Summary of Contents for Mitsubishi Electric DLP C9 Series
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OWNER'S GUIDE Guidelines for setting up and using your new widescreen TV start on page 7. For questions: Visit our website at www.mitsubishi-tv.com. E-mail us at MDEAservice@mdea.com. Call Consumer Relations at 800-332-2119. • For information on System Reset, please see the back cover.
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This equipment generates, uses and can CAUTION: Use these Mitsubishi TV models only with radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed the Mitsubishi stand models shown here. Other stands and used in accordance with the instructions, can result in instability and possibll/cause injury.
....ChannelView Channel Listings ....Trademark and License Information ..Redirecting Audio Output ....Controlling A/V Receiver Sound Volume ..Mitsubishi TV Software ....Status Display ......Warranty ......TV Signals and Display Formats ..... Index ......... 3D Video ......
SHALL BE CONNECTEDTO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF software or USB drives not provided by or authorized THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY by Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. Non- AS PRACTICAL. authorized software may damage the TV and will not be...
important Safety instructions Please read the following safeguards for your TV and EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING retain for future reference. Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. Read these instructions. LEAD IN WIRE Keep these instructions. CLAMP Heed all warnings.
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3D Ready easily find and select connected devices by name. All Mitsubishi 1080p DLP HDTV's are 3D Ready. This Home=Theater Control feature lets you experience the new 3D technolo- gies applied to many recent movies and video games.
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Basic Setu tion Please take a moment to review the following list of Review the important safety, installation, and oper- items to ensure that you have received everything. ating information at the beginning of this book. Choose a location for your TV. Remote Control •...
1. Basic Setup and Operation Remote Control Press to select a TV activity VCR CABL/SATTV DVD AUDIO and input. See page 21. Control-mode indicator for device type to control. Use the side button to ChannelView listings, page 22. change. TV main menu, page 32 Powers TV on or off.
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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 red LED is still on, contact your dealer or a Mitsubishi Authorized Service Center. Go to www.mitsubishi-tv.com or call 1-800-332-2119 to receive Authorized Service Center information.
1. Basic Setup and Operation Using the ANT (Antenna) input Setting Up Other inputs If using an antenna or direct cable service (no cable Connect your devices to the TV, making note of box), connect the incoming coaxial cable to the TV's which TV input jack is used for each device.
1. Basic Setup and Operation For an HDMI A/V receiver, select AVR from About Auto input Sensing/ the list of device types if the A/V receiver is Auto Output Sensing not recognized automatically. This TV's Easy Connect Auto Input Sensing feature HDMI CEC Devices Compatible with the TV's detects most connections...
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1. Basic Setup and Operation Selecting an input to Watch Watching DVDs or Videos Press ACTIVITY. TV Connected to a DVD Player, DVR, or VCR Press ACTIVITY and select a movie source from the Press V A and _ to highlight an input. Activity menu.
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1. Basic Setup and Operation Other TV Features Making Picture Adjustments • Activate Audio Lock to control your sound system To get the best picture under different viewing con- with the TV's remote control left in TV mode. See ditions, set the Picture Mode before changing other page 60.
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TVConnections Before You Begin Surround Sound Auto lnput Sensing For best surround sound audio quality, route audio- The TV's Auto Input Sensing feature automatically rec- signal cables or HDMI cables from the source device ognizes most connections and prompts you to identify directly to your A/V receiver or sound system.
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2. TV Connections Main Connection Panel DVI/PC iNPUT I RS-232C control jack offered on 837 series. (page 18) (page 18) (_ & HoM, 'L UUUUIUI DIGITAL VIDEO Y Pb Pr HDMI IR=NetCommand Output AUDIO (composite (component (page 46) (page 17) AUDIO OUTPUT Offered on 837 series.
Use the RS-232C interface to receive control signals from compatible home-theater control devices. See www.mitsubishi-tv.com for a list of control signals for this interface. 11. USB (837 Series) The TV can read JPEG photo files and rap3 or wma music...
