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Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................................................ 4-5 Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock ........................................................................................................... 59 Appendix B: High Definition Inputs Connection 61 Compatibility ....................................................................... Appendix C: Remote Control Programing Codes ......................................................
= Read, Retain and Follow All Instructions Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference. Follow all operating and use instructions. = Heed Warnings Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions. 3. Cleaning Unplug the TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid, abrasive, or aerosol cleaners. can permanently damage the cabinet and screen.
IMPORTANT 12. SAFEGUARDS Continued 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.
Part I: Thank You e at Mitsubishi Would Like to Thank You To the Mitsubishi Consumer: Thank you for choosing Mitsubishi as your premier home entertainment partner. Whether this is your first Mitsubishi consumer electronics product or an addition to your growing Mitsubishi family, you should be proud and delighted for choosing one of the most technologically advanced bigscreens available today.
Part I: Thank You Unpacking Your New TV Special Features Please take a moment to review the follow- Your new HD-Upgradeable bigscreen television has many special features that make it the perfect addition to your home entertainment system. Below we have highlighted a handful.
Part I1: Installation Control Panel S.V]OEO V_D_O {MONO) L-AUOFO @ ..... Oo ENTR L _N_UT_ • u- ADj_/S r _ Figure I. Front Control Panel. IRIS TM Intelligent Room Illumination (light) Sensor. Turn this feature on or off using the VIDEO button on your remote control. When the IRIS is on, your TV will automatically adjust picture contrast and brightness for the best picture based on your room lighting. When on, do not block the sensor to ensure an optimum picture.
Part I1: Installation Back Panel ® ® ®®®® ®®®®® ®®®®® ER EMITTER HOME THEATER ®®®4 [] STB (Set-Top-Box) This input can be used for the connection of any device with an S-Video output. [] Inputs 1-3 These inputs can be used for the connection of a VCR, Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR, laser disc player, or other A/V device to the TV. Please note that if you connect to the S-VIDEO terminal, the VIDEO terminal is deactivated. The VIDEO terminal is active when there is no S-Video connection.
Part I1: Installation How Connections Affect the PIP and POP _To see a picture in the PIP or POP inset, you may need to select an input source. If the only input connected is ANT-A, then both the main picture and the PIP/POP insert will be from that input source. If other video equipment is connected, you may be able to view these input sources as the PIP/POP insert.
Part I1: Installation Special Setups: VCR: Connect A/V Equipment (For System 4 Home Theater IR Control) the cables to the TV as •Auto Standby: ON (See your A/V receiver's Owner's Guide for this procedure). For all TV use, the sound will come from the A/V receiver. Not available with all A/V receivers. directed on page 17, with one exception. Connect the audio output connection to the appropriate input on the back of the A/V receiver (as shown in table 1).
Part I1: Installation an Antenna, Wall Outlet Cable, or Cable Box /Ch_n_=els Separate 2-_3} (Cha_=n_*ls _4.69) UHF and VHF Antennas (Figure 1) [] Connect the UHF and VHF antenna leads to the UHF/VHF combiner. [] Push the combiner onto ANT-A on the TV back panel. UHF/VHF combiners are not provided with the TV. They should be available at most electronic stores. [] Figure 1. Connecting separate UHF and VHF antennas.
Part I1: Installation Connecting a VCR TV_ckp_l Antennas or Wall Outlet Cable (Figure 1) [] Connect the incoming cable to ANT-A on the TV back panel. [] Connect two coaxial cables as follows: [] One from LOOP-OUT on the TV back panel to ANTENNA IN on the VCR back panel. [] One from VCR back panel ANTENNA OUT to ANT-B on the TV back panel. [] Figure I. Connecting VCR with antennas or wall outlet cable. NOW complete figure 3, steps 1-2.
Part I1: Installation an Audio Receiver Stereo Audio System 3"V back partel (Figure 1) [] Connect the audio cables from AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT on the TV back I 1 panel to TV IN or AUX IN terminals on the back of the audio system. The red cable connects to the R (right) channel, and the white cable connects to the L [] [] (left) channel. Turn off the TV's speakers through the Audio/Video Menu, page 43.
Part I1: Installation WARNING: Connecting a DVD Player TV t_:k _a_el DVD Player with Component Video (Figure 1) [] on the back of the DVD player to COMPONENT-1 or COMPONENT-2 on the DVD bac_ pane( J Connect the Component Video cables from Y/Cr/Cb or Y/Pr/Pb VIDEO OUT U Figure I.
