DLP™ HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION MODELS WD-52631 WD-57731 WD-65731 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, lamp cartridges, or Owner’s Guides, visit our website at www.mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278.
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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. . Cleaning Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Important Safeguards.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Menu.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Input Name Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Icon Order Menu.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel Menu.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Captions Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parental Lock Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting a Pass Code.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 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.
1 Television Overview Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Special Features of Your TV.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV. . . . 13 TV Front Panel Control Panel. . . . . . . . System Reset Button.. A/V Reset.. . . . . . . . Input 3. . . . . . . . . . . . Front-Panel Indicators.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1. Television Overview Package Contents 1. Remote Control Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure that you have received everything. 2. Two AA Batteries AA AA 3. Product registration card (not pictured) 4. Owner’s Guide (not pictured) 5.
Chapter 1. Television Overview 13 Digital Cable Ready (CableCARD™), Models WD-57731 and 65731 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. The CableCARD is used in place of a traditional cable box to access digital cable programming (including high definition). Contact your local cable provider for availability information and service details.
Chapter 1. Television Overview Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV, continued 3. If you have IEEE 1394 A/V devices, see chapter 7, “Using IEEE 1394 Devices,” for details on operating such devices and using the TV to control recording. TV Operation Review chapter 3, “TV Operation,” for TV features including: • Input Selection (viewing source). Select a connected program source to watch, such as a VCR, DVD player, or antenna.
Chapter 1. Television Overview TV Front Panel Model WD-52631 1 2 3 4 5 1 Control Panel The shaded buttons on the front control panel duplicate keys on the remote control. The upper labels show control functions when no TV menus are displayed; the lower labels indicate functions when TV menus are displayed or when a special function has been activated. See “Remote Control Overview” in chapter 3, “TV Operation,” for further details on the functions of these buttons.
Chapter 1. Television Overview Front-Panel Indicators Off Steady On Slow Blinking Fast Blinking LAMP Indicator LED Color TV Condition Additional Information None Normal TV on or standby condition. Normal operation. Green TV just powered off and lamp is cooling. Starts to blink 30 seconds after turning off TV. TV can be turned on before blinking starts or after blinking stops, but not while the indicator is blinking. Normal operation. Yellow 1.
Chapter 1. Television Overview CableCARD™ Technology (models WD-57731 and WD-65731) 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.
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Chapter 1. Television Overview TV Back Panel, continued 4. COMPONENT 1 and 2 Inputs (Audio and Video) Y Pb Pr (480i/480p/720p/1080i) Use these jacks to connect devices with component video outputs, such as DVD players, external HDTV receivers, or compatible video game systems. Please see Appendix B for signal compatibility. 5. HDMI™ 1 and 2 19 8. PC-DVI AUDIO Use the PC-DVI AUDIO jacks in conjunction with the PC-DVI video input from a personal computer.
2 TV Connections Before You Begin Choosing a Language for Menus.. . . . . . . . . . . ClearThought® Easy Connect Auto Input Sensing. Digital Video and Home Recording. . . . . . . . . . Connection Types.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HDTV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver with Component Video. . Standard Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, or Other Device with S-Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 2. TV Connections Before You Begin Choosing a Language for Menus 3. Press EXIT to close the screen. If you connected several devices at the same time, the screen for the next connection will open. 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 2. The Auto Input Sensing screen appears when a device is first detected. Select a name for the connected device in this screen.
Chapter 2. TV Connections Before You Begin, continued Name assigned to the device Figure 3. The ClearThought Auto Input Sensing screen for IEEE 1394 devices includes a check box for an associated analog connection. If your IEEE 1394 device has an analog connection to the TV, follow the instructions below. 1. Connect the device to the TV with an IEEE 1394 cable first. 2. When the New 1394 Device screen appears with the Analog Connection check box highlighted, press ENTER to enter a check mark.
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. 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. DVI Digital and analog video Carries uncompressed digital or analog video on a single one-way cable; requires separate audio connections.
Chapter 2. TV Connections HDTV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver with Component Video If your cable box or satellite receiver has HDMI or DVI outputs, use the connections for HDMI or DVI video devices described later in this chapter. Required: RCA component video cables, left/right analog audio cables. A coaxial splitter, available at most electronic supply stores, may be required to complete this installation. 1.
Chapter 2. TV Connections Wall Outlet Cable (no cable box) (can be used with a CableCARD™, models WD-57731 and 65731) It is very important to connect the incoming cable for your primary viewing source to ANT 1/MAIN, 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.
Chapter 2. TV Connections Antenna with a Single Lead Antennas with Separate UHF and VHF Leads 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 300-ohm 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. 4.
