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Mitsubishi WD-52526 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 PROJECTION TELEVISION MODELS WD-52526 WD-62526 OWNER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 Record the model number, serial number, and purchase date of your TV. The model and serial numbers are on the back of the TV. Refer to this page when requesting assistance with this product. MODEL NUMBER (check one): WD-52526 WD-62526 SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE...
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information About Your TV Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV General Warnings and Cautions, Notes on Installation and Operation Important Safeguards FCC Compliance ..............Chapter 1: Television Overview Special Features of Your TV Package Contents...
  • Page 5 Service and Support Trademark and License Information Mitsubishi LCD Rear Projection Television Limited Warranty Index ................. . .

  • Page 6: Guidelines For Setting Up And Using Your New Widescreen Tv

    Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV First Steps Read the section entitled “Important Information About Your TV” on the following pages. Choose a location for your TV. • Allow for air circulation around the TV to help prevent overheating.
  • Page 7 • Video Settings. Change the video adjustments to get the best picture for your viewing conditions. See “Audio/Video Menu.” TV Care Know how to care for your TV: Lamp Cartridge. When the lamp cartridge needs • replacement, replace the lamp yourself and save the cost of a service call.

  • Page 8: General Warnings And Cautions, Notes On Installation And Operation

    Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. Non-authorized software may damage the TV and will not be covered by the warranty. C A U T I O N CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TV Model Number WD-52526 WD-62526 Stand Model Number MB-52527 MB-62527...

  • Page 9: Demo Mode

    Operating Notes Demo Mode This TV has a demo mode for use in retail stores. To turn off demo mode: 1. Press TV MENU. 2. When the menu appears, press the following buttons in sequence: Standby Fan When the TV is off, you may hear a low-power standby fan. This is normal operation. The fan cools advanced circuitry in this TV that must continue to operate even when the TV is turned off.

  • Page 10: Important Safeguards

    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.

  • Page 11: Replacement Parts

    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.

  • Page 12: Fcc Compliance

    Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 13 Television Overview Special Features of Your TV Package Contents TV Front Panel ........Remote Control .

  • Page 14: Chapter 1: Television Overview

    Special Features of Your TV Your new high-definition widescreen television has many special features that make it the perfect center of your home entertainment system, including: 16:9 Widescreen Picture Format Enjoy a full theatrical experience in the comfort of your home. View pictures as film directors intended them. Digital TV broadcasts, DVDs and newer video game consoles support this widescreen format.

  • Page 15: Tv Front Panel

    TV Front 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.
  • Page 16 TV Front Panel, continued Front-Panel LED Indicators LAMP Indicator Indicator Color TV Condition None (indicator off) Normal TV on or standby condition. TV just powered off and lamp is Green, rapid blinking cooling. Yellow, steady Lamp nearing end of useful life. 1.
  • Page 17 TV Front Panel, continued STATUS Indicator Indicator Color TV Condition None (indicator off) Normal TV on or standby condition. 1. Operating temperature is too high; dust filter may need cleaning. Yellow, steady 2. Room temperature is too high. Dust filter cover is not in place or not Yellow, blinking secure.

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Remote Control 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 TV operation. Control of other devices requires pro- graming (see Appendix B) 2.

  • Page 19: Sleep Timer

    Remote Control, continued Figure 1. Remote Control Overview Battery Installation Figure 2 Installing the Batteries: 1. Remove the remote control’s back cover by gently pressing the ribbed tab in the direction of the arrow and sliding off the cover. 2. Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (-) are correct.

  • Page 20: Tv Back Panel

    TV Back Panel INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO- LEFT/ (MONO) AUDIO- RIGHT DTV/CABLE/ VHF/UHF 1. ANT 1 (Antenna) ANT 1 can receive digital and analog over-the-air channels from a VHF/UHF antenna or non-scrambled digital/ analog cable source. 2. INPUT 1 and 2 ( Audio/ Video 1 and 2) Use INPUT 1 and 2 to connect a VCR, Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR, DVD player, standard satellite receiver, or other A/V device to the TV.

  • Page 21: Digital Audio Output

    TV Back Panel, continued 4. DVI Analog Audio Use these analog stereo audio inputs when using the HDMI input with a device that outputs DVI instead of HDMI, such as DVI output from a DVD player. Unlike HDMI, DVI does not carry audio information on the same cable, thus requiring a separate audio input.
  • Page 23 Connecting HDTV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver with Component Video Standard Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, or Other Device with S-Video ........Wall Outlet Cable .