Part I1: Installation (Figure 1) The TV back panel has 5 RCA-type connectors, for the DTV connection. The back panel of your DTV receiver may use RCAtype connectors or BNC-type connectors. If your DTV receiver comes with BNC type connections, you will need to purchase BNC to RCA adaptors to connect the TV to the DTV receiver. These adaptors should be available at most electronic supply stores. or BNC to RCA Adaptor A BNC Connector or RCA Connector Fitted to Connection Figure 1.
Part I1: Installation Connecting a DTV Receiver DTV Receiver with RGB Video Connections (Figure 1) [] Connect the outside antenna, cable, or satellite to ANT, or SATELLITE IN on the DTV receiver (see your DTV receiver's owner's guide for instructions, and cable compatibility). Connect the incoming terrestrial antenna, or cable (not satellite) to ANT-A on the TV back panel (a coaxial splitter, available at most electronic supply stores, may be required to complete this installation).
Part I1: Installation Connecting a Computer with a VGA Monitor Output Connecting TVbaC_pan_ a Computer (Figure 1) [] [] [] r Connect VGA Monitor Out from the computer to VGA on the TV back panel using a VGA compatible monitor cable. See Appendix B, page 61, for VGA signal compatability. Connect the L (left) and R (right) audio cables from the computer to VGA AUDIO on the TV back panel.
Part I1: Installation Warning: Do not leave stationary, toolbar, or partial images on-screen for extended periods of time. Mix the types of pictures shown. Uneven picture tube aging is NOT covered by your warranty. The VGA capability of this television designed for occasional use ONLY. is It is not meant to be used as a work station or to view static or odd-shaped images for an extended period of time.
Part II1: Setup Programming the Remote Control: To Control Other AN Products Program the Remote to Control Other Brands of Audio and Video Products: POWER (Figures 1-5) [] [] [] [] Move the slide switch at the top of the remote to the product you want to control. Press and hold the POWER button on the remote control.
Part II1: Setup Programming the Remote Control: To Control Other AN Products After entering the correct codes in each posiJ_ POWER [] m DVD/LDP brand Codeto enter: Mitaabiahi (DVD) Mitaabiahi (LDP) Panasonic Pioneer DVD (LDP) Sony Toshiba 003 016,017 256 252 (016, 017) 254 253 If your DVD code is not listed here, please see page 62 for a complete listing. To reset to default code, enter 000 Figure 4.
Part II1: Setup Programming the Remote Control: To Activate the System 4 Home Theater IR Control Activation of the System 4 Home Theater IR Control For select brands of digital A/V receivers', you can set up the remote control to automatically select the correct audio input when you press the HOME THEATER button. At the same time, the TV will select the correct video input. This allows you to watch your best type of video (Component, S-Video) with your best type of audio (Dolby Digital, Pro Logic, etc.
Part II1: Setup Programming the Remote Control: To Activate the System 4 Home Theater IR Control Testing System 4 for Proper Setup [] [] [] Move the slide switch to the position you wish to test. Point the remote at the TV. Press and release the HOME THEATER button. If the audio portion has been properly setup, your A/V receiver will have changed to the appropriate input as indicated in table 1, page 15.
Part II1: Setup 3D Graphical ! llJ l/lll®Menu System Your TV has Mitsubishi's exclusive 3D Graphical I_1_1111 ®on-screen operating system, which provides on-screen information for menu choices and changes (Figure1). A picture (icon) will be highlighted when selected with the ADJUST arrows. When selected, the appropriate menu will appear. You may then make changes within the menu or access sub-menus, if available.
Part II1: Setup Menu Screens (Overview) Setup Menu (Figure 1) You can put channels in memory, turn on or off input connections of the TV, and select the menu system to display in English or Espa5ol (Spanish). Figure 1. Setup menu Captions Menu (Figure 2) Display captions or text, and choose black or gray as the background color for the closed caption area. Figure 2. Captions menu Channel Menu (Figure 3) Use to customize the channel information for Ant-A and Ant-B.
Part II1: Setup Menu Screens (Overview) p Lock Menu (Figure 1) Block or allow programing based upon rating signals sent by the broadcast station, or by time. Advanced Menu Figure 1. V-Chip Lock menu (Figure 2) Set your TV to turn on automatically, converge (align) the three main colors, display a blue screen when viewing an input with no signal, enhance the darker parts of bright pictures, and change the line doubling method. Figure 2.
