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Owner’s Guide LCD Television Models LT-2240 and LT-3040 visit our website at www.mitsubishi-tv.com LT2240_LT3040_OG_v6.ind 1 04.1.
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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.
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Contents Important Safeguards .................................................................................................................. 4 Cleaning Your LCD TV .............................................................................................................. 6 Chapter 1 Television Overview Chapter 2 Connections Chapter 3 Remote Control Functions Chapter 4 Menu Screen Operations Chapter 5 PIP/POP Operations Thank You..............................................................
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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. 2. 3. 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. Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the TV and in the operating instructions.
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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.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, continued 21. Transport (a) Be sure to use another person to lift or carry this display. It is recommended that one hand on each side of the display be used to transport the display. (b) Use caution when transporting the unit. Be sure that items such as belt buckles, watches, shirt buttons, and zippers do not scratch or rub the screen or cabinet. 22. LCD Monitor This monitor uses a technology composed of over 2.9 million thin film transistors.
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Chapter . . . Television Overview Thank You .................................................................................................................. 8 Unpacking Your New TV ........................................................................................... 9 Special Features........................................................................................................... 9 Front Control Panel ........................................................................................
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Thank You for Your Purchase Welcome to the wonderful and exciting world of digital television! We are honored that you chose Mitsubishi as your premier home entertainment partner. The development team at Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America (MDEA) understands that our customers demand and expect the very best. MDEA was founded on the core beliefs and philosophies that drive us to deliver products that implement the latest in advanced television technology.
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Unpacking Your New TV Special Features Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure that you have received everything including: Your new High Definition (HD) upgradeable LCD television has many special features that make it the perfect addition to your home entertainment system. A few of these special features are: PIP/POP Viewing Option Using Picture-in-Picture and Picture-outsidePicture gives you exciting options for viewing favorite programs.
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Front Control Panel Many remote control buttons are duplicated on the front control panel. Duplicate buttons are shaded in the panel shown below. Please see Remote Control Functions, page 24, for an explanation of their usage. The ADJUST, ENTER, MENU, and CANCEL buttons may be used to access or navigate through the screen menus Timer During normal operation, the timer light glows green when the TV is on. It does not glow when the TV is off.
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Side Panel Input/Output �� 1. Headphone The Headphone Output sends the TV’s connected audio signals to a pair of headphones. The audio output from the TV’s speakers will be unavailable. 2. Audio Out The Audio Output sends the TV’s connected audio signals to an A/V receiver or other equipment. 3. Inputs 1-2 These inputs can be used for the connection of a VCR, Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR, laser disc player, or other A/V device to the TV.
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Chapter . . . 2 Connections Connecting an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable .............................................................. 14 Connecting an Antenna to a Cable Box or VCR ........................................................... 15 Connecting an Antenna to a Cable Box and VCR......................................................... 16 Connecting Audio Components to a Cable Box or VCR ............................................... 16 Connecting an Audio Receiver................................
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Connecting an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable Note: The TV side panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model. �� Separate UHF and VHF Antennas (Figure 1) �� 1. Connect the UHF and VHF antenna leads to the UHF/VHF combiner. 2. Push the combiner onto ANT on the TV side panel. �� UHF/VHF combiners are not provided with the TV.
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Connecting an Antenna to a Cable Box or VCR Note: The TV side panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model. Cable Box �� (Figure 3) 1. Connect the incoming cable to ANT on the TV side panel. NOTE: If your cable box has separate audio/video outputs, please see Composite Video with Audio or S-Video with Audio, page 16 (Figure 6). � �� Figure 3. Connecting the cable box.
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Connecting an Antenna to a Cable Box and VCR, Connecting Audio/Video to the Cable Box or VCR Note: The TV side panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model. Cable Box �� (Figure 5) 1. Connect the incoming cable to ANT on the TV side panel. NOTE: For best performance, please see Composite Video with Audio or S-Video with Audio, below.
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Connecting an Audio Receiver Note: The TV side panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model. Stereo Audio System (recommended for shelf units or A/V receivers without digital audio inputs) (Figure 7) 1. �� Connect the audio cables from AUDIO OUTPUT on the TV side panel to TV IN or AUX IN terminals on the back of the audio system. �� • The red cable connects to the R (right) channel • The white cable connects to the L (left) channel 2.
