HOME-THEATER TELEVISION MODELS 638 Series C10 Series OWNER’S GUIDE • • • For questions: - Visit our website at www.mitsubishi-tv.com. - E-mail us at MDEAservice@mdea.com. - Call Consumer Relations at 800-332-2119 for operational or connection assistance. For information on System Reset, please see the back cover. To order replacement or additional remote controls or lamp cartridges, visit our website at www.mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278.
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Contents 1 Setup and Operation Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The STATUS Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using an External Sound System . . . . . The FORMAT Key and Picture Shape . . FAV (Favorite Channels) . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the TV with a Personal Computer Status Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safety Instructions Please read the following safeguards for your TV and retain for future reference. Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. 1) E XAMP LE OF ANT E NNA G R OUNDING ANT E NNA LE AD IN WIR E Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. G R OUND C LAMP ANT E NNA DIS C HAR G E UNIT (NE C AR T IC LE 810-20) 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
1 Setup and Operation Getting Started Package Contents Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure that you have received everything. Before You Power on the TV 1. Review the important safety, installation, and oper2. Remote Control ating information at the beginning of this book. Choose a location for your TV. • Two AA Batteries AA AA • Owner’s Guide • Allow at least four inches of space on all sides of the TV to help prevent overheating.
1. Setup and Operation TV Controls Emitter End Remote Control Sleep Timer. Turns off the TV after the length of time you set. Press SLEEP repeatedly to increase the time from 15 minutes up to the maximum of 90 minutes. To cancel the timer, press SLEEP again to highlight Off. Powers TV on or off. Number/letter keys Channel tuning, page 8 PIN entry, page 24 LAST Returns to the previous channel. Adds a separator in digital channel numbers. Clears some menu entries. MUTE FAV Mutes the TV speakers.
1. Setup and Operation TV Controls, continued TV Control Panel STATUS Buttons on the control panel duplicate some keys on the remote control. • Refer to lower labels when using TV menus or after activating a special function. • Refer to upper labels when no TV menus are displayed. • SYSTEM RESET. If the TV does not respond to the remote control, control-panel buttons, or will not power on/off, press and hold the POWER button on the control panel for ten seconds.
1. Setup and Operation TV Inputs Selecting an Input to Watch Press the INPUT key to select a TV input to watch. Use the Setup > Input menu to rename, add, or remove inputs from the list. Naming Assign helpful names to TV inputs. 1. Press MENU. 2. Go to the Setup > Input > Input Name menu. 3. In the inputs list, highlight the input to change and 4. press ENTER. Highlight a name in the name list.
1. Setup and Operation 9 The FORMAT Key and Picture Shape Using the FORMAT Key Repeatedly press the FORMAT key to cycle through displays available for the current program. The TV will remember the format you last used on each input. Important Black bars at the edges of the picture are common in HD pictures. Black bars are not a defect of the TV. • Black bars are added by broadcasters to fill the 16:9 screen area while preserving the original aspect ratio of the picture.
1. Setup and Operation TV Signals and Display Formats, continued Favorite Channels and the Remote Control Summary of Mitsubishi Display Formats The FAV key gives you quick access to favorite channels from the antenna input. You can store up to nine favorite channels. Original Signal Anamorphic DVD Non-anamorphic or SD 4:3 Distorted. Not recommended. Expand Recommended for letterbox. See Note 1. Distorted; not recommended. See Note 1. Zoom Distorted. Not recommended. See Note 1.
1. Setup and Operation 11 Using the TV with a Personal Computer Connecting a Computer to the TV Use one of the connection methods listed below based on your computer’s video output. Computer Video Connection Video Output Audio Connection Digital DVI DVI-to-HDMI cable or Analog audio an HDMI cable with a cable with mini DVI-to-HDMI adapter plugs See “DVI Video Device,” page 17. HDMI HDMI-to-HDMI cable No additional audio connecSee “HDMI Device,” tion is required. page 17.
1. Setup and Operation Using the TV with a Personal Computer, continued Status Display Computer Display Formats Press the FORMAT key repeatedly to cycle through the displays available for your computer’s video signal. Computer Signal Original Format Press the INFO key to see an abbreviated status display. Press INFO again to see details. Not all information shown in the sample will be available for all programs and sources.
1. Setup and Operation 13 3D Video To display 3D gaming or 3D cinema content, your Mitsubishi TV requires: • A compatible 3D source device outputting a 3D signal in checkerboard format, 1080p, 60-Hz; lower resolutions may be supported but will not fill the screen. • Active-shutter 3D glasses, DLP link type or IR emitter type with matching emitter. Initial Setup 1. If your 3D glasses came with an emitter, connect the emitter to the 3D GLASSES EMITTER jack.
