. Press ENTER to tune to the channel. 3.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings 65 Channel Menu, continued FAV (Channel Menu) The FAV feature lets you store groups of favorite channels in up to nine different FAV memory banks. For example, each household member can store favorite channels in their own bank or you can store groups of channels by content, e.g., news, sports, children’s programming, etc. You can store the same channel in multiple FAV banks.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings Captions Menu Digital Captions For analog channels, broadcasters can send either standard closed captions or text service. Standard closed captions follow the dialogue of the characters on screen 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.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings Captions Menu, continued Size Select the desired font size. Large is the recommended font size. Color The available font colors are listed below. Text and background cannot be set to the same color. White Black Magenta Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue Background You can change the background color to make the digital closed captions easier to read. The available background colors are listed below. Text and background cannot be set to the same color.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings Parental Lock Menu Lock TV by Time and Front-Panel Lock The Parental Lock menu gives you control over three different types of parental controls. You must use a pass code to open this menu to enable/disable the lock options. The three parental controls available are: Lock by Time (Parental Lock Menu) • • • Ratings (U.S. Ratings/Other Ratings) V-Chip technology lets you restrict access to programming based on program-rating signals sent by the broadcaster. For U.S.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings Parental Lock Menu, continued U.S. Ratings Menu Use this menu to turn U.S. rating restrictions on or off and to change the permitted rating levels. TV Content Categories 69 8. To set the time of day for these restrictions to be in effect, press to move to the Start box. To make the rating restrictions active twenty-four hours a day, set Start and Stop to the same time. To set the time: a. With the hour number highlighted in yellow, press repeatedly to change the hour.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings Parental Lock Menu, continued 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Highlight the button labelled Other Ratings on the Parental Lock menu (see figure 9) and press ENTER to open the Other Ratings menu (see figure 11). Press to select On or Off. If you selected On, press to move to the Rating Group box. Note that you can change settings only for the rating system available on the currently tuned channel. In the figure above, for example, the Canadian rating system is in effect.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings V-Chip Signal Information V-CHIP EXCEPTIONS • V-Chip blocking is ineffective for programs viewed on devices connected to component or HDMI inputs. Many of these devices, however, have their own parental-control systems. • Videotapes, laser discs, and DVDs may not contain V-Chip rating signals. V-Chip cannot block playback of recordings without V-Chip rating signals. • V-Chip cannot block programming broadcast without the V-Chip rating signal.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings Audio/Video Menu TV Speakers This selection turns the TV’s internal speakers on or off. Select Off: • When sending the sound through a separate sound system or surround sound A/V receiver. • If your A/V receiver is under NetCommand control Note: To prevent damage from a sudden increase in volume, turn the TV volume down low before changing this option to On. Audio/Video Settings and the Remote Control Figure 13.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings Audio/Video Menu, continued • • To receive the best fidelity with music programs, change this setting to Off. When connecting to an A/V receiver, set Level Sound to Off and turn off the TV speakers to send full dynamics to the A/V receiver. Digital-Only Audio Settings You can set digital-only audio settings while viewing either analog or digital sources, but the settings affect only broadcast digital content.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings Audio/Video Menu, continued ◊ Video Settings Enter the video adjustment mode using either the Audio/ Video menu or the VIDEO key. Press the VIDEO key repeatedly to cycle through the video options to the one you want to change. Use to change settings. Note: ◊ ◊ Individual sliders for each color are displayed. Press to move from one color to the next. Highlighted text shows which slider you are adjusting. Press to change settings.
Chapter 5. TV Menu Settings Audio/Video Menu, continued ◊ Video Noise: Reduces minor noise (graininess) in the picture. Use the Low setting with good-quality signals. Use High with poor-quality signals. Turn off to leave the picture unaltered. ◊ Back Light: Lets you adjust the TV’s back-light peak brightness settings for optimal viewing in different room lighting conditions. A higher setting looks more vibrant in brightly lit rooms; a lower setting may look more natural when viewing in a darkened room.