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Connecting a DVD Player or Other S-Video Device Note: The TV side panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model. � DVD Player/Video Game with Component Video �� (Figure 9) � � � �� 2. Connect a set of audio cables from AUDIO OUT on the back of the DVD player to COMPONENT AUDIO Input (1 or 2) on the TV side panel.
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Connecting a DTV Receiver Note: The TV side panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model. See Appendix B, page 58 for component video signal compatibility information. For digital audio connections, see your DTV receiver and A/V receiver Owner’s Guides. DTV Receiver with Component Video Connections (Recommended) �� (Figure 11) �� 1. 2. 3.
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Connecting MonitorLink™ or a Computer Note: The TV side panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model. MonitorLink Connection �� (Figure 14) � 2. Connect the MonitorLink Control/RS-232 cable from the TV side panel to the Mitsubishi HD Receiver/ Controller back panel. 3. Connect the L (left) and R (right) audio cables from the HDTV receiver to AUDIO LEFT and AUDIO RIGHT on the MonitorLink section of the TV side panel.
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How Connections Affect the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and POP (Picture-Outside-Picture) To see a picture in the PIP or POP, you may need to select an input source. If the only input connected is ANT, then both the main picture and the PIP/POP will be from that input source. If other video equipment is connected, you may be able to view these input sources as the PIP/POP.
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Chapter . . . 3 Remote Control Functions Overview of the TV Layer Buttons ............................................................................... 24 Care and Operation ...................................................................................................... 25 Channel Selection ......................................................................................................... 26 Sleep Timer .........................................................................................
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Remote Control Functions: Overview of the TV Layer Buttons Overview AUDIO: Select the individual audio settings. (Figure 1, following page) VIDEO: Select the individual video settings. Slide Switch: Select A/V product to be controlled by the remote control. PIP CH: Scroll up or down through memorized channels in PIP or POP. POWER: Turns power on and off for TV and other connected A/V products. PIP/POP: Cycle through PIP and POP display choices.
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Remote Control Functions: Care and Operation Operation Installing the Batteries: (Figure 2) 1. Remove the remote control’s back cover by gently pressing the ridged tab in the direction of the arrow and sliding off the cover. 2. Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (-) are correct. For ease of installation, install the negative (-) side first. For Best Results from the Remote Control: Be within 20 feet of the equipment.
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Remote Control Functions: Channel Selection, Sleep Timer Channel Selection 1. Enter three numbers ( ex. for channel 2, press 002). or Press the channel number and ENTER (ex. for channel 2, press 2, then ENTER). or Enter the channel number and wait four seconds (without pressing ENTER). The TV will change automatically. Note: Use the CANCEL button for digital subchannel (-) selection in the CABLE/DBS/DTV layer. Sleep Timer (Figures 3 & 4) Setting the Sleep Timer: 1. Press SLEEP on the remote control.
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Use of the Remote Control with Other A/V Products Programming the Remote Control to Use with Other Brands of Audio and Video Products: (Figures 1-3 this page, figures 4-5 following page) 1. Move the slide switch at the top of the remote to the product you want to control. 2. Press and hold the POWER button on the remote control. 3. Enter the first three digit code listed for your equipment, and then release the POWER button on the remote control. 4.
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Use of the Remote Control with Other A/V Products �� Figure 4. Programming the remote to control your DVD or LDP.
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Remote Control Functions: Special Functions When your remote control has been Programmed to operate another manufacturer’s product, the function performed on each layer may vary.
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Chapter . . . 4 Menu Screen Operations The ViewPoint® Menu System..................................................................................... 32 MAIN Menu ............................................................................................................... 33 SETUP Menu ............................................................................................................... 35 CAPTIONS Menu............................................................................................
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The Menu System Your TV has Mitsubishi’s exclusive on-screen operating system, which provides on-screen information for menu choices and changes. A picture (icon) will be highlighted and can be selected using the remote control’s ADJUST arrows. When selected, the appropiate menu will appear or start an automatic function. You may then make changes within the menu or access available sub-menus. A highlighted square button indicates that you may make changes to the menu screen.
