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Contents Chapter 1 Television Overview TV Accessories............................................................................................................. 10 Special Features........................................................................................................... 10 Front Control Panel ...................................................................................................... 11 Front Panel Inputs and Media Card Slots .....................................................
Chapter 4 IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Control ......................................................... 48 Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically..................................................................... 49 Device Selection Menu................................................................................................. 51 Using the DEVICE MENU Button to Display Menus........................................................
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.
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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Chapter . . . 1 Television Overview TV Accessories ..........................................................................10 Special Features ........................................................................10 Front Control Panel.................................................................... 11 Front Panel Inputs and Media Card Slots ...............................12 Back Panel .................................................................................
TV Accessories 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 widescreen television has many special features that make it the perfect center of your home entertainment system, including : FF/FWD STOP PAUSE REW/REV PLAY FORMAT PIP DEVICE V-CHIP PIP CH REC VIDEO SLEEP AUDIO EXCH INFO PIP/POP DEVICE MENU CONNECT GUIDE HOME TV MENU DEVICE CH VOL MUTE SUB/CANCEL 9 QV 8 0
Front Control Panel The buttons on the Front Control Panel highlighted in gray are duplicated on the remote control. The top row of labels show the control functions when there are no TV menus displayed on the screen. The bottom row of labels show the control functions when the TV menus are displayed on the screen or when a special function has been activated. See Remote Control Overview, for further details on the functions of these buttons.
Front Panel Inputs and Media Card Slots Media Card Slots and IEEE 1394 Input/Output There are four card slots in the front of the TV that allow the display of JPEG pictures from many digital cameras, MP3 or WMA audio files recorded from computers or other digital recording devices. The card slots are designed for specific types of cards and other cards or objects should not be inserted into the slots as this may damage the TV.
Back Panel 6. 7. IEEE1394 INPUT/OUTPUT L 9. R L(MONO) VIDEO S-VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT AUDIO 2 R ANT-2 AUX 5. AUDIO/VIDEO 1 PCAUDIO DTV/ CABLE/ VHF/ UHF INPUT-1 ANT-1 MAIN HDMI M-LINK AUDIO R L DVI Analog Audio 10. 1. PC VGA/SVGA/XGA/ 720p 60 Hz IR EMITTER NetCommand R 8. INPUT-2 PCINPUT COMPONENT-1 YPbPr (480i/480p/720p/1080i) 11. M-LINK CONTROL/ RS-232C DIGITAL AUDIO 4. COMPONENT-2 YPbPr (480i/480p/720p/1080i) INPUT-DTV YPbPr / RGB HV (480i/480p/720p/1080i) TM 2.
Back Panel, continued Monitor Output Audio/Video 1 should be connected to a VCR for recording. Monitor Output Audio 2 should be connected to your A/V receiver for home theater surround sound. 6. PC Input and Audio (VGA/WVGA/SVGA/WSVGA/XGA/ 720p, 60Hz ) This input can be used for the connection of a computer. Please see Appendix B for signal compatibility. If NetCommand® has not been setup, the on-screen display name will be VGA. Stereo audio inputs are also provided for the PC connection. 7.
Chapter . . . 2 Connecting External Devices & NetCommand® Setup..................................16 Wall Outlet Cable or Cable Box ....................................................17 CableCARD™ Technology.............................................................18 Single Lead Antenna......................................................................19 Separate UHF and VHF Antennas ...............................................19 VCR Video and Audio to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable ........
Connecting External Devices & NetCommand® Setup NetCommand is able to control many current audio and video devices by sending remote control signals from the TV to each device through IR emitters. Additionally, it is also able to learn the remote control signals used by most audio video devices not already in the TV’s memory. NetCommand can automatically switch the TV and compatible or learned Audio/Video (A/V) Receivers to the correct input used with each device.
Connecting a Wall Outlet Cable or Cable Box Cable Box (compatible with PIP/POP) Wall Outlet Cable (can be used with a CableCARD™) Figure 1 It is very important to connect the incoming cable for your primary viewing source to ANT-1, especially for CableCARD™ use. 1. Connect the primary incoming coaxial lead cable to ANT-1 MAIN on the TV back panel. 2. For an optional secondary antenna source, connect an antenna (or cable) to ANT-2 AUX. 3.
CableCARD™ Technology 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. It also allows your cable provider to automatically update and change your subscription.
Connecting a Lead Antenna or Separate UHF and VHF Antenna Lead Antenna (not for use with CableCARD™) Figure 3 A 300-Ohm to 75-Ohm transformer is required. This is not included with the TV, but is available at most electronics stores. For antennas with twin flat lead 1. For antenna with twin flat leads, connect the 300-Ohm twin leads to the 300-Ohm to 75-Ohm transformer. 2. Push the 75-Ohm side of the transformer onto ANT-1 MAIN on the TV back panel. For cable or antenna with coaxial lead 3.
