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Mitsubishi Electric LT-37131 Owner's Manual

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LT-37131
LT-46131
OWNER'S GUIDE
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For questions:
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Call Consumer Relations at 800-332-2119.
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E-mail us at MDEAservice@mdea.com.
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Visit our website at www.mitsubishi-tv.com.
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For information on Demo Mode and System
Reset, please see the back cover.
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To order additional remote controls or
Owner's Guides, call 800-553-7278.
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Guidelines for setting up and using your new
widescreen TV start on page 13.

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  • Page 1 LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV MODELS LT-37131 LT-46131 OWNER’S GUIDE • For questions: Call Consumer Relations at 800-332-2119. E-mail us at MDEAservice@mdea.com. Visit our website at www.mitsubishi-tv.com. • For information on Demo Mode and System Reset, please see the back cover.

  • Page 2: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. FCC Declaration of Conformity Product: LCD HDTV Display Models: LT-37131, LT-46131 Responsible Party: Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. 9351 Jeronimo Road Irvine, CA 92618-1904 Telephone: 800-332-2119 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 3: For Your Records

    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 TV. MODEL NUMBER (check one): LT-37131 LT-46131 SERIAL NUMBER...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information About Your TV General Warnings and Cautions, Notes on Installation and Operation Cleaning Recommendations Important Safeguards ..............Stand Removal Instructions Chapter 1: Television Overview Package Contents...
  • Page 5 Split Screen ............... . . Chapter 4: TV Menu Settings 3D Graphical Menu System...

  • Page 6: Important Information About Your Tv

    Important Information About Your TV WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. TV WEIGHT: This TV is heavy! Exercise extreme care when lifting or moving it.

  • Page 7: Cleaning Recommendations

    Cleaning Recommendations 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. Top and Sides of the TV •...

  • Page 8: Important Safeguards

    Important Safeguards Please read the following safeguards for your TV and retain for future reference. Always follow all warnings and instruc- tions 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 9: Replacement Parts

    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 10: Stand Removal Instructions

    See the illustration to the right. 4. LT-37131 model: Disconnect the Power Swivel Cable from the TV only. LT-46131 model: Skip Step 4. This model does not include the Power Swivel feature.
  • Page 11 Television Overview Package Contents Special Features of Your TV Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV TV Front Panel, Power Button and Indicators Control Panel ........15 TV Indicators .

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Television Overview

    Manual and Power Swivel Both TV models (LT-37131 and LT-46131) allow you to swivel the TV manually up to 30 degrees from left to right. In addtion, the LT-37131 model has the Power Swivel feature, which automatically swivels the TV left or right when you press on the remote control.

  • Page 13: Guidelines For Setting Up And Using Your New Widescreen Tv

    Digital Cable Ready (CableCARD™) Your widescreen Mitsubishi HDTV is “Plug-and-Play” digital cable ready. It can descramble a cable provider’s one-way digital signals with the use of a CableCARD security module. The CableCARD is used in place of a traditional cable box to access digital cable programming (including high definition).

  • Page 14: Changing Channels

    Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV, continued You may wish to change the Picture Mode from the default Brilliant to either Bright or Natural, which are suitable for most home viewing environments. 3. If you have IEEE 1394 A/V devices, see chapter 7, “Using IEEE 1394 Devices,”...

  • Page 15: Tv Front Panel, Power Button And Indicators

    TV Front Panel, Power Button and Indicators Front Control Panel To access the front control panel, gently press on the panel door located below the Mitsubishi logo on the front of the TV. The shaded buttons on the front control panel and the power button duplicate keys on the remote control.

  • Page 16: Tv Indicators

    TV Indicators Steady On Slow Blinking POWER/TIMER Indicator LED Color TV Condition TV is powered off. None TV is powered on. Blue 1. TV just plugged into AC outlet. Blue 2. AC just restored after power failure. 3. TV Rebooting after System Reset used.

  • Page 17: Cablecard™ Technology

    CableCARD™ Technology CableCARD is a nationwide system standard that allows your local cable TV provider to supply you with an access card customized to your account. This card allows your TV to receive, decode, and unscramble the premium digital channels included in your cable TV subscription without the use of a cable box.