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Main Menu Screens: Overview SETUP Menu �� (Figure 3) �� Basic (initial) setup instructions and functions are available through the SETUP submenu screens.
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Main Menu Screens: Overview, continued V-CHIP LOCK Menu (Figure 6) Lock the TV by selecting times or choosing programs to block based on rating signals sent by your local broadcasting system. See pages 43-45 for more detailed setup information. See page 43 for V-Chip rating information.
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SETUP Menu: Memorize Channels, Memorize Menu, Input Assignment Memorize Channels �� (Figure 9) �� Select Memorize Channels for each antenna you use. The TV will find and remember strong channels and skip the unused or weaker channels. � �� DTV Note: If you have a DTV receiver connected, you will need to use that receiver’s channel memorization system to memorize digital channels.
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SETUP Menu: Manually Setting the Clock �� Clock Setting (Manual) (Figure 12) �� The Clock Setting menu allows the clock time to be set manually. To set the clock automatically, please see page 37. To set the clock manually, first select the current time, including AM or PM.
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SETUP Menu: Automatically Setting the Clock Clock Setting (Auto) �� (Figure 14) Set the Clock Setting to Auto to automatically set the day and time using Extended Data Service (XDS) time data. This data is automatically retrieved when tuned to a PBS channel or other channel in your area that provides this service.
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SETUP Menu: Language, Front Button Lock Language �� (Figure 17) �� Display the on-screen menus in either English or Spanish (Español). The first time you powered On your TV, 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.
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CAPTIONS Menu: Overview CAPTIONS Menu �� (Figure 19) �� Turn On or Off the closed caption decoder, select the type of captions or text, and choose black or translucent gray as the background color for the closed caption area. Broadcasters can send either Standard or Text closed captioning. �� Figure 19.
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CAPTIONS Menu: Closed Captions, Background Color Closed Captions (Figure 20) �� Display one of the following types of Closed Captions: CC1, CC2, CC3, or CC4: Standard closed captioning signals. Text1, Text2, Text3, or Text4: Text closed captioning signals. On if mute: Closed captions when mute. When selected, the standard closed captioning signal (CC1) will turn on/off by pressing the MUTE button on the TV remote control. Off: No closed captions.
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CHANNEL EDIT Menu: Channel, Memory, Name Selection Channel �� (Figure 22) �� After selecting Channel, editing can be done using the Adjust buttons or entering the 3 digit channel number you want to change (Example 002 for channel 2). Memory (Figure 23) Figure 22.
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CHANNEL EDIT Menu: Using SQV (Super Quick View™) Using The Menu Screen �� (Figure 25) �� Put together a list of your favorite channels from ANT using SQV (Super Quick View). Store up to 6 channels in each of the 9 different memory banks. After adding a channel to the SQV memory, “SQV” will appear under the channel number on the TV screen.
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V-CHIP LOCK Menu: Overview 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.
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V-CHIP Menu: Setting Up and Using V-Chip Lock Passcode MAIN MENU V-CHIP LOCK MENU Setting Up the V-CHIP LOCK Passcode (Figure 27) V-CHIP LOCK To go to the menu, enter a new passcode. - - - Use the NUMBER buttons, then press ENTER Figure 27. First time entry to the V-CHIP LOCK MAIN MENU V-CHIP LOCK MENU Select V-CHIP LOCK from the MAIN menu for first time setup or after you have canceled your passcode. You will see the screen shown in Figure 27.
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V-CHIP Menu: Allowing or Blocking Ratings, Locking by Hour or Time Allowing or Blocking by Ratings (Figure 29) Block or Allow programs based upon rating signals sent by the broadcasting station. The factory preset for TV Ratings is TV-PG (Parental Guidance) allowing only programs rated TV-PG or lower. The factory preset for Movies is PG, allowing only movies rated PG or lower. Please refer to page 43 for a detailed ratings description.
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ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: Color Balance, Auto Color Correction, PerfectColor ™, Reset Color Color Balance Menu �� (Figure 31) �� Your Mitsubishi TV uses six colors (Magenta, Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan and Blue) to create Color Balance. You may adjust these colors automatically or manually or reset them to the default settings.