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. $0.10/&/5 .0/*503 065 4 7*%&0 7*%&0 : 7*%&0 )%.* $0.1"5*#*-*5: 7*%&0 J Q Q J Q R "6%*0 1$. -*/&"3 %PMCZ %JHJUBM "$ $0.10/&/5 $0.1"5*#*-*5: 7*%&0 J Q Q J %7* * 1$ $0.1"5*#*-*5: )%.
Chapter 2. TV Connections DVD Player with Component Video A/V Receiver (Stereo 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 S-Video or composite video cable. Note: This connection is not recommended. The other connections described in this chapter provide better quality audio and video to the TV. 1.
3 TV Operation Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . Choosing a Program Source. . . . ChannelView™ Channel Listings. Status Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV Signals and Display Formats.. Split Screen.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3. TV Operation Remote Control 13. INPUT: Displays the Input Selection menu from which you can select an input source to view, such as an antenna input (ANT 1/2) or a connected device. Overview Figure 1, 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 and IEEE 1394 devices. Control of other device types requires programing (see chapter 3, “TV Operation”). 2.
Chapter 3. TV Operation 3. Press EXIT or wait five seconds without pressing any buttons for the message to disappear. 4. Press SLEEP to view the time remaining before the sleep timer turns off the TV. Remote Control, continued 1 2 35 5 Cancelling the Sleep Timer 1. Press SLEEP to display the on-screen message. 2. Press SLEEP repeatedly until OFF is displayed. Note: 3 4 After five seconds of inactivity, the message box will disappear.
Chapter 3. TV Operation Choosing a Program Source ChannelView™ Channel Listings 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. ChannelView provides listings, as sent by the broadcasters, for memorized channels on ANT 1 or ANT 2.
Chapter 3. TV Operation 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 or named in the Channel menu) 4. Signal Type Being Received. Possible: From ANT-1, ANT-2, or INPUT jacks: 480i From COMPONENT jacks: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i 5.
Chapter 3. TV Operation TV Signals and Display Formats TV Display Format Definitions This is a widescreen TV, also known as a 16:9 TV. This shape reflects the new types of images available from HDTV and many DVDs. There are still many older style narrow-screen images (called 4:3 aspect ratio) you will encounter. While there is no perfect solution for displaying a squarish, narrower image on a wide screen, Mitsubishi offers several display formats from which you can choose.
Chapter 3. TV Operation 39 TV Display Formats See descriptions on the preceding page.
Chapter 3. TV Operation 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 a connection to 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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4 TV Menu Settings 3D Graphical Main Menu.. . . . . . . . Setup Menu. . . . . . . . Input Name Menu.. . . Icon Order Menu. . . . Channel Menu. . . . . . Captions Menu.. . . . . Parental Lock Menu. . Menu System.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4. 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 4. TV Menu Settings 45 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 4. TV Menu Settings Setup Menu channels from memory, naming channels, and saving favorite channels in custom memory banks. Note: If using a CableCARD™, the complete list of available channels is provided through the CableCARD and the ANT 1 option is grayed out. Clock (Setup Menu) Set the clock if you wish to use the TV’s Timer function or schedule delayed recordings. You can use either the manual or auto method to set the clock. Figure 2.
Chapter 4. TV Menu Settings Setup Menu, continued Setting the Clock Automatically Select the Time Zone and the Daylight Savings (DST) options for your state. Press to select Applies or Ignore. You may then tune to a channel on ANT 1 or ANT 2 that uses Extended Data Service (XDS) time data, typically a PBS channel. With Auto selected, the TV automatically retrieves the correct time and date information from this channel.
Chapter 4. TV Menu Settings Input Name Menu Use the Input Name menu to assign useful labels to the TV inputs that appear in the Input Selection menu. The current viewing device and any unused inputs appear grayed out and unselectable. Use the PC DVI option to specify the type of video signal coming from your computer, either Analog or Digital. For more about this option, see chapter 6, “Using the TV with a Personal Computer.
Chapter 4. TV Menu Settings Channel Menu 49 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 4. TV Menu Settings 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 4. 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 4. 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 4. TV Menu Settings Parental Lock Menu 53 Lock TV by Time and Front-Panel Lock The Parental Lock menu gives you control over three difLock by Time (Parental Lock Menu) ferent types of parental controls. You must use a pass code to open this menu to enable/disable the lock options. Lock by Time allows you to block all use of the TV during specified hours. During the lock time, you must use your The three parental controls available are: pass code to view the TV.
Chapter 4. TV Menu Settings Parental Lock Menu, continued grams rated TV-PG/PG or lower until you change the rating level. After changing the channel or device, there may be a delay of up to five seconds before the rating restrictions take effect. 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 tive. Press to move to the Movie Rating box. Press to select the movie rating level you want to allow.
