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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
FCC Declaration of Conformity Product: Projection Television Receiver Models: WD-52627, WD-62627 Responsible Party: Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. 9351 Jeronimo Road Irvine, CA 92618-1904 Telephone: 949-465-6000 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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.
Contents Chapter 1: Television Overview TV Accessories.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Features.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Control Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sleep Timer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV Back Panel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand®-Controlled Recordings IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Control.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Device Selection Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Device Menu Button to Display Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the GUIDE Button to Display ChannelView™ and Menus. . NetCommand®-Controlled Recordings. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
Chapter . . . 1 Television Overview TV Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Special Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Front Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Remote Control Overview.. . . . . . . Battery Installation . Care.. . . . . . . . . . Sleep Timer. . . . . . TV Back Panel. . . . . Media Card Slots. . . Front-Panel Input 3.. . . . . . . . .
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Special Features Your new High Definition widescreen television has many special features that make it the perfect center of your home entertainment system, including: High Definition DLP™ Display System Your widescreen Mitsubishi HDTV uses Texas Instruments most advanced Digital Light Processing™ technology for rear projection televisions. This TV is truly a high-performance multimedia monitor uniquely capable of both stunning high-definition video images and clear, detailed, high-resolution PC images.
Front Control Panel The shaded buttons on the front control panel are duplicated on the remote control. The top row of labels shows the control functions when there are no TV menus displayed on the screen. The bottom row of labels shows 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 Control Panel, continued Status Indicator Indicator Color TV Condition Additional Information None (indicator off) Normal TV on or standby condition. Normal operation. Yellow, steady Room temperature is too high. TV will not operate when the ambient room temperature is too high. Turn off the TV and wait until the room temperature drops. Red, either steady or blinking TV may require service. Turn off the TV and unplug the set from the AC power source.
Remote Control 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. 2. Numbers: Individually select channels or enter information into menus. 3. POWER: Turns power on and off for TV and other A/V products. 18. TV MENU: Displays on-screen menu system. 19. DEVICE MENU: Displays or removes the options menu for TV Guide On Screen. Displays the menu for devices connected to the TV, including CableCARD™.
Remote Control, continued Care 7$3 $"#-& %#4 %57 57 For Best Results from the Remote Control: %7% "6%*0 1 2 108&3 3 • Be within 20 feet of the equipment. • Do not press two or more buttons at the same time unless instructed. • Do not allow unit to get wet or become heated. • Avoid dropping on hard surfaces. • Do not use harsh chemicals to clean. Use only a soft, lightly moistened cloth. • Do not mix new and old batteries.
TV Back Panel 3 COMPONENT INPUT 1 1 YPbPr (480i/480p/720p/1080i) 2 4 2 Y 5 INPUT S-VIDEO Pb VIDEO Pr AUDIOLEFT/ (MONO) AUDIOLEFT/ (MONO) AUDIORIGHT AUDIORIGHT OUTPUT DVI Analog Audio 1 AUDIO OUTPUT 2 AUDIOLEFT/ (MONO) AUDIORIGHT 1 ' ,INK ¸ 1 ANT 1 / MAIN 10 ANT 2 / AUX DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 1.
TV Back Panel, continued are in effect. Audio alone is output when Component 1, 2, or 3, or the HDMI input is selected for recording. 7. HDMI™ 1 and 2 The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed standard and high-definition digital video formats and PCM digital audio format. Use these inputs to connect to EIA/CEA-861 compliant devices such as a high-definition receiver or DVD player. These inputs support 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i video formats.
Media Card Slots and Front-Panel Inputs Media Card Slots To access the media card slots, press on the center panel labelled PUSH. 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 the specific types of cards listed below. Other cards or objects should not be inserted into the slots as this may damage the TV.
Additional Information Using the System Reset Button If the TV doesn’t respond to either the remote control or the front panel controls or will not power off, press the SYSTEM RESET button on the front panel with a pointed item such as the point of a ball point pen or end tip of a paperclip. The TV will turn off and the green LED will flash quickly for about one minute. When the green LED stops flashing, you may turn on the TV again.
