Mitsubishi Electric WD-52526 Owner's Manual
Mitsubishi Electric WD-52526 Owner's Manual

Mitsubishi Electric WD-52526 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 PROJECTION TELEVISION MODELS WD-52526 WD-62526 OWNER’S GUIDE Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
  • 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: Our Thanks

    Our Thanks... 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 .
  • Page 5 Appendices Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock ..........Appendix B: Remote Control Programming .
  • Page 6: Guidelines For Setting Up And Using Your New Widescreen Tv

    Important Information About Your TV Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV First Steps Name screen described above. See “Device Selection Menu.” Read the section entitled “Important Information • Channel Listings. Press GUIDE to view About Your TV” on the following pages. ChannelView™...
  • Page 7 Important Information About Your TV • Dust Filter. Clean the dust filter annually and • Video Settings. Change the video adjustments whenever you replace the lamp cartridge. See to get the best picture for your viewing conditions. Appendix E. See “Audio/Video Menu.” General Cleaning.
  • Page 8: General Warnings And Cautions, Notes On Installation And Operation

    Installation Notes Stand Requirement TV Model Number Stand Model Number CAUTION: Use these Mitsubishi TV models only with WD-52526 MB-52527 the Mitsubishi stand models shown here. Use with other WD-62526 MB-62527 stands can result in instability and possibly cause injury.
  • Page 9: Lamp Replacement

    Important Information About Your TV 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: 0, QV, 0 Standby Fan When the TV is off, you may hear a low-power standby fan.
  • Page 10: Important Safeguards

    Important Information About Your TV 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 Important Information About Your TV 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

    Important Information About Your TV 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 Chapter Television Overview Special Features of Your TV ......Package Contents ........TV Front Panel .
  • Page 14: Chapter 1: Television Overview

    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

    Chapter 1. Television Overview 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 Chapter 1. Television Overview TV Front Panel, continued Front-Panel LED Indicators LAMP Indicator Indicator Color TV Condition Additional Information None (indicator off) Normal TV on or standby condition. Normal operation. Begins to blink 30 seconds after turning off TV. TV TV just powered off and lamp is can be turned on before it begins to blink or after the Green, rapid blinking...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1. Television Overview TV Front Panel, continued STATUS Indicator Indicator Color TV Condition Additional Information None (indicator off) Normal TV on or standby condition. Normal operation. See Appendix E concerning dust filter cleaning. TV 1. Operating temperature is too high; will not operate when the dust filter is clogged and dust filter may need cleaning.
  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Chapter 1. Television Overview Remote Control Overview Figure 1, next page 1. Slide Switch: Selects the A/V device to be controlled 16. ENTER/EXCH: Selects a channel number or menu by the remote control. Set the slide switch to TV for item.
  • Page 19: Sleep Timer

    Chapter 1. Television Overview Remote Control, continued Figure 2. Installing batteries Care For Best Results from the Remote Control: • Be within 20 feet of the equipment. • Do not press two or more buttons at the same time unless instructed. •...
  • Page 20: Tv Back Panel

    Chapter 1. Television Overview TV Back Panel COMPONENT YPbPr (480i/480p/720p/1080i) INPUT INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO RECORD Analog Audio OUTPUT OUTPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO- LEFT/ (MONO) AUDIO- AUDIO- LEFT/ LEFT/ (MONO) AUDIO- (MONO) RIGHT AUDIO- AUDIO- RIGHT RIGHT MONITORLINK™/HDMI VIDEO 480i/480p/720p/1080i AUDIO PCM LINEAR SERVICE PORT...
  • Page 21: Digital Audio Output

    Chapter 1. Television Overview 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.
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  • Page 23 Chapter 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

    Chapter 2. Connecting H DTV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver 4. Optional: To allow use of the PIP feature with chan- nels from ANT 1 and the cable box, connect the with Component Video incoming terrestrial antenna or cable (not satellite) to Figure 1 ANT 1 on the TV back panel.
  • Page 25: Wall Outlet Cable

    Chapter 2. Connecting Wall Outlet Cable Older Cable Box Figure 3 This connection is not recommended. The other connec- tions described in this chapter provide better quality audio Connect the primary incoming coaxial lead cable to ANT 1 and video to the TV. on the TV back panel.
  • Page 26: Antenna With A Single Lead