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HDMI device output. HDMI devices provide video and described on this page. audio through the single cable. Required: Mitsubishi recommends you use category 2 (high- RCA-type component video cables speed) HDMI cables to connect HDMI 1.3 source Left/right analog audio cables.
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2. TV Connections Connect the incoming cable to the TV's ANT input. Satellite Receiver, DVD Player Cable BOX, Connect DVI devices (digital only) to the TV's HDMI input jacks. antenna Required: Analog stereo audio cables DVl-to-HDMI cable or DVl/HDMI adapter and HDMI cable antenna If you are using a DVl/HDMI adapter, it is important to...
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2. TV Connections VCRo,'OVOReco,'de," vcR or OVO Recorder A,,,o,,,,. o,. w .. Required: Two-way RF splitter Three coaxial cables Required: Right and left audio cables Two-way RF splitter Composite or component video cables Two coaxial cables Video and audio cables required to connect the TV Right and left analog audio cables to the cable box.
2. TV Connections Required: One HDMI-to-HDMI cable Most setups require either a digital audio cable or analog stereo audio cables. To send audio from TV This option allows you to view content from devices channels received on the ANT input or devices con- connected to an A/V receiver.
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TVFeatures The Activity menu lets you switch TV inputs. The inputs are organized into groups based on possible ways to use them. Press the ACTiViTYkey. Use A Y to move through groups of TV inputs. Use 4 I_ to select an input. Press ENTER to switch to the input.
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3. Using TV Features Selecting an Audio Output Device Press MOREand then 9 (AUDIO). Press A to show the Speakers option. The Speak- ers option will display only if there is a connection on a TV audio output. Press !_ to select either AV Receiver, Head- phones, or TV.
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3. Using TV Features This is a 16:9 widescreen TV suitable for images available from HDTV and many DVDs. You can view older-style, squar- Standard Distorted. Recommended ish images (4:3 aspect ratio) using one of the display formats Not recom- described on this page.
Using TV Features Watching 3D Video This section provides Instructions for viewing 3D video using 3D glasses and the TV's 3D feature. The Note: 3D glasses are required. 3D options are found in theAdjust > 3D Mode menu Press ACTIVITY. described on page 34.
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3. Using TV Features Connecting a Computer to the TV Use one of the connection methods listed below based on your computer's video output. Computer with HDMI DVI-to-HDMI cable Stereo audio Digital DVI audio and or an HDMI cable cables video output with an HDMI-to- DVl adapter...
WSVGA 1064 X 600 1024 X 768 image Resolution Your Mitsubishi TV can display the resolu- PC 720p tions shown in the chart from standard 1280 X 720 VGA (640 x 480) through 1920 x 1080 signals at a refresh rate of 60 Hz. The...
Replays the slide show or playlist. Back up the data on your USB drive before con- ENTER necting it to the TV. Mitsubishi is not responsible for any file damage or data loss. Pauses a slide show or playlist. Connect your USB card reader or USB drive to the TV's USB port.
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Back up the data on your USB drive before connect- • Still images recorded on digital cameras using the ing it to the TV. Mitsubishi is not responsible for any Exchangeable image File Format, version 2.1 (EXIF file damage or data loss.
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3. Using TV Features When the New Device Found screen displays, Photos and Moving Video assign the name Camcorder. as Composite Video Press BACKto close the New Device Found screen. Connect the camera to the TV using a composite video Press ACTIVITY, select Watch Movie >...
Using TV Features introduction to Home=Theater Control This TV offers a choice on home-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.
TVMenus Press MENUon the remote control to open the main menu and then select from one of these categories. Adjust Customize picture and sound settings. Captions Turn closed captions on and off; customize caption displays. Initial Perform basic TV setup. Set language, scan (memorize) channels and edit channel options, set the TV clock, set Lamp Mode, set auto-on TV Timer.