Chapter . . . 2 Connecting External Devices and NetCommand® Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . CableCARD™ Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wall Outlet Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard Cable Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antenna with a Single Lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antennas with Separate UHF and VHF Leads. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connecting External Devices and 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.
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 Wall Outlet Cable or Cable Box Wall Outlet Cable Standard Cable Box (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 and to download TV Guide On Screen® listings. 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.
Connecting an Antenna with a Single Lead or Antennas with Separate UHF and VHF Leads Antenna with a Single Lead Antennas with Separate UHF and VHF Leads (not for use with CableCARD™) Figure 3 Figure 4 A UHF/VHF combiner is required. This is not included with the TV. For antennas 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. 1. 1.
Connecting a VCR to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable Connecting VCR Audio and Video to the TV VCR to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable (Audio & Video) Figure 5 A two-way RF splitter, 3 coaxial cables, right and left audio cables and an S-Video or Video cable 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.
Connecting a VCR to a Cable Box (Audio & Video) VCR to a Cable Box (Audio & Video) connects to the R (right) channel and the white cable connects to the L (left) channel. If your VCR is mono (non-stereo), connect only the white (left) cable. 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. 7.
Connecting an A/V Receiver (Stereo System) Connecting a Satellite Receiver or Other Device with S -Video A/V Receiver (Stereo System) Figure 7 A digital audio cable and stereo audio cables are required. These cables are not included with the TV. To connect an analog A/V receiver: 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 Connecting a DVI Device DVD Player with Component Video Figure 9 Component video cables and audio cables are required. These are not included with the TV. 1. Connect the Component Video cables from Y/Pr/ Pb VIDEO OUT on the back of the DVD player to COMPONENT-2 on the TV back panel, matching the correct connection: • Y to Y (Green) • Pr to Pr (Red) • Pb to Pb (Blue) 2.
Connecting an HDTV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver with Component Video Connecting an HDMI Device HDTV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver with Component Video Figure 11 A coaxial splitter, RCA component video cables, 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 cable box or satellite receiver. See your device’s owner’s guide for instructions and cable compatibility. 2.
Connecting a Computer with an HDMI or DVI Monitor Output Computer with an HDMI Monitor Output Figure 13 An HDMI-to-HDMI cable is required. This is not included with the TV. It may be available at your local electronics retailer Connect an HDMI cable from HDMI 2 on the TV back panel to the PC’s HDMI output. HDMI devices provide video and audio through this cable, so no other connection is required.
Connecting the IR Emitter NetCommand® IR Emitter NetCommand® Figure 15 An 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. 1. Connect the plug end of the supplied IR Emitter Cable to either one of the IR Output NetCommand jacks on the TV back panel. • With some devices, the emitter works better facing downward from the top of the device.
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.
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. 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 check marked and neither the audio or the video for the AVR input are check marked.
Chapter . . . 3 NetCommand® Setup and Editing NetCommand® Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Remote Control with NetCommand® . . NetCommand® Setup On-Screen Buttons. . . . . . 3D Graphical Menu System. . . . . . . . . . . . NetCommand® Initial Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edit NetCommand®: Add an A/V Receiver. . . . . . Edit NetCommand®: Add Devices . . . . . . . . . . . Edit NetCommand®: Change or Delete Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NetCommand® Introduction Welcome To NetCommand NetCommand makes your TV the heart of your Home Theater NetCommand® is an intelligent control system that makes your Mitsubishi TV the heart of your home theater. With NetCommand, the TV sends signals to the other devices in the system, telling them to play, record, change inputs, adjust volume, change channels and many more functions. All of this is accomplished with one remote control and without changing control layers.
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.
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 Your TV also has Mitsubishi’s exclusive 3D Graphical on‑screen information for menu choices and Menu System on-screen operating system, which provides changes, using the TV’s remote control. Remote Control Buttons 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.