1. Setup and Operation 3D Video, continued 3D Safety Requirements 3D Glasses are NOT designed as sunglasses or safety glasses and do not provide protection. 3D glasses should be worn only when viewing 3D material. • Do not wear the wireless glasses in any situations that require unimpaired visual perception. • Children under the age of 5 should not view 3D programming. Under normal conditions, 3D viewing is safe for your movies or games. Some people may experience discomfort, however.
2 15 TV Connections Connection Panel DVI/PC AUDIO INPUT (page 17) 3D GLASSES EMITTER (page 13) DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (page 18) 5 6 7 HDMI Y/ VIDEO Pb Pr DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 3D GLASSES EMITTER HDMI Y/ VIDEO R AUDIO 1 ANT (page 18) L 2 R&L Analog Audio Input 2 1 INPUT 1 DVI/PC AUDIO INPUT INPUT 2 ANT 3 Pb Pr (480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i) 3 Y/VIDEO (composite video) 4 Y Pb Pr (component video) 8 USB For use by your TV servicer HDMI (page 17) 1. ANT (Antenna) 6.
2. TV Connections Connection Panel, continued The HDMI inputs can also accept digital DVI video signals. To connect a device’s DVI output to the TV’s HDMI input, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter or cable plus an analog audio cable. Connect the analog audio cables to the DVI/PC AUDIO INPUT jacks on the TV to receive audio from your DVI device. HDMI Cable Categories HDMI cables are available as standard and highspeed types. • High-Speed HDMI Cables.
2. TV Connections HDMI Device Y Pb Pr Component Video Device Mitsubishi recommends using high-speed HDMI cables to connect newer devices incorporating HDMI technology.
2. TV Connections A/V Receiver with Coaxial Input Antenna or Cable TV Service Connect the incoming cable to the TV’s ANT input. Antenna Direct cable (no cable box) or Note: On rare occasions, an HDMI signal may be copy-restricted and cannot be output from the TV as a digital signal. OUT Older cable box This type of connection is not recommended. Other connection types provide better quality audio and video.
2. TV Connections HDMI Y/ VIDEO This option allows you to view content from devices connected to an A/V receiver. The A/V receiver can send audio and video to the TV over a single HDMI cable. You can use an HDMI connection as described here in addition to an audio connection from the TV’s audio output. The optional audio connection allows you to hear, through the A/V receiver, devices connected to the TV only, e.g., an antenna on the ANT input.
3 TV Menus Press MENU on the remote control to open the main menu. • Press ENTER or to see sub-menus. • Press MENU or to back up one menu level. • Press EXIT to close all menus. Main menu Picture Picture Settings Picture settings are saved for the current input only. Using the Picture Settings Menu 1. Highlight the item you want to change and press ENTER to display an adjustable slider or a list of settings. 2. Make changes, then press ENTER to return to this menu. 3.
3. TV Menus 21 Sound Setup Sound menu Setup menu Audio Settings Input Audio settings are saved for the current input only. Change input name assignments or remove inputs from the input list. See page 8. Closed Captions The TV can decode captions from the antenna input (digital and analog channels) and from the composite video jacks (originally analog content only).
3. TV Menus Setup, continued Screen Saver Clock When on, displays a randomly moving Mitsubishi logo after one minute without activity or a video signal. The logo reminds you that the TV is still on. Press ENTER to choose either On or Off. Set the clock if you want to • Use the TV’s auto-on timer.) • Display current time in the on-screen status. Timer If Daylight Saving Time is observed in your area, check or uncheck the box when the time change occurs.
3. TV Menus 23 Channels Use the TV’s channel menus to: • Save a list of favorite channels (see page 10). • Define the source for the antenna input • Perform a channel scan • Limit CH /CH tuning to only the channels you want • Selectively scan for new channels • Add a single channel by RF channel number Changing the Channel Source Highlight the source connected to the TV’s antenna input. • Air if you have an over-the-air antenna • Cable if you have direct cable service without a box.
3. TV Menus Channels, continued Locks Additive Scan The additive scan adds only new channels. Unlike the full channel scan, custom channel settings are preserved. PIN 1. Highlight Additive Scan and press ENTER to select 2. either ON or OFF. Highlight Scan Channels and press ENTER to start the additive scan. You will be prompted to enter a 4-digit personal identification number (PIN) when you • Select Locks on the main menu.
