HOME-CINEMA TELEVISION MODELS 738 Series 838 Series BASIC OWNER’S GUIDE This manual provides basic connection, setup, and operating instructions. Please visit our website at www.Mitsubishi-tv.com to view or download a detailed owner’s guide that fully describes the features of this TV. Follow the Support link to the Product Documents page. • • • • For questions: -- Visit our website at www.mitsubishi-tv.com. -- E-mail us at MDEAservice@mdea.com.
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Contents 1 Basic Setup and Operation Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . The STATUS Indicator.. . . . . . . . Setting Up and Using TV Inputs.. Basic TV Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 TV Connections Main Connection Panel.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 838 Series Side Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connection Types and Audio/Video Quality .. . . . HDMI Device.. . . . . . . .
Important Safety Instructions Please read the following safeguards for your TV and retain for future reference. Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. 1) E XAMP LE OF ANT E NNA G R OUNDING Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. ANT E NNA LE AD IN WIR E G R OUND C LAMP ANT E NNA DIS C HAR G E UNIT (NE C AR T IC LE 810-20) 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
1 Basic Setup and Operation Package Contents Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure that you have received everything. Installing the Remote Control Batteries 1. Remove the remote control’s back cover by Remote Control 2. Two AA Batteries 5 AA AA 3. gently pressing in the tab and lifting off the cover. Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (-) are correct. For best results, insert the negative (-) end first. Snap the cover back in place.
1. Basic Setup and Operation Remote Control Emitter End TV CAB/SAT DVD AUDIO VCR Press the key for the device type to control. Leave in TV mode for normal TV viewing. Sleep Timer Number/letter keys Channel tuning, page 8 Pass code entry, page 26 Powers TV on or off. Adds a separator in digital channel numbers. Clears some menu entries. MUTE Mutes the TV speakers. TOOLS Displays shortcuts for the number keys. Press to check if shortcuts are available for the current device.
1. Basic Setup and Operation Setting Up and Using TV Inputs The STATUS Indicator Key Off Slow Blinking Steady On Fast Blinking LED Color TV Condition None TV is powered off. Normal operation. Green TV is powered on. Normal operation. Green TV powered off, auto-on TV Timer is set. Normal operation. TV can be turned on at any time. Green TV just powered off and lamp is cooling. Sixty seconds after turning off TV, LED will start to blink.
1. Basic Setup and Operation Setting Up and Using TV Inputs, continued Setting Up Other Inputs 1. Power on the TV. 2. Power on the devices to ensure detection. 3. Connect one device to the TV, making note of the 4. TV input jack. The TV will display the New Device Found screen if the connection type is detectable. Highlight the device type in the on-screen list and press ENTER. The name you select here will appear in the Input Selection menu. Selecting an Input to Watch 1. Press INPUT.
1. Basic Setup and Operation Basic TV Operation Picture Settings Changing Audio Settings (TV Speakers Only) 1. To get the best picture under different viewing con- 1. Press AUDIO. 2. Press to display the name of the adjustment you ditions, set the Picture Mode first before changing other video settings. See page 21 for a description of the options. want. See page 22 for descriptions. to change. 3. Press Controlling Sound Volume a. Press VIDEO. b. Press until the Picture Mode option displays.
IR-NetCommand Output/EXTERNAL CONTROLLER INPUT 2 1 Pr INPUT 2 TV Connections Pb LAN 3 R AUDIO Y/ VIDEO L 3D GLASSES EMITTER INPUT 1 2 Y/ VIDEO HDMI Pb Pr (480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i) Main Connection Panel 838 Series Jacks. See the full owner’s guide at www.mitsubishi-tv.com.
2. TV Connections HDMI Device Y Pb Pr Component Video Device Mitsubishi recommends using high-speed HDMI cables to connect newer devices incorporating HDMI technology.
2. TV Connections Antenna or Cable TV Service Connect the incoming cable to the TV’s ANT input. Antenna Direct cable (no cable box) or OUT Older cable box Not recommeded. Other connection types provide better quality audio and video. Note: If your recording device has an analog-only tuner, you must use a digital converter box to enable recording of digital broadcasts.
2. TV Connections A/V Receiver A/V Receiver with HDMI Output Most setups require either a digital audio cable or analog stereo audio cables. To send audio from TV channels received on the ANT input or devices connected directly to the TV, you must use one of the connections shown below. The TV makes all audio available in digital and analog formats: • Analog audio coming into the TV is available as output in digital stereo format on the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack.