NetCommand® Initial Setup The initial setup screens that appear when you first power on your new Mitsubishi TV guide you through setup of NetCommand and the TV Guide On Screen® system. Most IR remote control signal formats can be learned by NetCommand. Welcome Screen Figure 1 When you first turn on your TV, the NetCommand Welcome screen displays and asks you to select either English or Spanish as the language for the on-screen menus. The default language is English.
NetCommand® Initial Setup, continued Device Setup Screen TV Guide On Screen® System Setup If the devices connected to the TV are already in NetCommand memory, you can quickly select them at this screen. Press ADJUST or to move to each device type. Press ADJUST or to select the manufacturer. Select “Other” if the manufacturer is not listed. Later, you can use the Change setting in the Edit NetCommand menu to learn the remote control signals for this device.
NetCommand® Initial Setup, continued Review Screen Figure 6 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. If necessary, you can use
Edit NetCommand®: Add an A/V Receiver A/V Receiver Screen Figure 8 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 control’s 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 NetCommand screen will display. Select Add. Figure 8.
Edit NetCommand®: Add an A/V Receiver, continued A/V Receiver (AVR) Input Learn Screen A/V Receiver (AVR) Learn Screen NetCommand can now learn the remote control signals used to select each input on the A/V receiver. 1. Figure 10 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. 3.
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 Add Screen If you selected Edit when you were at the Finish screen, the Edit NetCommand screen displays. Your choices are: Select “Add” from the Edit NetCommand screen, and the New Device screen will display.
Edit NetCommand®: Add Devices, continued [Device] Screen However, NetCommand will not be able to control this device. Later you may use the “Change” option in the Setup menu to learn the remote control signals. Figure 17 If you selected “None”, during initial setup, then you can add a device. If you have added a new device, select “Other” as the manufacturer and use this screen to start learning.
Edit NetCommand®: Add Devices, continued to delete the current letter and move back one character position. When in the first position, the CANCEL button will return the name to the default name. Figure 18. [Device] Learn screen [Device] Advanced Learn Screen Figure 20. Name screen Figure 19 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.
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 IR Code for [Device] Screen Select the VCR to use for making analog recordings through NetCommand or the TV Guide On Screen® system. The VCR inputs must be connected to RECORD OUT on the TV, which outputs analog signals converted from digital.
Edit NetCommand®: Change or Delete Devices 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” was 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.. . . . . . . . . . . . Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Device Selection Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the Device Menu Button to Display Menus.. . . . . . . . . . . Using the GUIDE Button to Display ChannelView™ and Menus. . NetCommand®-Controlled Recordings . . . . . . . . . .
IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Control See pages 30-31 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 set up, the Device Selection menu allows you to select an input for viewing. If NetCommand is set up, 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 If the input is a VCR or DVD, and NetCommand is set up, the first press of DEVICE MENU displays the transport menu of the current device. Another press of the DEVICE MENU button will display menu for the current device source, if available. Figure 9. Transport menu When used with the TV Guide On Screen, DEVICE MENU displays or removes TV Guide’s menu information.
Using the GUIDE Button to Display ChannelView™ and Menus The GUIDE Button Please refer to the separate TV Guide On Screen® User’s Guide for details about using the GUIDE button with TV Guide On Screen. When you are not using the GUIDE for the TV Guide screens, pressing GUIDE allows you to see NetCommand® controlled program guides or menus.
NetCommand®-Controlled Recordings Setting up Recordings Figure 13 Recording Now Can be used when viewing Antenna 1 or 2, an IEEE 1394 device, or a non-recording traditional device. Through NetCommand, you can automatically start and stop recordings and send signals from one playback device to a recording device. Recordings can be made on recordable devices connected to the TV. 1. Press REC (record) on the TV remote.
Record List, Peer-to-Peer Connections Peer-to-Peer Connections Record List Figure 14 Press GUIDE while viewing the Record To screen to see a list of all currently programmed recordings. 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 .
