TV Software Do not attempt to update the software of this TV with software or USB drives not provided by or authorized by Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. Non-authorized software may damage the TV and will not be covered by the warranty.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
• Do not open this product. No consumer con- trols inside. Only a trained LaserVue™ technician should service this TV. Please call Mitsubishi at 1-800-332-2119 for assistance. The above two labels are located inside the back cover of the television in an area that should not be accessed by the user.
......Servic e and Customer Support Service If you are unable to correct a problem with your TV, consult Mitsubishi Consumer Relations at (800) 332-2119. • DO NOT adjust any controls other than those described in this Owner’s Guide.
(M6 X 20, 1.0 mm pitch) Steps 4 and 5 Stand and Wall-Mount Requirements CAUTION: Use this Mitsubishi TV model only with the Mitsubishi stand or wall-mount kit shown here. Other stands or wall-mounts may damage the TV or result in instability and possibly cause injury.
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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. Occasionally clean dust build-up from the air-intake grilles on the back and sides of the TV.
1080p through all processing until displayed. 3D Ready All Mitsubishi 1080p DLP HDTV’s are 3D Ready. This feature lets you experience the new 3D technologies applied to many recent movies and video games. Immerse yourself in your favorite video game, movie, or sporting event displayed in 3D.
1. Television Overview Home Theater Control Net Command with IR Learning Your Mitsubishi HDTV offers a new level of networking that seamlessly integrates selected older A/V products with new and future digital products. Net Command supports IR (infrared) control of products such as VCRs, DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite receiv- ers.
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Turn off the TV and unplug the set from the AC power source. Wait one minute and then plug the set back in. See Appendix E . If the LED is still on, contact your dealer or a Mitsubishi Autho- rized Service Center. Go to www.mitsubishi-tv.com or call...
A/V device to the TV. Use the nearby AUDIO R and L inputs for INPUT 1 or INPUT 3 if you wish to send audio to the TV. Note that the INPUT 3 composite video jack is automatically disabled when you connect to S-VIDEO (item 4).
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TV Back Panel, continued Mitsubishi recommends you use category 2 HDMI cables, also called high-speed HDMI cables, to connect HDMI 1.3 source devices. High-speed category 2 cables bring you the full benefits of Deep Color and x.v.Color. DVI Video. The HDMI inputs can also accept digital DVI video signals.
G uidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV Getting Started Check the TV cabinet for damage. If there is damage, do not plug in the TV. Call Mitsubishi Consumer Relations at (800) 332-2119. Review the important safety, installation, and oper- ating information at the beginning of this book.
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Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV, continued • To connect the TV to a personal computer, see “Using the TV with a Personal Computer,” page 20 . • Home-theater control can be set up after detec- tion of each device or can be postponed until any convenient time afterward.
See chapter 5, “TV Menu Settings,” to: • Set the TV clock ( page 48 ) • Set the TV Timer ( page 49 ) to have the TV power on at a preset time. • Select an Energy Mode to manage power use while the TV is off ( page 50 ).
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Setup Procedure for TV Inputs Power on the TV. Connect your devices to the TV, making note of which TV input is used for each device. See chapter 3, “TV Connections.” Note: If you wish to use an HDMI device’s CEC capa- bilities, follow the steps in Appendix D .
Program the TV’s remote control for your A/V receiver and set the TV remote’s slide switch to the AUDIO position to control A/V receiver volume. Set the switch back to the TV position to control the TV. • Use the remote control that came with the A/V receiver.
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About H ome-Theater Control Systems This summary offers some examples of the control methods available using the TV’s remote control. You may wish to use one or more of these methods in your home theater after completing Auto Input Sensing.
In the Auto Input Sensing screen, press highlight PC in the list of device types. It is impor- tant to use the name PC so that the TV can process the video signal correctly. Press EXIT to close the Auto Input Sensing screen.
TV. Image Resolution Your Mitsubishi TV can display resolutions from standard VGA (640 x 480) through 1920 x 1080 signals at a refresh rate of 60 Hz. See Appendix A , “ Specifications ”...
Picture Quality Usually, to receive the best picture quality, connect the source device video directly to the TV input without routing it through other devices. Cable Management One cable tie with a locking pin is supplied with the acces- sories.
Required: RCA component video cables, left/right analog stereo audio cables. Connect RCA-type cables from the on the device to the Y Pb Pr inputs on the TV main panel, matching the colored green, blue, and red connections. Connect left (white) and right (red) audio cables from the device to AUDIO L and R on the TV main panel.
INPUT 3 S-VIDEO on the TV main panel. Connect left (white) and right (red) audio cables from AUDIO OUT on the cable box or satellite receiver to INPUT 3 AUDIO L and R on the TV main panel. Connect the cable from the outside cable or satel-...
