LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV MODELS 148 Series LT-40148, LT-46148, LT-52148 246 Series LT-46246, LT-52246 OWNER’S GUIDE • • • • For questions: -- Visit our website at www.mitsubishi-tv.com. -- E-mail us at MDEAservice@mdea.com. -- Call Consumer Relations at 800-332-2119. For information on System Reset, please see the back cover. To order replacement or additional remote controls or Owner’s Guides, visit our website at www.mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278.
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 the TV. MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE RETAILER NAME LOCATION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
Contents Important Information About Your TV Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . Installation and Operating Notes. . . . . TV Guide Daily Access Requirements. Cleaning Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Television Overview Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Special Features of Your TV. . . . . . . . . . . TV Control Panel and Convenience Inputs. TV Main Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Installation Notes Cleaning Recommendations Wall Mount Requirements For wall-mounting, see “Stand Removal,” page 11. 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: Use with other than the authorized accessories may cause the TV to become unstable, which can cause damage to the product or possible injury. Custom cabinet installation must allow for proper air circulation around the television.
1 Television Overview Package Contents 16:9 Widescreen Picture Format Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure that you have received everything. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Remote Control Two AA Batteries Cable Tie with Pin Owner’s Guide Quick Reference Guide Quick Connect Guide Product Registration Card IR Emitter cable (two-ended with 148 series; four-ended with 246 series) 1 AA AA 2 3 Enjoy a full theatrical experience in the comfort of your home.
1. Television Overview DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite receivers. NetCommand can “learn” remote control signals directly from many devices, allowing you to create a customized NetCommand-controlled home-theater system. POWER SYSTEM RESET VOL CH ADJ ADJ FORMAT MENU GUIDE INPUT ENTER MENU CANCEL NetCommand for HDMI HDMI devices with Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) capabilities may be compatible with the TV’s NetCommand for HDMI feature.
1. Television Overview Front-Panel Indicators • • • STATUS POWER STATUS indicator. Off during normal TV operation. POWER/TIMER indicator. Lit when TV is powered on; flashes when TV is powered off and the auto-on TV Timer is set. IR Sensor (Infrared Sensor). Detects infrared signals emitted by the remote control.
1. Television Overview 9 TV Main Panel 1. ANT 1/ANT 2 (Antenna) If you are connecting an antenna or direct cable service without a cable box, connect the main antenna or cable source to ANT 1. Use ANT 2 for a second source. HDMI VIDEO: 480i, 480p /720p 1080i /1080p AUDIO: PCM STEREO 4 ANT 1 and ANT 2 can each receive digital and analog over-the-air channels from a VHF/UHF antenna or nonscrambled digital/analog cable source. PC: VGA, W-VGA, SVGA, W-SVGA, XGA, W-XGA, SXGA / 3 720p/1080p 8 2 2.
1. Television Overview TV Main Panel, continued 8. HDMI™ Inputs (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) The HDMI inputs support uncompressed standard and highdefinition digital video formats and PCM digital stereo audio. Use the HDMI inputs to connect to CEA-861 HDMI compliant devices such as a high-definition receiver or DVD player. These inputs support 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p video formats.
1. Television Overview Stand Removal CAUTION At least TWO PEOPLE are needed to safely remove the stand. Have one person hold the TV while the other person removes the stand. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in personal injury and damage to the product. Stand-Removal Procedure: 1. Disconnect the TV’s AC power cord from the AC 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. power outlet. Spread the protective sheet that was wrapped around the TV on a flat, even surface, such as a sturdy table.
2 TV Set-Up Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV Getting Started 1. Review the important safety, installation, and operating information at the beginning of this book. 2. Choose a location for your TV. • Allow at least four inches of space on all sides of the TV to help prevent overheating. Overheating may cause premature failure of the TV. • Avoid locations where light may reflect off the screen or where the TV is exposed to direct sunlight.
