Summary of Contents for Mitsubishi Electric WD-57733
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For information on System Reset, please see the back cover. • To order replacement or additional remote controls, lamp cartridges, or Owner’s Guides, visit our website at www.mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278. • Guidelines for setting up and using your new widescreen TV start on page 11. x.v.Color...
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TV WEIGHT: This TV is heavy! Exercise extreme care when lifting or moving it. Lift or move the TV with a minimum of two adults. To prevent damage to the TV, avoid jarring or moving it while it is turned on. Always power off your TV, unplug the power cord, and discon- nect all cables before moving it.
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Call (800) 553-7278. Please have model number, serial number, and TV purchase date available. Important: All lamps replaced under warranty must be returned to Mitsubishi where they will be inspected for defect verification. To Purchase a Replacement Lamp After Warranty Visit our website at www.mitsuparts.com or call...
Do not block these openings or allow them to be obstructed by placing the TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Nor should it be placed over a radiator or heat register. If the TV is to be placed in a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
Home Theater Control NetCommand series models only) Selected Mitsubishi HDTVs offer a new level of net- working that seamlessly integrates selected older A/V products with new and future digital products. NetCommand supports IR (infrared) control of products such as VCRs, DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite receivers.
TV menus are displayed; the lower labels indicate func- tions when TV menus are displayed or when a special function has been activated. See chapter 4, “TV Opera- tion and Features,” for the functions of these buttons.
TV is powered off. None TV is powered on. Green TV powered off, auto-on timer is set. Normal operation. TV can be turned on at any time. Green 1. TV just plugged into AC outlet. Green 2. AC just restored after power failure.
3. PC/DVI AUDIO INPUT Use the PC/DVI AUDIO INPUT when connecting a DVI device to one of the TV’s HDMI inputs using a DVI-to- HDMI cable. These jacks allow you to send left and right analog audio from your computer or other DVI device to the TV.
DVD player. These inputs support 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p video formats. Mitsubishi recommends you use category 2 HDMI cables to connect HDMI 1.3 source devices. High-speed cat- egory 2 cables bring you the full benefits of Deep Color and x.v.Color.
NetCommand IR “learning” for control of your home theater (available on Y series and 734 series models). 7. Mitsubishi recommends you perform a channel scan. See “Initial TV Setup” on the following pages. 8. You can now start watching TV or you can perform additional setup and customization through the TV menus.
You can later change the language selection through the Setup menu Language option. When you first power on the TV, the Welcome screen lets you change the menu language. Initial TV Setup Use the Setup menu for basic TV setup options.
After channels have been memorized: • To tune to memorized channels, press CH while watching TV on the ANT 1 or ANT 2 inputs. Use the Setup > Edit menu for additional channel • options, such as adding or deleting channels from memory, naming channels, and saving favorite channels in custom memory banks.
Auto Input Sensing screen for most device types. The Learn icon appears only on models with NetCommand. 3. Power on the TV if not already on. When the TV detects a connection, the Auto Input Sensing screen opens.
TV’s PC/DVI AUDIO INPUT jack. • For HDMI signals, no additional audio connec- tion is required. 4. Power on the TV and computer. The TV will detect the connection and display the Auto Input Sensing screen. 5. In the Auto Input Sensing screen, press highlight PC in the list of device types.
This acts as a reminder that the TV is powered on and the lamp is in use. The lamp is in use whenever the TV is powered on, even if the screen appears dark.
Picture Quality For best picture quality, route signals directly from the input device to the TV; avoid routing video signals through an A/V receiver, for example. HDTV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver with Component Video If your cable box or satellite receiver has an HDMI output, use the connections for HDMI devices described later in this chapter.
Connect an HDMI cable from the TV back panel to the HDMI device output. HDMI devices provide video and audio through the single cable. Mitsubishi recommends you use category 2 HDMI cables to connect HDMI 1.3 source devices. High- speed category 2 cables bring you the full benefits of Deep Color and x.v.Color.
ANT 1 / MAIN ANT 1 / MAIN Figure 4. Wall Outlet Cable Mitsubishi strongly recommends you avoid using antennas with flat twin leads. Flat twin lead antenna wires are subject to interference which may adversely affect the performance of the TV.