Connecting VCR Video and Audio to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable VCR Video and Audio to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable Figure 5 A two-way RF splitter, 3 coaxial cables, right and left audio cables and a S-Video or Video cables are required. These are not included with the TV. 5. Connect either an S-Video or Video cable from VIDEO OUT on the VCR back panel to INPUT-1 VIDEO on the TV back panel. Only one type of video cable should be connected. S-Video is recommended, if available. 1.
Connecting VCR Video and Audio to a Cable Box VCR Video and Audio to a Cable Box Figure 6 A two-way RF splitter, 4 coaxial cables, right and left audio cables and an S-Video or Video cable are required. These are not included with the TV. 1. Connect the incoming cable to IN on the RF splitter. 2. Connect one coaxial cable from OUT on the RF splitter to ANTENNA IN on the cable box back panel. 3. Connect one coaxial cable from OUT on the RF splitter to ANT-1 MAIN on the TV back panel. 4.
Connecting an A/V Receiver or Stereo System or a Satellite Receiver or Other Device with S-Video A/V Receiver or Stereo System Figure 7 A digital audio cable and stereo audio cables are required. The digital audio cable is provided. The stereo audio cables are not included with the TV. 1. Connect a set of stereo audio cables from OUTPUT AUDIO 2 on the TV back panel to the TV AUDIO INPUT on the back of the A/V receiver.
Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video or Computer with a PC Monitor Output Computer with a PC Monitor Output DVD Player with Component Video Figure 10 Figure 9 Component video cables and audio cables are required. These are not included with the TV. 1. Connect PC Monitor Out from the computer to PC Input on the TV back panel using a PC compatible monitor cable. See Appendix B for PC signal compatibility. 1.
DTV Connectors and Adaptors Connecting a DTV Receiver with Component Video DTV Connectors and Adaptors Figure 11 The TV back panel has 5 RCA-type connectors for the Input-DTV. The back panel of your external DTV receiver may use RCA-type connectors or BNC-type connectors. If your DTV receiver comes with BNC type connections, you will need to purchase BNC to RCA adaptors to connect the TV to the DTV receiver. These adaptors should be available at most electronic supply stores.
Connecting a DTV Receiver with RGB, HV Video DTV Receiver with RGB, HV Video Figure 13 A coaxial splitter, RGB, HV and audio cables are required. These are not included with the TV. 1. Connect the outside antenna, cable or satellite to ANT or SATELLITE IN on the DTV receiver (see your DTV receiver owner’s guide for instructions and cable compatibility). TV back panel IEEE1394 INPUT/OUTPUT 2.
Connecting M-Link Control RS-232C Connection, or a HDMI or DVI Device M-Link Control RS-232C Connection Figure 14 A 9 pin RS-232C cable is required. This is not included with the TV. It may be available at your local electronics retailer As M-Link Control, connect to a Mitsubishi HD Receiver/Controller, like the HD-5000 or HD-6000. As RS-232C, connect to other external controllers. See mitsubish-tv.com for RS-232C command protocol.
Connecting the IR Emitter NetCommand® IR Emitter NetCommand® Figure 17 A quadruple IR Emitter cable is included with the TV. The emitters connected to these jacks are used by the NetCommand system to control other devices such as VCRs, DVD players, Cable boxes and Satellite receivers. 6. If you are not going to be using all emitter ends, place the unused ends behind the devices so that they cannot send signals to the remote control sensors. 1.
Connecting Compatible IEEE 1394 Devices Compatible IEEE 1394 Devices It is possible to connect devices to the TV that have IEEE 1394 connectors but are not compatible with the TV or with the NetCommand® control system. Areas of compatibility to consider are: 1. Digital Video Signals The TV is able to decode MPEG2 video. Other types of digital video, such as DV video provided by some camcorders, must be decoded by the source device and sent to the TV as analog video or S-Video.
Connecting Compatible IEEE 1394 Devices, continued Connection Styles There are two different connection styles that can be used when connecting IEEE 1394 devices. Use the style that fits your network of audio/video products. 4-Pin Style vs. 6-Pin Style Connectors There are two different types of connectors used for IEEE 1394 terminals and cables, a 4-pin and a 6-pin style.
Connecting: Helpful Hints Q My VCR (or other device) does not have two sets of stereo audio outputs. How can I connect this device’s audio to both the TV and the A/V Receiver? A. There are two solutions: 1. Connect the single set of stereo audio outputs to the TV only. Use Edit NetCommand® to change the setup of this device. In the Connection screen of “Change” make sure both audio and video for the TV input are checkmarked and neither the audio or the video for the AVR input are check marked.