  • Page 18: Back And Side Panels

    Back and Side Panels Side Panel 1. ANT 1/MAIN, ANT 2/AUX ( Antenna) If you are connecting an antenna, direct cable without a cable box, or are using cable with a CableCARD™, connect the main antenna or cable source to ANT 1/MAIN.
  • Page 19 Back and Side Panels, continued Back Panel 2 4. AVR OUT (Audio only) AVR OUT (AUDIO/ViDEO RECEIVER OUT) L/R jacks send analog audio of the program currently shown on the screen to an A/V surround sound receiver or stereo system. Digital audio from digital channels, FireWire® (DTVLink/IEEE 1394) devices and HDMI devices is con- verted to analog audio by the TV.
  • Page 20 Back and Side Panels, continued 7. PC-DVI AUDIO Use the PC-DVI AUDIO jacks in conjunction with the PC-DVI video input from a personal computer. These jacks allow you to send left and right analog audio from your computer to the TV. 8.
  • Page 21 TV Connections Before You Begin Choosing a Language for Menus ......22 ClearThought® Easy Connect Auto Input Sensing ....22 Digital Video and Home Recording .

  • Page 22: Chapter 2: Tv Connections

    Before You Begin Choosing a Language for Menus When you power on the TV for the first time, you can select either English or Spanish for all menus. You can later change the language through the Setup menu. Figure 1. The Welcome screen lets you change the menu language when you first power on the TV.

  • Page 23: Digital Video And Home Recording

    Before You Begin, continued • Allow you to use a TV menu to select either the analog or digital output from the device. For instructions on switching between analog and digital outputs, see chapter 7, “Using IEEE 1394 Devices.” Figure 3. The ClearThought Auto Input Sensing screen for IEEE 1394 devices includes a check box for an associated analog connection.

  • Page 24: Connection Types

    Before You Begin, continued Connection Types Video and Combined Audio/Video Connections These descriptions apply to TV video only and do not cover signals from personal computers. Picture Quality Name (most sources) HDMI Best (carry high- definition video when available) Component Video Good S -Video Fair...

  • Page 25: Cable Management

    Before You Begin, continued Cable Management Both TV models provide cable ties that help keep cables properly organized and connected, especially important when the swivel feature is used. For more information about the swivel feature, see Manual and Power Swivel in Chapter 1.

  • Page 26: Hdtv Cable Box Or Satellite Receiver With Component Video

    H DTV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver with Component Video If your cable box or satellite receiver has HDMI or DVI outputs, use the connections for HDMI or DVI video devices described later in this chapter. Required: RCA component video cables, left/right analog audio cables.

  • Page 27: Wall Outlet Cable (No Cable Box)

    Wall Outlet Cable (no cable box) (can be used with a CableCARD™) It is very important to connect the incoming cable for your primary viewing source to ANT 1/MAIN, especially for CableCARD™ use. Connect the primary incoming coaxial lead cable to ANT 1/MAIN on the TV back panel.

  • Page 28: Antenna With A Single Lead

    Antenna with a Single Lead A. For an antenna with flat twin leads A 300-ohm-to-75-ohm transformer is required. This is not included with the TV, but is available at most electronics stores. A1. For an antenna with flat twin leads, connect the 300- ohm twin leads to the 300-ohm-to-75-ohm trans- former.

  • Page 29: Vcr To An Antenna Or Wall Outlet Cable

    VCR to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable Required: Two-way RF splitter, 3 coaxial cables, right and left analog audio cables, either S-video or video cable. These are not included with the TV but are available at most electronics stores. Connect the incoming cable or antenna to IN on the RF splitter.

  • Page 30: Vcr To A Cable Box (Audio & Video)

    VCR to a Cable Box (Audio & Video) Required: Two-way RF splitter, 4 coaxial cables, right and left audio cables, S-Video or composite video cable, plus component or S-Video cables and audio cables required to connect the TV to the cable box. Connect the incoming cable to IN on the RF splitter.

  • Page 31: Hdmi Device (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, Dvd Player, Or Other Device)

    HDMI Device (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, DVD Player, or Other Device) Required: HDMI-to-HDMI cable. This is not included with the TV. Connect an HDMI cable from the TV back panel to the HDMI device output. HDMI devices provide video and audio through this cable, so no other connection is required.