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TVMenus See page 35 for picture adjustments. Video Mut Displays a solid colored background when there is no video signal iiiiiii i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i!_i (non-antenna from the current input. The colored screen reminds you that the TV is powered on when there is no picture. The TV will power off ..
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Press A Y to move from one color bar to the next. Press 4 I_ to change settings. Press CANCEL to restore default settings. • Press MENUto return to the main menu. Advanced for each input. Mitsubishi recommends a professional installer make Advanced Picture allows you to save highly customized...
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TVMenus Assign names to TV inputs before making Press A V to highlight an option. video adjustments (New Device Found or Press 4 _ to adjust. Press BACKwhen finished. Inputs > Name menu). Adjustments will be reset to the defaults if you name or rename Picture While watching TV: Press the MORE key and then...
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TV Menus To make audio adjustments: • From the Adjust > Audio menu: Press A V to highlight an option Audio Press 4 _ to adjust. Press BACKwhen finished. While watching TV: Press the MORE k ey and then 9 (AUDIO) in the on-screen menu.
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TVMenus Captions on Analog Channels The TV can decode captions from the ANT INPUT and the composite VIDEO jacks. Broadcasters can send either standard closed captions or text service. Standard closed captions follow the dialogue of the program 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.
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TV Menus English Displays on-screen menus in either English or Spanish. Spanish Note: To listen to audio in other languages (when available), see Adjust > Audio > Listen To > SAP (analog signal) or Language (digital signal) on page 36. Set the TV clock to: Use the TV Timer to power on the TV automatically at a preset time...
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TVMenus Initial, c ontinued AntAir, You mustperform achannelscantoreceivedigitalchannels. Scansearchesforbroad- AntCable castchannels and addsthemtoTVmemory. Tostart channel scan: Highlightoneoftheinputselections basedonyourconnectiontotheANTinput: ..................... Scan Airwhen connectedtoan indoororoutdoorantenna. • Cablewhenconnectedtodirectcable(nocablebox> Pressl_to highlight SCAN. PressENTERtostartchannel memorization. Edit After channel scan, Edit lets you add and delete memorized channels. •...
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TV Menus Cablebox, Cam(corder), CO, DVD • Lets you assign or change names of inputs appearing in (DVD, DVD2, Biu=ray), DVR, Game the Activity menu. (Game, PS, Xbox, Wii), MP3 Player, Press _l _ to move between inputs. Press A Y to select a name. PC, Satellite, VCR, AVR You cannot change the name of the current input;...
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TV Menus h put , o ontinu d How is the Activity Menu Generated? The TV automatically generates the Activity menu based on recognized inputs. If the inputs have been named as device types, the TV groups the device types based on how they can be used.
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TV Menus TV Locks Parental Menu The TV comes from the factory with the rating locks turned off and with pre-set U.S. ratings TV-PG and movie rating PG. Turn on blocking for U.S. ratings to activate these rating restrictions. Use the Lock > Parental menu to change the level of blocking with U.S.
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TVMenus Parental Sets the time of day for enforcement of rating restrictions set in the Parental menu. Highlight the hour digits for Start Time. Press A V repeatedly to change the hour and associated AM/PM indicator. You can also just press and hold to move quickly through the numbers.
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TV Menus TV when the time lock is in effect. Blocks all use of the TV during the time period you specify. You must enter a pass code to use the Lock by Time. Lock Time, To set the lock and unlock times: Unlock Time Highlight the hour digits for the Lock Time.
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TV to your other devices via the IR (infrared) emitters, telling the devices to play, IR emitter cables are available for purchase record, change inputs, adjust volume, change chan- from Mitsubishi. Visit www.mitsuparts.com or call nels, or perform other functions. All this is accom- 800-553-7278 and request one of the following: plished with the TV's remote control left in TV mode.
DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. ® IR emitter cables are available for purchase from Mitsubishi. Request either part number 242D483020 A/V Receiver (two-ended cable) or part number 299P254020 (four- ended cable). Connect the plug end of the supplied IR emitter...