Chapter 4. TV Menu Settings 55 Parental Lock Menu, continued Figure 12. The Other Ratings menu is available only if the TV receives broadcast signals carrying an alternate rating system. Highlight the button labelled Other Ratings on the Parental Lock menu (figure 10) and press ENTER to open the Other Ratings menu (figure 12). 2. Press to select On or Off. 3. If you selected On, press to move to the Rating Group box.
Chapter 4. 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 ratings let you control the types of programming that can be viewed on the TV.
Chapter 4. TV Menu Settings Audio/Video Menu 57 When the original video was filmed on 30-frame-per-second cameras, the Auto setting automatically applies video decoding, the same as used with the Off setting. Film Mode is not effective for high-definition signals. TV Speakers This selection turns the TV’s internal speakers on or off. Select Off when sending the sound through a separate stereo system or surround sound A/V receiver.
Chapter 4. TV Menu Settings Audio/Video Menu, continued • Audio Settings • Analog and Digital Audio Settings Enter the audio adjustment mode using either the Audio/ Video menu or the AUDIO key. Use to change settings. The adjustable settings display a slider and corresponding numeric value on screen. Values can be adjusted from 0 to 63, with 31 as the midpoint. Note: The effects of the audio settings of Bass, Treble, Balance, and Surround affect only the sound heard through the TV speakers.
Chapter 4. TV Menu Settings 59 Audio/Video Menu, continued TV input or device. Select the PerfectColor option and press ENTER to open the adjustment screen. Video Settings Individual sliders for each color are displayed. Highlighted text shows which slider you are adjusting. Press CANCEL while in the PerfectColor screen to reset all colors to the default settings. Enter the video adjustment mode using either the Audio/ Video menu or the VIDEO key.
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Chapter 5. Operating Other Devices with the Remote Control Functions Available for Other A/V Devices The TV’s remote control can be programmed to operate other types and brands of A/V products. To use the remote when programmed, set the slide switch to the position labelled for the product type. The functions performed in each switch position can vary depending on the product. Not all functions work for all models. The most common functions available are listed on this page.
Chapter 5. Operating Other Devices with 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.
Chapter 5. Operating Other Devices with the Remote Control 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.
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6 Using the TV with a Personal Computer Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting a Computer to the TV. Adjusting Image Resolution.. . . . . Computer Display Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6. 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 6. Using the TV with a Personal Computer Connecting a Computer to the TV Computer with DVI Monitor Output 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. Connect the DVI-to-DVI cable from the computer DVI output to the PC-DVI jack on the TV back panel. 2.
Chapter 6. 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/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 Input Name menu.
Chapter 6. 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. Note that 1280 x 1024 and 1920 x 1080 signals are supported only for digital computer signals, and 1920 x 1080 at 24, 30, and 60 Hz. See Appendix B in this book for more on compatible screen resolutions.
Chapter 6. Using the TV with a Personal Computer Computer Display Formats Computer Signal Repeatedly press the FORMAT key to cycle through the TV displays available for your computer’s video signal.
7 Using IEEE 1394 Devices Overview.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recording to IEEE 1394 Recordable Devices.. . . . . . . . . . The TV Remote Control and IEEE 1394 Devices. . . . . . . . . A/V Discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Switching Between Analog and Digital IEEE 1394 Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 7. Using IEEE 1394 Devices Overview 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: 4-pin connector 6-pin connector 6-pin-to-4-pin adapter 1. Digital Video Signals The TV can decode MPEG2 video as provided by cable boxes and some camcorders.
Chapter 7. Using IEEE 1394 Devices 81 Overview, continued that has sub-units, a pop-up menu will appear to allow you to select the sub-unit you wish to use. Tips for Connecting IEEE 1394 Devices IEEE 1394 Amplifiers • For some IEEE 1394 MPEG2 amplifiers, you can use the TV to control switching between the TV speakers and speakers connected to the amplifier. 1. Press INPUT to open the Input Selection menu. The screen will show an icon for a connected IEEE 1394 amplifier.
Chapter 7. Using IEEE 1394 Devices Recording to IEEE 1394 Recordable Devices You can use the TV to control recording to IEEE 1394 devices. While recording, you can view a program on a different input or power off the TV. The following table lets you see what signals can be recorded to an IEEE 1394 digital VCR or A/V disc.
Chapter 7. Using IEEE 1394 Devices Recording to IEEE 1394 Recordable Devices, continued Recording from the ChannelView™ Channel Guide ChannelView provides program listings, as sent by the broadcasters, for memorized channels on ANT 1 and ANT 2. Press the GUIDE key while watching ANT 1 or ANT 2 to view ChannelView listings and to set up immediate or future recordings as described here. Immediate Recording from ChannelView 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press INPUT to open the Input Selection menu.