Chapter . . . 3 NetCommand® Setup and Editing Using the Remote Control with NetCommand® ........................32 Remote Control Functions: Overview..........................................33 Remote Control Functions: Operation ...................................................................................34 Care ............................................................................................34 Sleep Timer................................................................................
Using the Remote Control with NetCommand® Below is a list of several manufacturers devices tested and shown to be compatible with NetCommand. These devices can be controlled without changing the setting of the remote control from TV to another product. NetCommand may be able to operate additional models since many manufacturers use the same control signals to operate some or all of the models they offer. This chart lists only the models that have been tested with NetCommand.
Remote Control Functions: Overview Overview Figure 1, following page 1. Slide Switch: Selects A/V product to be controlled by the remote control. Select TV for NetCommand® device control. 18. V-CHIP: Turns On or Off the V-Chip Lock. 2. Numbers: Individually selects channels or enters information into menus. 19. INFO: Displays on-screen summary of the current device used and any broadcast information available (including current V-Chip information). See Appendix D for details. 3.
Remote Control Functions:Operation and Care, Sleep Timer Care For Best Results from the Remote Control: CABLE/DBS/DTV VCR DVD AUDIO TV • Be within 20 feet of the equipment. 1 21 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SQV 0 QV 3 • Do not press two or more buttons at the same time unless instructed. POWER SUB/CANCEL 4 7 8 9 DEVICE CH VOL 12 TV MENU 11 DEVICE MENU V-CHIP 18 PIP CH 29 20 21 EXCH SLEEP 27 28 30 PLAY 33 STOP • Do not heat, take apart or throw batteries into fire.
NetCommand® Setup On Screen Buttons To use the TV’s NetCommand feature, you need to provide some detailed information during the setup of your Mitsubishi TV. You must define the manufacturer of the devices that are connected to the television, or learn the IR code remote control signals for the device connected. For each device, the input to the TV and A/V receiver, and the names for the device are pre-set during Initial NetCommand setup.
3D Graphical Menu System Your TV also has Mitsubishi’s exclusive 3D Graphical on-screen operating system, which provides on-screen information for menu choices and changes, using the TV’s remote control. Menu Screens A picture (icon) will be highlighted on the menu screen when selected with the ADJUST arrows. You may then make changes within the menu or access sub-menus, if available. You can also access sub-menus from a button. Sometimes when you select a button, an automatic function begins.
NetCommand® Initial Setup IMPORTANT You may use your TV without setting up NetCommand. You may also set up NetCommand at a later time by choosing the NetCommand menu from the Main menu, then selecting Initial. When you first power On your new Mitsubishi TV, the initial setup screens appear. Most IR remote control signal formats can be learned by NetCommand.
NetCommand® Initial Setup, continued Note: If you selected “Other” for any of the device names, the TV can “Learn” the connected device by following the Edit NetCommand instructions. For many device types, non-listed models will operate in the same way as the listed models and you can still use the pre-loaded setting. Review Screen Figure 4 After you have made your device choices the Review Screen will display. It is important to review the settings to ensure that they are correct.
Edit NetCommand®, Add an A/V Receiver A/V Receiver Screen Figure 6 If your A/V Receiver manufacturer was not listed, and you selected “None” during the initial NetCommand Setup you may add the A/V Receiver and have NetCommand learn its remote controls functions. Either select Edit from the Finish screen or if you have finished the initial setup, go to the Main menu, select NetCommand, then press ENTER. The Edit NetCommmand screen will display, select Add. 3. Select “Other”, skip Learn and select Next>.
Edit NetCommand®, Add an A/V Receiver, continued A/V Receiver Input Learn Screen A/V Receiver Learn Screen NetCommand can now learn the remote control signals used to select each input on the A/V receiver. 1. Press ADJUST or on the TV remote to select the check box for each function to be learned. 1. Press ADJUST or on the TV remote to select the check box for each function to be learned. 2. Press ENTER and the function name will begin to flash to confirm the ready-to-learn status. 2.
Edit NetCommand®, Add an A/V Receiver, continued Name Screen Finish Screen The Name screen allows you to change the default name for the A/V receiver to a custom name of up to eight characters (including a blank space), selecting from letters, numbers, and nine different characters. Using the TV’s remote, press ADJUST or to select each letter, then press ENTER to move to the next position. Press CANCEL to delete the current letter and move back one character position.
Edit NetCommand®, Add Devices Mitsubishi’s NetCommand allows you to edit your home theater configuration. You can add new devices, change device settings and connections, delete devices and learn remote control IR signals not already in NetCommand memory. Edit NetCommand Screen Figure 13 If you selected Edit when you were at the Finish screen, the Edit NetCommand screen displays. There are five possible choices from this screen.
Edit NetCommand® Add Devices, continued [Device] Screen Figure 15 If you selected “None”, during initial setup, then you can add a device. If you have added a new device, use this screen to start learning. Our examples show the choices for adding a VCR, however, the same type of screens will appear for any DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite), DVD player or Cable Box. 3. Select “Other”, skip Learn and select Next>.