Part II1: Setup Setup Menu: Memorize Channels, Assign Input, and Lane Memorize Channels (Figure 1) Figure 1. Memorize Channels This selection memorizes the channels your TV can receive and skips the unused or weak channels. You can stop memorization at any time by pressing CANCEL. Channels memorized prior to pressing CANCEL will stay in memory. After channels are memorized, you may select memorized channels in ascending or descending order by pressing the CHANNEL button on the remote control.
Part II1: Setup Menu: Closed Captions Captions Menu (Figure 1) Broadcasters can send either Standard or Text closed captioning. Standard closed captioning follows the dialogue of the characters on-screen and displays in a small section of the screen. Text closed captioning often contains information such as weather or news and covers a large portion of the on-screen program. Your TV can decode four different standard and four different text closed captioning signals from each TV station.
Part II1: Setup Channel Menu: Antenna, Channel, Memory, Name, and SQV (Super Quick View TM ) Using The Menu Screen (Figure 1) SQV (Super Quick View TM) allows you to put together a list of your favorite channels from Ant-A and Ant-B. You can store up to 6 channels in each of the 9 different memory banks. Once you have added a channel to the SQV memory, "SQV" will appear under the channel number on the TV screen. Figure 1.
Part II1: Setup p Menu: V-Chip Lock p Lock (Figure 1) The V-Chip Lock allows you to Block or Allow programs based upon rating signals sent by the broadcasting station. The TV comes from the factory with the V-Chip lock in the Off setting. You can turn the lock On within the V-Chip Menu. The factory preset is TV-PG, allowing only programs rated TV-PG or lower. You can change the blocking level to various TV or movie ratings, lettered categories, and by time.
Part II1: Setup V-Chip Menu: V-ChipLock Ant-A 002 KCBS 480i Standard V-Chip Signal Information (Figure 1) When provided by the broadcaster, V-Chip signal information can be displayed by press_ing the INFO button on the remote control. Rating guidelines are provided by broadcast stations. TV programs and made-for-TV movies can be blocked by the TV Rating and/or Categories signal. Made-for-theater and direct-to-video movies can be blocked Figure 1. V-Chip signal information. by the Movie Rating signal.
Part II1: Setup p Menu: V-Chip Lock Hours/Time V-Chip Lock Hours/Time (Figure 1) V-CHIP HOURS/LOCK BY TIME will allow you to activate the V-Chip or lock the entire TV during specific hours. V-Chip Start Time and V-Chip Stop Time (Figure 1) Figure 1. V-Chip Hours/Lock by Time menu Select the times you would like the V-Chip to be Active. By setting the V-Chip Start Time and V-Chip Stop Time to the same time, the V-Chip will be active 24 hours a day. Press • or v to slowly adjust the time.
Part II1: Setup Advanced Menu: Timer Timer (Figure 1) The timer will automatically turn the TV on (if it is off) at the time you schedule and select. Figure 1. Timer selection in the Advanced menu Figure 2. Timer menu Timer Menu (Figure 2) The timer can be turned On or Off. When On, you need to select the time to turn on, the day to turn on, and the channel to display. At your preselected time, the timer will turn the TV on, and a message will be displayed, "Press a key for the TV to stay on".
Part II1: Setup Menu: Convergence Convergence (Figure 1) Your Mitsubishi TV has three picture tubes which are aligned to properly converge the projected light beams on the screen. Each picture tube projects a single color of red, blue or green. During production, your TV was carefully adjusted to properly align these colors. As a special feature, you have the ability to adjust the red and blue light beams in reference to the fixed green light beam. This process is called convergence.
Part II1: Setup Advanced Menu: Advanced Convergence, Video Mute Advanced Video Display, and Convergence (Figure 1) Figure 1. Advanced Convergence screen After adjusting the Red Convergence and Blue Convergence, you can fine-tune your TV by adjusting the Red and Blue convergence at 64 individual points. Move the flashing bracket to a position needing adjustment by pressing A, v, <, or ,. Press ENTER to select the position (flashing will stop). Move the Red or Blue line by pressing A, v, <, or ,.