TV main panel Figure 5. Wall Outlet Cable Antenna with a Single Lead Mitsubishi strongly recommends you avoid using antennas with flat twin leads. Flat twin lead antenna wires are subject to interference which may adversely affect the performance of the TV.
To use the TV speakers with the VCR, connect left (white) and right (red) audio cables from AUDIO OUT on the VCR to the associated AUDIO L and R jacks on the TV main panel. If your VCR is mono (non- stereo), connect only the white (left) cable. Incoming...
When the name the new input CD/Audio or MP3 Player. Connect left (white) and right (red) audio cables from AUDIO OUT on the device to AUDIO L and R on the TV. Keep the connector in the the audio-only device.
This option allows you to view content from devices con- nected to an A/V receiver. The A/V receiver can send audio and video to the TV over a single HDMI cable. You can use an HDMI connection as described here in addition to an audio connection from the TV’s audio output.
Required: Component video and analog stereo audio cables supplied with the camcorder. Connect component video cables from on the camcorder to the TV’s Y Pb Pr component convenience jacks. Connect left (white) and right (red) audio cables from AUDIO OUT on the camcorder to AUDIO L and R on the TV.
Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer turns the TV off after the length of time you set. To set the TV to turn on at a certain time, see the Setup > Timer menu on page 49 . Setting the Sleep Timer Press SLEEP on the remote control.
Control of additional devices requires pro- graming (see Appendix C , “ Programming the Remote Control .” 3. SLEEP: Sets the TV to turn off within 2 hours in incre- ments of 30 minutes. 4. Digits/Letters: Press digits for channel numbers, then press ENTER for faster tuning.
“Special Operation Methods,” page 59 . Resetting the Remote Control If the slide switch is set to TV and the TV does not respond properly, reset the remote control. Press and hold POWER for several seconds until the key blinks twice and goes off.
Listen To indicator. Possible: Stereo, Mono, SAP (antenna sources only) 12. (Does not apply) 13. Day and time 14. Sleep Timer remaining time 15. Mute indicator 16. (Does not apply) 4. TV Operation and Features Ant 1 7-1 KABC-HD HD 16:9 Standard TV-PG FAV1 Stereo...
Press INFO. Press the FAV key. Wait for the TV to tune to a channel in the current Fav bank. Press th e FAV key repeatedly to cycle through the channels available in the current Fav bank.
DVDs support both of the formats described below. Anamorphic (or Enhanced for WideScreen TV) Indicates DVDs recorded to show widescreen images prop- erly on 16:9 TV sets using the TV’s Standard format mode (recommended). Non-Anamorphic (or 4:3, 1:33:1, Letter Box, or...
• Use only one source device at a time. • Back up the data on your USB drive before con- necting it to the TV. Mitsubishi is not responsible INPUT. for file damage or data loss. ENTER. Stop playback or change to a different TV input before disconnecting from the USB photo port.
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Press EXIT to close the Media Setup menu and return to the USB Photo menu. IMPORTANT The TV can read JPEG photo files as created by the camera. If you edit a photo file on a computer and resave the image, the TV may be unable to read the resaved file.
4. TV Operation and Features 3 D Video This section provides Instructions for viewing 3D video using the TV’s 3D feature. The 3D options are found in the Setup > 3D menu described on page 50 . Initial Set-Up Check if your HDMI 3D video source device outputs a 1080p 60-Hz signal.
Input Selection menu, perform Net Command Inputs Menu IR “learning,” enable/disable NetCommand HDMI control. Restrict TV use by program ratings and by time of Lock Menu day. Disable the control-panel touch keys. Set a pass code. Remote Control Keys for the TV Menu System...
PerfectTint Sliders To use PerfectColor and PerfecTint: Highlight the PerfectColor™ icon and press ENTER to display the PerfectColor menu. Settings are retained in memory independently for each TV input. • To switch between PerfectColor™ and PerfecTint™ adjustments, highlight Adjust Mode and press •...
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Use the On setting to let the colored screen remind you that the TV is powered on at times when there is no picture. The TV will power off after five minutes if it detects no video signal.
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5. TV Menus V ideo Menu Mitsubishi recommends you assign names to TV inputs before making video adjustments (use the Inputs > Name menu). Otherwise, adjustments will be reset to the defaults if you name inputs afterwards. To make video adjustments: •...
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Press (Computer image only) ENTER key to enter adjustment mode (in Stretch Plus format only). to move the picture up or down. 5. TV Menus to shift the image horizontally. to shift the image vertically.
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The Speakers option displays only if an A/V receiver connection has been detected. Note: NetCommand-controlled A/V receiver switching operates only when this option is set to AV Receiver and there is an A/V receiver connected to the TV’s AVR AUDIO OUTPUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT.
