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Mitsubishi WS-65908 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Projection Television Models WS-55908 and WS-65908 ® visit our website at w w w. m i t s u b is h i - t v.c o m...
  • Page 2 CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USED SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 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”...

  • 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 System 4 Home Theater IR Control... 14-15 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 Thank You Letter ...8 Unpacking Your New TV ...9 Special Features ...9...

  • Page 8: T Thank You Letter

    Part I: Thank You We at Mitsubishi Would Like to Thank You To the Mitsubishi Consumer: Thank you for choosing Mitsubishi as your premier home entertainment partner. Whether this is your rst M i ts ubi s hi consumer electronics product or an addition to your growing Mitsubishi family, you should be proud and delighted for choosing one of the most technologically advanced bigscreens available today.

  • 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 (3) IR Emitter Cables Product Registration Card Owner’s Guide Quick Reference Card CABLE/DBS/DTV AUDIO POWER...
  • Page 10 nlike typical manufacturers, we have based our primary design and engineering capabilities in North America at our California headquarters. the engineers who design our television products live in the same communities as our customers. They know how our customers think and what their goals and desires are.

  • Page 11: Connecting To Your New Mitsubishi Bigscreen

    Installation Front Control Panel Functions ...12 Back Panel Functions ...13 How Connections Affect: PIP and POP ... 14 System 4 Home Theater IR Control ... 14-15 Connecting to Your New Mitsubishi Bigscreen: Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable ...16 Cable Box ...16 VCR ...

  • Page 12: I Front Control Panel Functions

    Part II: Installation Front Control Panel S-VIDEO VIDEO POWER Figure 1. Front Control Panel. IRIS™ Intelligent Room Illumination (light) Sensor. Turn this feature on or off using the VIDEO button on your remote control. When the IRIS is on, your TV will automatically adjust picture contrast and brightness for the best picture based on your room lighting.

  • Page 13: Back Panel Functions

    Back Panel INPUT OUTPUT MONITOR ANT-A LOOP OUT ANT-B IR EMITTER HOME THEATER STB (Set-Top-Box) This input can be used for the connection of any device with an S-Video output. 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.

  • Page 14: How Connections Affect: Pip And Pop

    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: Connect the cables to the TV as directed on page 17, with one exception. Connect the audio output connection to the appropriate input on the back of the A/V receiver (as shown in table 1). DVD: Connect the cables as directed on page 19 (using the COMPONENT-1 input), with one exception.

  • 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: Vcr

    Connecting a VCR TV back panel HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT COMPONENT 480i / 480p 640X480, 60HZ 1 (YPrPb) 2 (YPrPb) INPUT OUTPUT MONITOR S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO- LEFT/ (MONO) AUDIO- RIGHT Incoming Cable ANT-A LOOP OUT ANT-B IR EMITTER HOME THEATER VCR back panel AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN VIDEO OUT...

  • Page 18: Connecting An 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: Tdvd Player Or S-Video Device

    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: 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 Connecting a DTV Receiver See Appendix B, page 61, 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: Computer

    Part II: Installation Connecting a Computer with a VGA Monitor Output Connecting a Computer (Figure 1) Connect VGA Monitor Out from the com- puter to VGA on the TV back panel using a VGA compatible monitor cable. See Appendix B, page 61, for VGA signal compatability.

  • Page 23: Nimportant Notes #1

    Warning: Do not leave stationary, toolbar, or partial 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 VGA capability of this television is designed for occasional use ONLY. It is not meant to be used as a work station or to view static or odd-shaped images for an extended period of time.
  • Page 24 e’re proud of the many advances in digital television, in which we have played a major role. Digital broadcasting brings flawless pictures and sound. At its highest performence level, high definition television (HDTV) delivers images up to six times more detailed than standard analog television.
  • Page 25 Setup Programming the Remote Control: To Control Other A/V Products To Activate the System 4 IR ... 28-29 Home Therater IR Control on-screen menu system ...30 Using ...30 Menu Screens (Overview)...31-32 Setup Menu...33 Memorize Channels ...33 Assign Input ...33 Language ...33 Closed Captions Menu ...34 Channel Menu ...35 V-Chip Lock ...

