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  • Page 1 L T-3280/LT-3780 T-3280/LT-3780 LCD Flat Panel LCD Flat Panel HDTV Display & Media Center Display & Media Center Owner’s Guide Owner’s Guide visit our website at : visit our website at : www.mitsubishi-tv.com HDTV www.mitsubishi-tv.com...

  • Page 2: For Your Records

    To operate as a complete HDTV, the display must be connected to the media center using both required MonitorLink™ cables. See Chapter 2 for more information. MODEL NUMBER: LT-3280/LT-3780 Flat Panel HDTV DISPLAY SERIAL NUMBER MEDIA CENTER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information General Warnings and Cautions Declaration of Conformity Important Safeguards ..............Stand Removal Instructions Chapter 1: Product Overview Package Contents...
  • Page 4 Chapter 3: NetCommand ® Setup and Editing ® NetCommand Introduction ® NetCommand Initial Setup Edit NetCommand® ..............Add an A/V Receiver Add Devices .
  • Page 5 Chapter 6: Connecting and Using a PC Connecting a PC to the Display Setting PC Resoluiton ............. . . PC Display Formats .

  • Page 7: General Warnings And Cautions

    CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER 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 9: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read the following safeguards for your LCD Flat Panel HDTV and retain for future reference. Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD Flat Panel HDTV. 1. Read, Retain and Follow All Instructions Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the LCD Flat Panel HDTV. Retain the safety and oper- ating instructions for future reference.
  • Page 10 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 11: Stand Removal Instructions

    Stand Removal Instructions • A minimum of TWO PEOPLE are needed to safely remove the stand. • One person needs to hold the stand while the other person removes the stand screws. This is necessary to prevent the stand from falling to the floor. •...
  • Page 13 Product Overview Package Contents ........Special Features .

  • Page 14: Chapter 1: Product Overview

    9. One Quadruple IR Emitter cable. Allows NetCommand to control up to four (4) A/V devices. 10. LT-3280/LT-3780 Owner’s Guide (not pictured) 11. LT-3280/LT-3780 Quick Setup/Reference Guide (not pictured) 12 Product Registration Card (not pictured) 13. TV Guide On Screen® Interactive Guide:...

  • Page 15: Special Features

    Special Features Your new LT-3280/LT-3780 LCD Flat Panel HDTV (display + media center) has many special features, which include: Two-Piece Design for Maximum Installation Flexibility The LT-3280/LT-3780 display and media center are designed to work exclusively together as an integrated HDTV. You can place the display on one side of the room, and with only two connecting cables, place the media center on the other side of the room with your A/V Receiver, VCR, DVD Player, and other A/V devices.

  • Page 16: Display Top Control Panel

    Chapter 1: Product Overview Display Top Control Panel The buttons on the top control panel of the display are also found on the remote control and media center front panel. See Remote Control Overview in this chapter for information about how to use these buttons. Display Power Indicator and IR Sensors Power Indicator The media center and display power on and off together...

  • Page 17: Media Center Front Control Panel

    Media Center Front Control Panel Except for SYSTEM RESET and the memory card reader Eject buttons, the buttons on the media center Front Control Panel are also found on the remote control and display top control panel. The top row of labels show the control functions when no TV menus are displayed on the screen.

  • Page 18: Remote Control Overview

    Chapter 1: Product Overview Remote Control Overview Figure 1, following page To send signals to the TV, point the remote control at the display. 1. Slide Switch: Selects the A/V product to be controlled by the remote control. For NetCommand® device control, select CABLE/DBS/DTV.

  • Page 19: Remote Control Operation

    Figure 1. Remote Control Overview Remote Control Operation Battery Installation Figure 2 Installing the Batteries: 1. Remove the remote control’s rear cover by gently pressing the ribbed tab in the direction of the arrow and sliding off the cover. Chapter 1: Product Overview 2.

  • Page 20: Display Rear Panel

    Chapter 1: Product Overview Display Rear Panel o provide complete HDTV funtionality, the display and media center must be connected using both MonitorLink™ terminals [A] and [B] Remove the covers shown in the lower diagram to access the inputs described on this page. A .