3 TV Features The FORMAT Key and Picture Shape Repeatedly press the FORMAT key to cycle through displays available for the current program. The TV will remember the format you last used on each input. Important Black bars at the edges of the picture are common in HD pictures. Black bars are not a defect of the TV. • Black bars are added by broadcasters to fill the 16:9 screen area while preserving the original aspect ratio of the picture.
3. TV Features ChannelView Channel Listings ChannelView displays program descriptions sent by broadcasters. This information may be unavailable in some areas. 3. Press to highlight a bank. 4. Press MENU to see channels in the bank. To allow tuning to any channel in memory, select the All bank. • About ChannelView ChannelView™ shows memorized channels on the ANT input. It displays channel names and program information for digital channels. No program information is displayed for analog channels.
3. TV Features 3D Video To display 3D gaming or 3D cinema content, your Mitsubishi TV requires: • A compatible 3D source device outputting a 3D signal in one of these formats: -- Checkerboard format, 1080p, 60-Hz; (lower resolutions may be supported but will not fill the screen) -- Side-by-Side format, 1080p, 24/30/60 Hz; 720p, 60 Hz • Active-shutter 3D glasses, DLP link type or IR emitter type with matching emitter Please visit our website at www.mitsubishi-tv.
3. TV Features 17 3D Video, continued 3D Safety Requirements • 3D Glasses are NOT designed as sunglasses or safety glasses and do not provide protection. 3D glasses should be worn only when viewing 3D material. • Do not wear the wireless glasses in any situations that require unimpaired visual perception. • Children under the age of 5 should not view 3D programming. Under normal conditions, 3D viewing is safe for your movies or games. Some people may experience discomfort, however.
3. TV Features Sound Projector 838 Series The TV’s built-in speaker array can be set up to reflect sound off the room walls to create a surround sound effect. 3. Place the microphone as described in the guide4. lines. Press MENU and go to Sound > AutoSP. Positioning the TV • • Center the seating area in front of the TV and at least six feet away. Arrangements that give good results: 5. Highlight START and press ENTER. 6. Quietly exit the room right away.
3. TV Features StreamTV™ Internet Media Internet services provided by VUDU™ Apps let you access many popular on-line applications. In addition to free content, VUDU’s movie service lets you buy and rent movies through the TV. Visit www.VUDU.com to learn more about available movie titles, prices, and services offered. For a list of recommended routers and switches, see the Support > FAQ section at VUDU.com.
3. TV Features StreamTV™ Internet Media, continued 838 Series. The TV’s built-in speaker array can play audio from a handheld device using Bluetooth® A2DP (stereo audio) wireless technology. Using StreamTV Internet Media After establishing internet connectivity, press the INTERNET key to display services from VUDU Apps. Press ENTER to launch an application. INTERNET Getting Started with VUDU Movies 1. After establishing internet connectivity, press 2. 3. 4.
4 TV Menus 21 Press MENU on the remote control to open the main menu and access these settings. Picture Picture Video Settings in this menu are saved for the current input only. To make picture adjustments: From the Picture > Video menu 1. Press to highlight an option 2. Press to adjust. Picture Mode While watching TV 1. Press the VIDEO key. 2. Press to select a video option. 3. Press to change the setting. Brilliant For use under bright light.
4. TV Menus Picture, continued Picture Reset • • Picture Perfect Picture Advanced Picture 3D Mode Resets sound and picture adjustments for the current input. Highlight the Reset icon and press ENTER twice to perform reset. Reset has no effect on universal settings (Balance, Listen To, Language) or on Advanced picture settings. (PerfectColor/PerfecTint) 838 Series. Sliders let you adjust the saturation (intensity) and hues of six separate colors for the current image source. Advanced Modes.
4. TV Menus 23 Sound, continued Level Sound On, Off Reduces differences in sound volume between programming segments. Analog Listen To Stereo (For antenna SAP analog channels) Mono Sound The TV plays stereo broadcasts in stereo and mono broadcasts in mono. Second Audio Program. Selects an additional monaural sound track. Reduces background noise. Use when receiving a weak stereo audio signal. Global 838 Series. Settings in this menu apply to all inputs.
4. TV Menus Setup Setup Language • • Setup Clock Select either English or Spanish for on-screen menus. Select the language for a digital program from the ANT input (if available). Set the TV clock to: • Use the TV Timer to power on the TV automatically at a preset time • Receive correct updates to ChannelView listings Note: When the Daylight Savings Time change occurs, you must open this menu and set the TV’s clock ahead or back.