Edit NetCommand®, Add Devices, continued Figure 16. [Device] Learn screen [Device] Advanced Learn Screen Figure 18. Name screen Figure 17 After learning the basic device keys, the [Device] Advanced Learn screen allows you to learn any special keys for your device. Most common IR remote control signal formats can be learned by NetCommand. A table of specialized device keys is shown in Appendix E.
Edit NetCommand®, Add Devices, continued The screens described below may not be necessary for your device setup. If they do not display automatically on-screen, they are not required. VCR for Recordings Screen Input-DTV Connection Screen Select the VCR to use for recording. You may also select whether you want the recorded 16:9 signals from digital channels or IEEE-1394 devices to be cropped (sides are cut off) or Anamorphic (full screen).
Edit NetCommand®, Change or Delete Devices, Finish Screen Change Device Screen Finish Screen Selecting Change from the Setup menu screen, displays the Change screen. To change a device, select the device by name, not type. You can change the name or input connections to the TV and A/V receiver. If “Other” is selected for the manufacturer then you can also “Learn”. The rest of the screens that follow are the same as when you Add a device.
Chapter . . . 4 IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Control ........................48 Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically....................................49 Device Selection Menu..................................................................51 Using the DEVICE MENU Button to Display Menus ...................52 Using the Guide Button to Display ChannelView™ and Menus..53 NetCommand® Controlled Recordings ......................................
IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Control See pages 28-29 for information regarding compatible IEEE 1394 devices and connection styles. The TV is not able to control IEEE 1394 devices that use other types of control protocols. Incompatible digital audio, video and/or control information will still be able to pass from one device through the TV to another device on the network. These incompatible devices may not appear on the Device Selection menu or in the Review screen of the Edit NetCommand menu.
Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically When an IEEE 1394 device is connected into the TV network and is powered On, the new device will automatically announce its presence. This process is called device discovery and can take up to 1 minute. Some non-audio/video or non-compatible IEEE 1394 devices, such as Personal Computers (PCs), may not announce their presence to the TV.
Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically, continued IEEE 1394 Device Type Screen Connection Screen If the new IEEE 1394 device is also connected using analog inputs, you will need to define the device type. Select the type of device, such as a VCR. Select the TV input that you used when you connected the video or S-Video cables. You may also select the TV or A/V receiver input you used when you connected the stereo audio cables.
Device Selection Menu When you press DEVICE on the TV’s remote control, the Device Selection menu (Figure 7) displays. If NetCommand® has not been setup, the Device Selection menu allows you to select an input for viewing. If NetCommand is setup, the Device Selection menu allows you to select the device for viewing, select audio from the TV speakers or A/V receiver, power compatible devices On or Off, and verify the destination of signals.
Using the Device Menu Button to Display Menus Device Menu Pressing the remote control’s DEVICE MENU button displays the menu for the current device source. IR Controlled Devices For a NetCommand compatible traditional IR controlled device, pressing DEVICE MENU once or twice will display the menu for that device. While the menu for the device is displayed, press ADJUST , , or and ENTER to navigate the screen.
Using the GUIDE Button to Display ChannelView™ and Menus The GUIDE Button Depending on the device you are currently viewing, pressing GUIDE allows you to see different program guides or menus. Devices (1394 or IR Controlled) For NetCommand compatible satellite receivers and some cable boxes, GUIDE will display the on-screen programming guide for the receiver or cable box. Press ADJUST , , or and ENTER to navigate the displayed Guide.
NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Record To Setup Figure 12 Your TV is able to start and stop recordings automatically and send the signals from one external playback device to another external recording device. It is also able to convert digital channels and IEEE 1394 device signals to analog signals that can be recorded on NetCommand compatible analog VHS and S-VHS VCRs. You cannot record from an analog channel or device or a VHS or S-VHS VCR to a digital recording device such as a DVCR or A/V Disc.
NetCommand® Controlled Recordings, continued Record List Screen Figure 13 To see a list of all currently programmed recordings, press GUIDE while viewing the Record To screen. A maximum of 32 recordings can be scheduled. To cancel a recording on the Record List, press ADJUST or to select the recording, then press CANCEL. To page through the list, press CH or .
NetCommand® Controlled Peer-to-Peer Connections What is a Peer-to-Peer Connection? Figure 14 A peer-to-peer connection allows the IEEE 1394 devices in your TV network to talk to each other without the further need of TV intervention once the peer-to-peer connection is established. For example, the TV can setup a connection for an A/V Disc or DVCR that sends a recorded program to an IEEE 1394 monitor in another room. NetCommand will establish the connection between the two devices.
Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source, A/V Disc Search, Track List Screen Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source: Pressing REC (record) on the TV’s remote control will function the same way as pressing the record button on the VCR’s remote control or front panel. To record directly from antenna or cable: 1. Press DEVICE on the TV’s remote to display the Device Selection menu. Highlight the traditional VCR and press POWER to turn on the VCR.
PC Viewing PC Input Figure 16 To display your PC screen on the TV, first, connect it to the TV’s back panel (see Chapter 2). You will then be able to select it through the Device Selection Menu. For the correct screen resolution (pixels), use the PC’s Control Panel settings. Your Mitsubishi TV can display resolutions from standard VGA (640 x 480) through PC 720p (1280 x 720). See Appendix B, in this book for more screen resolutions. The instructions below are for most PC’s.
MediaCommand™ and Media Card Playback Warning: Some media cards available on the market are not properly certified to follow the card type specified and cannot be used by the Card Reader. If you experience problems with the reading of your file, please transfer your files to a properly certified card. Media Card Slots Remote Control Buttons for Controlling the Playback 1. Insert a card into a matching card slot on the front of the TV. Be sure to use the correct card slot.
Media Command™ and Media Card Playback, continued For MP3 or WMA7 Playlist Menu: Figure 19 1. Press GUIDE to display the Playlist menu. 2. Using ADJUST or to move the highlight to different tracks (CH up/down will change pages of the Playlist). 3. Press PLAY to begin playback. The Playlist menu will be taken down. An asterisk (*) will be next to the song currently playing. NOTE: During MP3 or WMA7 audio playback, audio from the cards will be sent to the A/V receiver as analog audio.
Chapter . . . 5 TV Menu Screen Operations Main Menu Choices .......................................................................62 Setup Menu ....................................................................................63 NetCommand® Menu....................................................................64 Antenna Menu ................................................................................65 Time Menu .....................................................................................
Main Menu Choices Setup Menu Time Menu Use the Setup menu to select English or Spanish as the language for the menus and on-screen displays. Manually set the time for the TV, or select Auto and the TV will automatically set the time based upon Extended Data Service (XDS) time data. This time data is usually broadcast by your local PBS station. This menu is also used to set the TV timer. Figure 1 Adjust Color Balance Automatically or manually (PerfectColor™).
Setup Menu Setup Menu PerfectColor™ (Manual Color Balance) Figure 8. Setup Menu, NetCommand Option Figure 9. PerfectColor Menu, Manual Color Correction Figure 8 Language 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.
NetCommand® Menu NetCommand Menu Figure 10 Remote Control Transport Buttons Transport buttons (rewind, play forward, stop, pause and record) on the remote control are located in the bottom section of the remote control. ��� ���� ����� ������� ���� ������ ������� ��������� ������� ���� Default Digital Record Device Figure 10. NetCommand Menu NetCommand Detailed information regarding setting up and editing the NetCommand menu is found in Chapter 3.
Antenna Menu Antenna Menu Figure 13 Channel Channels can be changed in 3 ways: Figure 13. Antenna Menu The Antenna Menu options are available for use with analog and digital channels on Antenna-1 and Antenna2. You can memorize channels, add or delete channels, name channels and add channels to an SQV (Super Quick View™) list.
Antenna Menu, continued: SuperQuickView™ (SQV) SQV (SuperQuickView™) Using The Menu Screen Figure 14 SQV (SuperQuickView™) allows you to put together lists of your favorite channels from Antenna 1 and Antenna 2. You can store channels in any of the 9 different SQV memory banks. You can also store the same channel in multiple memory banks. Once you have added a channel to an SQV memory, “SQV” and the memory bank number will appear under the tuned channel number on the TV screen. Adding SQV Channels 1.
Time Menu Setting the Clock You may choose to manually or automatically set the clock that your TV will use for recording or timer functions. (XDS) time data, typically a PBS channel. The Auto selection will automatically retrieve the correct time and date information from this channel. Be aware that if a channel displays incorrect time information, it is because of information sent from the broadcaster and is not a defect of the TV.
Captions Menu: Analog and Digital Captions Background Captions Menu Figure 17 For analog channels broadcasters can send either Standard or Text closed captioning. Standard Closed Captions follows the dialogue of the characters onscreen and displays in a small section of the screen. Text Closed Captions often contain information such as weather or news and covers a large portion of the screen. On digital channels, broadcasters can send up to 6 different captioning selections.
Captions Menu, continued: Customizing Digital Settings Fonts You can customize the text of digital captions by selecting the font of your choice.
V-Chip Lock Menu: Passcode V-Chip Select V-Chip Lock to perform the functions listed below. V-Chip allows you to Block or Allow programs based upon rating signals sent by the broadcaster. The TV comes from the factory with the V-Chip Lock in the Off setting. You can turn the V-Chip on within the V-Chip Menu or you can use the V-CHIP button on the remote control to conveniently turn the V-CHIP on or off.