    Chapter 2. Connecting Antenna with a Single Lead Antennas with Separate UHF and VHF Leads Figure 5 A. For an antenna with flat twin leads Figure 6 A 300-ohm-to-75-ohm transformer is required. This is not A UHF/VHF combiner is required. This is not included with the included with the TV, but is available at most electronics stores.
  • Page 27: Vcr And An Antenna Or Wall Outlet Cable (Audio & Video)

    Chapter 2. Connecting VCR and an Antenna or Wall Outlet 5. Connect either an S-Video or Composite Video cable from VIDEO OUT on the VCR back panel Cable (Audio & Video) to INPUT S-VIDEO/VIDEO on the TV back panel. Figure 7 Connect only one type of video cable.
  • Page 28: Vcr And A Cable Box (Audio And Video Direct Connections)

    Chapter 2. Connecting 4. Connect either an S-Video or composite video cable VCR and a Cable Box (Audio and Video from VIDEO OUT on the cable box to INPUT 1 S-Video Direct Connections) or VIDEO on the TV. Connect only one type of video Figure 8 cable.
  • Page 29: A/V Receiver (Stereo Or Surround Sound Audio System)

    Chapter 2. Connecting A/V Receiver (Stereo or Surround Check the A/V receiver’s Owner’s Guide for information concerning use of the digital input and switching between Sound Audio System) digital sound and analog stereo sound from the TV. Figure 9 Most setups require either a coaxial digital audio cable or stereo audio cables.
  • Page 30: Hdmi Device

    Chapter 2. Connecting DVI Device HDMI Device Figure 12 Figure 11 A DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI adaptor and HDMI cable and An HDMI-to-HDMI cable is required. This is not included with audio cables are required. These are not included with the TV. the TV.
  • Page 31 Chapter TV Operation Choosing a Program Source (Device Selection Menu) ..ChannelView™ Channel Listings ......On-Screen Information .
  • Page 32: Chapter 3: Tv Operation

    Chapter 3. TV Operation Choosing a Program Source ChannelView™ Channel Listings (Device Selection Menu) Figures 2 and 3 Press GUIDE while viewing ANT 1 to display a list of avail- Figure 1 able memorized digital (D) and analog (A) channel infor- Press DEVICE on the TV’s remote control to open the mation (if available from the broadcaster).
  • Page 33: On-Screen Information

    Chapter 3. TV Operation 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.
  • Page 34: Operation Of Pip And Pop

    Chapter 3. TV Operation 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: (Side-by-side pictures) Analog channels Devices on Video or S-Video inputs View as either main Devices on component...
  • Page 35 Chapter 3. TV Operation 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

    Chapter 3. TV Operation TV Display Formats programming not originally created in high definition. This is a widescreen TV, also known as a 16:9 TV. This These standard-definition programs usually originated shape reflects the new types of images available from with a 4:3 aspect ratio.
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  • Page 39 Chapter TV Menu Operations 3D Graphical Menu System ..... Main Menu ........Setup Menu .
  • Page 40: Graphical Menu System

    Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations 3D Graphical Menu System Your TV has Mitsubishi’s exclusive 3D Graphical on-screen operating system, which provides on-screen information for menu choices and changes using the TV’s remote control. Menu Screens Remote Control Buttons A picture (icon) is highlighted on the menu The following buttons on your remote control help you screen when selected with the ADJUST navigate within the...
  • Page 41: Main Menu

    Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations 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. Figure 1. Main menu, Setup selected Setup Select English or Spanish for menus and on-screen displays.
  • Page 42: Setup Menu

    Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Setup Menu Setup Menu ing CH . Select the Channel Menu to access further channel-editing features, such as channel add or Figure 2 delete, channel name, and SQV custom favorite channel memories. Clock Figure 3 You may choose to set the clock either manually or auto- matically.
  • Page 43: Software Version

    Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Setup Menu, continued When using the Auto option you may find that some channel and the TV will tune to this channel in memory channels send the incorrect time and the TV clock is when the timer turns it on. This includes sub-channels reset every time you tune to those channels.
  • Page 44: Input Name Menu

    Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Input Name Menu Icon Order Menu Input Name Menu Icon Order Menu Figure 5 Figure 6 Use the Input Name menu to: The Icon Order menu allows you to rearrange the device icons that appear in the Device Selection menu. Change •...
  • Page 45: Channel Menu

    Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Channel Menu Channel Menu For digital channels, when the broadcaster has sent a virtual channel number, the virtual channel number is Figure 7 shown in the text box and the original digital channel Signal-Strength is shown below on screen as a reference. One original Indicator channel number can be associated with several different virtual channels.
  • Page 46: Signal Strength

    Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Channel Menu, continued 3. While the channel number and SQV indicator (with Removing SQV Channels Using the Menu correct bank number) are still displayed on the screen, Highlight the box for the SQV bank number. press the CANCEL button.
  • Page 47: Captions Menu

    Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Captions Menu Captions Menu Background To make the analog closed captions easier to read, you Figure 8 For analog channels, broadcasters can send either can choose to display the background color as either black or gray behind the text. standard closed captions or text service.
  • Page 48 Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Captions Menu, continued Background Opacity Fonts The available font options are as follows: You can customize the background for digital captions using the following settings: • Default: Selected by the closed-captions pro- • Translucent: TV program is dimly visible behind the vider background Font 1: Monospaced font with serifs...
  • Page 49: V-Chip Lock Menu

    Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations V-Chip Lock Menu V-Chip Lock Menu Overview 2. Input a four-digit pass code using the number keys on the remote control. Figure 10 • Press CANCEL to delete a number and move The V-Chip Lock menu gives you access to three different back one space.
  • Page 50 Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations V-Chip Lock Menu, continued NOTE: To make the V-Chip restrictions active twenty-four 1. Highlight the U.S. V-Chip icon on the V-Chip Lock hours a day, set V-Chip Start and Stop to the same time. menu (figure 10) and press ENTER to open the U.S. V-Chip menu (figure 11).
  • Page 51: Lock By Time

    Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations V-Chip Lock Menu, continued 8. Repeat steps 3 through 7 for each additional rating Front Button Lock system you would like to set up. Figure 10 Front Button Lock lets you disable controls on the front 9.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations 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

    Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Audio/Video Menu Audio/Video Menu Figure 13 When the original video was filmed on 30-frame-per- second cameras, the Auto setting automatically applies video decoding, the same as is used with the Off setting. Film Mode is not effective for high-definition signals. TV Speakers This selection turns the TV’s internal speakers on or off.
  • Page 54: Audio Settings

    Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations NOTE: The effects of the audio settings of Bass, Treble, Balance and Surround only affect the sound heard through the TV speakers. Audio Settings • SAP (Second Audio Program): Additional mon- aural sound track that you cannot hear during normal TV viewing.
  • Page 55: Video Settings

    Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Video Settings • High: White images have a cool cast to them. This setting may provide the most realistic picture Press the VIDEO key repeatedly to cycle through the under bright lighting. Video options to the one you want to change. Use ADJUST to change settings.
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  • Page 57: Appendices

    Appendices Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock ....Appendix B: Remote Control Programming ....Appendix C: Specifications .
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  • Page 59: Appendix A: Bypassing The V-Chip Lock

    Appendices Appendix A: Bypassing the V- Chip Lock 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

    Appendices Appendix B: Remote Control Programming A/V Receivers Programming for Most Equipment Types A/V Receiver Brand Code MITSUBISHI 010, 011, 012, 013, 014 Move the slide switch at the top of the remote to the AIWA 225, 226, 241 position for the product you want to control. BOSE B &...
  • Page 62 Appendices Appendix B: Remote Control Programming, continued Cable Boxes, continued VCRs SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA 112, 113, 194 VCR Brand Code SIGNATURE 119,124,125,126,127,120,121,122 MITSUBISHI 001, 060, 067, 068, 061, 062, 002 SLMARK 105,101 AKAI 049, 034, 035, 036 SPRUCER AUDIO DYNAMIC STARCOM 119,124,125,126,127,120,121,122 BELL &...
  • Page 63 Appendices 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 • POWER to select the product you wish to control when an opera- •...
  • Page 64: Appendix C: Specifications