6 NetCommand Functions NetCommand-Controlled Devices and the Input Selection Menu . . 78 NetCommand-Controlled Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Using IEEE 1394 Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6. NetCommand Functions NetCommand-Controlled Devices and the Input Selection Menu For devices under NetCommand control, the Input Selection menu allows you to: • Select the device for viewing • Switch audio between the TV speakers and A/V receiver • Power compatible devices on or off • Verify the destination of signals. Connection Section Input Section Audio Section Figure 1. The Input selection menu for a NetCommandcontrolled device.
Chapter 6. NetCommand Functions NetCommand-Controlled Recording This section describes making recordings independently of the TV Guide On Screen system. For instructions on setting up recordings using TV Guide On Screen, see the separate TV Guide On Screen® Interactive Program Guide User’s Manual.
Chapter 6. NetCommand Functions NetCommand-Controlled Recording, continued Immediate Recording from ChannelView 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press INPUT to open the Input Selection menu. Highlight an ANT 1 or ANT 2 program source and press ENTER. Press GUIDE to open the ChannelView channel guide for the current antenna input. Use to highlight the channel and program you wish to record from the list of channels. Press (RECORD). The TV will tune to the channel if needed.
Chapter 6. NetCommand Functions NetCommand-Controlled Recording, continued Record Menu: Setting Recording Defaults 81 Analog Recordings When you record a 16:9 digital channel to an analog VCR or recording device, there is a mismatch between the 16:9 ratio of the picture shape from the source and the narrower 4:3 ratio of the analog recorder. The Record menu allows you to set defaults for your • recording devices, set up recordings, view the Record List, and cancel scheduled recordings.
Chapter 6. NetCommand Functions NetCommand-Controlled Recording, continued Restrictions for Traditional VCRs with NetCommand- and TV Guide On ScreenControlled Recording • • • • • Your VCR must be connected directly to the MONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO and LEFT/RIGHT audio outputs. The VCR must be set manually to “Line Input.” Display the Input Selection menu, highlight the VCR and press GUIDE to change VCR inputs.
Chapter 6. NetCommand Functions 83 Using IEEE 1394 Devices Switching Between Analog and Digital IEEE 1394 Outputs IEEE 1394 Devices and the Input Selection Menu To enable switching between analog and digital outputs, you must have check marked the Analog Connection box when the New 1394 Device screen displayed when you first connected the device. See chapter 3, “TV Setup.” When you connect an IEEE 1394 device to the TV network and power it on, the new device is automatically detected.
Chapter 6. NetCommand Functions The TV Remote Control and IEEE 1394 Devices To Power On or Off a Compatible IEEE 1394 Device • Usually, compatible IEEE 1394 devices power on when selected in the Input Selection menu and power off when you turn off the TV. If you need manual control over power on/off: 1. Press INPUT to open the Input Selection menu. 2. Move the highlight to the icon for the device. There is no need to press ENTER. 3. Press POWER. 4. Press EXIT to return to TV viewing.
Chapter 6. NetCommand Functions A/V Discs A/V Disc Track List Screen When viewing an A/V Disc: • Press GUIDE to display its Track List (see figure below). • Press or to navigate through the Track List. • To play a track, select it on the list, then press ENTER. • Press INFO to view details for a highlighted track, if available. • To move through listings quickly, press PAGE / . • To delete a track, highlight it and press CANCEL. The Track List may also display copy status for a track.
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7 Using the TV with a Personal Computer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a Computer to the TV Adjusting Image Resolution . . . . . Computer Display Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7. Using the TV with a Personal Computer Setup Video Adjustments 1. 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. Change the resolution of the computer image. The goal is to maximize the computer resolution while maintaining a suitable aspect ratio for the image. See the explanation later in this chapter. 4.