  • Page 32: Dvd Player With Component Video

    DVD Player with Component Video Component video cables and analog audio cables are required. These are not included with the TV. Connect the component video cables from Y PB PR VIDEO OUT on the back of the DVD player to the COMPONENT jacks on the TV back panel, match- ing the red, green, and blue colored connections.

  • Page 33: Older Cable Box

    Older Cable Box Required: 3 coaxial cables, one two-way RF splitter. These are not included with the TV. When this setup is complete, you can use the TV remote control, when programmed, to change channels on the cable box. Note: This connection is not recommended. The other connections described in this chapter provide bet- ter quality audio and video to the TV.
  • Page 34 Chapter 2. TV Connections...
  • Page 35 TV Operation Remote Control ........Choosing a Program Source ChannelView™...

  • Page 36: Chapter 3: Tv Operation

    For control of IEEE 1394 devices, see chapter 7. (Adjust Up/down/Left/Right): Navigate menus and change settings. (Power) Swivel — LT-37131 model only: With no menu or slider displayed, swivels the TV thirty degrees left or right. Swivel is not available in Split Screen mode.

  • Page 37: Sleep Timer

    Remote Control, continued 26 27 Figure 1. Remote Control Overview Battery Installation 1. Remove the remote control’s back cover by gently pressing in the tab and lifting off the cover (Figure 2). 2. Load the batteries, making sure the (+) and (-) polarities are correct.

  • Page 38: Choosing A Program Source

    Choosing a Program Source NOTE: If your only viewing sources are connected to the ANT 1 and ANT 2 antenna jacks, you can switch inputs without the Input Selection menu. Press INPUT to switch between ANT 1 and ANT 2. To verify which is the current source while watching TV, press INFO to see the on-screen status display.

  • Page 39: Status Display

    Status Display The on-screen status display appears when you turn on the TV, change inputs, change channels, or press the INFO button on the remote control. Analog Program 1. Source Antenna or Input 2. Analog Channel being received (If an antenna source) 3.

  • Page 40: Tv Signals And Display Formats

    TV Signals and Picture Formats This is a widescreen TV, also known as a 16:9 TV. This shape reflects the new types of picture formats available from HDTV and many DVDs. There are still many older style narrow-screen picture formats (for example, 4:3 aspect ratio) you will encounter.
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  • Page 42: Split Screen

    Split Screen Split Screen allows you to view pictures from two different sources at the same time. Split Screen is available when you have video sources connected to the TV in addition to any connections to ANT 1 and ANT 2. Operation Split Screen Operations Turn Split Screen on or off...
  • Page 43 Split Screen Displays 16:9 Main Picture/ 16:9 Main Picture/ 4:3 Sub-Picture 16:9 Sub-Picture 16:9 Main 16:9 Main 4:3 Sub- Picture Picture Picture 16:9 Main 4:3 Sub- 16:9 Main Picture Picture Picture 16:9 Main 4:3 Sub- 16:9 Main Picture Picture Picture Display choices.
  • Page 44 Manual and Power Swivel Both TV models allow you to swivel the TV manually up to 30 degrees from left to right. In addtion, the LT-37131 model has the Power Swivel feature, which automatically swivels the TV left or right when you press the the remote control.
  • Page 45 TV Menu Settings 3D Graphical Main Menu ........Setup Menu .

  • Page 46: Chapter 4: Tv Menu Settings

    3D Graphical Your TV has Mitsubishi’s exclusive 3D Graphical information for menu choices and changes using the TV’s remote control. Menu Screens A picture (icon) is highlighted on the menu screen when selected with the directional arrows . You may then make changes within the menu or access sub- menus, if available.

  • Page 47: Main Menu

    Main Menu Press MENU on the remote control to open the Main menu, figure 1. See below for an overview of the options available through the Main menu. Setup Select English or Spanish for menus and on-screen displays. Memorize the available channels for the antenna or cable service connected to the ANT 1 and ANT 2 jacks.

  • Page 48: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Figure 2. Setup menu Language (Setup Menu) Choose to display the on-screen menus in either English or Spanish (Español). To listen to audio in other languages (when available), see the “Audio Settings” section in this chapter and refer to “SAP”...
  • Page 49 Setup Menu, continued typically a PBS channel. With Auto selected, the TV automatically retrieves the correct time and date informa- tion from this channel. Be aware that if a channel displays incorrect time infor- mation, it is because of information sent from the broad- caster and is not a defect of the TV.