V-Chip Lock Menu: V-Chip Definitions 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.
V-Chip Lock Menu, continued Lock By Time Figure 22 Lock by Time allows you to lock the entire TV during specific hours. During the Lock Time, you must use your passcode to view the TV. To enable the lock: Press ADJUST or to select On or Off, then press ADJUST to move to the Lock Time box. Press ADJUST or to select Lock Time. Press ADJUST or repeatedly to slowly select the hour or press and hold to quickly select the hour. Press ENTER to move to the minutes options.
AudioVideo Menu AudioVideo Figure 23 Video Mute Video Mute lets you display a blue background when no signal is being received on Inputs 1-3, Components 1-2 and Input DTV. Black Enhancement Select On to enhance the contrast in bright scenes for better picture quality. Darker scenes will not be affected. TV Speakers Figure 23. Audio/Video Menu, Settings A/V Memory Reset A/V Memory Reset allows you to select the device which will have the A/V Settings returned to the original factory settings.
A/V Setting Descriptions: Audio NOTE: The effects of the Audio Settings of Bass, Treble, Balance and Surround affect the sound heard through the TV speakers only. Analog and Digital Audio Setting A slider will display on-screen for most settings. When the slider is displayed it has a numeric value, where 63 is the maximum, 31 is the mid-point and 0 is the minimum. ◊ Bass Enhances or reduces low-pitch sound. ◊ Treble Enhances or reduces high-pitch sound.
A/V Setting Descriptions: Video Video Settings ◊ 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. In most home lighting situations, a medium contrast looks best. High contrast is good for brightly lit environments. ◊ Brightness Provides a slider to adjust the overall brightness of the picture.
Operation of PIP and POP You can display programs from analog channels, analog inputs or devices as Picture-In-Picture (PIP) and PictureOutside-Picture (POP). The TV has a second analog tuner for non-scrambled analog channels received on Ant-1 and will display them as the PIP/POP sub-pictures. Digital channels and devices can be shown as the main picture but cannot be the sub-picture. PC screens can be viewed in the side-by-side mode. Press PIP/POP to activate the PIP/POP option.
Chapter . . . 6 Special Features Display Formats ............................................................................78 Device Control with NetCommand® ...........................................81 Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock.....................................83 Appendix B: Specifications...........................................................85 Appendix C: Remote Control Programming Codes ...................87 Appendix D: On-Screen Information Displays............................
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 will never be a perfect solution for displaying a narrow image on a wide screen, Mitsubishi offers several display formats to choose from. Press FORMAT on the TV remote control to cycle through the available display formats.
TV Display Formats ORIGINAL SIGNAL Anamorphic DVD ORIGINAL SIGNAL Non-anamorphic or SD 4:3 TV Display TV Display Standard Standard (not recommended, distorted) (recommended) not available for HD, SD 16:9 or analog 720p, 1080i Expand not available for HD, SD 16:9 or analog 720p, 1080i Expand (recommended for letterboxed) (not recommended, distorted) not available for HD, SD 16:9 or analog 720p, 1080i Zoom not available for HD, SD 16:9 or analog 720p, 1080i Zoom (not recommended, distorted) (
PC Display Formats Signal Format Original Pixel Count Reduce 1 Reduce 2 Standard Zoom VGA 4:3 640 X 480 640 x 480 848 X 648 848 X 480 1149 X 648 800 x 600 864 x 648 WVGA 16:9 848 X 480 All 4 formats available for above inputs SVGA 4:3 800 X 600 WSVGA 16:9 1084 X 600 1064 X 600 All 4 formats available for above inputs 1149 X 648 XGA 4:3 1024 X 768 864 X 648 1024 x 768 PC 720p 16:9 1280 X 720 1088 x 612 80 1152 x 648 1280 x720 1152 x 864
Device Control with Net Command® NetCommand Compatible Traditional Devices (Analog) When Device Selection Menu is Displayed and the Device is Highlighted (Yellow Outline) A/V RECEIVER VCR DVD CABLE BOX/DBS POWER Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) GUIDE Changes between digital and analog audio Changes VCR inputs n/a Changes antenna inputs (RCA model DTC-100 only) FORMAT n/a n/a Changes output between interlaced and progressive Changes ou
Device Control with Net Command®, continued IEEE 1394 Devices When Device Selection Menu is Displayed and the Device is Highlighted (Yellow Outline) TUNER/ CABLE BOX/ DBS A/V DISC DVCR AMPLIFIER POWER Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) GUIDE n/a n/a n/a n/a FORMAT n/a n/a n/a n/a Device Remote Control Button When an IEEE 1394 Device is Viewed or Played Device CABLE/DBS A/V DISC DVCR Channel up/down Page up/down (when track list i
Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock: Lock Bypass Instructions Have Been Filed for Future Reference 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. This is done by pressing the number 9 and QV buttons on the TV remote control at the same time, when your passcode is requested.