Chapter 7. Using the TV with a Personal Computer Connecting a Computer to the TV Computer with HDMI Digital Monitor Output Computer with DVI Digital Monitor Output Required: HDMI-to-DVI cable or an HDMI cable with an HDMI/DVI adapter, stereo audio cables Required: DVI-to-DVI cable, stereo audio cables If the computer’s audio output is a single mini jack, a mini audio-to-RCA-male “Y” adapter cable is also required.
Chapter 7. Using the TV with a Personal Computer Connecting a Computer to the TV, continued Computer with VGA 15-Pin Monitor Output (Analog Video) Required: 15-pin computer VGA-to-DVI-A/VGA-to-DVI-D cable or a VGA computer cable and a DVI/VGA adapter, stereo audio cable. If the computer’s audio output is a single mini jack, a mini audio-to-RCA-male “Y” adapter cable is also required. IMPORTANT To use this connection, you must first select the Analog setting in the PC DVI box of the NetCommand menu.
Chapter 7. Using the TV with a Personal Computer Adjusting Image Resolution Your Mitsubishi TV can display resolutions from standard VGA (640 x 480) through 1920 x 1080 signals at a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The resolution of 1920 x 1080 is supported at refresh rates of 24, 30, and 60 Hz. See Appendix B in this book for more on compatible screen resolutions. When connecting a computer providing digital video, in most cases the computer will select the best resolution match to display on the TV.
Chapter 7. Using the TV with a Personal Computer Computer Display Formats Repeatedly press the FORMAT key to cycle through the TV displays available for your computer’s video signal.
Appendices Appendix A: Appendix B: Appendix C: Appendix D: Bypassing the Parental Lock . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Programming the Remote Control . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 . 97 .
Appendices Appendix A: Bypassing the Parental Lock 95 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, cancel the lock, or enter the Parental Lock menus. If you forget your pass code, you can view the locked TV without entering your pass code. When you are prompted for your pass code, press the number 9 and QV buttons on the TV remote control at the same time.
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Appendices 97 Appendix B: Specifications Picture Technology LCD Screen Color active matrix LCD 1920 x 1080 dots Backlight LT-37132: Direct Type 18 CCFTs ; LT-46231: Direct Type 24 CCFTs Reception Channel Frequency Reception Channel Type* Over-the-Air: VHF 2–13, UHF 14–69 Analog Cable: 1–125 Digital Cable: 1–135 Over the Air: Analog NTSC, Digital ATSC with sub-channels (all 18 video formats) Cable: Analog NTSC (non-scrambled) Digital QAM 64 and 256 with sub-channels (nonscrambled) CableCARD™: (LT
Appendices Appendix B: Specifications, continued Outputs Description Qty. Output Specifications Video: RCA Pin Plug 1.0 Vp-p, 75-ohm Signal Type: NTSC 480i only 2 RCA Pin Plug, 500 mV rms + 200 mV (full scale) for analog sources, 1.5 pairs Vrms + 0.5 Vrms (full scale) for digital sources. Video 1 Audio (Signal) Audio (Speakers) 2 Woofers, 5.5" x 2.
Appendices 99 Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control This appendix explains how to program the TV’s remote control to operate other A/V devices. This is distinct from NetCommand “Learning.” To summarize: the TV’s remote control can be made to operate other devices by two different methods: • • Remote Control Programming: you must move the slide switch to the position specific to the type of device. Programming is available for the large remote control only.
Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control Programming the Remote Control Method 1: Code Entry 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.
Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control Programming Codes Audio Lock: Universal A/V Receiver Control With Audio Lock active, the remote control operates the volume and mute functions of the A/V receiver in all positions of the slide switch. Activate Audio Lock if you normally use an A/V receiver with your TV and other A/V equipment. Program the AUDIO position for your A/V receiver as described earlier in this section. 2. Move the slide switch to the AUDIO position. 3.
Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control Programming Codes, continued A/V Receivers Brand Audiotronic Audiovox B&K Bel Canto Design BK Bose Brix Cambridge Soundworks Capetronic Carver Coby Curtis Delphi Denon Fisher Fosgate Glory Horse GPX Harman/Kardon Hitachi Integra JBL JVC Kenwood KLH Koss Linn Liquid Video Magnavox Marantz McIntosh Micromega Mitsubishi Myryad Nakamichi Onkyo Optimus Oritron Outlaw Panasonic Philips Pioneer Polk Audio Proscan RadioShack Code 31189 31627, 31390 30840
Appendices 103 Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control Programming Codes, continued CD Players Brand JVC Kenwood KLH Koss Krell LG Linn LXI Magnavox Marantz Mark Levinson McIntosh MCS MGA Miro Mission Mitsubishi MTC NAD Nikko NSM Onkyo Optimus Panasonic Parasound Philips Pioneer Polk Audio Proceed Proton QED Quad Quasar RadioShack RCA Realistic Rotel SAE Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sherwood Sonic Frontiers Sony Soundesign Sugden Symphonic Code 31294, 30072 30826, 30681, 30626, 30190, 30037, 30028
Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control Programming Codes, continued Cable Boxes Brand Hamlin Hitachi Hytex i3 Micro Jasco Jerrold Linsay Magnavox Memorex Motorola Movie Time Multitech Myrio Novaplex NSC Oak 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 S
Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control Programming Codes, continued DVD Players/Recorders Brand Code Curtis Mathes 21087 CyberHome 21129, 21117, 21024, 21023, 20874, 20816 Daewoo 21242, 21234, 21172, 21169, 20869, 20833, 20784, 20705 Daytek 20872 Denon 20634, 20490 Desay 21407 Disney 21270, 20675 Dual 21085, 21068 Durabrand 21127 DVD2000 20521 Emerson 21268, 20675, 20591 Enterprise 20591 Fisher 20670 Funai 21334, 21268, 20675 Gateway 21158, 21077, 21073 GE 20815, 20717, 20522 Go Video 21730,
Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control Programming Codes, continued DVD Players/Recorders Brand Code Techwood 20692 Terapin 21031 Theta Digital 20571 Toshiba 21154, 20695, 20503 Tredex 20804, 20803, 20800, 20799 Urban Concepts 20503 US Logic 20839 Venturer 20790 Vizio 21226, 21064 Vocopro 21027 Xbox 20522 Xwave 21001 Yamaha 20545, 20539, 20490 Yamakawa 20872 Zenith 20869, 20741, 20591, 20503 Zoece 21265 Laser Disc Players Brand Aiwa Carver Denon Disco Vision Funai Harman/Kardon Hitachi
Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control Programming Codes, continued VCRs and DVRs Brand 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 Daytron Dell Denon DirecTV Durabrand Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Emerex Emerson Fisher Fuji Funai Garrard Gateway GE Go Video GoldStar Gradiente Harley Davidson Code 21972 20479, 20209
Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control Programming Codes, continued VCRs and DVRs Brand Optonica Orion Panasonic Penney Pentax Philco Philips Pilot 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 Code 20062 20479, 20295, 20209, 20184, 20002 21262, 21162, 21062, 20616, 20225, 20
Appendices 109 Appendix D: Troubleshooting TV Reset Functions 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 Reset Name When to Use Demo Mode Turn-Off To turn off the retail demo 1. mode slide show.
Appendices Appendix D: Troubleshooting, continued Reset Name When to Use How to Use Resulting Action Parental Lock Pass Code To change your Parental Lock Pass Code This information is listed on the cutout page in Appendix A. Please refer to that page. Allows a new code to be established.
Appendices 111 Appendix D: Troubleshooting, continued General TV Operation Symptom Remarks 1. The TV remote control does not work. • • • • • 2. TV does not respond to the remote control or Use the System Reset button. to front panel control and TV will not power on or off. 3. When a device is selected from the Input Selection menu, the screen is blue (no signal source). • • Make sure the selected device is turned on. Begin play of the VCR. 4.