To perform this procedure, you need: • The remote controls for both the TV and the device you want to control. An IR emitter cable available from Mitsubishi. Note: To set up an A/V receiver, see "Setting Up AN Receiver Control," page 52.
5. NetCommand IR Control (837 Series) Operating NetCommand-Controlled Devices Note: Controlling Most Device Types if you have set up automatic input switching for the A/V receiver, the A/V receiver will automati- As an example of NetCommand control, if you are cally switch to the correct input for the device.
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5. NetCommand IR Control (837 Series) ENTER=Key Functions (cable boxes, satellite receivers, etc.) Some devices have two keys that have "enter" functions. One key is for menus and is often labelled SELECT or OK. A second key is for use with number keys for direct channel selection. NetCommand uses the same ENTER key for both operations.
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5. NetCommand IR Control (837 Series) NetCommand Specialized Device Keys Refer to this chart when "learning" device keys. "Learn" some, all, or none of the keys used for each device type. See page 48 for more on keys marked in the "Special Operation Method"...
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Control ofa NetCo rnandI Receiver Several types of A/V receiver control can be set up using the Inputs > AVR menu. • Power and volume. Seethe next page. • Audio switching. For most equipment setups, see Switching Audio to and from the A/V "Case 1: Automatic A/V Receiver Switching to the Receiver...
To perform this setup you need: • The remote controls for both the TV and the A/V receiver. An IR emitter cable available from Mitsubishi. Before You Begin Inputs > AVR screen, Perform Connect your A/V receiver to the TV and any addi- NetCommand IR "learning"...
A/V receiver or through the TV first. automatically to the correct input when you select a Mitsubishi recommends you send audio through the device in the TV's Activity menu. TV as shown in the example. The TV converts analog Three different connection arrangements are described audio to digital format to send to a digital A/V receiver.
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• if the text stops flashing before the check mark A/V receiver. appears, repeat this step. An IR emitter cable available from Mitsubishi. To erase the IR code just "learned," press CANCEL while the name is highlighted. An HDMI-to-HDMI cable to connect the A/V receiver to the TV and cables necessary to connect devices to the A/V receiver.
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6. NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver (837 Series) Setting Up A IV Receiver Control, continued Connect your audio/video devices to the A/V & Perform the procedure in "Case 2: Automatic A/V receiver. Note the name of the device connected Receiver Switching to a Surround Sound Device"...
Appendix Bypassing the Parental Lock ....Appendix Programming the Remote Control ... HDMi Control of CEC Devices ....Appendix TV Care ......Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting ......
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Appendices Appendix A: Mitsubishi DLP Projection C9 Series the Parenta! Lock 737 Series 837 Series Bypassing Parental Lock After you set the lock, you must use your pass code to: • View a locked program • View the locked TV •...
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Direct Input Selection POWER buttons: numbers and LAST(on some SLEEP(from MOREmenu) To use the remote after VOLUME Mitsubishi models) programming, press the side 0=9Number Buttons button to change the control mode to match the device type. (not all functions for all models)
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Appendices Programming the Remote Control Press the side button on the remote control to change to the correct mode for the product you want to control. Refer to the table below. Only one of each device type can be controlled in each mode.
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Each manufacturer chooses which CEC functions to Highlight On. support so it is difficult to predict which devices and features are compatible with Mitsubishi's HDMI Control. You may find that CEC functions for a specific device are limited. Highlight EXIT and press ENTER to close the New Device Found screen.
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Appendices HDMI Control of an HDMI A/V Receiver and Connected Devices Note: Connect the A/V receiver to the TV before con- Optional necting any other device to the AN receiver. digital audio connection "_ Enable HDMI Control for the A/V receiver as described in "Enabling HDMI Control of CEC Devices"...
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Appendices Resolving CEC Conflicts Using HDMI Control Because each manufacturer selects which CEC func- As an example of using HDMI Control, press PLAYon the device itself to: tions to support, some devices can conflict with other devices. If control conflicts arise, you can: •...