  • Page 21: Media Center Rear Panel

    Media Center Rear Panel o provide complete HDTV funtionality, the display and media center must be connected using both MonitorLink™ terminals [A] and [B]. A. MonitorLink™ RS-232C Control Use the supplied RS-232C cable to connect the RS-232C terminal on the display [A] to the RS-232C terminal on the media center [A].

  • Page 22: Audio Line Out

    Chapter 1: Product Overview Media Center Rear Panel, continued 6. Antenna (ANT-1 MAIN, ANT-2 AUX) ANT-1 MAIN and ANT-2 AUX can each receive both digital and analog over-the-air channels from a VHF/UHF antenna or non-scrambled digital/analog cable channels Your primary viewing signal source should be connected to ANT-1 MAIN.
  • Page 23 Connecting Essential MonitorLink™ Connections AC Power Cords ........External Devices and NetCommand Wall Outlet Cable .

  • Page 24: Chapter 2: Connecting

    Figure 2. MonitorLink™ Digital A/V cable (required and provided) The media center is designed specifically to work with the LT-3280 and LT-3780 displays. The MonitorLink™ RS-232C control connection allows the media center to turn the display and media center automatically on or off and control A/V devices connected to the media center.

  • Page 25: Ac Power Cords

    AC Power Cords Figure 3. AC power cords for display and media center After you have connected all A/V devices to the media center, connect the display to a nearby AC wall outlet, then connect the media center to a AC wall outlet. The blue light next to the Power button on the front panel of the media center will start blinking.

  • Page 26: External Devices And Netcommand ® Overview

    Chapter 2: Connecting External Devices and NetCommand NetCommand is able to control many current audio and video devices by sending remote control signals from the media center to each device through IR emitters. Additionally, it is also able to learn the remote control signals used by most audio video devices not already in the media center’s memory.

  • Page 27: Wall Outlet Cable

    Wall Outlet Cable (can be used with a CableCARD™) Figure 4 It is very important to connect the incoming cable for your primary viewing source to ANT-1, especially for CableCARD™ use. 1. Connect the primary incoming coaxial lead cable to ANT-1 MAIN on the media center rear panel. 2.

  • Page 28: Antenna With Twin Flat Leads

    Chapter 2: Connecting Antenna with Twin Flat Leads (not for use with CableCARD™) Figure 6 For an antenna with twin flat leads: A 300-ohm to 75-ohm transformer is required. This is not included with the media center, but is available at most electronics stores. 1.

  • Page 29: Using A Cablecard

    Using a CableCARD™ To start the CableCARD initialization process, insert a CableCARD into the CableCARD slot located on the media center rear panel, then press Power on the remote control. An initial screen will automatically display for a few minutes, with information that your Cable Provider will need in order to start service.

  • Page 30: Antenna Or Wall Outlet Cable To A Vcr

    Chapter 2: Connecting Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable to a VCR Figure 8 A two-way RF splitter, 3 coaxial cables, right and left audio cables and a S-Video or (Composite) Video cables are required. These are not included with the media center. 1.

  • Page 31: Cable Box To Vcr

    Cable Box to VCR Figure 9 A two-way RF splitter, 4 coaxial cables, right and left audio cables and an S-Video or Video cable are required. These are not included with the media center. 1. Connect the incoming cable to IN on the RF splitter. 2.

  • Page 32: A/V Receiver Or Stereo System

    Chapter 2: Connecting A/V Receiver or Stereo System Figure 10 A digital audio cable and stereo audio cables are required. The digital audio cable is provided. The stereo audio cables are not included with the media center. “Y” splitter cables may also be required. 1.

  • Page 33: Dvd Player Or Other Component Video Device

    DVD Player or Other Component Video Device Figure 12 Component video cables and audio cables are required. These are not included with the media center. 1. Connect the Component Video cables from Y/Pr/Pb VIDEO OUT on the back of the DVD player to COMP-2 on the media center rear panel, matching the correct connection: Y to Y (Green), Pr to Pr (Red), Pb to Pb (Blue) 2.

  • Page 34: Hdmi Output Device

    Chapter 2: Connecting HDMI Output Device (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, DVD Player, Etc.) Figure 13 An HDMI to HDMI cable is required. This cable is not included with the media center. Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI input on the media center rear panel to the HDMI output on the source device output.