Part II1: Setup Menu: AV Memory Reset, and Audio/Video Settings AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS menu (Figure 1) Each of the 11 inputs has its own A/V memory. You can adjust each input's A/V memory in two ways. You can use the menu, or the remote control. A/V Memory Reset A/V Memory Reset will return the currently selected input's A/V memory to the factory settings. To reset an input's A/V memory, move to A/V Memory Reset, select the input you want to reset, and press ENTER. AUDIO SETTINGS Figure 1.
Part II1: Setup Audio/Video Menu: TV Speakers, and Audio Output TV Speakers (Figure 1) This selection will turn on or off the TV's internal speakers. You may select Off when sending the sound through a separate stereo system or surround sound A/V receiver. Figure 1. Audio/Video menu Audio Output (Figure 1) Select Fixed if your audio receiver or stereo system can be controlled with a remote. This allows you to adjust the volume with the system's remote control or the TV remote control, if compatible.
Part II1: Setup Menu: Clock Setting (Manual) Clock Setting (Manual) (Figure 1) For the manual clock setting, select the current time, including AM or PM. Press • or • to slowly adjust the time. Press and hold • or • to quickly adjust the time. Figure 1. Clock menu (Manual) Set Day (Figure 1) When Manual has been selected for the Clock Setting, you need to select the current day of the week.
Part II1: Setup Clock Menu: Clock Setting (Auto) Clock Setting (Auto) (Figure 1) Setting the Clock Setting to Auto will automatically set the day and time using Extended Data Service (XDS) time data. This data is automatically retrieved from a PBS channel or other channel carrying this service. Figure 1.
Part II1: Setup Setting Descriptions: Audio Audio Settings [] Bass enhances • Mono: Reduces background noise, and should be used when receiving a weak stereo audio signal. All audio will be played mono with this setting. or reduces low fre- quency sound. [] Treble enhances or reduces high frequency sound. [] Balance adjusts the level of sound between the left and right speakers. [] Surround creates simulated stereo and surround effects. Your choices are: • Off: No surround effects.
Part II1: Setup A/V Setting Descriptions: Video Video Settings [] [] IRIS TM is the Intelligent Room Illumination (light) Sensor. When IRIS TM is on, your TV will automatically adjust picture contrast and brightness for best quality (Contrast and Brightness cannot be adjusted manually). Contrast provides a slider to adjust the white-to-black level. Low contrast shows a variety of shades in darker images, while high contrast shows darker images more uniformly black and makes colors appear more vibrant.
Part IV: Operation Remote Control Functions: Overview Overv,ew (Following page, figure 1) [] [] [] [] [] [] Slide Switch: Select A/V product to be controlled by the remote control. Numbers: Individually select channels or input information into TV. POWER: Turns power on and off for TV and other A/V products. SQV (Super Quick View TM): Scan through a memorized list of favorite channels. QV (Quick View TM): Switch to last channel viewed. HOME THEATER: Enables the Home Theater IR System.
Part IV: Operation Remote Control Functions: Care and Operation Operation Installing the Batteries: (Figure 2) [] Remove the remote control's back cover by gently pressing the ridged tab in the direction of the arrow and sliding off the cover. [] Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (-) are correct. aQm For Best Results from the Remote Control: REW/REV PLAY [] [] Be within 20 feet of the equipment. Do not press two or more buttons at the same time unless instructed to.
Part IV: Operation Remote Control Functions: Channel Selection and Sleep Timer Channel Selection Sleep Timer For Non-DTV Setting the Sleep Timer: [] Channels: Enter three numbers press 002). (for channel 2, [] [] or [] Press the channel number and ENTER (for channel 2, press 2, then ENTER). [] Enter the channel number and wait four seconds. The TV will change automatically. [] or [] [] Press SLEEP on the remote control.
Part IV: Operation Remote Control Functions: System 4 Home Theater IR Control Requirements [] for Operation A/V devices connected as described on page 15. [] Cable Box connected as on page 16 or Cable Box with an S-Video output conneced on page 19, Connecting an S-Video Device. [] TV connected to A/V receiver (TV Monitor Audio Out To A/V Receiver TV Input).
Part IV: Operation Remote Control Functions: Special Functions _'_ When_ your remote control has been Programmed to operate another manufacturer's product, the function performed on each layer can vary.
Part IV: Operation Remote Control Functions: Operation of PIP and POP Changing m MAIN PICTURE L Press PIP INPUT to cycle through available inputs. To see which inputs can and cannot be used together, see How Connections Affect the PIP and POP - Table 1, page 14. Side-by-Side Changing PIP/POP Channels Press PIP CH to scroll up and down through memorized channels on Ant-A, and Ant-B.