  • Page 50: Input Name Menu

    Input Name Menu Use the Input Name menu to assign useful labels to the TV inputs that appear in the Input Selection menu. Unused inputs appear grayed out and unselectable. Use the PC DVI option to specify the type of video signal coming from your computer, either Analog or Digital.

  • Page 51: Channel Menu

    Channel Menu Settings for the Channel Number Shown Signal-Strength Indicator Figure 7. Channel menu Antenna (Channel Menu) Select either 1 (ANT 1 MAIN) or 2 (ANT 2 AUX) as the antenna source for the channels you wish to edit. Channel (Channel Menu) Select the affected channel number (shown in the Channel box) in any of three ways: Press CH...
  • Page 52 Channel Menu, continued FAV (Channel Menu) The FAV feature lets you store groups of favorite channels in up to nine different FAV memory banks. For example, each household member can store favorite channels in their own bank or you can store groups of channels by content, e.g., news, sports, children’s programming, etc.

  • Page 53: Captions Menu

    Captions Menu For analog channels, broadcasters can send either stan- dard closed captions or text service. Standard closed captions follow the dialogue of the characters on screen 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.

  • Page 54: Background Opacity

    Captions Menu, continued • Font 5: Casual font Font 6: Cursive font • • Font 7: Small capitals Size Select the desired font size. Large is the recommended font size. Color The available font colors are listed below. Text and back- ground cannot be set to the same color.

  • Page 55: Parental Lock Menu

    Parental Lock Menu The Parental Lock menu gives you control over three different types of parental controls. You must use a pass code to open this menu to enable/disable the lock options. The three parental controls available are: Ratings (U.S. Ratings/Other Ratings) •...
  • Page 56 Parental Lock Menu, continued U.S. Ratings Menu Use this menu to turn U.S. rating restrictions on or off and to change the permitted rating levels. TV Content Categories U.S. Restric- TV Rating and tions On/Off Supplemental Restrictions Figure 11. U.S. Ratings menu 1.

  • Page 57: Bypassing The Ratings Lock And Lock By Time

    Parental Lock Menu, continued 1. Highlight the button labelled Other Ratings on the Parental Lock menu (figure 10) and press ENTER to open the Other Ratings menu (figure 12). 2. Press to select On or Off. 3. If you selected On, press to move to the Rating Group box.

  • Page 58: V-Chip Signal Information

    V-Chip Signal Information When provided by the broadcaster or program source, V-Chip ratings let you control the types of programming that can be viewed on the TV. When V-Chip ratings are supplied, they are displayed when you change the channel or press INFO on the remote control.

  • Page 59: Audio/Video Menu

    Audio/Video Menu Figure 13. Audio/Video Menu A/V Memory Reset A/V Memory Reset allows you to reset a specific input’s A/V settings to the original factory settings. Highlight the box and press to select the input name. Next press ENTER. The audio settings of Balance, Listen to, and Language are general TV settings unaffected by A/V Memory Reset.

  • Page 60: Audio Settings

    Audio/Video Menu, continued Audio Settings Analog and Digital Audio Settings Enter the audio adjustment mode using either the Audio/ Video menu or the AUDIO key. Press AUDIO repeatedly until you highlight the desired audio control, then use change the setting, which has a corresponding numeric value shown on screen.

  • Page 61: Video Settings

    63 as the maximum, 31 as the mid-point, and 0 as the minimum. ◊ (Power) Swivel: For LT-37131 model only. Swivels the TV up to thirty degrees left or right. When a menu or slider is displayed, Power Swivel can not be...
  • Page 62 Chapter 4. TV Menu Settings...

  • Page 63: Chapter 5: Operating Other Devices With The Remote Control

    Operating Other Devices with the Remote Control Functions Available for Other A/V Devices Programming the Remote Control Programming Codes ......... .

  • Page 64: Functions Available For Other A/V Devices

    Functions Available for Other A/V Devices The TV’s remote control can be programmed to operate other types and brands of A/V products. To use the remote when programmed, set the slide switch to the position labelled for the product type. The functions per- formed in each switch position can vary depending on the product.