  • Page 35: Dvi Output Device

    DVI Output Device Figure 14 A DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI adaptor and HDMI cable and audio cables are required. These are not included with the media center. They may be available at your local electronics retailer. 1. Connect the DVI-to-HDMI cable (recommended) (or DVI/HDMI adaptor with an HDMI cable) from the DVI device’s rear panel to the media center’s rear panel.

  • Page 36: Ir Emitters And Netcommand

    Chapter 2: Connecting IR Emitters and NetCommand® Figures 15 and 16 A quadruple IR Emitter cable is included with the TV The four (4) IR emiters connected to the IR emitter cable (see Accessories in Chapter 1) are used by the NetCommand system to control up to four other devices, such as a VCR, DVD player, Cable box, and a Satellite receiver.

  • Page 37: Ir Emitter Placement

    Chapter 2: Connecting IR Emitter Placement Figure 16 Figure 16. IR Emitter Placement Recommendations...

  • Page 38: Compatible Ieee 1394 Device

    Chapter 2: Connecting Compatible IEEE 1394 Device It is possible to connect devices to the media center that have IEEE 1394 connectors but are not compatible with the media center or with the NetCommand ® control system. Areas of compatibility to consider are: 1.

  • Page 39: Connection Styles

    Connection Styles There are two different connection styles that can be used when connecting IEEE 1394 devices. Use the style that fits your network of audio/video products. Direct Device-To-Device Style The IEEE 1394 offers you the capability to chain devices, unlike previous audio and video connections where you had to individually connect each device directly to the media center.

  • Page 40: Helpful Hints

    Chapter 2: Connecting Helpful Hints Q My VCR (or other device) does not have two sets of stereo audio outputs. How can I connect this device’s audio to both the media center and the A/V Receiver? A. There are two solutions: 1.
  • Page 41 ® NetCommand ® NetCommand Introduction ® NetCommand Initial Setup Edit NetCommand® ........Add an A/V Receiver .

  • Page 42: Chapter 3: Netcommand® Setup And Editing

    Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing ® NetCommand Introduction NetCommand makes your TV the heart of your Home Theater NetCommand® is an intelligent control system that makes your Mitsubishi TV the heart of your home theater. With NetCommand, the TV sends signals to the other devices in the system via the IR emitters, telling the devices to play, record, change inputs, adjust volume, change channels and many more functions.

  • Page 43: Netcommand ® Initial Setup

    To take advantage of the versatility of your new HDTV, Mitsubishi recommends that you set up ® NetCommand as soon as you finish connecting your A/V devices and power on the LCD Flat Panel TV for the first time. Although setting up NetCommand is optional, TV Guide On Screen can not control connected cable boxes or record TV programs unless NetCommand is set up.

  • Page 44: Finish Screen

    Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing ® NetCommand Initial Setup, continued Figure 3. Device Setup screen Note: If you selected “Other” for any of the device names, the media center can “Learn” the connected device by following the Edit NetCommand instructions. For many device types, non-listed models will operate in the same way as the listed models and you can still use the pre-loaded setting.

  • Page 45: Edit Netcommand

    Figure 6. Finish screen It is still necessary to memorize the available channels for Antenna-1 (and Antenna-2, if used). You may do that by going to the TV Main menu and selecting Antenna. Instructions to memorize channels are found in the Antenna menu section.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing If the number of connected inputs changes, you will need to delete the A/V receiver through Edit NetCommand and add it again, as described above. Figure 8. A/V Receiver Input screen A/V Receiver Input Learn Screen Figure 9 Figure 9.
  • Page 47 Add an A/V Receiver, continued Name Screen Figure 11 The Name screen allows you to change the default name for the A/V receiver to a custom name of up to eight characters (including a blank space), selecting from letters, numbers, and nine different characters. Using the media center’s remote, press ADJUST select each letter, then press ENTER to move to the next position.

  • Page 48: Add Devices

    Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing Edit NetCommand Note: Mitsubishi’s NetCommand allows you to edit your home theater configuration. You can add new devices, change device settings and connections, delete devices and learn remote control IR signals not already in NetCommand memory.
  • Page 49 Add Devices, continued [Device] Screen Figure 16 If you selected “None” for a device type during initial setup, you can later add a device with this screen. This screen also opens when you select the Change option in the Edit NetCommand screen. The sample screens here show the choices for adding a VCR;...
  • Page 50 Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing Add Devices, continued [Device] Advanced Learn Screen Figure 18 After learning the basic device keys, the [Device] Advanced Learn screen allows you to learn any special keys for your device. Most common IR remote control signal formats can be learned by NetCommand.