4. TV Menus 25 Inputs Inputs Name • • • • • Inputs Lets you assign or change names of inputs appearing in the Input Selection menu. Highlight the input and press ENTER to see the name choices. Lets you turn the Ant input On/Off (to display or hide it in the Input Selection menu). 838 Series. Lets you turn the Bluetooth input On/Off (to display or hide it in the Input Selection menu); a paired device is cleared from memory when the Bluetooth icon is turned off.
4. TV Menus Lock Parental Menu • The TV comes from the factory with the rating locks turned off and with pre-set U.S. ratings TV-PG and movie rating PG. You must turn on blocking for U.S. ratings to activate these rating restrictions. You will be prompted to enter a pass code when you select Lock on the main menu. • • • Important Notes on Rating Locks Parental menu rating locks apply only to channels and signals received on the ANT and composite VIDEO jacks.
Appendices 27 Appendix A: TV Care Lamp-Cartridge Replacement and Cleaning CAUTION: If the television is on, press POWER to turn it off. Unplug the television and allow it to cool for at least one hour before attempting to replace the lamp cartridge. Lamp CAUTION The light source for this television is a lamp, which is part of a lamp cartridge assembly. The life of the lamp can BURN DANGER! HOT SURFACES INSIDE! vary, based on the lamp itself, the air Touch lamp cartridge handle only.
Appendices Appendix A: TV Care, continued Lamp-Cartridge Replacement Removing the Old Lamp Cartridge 1. Turn off TV power and unplug the TV. Allow the 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. lamp to cool for at least one hour before proceeding. After the lamp has cooled, remove the cover of the lamp compartment, located on the back of the TV. Refer to figures 1 and 2. Use a #2 (medium) Phillips screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the cover.
Appendices 29 Appendix A: TV Care, continued Cleaning Recommendations Screen 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. • Occasionally clean dust build-up from the air-intake grilles on the back and sides of the TV. Clean using a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment.
Appendices Appendix B: Programming the Remote Control 3. Enter the first five-digit code listed for your equip- Programming the Remote Control 1. Change the control mode to match the device type. TV CAB/SAT 4. AUDIO DVD VCR TV CAB/SAT AUDIO DVD VCR 5. Mode Affected Device Cab/SAT Cable Box, DTV Receiver, Satellite Receiver VCR VCR, DVR, DVD Player/Recorder DVD DVD Player/Recorder, DVR, VCR Audio A/V Receiver, Audio Amplifier, CD Player 6.
Appendices 31 Appendix C: Troubleshooting TV Reset Comparison Guide You can resolve many common TV problems using the reset functions described in the following table. . IMPORTANT Before you change sound or picture settings: If picture or sound settings seem wrong for a broadcast channel (a channel from the ANT input, a cable box, or satellite receiver), first check other channels from the same input before changing settings.
Appendices Appendix C: Troubleshooting, continued Reset Name When to Use How to Use Resulting Action A/V Reset (for all inputs) To reset audio and video adjustments for all inputs to the original factory settings. While viewing the TV, press the control-panel buttons INPUT and VOLUME DOWN at the same time for at least two seconds. All Audio and Video settings are returned to the original factory settings, including global settings not affected by Picture > Reset.
Appendices 33 Appendix C: Troubleshooting, continued Common Picture Problems 1. Symptom Remarks Picture does not look like a high-definition picture. Compare the picture to the TV’s test picture (Picture > Picture+ > Test Picture) to check if the source signal is supplying a lesser-quality image. Not all signals are high-definition signals. To receive high-definition programming from your cable or satellite provider, you must subscribe to the provider’s high-definition service.
Trademark and License Information Mitsubishi TV Software END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE IMPORTANT – READ CAREFULLY: This License Agreement is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or an entity) and Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. (MDEA) for all software pre installed and/or provided along with this television (“Software”). By utilizing this television and Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this License Agreement.
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Warranty Mitsubishi Home-Cinema Television Limited Warranty MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“MDEA”) warrants as follows to the original purchaser of this television from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer, should it prove defective by reason of against defects arising from improper workmanship and/or material: a. Parts. The lenticular (i.e.
Warranty 39 d. To obtain a replacement lamp, order the lamp directly from the MDEA Parts Department at (800) 553-7278. 2. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: a. Up to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that are dark or incorrectly illuminated). b.
Website: www.mitsubishi-tv.com E-mail: MDEAservice@mdea.com Call Consumer Relations for operational or connection assistance at 800-332-2119 To order replacement or additional remote controls, lamp cartridges, or NetCommand IR emitters, Visit our website www.mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278 SYSTEM RESET If the TV does not respond to the remote control, control-panel buttons, or will not power on/off, press and hold the POWER button on the control panel for ten seconds. The TV will turn off.