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ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: TIMER, Timer Menu, and Set Time TIMER �� (Figure 34) �� The timer will automatically turn the TV on (if it is off) at the time you schedule and select. When ANT is the selected input, you may select any memorized channel. The TV will tune to this channel when the timer turns it on. The TV’s clock must be set before you can set the timer. If you have not set the clock and/or day, you will see the CLOCK menu instead of the Timer menu.
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ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: Set Day, Input, and Channel �� Set Day (Figure 37) �� Select the days that the TV will turn on automatically. You can select Everyday, Mon-Fri (Monday through Friday), or the individual days of the week. �� Figure 37.
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ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: Video Mute, Black Enhancement, PC Power Save �� Video Mute (Figure 40) �� Video Mute, when On, lets you display a blue background when no signal is being received on Inputs 1-2, Component 1-2, and MonLink. �� Figure 40.
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AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu: Overview AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu �� (Figure 43) Each input has its own A/V memory. You can adjust each input’s A/V memory in two ways. You can use the menu or the remote control. A/V Memory Reset A/V Memory Reset will return the currently selected input’s A/V memory to the factory settings. To reset an input’s A/V memory, select A/V Memory Reset, select the input you want to reset, and press ENTER.
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AUDIO/VIDEO Setting Descriptions: Audio Audio Settings signal is broadcast, the letters “SAP” will be displayed when you tune to the channel. Bass Enhances or reduces low frequency sound. Treble Enhances or reduces high frequency sound. Balance Adjusts the level of sound between the left and right speakers. Surround Creates simulated stereo and surround effects. Your choices are: • Off: No surround effects.
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AUDIO/VIDEO Setting Descriptions: Video Video Settings NOTE: A slider will display on-screen for each setting. The slider has a numeric value, where 63 is the maximum, the mid-range is 31 and the minimum setting is 0. Contrast Provides a slider to adjust the white-to-black level. Low contrast shows a variety of shades in darker images, while high contrast shows darker images more uniformly black and makes colors appear more vibrant.
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Chapter . . . 5 PIP/POP Operations Available On-Screen Format Sizes................................................................................. 54 Operation of PIP and POP ......................................................................................... 56 Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock ...........................................................................57 Appendix B: HD Input Connection Compatibility................................................................
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Available On-Screen Format Sizes Format (picture shape) availability based on Input/Signal INPUTS Standard ANT Input-1 Input-2 YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO NO NO NO YES YES YES YES YES NO Stretch Narrow Stretch Plus YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES NO NO DVI (480i/480p) DVI (1080i/720p) YES YES YES NO NO YES YES NO YES NO YES NO NO NO PC NO NO NO NO NO YES YES Component-1 or 2 (480i/480p) Component-1 or 2 (1080i/ 720p) Expand 480i/480p Expand HD Zoom 1080i/720p Wide
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Available On-Screen Format Sizes, continued Widescreen Picture (16:9 - HD 1080i/720p only) Example: A True HD Broadcast Standard (Recommended) HD Expand (Recommended for 4:3 images with Black Side Bars) Widescreen Picture (480i/480p) Standard (Recommended) Zoom (For letterbox 2.35:1 DVDs) Stretch Plus Expand Stretch Narrow 55 LT2240_LT3040_OG_v6.ind 55 04.1.
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Operation of PIP and POP Picture Inside Picture (PIP) vs. Picture Outside Picture (POP) You have the option to view two TV shows or inputs at the same time. For example, you can watch a game show and a sports event on another channel, or a DVD movie and more. The PIP option allows you to view another input as a picture-inside-picture. The POP option allows you to view a main picture and another input as a picture-outside-picture at the side (only one moving POP).
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Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock 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. If you forget your passcode, you can view the locked TV without entering your passcode. When your password is requested, press the number 9 and QV buttons on the remote TV control at the same time. This process temporarily unlocks the TV.