Caption 1–Caption 6: Caption signals sent by the broad- caster Default changes settings to those selected by the captions pro- vider, or, if none, to the TV’s own captions defaults. Use Fonts 1 through 7 to give captions a custom appearance. Large is the recommended size.
Edit channel options, including channel locking. • Set the TV’s internal clock. • Set the TV Timer to turn on the TV automatically at a designated time. • Set the energy mode for power consumption when the TV is powered off.
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Use the six Fav channel banks to store groups of your favorite channels. For example, you can set up a Fav channel bank for each of your favorite program types (e.g., sports, news, children’s programs) or set up a bank for each TV user. •...
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• The TV’s clock will be reset if you tune to a channel sending incorrect time data. To prevent unwanted clock resets, first use the Auto method to set the clock from a channel sending the correct time, then change the method to Manual.
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On, Off Daily, Mon-Fri, (every) Sunday, (every) Monday, (every) Tuesday, etc. Timer Select the day or days of the week for the Timer to turn on the TV. Time To set the time for the TV to come on: With the hour highlighted, press PM indicator.
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TV is turned off. The default setting is Fast Power On. Low Power uses less energy, but TV power-on takes longer and some TV features may be unavailable. Use the On setting for video games and movies that require 3-D glasses.
HDMI and CEC-Enabled Devices: If CEC conflicts occur, turn off CEC signals in one of these ways: a) Turn off all NetCommand for HDMI signals from the TV (Inputs > NetCommand HDMI Control menu), b) Turn off NetCommand HDMI signals for specific devices (Inputs > Name menu), or c) Turn off each device’s internal CEC capability.
• If you try to watch a blocked program or channel, or the TV is locked by time, a notice will appear prompting you for a pass code. To use the TV, input your four-digit pass code and press ENTER.
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Fantasy Violence. Applies to TV-Y7 only. Sexual Dialog. Applies in differing degrees to TV-PG and TV-14. Adult Language. Applies in differing degrees to TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA. Sexual Situations. Applies in differing degrees to TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA. Violence (graphic or realistic). Applies in differing degrees to TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA.
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ENTER to check (block) or uncheck (allow) rated content. Time Blocks all use of the TV during the time period you specify. You must enter a pass code to use the TV when the time lock is in effect.
• Net Command operates by sending remote control signals from the TV to your other devices via the IR emitters, telling the devices to play, record, change inputs, adjust volume, change channels, or perform other functions.
6. NetCommand IR Control IR E mitter Placement An IR emitter cable is included with the TV. The Net Command system uses emitters connected to the IR—Net Command Output jack to control other devices such as DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs.
Learn to open the Inputs > Learn screen for the device. The first function highlighted in the is always Power On. Aim the TV’s remote control at the TV and press ENTER to begin learning for that function. When the Power On text starts flashing, aim the device’s remote control at the TV and press and...
On-screen status display or information display Power Off Power Off See the following page for more on keys marked in the “Special Operation Method” column. ASSIGN YOUR CHOICE OF SPECIALIZED FUNCTIONS Name on TV See Special Remote Con- Operation trol Method Table POWER GUIDE CH/PAGE...
Press Press If the A/V receiver does not power on automatically, point the remote control at the TV (not the A/V receiver) and press POWER. Press POWER to power off the A/V receiver. Controlling Other A/V Receiver Functions TV’s remote With the A/V receiver powered on and selected, the TV’s remote operates the volume and mute functions.
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Page Up and Page Dn learning positions. Page Up Using Page Up/Down Page Dn If the device’s original remote control has separate keys for Channel Up/Dn and Page Up/Dn, the TV remote control’s CH/PAGE the two separate keys. “Learn” CHANNEL positions.
Power On. When finished “learning” the power and volume keys, either press EXIT to watch TV or leave the AV Receiver screen open to continue with Net Com- mand setup to control switching of A/V receiver inputs.
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Analog Stereo Audio Audio from sources with only analog stereo output (such as a VCR) can be sent either directly to the A/V receiver or through to the TV and then on to the A/V receiver. Mitsubishi recommends you send audio through the TV as shown in the example.
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Audio Switching Setup 1: Automatic A/V Rec eiver Switching to the TV Audio Input Most devices are set up to use the TV’s audio output like the VCR in this example; analog audio from the device is sent through the TV to the A/V receiver’s TV audio input.
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The HDMI connection allows you to route video signals from multiple devices over a single cable to the TV. See the diagram on the opposite page . The connected devices can be analog, digital, or a mixture or the two.