Owner’s Guides. DVI Video Device (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, DVD Player, or Other Device) Connect DVI devices (digital only) to the TV’s HDMI input jacks. Analog stereo audio cables and a DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI adapter and HDMI cable are required.
ANT 1/MAIN on the TV back panel. Figure 9. Connecting a VCR to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable 4. To use the TV speakers with the VCR, connect left (white) and right (red) audio cables from AUDIO OUT on the VCR to INPUT AUDIO L (MONO) and AUDIO R on the TV back panel.
2. Connect one coaxial cable from OUT on the cable box to ANTENNA IN on the VCR back panel. 3. Connect the cable box outputs to the TV as shown in one of the options listed below. This connection allows the TV to receive the best available signal directly from the cable box.
To connect an analog A/V receiver Connect left (white) and right (red) audio cables from AVR AUDIO OUTPUT/AUDIO L (MONO) and AUDIO R on the TV back panel to the TV AUDIO INPUT on the A/V receiver. • To connect a digital A/V receiver with Dolby...
Camcorder Inputs on the front of the TV offer the most conve- nient way to connect a camcorder. If your TV model does not have a front input matching the camcorder’s output, use one of the matching jacks on the back of the TV.
TV Tips Turning the TV On or Off To turn the TV on or off, point the remote control at the front of the TV and press the POWER button. Alterna- tively, press the POWER button on the front panel of the If You Turn Off the TV by Mistake 1.
Control of additional devices requires programing (see Appendix D, “Program- ming the Remote Control.” 3. SLEEP: Sets the TV to turn off within 2 hours. 4. Digits/Letters: Press digits for channel numbers, then press ENTER for faster tuning. Use numbers and —...
If you press a key and the POWER key blinks five times, replace the remote control’s batteries. Resetting the Remote Control If the slide switch is set to TV and the TV does not respond properly, reset the remote control. 1. Press and hold POWER for several seconds until the button blinks twice and goes off.
Current FAV bank number of channel (antenna sources only) (Does not apply) V-Chip rating (antenna sources or INPUT 1/2 only) 10. Audio Source. Possible: TV speakers, external sound system Listen To indicator: Stereo, Stereo SAP, SAP (antenna sources only)) 12. (Does not apply) 13.
Channel and FAV numbers in the on- screen status display Press INFO. Press the FAV key. Wait for the TV to tune to a channel in the current FAV bank. 2. Press the FAV key repeatedly to cycle through the channels available in the current FAV bank.
TV Signals and Display Formats This is a widescreen TV, also known as a 16:9 TV. 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.
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4. TV Operation and Features TV Display Formats See descriptions on the preceding page.
JPEG Photos and the USB Photo Port 1. Connect your digital camera or USB drive to the USB Photo port on the front of the TV. If using a camera, power it on and set it to playback mode. The USB Photo menu displays while files are still being read.
3. With the camera still turned on, connect your digital Media Setup menu camera’s composite video cable (usually yellow) to the INPUT 3 VIDEO/Y jack on the front of the TV. To hear audio, connect the camera’s audio output cable to the INPUT 3 L-AUDIO jack.
Setup Menu Inputs Menu Lock Menu Remote Control Keys for the TV Menu System The following keys help you use the menu system. Some keys are duplicated on the TV’s front panel. MENU EXIT (Adjust Left/Right Keys) • (Adjust Up/Down Keys)
PerfectColor PerfectTint Sliders § Highlight the PerfectColor icon and press ENTER to display the PerfectColor menu. Settings are retained in memory independently for each TV input. • To switch between PerfectColor and PerfecTint adjustments, highlight Adjust Mode and press •...
While watching TV: Press the VIDEO key repeatedly to display the video option you want to change. Press to change settings. Note: See chapter 2, “TV Setup,” for additional adjust- ments available for images from a computer. Video Menu Options Picture Mode...
AV menu, Audio options Turn on the internal TV speakers. Turn off the TV speakers and hear sound only from a connected A/V receiver. No surround effects from the TV speakers (default) Create a simulated stereo effect through the TV speakers when watching a mon- aural (non-stereo) program.