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Appendix B: High Definition Input Connection Compatibility Component Inputs These inputs are compatible with most standard DVD and DTV signals with component video outputs. Compatible DTV signals are SDTV 480i, 480p, and HDTV 720p, 1080i. Please check the DTV receiver specifications before connecting. Input Levels with Component Video Y Pb Pr = 1.
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Appendix C: Remote Control Programming Codes A/V Receivers Mitsubishi . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. Admiral. .. .. .. Aiwa. .. .. .. .. B & K . .. .. .. Bose . .. .. .. .. Denon . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. Fisher . .. .. .. Gerrard . .. .. .. Harman Kardon . Jensen . .. .. .. JVC . .. .. .. .. Kenwood . .. .. KLH . .. .. .. Koss . .. .. .. .. Magnavox . .. .. Marantz . .. .. McIntosh . .. .. Nakamichi . .. .. Onkyo . .. .. .. Optimus . .. .. Panasonic . .. .. Parasound . .. .. Philips . .. .. .. Pioneer . .. ..
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Appendix C: Remote Control Programming Codes, continued Satellite Receivers /DBS/DTV Mitsubishi HD/Satellite Receiver Echostar/Dishnetwork Express Vu . .. .. . GE . .. .. .. .. . Gradient . .. .. . Hitachi . .. .. .. . Hughes . .. .. .. . Maganavox. .. .. . Panasonic . .. .. . Philips . .. .. .. . RCA/Proscan Samsung . Sony . .. .. Star Choice Toshiba . .. . .. .. .. Uniden . .. WebTV . .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . . . .
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Monitor Tilt/Input Terminal Access/Cable Management Monitor Tilt (Figure 1) You have the ability to adjust the viewing angle and tilt of this monitor. � � � �� 1. Grab the TV with two hands by placing one hand on each side of the TV. 2. Using little force, push or pull the monitor towards you for preferred viewing position. Use caution when pulling so that the base does not slide. Figure 1. Monitor Tilt Input Terminal Access/Cable Management (Figures 2, 3 and 4) 1.
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Index A A/V Memory Reset 50 Receiver, Connecting 17 Activating the PIP and POP 29 Advanced Features Menu 34, 46-49 Antenna to a Cable Box and VCR 16 Antenna to a Cable Box or VCR 15 Audio Receiver 17 Audio Components to the Cable Box or VCR 16 DTV Receiver 19 DVD Player 18 MonitorLink™ 21 S-Video Device 18 Connections Affect the PIP and POP 22 D Antenna Channel Edit Menu 42 Connecting 14, 15 Appendices A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock 57 B: High Definition Input Connection Compatibility 58 C: Remote Control
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Monitor Tilt 61 Moving PIP Images 56 N Name Menu 41 P PerfectColor 46 PIP and POP Activating 29 Changing 56 Freezing 56 How Connections Affect 22 Operation 56 POP “Live” Image, Selecting 56 R Remote Control Functions Care 25 Channel Selection 26 Operation 25 PIP and POP 29 Overview of the TV Layer Button 24 Sleep Timer 26 Special Functions 29 Use with Other Brands of Audio and Video Products 27 Reset Color 46 Reset Factory Defaults 50 TV Speakers Menu 50 Twin Lead Antenna, Connecting 14 U Unlock Time 4
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution • The TV remote control does not work. • • • • Check that the batteries are installed correctly. Check that the selected switch is set to “TV”. Be no further than 20 feet from the TV when using the remote control. Avoid using under or near strong fluorescent lighting. • The TV takes several seconds to respond to channel commands. • Press ENTER after a channel number to avoid delays. • Use the three digit number, i.e 002 for channel 2.
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MITSUBISHI LCD TV LIMITED WARRANTY MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“MDEA”) warrants to the original purchaser of this LCD TV 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 are warranted for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase at retail. We will repair or replace, at our option, any defective part without charge for the part.
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If you have questions regarding your television, please call our Consumer Relations advisors at (800) 332-2119 or send an email to: MDEAservice@mdea.com To order replacement remote controls or an Owner’s Guide, please call our Parts Department at (800) 553-7278 or contact us through our web site at: www.Mitsubishi-tv.com ©2003 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. LT2240_LT3040_OG_v6.ind 68 Printed in China P/N:15502911B 04.1.