  • Page 65: Programming The Remote Control

    Programming the Remote Control Method 1: Code Entry Move the slide switch at the top of the remote to the position for the product you want to control. Refer to the table below. Only one of each device type can be controlled in each slide-switch position.

  • Page 66: Programming Codes

    Audio Lock: Universal A/V Receiver Control With Audio Lock active, the remote control operates the volume and mute functions of the A/V receiver in all positions of the slide switch. Activate Audio Lock if you normally use an A/V receiver with your TV and other A/V equipment.
  • Page 67 Programming Codes, continued A/V Receivers Brand Code Audiotronic 31189 Audiovox 31627, 31390 B & K 30840, 30820, 30701 Bel Canto Design 31584 30702 Bose 31253, 31229, 30639 Brix 31602 Cambridge Soundworks 31477 Capetronic 30531 Carver 31289, 31189, 30189, 30121 Coby 31263 Curtis 30797...
  • Page 68 Programming Codes, continued CD Players Brand Code 31294, 30072 Kenwood 30826, 30681, 30626, 30190, 30037, 30028, 31711, 31373, 31372, 31318 Koss 31317 Krell 30157 31208 Linn 30157 30305 Magnavox 30305, 30157, 30038 Marantz 30626, 30435, 30180, 30157, 30038, 30029 Mark Levinson 31484 McIntosh 30660, 30290, 30256...
  • Page 69 Programming Codes, continued Cable Boxes Brand Code Hamlin 10273, 10259, 10034, 10020, 10009 Hitachi 10011 Hytex 10007 i3 Micro 11602 Jasco 10315, 10153, 10015 Jerrold 10810, 10476,10276, 10024, 10015, 10014, 10012, 10011, 10003 Linsay 10440 Magnavox 10027 Memorex 10000 Motorola 11376, 11254, 11187, 11106, 10810, 10476, 10276, 10014 Movie Time...
  • Page 70 Programming Codes, continued DVD Players/Recorders Brand Code Curtis Mathes 21087 CyberHome 21129, 21117, 21024, 21023, 20874, 20816 Daewoo 21242, 21234, 21172, 21169, 20869, 20833, 20784, 20705 Daytek 20872 Denon 20634, 20490 Desay 21407 Disney 21270, 20675 Dual 21085, 21068 Durabrand 21127 DVD2000 20521...
  • Page 71 Programming Codes, continued DVD Players/Recorders Brand Code Technics 20703, 20490 Technosonic 20730 Techwood 20692 Terapin 21031 Theta Digital 20571 Toshiba 21154, 20695, 20503 Tredex 20804, 20803, 20800, 20799 Urban Concepts 20503 US Logic 20839 Venturer 20790 Vizio 21226, 21064 Vocopro 21027 Xbox 20522...
  • Page 72 Programming Codes, continued VCRs and DVRs Brand Code 21972 Admiral 20479, 20209, 20048 Adventura 20000 Aiko 20278 Aiwa 20307, 20124, 20037, 20000 Akai 20242, 20175, 20106, 20061, 20041 Alienware 21972 America Action 20278 American High 20035 Asha 20240 Audiovox 20278, 20037 Beaumark 20240 Bell &...
  • Page 73 Programming Codes, continued VCRs and DVRs Brand Code Optimus 21262, 21162, 21062, 21048, 20593, 20432, 20162, 20104, 20048, 20037 Optonica 20062 Orion 20479, 20295, 20209, 20184, 20002 Panasonic 21262, 21162, 21062, 20616, 20225, 20162, 20077, 20035 Penney 20240, 20054, 20042, 20040, 20038, 20037, 20035 Pentax 20105, 20042...
  • Page 75 Using the TV with a Personal Computer Setup ......... . . Video Adjustments Connecting a Computer to the TV Adjusting Image Resolution...

  • Page 76: Setup

    Setup 1. See the TV specifications in Appendix B to confirm that your computer video signal is compatible with the TV. 2. Note whether the computer supplies a digital or analog video signal. You will need this information during the setup procedure. •...