  • Page 26: Programming The Remote Control: To Control Other A/V Products

    Part III: Setup Programming the Remote Control: To Control 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 Programming the Remote Control: To Control 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: Programming The Remote Control: To Activate The System 4 Home Theater Ir Control

    Part III: Setup Programming the Remote Control: To Activate the System 4 Home Theater IR Control Activation of the System 4 Home Theater IR Control For select brands of digital A/V receiver’s, you can set up the remote control to auto- matically select the correct audio input when you press the HOME THEATER button.

  • Page 29: Programming The Remote Control: To Activate The System 4 Home Theater Ir Control

    Programming the Remote Control: To Activate the System 4 Home Theater IR Control Testing System 4 for Proper Setup Move the slide switch to the position you wish to test. Point the remote at the TV. Press and release the HOME THEATER button.

  • Page 30: On-Screen Menu System

    Part III: Setup The 3D Graphical Your TV has Mitsubishi’s exclusive 3D Graph- ical on-screen operating system, which provides on-screen information for menu choices and changes A picture (icon) will be highlighted when selected with the ADJUST arrows. When selected, the appro- priate menu will appear.

  • Page 31: Menu Screens (Overview)

    Menu Screens (Overview) Figure 1. Setup menu Figure 2. Captions menu Figure 3. Channel menu Setup Menu (Figure 1) You can put channels in memory, turn on or off input connections of the TV, and select the menu system to display in English or Español (Spanish).

  • Page 32: Advanced 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 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 bright pictures, and change the line doubling...

  • Page 33: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu: Memorize Channels, Assign Input, and Language Figure 1. Memorize Channels Figure 2. Assign Input menu Figure 3. Language Memorize Channels (Figure 1) This selection memorizes the channels your TV can receive and skips the unused or weak channels. You can stop memorization at any time by pressing CANCEL.

  • Page 34: U Closed Captions Menu

    Part III: Setup Captions Menu: Closed Captions Captions Menu (Figure 1) Broadcasters can send either Standard or Text closed captioning. Standard closed captioning follows the dialogue of the char- acters on-screen and displays in a small sec- tion of the screen. Text closed captioning often contains information such as weather or news and covers a large portion of the on-screen program.

  • Page 35: Channel Menu

    Channel Menu: Antenna, Channel, Memory, Name, and SQV™ Figure 1. Channel menu Antenna (Figure 1) Select Ant-A, or Ant-B. For each antenna, you can add or delete channels in memory, name channels, and add channels to the SQV (Super Quick View™) list. Channel (Figure 1) Select the channel you want to add or delete...

  • Page 36: V-Chip Lock

    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 37 V-Chip Menu: V-ChipLock Ant-A 002 KCBS 480i Standard Stereo SAP TV-PG DLSV SQV1 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 38 Part III: Setup V-Chip Menu: V-Chip Lock Hours/Time V-Chip Lock Hours/Time (Figure 1) V-CHIP HOURS/LOCK BY TIME will allow you to activate the V-Chip or lock the entire TV during speci c hour s. V-Chip Start Time and V-Chip Stop Time (Figure 1) Select the times you would like the V-Chip to...

  • Page 39: Advanced Menu

    Advanced Menu: Timer Figure 1. Timer selection in the Advanced menu Figure 2. Timer menu Timer Menu (Figure 2) The timer can be turned On or Off. When On, you need to select the time to turn on, the day to turn on, and the channel to dis- play.

  • Page 40: Convergence

    Part III: Setup Advanced Menu: Convergence Convergence (Figure 1) Your Mitsubishi TV has three picture tubes which are aligned to properly converge the projected light beams on the screen. Each picture tube projects a single color of red, blue or green. During production, your TV was carefully adjusted to properly align these colors.
  • Page 41 Advanced Menu: Advanced Convergence, Video Display, and Press INFO for help Figure 1. Advanced Convergence screen There are more than 64 line intersections, but the a shi n g b r a cket w i ll o nl y s t o p a t the 64 adjustment points.

  • Page 42: Audio/Video Menu

    Part III: Setup Audio/Video Menu: AV Memory Reset, and Audio/Video Settings AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS menu (Figure 1) Each of the 11 inputs has its own A/V memory. You can adjust each input’s A/V memory in two ways. You can use the menu, or the remote control.