  • Page 51: Change Devices

    Add Devices, continued IR Code for [Device] Screen Figure 22 This screen only displays if an added device has the same IR code as a previously added device of the same type and manufacturer. You can specify the IR setting for the new device.

  • Page 52: Delete Devices

    Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing Edit NetCommand ® : Delete Devices Delete Device Screen Figure 25 Selecting Delete from the Setup menu, displays the Delete screen. You can choose to delete a single device by selecting the device you would like to delete, or you can delete the entire NetCommand configuration.

  • Page 53: Using The Remote Control With Netcommand

    Using the Remote Control with NetCommand Below is a list of several manufacturers devices tested and shown to be compatible with NetCommand. These devices can be controlled without changing the setting of the remote control from the media center to another device. NetCommand may be able to operate additional models since many manufacturers use the same control signals to operate some or all of the models they offer.

  • Page 54: Netcommand ® On-Screen Buttons

    Chapter 3: NetCommand® Setup and Editing ® NetCommand On-Screen Buttons To use the media center’s NetCommand feature, you need to provide some detailed information during the setup. You must define the manufacturer of the devices that are connected to the media center, or “learn” the IR code remote control signals for the device connected.

  • Page 55: Graphical Menu System

    3D Graphical Your TV also has Mitsubishi’s exclusive 3D Graphical information for menu choices and changes, using the media enter’s remote control. Menu Screens A picture (icon) will be highlighted on the menu screen when selected with the ADJUST arrows. You may then make changes within the menu or access sub- menus, if available.
  • Page 57 IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Using the “Learn” Feature to Control IEEE 1394 Devices Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically Device Selection Menu ........Using the DEVICE MENU Button to Display Menus Device Menu .

  • Page 58: Chapter 4: Ieee 1394 Devices And Netcommand® Controlled Recordings

    Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Using the “Learn” Feature to Control IEEE 1394 Devices NOTE: See pages 32–33 for information regarding compatible IEEE 1394 devices and connection styles. The media center is not able to control IEEE 1394 devices that use other types of control protocols. Incompatible digital audio, video and/or control information will still be able to pass from one device through the These incompatible devices may not appear on the Device Selection menu or in the Review screen of the Edit NetCommand menu.

  • Page 59: Adding Ieee 1394 Devices Automatically

    Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically When an IEEE 1394 device is connected into the media center and is powered On, the new device will automatically announce its presence. This process is called device discovery and can take up to 1 minute.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically, continued IEEE 1394 Device Type Screen Figures 3 and 4 If the new IEEE 1394 device is also connected using analog inputs, you will need to define the device type. Select the type of device, such as a VCR.

  • Page 61: Device Selection Menu

    Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Device Selection Menu When you press DEVICE on the media center’s remote control, the Device Selection menu (Figure 7) displays. If NetCommand® has not been set up, the Device Selection menu allows you to select an input for viewing. If NetCommand is set up, the Device Selection menu allows you to select the device for viewing, select audio from the display’s internal speakers or A/V receiver,...

  • Page 62: Using The Device Menu Button To Display Menus

    Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Using the DEVICE MENU Button to Display Menus Device Menu If NetCommand is setup, pressing the remote control’s DEVICE MENU button displays the transport menu if the input is a VCR or DVD. Another press of the DEVICE MENU button will display menu for the current device source, if available.

  • Page 63: Using The Guide Button To Display Channelview™ And Menus

    Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Using the GUIDE Button to Display ChannelView™ and Menus GUIDE and Devices (1394 or IR Controlled) For NetCommand compatible satellite receivers and some cable boxes, GUIDE will display the on-screen programming guide for the receiver or cable box. Press ADJUST and ENTER to navigate the displayed Guide.

  • Page 64: Netcommand® Controlled Recordings

    Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Setting up Recordings Figure 13 Through NetCommand, you can automatically start and stop recordings and send signals from one playback device to a recording device. Recordings can be made on recordable devices connected to the media center.