2. TV Setup 13 Additional TV Setup TV Operation 1. Review chapter 5, “TV Menus,” to customize TV operation. Press the MENU key to enter the menu system. Some examples of settings you may wish to change include: • Fav. Use an on-screen menu to create custom lists of your favorite channels from ANT 1 and ANT 2. See Setup > Edit, page 45. • Order. Rearrange the device icons in the Input Selection menu to put frequently used icons near the front. See Inputs > Order, page 50. • Name.
2. TV Setup Initial TV Setup Use the Setup menu for basic TV setup options. 1. Press MENU to open the Main menu. 2. Press to highlight the Setup icon and display the Setup menu. Memorizing Channels For ANT 1 and ANT 2 Note: 246 Series TV. If using a CableCARD, the TV will automatically acquire the complete list of available channels from the service provider. Perform channel memorization for ANT 1 CableCARD service only if you need to reacquire the channel list. To start channel memorization 1.
2. TV Setup Setting Up TV Inputs, continued Auto Input Sensing for CEC-Enabled Devices When the TV’s NetCommand for HDMI feature is enabled, most CEC-enabled devices are recognized and identified automatically by the TV. NetCommand for HDMI may allow you to control functions of a CECenabled device. See Appendix E, page 80. Setup Procedure 1. Power on the TV. 2. Connect your devices to the TV, making note of which TV input is used for each device. See chapter 3, “TV Connections.
2. TV Setup Controlling A/V Receiver Sound Volume Setting Up TV Inputs, continued Tips on Auto Sensing and Changing Connected Devices • • • Choose a different name for each input. Antenna inputs (ANT 1/ANT 2) are never detected, although you can turn off unused antenna inputs in the Inputs > Name menu. You can change the device type displayed in the Input Selection menu by using the Inputs > Name menu (page 50). Any “learned” NetCommand IR codes will be erased, however.
2. TV Setup About Home-Theater Control Systems This summary offers some examples of the control methods available using the TV’s remote control. You may wish to use one or more of these methods in your home theater after completing Auto Input Sensing. Source device connected directly to the TV Remote Control Programming with Any Connection Type Program the remote control to operate the A/V device. To control the device, set the slide switch to the correct position for the device type.
2. TV Setup Using the TV with a Personal Computer Connecting a Computer to the TV Use one of the connection methods listed below based on your computer’s video output. DVI-to-HDMI cable or an HDMI cable with an HDMI-toDVI adapter Audio Connection Stereo audio cables HDMI-to-HDMI cable 3 2. 2 TV main panel INPUT3 Pr VIDEO 4. 5. 6. that your computer signal is compatible with the TV. Connect the computer’s digital signal output to one of the TV’s HDMI jacks.
2. TV Setup Using the TV with a Personal Computer Computer Video Adjustments 1. Power on the computer if it is not already on. 2. Select PC from the Input Selection menu. To do 3. 4. Tip Set the computer’s screen saver to display a pattern after several minutes of inactivity. This acts as a reminder that the TV is powered on. this, press INPUT to open the Input Selection menu, move the highlight to the PC icon, and press ENTER. Working from the computer, change the resolution of the computer image.
2. TV Setup Using a CableCARD 246 Series TVs The CableCARD™ system 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. The system is unidirectional, meaning that certain digital cable services, such as requests for video-on-demand and pay-per-view programs, a cable operator’s enhanced program guide, and dataenhanced television services may require use of a set-top box instead.
3 TV Connections 21 Before You Begin Auto Input Sensing Surround Sound The TV’s Auto Input Sensing feature automatically recognizes most connections and prompts you to identify the type of device connected. See page 14 for more on Auto Input Sensing. For best surround sound audio quality, route audiosignal cables or HDMI cables from the source device directly to your A/V receiver or sound system.
3. TV Connections If your cable box or satellite receiver has an HDMI output, use the connections for HDMI devices described on this page. 4 3 2 Figure 1. Connecting a device with component video outputs Y / VIDEO L AUDIO 1 IR- NetCommand R S-VIDEO Output / External Controller Input INPUT1 2. INPUT3 Pr VIDEO Pb L AUDIO R Y DVI/PC the cable from the outside cable or satellite service to CABLE IN or SATELLITE IN on the cable box or satellite receiver.