Chapter 7. Using IEEE 1394 Devices The TV Remote Control and IEEE 1394 Devices • For satellite receivers and cable boxes, you may also be able to use the numbers or other additional buttons. For an IEEE 1394 cable box or satellite receiver, you can also try using the CABLE/SAT position of the TV remote control to see if it can operate the device. If not, use the remote control that came with the device. • To Power On or Off a Compatible IEEE 1394 Device 1.
Chapter 7. Using IEEE 1394 Devices A/V Discs 85 Retention Period 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. • To move through listings quickly, press PAGE / . • To delete a track, highlight it and press CANCEL.
Chapter 7. Using IEEE 1394 Devices Switching Between Analog and Digital IEEE 1394 Outputs 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 the section “Before You Begin” in chapter 2, “TV Connections.” Figure 5. The ClearThought Auto Input sensing screen for IEEE 1394 devices.
Appendices Appendix A: Appendix B: Appendix C: Appendix D: Bypassing the Parental Lock. . Specifications.. . . . . . . . . . . . Lamp Cartridge Replacement.. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendices Appendix A: Bypassing the Parental Lock 89 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 91 Appendix B: Specifications Picture Technology Projection System DLP, 0.
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 RCA Pin Plug, 500 mV rms + 200 mV (full scale) for analog sources, 1.5 2 pairs Vrms + 0.5 Vrms (full scale) for digital sources. Video 1 Audio (Signal) Audio (Speakers) 2 5.5" x 2.
Appendices 93 Appendix C: Lamp Cartridge Replacement CAUTION BURN DANGER! During normal operation, the surfaces inside the TV near the lamp are extremely hot. TOUCH THE LAMP CARTRIDGE BY THE HANDLE ONLY Do not touch the glass parts of the lamp cartridge. CAUTION: If the television is on, press POWER to turn it off. Unplug the television and allow it to cool for at least one hour before attempting to replace the lamp cartridge.
Appendices Appendix C: Lamp Cartridge Replacement, continued WARNING THE COVER IS PROVIDED WITH AN INTERLOCK TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXCESSIVE ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION. DO NOT DEFEAT ITS PURPOSE OR ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE TV WITHOUT REMOVING THE COVER COMPLETELY. Handle (step 5) Figure 1. Removing the Old Lamp Cartridge 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Turn off TV power and allow the lamp to cool for at least one hour before proceeding. After the lamp has cooled, remove the cover. Refer to figure 1.
Appendices 95 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 channel 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 97 Appendix D: Troubleshooting, continued General TV Operation Symptom Remarks 1. A fan is running even while the TV is powered Normal TV operation. When the TV is off, internal components off. continue to draw power and must be cooled by the fan. 2. The TV remote control does not work. • • • • • Check that the batteries are fresh and installed correctly. Check that the slide switch is set to TV. Be no more than 20 feet from the TV when using the remote control.
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. The TV’s lamp also requires a few moments to heat up to full brightness. 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.
Appendices 99 Appendix D: Troubleshooting, continued Picture Symptom Remarks 8. When viewing a stopped VCR, white lines are rolling on the screen. • • • 9. 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. Turn off video mute for the VCR. Begin playing the tape.
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 101 Appendix D: Troubleshooting, continued IEEE 1394 Devices 3. 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).
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Trademark and License Information 103 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 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.
d. To obtain a replacement lamp, order the lamp directly from the MDEA Parts Department at (800) 553-7278. 2. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: a. Up to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that are dark or incorrectly illuminated). b.
Index Index A D A/V Discs 85 A/V Memory Reset. See Reset A/V Receiver Connecting 31 A/V Reset. See Reset Adjust Keys (Up/Down/Left/Right) 34, 44 Anamorphic Picture Format DVD Definnitions 38 Antenna Adjusting and the Signal Strength Meter 49 Connecting 27 Antenna Inputs (ANT 1/MAIN, ANT 2/ AUX) 18 Audio/Video Menu 45, 57 Audio Settings 58 Auto Input Sensing 22 Date.
Index Setup 74 Picture Quality and Connection Types 24 and Film Mode 57 Troubleshooting 98 Power Consumption 47, 92 Power On/Off 14, 98 Q QV (QuickView™) 34 R Recording and MONITOR OUT Jacks 19 and Split Screen 19 Cancelling Recordings IEEE 1394 devices 83 Recording Setup Menu and IEEE 1394 Devices 82 RECORD Button 100 Record List and IEEE 1394 Devices 82 Signals Available for Recording 23 Remote Control Batteries 35 Keys and Functions 34 Programming Codes (reference chart) 64 Prog
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, lamp cartridges, 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.