  • Page 24: Chapter 2: Connecting

    H DTV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver with Component Video Figure 1 A coaxial splitter, RCA component video cables, and stereo audio cables are required. These are not included with the TV. 1. Connect the outside cable or satellite to CABLE IN or SATELLITE IN on the cable box or satellite receiver.

  • Page 25: Wall Outlet Cable

    Wall Outlet Cable Figure 3 Connect the primary incoming coaxial lead cable to ANT 1 on the TV back panel. INPUT INPUT YPbPr (480i/480p/720p/1080i) YPbPr (480i/480p/720p/1080i) S-VIDEO O S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO- AUDIO- LEFT/ LEFT/ (MONO) (MONO) AUDIO- AUDIO- RIGHT RIGHT DTV/CABLE/ VHF/UHF...

  • Page 26: Antenna With A Single Lead

    Antenna with a Single Lead Figure 5 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 trans- former.

  • Page 27: Vcr And An Antenna Or Wall Outlet Cable (Audio & Video)

    VCR and an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable (Audio & Video) Figure 7 A two-way RF splitter, 3 coaxial cables, right and left audio cables, and an S-Video or composite video cable are required. These are not included with the TV but are available at most electronics stores.

  • Page 28: Vcr And A Cable Box (Audio And Video Direct Connections)

    VCR and a Cable Box (Audio and Video Direct Connections) Figure 8 Two coaxial cables, two right and left audio cables, and either two S-Video cables or two composite video cables are required. These are not included with the TV but are available at most electronics stores.

  • Page 29: A/V Receiver (Stereo Or Surround Sound Audio System)

    A/V Receiver (Stereo or Surround Sound Audio System) Figure 9 Most setups require either a coaxial digital audio cable or stereo audio cables. In some circumstances, you may need to connect both digital audio and stereo audio. A. To connect an analog A/V receiver: Connect a set of stereo audio cables from AUDIO OUTPUT on the TV back panel to the TV AUDIO INPUT on the back of the A/V receiver.

  • Page 30: Hdmi Device

    HDMI Device Figure 11 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 the TV back panel to the HDMI device output. HDMI devices provide video and COMPONENT audio through this cable, so no other connection is INPUT...
  • Page 31 TV Operation Choosing a Program Source (Device Selection Menu) ChannelView™ Channel Listings On-Screen Information Operation of PIP and POP TV Display Formats Chapter ......

  • Page 32: Chapter 3: Tv Operation

    Choosing a Program Source (Device Selection Menu) Figure 1 Press DEVICE on the TV’s remote control to open the Device Selection menu (Figure 1). The Device Selec- tion menu allows you to select an input for viewing. The device or input currently displayed on the TV appears as a gold-colored icon.

  • Page 33: On-Screen Information

    On-Screen Information When you turn on the TV, change devices, change channels, or when you press the INFO key on the remote control, the TV displays 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 Figure 4 1.

  • Page 34: Operation Of Pip And Pop

    Operation of PIP and POP The picture-in-picture (PIP) and picture-outside-picture (POP) features let you view pictures from two different sources at the same time. The available combinations are: Analog channels Devices on Video or S-Video inputs View as either main Devices on component picture or sub-picture inputs...
  • Page 35 PIP Device Selection Menu Figure 7 The PIP Device Selection menu has the same general layout as the Device Selection menu. Grayed-out device icons are unavailable as PIP/POP sources. Selecting the PIP/POP Device Press the PIP DEVICE button on the remote control to display the PIP Selection menu.

  • Page 36: Tv Display Formats

    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.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3. TV Operation TV Display Formats...
  • Page 39 TV Menu Operations 3D Graphical Main Menu ........Setup Menu .

  • Page 40: Graphical Menu System

    3D Graphical Your TV has Mitsubishi’s exclusive 3D Graphical information for menu choices and changes using the TV’s remote control. Menu Screens A picture (icon) is 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.

  • Page 41: Main Menu

    Main Menu Press TV MENU on the remote control to open the Main menu, figure 1. See below for an overview of the settings available through the 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 input. Set the time for the TV manually or select Auto for the TV to automatically set the time based upon Extended Data Service (XDS) time data (usually broadcast by your local PBS station).

  • Page 42: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Setup Menu Figure 2 Figure 2. Setup menu Language Display the on-screen menus in either English or Spanish (Español). The first time you powered on your TV, you were requested to select an on-screen-menu language. If you choose to change the selection, all menu text will immediately switch to the language of your choice.

  • Page 43: Software Version

    Setup Menu, continued When using the Auto option you may find that some channels send the incorrect time and the TV clock is reset every time you tune to those channels. To prevent unwanted clock resets, use the Auto setting to set the clock from a channel sending the correct time, then change the setting to Manual.