3. TV Connections 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. Standard Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, or Other Device with S-Video Required: S-Video cable and left/right analog stereo audio cables. 1.
R O 3. TV Connections Wall Outlet Cable (no cable box) (can be used with a CableCARD™) 4 It is very important to connect the incoming cable for your primary viewing source to ANT 1. 3 1. Connect the primary incoming coaxial lead cable to 2 ANT 1 on the TV main panel. 2. For an optional secondary antenna source, connect 1 an antenna (or cable) to ANT 2. IR- NetCommand Antennas with Separate UHF and VHF Leads Required: UHF/VHF combiner 1.
3. TV Connections VCR to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable VCR to a Cable Box (Audio & Video) Required: Two-way RF splitter, two coaxial cables, right and left analog audio cables, either S-video or composite video cable. 1. Connect the incoming cable or antenna to IN on the RF splitter. 2. Connect one coaxial cable from OUT on the RF splitter to ANTENNA IN on the VCR back panel. Connect one coaxial cable from OUT on the RF splitter to ANT 1 on the TV main panel.
3. TV Connections 6. Connect either an S-Video or composite video 7. cable from VIDEO OUT on the VCR back panel to a VIDEO composite or S-VIDEO jack on the TV main panel. Connect only one type of video cable. S-Video is preferable to composite video, if available. To use the TV speakers with the VCR, connect left (white) and right (red) audio cables from AUDIO OUT on the VCR back panel to the associated INPUT AUDIO L and R on the TV main panel.
3. TV Connections A/V Receiver (Sound System) Using the TV’s Audio Output Most setups require either a digital audio cable or analog stereo audio cables. To send audio from TV channels received on ANT 1, ANT 2, 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 output in digital stereo format on the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack.
3. TV Connections Camcorder Convenience input jacks on the TV’s side panel offer the easiest way to connect a camcorder. Two different connection options are described on this page. You can alternatively use any of the jacks on the main connection panel. Use jacks on the TV’s side panel to connect a camcorder B: Composite Video Connection Required: Composite video and analog stereo audio cables supplied with the camcorder. 1.
4 TV Operation and Features Choosing a Viewing Source Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer turns the TV off after the length of time you set. To set the TV to turn on at a certain time, see the Setup > Timer menu on page 47. Setting the Sleep Timer 1. Press SLEEP on the remote control. 2. Press SLEEP additional times to increase the time in 30-minute increments up to the maximum of 120 minutes. 3. Press EXIT or wait five seconds without pressing any keys for the message to disappear. 4.
4. TV Operation and Features Remote Control 1. POWER: Switches TV power on and off. 2. Slide Switch: Selects the A/V device to be operated by the remote control. Set the slide switch to TV for operation of the TV, and NetCommandcontrolled devices. Control of additional devices requires programing (see Appendix C, “Programming the Remote Control.” 3. SLEEP: Sets the TV to turn off within 2 hours in increments of 30 minutes. 4.
4. TV Operation and Features Remote Control, continued For devices operating independently of NetCommand: The F1–F4 keys work like the A, B, C, D buttons on some cable boxes, satellite receivers, and DVD players. Program the remote control for your equipment and test the keys. See Appendix C, “Programming the Remote Control.” 25. (Pause): Freezes a broadcast TV picture from an antenna source, cable box, or satellite receiver (if key has not been reassigned for NetCommand use).
4. TV Operation and Features Status Display Ant 1 Press the INFO key to see the on-screen status display. The most common displays are shown here. You will rarely, if ever, see all status indicators at the same time. 2 3 7-1 KABC-HD 4 Monday Night Football 10 HD 16:9 Standard TV-PG 9 Stereo 11 6 7 FAV1 English 12 13 Tuesday 9:10 PM Sleep 30 min 5 On-screen status display sample information 1 15 MUTE St. Louis vs. Tampa Bay 8 8 14 Signal Strength 16 Analog Sources Digital Sources 1.