  • Page 65: Peer-To-Peer Connections

    Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Record List Figure 14 Press GUIDE while viewing the Record To screen to see a list of all currently programmed recordings. A maximum of 32 recordings can be scheduled. Figure 14. Record List screen Cancel Current Recordings To cancel a recording in progress, press DEVICE to display the Device Selection menu and highlight the...

  • Page 66: Using A/V Discs

    Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Using A/V Discs An A/V Disc is an external hard drive that stores music, picture and/or video files, and is usually connected using an IEEE 1394 cable. A/V Disc Track List Screen Figure 15 When viewing an A/V Disc, press GUIDE to display its Track List.

  • Page 67: Mediacommand™ And Memory Card Playback

    Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings MediaCommand™ and Memory Card Playback Warning: Some memory cards available on the market are not properly certified to follow the card type specifications noted below and cannot be used by the Card Reader. If the Card Reader is unable to read one of your memory cards, please transfer the files to a properly certified card.
  • Page 68 Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings MediaCommand™ and Memory Card Playback, continued MP3 or WMA7 Audio Playlist Menu Figure 18 1. Press GUIDE to display the Playlist menu. 2. Using ADJUST to move the highlight to different tracks (CH up/down will change pages of the Playlist).

  • Page 69: Direct Vcr Recording From An Antenna Or Cable Source

    Chapter 4: IEEE 1394 Devices and NetCommand® Controlled Recordings Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source Pressing REC (record) on the media center’s remote control will function the same way as pressing the record button on the VCR’s remote control or front panel. To record directly from antenna or cable: 1.
  • Page 71 TV Menu Operations Main Menu Choices ........Setup Menu .

  • Page 72: Chapter 5: Using The Tv Menu

    Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu Main Menu Choices Setup Menu Figure 1 Use the Setup menu to select English or Spanish as the language for the menus and on-screen displays. Adjust Color Balance Automatically or manually (PerfectColor™). Color Balance uses six colors, Magenta, Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan and Blue to obtain color balance.

  • Page 73: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Figure 8 Figure 8. Setup Menu, NetCommand Option Language Display the on-screen menus in either English or Spanish (Español). The first time you powered On your media center, you were requested to select an on-screen menu language. If you choose to change the selection, all menu text will immediately switch to the language of your choice.

  • Page 74: Netcommand Menu

    Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu NetCommand Menu Figure 11 Figure 11. NetCommand Menu NetCommand Detailed information regarding setting up and editing the NetCommand menu is found in Chapter 3. The Edit NetCommand screens allow you to add new devices, change or edit traditional and IEEE 1394 devices, turn devices and unused inputs On or Off, set up TV Guide On Screen®, delete a single device or delete the...

  • Page 75: Antenna Menu

    Antenna Menu Figure 14 Figure 14. Antenna Menu The Antenna Menu options are available for use with analog and digital channels on Antenna-1 and Antenna-2. You can memorize channels, add or delete channels, name channels and add channels to an SQV (Super Quick View™) bank.

  • Page 76: Using The Remote Control

    Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu Antenna Menu, continued SQV (SuperQuickView™) Using The Menu Screen Figure 15 SQV (SuperQuickView™) allows you to put together banks of your favorite channels from Antenna 1 and Antenna 2. You can store channels in any of the 9 different SQV memory banks.

  • Page 77: Time Menu

    Time Menu Setting the Clock You may choose to manually or automatically set the clock that your media center will use for recording or timer functions. You cannot schedule recordings if the clock is not properly set. Manual Figure 16 To manually set the clock, you need to select the current time, including AM or PM, current date, time zone for your area and the Daylight Savings time setting.

  • Page 78: Captions Menu

    Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu Captions Menu Figure 18 For analog channels broadcasters can send either Standard or Text closed captioning. Standard Closed Captions follows the dialogue of the characters on- screen and displays in a small section of the screen. Text Closed Captions often contain information such as weather or news and covers a large portion of the screen.

  • Page 79: Customizing Digital Settings

    Captions Menu, continued: Customizing Digital Settings Fonts You can customize the text of digital captions by selecting the font of your choice. The available Font options are as follows: • Default - Selected by the Closed Captions provider • Font 1 - Mono-spaced font with Serifs •...