  • Page 44: Input Name Menu

    Input Name Menu Icon Order Menu Input Name Menu Figure 5 Use the Input Name menu to: • assign useful labels to the TV inputs appearing in the Device Selection menu. • remove unused inputs from the Device Selection menu by turning off the input. Figure 5.

  • Page 45: Channel Menu

    Channel Menu Channel Menu Figure 7 Settings for the Channel Number Shown Figure 7. The Channel menu is divided into three sections. Prefer Digital When a memorized channel number is available in both analog and digital formats, check the Prefer Digital box to display digital channels and hide analog channels when using CH .

  • Page 46: Signal Strength

    Channel Menu, continued Removing SQV Channels Using the Menu Highlight the box for the SQV bank number. 2. Press ENTER to remove the check mark. Managing SQV Memory Banks Using the Remote Control Viewing and Changing SQV Banks Press the SQV button. 2.

  • Page 47: Captions Menu

    Captions Menu Captions Menu Figure 8 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.
  • Page 48 Captions Menu, continued Fonts The available font options are as follows: • Default: Selected by the closed-captions pro- vider Font 1: Monospaced font with serifs • • Font 2: Proportionally spaced font with serifs • Font 3: Monospaced font without serifs Font 4: Proportionally spaced without serifs •...

  • Page 49: V-Chip Lock Menu

    V-Chip Lock Menu V-Chip Lock Menu Overview Figure 10 The V-Chip Lock menu gives you access to three different types of TV locks. You must use a pass code to open this menu to enable/disable the lock options. The three differ- ent types of locks available are: Ratings (U.S.
  • Page 50 V-Chip Lock Menu, continued 1. Highlight the U.S. V-Chip icon menu (figure 10) and press ENTER to open the U.S. V-Chip menu (figure 11). 2. Press ADJUST to select On or Off. 3. If you selected On, press ADJUST Rating box. 4.

  • Page 51: Lock By Time

    V-Chip Lock Menu, continued 8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for each additional rating system you would like to set up. 9. Press TV MENU to return to the V-Chip Lock menu or press HOME to exit all menus. The V-CHIP Key Press the V-CHIP key on the remote control to turn the U.S.
  • Page 52 U.S. V-Chip Ratings 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.

  • Page 53: Audio/Video Menu

    Audio/Video Menu Audio/Video Menu Figure 13 Figure 13. Audio/Video Menu A/V Memory Reset A/V Memory Reset allows you to reset the A/V settings for a specific input or device to the original factory set- tings. Use ADJUST to select the input or device in the box and press ENTER.

  • Page 54: Audio Settings

    NOTE: The effects of the audio settings of Bass, Treble, Balance and Surround only affect the sound heard through the TV speakers. Audio Settings Analog and Digital Audio Settings A slider displays on screen for most settings. When the slider is displayed, it has a numeric value, so that 63 is the maximum, 31 is the mid-point, and 0 is the minimum.

  • Page 55: Video Settings

    Video Settings Press the VIDEO key repeatedly to cycle through the Video options to the one you want to change. Use ADJUST to change settings. A slider displays on screen for most settings. When the slider is displayed, it represents a numeric value, with 63 as the maximum, 31 as the mid-point, and 0 as the minimum.

  • Page 57: Appendices

    Appendices Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock Appendix B: Remote Control Programming Appendix C: Specifications Appendix D: General Cleaning Appendix E: Filter Cleaning Appendix F: Lamp Cartridge Replacement Appendix G: Troubleshooting System Reset Button ....... . . 72 TV Reset Menu .

  • Page 59: Appendix A: Bypassing The V-Chip Lock

    Appendix A: Bypassing the V- Chip Lock Appendices 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.
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  • Page 61: Appendix B: Remote Control Programming

    Appendix B: Remote Control Programming Programming for Most Equipment Types Move the slide switch at the top of the remote to the position for the product you want to control. 2. Press and hold POWER on the remote control. 3. Enter the first three-digit code listed for your equip- ment, and then release the POWER button on the remote control.
  • Page 62 Appendix B: Remote Control Programming, continued Cable Boxes, continued SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 112, 113, 194 SIGNATURE 119,124,125,126,127,120,121,122 SLMARK 105,101 SPRUCER STARCOM 119,124,125,126,127,120,121,122 STARGATE TELEVIEW 101,105 TOCOM 135,136 TOSHIBA UNIKA UNITED CABLE 119,124,125,126,127,120,121,122 UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR 129,130 ZENITH 117,100 DVD Players DVD Brand Code MITSUBISHI AIWA...
  • Page 63 Appendix B: Remote Control Programming, continued After entering the correct code for each position of the slide switch on the remote control, use the slide switch to select the product you wish to control when an opera- tional button is pressed. Only one of the devices listed below operates in each slide-switch position.