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DIGITAL HDMI AUDIO IN If you have used an audio connections to the TV’s AVR AUDIO OUTPUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jacks, it is recommended that you set up Net Command to control switching to the TV audio input. Perform the steps under “Audio Switching Setup 1: Automatic A/V...
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Use this setup to have Net Command control a device sending audio and video through the A/V receiver to the TV via HDMI. In the case of an analog source device, the A/V receiver must be able to digitize the signal for HDMI output.
If there is no channel-number information provided by the broadcaster or cable company, the TV creates a channel number. The created channel number uses the frequency number as the main channel number and the program number as the sub-channel number.
IMPORTANT When changing or deleting your pass code, you must use the remote control included with this TV. You cannot use a Mitsubishi remote control from another component or a “universal” remote.
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GUIDE (DVR only) • (PAUSE) • MENU (DVR only) • (PLAY) • 0–9 Number Keys Mitsubishi VCRs are compatible with some additional keys. Cable Boxes and Satellite Receivers • AUDIO (PAGE UP) • 0–9 Number Keys (on • QV CANCEL (last channel...
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With Audio Lock active, the remote control operates the volume and mute functions of the A/V receiver in all positions of the slide switch. Activate Audio Lock if you normally use an A/V receiver with your TV and other A/V equipment. Program the AUDIO position for your A/V receiver as described earlier in this section.
Many new HDMI devices have a feature called CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) or HDMI Control. Mitsubishi calls this feature NetCommand HDMI Control or NetCommand for HDMI. HDMI CEC allows one device, such as the TV, to control other devices, such as an A/V receiver or disc player.
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Note: You may not see the screen in fi gure 2 if the HDMI device has previously been detected by the TV. To check if CEC is enabled for the de- vice, see the Inputs > Name menu. If you are unable to change the device name, it indicates CEC is enabled.
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If control conflicts arise, you can: HDMI OUT • Turn off CEC in the other device’s setup menu. • Turn off TV control of an individual CEC device (see below). • Reset TV control of an individual CEC device (see below).
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Resetting HDMI Control or Removing an HDMI Device (Figure 6) Power off the device. Disconnect the HDMI cable. Press MENU on the TV remote control to enter the TV Main menu. Select the Inputs menu using the Select the Inputs > Name menu using the...
TV. Use care in this case, as changes you make to fix problems on individual channels also affect all other channels on the same input.
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NetCommand IR setups. Serv ice and Customer Support Service If you are unable to correct a problem with your TV, consult Mitsubishi Consumer Relations at (800) 332-2119. • DO NOT adjust any controls other than those described in this Owner’s Guide.
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• Check that the slide switch on the remote 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 or other device.
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You cannot program the TV to turn on auto- matically (Timer function) The TV will not turn on after being plugged in. If light on front panel is blinking, wait at least one and a half TV turned itself off and the light on the front panel started to blink.
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• The TV’s “Listen to:” setting may be set to SAP. • Check that the Speakers option is set to TV to hear sound from the TV speakers. • If using an A/V receiver, check that the Speakers option is set to AV Receiver to hear sound from the A/V receiver speakers.
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Room lighting may affect the signal. Have the remotes very close (6 inches or less) to the TV during Learning. • If learning a Mitsubishi remote control, make sure slide switch is not set to TV position. • Some, but not all, device key functions can be learned by NetCommand.
Mitsubishi television model that included this owner’s guide and owned by you. RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS. Software Not for Resale. You may not resell or otherwise transfer for value the Software, except in conjunction with a sale of the TV that Software has been pre installed.
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(but not limited to) some Embedded Software, the consumer is solely responsible for any replacement labor. For all other parts, we will provide the labor for a warranty repair by an authorized MITSUBISHI service center without charge for one (1) year from the original date of purchase at retail.
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MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to or misuse of the product (including any failure to carry out any maintenance as described in the Owner’s Guide including air vent cleaning or any product damaged by excessive physical or electrical stress);...
Auto-Off (Sleep Timer) 30 Auto-On (Timer) 49 A/V Memory Reset 82 A/V Receiver and TV Speakers 44 and TV’s Remote Control 61, 65, Audio Lock 72 Connecting 13, 28 Controlling Sound Volume 18 Disconnecting Analog 18 NetCommand IR Control 55, 59,...
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Lock Control Panel 54 Preset V-Chip Blocking 52 Low Power (Energy Mode) 50 Wired IR option 13 Main Panel (on back of TV) 12, 13 Media Setup Menu 37 Memorizing Channels 16, 46 Memory Reset, A/V 82 Moving the TV 7...
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800-553-7278 SYSTEM RESET If the TV does not respond to the remote control, control-panel touch keys, or will not power on/off, press the SYSTEM RESET button on the control panel. The blue LED will flash quickly for about one minute.