Appendices Appendix D: Troubleshooting, continued TV Power On/Off 1. Symptom Remarks 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. To change TV Energy Mode to Fast Power On: Press MENU, open the Setup menu, highlight the Fast Power On radio button. 2. You cannot program the TV to turn on automatically (Timer function) • • • • 3. The TV will not turn on after being plugged in.
Appendices 113 Appendix D: Troubleshooting, continued Picture 9. Symptom Remarks Screen is black when trying to view digital channels or IEEE 1394 device. The PerfectColor™ color balance has been incorrectly set. Press VIDEO repeatedly until you see the PerfectColor option and press ENTER to open the PerfectColor ™ menu. 10. DVCR analog/digital problems. If the tape is currently playing but no picture displays, there may be a mismatch of the media with the display.
Appendices Appendix D: Troubleshooting, continued IEEE 1394 Recording Symptom Remarks 1. Program to be recorded was correctly selected from ChannelView, however, incorrect program was recorded. The broadcaster supplied program information that was incorrect and/or was changed after a recording was added to the Record List. 2. Incomplete ChannelView program recorded. Recording device may lack sufficient blank space to make a full recording. 3. ChannelView program recording failed. • • • 4.
Appendices 115 Appendix D: Troubleshooting, continued IEEE 1394 Devices 5. Symptom Remarks There is no audio and video from the IEEE 1394 device. • • • • • • • • • The device is not turned on. Turn the device power on. No media (tape or disc) is inserted into the device. The media is blank (has no recording). The play command failed - Try pressing play again on the device’s remote control or front panel. The device is already in use (for example, the device is currently recording).
Appendices Appendix D: Troubleshooting, continued NetCommand Symptom Remarks 2. • NetCommand unable to learn specific device keys. • • • • Device does not use IR format for remote control signal. ITT and RF formats cannot be learned. Room lighting may affect the signal. Have the remotes very close (6 inches or less) to the TV during Learning. If learning a Mitsubishi remote control, make sure slide switch is not set to TV position.
Trademark and License Information 117 TV Guide On Screen (see the separate TV Guide On Screen® Interactive Program Guide User’s Manual for detailed information) 3. Symptom Remarks TV Guide On Screen system does not change channels on the cable box. • • Cable box is not set up in NetCommand. The TV Guide On Screen system uses NetCommand to control the cable box and VCR. To correct, select the cable box in the Input Selection menu, open the NetCommand menu, and select Learn. See chapter 3, “TV Setup.
Trademark and License Information Mitsubishi TV Software END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This License Agreement is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or an entity) and Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. (MDEA) for all software pre installed and/or provided along with this television (“Software”). By utilizing this television and Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement.
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 Discs 85 A/V Memory Reset. See Reset A/V Receiver Adding NetCommand Control 46 Connecting 29 A/V Reset.
Index Audio and Closed Captions 66 and status Display 53 MUTE key 50 Video Mute 72 N NetCommand® A/V Receiver Control 44 Compared to Programming the Remote Control 99 Description 13, 42 Initial Setup 14, 42 Input Selection Menu 78 IR Emitters 33 IR Sensor 14 Menu 44, 62 Specialized Device Keys 43 Noise Reduction (Video) 75 P Parental Lock Bypassing 95 Front Panel Lock 68 V-Chip Ratings 71 Pass Code Resetting 95 Setting 68 PAUSE Key 50 PerfectColor 74, 75 PerfectTint™ 74, 75 Personal Computer 83 Connec
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 at www.mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278 Demo Mode This TV has a demo mode for use in retail stores. Demo mode causes the TV to display a series of screens outlining the TV’s features. To turn off demo mode: 1. Press MENU. 2. When the Main menu appears with Setup highlighted, press ENTER. 3.