4. TV Operation and Features Fav (Favorite Channels) Use the six Fav channel banks to store groups of your favorite channels from ANT 1 and ANT 2. You can set up a Fav channel bank for each of your favorite program types or set up a bank for each TV user. You may prefer to perform Fav channel setup from a menu. See the Setup > Edit options, page 45.
4. TV Operation and Features TV Signals and Display Formats This is a 16:9 widescreen TV suitable for images available from HDTV and many DVDs. You can view olderstyle squarish images (4:3 aspect ratio) using one of the display formats described on this page. Press the FORMAT key to cycle through the available display formats. The TV remembers the format you last used for each input. DVD Image Definitions Image information may be stated on the DVD case.
4. TV Operation and Features 35 Viewing Camera Files and GalleryPlayer Images JPEG Images and the USB Photo Port For instructions on viewing the GalleryPlayer demo or to purchase images, see page 49. 1. Back up the data on your USB drive before connecting it to the TV. Mitsubishi is not responsible for file damage or Optional audio data loss. device 2. Connect your USB card reader or USB drive to the TV’s USB Photo port. The TV will begin reading files. 3.
4. TV Operation and Features Slide Show USB Photo Menu Compatible Picture Files Use these keys during the slide show: • Keys for JPEG Picture Slide Show Begin or resume slide show playback Pause or resume playback while in automatic advance mode. or ENTER • Advance to the next slide. • Go to the previous slide. FORMAT Rotate the slide clockwise in 90˚ increments (personal photos only). • Stop slide show and display the USB Photo menu.
5 TV Menus 37 Main Menu Press MENU on the remote control to open the Main menu. Icon Menu Name and Description AV Menu Page Customize picture and sound settings. Turn closed captions on and off; customize Captions Menu caption displays. 38 43 Setup Menu Perform basic TV setup. Set language, scan (memorize) channels, set the TV clock, edit channel options, lock TV use by channel, set Energy Mode, auto-on TV Timer. View a GalleryPlayer demo and obtain a setup key.
5. TV Menus AV Menu An on-screen slider displays when making some audio and video adjustments. Numeric values represented on the slider range from 0 (minimum) to 63 (maximum), with 31 as the mid-point. The AV menu contains sub-menus for audio and video adjustments AV Menu Options Video See the description of video adjustments on page 40. Audio See the description of audio adjustments on page 42.
5. TV Menus 39 AV Menu, continued AV Menu Options Video Mute On, Off • Global • Audio Only Screensaver On, Off • • On: Displays a solid blue background when there is no video signal from the current input. Use the On setting to let the colored screen remind you that the TV is powered on at times when there is no picture. The TV will power off if it detects no video signal for five minutes. Off. The screen appears black if there is no video signal from the current non-antenna input.
5. TV Menus Video Menu Mitsubishi recommends you assign names to TV inputs before making video adjustments (use the Inputs > Name menu). Otherwise, adjustments will be reset to the defaults if you name inputs afterwards. To make video adjustments: • From the Video menu: 1. Press to highlight an option. 2. Press to display the submenu and adjust. 3. Press MENU to return to the AV menu. • While watching TV: Press the VIDEO key repeatedly to display the video option you want to change.
5. TV Menus 41 Video Menu, continued Video Menu Options SharpEdge (246 Series TVs) On, Off SharpEdge™ adds special edge enhancements to make the image appear sharper. Saved by input. DeepField Imager (246 Series TVs) On DeepField™ Imager dynamically enhances black levels in portions of the screen to provide strong contrast with detail over mixed screen content. Off Contrast is adjusted uniformly across the entire screen.
5. TV Menus Audio Menu To make audio adjustments: • From the Audio menu: 1. Press to highlight an option 2. Press to display the submenu and adjust. 3. Press MENU to return to the AV menu. • While watching TV: Press the AUDIO key repeatedly to display the audio option you want to change. to change settings. Press AV menu, Audio options Audio Menu Options Speakers The Speakers option displays only if an A/V receiver connection has been detected. The setting you select is applied to all TV inputs.