  • Page 77: Connecting A Computer To The Tv

    Connecting a Computer to the TV Computer with DVI Monitor Output Required: DVI-to-DVI cable, stereo audio cables If the computer’s audio output is a single mini jack, a mini audio-to-RCA-male “Y” adapter cable is also required. Connect the DVI-to-DVI cable from the computer DVI output to the PC-DVI jack on the TV back panel.
  • Page 78 Connecting a Computer to the TV, continued Computer with VGA 15-Pin Monitor Output (Analog Video) Required: 15-pin computer VGA-to-DVI cable or a VGA computer cable and a DVI/VGA adapter, stereo audio cable. If the computer’s audio output is a single mini jack, a mini audio-to-RCA-male “Y”...

  • Page 79: Adjusting Image Resolution

    Adjusting Image Resolution Your Mitsubishi TV can display resolutions from standard VGA (640 x 480) through 1920 x 1080 signals at a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Note that 1280 x 1024 and 1920 x 1080 signals are supported only for digital computer signals, and 1920 x 1080 at 24, 30, and 60 Hz.

  • Page 80: Computer Display Formats

    Computer Display Formats Computer Signal Format 640 X 480 WVGA 848 X 480 SVGA 800 X 600 WSVGA 1064 X 600 1024 X 768 PC 720p 1280 X 720 WXGA 1365 X 768 SXGA 1280 X 1024 (DVI-D signals only) Format PC 1080p 1920 X 1080...
  • Page 81 Using IEEE 1394 Devices Overview ......... Recording to IEEE 1394 Recordable Devices The TV Remote Control and IEEE 1394 Devices A/V Discs...

  • Page 82: Chapter 7: Using Ieee 1394 Devices

    Overview Compatible IEEE 1394 Devices Compatible A/V devices include some, but not all, cable boxes, D-VHS VCRs, A/V discs, and future products. Some devices may have IEEE 1394 connectors but are not compatible with the TV. Areas of compatibility to consider are: 1.
  • Page 83 Overview, continued Tips for Connecting IEEE 1394 Devices • Do not loop the last device in the chain back to the TV. When the device chain is looped, the TV may not be able to work with the other devices. •...

  • Page 84: Recording To Ieee 1394 Recordable Devices

    Recording to IEEE 1394 Recordable Devices You can use the TV to control recording to IEEE 1394 devices. While recording, you can view a program on a different input or power off the TV. The following table lets you see what signals can be recorded to an IEEE 1394 digital VCR or A/V disc.
  • Page 85 Recording to IEEE 1394 Recordable Devices, continued Recording from the ChannelView™ Channel Guide ChannelView provides program listings, as sent by the broadcasters, for memorized channels on ANT 1 and ANT 2. Press the GUIDE key while watching ANT 1 or ANT 2 to view ChannelView listings and to set up imme- diate or future recordings as described here.

  • Page 86: The Tv Remote Control And Ieee 1394 Devices

    The TV Remote Control and IEEE 1394 Devices If the 1394 cable box or satellite receiver provides guide information for 1394 content: • For compatible satellite receivers and some cable boxes, the TV remote control GUIDE key displays the on-screen programming guide for the receiver or cable and ENTER to navigate the dis- box.

  • Page 87: A/V Discs

    A/V Discs A/V Disc Track List Screen When viewing an A/V Disc: Press GUIDE to display its Track List (see figure below). • • Press to navigate through the Track List. • To play a track, select it on the list, then press ENTER. •...

  • Page 88: Switching Between Analog And Digital Ieee 1394 Outputs

    Switching Between Analog and Digital IEEE 1394 Outputs for the Same Device To enable switching between analog and digital outputs for the same device, you must have check-marked the Analog Connection box when the New 1394 Device screen displayed when you first connected the device. See the section “Before You Begin”...

  • Page 89: Appendices

    Appendices Appendix A: Bypassing the Parental Lock Appendix B: Specifications Appendix C: Troubleshooting ..........

  • Page 91: Appendix A: Bypassing The Parental Lock

    Appendix A: Bypassing the Parental Lock IMPORTANT Cut along the dotted line and file bypass instructions in a safe place for future reference. Appendices Bypassing the Parental Lock After you set the lock, you must use your pass code to view a locked program, view the locked TV, cancel the lock, or enter the Parental Lock menus.
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  • Page 93: Appendix B: Specifications

    Component Video (Y/Pr/Pb) Audio Inputs PC DVI-I Input Color active matrix LCD 1920 x 1080 dots LT-37131: Direct Type 18 CCFTs ; LT-46131: Direct Type 24 CCFTs Over-the-Air: VHF 2–13, UHF 14–69 Analog Cable: 1–125 Digital Cable: 1–135 Analog NTSC, Digital ATSC with sub-channels...
  • Page 94 Description Video Audio (Signal) Audio (Speakers) Digital Interfaces Digital Audio Output IEEE 1394 (input/output) (2 rear) Physical Characteristics and Power Consumption Model Height LT-37131 26.8 LT-46131 31.7 Enviornmental Condtions Model Operating Temperature LT-37131 LT-46131 IEEE 1394 System Compatibility • This television is designed to conform to IEEE 1394 AV/C Software standards in effect at the time of development.