  • Page 43: Audio/Video Menu

    Audio/Video Menu: TV Speakers, and Audio Output Figure 1. Audio/Video menu TV Speakers (Figure 1) This selection will turn on or off the TV’s internal speakers. You may select Off when sending the sound through a sepa- rate stereo system or surround sound A/V receiver.

  • Page 44: Clock Menu

    Part III: Setup Clock Menu: Clock Setting (Manual) Clock Setting (Manual) (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 1) When Manual has been selected for the Clock Setting, you need to select the current day of the week.
  • Page 45 Clock Menu: Clock Setting (Auto) Figure 1. Clock menu (Auto) Clock Setting (Auto) (Figure 1) Setting the Clock Setting to Auto will automatically set the day and time using Extended Data Service (XDS) time data. This data is automatically retrieved from a PBS channel or other channel carrying this service.

  • Page 46: A/V Setting Descriptions

    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 47: A/V Setting Descriptions

    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 48 ver wish you were actually part of the movie or sitting in a field-level box at the 50-yard line, watching the game? The Mitsubishi total home theater system is the next best thing to being there. A home theater immerses you in both video and audio to a point of surrealism.
  • Page 49 Operation Remote Control Functions... 50-57 Overview...50 Care and Operation ...51 Channel Selection ...52 Sleep Timer ...52 System 4 Home Theater IR Control ...53 Special Functions ...54 Operation of PIP and POP... 54-55 Display Formats ... 56-57 IMPORTANT NOTES #2...58...

  • Page 50: Remote Control Functions

    Part IV: Operation Remote Control Functions: Overview Overview (Following page, g ur e 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 51: Care And Operation

    Remote Control Functions: Care and Operation CABLE/DBS/DTV AUDIO POWER HOME THEATER 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 52: 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 53: System 4 Home Theater Ir Control

    Remote Control Functions: System 4 Home Theater IR Control Requirements for Operation A/V devices connected as described on page 15. Cable Box connected as on page 16 or Cable Box with an S-Video output conneced as on page 19, Connecting an S-Video Device. TV connected to A/V receiver (TV Monitor Audio Out To A/V Receiver TV Input).

  • Page 54: Special Functions

    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 55 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 PIP A 017 480i Standard Stereo SAP TV-PG DLSV SQV1 Ant-A 002 KCBS PIP A 017 480i Standard...

  • Page 56: Display Formats

    Part IV: Operation Remote Control Functions: Display Formats This is a wide screen TV (also known as a 16:9 TV). This shape re e ct s t h e 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 57 Non-Anamorphic Picture (4:3) Anamorphic Widescreen Picture (16:9) Part IV: Operation...

  • Page 58: Important Notes #2

    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 59: 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 61: Appendix B: High De N I Tio N Input S Connect Io N Com P At Ib I Lity

    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 62: Appendix C: Remote Control Programing Codes

    Appendix C: Remote Control Programming Codes A/V Receivers Mitsubishi ..010, 011, 012, 013, 014, ....015 Admiral ..220 Aiwa... . 225, 226 Denon .

  • Page 63: 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, rst tu r n of f an d unpl u g your TV . Yo u can add a few drops of mild liquid detergent to the water for oily dirt.

  • Page 64: Appendix E: Troubleshooting

    Appendix E: Troubleshooting 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 65: Index

    adding and deleting channels 35 Advanced Features menu 39 adaptors (BNC to RCA), 20 adjusting (convergence), 40-41 alignment (convergence), 40-41 antennas (connecting), 16 assistance, 63 audio settings 46 back panel, 13 balance, 46 bass, 46 Black Enhancement, 41 blocking (enabling V-Chip), 36-38 brightness, 12, 47 bypassing (parental lock), 59 cleaning, 4, 63...
  • Page 66 Index safeguards, 4-5 servicing, 2, 5, 63 signal types 1080i, 56, 61 480i, 41, 61 480p (progressive DVD), 41, 61 720p, 61 960i, 41 Sleep Timer, 52 sound (adjusting), 46 Spanish, 33 Special Functions, 54 SQV (Super Quick View™), 35 stand, 4 STATIONARY PICTURE WARNING, 19, 23, 58...

  • Page 67: 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 68 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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