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Lamp-Substitution Alert MDEA recommends that you use only genuine Replacement Lamp Assemblies purchased directly from Mitsubishi or a Mitsubishi Authorized Dealer or Mitsubishi Authorized Service Center. MDEA advises that replacement lamps obtained separately from the Lamp Cartridge and/or Lamp Assemblies obtained from unauthorized sellers may be incorrect for your television, may not fit or perform properly and may even damage your television.
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Reinstall the lamp cartridge as described under ranty must be returned to Mitsubishi. Use the return "Installing the New Lamp Cartridge." shipping label provided and send to Mitsubishi Digital Electronics, America, 625 Braselton Parkway, Suite 200, Braselton, GA 30517. iMPORTANT:...
TV through the gap between the screen and screen frame. If you press a key and the mode indicator blinks five You may purchase Mitsubishi Screen Cleaner, part times, replace the remote control's batteries. number CLEANER-VSS, by calling (800) 553-7278.
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Appendices channel (a channel from the ANT input, a cable box, or Comparison Guide TV Reset satellite receiver), first check other channels from the You can resolve many common TV problems using same input before changing settings. If most other the reset functions described in the following table.
Appendices Appendix E: Troubleshooting, continued A/V Reset To reset audio and While viewing the TV, press the All Audio and Video settings are (for all inputs) video adjustments control-panel buttons ACTIVITY and returned to the original factory VOLUME DOWNat the same time. all inputs to the original settings, including Listen To, factory settings.
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Appendices General TV Operation The fan gets louder after the TV is shut off. Normal operation. The fan speeds up to cool the lamp quickly after the TV has been shut off. The TV iemoie coniioi does noi workl ..Check ihai ihe baiieiiesaie iiesh and insiaiied coiieciiyl Check that the control mode on the remote is set to TV.
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Appendices TV Channels ........... Symptom ..............channel changes. • Press ENTER after entering a channel number to avoid delays. Use a 4-digit number for an over-the-air digital channel. Use a 6-digit number for digital cable channels if your cable service is able to recognize 6-digit channel numbers. You cannot access a channel.
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Appendices Picture Symptom Remarks Pi iUie iikeahigh:definition ..N otaiisignai ;ehigh:deii itio signaas Toie eivehigh:deiini: ..picture, tion programming from your cable or satellite provider, you must subscribe to the provider s high-definition service. Some over- the-air broadcasts are in high-definition and can be received with TV has sound but no picture.
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ITT and RF formats cannot be learned. 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 mode is not set to TV. •...
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Appendices Appendix E: Troubleshooting, continued NetCommand IR Control (NetCommand-equipped models only) Symptom Remarks but there is no sound. Check to see if the A/V Receiver power is turned on. With A/V receiver power turned on, redisplay the Activ- ity menu and press ENTER to allow NetCommand correctly select the A/V Receiver input.
LICENSE GRANT. MDEA grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable, limited right and license to use one copy of the Software only with the Mitsubishi television model that included this owner's guide and owned by you. RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS. Software Not for Resale.
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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);...
Index index Closed Captions Color Adjustments INFO Key Reset Color 34, 72 ChannelView Computer USB Menu 28 Accent Lighting and Display Formats IR Emitter Placement Activity Menu 21 Connecting Output (jack) 16 IR NetCommand Automatic Generation Contrast Change Input Name 40 Control Panel 9 Customizing Lamp Cartridge Replacement...
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Index Picture System Reset 9, 73 Picture+ Adjustments Picture Menu Adjustments Test Picture 33 Picture Quality and Film Mode 3D GLASSES EMITTER Jack 3D Video 25, 34 Troubleshooting Time. SeeClock Power On/Off 9, 12 Timer (auto-on) Troubleshooting Time Zone. SeeClock Troubleshooting Ratings (TV and Movie) 43 Remote Control...