Mitsubishi WS-55809 Owner's Manual

Mitsubishi WS-55809 Owner's Manual

Mitsubishi projection television owner manual

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  • Page 1 Projection Television Models WT-46809, WS-55809, WS-55819, WS-65809 and WS-65819 visit our website at w w w. m i t s u b i s h i - t v. c o m...
  • Page 2 CAUTION : 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. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...4-5 Thank You Letter ...8 Unpacking Your New TV...9 Special Features ...9 Front Control Panel Functions ... 12 Back Panel Functions... 13 How Connections Affect: PIP and POP ... 14 Home Theater IR System ... 14 Connecting to Your New Mitsubishi Bigscreen: Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable ...
  • Page 4: 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 5: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 6 If you have questions regarding your television, call Consumer Relations at (800) 332-2119, or email us at M D E A s e r v i c e @ b i g s c r e e n . m e a . c o m To order replacement or additional remote controls or owner’s guides call (800) 553-7278...
  • Page 7: Thank You Letter

    Thank You Thank You Letter ...8 Unpacking Your New TV ...9 Special Features ...9...
  • Page 8 Part I: Thank You A Note of Thanks from Mitsubishi... Thank you for choosing Mitsubishi as your premier home entertainment partner. The development team at Mitsubishi understands that our customers are not average people: they demand and expect the very best. Hence, countless hours have been invested to produce a sophisticated product that we hope will meet all of your expectations.
  • Page 9: Unpacking Your New Tv

    Unpacking Your New TV Please take a moment to review the follow- ing list of items to ensure that you have received everything included: Remote Control (2) AAA Batteries Active AV Network™ Cable IR Emitter Cable Product Registration Card Owner’s Guide Quick Reference Card CABLE/DBS AUDIO...
  • Page 11: How Connections Affect

    Installation Front Control Panel Functions ...12 Back Panel Functions ...13 How Connections Affect: PIP and POP ... 14 Home Theater IR System ... 14 Connecting to Your New Mitsubishi Bigscreen: Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable ...16 Cable Box ...16 VCR ... 17 Audio Receiver...18 DVD Player...19 DTV Receiver ...20...
  • Page 12 Part II: Installation Front Control Panel Many remote control buttons are duplicated on the front control panel. These buttons are shaded in figure 1. Please see Remote Control Functions, pages 54-61, for an explanation of their usage. TIMER POWER ADJUST Figure 1.
  • Page 13 Back Panel INPUT OUTPUT MONITOR ANT-A LOOP OUT ANT-B ACTIVE A/V IR - HOME NETWORK THEATER 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 with each input, you may connect to the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal, but not both.
  • Page 14: Home Theater Ir System

    Part II: 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.
  • Page 15 Special Setups: A/V Equipment VCR: Do not connect the cables to the TV as directed on page 17. Connect the cables to the inputs labeled: •VCR 1, on the digital A/V receiver, models M-VR800 or M-VR1000. •VCR, on digital A/V receiver, models M-VR700 or M-VR900.
  • Page 16: Antenna Or Wall Outlet Cable

    Part II: Installation Connecting an Antenna, Wall Outlet Cable, or Cable Box Separate 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.
  • Page 17: Connecting A Vcr

    Connecting a VCR TV back panel HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT COMPONENT 480i / 480p 1 (YPrPb) 2 (YPrPb) INPUT OUTPUT MONITOR S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO- LEFT/ (MONO) AUDIO- RIGHT Incoming Cable ANT-A LOOP OUT ANT-B ACTIVE A/V IR - HOME NETWORK THEATER VCR back panel AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN...
  • Page 18: Audio Receiver

    Part II: Installation Connecting an Audio Receiver Stereo Audio System (Figure 1) Connect the audio cables from AUDIO MONITOR OUTPUT on the TV back 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.
  • Page 19: Connecting A Dvd Player

    Do not display the same stationary images on the screen for more that 15% WARNING: of your total TV viewing in one week. Examples of stationary images are letterbox top/bottom bars from DVD or other video sources, side bars when showing standard TV pictures on widescreen TV’s, stock market reports, video game patterns, station logos, web sites, or stationary computer images.
  • Page 20: Connecting A Dtv Receiver

    Part II: Installation Connecting a DTV Receiver DTV Connectors and Adaptors (Figure 1) The TV back panel has 5 RCA-type connec- tors, for the DTV connection. The back panel of your DTV receiver may use RCA- type 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...
  • Page 21: Dtv Receiver