  • Page 80: V-Chip Rating Guidelines

    Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu V- Chip Rating Guidelines 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 81: V-Chip Lock Menu

    V- Chip Lock Menu V-Chip Lock Menu Overview Figure 20 The V-Chip Lock menu gives you access to V–Chip options and to non-V-Chip TV-locking options as well. You must use a pass code to open this menu to enable/ disable the lock options. The two different types of locks available are: •...
  • Page 82 Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu Setting V-Chip Options 1. Highlight the V-Chip icon menu and press ENTER to open the V-Chip menu. 2. Press ADJUST to select On or Off. 3. If you selected On, press ADJUST TV Rating box. 4.

  • Page 83: Audio/Video Menu

    Audio/ Video Menu Figure 23 Figure 23. Audio/Video Menu, Settings A/V Memory Reset A/V Memory Reset allows you to select the device which will have the A/V Settings returned to the original factory settings. To return a device’s memory to the original factory settings, select the device and then press ENTER.

  • Page 84: A/V Setting Descriptions

    Chapter 5: Using the TV Menu A/V Setting Descriptions: Audio NOTE: The effects of the Audio Settings of Bass, Treble, Balance and Surround affect the sound heard through the display’s internal speakers only. Using the AUDIO Button on the Remote Control To adjust individual Audio settings directly with the remote control: 1.

  • Page 85: Video Settings

    A/V Setting Descriptions: Video Using the VIDEO Button on the Remote Control To adjust individual Video settings directly with the remote control: 1. Press VIDEO to cycle through the available settings. 2. Press ADJUST to adjust the setting. After 5 seconds of inactivity, the setting display will disappear.
  • Page 87 Connecting and Using a PC Connecting a PC to the Display Setting PC Resoluiton ........PC Display Formats .

  • Page 88: Chapter 6: Connecting And Using A Pc

    Chapter 6: Connecting and Using a PC Connecting a PC to the Display Figure 1. A 15 pin PC monitor cable and an audio video cable is required. These are not included with the TV. To connect a PC to the display (audio and video), do the following: 1.

  • Page 89: Setting Pc Resoluiton

    Chapter 6: Connecting and Using a PC Setting PC Resoluiton Figure 16 For the correct screen resolution (pixels), while the PC is displayed on screen, use the PC’s Control Panel settings, as shown below (for most PC’s). Your display can display VGA, SVGA, XGA, and SXGA refresh rates. 1.

  • Page 90: Pc Display Formats

    Chapter 6: Connecting and Using a PC PC Display Formats LT-3280 Display PC Video Signal Displayed Format VGA (640 x 480) 1366 x 768 SVGA (800 x 600) 1366 x 768 1366 x 768 XGA (1024 x 768) WXGA (1280 x 768)

  • Page 91: Pc Video Settings

    Position selection. ◊ Auto Position Press ENTER on the remote control to automatically center the PC screen image. Chapter 6: Connecting and Using a PC Supported PC Timings Resolution Horizontal Vertical LT-3280 640 X 480 31.47kHz 60Hz (VGA) 37.86kHz 72Hz 37.50kHz...
  • Page 93 Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting ........Using the System Reset Button Using the Reset Menu .

  • Page 94: Chapter 7: Troubleshooting And Support

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support Troubleshooting Problem When the HDTV is turned on for the first time, the NetCommand WELCOME screen does not appear (see figure 1, page 36). The HDTV remote control does not work. The media center takes several seconds to respond.
  • Page 95 Problem V-Chip is not working. The media center will not turn on after being plugged in. After a power outage (or after the media center power cord was accidentally unplugged), the blue light on the front of the media center starts to blink. The media center turned itself Off and the blue light on the front panel starts to blink.
  • Page 96 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support Problem The TV Audio icon or A/V Receiver icon is grayed out and not selectable. Devices are grayed out in the Device Selection menu or the PIP Selection menu. Cannot see the A/V Receiver menu. Screen is black when trying to view digital channels or IEEE 1394 device.
  • Page 97 Problem All IEEE 1394 devices disappear. Cannot rediscover a deleted IEEE 1394 device An IEEE 1394 device has been plugged in but does not appear in the Device Selection menu (not discovered). Cannot record to or from the IEEE 1394 device, including Dub recordings.