  • Page 64: Appendix C: Specifications

    Appendix C: Specifications Picture Technology Projection System Lamp Reception Channel Frequency Reception Channel Type* * Note for Digital Channels: The channel numbers displayed on screen are determined by the broadcaster or cable company and can vary from the standard frequency number. If there is no channel-number information provided by the broadcaster or cable company, the TV creates a channel number.
  • Page 65 Audio (Speakers) Digital Audio Output Physical Characteristics and Power Consumption Models Height WD-52526 34” WD-62526 40.5 The HDMI input is compliant with EIA-861B standards for standard, extended, and high-definition video; digital audio, and HDCP copy protection. The HDMI input is not intended for use with personal computers or devices outputting video signals with computer resolutions.

  • Page 66: Appendix D: General Cleaning

    Appendix D: General Cleaning 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. Top and Sides of the TV •...

  • Page 67: Appendix E: Filter Cleaning

    Appendix E: Filter Cleaning Cleaning the Dust Filter Clean the filter annually and whenever you replace the lamp cartridge. Tool needed: Phillips screwdriver 1. Turn the television off and unplug the AC cord. 2. Carefully access the back of the television. If the TV must be moved, use two people.

  • Page 68: Appendix F: Lamp Cartridge Replacement

    Appendix F: Lamp Cartridge Replacement CAUTION: If the television is on, press POWER to turn it off and unplug the AC power cord. Allow the television to cool for at least one hour before attempting to replace the lamp car- tridge.
  • Page 69 Appendices Appendix F: Lamp Cartridge Replacement, continued To order a new lamp under warranty, call (800) 332-2119. Please have model number, serial number and TV purchase date available. To purchase a new lamp after warranty, call (800) 553-7278 and order lamp part number 915P028010.

  • Page 70: Appendix G: Troubleshooting

    Appendix G: Troubleshooting General TV Operation Symptom The TV remote control does not work. The TV takes several seconds to respond. You cannot access a channel. On-screen displays appear each time you change a function. You cannot program the TV to turn on automati- cally (timer function) You have forgotten your V-Chip pass code.
  • Page 71 Appendix G: Troubleshooting, continued Picture Symptom PIP does not display a picture. There is a large black or gray rectangle on the screen. You cannot see a picture when playing a VHS tape. When viewing a stopped VCR, white lines are rolling on the screen.

  • Page 72: System Reset Button

    Appendix G: Troubleshooting, continued System Reset Button If the TV does not 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.

  • Page 73: Trademark And License Information

    Trademark and License Information LICENSOR’S SUPPLIERS DO NOT MAKE OR PASS ON TO END USER OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY, ANY EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION ON BEHALF OF SUCH SUPPLIERS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, TITLE, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

  • Page 74: Mitsubishi Tv Software

    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”).

  • Page 75: Mitsubishi Lcd Rear Projection Television Limited Warranty

    This LCD Projection Television uses three LCD panels to create the screen image. This technology creates the image using small dots, or picture elements (pixels). Your LCD Projection TV is manufactured to a high level of performance and quality, in fact, 99.99% perfect in the number of properly functioning pixels.
  • Page 76 Warranty Mitsubishi LCD Rear Projection Television Limited Warranty (continued) This limited warranty also excludes service calls where no defect in the product covered under this warranty is found, service calls related to unsatisfactory audio or visual reception or signal unless caused by a defect in the product that is covered under this limited warranty, all costs,...

  • Page 77: Index

    Index A/V Memory Reset. See Reset A/V Receiver and the Remote Control 61 Connecting 29 Special Programming for the Remote Control 61 A/V Reset. See Reset Antenna Adjusting 46 Connecting 26 ANT 1 Antenna Input 20 Audio/Video Menu 41, 53 Audio Inputs 20, 21 Back Panel (illustrated) 20 Batteries.
  • Page 78 Pause and PIP/POP 34 PAUSE Key 18 PerfectColor™ Color Adjustment 55 PIP/POP (Picture in Picture/Picture outside Picture) 34 PIP Device Selection Menu 35 POWER/TIMER Indicator. See LED Indicators QV (QuickView™) 18 Recording RECORD OUTPUT jack 21 VCR Connections 27, 28 REC Key 18, 63 Remote Control Batteries 19...
  • Page 80 © 2005 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. 853B541B30 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 Written and Printed in U.S.A. V28L...

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