    Connecting a DTV Receiver See Appendix B, page 65, for RGB video signal compatibility information. For digital audio connections, see your DTV receiver and A/V receiver Owner’s Guides. TV back panel INPUT OUTPUT MONITOR S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO- White LEFT/ (MONO) AUDIO- RIGHT ANT-A...
  • Page 22: Active A/V Network

    Part II: Installation Connecting the Active AV Network™ (Figure 1) The Active AV Network is a special feature that makes it easier to use your TV and Mitsubishi VCR equipped with Active AV Net- work. This feature will automate common TV-to-VCR functions.
  • Page 23 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.
  • Page 25 Setup Use of the Remote Control with Other A/V Products ... 26-27 on-screen menu system...28 Using ...28 Menu Screens (Overview)... 29-30 Setup Menu...31 Memorize Channels ...31 Input Assingment...31 A/V Connection...32 Language ...34 Clock Setting ...35 Captions Menu ...37 Channel Edit Menu...39 V-Chip Lock ...42 Advanced Features Menu...45 Timer ...
  • Page 26: Use Of The Remote Control With Other A/V Products

    Part III: Setup Use of the Remote Control with Other A/V Products To Program the Remote to Control Other Brands of Audio and Video Products: (Figures 1-5) Move the slide switch at the top of the remote to the product you want to control.
  • Page 27: Using

    Use of the Remote Control with Other A/V Products CABLE/DBS/DTV AUDIO DVD/LDP Player Codes DVD/LDP brand Code to enter: Mitsubishi (DVD) Mitsubishi (LDP) 016, 017 Panasonic Pioneer DVD (LDP) 252 (016, 017) Sony Toshiba To reset to default code, enter 000 Figure 4.
  • Page 28: The Menu System

    Part III: Setup Menu System Your TV has Mitsubishi’s exclusive on-screen operating system, which provides on-screen information for menu choices and changes (Figure 1). A picture (icon) will be highlighted when selected with the ADJUST arrows. The (icon) indicates that a submenu option can be displayed or an automatic function can be started.
  • Page 29: Setup Menu

    Menu Screens (Overview) MAIN MENU SETUP menu MEMORIZE CHANNELS :Ant-A Cable INPUT ASSIGNMENT AV CONNECTION (Home Theater) Language :English (Idioma) CLOCK ADJUST to select item then move to and change option. ENTER for menu or to start MENU to return Figure 1.
  • Page 30: Advanced Features Menu

    Part III: Setup Menu Screens (Overview) V-CHIP LOCK Menu (Figure 1) Block or allow programing based upon rating signals sent by the broadcast station, or by time. ADVANCED FEATURES Menu (Figure 2) Set your TV to turn on automatically, con- verge (align) the three main colors, display a blue screen when viewing an input with no signal, enhance the darker parts of...
  • Page 31 SETUP Menu: MEMORIZE CHANNELS MAIN MENU SETUP menu Memorize Channels :Ant-A Cable INPUT ASSIGNMENT AV CONNECTION (Home Theater) Language :English (Idioma) CLOCK ADJUST to select item then move to and change option. ENTER for menu or to start MENU to return Figure 1.
  • Page 32 Part III: Setup SETUP Menu: A/V Connection (Home Theater) A/V CONNECTION Menu (Figure 1) The A/V CONNECTION menu allows you to customize the way your TV works with other A/V components, for a complete home theater experience. You can adjust: A/V Network: Active or Off TV Speakers: On or Off A/V Receiver: None, Mits A, Mits B, or...
  • Page 33 SETUP Menu: TV Speakers and A/V Receiver MAIN MENU SETUP MENU AV CONNECTION menu (Home Theater) AV Network : Off TV Speakers (Internal) AV Receiver :Mits A Audio Output :Variable TV Volume Control ADJUST to select item then move to and change option MENU to return Figure 1.
  • Page 34: Audio Output

    Part III: Setup SETUP Menu: Audio Output, and Language 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.
  • Page 35 SETUP Menu: Clock Setting (Auto) MAIN MENU SETUP MENU CLOCK menu Clock Setting :Auto Time Zone :Eastern Daylight Savings :Applies Time Clock Time :N/A Set Day :N/A ADJUST to select item then move to and change option MENU to return Figure 1.
  • Page 36: Clock Time

    Part III: Setup SETUP Menu: Clock Setting (Manual) Clock Time (Figure 1) For the manual clock setting, select the cur- rent time, including AM or PM. Press to slowly adjust the time. Press and hold time. Set Day (Figure 2) When Manual has been selected for the Clock Setting, you need to select the current day of the week.
  • Page 37: Closed Captions