  • Page 95: Appendix C: Troubleshooting

    Appendix C: Troubleshooting TV Reset Functions You can resolve many common TV problems using the reset functions described in the following table. See also the additional troubleshooting suggestions later in this appendix. IMPORTANT Before you change sound or picture settings: If picture or sound settings seem wrong for a broadcast Reset Name When to Use...
  • Page 96 Appendix C: Troubleshooting, continued Reset Name When to Use Parental Lock To change your Parental Pass Code Lock Pass Code Front-Panel Lock To re-enable the front- Release panel controls after activation of the Front- Panel Lock System Reset If the TV does not turn on or off, does not respond to the remote control or front panel buttons, or...
  • Page 97 Appendix C: Troubleshooting, continued General TV Operation Symptom The TV remote control does not work. TV does not respond to the remote control or to front panel control and TV will not power on or off. When a device is selected from the Input Selection menu, the screen is blue (no signal source).
  • Page 98 Appendix C: Troubleshooting, continued TV Power On/Off Symptom TV takes an excessively long time to power You cannot program the TV to turn on auto- matically (Timer function) The TV will not turn on after being plugged TV turned itself off and the light on the front panel started to blink.
  • Page 99 Appendix C: Troubleshooting, continued Picture Symptom DVCR analog/digital problems. Indicators Symptom Status indicator light is a steady/flashing red. Service is required. Contact your dealer or a Mitsubishi Autho- Sound Symptom There is no sound even when the volume is turned up. The sound does not match the screen picture.
  • Page 100 Appendix C: Troubleshooting, continued IEEE 1394 Recording Symptom Cannot record to or from the IEEE 1394 device, including dubbed recordings. IEEE 1394 Devices Symptom Excessive digital artifacts appear when viewing an IEEE 1394 device. D-VHS recordings for digital cable have drop-outs (loss of picture or sound), or no playback.
  • Page 101 Appendix C: Troubleshooting, continued IEEE 1394 Devices Symptom The IEEE 1394 device cannot be selected (is grayed out). When the Input Selection Menu is displayed, a menu does not display when I press the MENU button. All IEEE 1394 devices disappear. Cannot rediscover a deleted IEEE 1394 device.

  • Page 102: 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 103: Mitsubishi Tv Software

    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”). By utilizing this television and Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement.
  • Page 104 MITSUBISHI LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV LIMITED WARRANTY MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“MDEA”) warrants to the original purchaser of this LCD Flat Panel HDTV that if purchased from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer, should it prove defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material: a.

  • Page 105: Index

    Index A/V Discs 87 A/V Memory Reset. See Reset A/V Receiver Connecting 32 A/V Reset. See Reset Adjust Keys (Up/Down/Left/Right) 36, 46 Anamorphic Picture Format DVD Definitions 40 Antenna Adjusting and the Signal Strength Meter 51 Connecting 28 Antenna Inputs (ANT 1/MAIN, ANT 2/AUX) 18 Audio/Video Menu 47, 59 Audio Settings 60...
  • Page 106 Picture Formats, TV 40 Picture Format Definitions 40 Picture Quality and Connection Types 24 and Film Mode 59 Troubleshooting 98 Power Consumption 49, 94 Power On/Off 98 Power Swivel. See Swivel, Manual and Power QV (QuickView™) 36 Recording and MONITOR OUT Jacks 19 Cancelling Recordings IEEE 1394 devices 85 Recording Setup Menu...
  • Page 108 For questions, call Consumer Relations at Demo Mode This TV has a demo mode for use in retail stores. Demo mode causes the TV to display a series of screens outlining the TV’s features. To turn off demo mode: 1. Press MENU. 2.

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