    Appendices Appendix C: Specifications Picture Technology Projection System 3 LCD, 0.7” x 3, 1280 x 720 pixels Lamp 110 watt high-pressure mercury discharge Reception Over-the-Air: VHF 2–13, UHF 14–69 Channel Frequency Reception Analog Cable: 1–125 Digital Cable: 1–135 Analog NTSC, Digital ATSC with sub-channels (all 18 video Over the Air formats) Channel Type*...
  • Page 65 RCA Pin Plug, Signal Type, Dolby Digital, PCM Physical Characteristics and Power Consumption Dimensions (inches) Power Models Weight (lbs.) Consumption Height Width Depth WD-52526 34” 49.6 17.8 225 watts WD-62526 40.5 58.3 19.9 225 watts The HDMI input is compliant with EIA-861B standards for standard, extended, and high-definition video; digital audio, and HDCP copy protection.
  • Page 66: Appendix D: General Cleaning

    Appendices Appendix D: General Cleaning IMPORTANT DO NOT use any kind of abrasive cleaner on the surface of the TV screen. 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.
  • Page 67: Appendix E: Filter Cleaning

    Appendices 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

    Appendices Appendix F: Lamp Cartridge Replacement CAUTION BURN DANGER! During normal operation, the surfaces inside the TV near the lamp are extremely hot. TOUCH THE LAMP CARTRIDGE BY THE HANDLE ONLY Do not touch the glass parts of the lamp cartridge. CAUTION: If the television is on, press POWER to turn it off and unplug the AC power cord.
  • 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. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...
  • Page 70: Appendix G: Troubleshooting

    Appendices Appendix G: Troubleshooting General TV Operation Symptom Remarks The TV remote control does not work. • Check that the batteries are installed correctly. • Check that the selected switch is set to “TV.” • Be no more than 20 feet from the TV when using the remote control. •...
  • Page 71 Appendices Appendix G: Troubleshooting, continued Picture Symptom Remarks PIP does not display a picture. • Make sure the V-Chip lock is off. • Not all inputs can be displayed as a PIP. There is a large black or gray rectangle on the The TV’s analog closed captioning has been set to “text”...
  • Page 72: System Reset Button

    Appendices Appendix G: Troubleshooting, continued Service System Reset Button If you are unable to correct a problem with your TV, consult your Mitsubishi dealer or a Mitsubishi Authorized If the TV does not respond to either the remote Warranty Service Center. control or the front panel controls or will not power off, press the SYSTEM RESET button on the front •...
  • Page 73: Trademark And License Information

    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

    Trademark and License Information 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

    Warranty Mitsubishi LCD Rear Projection Television Limited Warranty MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“MDEA”) warrants as follows to the original purchaser of this television from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer, should it prove defective by reason of against defects arising from improper workmanship and/or material: a.
  • 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, expenses or any other damages arising from product installation, or set-ups, any adjustments of user controls (including contrast, brightness, color, tint, fine tuning, sharpness), other adjustment necessary to prepare the unit for display or use, connection with any external audio receiver, antenna, cable or satellite systems, or service of products purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
  • Page 77: Index

    Index Index A/V Memory Reset. See Reset Film Mode (for films converted for broadcast) 53 A/V Receiver Filter Cleaning 67 and the Remote Control 61 Format Definitions 36 Freeze Picture. See Pause Connecting 29 Special Programming for the Remote Control 61 Front Button Lock 51 A/V Reset.
  • Page 78 Index Pause and PIP/POP 34 V-Chip Lock, Bypassing 59 PAUSE Key 18 V-Chip Lock Menu 49 PerfectColor™ Color Adjustment 55 V-Chip Menu 49 PIP/POP (Picture in Picture/Picture outside Picture) 34 V-Chip Ratings (U.S.) 52 PIP Device Selection Menu 35 POWER/TIMER Indicator. See LED Indicators and Programming the Remote Control 62 Connecting 27, 28 Troubleshooting 71...
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  • Page 80 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 © 2005 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. Written and Printed in U.S.A. 853B541B30 V28L Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine...

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