    CAPTIONS Menu: Closed Captions MAIN MENU CAPTIONS menu Closed Captions :On if mute CC Background :Gray ADJUST to select item then move to and change option MENU to return Figure 1. CAPTIONS Menu MAIN MENU CAPTIONS menu Closed Captions :On if Mute CC Background :Gray...
  • Page 38 Part III: Setup CAPTIONS Menu: CC Background CC Background (Figure 1) To make the closed captions easier to read, you can choose to display the background color as either black or translucent gray. The content of captions is determined by the broadcaster.
  • Page 39 CHANNEL EDIT Menu: Antenna and Channel MAIN MENU CHANNEL EDIT menu Antenna :Ant-A Channel :002 Memory :Added Name :KCBS :SQV1 ADJUST to select item then move to and change option ENTER for menu or to start MENU to return CANCEL Figure 1.
  • Page 40 Part III: Setup CHANNEL EDIT Menu: Memory and Name Memory (Figure 1) After all available channels have been mem- orized with Memorize Channels, page 31, weaker channels viewed with Ant-A or Ant-B can be added and unwanted channels can be deleted. Use the CHANNEL button on the remote control to view memorized channels.
  • Page 41 CHANNEL EDIT Menu: SQV (Super Quick View™) MAIN MENU CHANNEL EDIT menu Antenna :Ant-A Channel :002 Memory :Added Name :KCBS :SQV1 ADJUST to select item then move to and change option ENTER for menu or to start MENU to return CANCEL Figure 1.
  • Page 42 Part III: Setup V-CHIP Menu: V-CHIP LOCK V-CHIP 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.
  • Page 43 V-CHIP Menu: V-CHIP LOCK Ant-A 011 KTTV 480i Standard Stereo SAP TV-PG DLSV Figure 1. V-Chip signal information. If no V-Chip rating and/or category signal is sent from the broadcaster, no rating information will be displayed, and the V-CHIP LOCK will not be able to block the program or movie.
  • Page 44: V-Chip Lock

    Part III: Setup V-CHIP Menu: V-CHIP HOURS/LOCK BY TIME V-CHIP HOURS/LOCK BY 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 2) Select the times you would like the V-Chip to...
  • Page 45: Timer

    ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: TIMER, Timer Menu, and Set Time MAIN MENU ADVANCED FEATURES menu TIMER CONVERGENCE Video Mute Black Enhancement Video Display ADJUST to select item then move to and change option ENTER for menu or to start MENU to return Figure 1.
  • Page 46 Part III: Setup ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: Set Day, Input, and Channel Set Day (Figure 1) Select the days that the TV will turn on auto- matically. You can select Everyday, Mon-Fri (Monday through Friday), or the individual days of the week. Input (Figure 2) Select the input to use when the timer turns...
  • Page 47: Convergence

    ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: CONVERGENCE MAIN MENU ADVANCED FEATURES menu TIMER CONVERGENCE Video Mute Black Enhancement Video Display ADJUST to select item then move to and change option ENTER for menu or to start MENU to return Figure 1. CONVERGENCE MAIN MENU ADVANCED FEATURES MENU CONVERGENCE menu Red Convergence...
  • Page 48 Part III: Setup ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: Advanced Convergence, Advanced Convergence (Figure 1) After adjusting the Red Convergence and Blue Convergence, you can fine-tune your TV by adjusting the Red and Blue conver- gence at 64 individual points. Move the flashing bracket to a position needing adjust- ment by pressing , , , or .
  • Page 49: Audio Video Settings Menu

    AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu MAIN MENU AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS menu AV Memory Reset AUDIO SETTINGS VIDEO SETTINGS ADJUST to select item then move to and change option ENTER for menu or to start MENU to return Figure 1. AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu CABLE/DBS AUDIO POWER SLEEP...
  • Page 50: Audio Settings

    Part III: Setup A/V Setting Descriptions: Audio Audio Settings Bass enhances or reduces low fre- quency sound. Treble enhances or reduces high fre- quency sound. Balance adjusts the level of sound between the left and right speakers. Surround creates simulated stereo and surround effects.
  • Page 51: Video Settings

    A/V Setting Descriptions: Video Video Settings IRIS™ is the Intelligent Room Illumi- nation (light) Sensor. When IRIS™ is on, your TV will automatically adjust pic- ture contrast and brightness for best quality (Contrast and Brightness cannot be adjusted manually). Contrast provides a slider to adjust the white-to-black level.
  • Page 53 Operation Remote Control Functions... 54-61 Overview...54 Care and Operation ...55 Channel Selection ...56 Sleep Timer ...56 Active A/V Network...56 Home Theater IR System ...57 Special Functions ...58 Operation of PIP and POP... 58-59 Display Formats ...60 IMPORTANT NOTES ...62...
  • Page 54: Remote Control Functions