Caption 1–Caption 6: Caption signals sent by the broad- caster Default changes settings to those selected by the caption pro- vider, or, if none, to the TV’s own caption defaults. Use Fonts 1 through 7 to give captions a custom appearance. Large is the recommended size.
3. Use the number keys and example, for physical channel 36, press The TV will search for a digital channel on the channel 36 frequency. When it finds the channel, it will: a. Add the channel to memory. b. Change the channel number to the virtual channel number sent by the broadcaster.
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The same channel can be added to multiple FAV banks To remove a channel from a Fav bank, highlight the check mark and press ENTER. • Note: To set up Fav channel banks without using this menu, see chapter 4, “TV Operation and Features.” Lock Lock channels so that a pass code is required to view them.
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Auto. To set the clock automatically: 1. Select Auto. 2. Select your time zone. 3. Select either Applies or Ignore for Daylight Savings Time. 4. After exiting the menus, tune the TV to a station carrying XDS data, typically a PBS station. Note: •...
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If the input is an antenna (ANT 1, ANT 2), press scroll quickly through the available channel numbers. Use the Energy Mode option to select the level of power consumption while the TV is turned off. Energy Fast Power On...
Set up NetCommand control of an A/V receiver. This set-up allows you to: • Operate the A/V receiver’s power and volume functions with the TV’s remote control. • Make the A/V receiver switch automatically to the correct audio input when you select a device in the TV’s Input Selection menu.
Bypassing TV Locks If you try to watch a blocked program or channel or try to use the TV while it is locked by time, a notice appears prompting you for a pass code. To use the TV: •...
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Fantasy Violence. Applies to TV-Y7 only. Sexual Dialog. Applies in differing degrees to TV-PG and TV-14. Adult Language. Applies in differing degrees to TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA. Sexual Situations. Applies in differing degrees to TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA. Violence (graphic or realistic). Applies in differing degrees to TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA.
ENTER to check (block) or uncheck (allow) rated content. Time Block all use of the TV during the time period you specify. You must enter a pass code to use the TV when the time lock is in effect.
• NetCommand operates by sending remote control signals from the TV to your other devices via the IR emitters, telling the devices to play, record, change inputs, adjust volume, change channels and many more functions. All this is accomplished with the TV’s remote control and the slide switch left in the...
IR Emitter Placement (NetCommand®) An IR emitter cable is included with the TV. The NetCommand system uses emitters connected to the IR EMITTER jack to control other devices such as DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. Connect the plug end of the supplied IR emitter cable to the IR EMITTER NetCommand®...
1. Connect and position the IR emitters for the devices you wish to control. See “IR Emitter Place- ment” in this chapter. 2. Set the TV’s remote control slide switch to the TV position. 3. Open the NetCommand Learn screen in one of two ways: •...
Power Off Power Off See the following page for more on keys marked in the “Special Operation Method” column. ASSIGN YOUR CHOICE OF SPECIALIZED FUNCTIONS See Special Name on TV Operation Remote Control Method POWER GUIDE CH/PAGE CH/PAGE CH/PAGE CH/PAGE...
5. To operate the device using the TV’s remote control, set the slide switch to the TV position. 6. Point the remote control at the TV (not the device) and press the key for the desired function. Special Operation Methods...
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Page Up Using Page Up/Down Page Dn If the device’s original remote control has separate keys for Channel Up/Dn and Page Up/Dn, the TV remote control’s CH/PAGE like the two separate keys. 1. “Learn” CHANNEL positions. 2. “Learn” PAGE tions.
Perform this setup using the Inputs > AVR screen, shown below. AVR screen overview 1. Power and volume commands the TV can send to the A/V receiver when “learned” 2. A check under Learn/Name means the TV has “learned” the command to switch the A/V receiver to the input.
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Analog Stereo Audio: Use Setup 1. Audio from sources with only analog stereo output (such as a VCR) can be sent either directly to the A/V receiver or through to the TV and then on to the A/V receiver. Mitsubishi recommends you send audio through the TV as shown in the example.
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1. Under Learn/Name, press the area next to Input2. All audio from what you are watching on the TV is always available as an output on both the TV’s AVR AUDIO OUTPUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jacks. To use the digital surround sound capabili-...