Using A/V Discs Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source Copy-Protected Material and Restrictions for Traditional VCRs Using A/V Discs A/V Disc Search NetCommand is able to search to a specific time in a recording on an IEEE 1394 A/V Disc. 1. Start the desired track’s playback on the A/V disc. 2. Use the number buttons to enter the time code position of hours followed by minutes. For example, to enter one hour and twenty-two minutes (1:22) into the track, enter 1, 2, 2. 3.
Chapter . . . 5 TV Menu Screen Operations Main Menu.. . . . . . . . . . . Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . NetCommand® Menu . . . Record Menu.. . . . . . . . . Channel Menu .. . . . . . . . Captions Menu.. . . . . . . . V-Chip Lock Menu. . . . . . Audio/Video Menu. . . . . . A/V Setting Descriptions: A/V Setting Descriptions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio. Video. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main Menu Setup Menu Channel Menu Use the Setup menu to select English or Spanish as the language for the menus and on-screen displays. Memorize the available channels for antennas or cable connected to the ANT-1 and ANT-2 inputs. 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, and reset the lamp reminder.
Setup Menu Setup Menu Figure 8 After memorizing channels, the channels in memory can be accessed in ascending or descending order by pressing CH or . Select the Channel Menu to access further channel-editing features such as channel add or delete, channel name, and SQV custom favorite channel memories. When you use a CableCARD™, the complete list of available channels is provided through the CableCARD.
Setup Menu, continued Date Press ADJUST or to select the correct date. Time Zone Select your correct time zone. Press ADJUST or to select the time zone (Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska or Hawaii) for your area. Then press ADJUST to move to the Daylight Savings time option. Daylight Savings Time Select the Daylight Savings time (DST) option that your state uses. Press ADJUST or to select Applies if your state or area uses DST, or Ignore if DST does not apply.
NetCommand® Menu NetCommand Menu Figure 11 Transport Menu Figure 13 Main Picture Figure 13. Transport Menu Figure 11. NetCommand Menu Edit Detailed information regarding setting up and editing the NetCommand menu is found in Chapter 3. The Edit NetCommand screens allow you to add new devices and change traditional and IEEE 1394 devices. You can also set up the TV Guide On Screen® system or turn it on or off.
Record Menu Record During the recording, the TV can be powered Off. Figure 14 The Record menu allows you to setup recordings, view the record list and set defaults for your recording devices. To prevent recording of unwanted material while recording to a VCR or A/V disc, press PAUSE to temporarily stop recording. Press PAUSE again to resume recording. 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. Figure 14.
Record Menu, continued Record List Figure 16 To see a list of all currently programmed recordings, select the record list option on the Record menu or press GUIDE while viewing the Recording setup 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 .
Channel Menu Channel Memory Figure 17 After the available channels have been memorized with Memorize Channels on the Setup menu, weaker channels can be added or unwanted channels can also be deleted. Press CH or on the remote control to see the channels in memory. Press ADJUST or to select Added or Deleted for the channel shown in the Channel number box. Name Analog channels shown on Antenna-1 or Antenna-2 can be named (up to four characters).
Channel Menu, continued SQV (SuperQuickView™) Using The Menu Screen Figure 17 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.
Captions Menu Background Captions Menu Figure 18 For analog channels, broadcasters can send either Standard or Text closed captioning. Standard Closed Captions follows the dialogue of the characters on screen 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.
Captions Menu, continued Fonts You can customize the text of digital captions by selecting the font of your choice.
V-Chip Lock Menu 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 23 Lock by Time allows you to lock the entire TV during specific hours. During the Lock Time, you must use your pass code 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 ENTER. 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.
Audio/Video Menu Audio/Video Figure 24 TV Speakers When an A/V receiver has not been set up in NetCommand, this selection will turn the TV’s internal speakers on or off. You may select Off when sending the sound through a separate stereo system or surround sound A/V receiver. This option is unavailable (grayed out) when NetCommand® is enabled and you have selected the A/V receiver icon from the Device Selection menu. In that case, Netcommand automatically turns the TV speakers off.
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. such as a sound track in a foreign language, or unrelated to the program you are watching, such as a weather report. If an SAP signal is broadcast, the letters “SAP” will be displayed when you tune to the channel. Mono: Reduces background noise and should be used when receiving a weak stereo audio signal.