Part IV: Operation Remote Control Functions: Display Formats This is a wide screen "IV (also known as a 18:9 TV). This shape reflects the new types of images available from HDTV and many DVDs. There are still many older style narrow screen images (called 4:3 aspect ratio) you will encounter. While there will never be a perfect solution for displaying a narrow image on a wide screen, Mitsubishi offers several display formats to choose from. [] Standard: This is the full screen format.
Part IV: Operation Non-Anamorphic Picture (4:3) Anamorphic Widescreen Picture (16:9)
Part IV: Operation Warning: Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on-screen for extended periods of time. Mix the types of pictures shown. Uneven picture tube aging is NOT covered by your warranty. The normal use of a TV should include a mixture of TV picture types. The most frequently used picture types should fill the screen with constantly moving images rather than stationary images or patterns.
Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock I Appendix A: B passin the V-Chip Lock I 0 I I Bypassing the V-Chip Lock After you set the lock, you need your passcode to view a V-Chip locked program, view the locked TV, cancel the lock, or enter the V-Chip lock menus. If you forget your passcode, you can view the locked TV without entering your passcode. This is done by pressing the number 9 and QV buttons on the remote TV control at the same time, when your passcode is requested.
Appendix B: Hi h Resolution Input Connection Compatibli Component-1 and Component-2 These inputs are compatible with component video signals from standard DVD players and other equipment sending a standard NTSC component video signal (480i). These inputs may also be compatible with newer DVD players sending a progressive NTSC component video signal (480p). Inputs Input Levels and Timing with Component Video [] [] Y Pr =l.
Appendix C: Remote Control Pro rammin A/V Receivers Mitsubishi ........ .............. Admiral .......... Aiwa ............ Danon .......... Fisher .......... Gerrard .......... Harman Kardon .... Jansen .......... JVC ............ Kenwood ........ Magnavox ........ Marantz ........ Mclintosh ........ Nakamichi ........ Onkyo .......... Opfimus ........ Panasonic ........ Philips .......... Pioneer .......... Quasar .......... RCA ............ Sansui .......... Sharp .......... Sony ..........
Appendix D: Cleanin and Service Cleaning Service Normally, light dusting with a dry, nonscratching duster will keep your TV clean. Use care when cleaning your TV with any other product. If you want to gently wipe down your TV with a lightly moistened soft cloth, first turn off and unplug your TV. You can add a few drops of mild liquid detergent to the water for oily dirt.
Appendix E: Troubleshooting • The TV remote control does not work. , , Check that the batteries are installed correctly. Check that the selected switch is set to "TV". , Be no further than 20 feet from the TV when using the remote control • The TV takes several seconds to respond to channel commands. • Press ENTER after a channel number to avoid delays. • Use the three digit number, i.e 002 for channel 2. • You cannot access a channel. ° Use number keys instead of CHANNEL up/down.
Index A E adding and deleting Advanced Features channels 35 menu 39 adaptors (BNC to RCA), 20 adjusting (convergence), alignment (connecting), assistance, espafiol, 33 maintenance, EXCH button on remote, memorize memory 40-41 16 2, 67 channels, (channel), 33 35 F formats 63 (display), N 56-57 front control panel, audio settings 55 40-41 (convergence), antennas M 12 46 naming channels, 35 naming inputs, 33 G B games, ghost, 23, 58 back panel, balance, passcode, 13
Index V S V-Chip Lock, 36-38 bypassing, safeguards, servicing, 4-5 entry to, 36 2, 5, 63 Hours/Lock signal types passcode 1080i, 56, 61 setting, 36 signal information, 480p (progressive DVD), 41, 61 720p, 61 ventilation, 37 37 4, 63 Video Display, 41 960i, 41 Video Mute, 41 Sleep Timer, 52 sound (adjusting), Special by Time, 38 ratings and categories, 480i, 41, 61 Spanish, 59 Video Settings, 47 46 33 Functions, SQV (Super 54 Quick View TM), 35 Mitsubishi stand, 4 STAT
Mitsubishi Pro'ection TV Limited Warrant MITSUBISHI PROJECTION TELEVISION LIMITED WARRANTY MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. ("MDEA") warrants to the original purchaser of this television that if purchased from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer, should it prove defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material: a. Parts. The lenticular (i.e. front picture) screen and/or the DiamondShieid TM is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 30 days.