  • Page 98: Using The System Reset Button

    Chapter 7: Troubleshooting and Support Problem ChannelView program recording failed. After pulling out a memory card during playback, the media center is not responding, Can’t see a thumbnail picture in the JPEG menu, or can’t see a track/song name in the Playlist menu.

  • Page 99: Appendices

    Appendices Appendix A: Specifications Appendix B: On-Screen Information Displays Appendix C: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock: Appendix D: Input Connection Compatibility Appendix E: Scan Rates for Input/Output Sources Appendix F: Using PIP and POP Appendix G: TV Display and DVD Formats Appendix H: Remote Control Programming Codes Appendix I: Device Control with NetCommand Appendix J: NetCommand®...

  • Page 100: Appendix A: Specifications

    Appendix A: Specifications Software Updates: From time to time, Mitsubishi may offer software updates to expand the features or operation of this media center. When these updates are available they will be announced on our web site, Mitsubishi-tv.com. If you return your Owner’s registration card, with your model and serial number, you may receive written notification of available software updates.
  • Page 101 LT-3280/LT-3780: 16:9 (widescreen) Media Center: H 3.8” x W 17.0” x D 17.3” LT-3280 Display: H 25.4” x W 32.4” x D 12.8” LT-3780 Display: H 28.5” x W 37.3” x D 12.8” Media Center: 12.4lbs. LT-3280 Display: 68 lbs.

  • Page 102: Appendix B: On-Screen Information Displays

    Appendix B: On-Screen Information Displays When you turn on the HDTV (media center and display), change Devices, change Channels or when you press the INFO button on the remote control the current status will display. Below are the most common displays;...

  • Page 103: Appendix C: Bypassing The V-Chip Lock

    Appendix C: 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 program, view the locked TV, cancel the lock, or enter the V-Chip Lock menus. If you forget your passcode, you can view the locked media center without entering your passcode.
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  • Page 105: Appendix D: Input Connection Compatibility

    Appendix D: Input Connection Compatibility 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 are also compatible with newer DVD players sending a progressive NTSC component video signal (480p).

  • Page 106: Appendix E: Scan Rates For Input/Output Sources

    720p signals from Ant-1, Ant 2 or IEEE 1394 720p signals from Ant-1, Ant 2 or IEEE 1394 1080i signals from Ant-1, Ant 2 or IEEE 1394 1080i signals from Ant-1, Ant 2 or IEEE 1394 HDCP LT-3280/LT-3780 Display 1080i 1080i 1080i...

  • Page 107: Appendix F: Using Pip And Pop

    Appendix F: Using PIP and POP You can display programs from analog channels, analog inputs or devices as Picture-In-Picture (PIP) and Picture- Outside-Picture (POP). The media center has a second analog tuner for non-scrambled analog channels received on Ant-1 and will display them as the PIP/POP sub-pictures. Digital channels and devices can be shown as the main picture but cannot be the sub-picture.

  • Page 108: Appendix G: Tv Display And Dvd Formats

    Appendix G: TV Display and DVD Formats TV Display Formats The media center is designed to work with widescreen TVs (also known as 16:9 TVs). This shape reflects the new types of images available from HDTV and many DVDs. There are still many older style narrow screen images (called 4:3 aspect ratio) you will encounter.
  • Page 109 Appendix G: TV Display and DVD Formats, continued TV Display Formats ORIGINAL SIGNAL Non-anamorphic or SD 4:3 TV Display Standard (not recommended, distorted) not available for Expand HD, SD 16:9 or analog 720p, 1080i (recommended for letterboxed) not available for Zoom HD, SD 16:9 or analog 720p, 1080i...