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Assign column. to highlight DVD in the list of devices recognized by the TV. The triangular marker always shows the assigned sound source. 8. Press EXIT if finished or continue for additional TV sources.
If there is no channel-number information provided by the broadcaster or cable company, the TV creates a channel number. The created channel number uses the frequency number as the main channel number and the program number as the sub-channel number.
IMPORTANT When changing or deleting your pass code, you must use the remote control included with this TV. You cannot use a Mitsubishi remote control from another component or a “universal” remote.
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TV while it is operating, and your viewing patterns. Warmer air or poor ventilation shorten the lamp life, as does turning the television on and off frequently. Mitsubishi warrants the lamp for one (1) year from the date of original purchase at retail.
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LAMP CONTAINS MERCURY. Disposal of the Old Lamp Cartridge Lamp under warranty: All lamps replaced under war- ranty must be returned to Mitsubishi. Use the return shipping label provided and send to Mitsubishi Digital Electronics, America, 1001 Cherry Drive, Suite 2, Brasel- ton, GA 30517.
GUIDE (DVR only) • (PAUSE) • MENU (DVR only) (PLAY) • 0–9 Number Buttons • Mitsubishi VCRs are compatible with some additional buttons. Cable Boxes and Satellite Receivers AUDIO (PAGE UP) 0–9 Number Buttons • • CANCEL (on some •...
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. 1. Program the AUDIO position for your A/V receiver as described earlier in this section.
Call Consumer Relations at 800-332-2119. E-mail: MDEAservice@mdea.com Website: www.mitsubishi-tv.com Important All lamps replaced under warranty must be returned to Mitsubishi where they will be inspected for defect verification. Resulting Action Allows the front panel to be unlocked if the remote control is misplaced.
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Check that the batteries are fresh and installed correctly. • Check that the slide switch on the remote is set to TV. • Be no more than 20 feet from the TV when using the remote control. • Program the remote control to operate the TV or other device.
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Wait for the green light to stop flashing and turn the TV on again. • If the TV does not stay on, use the System Reset button on the front panel. If this happens frequently, obtain an AC line power conditioner/surge protector.
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NetCommand® is set up incorrectly for the A/V receiver. Remarks Turn the TV off for at least 2 minutes. Turn it back on. If light is still red, the lamp has failed. Replace it. See Appendix C for lamp replacement information. For questions, please call Mitsubishi Con- sumer relations at (800) 332-2119.
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Press SYSTEM RESET button and wait for blinking to stop. • If blinking continues, service is required. Contact your dealer or a Mitsubishi Authorized Service Center to arrange for a service evaluation. Listings of Mitsubishi Authorized Service locations can be obtained from our web site, www.mitsubishi-tv.com or by calling 1-800-332-2119.
Microsoft Licensing, Inc. logo and the words “Simplay™” and “Simplay HD™” are the trademarks of Silicon Image, Inc. ChannelView™, ClearThought®, NetCommand®, PerfectColor™, PerfecTint™, QuickView™ are trademarks of Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. x.v.Color and the x.v.Color logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
NOT APPLY TO YOU. MDEA’s liability to you for direct damages for any cause whatsoever and regardless of the form of the action, will be limited to the money paid by you for the TV (based on fair market value of the TV) that caused the damages.
Embedded Software, the consumer is solely responsible for any replacement labor. For all other parts, we will provide the labor for a warranty repair by an authorized MITSUBISHI service center without charge for one (1) year from the original date of purchase at retail.
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MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to or misuse of the product (including any failure to carry out any maintenance as described in the Owner’s Guide including air vent cleaning or any product damaged by excessive physical or electrical stress);...
A/V Memory Reset 71 A/V Receiver Adding NetCommand Control 53, 54, 55, 56 and the TV Speakers 37 and TV’s Remote Control 53, 63 Audio Lock 64 Codes 65 Connecting 9, 10, 23, 54 Controlling Sound Volume 14 A/V Reset 7, 71...
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AV Menu Reset (by input) 35 Color 71 Pass Code 59 Remote Control 27 Remote Control Audio Lock 64 System Reset 7 TV Reset Comparison Guide 71 S-Video 10 Connecting an S-Video Device Safeguards 5 SAP (second audio program) 28, 37 Satellite Receiver...
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