A/V Setting Descriptions: Video Video Settings Press the VIDEO key repeatedly to cycle through Video options to the one you want to change. Use ADJUST to change settings. ◊ Bright/Natural Modes Bright and Natural modes are available for some settings and allow you to optimize the image for a brighter (daytime) or dimmer (nighttime) viewing environment. To do this, your TV remembers two independent Contrast, Brightness, and Color Temperature settings, one for each of the two modes.
A/V Setting Descriptions: Video, continued ◊ Auto Position Press ENTER to automatically center the position of the PC video. This can be used whether the PC video is on the main or PIP screen. ◊ HorizPosition (Horizontal Position) Manually adjust the horizontal position of the PC, either on the main or PIP screen. This selection overrides the Auto Position selection. ◊ VertPosition (Vertical Position) Manually adjust the vertical position of the PC, either on the main or PIP screen.
Chapter . . . 6 Additional Features Operation of PIP.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV Display Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Viewing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PC Display Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MediaCommand™ and Media Card Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation of PIP You can display programs from analog channels, analog inputs, or devices as Picture-In-Picture (PIP). The TV has a second analog tuner for non-scrambled analog channels received on ANT-1 and will display them as the PIP subpictures. Digital channels and devices can be shown as the main picture but cannot be the sub-picture. PC screens can be viewed as the main picture with large PIP. Press PIP to activate the PIP option.
TV 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 from which to choose. Press FORMAT on the TV remote control to cycle through the available display formats.
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PC Viewing Figure 1 To display your PC screen on the TV, first connect the PC to the HDMI 2 input on the TV’s back panel (see Chapter 2). You must then activate the PC option in NetCommand. You can do this during initial NetCommand setup (in the Device Setup screen), or at any time afterwards by using the NetCommand Add function. You will then be able to select the PC through the Device Selection Menu. For the correct screen resolution (pixels), use the PC’s Control Panel settings.
PC Display Formats Signal Format Original Pixel Counts 16 X 9 Standard 4 X 3 Standard 1696 X 960 1280 X 960 1696 X 960 1280 X 960 1702 X 960 1280 X 960 1702 X 960 1280 X 960 Standard Zoom 1024 X 768 1280 X 960 1280 X 720 1706 X 960 VGA 640 X 480 WVGA 848 X 480 SVGA 800 X 600 WSVGA 1064 X 600 Signal Format Original Pixel Counts XGA 1024 X 768 PC720p 1280 X 720 86 Chapter 6.
MediaCommand™ and Media Card Playback Warning: Some media cards available on the market are not properly certified to follow the card type specifications noted below 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.
Media Command™ and Media Card Playback, continued NOTE: During MP3 or WMA7 audio playback, audio from the cards will be sent to the A/V receiver as analog audio. Digital out is not available. For MP3 or WMA7 Play list Menu: Figure 4 1. Press GUIDE to display the Play list menu. 2. Press ADJUST or to select different tracks (CH up/down will change pages of the Play list). 3. Press PLAY to begin playback. The Play list menu will be taken down. The song currently playing will be highlighted.
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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 more 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. There is a large black or gray rectangle on the screen. • The TV’s analog closed captioning has been set to “text” mode in the Captions menu. Turn off because there is no text information being broadcast. 19. You cannot see a picture when playing a VHS tape. • Display the Device Selection menu and select the correct VCR. • Check your VCR’s owner’s guide for further troubleshooting. 20. V-Chip is not working.
Troubleshooting, continued Problem Possible Solution 30. Devices are grayed out in the Device Selection menu or the PIP Selection menu. • A recording is in progress requiring the use of RECORD OUTPUT jacks. Cancel the recording to select the device. • Digital channels and media cards cannot display in the PIP. 31. Cannot see the A/V Receiver menu. • The A/V Receiver is not connected to any input of the TV. To check the A/V Receiver menu, temporarily plug into an unused input of the TV.