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Appendix B: Specifications From time to time, Mitsubishi may offer software updates to expand the features or operation of this TV. When these updates are available they will be announced on our web site, Mitsubishi-tv.com. If you return your Owner’s registration card, with your model and serial number, you may receive written notification of available software updates. TV Specifications Projection System DLP, 0.
Appendix B: Specifications, continued Audio Inputs: Qty 8 pair RCA Pin Plug 500mV (full scale), 43kohm Outputs Video Video, Qty 1 Signal Type Video: RCA Pin Plug 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm NTSC 480i only Audio Monitor Output, Qty 2 pair RCA Pin Plug, 500 mV rms + 200 mV (full scale) for analog sources. 1.5 V + 0.5 V (full scale) for digital sources.
Appendix C:Remote Control Programming Codes IMPORTANT The remote control may return to its initial setting when the batteries are changed. You may need to reprogram. Programming the Remote to Control NetCommand A/V Products 1. Move the slide switch at the top of the remote to the TV position. 2. Press and hold POWER on the remote control. 3. Enter the three digit code of 935, and then release POWER. 4.
Appendix C: Remote Control Programming Codes, continued Cable Boxes, continued SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA SIGNATURE SLMARK SPRUCER STARCOM STARGATE TELEVIEW TOCOM TOSHIBA UNIKA UNITED CABLE UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR ZENITH DVD Players DVD Brand MITSUBISHI AIWA APEX BOSE DENON FERGUSON HARMAN KARDON HITACHI JVC KENWOOD MINTEK NORDMENDE ONKYO ORITRON PANASONIC PHILPS/MAGNAVOX PIONEER RCA/GE/PROSCAN ROTEL SABA SAMSUNG SAMPO SHARP SYLVANIA SONY THOMSON TOSHIBA V INC.
Appendix C: Remote Control Programming Codes, continued IMPORTANT Some manufacturers may change their products, or they may use more than one remote control system. If this is the case, your remote control may not be able to operate your VCR, DVD, cable box, satellite receiver, or A/V receiver. After entering the correct codes in each position of the remote control, use the slide switch to select which product will respond when an operational button is pressed.
Appendix D: On Screen Information Displays When you turn on the TV, change Devices, change Channels or when you press the INFO button on the remote control the TV will display the current status. Below are the most common displays; please note that seldom or never do all of the different status indicators appear at the same time. Analog Program 1. 2. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Appendix E: NetCommand® Specialized Device Keys A/V CABLE RECEIVER or DBS VCR DVD LEARNING SCREEN CHECKBOX NAME FUNCTION NAME ON TV REMOTE X X X X Power* Power On or Power On/Off POWER** X X X X Power (Off)* Power Off POWER** X Volume Up Volume Up VOL X Volume Down Volume Down VOL X Mute Mute MUTE X Analog to Digital* Analog/Digital Switch GUIDE** X Digital to Analog* Digital/Analog Switch GUIDE** X Input (1-7) AVR Input Select Automatic (when device is selected) X
Appendix F: Cleaning and Service IMPORTANT DO NOT use any kind of abrasive cleaner on the surface of the TV screen or Diamond Shield™. Cleaning Normally, light dusting with a dry, non-scratching duster will keep your TV clean. If cleaning beyond this is needed, please use the following guidelines: First, turn off the TV and unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Appendix G: Diamond Shield™ Removal The Diamond Shield is installed by the factory to enhance your television viewing experience. If you want to remove the Diamond Shield, please follow the steps listed below: To Remove the Diamond Shield: 1. While wearing soft cotton gloves, loosen the sides of the Diamond Shield by pressing a small plastic card (the size of a standard credit card or a clean, plastic, putty knife) into the middle of the side slot.
Appendix H: Filter Cleaning Cleaning the Dust Filter Clean the filter annually and whenever you replace the lamp cartridge. Tools needed: Phillips screwdriver 1. Turn the television off and unplug the AC cord. 2. Locate the dust filter on the left side panel of the TV. 2. 3. Using a phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws that hold the dust filter cover in place. 4. Remove the filter cover, set it and the screws aside. 5. Carefully remove the filter from the TV. 6.
Appendix H: Lamp Cartridge Replacement Before you replace the lamp cartridge please note the following: CAUTION: If the television is on, press POWER to turn off and allow the television to cool for one hour before attempting to replace the lamp cartridge. LAMP LIFE The light source for this television is a lamp, which is part of a lamp cartridge assembly.