3. TV Menus 25 Locks, continued Important Notes on Rating Locks TV Age-Based Ratings TV Program Ratings TV-Y Youth. For children under 7. TV-Y7 Youth 7 and older. TV-G General Audience. For the entire family. • Rating locks apply only to channels and signals received on the ANT and composite VIDEO jacks. When viewing a cable box, satellite receiver, or other device connected to the component Y Pb Pr or HDMI inputs, check the device’s owner’s guide for parental locks. Parental Guidance.
3. TV Menus Locks, continued Channel Locks Control Panel Lock Block access to the channels you specify. • Highlight the control box next to the channel number and press ENTER to lock or unlock the channel. • Use the Lock All and Unlock All options if working with many channel numbers. Use this lock if small children are present who may try to press the buttons. • Highlight Control Panel Lock and press ENTER to lock/unlock the TV’s control panel.
Appendices 27 Appendix A: TV Care Lamp-Cartridge Replacement 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. Lamp The light source for this television is a lamp, which is part of a lamp cartridge assembly. The life of the lamp can vary, based on the lamp itself, the air temperature around the TV while it is operating, the selected lamp mode, and your viewing patterns.
Appendices Appendix A: TV Care, continued Lamp-Cartridge Replacement Removing the Old Lamp Cartridge 1. Turn off TV power and unplug the TV. Allow the 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. lamp to cool for at least one hour before proceeding. After the lamp has cooled, remove the cover of the lamp compartment, located on the back of the TV. Refer to figures 1 and 2. Use a #2 (medium) Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the cover.
Appendices 29 Appendix A: TV Care, continued Cleaning Recommendations 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. Exterior Occasionally clean dust and debris build-up from the air-intake grilles on the back and sides of the TV. Clean using a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment.
Appendices Appendix B: Troubleshooting TV Reset Comparison Guide You can resolve many common TV problems using the reset functions described in the following table. IMPORTANT Before you change sound or picture settings: If picture or sound settings seem wrong for a broadcast channel (a channel from the ANT input, a cable box, or satellite receiver), first check other channels from the same input before changing settings.
Appendices 31 Appendix B: Troubleshooting, continued Reset Name When to Use How to Use Resulting Action System Reset If the TV does not turn on or off, does not respond to the remote control or controlpanel buttons, or has audio but no video. Press and hold the POWER button on the control panel for ten seconds. The TV will turn off and power on. Any changes you made most recently, before using SYSTEM RESET, may be lost.
Appendices Appendix B: Troubleshooting, continued TV Power On/Off Symptom Remarks 1. TV takes an excessively long time to power on. When powered on, the TV needs time to boot up, just as a computer does. Also, the TV’s lamp requires a few moments to heat up to full brightness. 2. You cannot program the TV to turn on automatically (Timer function) • • 3. TV turned itself off. Green light on the front panel is blinking • Momentary power fluctuation caused the TV to turn off to prevent damage.
Appendices 33 Appendix B: Troubleshooting, continued Sound 1. Symptom Remarks There is no sound even when the volume is turned up. • • • • • • Check if the MUTE key is on. The TV’s Sound > Analog Listen To setting may be set to SAP (analog program from the ANT input) but no SAP is being broadcast. The TV’s Sound > Language setting for a digital program may be set to an unavailable language. Check that the Sound > TV Speaker option is set to ON to hear sound from the TV speakers.
Trademark and License Information Mitsubishi TV Software END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This License Agreement is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or an entity) and Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. (MDEA) for all software pre installed and/or provided along with this television (“Software”). By utilizing this television and Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement.
Trademark and License Information 35 GNU General Public License Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 675 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Preamble The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it.
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Trademark and License Information 37 6d. A separable portion of the object code, whose source code is excluded from the Corresponding Source as a System Library, need not be included in conveying the object code work. A “User Product” is either (1) a “consumer product”, which means any tangible personal property which is normally used for personal, family, or household purposes, or (2) anything designed or sold for incorporation into a dwelling.
Warranty Mitsubishi Home-Theater 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.
Warranty 39 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.
Website: www.mitsubishi-tv.com E-mail: MDEAservice@mdea.com Call Consumer Relations for operational or connection assistance at 800-332-2119 To order replacement or additional remote controls or lamp cartridges Visit our website www.mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278 SYSTEM RESET If the TV does not respond to the remote control, control-panel buttons, or will not power on/off, press and hold the POWER button on the control panel for ten seconds. The TV will turn off.