    Part IV: Operation Remote Control Functions: Overview Overview (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.
  • Page 55 Remote Control Functions: Care and Operation CABLE/DBS AUDIO POWER SLEEP VIDEO INPUT CHANNEL VOLUME AUDIO MUTE ENTER HOME EXCH ADJUST CANCEL MENU INFO PIP CH V-CHIP PIP INPUT GUIDE FORMAT PIP/POP STOP PAUSE REW/REV PLAY FF/FWD Figure 1. The remote control functions. Figure 2.
  • Page 56: Channel Selection

    Part IV: Operation Remote Control Functions: Channel Selection and Sleep Timer Channel Selection For Non-DTV Channels: Enter three numbers (for channel 2, press 002). Press the channel number and ENTER (for channel 2, press 2, then ENTER). Enter the channel number and wait four seconds.
  • Page 57: Home Theater Ir System

    Remote Control Functions: Active A/V Network When the slide switch is set to VCR, press- ing MENU on the TV remote control will: Turn the TV on and select input-1. Turn the VCR on and display the VCR menu. When using the Active AV Network™, always point the remote control towards the TV.
  • Page 58: Operation Of Pip And Pop

    Part IV: Operation Remote Control Functions: Special Functions When your remote control has been Pro- grammed to operate another manufacturer’s product, the function performed on each layer can vary. The most common functions are: POWER CHANNEL up/down Mitsubishi VCRs will be compatible with additional buttons Cable Boxes and Satellite Receivers POWER CHANNEL...
  • Page 59 Remote Control Functions: Operation of PIP and POP MAIN Side-by-Side PICTURE MAIN PICTURE POP 1 POP 2 MAIN POP 4 POP 5 PICTURE POP 7 POP 8 Ant-A 002 KCBS Standard TV-PG DLSV SQV-1 Ant-A 002 KCBS Standard TV-PG DLSV SQV-1 Changing PIP/POP Inputs Press PIP INPUT to cycle through available...
  • Page 60 Part IV: Operation Remote Control Functions: Display Formats This is a wide screen 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 61 Non-Anamorphic Picture (4:3) Anamorphic Widescreen Picture (16:9) Part IV: Operation...
  • Page 62 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.
  • Page 63: Appendix A: Bypassing The V-Chip Lock

    Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock Bypassing the V-Chip Lock After you set the lock, you need your passcode to view a V-Chip locked pro- gram, 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.
  • Page 65 Component-1 and Component-2 Inputs 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).
  • Page 66 Appendix C: Remote Control Programming Codes A/V Receivers Mitsubishi ..010, 011, 012, 013, 014, ....015 Admiral ..220 Aiwa... . 225, 226 Denon .
  • Page 67: Appendix D: Cleaning And Service

    Cleaning Normally, light dusting with a dry, non- scratching 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.
  • Page 68: Appendix E: Troubleshooting

    Index Problem • The TV remote control does not work. • The TV takes several seconds to respond to channel commands. • You cannot access a channel. • On-screen displays appear each time you change a function. • This is part of normal TV operation. •...
  • Page 69 Active A/V network 22, 56-57 adding and deleting channels 40 Advanced Features menu 30 adaptors (BNC to RCA), 20-21 adjusting (convergence), 47-48 alignment (convergence), 47-48 antennas (connecting), 13, 16-17 assistance, 6, 67 audio settings 50 back panel, 13 balance, 50 bass, 50 Black Enhancement, 48 blocking (enabling V-Chip), 43...
  • Page 70 Index safeguards, 4-5 servicing, 2, 5 signal types 1080i, 60, 65 480i, 48, 65 480p (progressive DVD), 14, 48, 65 720p, 65 960i, 48 Sleep Timer, 56 sound (adjusting), 50 Spanish, 29, 34 Special Functions, 58 SQV (Super Quick View™), 41 stand, 4 STATIONARY PICTURE WARNING, 23, 62...
  • Page 71: Mitsubishi Projection Tv Limited Warranty

    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 DiamondShield™ is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 30 days.
  • Page 72 If you have questions regarding your television, call Consumer Relations at (800) 332-2119, or email us at M D E A s e r v i c e @ b i g s c r e e n . m e a . c o m To order replacement or additional remote controls or owner’s guides call (800) 553-7278 visit our website at...

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