Troubleshooting, continued Problem Possible Solution 43. All IEEE 1394 devices disappear. • The connected devices must not be in a loop that returns to the TV. Make sure a device is connected at the end. • Disconnect all the cables and devices from the TV. Replace them one by one to locate the problem device or cable • Use System Reset (front control panel). 44. Cannot rediscover a deleted IEEE 1394 device. • The device has been disconnected. Plug it in.
Troubleshooting, continued Problem Possible Solution 55. The message “Lamp will soon exceed...” keeps displaying after the lamp has been replaced. 56. TV Guide On Screen® system shows no program • Program listings are downloaded while the TV is off and the cable listings. box is left on. It may take up to 24 hours to begin to receive TV program listings. It may take up to one week to receive all eight days of TV program listings.
Appendices Appendix A: Appendix B: Appendix C: Appendix D: Appendix E: Appendix F: Appendix G: Appendix H: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock.. . . . . . . . . . . Specifications.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Control Programming Codes. . . . Device Control with NetCommand®. . . . . NetCommand® Specialized Device Keys. . On-Screen Information Displays. . . . . . . . Cleaning and Service.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lamp Cartridge Replacement.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 pass code 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 pass code, you can view the locked TV without entering your pass code. This is done by pressing the number 9 and QV buttons on the TV remote control at the same time, when your pass code 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 Outputs Video: Video, Qty. 1 Signal Type Video: RCA Pin Plug 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohm NTSC 480i only Audio: Output, Qty. 2 pairs RCA Pin Plug, 500 mV rms + 200 mV (full scale) for analog sources 1.5 Vrms + 0.5 Vrms (full scale) for digital sources. Digital Interfaces: Digital Audio Output, Qty. 1 RCA Pin Plug, Signal Type, Dolby Digital, PCM IEEE 1394, Qty. 2 IEEE 1394 Four Pin type Terminal, S400 Audio/Speakers Qty. 2 woofers 5.5" x 2.2"; Qty. 2 Tweeters 1.
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 PHILIPS/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, the TV 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: Device Control with NetCommand® 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/SAT 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
Appendix D: Device Control with NetCommand®, continued IEEE 1394 Devices When Device Selection Menu is Displayed and the Device is Highlighted (Yellow Outline) TUNER/ CABLE BOX/ SAT 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/SAT TV Disc or A/V DISC DVCR AMPLIFIER Channel up/down
Appendix E: NetCommand® Specialized Device Keys A/V RECEIVER CABLE or SAT VCR DVD LEARNING SCREEN CHECK BOX 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)
Appendix F: 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. Antenna or Device being viewed 2. Analog channel being received: If antenna being viewed 3. Channel name (if manually programmed) 4.
Appendix G: Cleaning and Service IMPORTANT DO NOT use any kind of abrasive cleaner on the surface of the TV screen. 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 H: Lamp Cartridge Replacement Before you replace the lamp cartridge please note the following: CAUTION: If the television is on, press POWER to turn it off. 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 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. 1. Turn TV power off and allow lamp to cool at least one hour before proceeding. 2. Remove the plastic air exhaust grille/cover by removing two screws with a #2 (large) Phillips screwdriver. See figure 1. 3.
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Index A A/V Discs 62 A/V Memory Reset. See Reset A/V Receiver Adding 45 Connecting 28 Inputs 45 Input Learn Screen 46 Learn Screen 46 A/V Reset. See Reset A/V Settings Descriptions Audio 78 Video 79, 80 Accessories, TV 10 Add Device. See NetCommand Advanced Learn Screen, [Device] 50 Antenna inputs (ANT-1 MAIN, ANT-2 AUX) 16 Antenna with Leads 25 Audio/Video Menu 64, 77 Audio Inputs 16 B Back Panel, illustrated 16 Batteries.
M Media Cards 11 Media Card Slots 18 Media Setup Menu 88 Playback 87 Memorize Channels.
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.
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 COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. 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 E-mail: 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 © 2005 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. 853B540B20 Written and Printed in the U.S.A.