  • Page 110: Appendix H: Remote Control Programming Codes

    Appendix H: Remote Control Programming Codes IMPORTANT The remote control may return to its initial setting when the batteries are changed. You may need to reprogram. Programming the Remote to Control NetCommand A/V Products 1. Move the slide switch at the top of the HDTV remote to the CABLE/DBS/DTV position.
  • Page 111 Appendix H: Remote Control Programming Codes, continued Cable Boxes, continued SIGNATURE 119,124,125,126,127,120,121,122 SLMARK 105,101 SPRUCER STARCOM 119,124,125,126,127,120,121,122 STARGATE TELEVIEW 101,105 TOCOM 135,136 TOSHIBA UNIKA UNITED CABLE 119,124,125,126,127,120,121,122 UNIVERSAL VIDEOWAY VIEWSTAR 129,130 ZENITH 117,100 DVD Players DVD Brand Code MITSUBISHI AIWA 261, 274 APEX 266, 283...
  • Page 112 Appendix H: Remote Control Programming Codes, continued IMPORTANT Some manufacturers may change their products, or they may use more than one remote control system. If this is the case, the HDTV receiver/contoller remote control may not be able to operate your VCR, DVD, cable box, satellite receiver, or A/V receiver.

  • Page 113: Appendix I: Device Control With Netcommand

    Appendix I: Device Control with NetCommand NetCommand Compatible Traditional Devices (Analog) When Device Selection Menu is Displayed and the Device is Highlighted (Yellow Outline) A/V RECEIVER Device Remote Control Button POWER Power On/Off (toggle) GUIDE Changes between digital and analog audio FORMAT When Net Command®...

  • Page 114: Ieee 1394 Devices

    Appendix I: Device Control with Net Command When Device Selection Menu is Displayed and the Device is Highlighted (Yellow Outline) TUNER/ Device CABLE BOX/ Remote Control Button POWER Power On/Off (toggle) GUIDE FORMAT CABLE/SAT Device Remote Control Button CH up/down Channel up/down VOL up/down MUTE...

  • Page 115: Appendix J: Netcommand® Specialized Device Keys

    Appendix J: NetCommand® Specialized Device Keys CABLE RECEIVER or SAT * These are paired functions (e.g. Power and Power Off). When the original remote control uses a single button for both functions, learn only first of the paired functions. † If there are two Enter keys, learn the Enter key used for channel selection here . The ENT button on the remote sends the correct IR code when digits are entered.

  • Page 116: Appendix K: Changing The Color Temperature Of The Display

    The color temerature you selected will remain for all images shown on the display until you re-set it by following the above procedure. NOTE: The default color temperature setting for the LT-3280 and LT-3780 displays is “high.” Color Temperature Options Medium Whites appear...

  • Page 117: Appendix L: Cleaning

    Appendix L: Cleaning IMPORTANT DO NOT use any kind of abrasive cleaner on the surface of the display screen. Cleaning Normally, light dusting with a dry, non-scratching duster will keep your LCD Flat Panel HDTV clean. If cleaning beyond this is needed, please use the following guidelines: First, press the Power button on the remote control to turn off the the display and the media center.

  • Page 118: 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 119 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 (“Software”) preinstalled and/or provided along with this LT-3280/LT-3780 HDTV (Display & Media Center). By utilizing this receiver and Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement.

  • Page 120: Warranty

    MITSUBISHI LT-3280/LT-3780 LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV LIMITED WARRANTY MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“MDEA”) warrants to the original purchaser of this LT-3280/LT-3780 HDTV (display and media center) that if purchased from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer, should it prove defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material: a.

  • Page 121: Index

    Index A/V Discs 60 A/V Memory Reset. See Reset A/V Receiver Adding 39 Connecting 26 Inputs 39 Input Learn Screen 40 Learn Screen 40 A/V Setting Desicriptions Audio 78 Video 79 Accessories 8 Advanced Learn Screen, [Device] 44 Antennas, Separate UHF and VHF Antenna inputs (ANT-1 MAIN, ANT-2 AUX) 16 Antenna Menu 69...
  • Page 122 Index Peer-to-Peer Connections 59 PIP (Picture in Picture) PIP Device Selection Menu 55 Using PIP and POP 101 Playlist Menu, MP3 or WMA7 61 Rating Defi nitions, TV Program 74 Recording Cancel Current Recordings 59 Default Digital (Record) Device REC key (button) 12, 57, 60 Setting Up Recordings 58 Time-Delayed 58 Remote Control...
  • Page 124 To order replacement or additional remote controls, or Owner’s Guides, call 800-553-7278. For questions, contact Consumer Relations at: Telephone: 800-332-2119. Email: MDEAservice@mdea.com Website: www. mitsubishi-tv.com © 2005 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. 853B540A80 Written and Printed in U.S.A...

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