Appendix H: Lamp Cartridge Replacement, continued Replacing the Lamp Cartridge Tool needed: Phillips screwdriver 1. Turn the television off and unplug the AC cord. 2. Remove the front speaker grill by gently pulling on each side. The grill will snap out. 2. 3. Using a phillips screwdriver, remove the three screws (one on the left and two on the right side) that hold the recessed plastic cover in place. 2. 4. Remove the plastic cover and set aside with the screws. 5.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution 1. 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. • Program the remote control to operate the TV (Appendix C). 2. The TV takes several seconds to respond. • It is normal for digital channels to take longer to tune in. • Press ENTER after a channel number to avoid delays.
Troubleshooting, continued Problem Possible Solution 18. The sound does not match the screen picture. • NetCommand® is setup incorrectly. • The TV’s “Listen to:” setting may be set to SAP. • If using stereo or A/V receiver speakers, check their input selection. • If using stereo or A/V receiver, check that AUDIO 2 of MONITOR OUTPUT on TV’s back panel is connected to the A/V receiver. 19. There is a large black or gray rectangle on the screen.
Troubleshooting, continued Problem Possible Solution 30. The TV Speaker icon or A/V Receiver icon is grayed out and not selectable. • Select the Change setting from the Edit NetCommand menu, and then select the device (for example VCR). Once the Connection screen is displayed, check if the audio checkbox is selected for the TV input and/or AVR input. 31. Devices are grayed out in the Device Selection menu or the PIP Selection menu. • A recording is in progress requiring the use of Monitor Out.
Troubleshooting, continued Problem Possible Solution 42. The IEEE 1394 device cannot be selected. • The device may be busy, either recording or a peer-to-peer connection has been established. Cancel the recording or peer-to-peer connection. 43. DEVICE MENU button does not display a menu. • The IEEE 1394 device does not provide a menu. • The TV cannot support IEEE 1394 menus. See page 46. 44. All IEEE 1394 devices disappear. • The connected devices must not be in a loop that returns to the TV.
Troubleshooting, continued Problem Possible Solution 52. ChannelView program recording failed. • Connection and compatibility issues with IEEE 1394 (FireWire®) digital devices. This may include too many Firewire devices in use at one time, or the recording device not understanding the record command. • Television lost power long enough to lose current clock time. • Analog VCR power was left Off. 53. TV is not responding, after pulling out a Memory card during playback.
Additional Information Demo Mode This TV has a demo mode for use in a retail store. To turn On/Off, press the following buttons in sequence: MENU, 0, QV, 0 IMPORTANT Do not attempt to update the software of this TV with software or cards that are not provided by or authorized by Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. Nonauthorized software may damage the TV and will not be covered by the warranty.
Index IEEE 1394 Devices 14, 28-29 Lead Antenna 19 NetCommand® IR Emitter 27 RS-232 14, 26 S-Video 22 Satellite Receiver 22 Separate UHF and VHF Antenna 19 Stereo System 22 Wall Outlet Cable 17 A A/V Disc Search 57 Memory Reset 73 Receiver, add 39-41 Reset 11 Setting Descriptions 73-75 Audio 74 Video 75 Add A/V Receiver 39-41 Devices 42-45 Audio Setting Analog and Digital 74 Analog only 74 Digital only 74 Antenna 13, 19 Menu 62, 65 AudioVideo Menu 62, 73 B Back Panel Inputs 13 Black Enhancement 73 Bypas
I Icon Order, Viewing, Changing 64 IEEE1394 Adding Automatically 49-50 and NetCommand® Control 48 Compatible Devices 28 Device Type Screen 50 Input/Output 12, 14 Name 49 Important Safeguards 6-7 Indicators, front panel 11 Information Displays, On-Screen 90 Input DTV 13, 45 IR Emitter-NetCommand® 14, 27 J JPEG Picture Thumbnail Menu 59 L Lamp Cartridge Replacement 95 Indicator 11 Status 63 Language selection 37, 63, 74 M M-Link 14, 26 Media Cards 10 Front Control Panel 12 Playback 59-60 Slots 12, 59 Memo
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 DLP™ Projection Television Limited Warranty MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“MDEA”) warrants as follows to the original purchaser of this television that if purchased from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer, should it prove defective by reason of against defects arising from improper workmanship and/or material: a. Parts. The lenticular (i.e.
c. Proof of purchase date from an authorized MITSUBISHI dealer is required when requesting warranty service. Present your sales receipt or other document which establishes proof and date of purchase. THE RETURN OF THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD IS NOT A CONDITION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE. However, please return the Owner Registration Card so that we can contact you should a question of safety arise which could affect you. d.
Website: www. mitsubishi-tv.com Email: MDEAservice@mdea.com To order replacement or additional remote controls, lamp cartridges or Owner’s Guides, call 800-553-7278 For questions, call Consumer Relations at 800-332-2119 © 2004 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. 871D407C10 Written and Printed in the U.S.