5. TV Menus 43 Captions Menu Captions on Digital Channels Captions on Analog Channels The TV can decode captions from ANT 1/ANT 2 and the VIDEO composite and S-VIDEO jacks. Broadcasters can send either standard closed captions or text service. Standard closed captions follow the dialogue of the program 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.
5. TV Menus Setup Menu Use the Setup menu to: • Select English or Spanish for menus and on-screen text. • Scan the channels available for the antenna or cable service connected to the ANT 1 or ANT 2 jacks. • Edit channel options, including channel locking. • Set the TV’s internal clock. • Set the TV Timer to turn on the TV automatically at a designated time. • Set the energy mode for power consumption when the TV is powered off. • Play the GalleryPlayer demo and get a GalleryPlayer setup key.
5. TV Menus 45 Setup Menu, continued Edit Virtual Channel Number (digital channels only). A channel number sent by a local broadcaster. Usually the virtual number is associated with the corresponding analog channel number. For example, a broadcaster may associate digital channel 2-1 with their analog channel 2. Physical Digital Channel Number. The channel number officially assigned to the actual broadcast frequency; shown on screen in parentheses.
5. TV Menus Setup Menu, continued Clock Use either the manual or auto method to set the clock. Set the clock if you wish to: • Use the TV’s Timer function. • Maintain accurate ChannelView listings. 246 Series TV. If you have enabled the TV Guide Daily system, there is no need to set the clock; settings are grayed out and unavailable. Setup menu, Clock options Setup Menu Options Settings Clock Manual. To set the clock manually: 1. Select Manual. 2. Set the time of day. 3. Set the date. 4.
5. TV Menus 47 Setup Menu, continued Timer Use the Timer to set a time for the TV to turn on automatically. Use this menu to set a day, time, input, and channel for the Timer. If the TV is already on at the requested time, the TV will automatically tune to the designated channel. • • • • • The TV clock must be set before you can use the Timer feature. TV Energy Mode must be set to Fast Power On to have the TV power on at the set time.
5. TV Menus Setup Menu, continued Setup Menu Options Energy Mode Energy Fast Power On Low Power Use the Energy Mode option to select the level of power consumption while the TV is turned off. The default setting is Fast Power On. Low Power uses less energy, but TV poweron takes longer and some TV features may be unavailable. Keep Energy Mode set to Fast Power On if you need to: • Have faster power on. • Receive updates to ChannelView channel listings. • Keep the TV Clock accurate for the TV Timer.
5. TV Menus 49 Setup Menu, continued Demo Mode Off, On • • GalleryPlayer Setup Key CREATE/ EXPORT • • Select On to begin play of the sample GalleryPlayer images included with the TV. Press any key on the remote control or TV control panel to end the demo. Highlight CREATE and press ENTER to create a setup key and save it to your USB storage device. You only need to create the key once. Highlight EXPORT and press ENTER to save a previously created setup key to your USB storage device.
5. TV Menus Inputs Menu Inputs Menu Options Name Cable Box, Camcorder, CD/ Audio, DVD (DVD, DVD2, Blu-Ray), DVR, Game (Game, PS, Xbox, Wii), MP3 Player, PC, Satellite, VCR, AVR On/Off (Ant 1 and ANT 2 only) Delete (deactivated HDMI only) Control On, Control Off (CECenabled HDMI devices; operates only when Inputs > NetCommand HDMI Control is set to On) • • • • Lets you assign or change names of inputs appearing in the Input Selection menu. -- Press to move between inputs. -- Press to select a name.
5. TV Menus 51 Lock Menu TV locks available from the Lock menu are: Parent Other Time Control Panel Note: Lock by Ratings Restrict access to programming based on V-Chip rating signals sent by the broadcaster. Lock by Time Restrict TV use by time of day. Lock Control Panel Disable the buttons on the TV’s control panel. Use this option if small children in the home try to press control-panel buttons. Channel Lock is an additional lock that blocks access to specific channels.
5. TV Menus Lock Menu, continued Parent Menu Options (U.S.-based rating system) Option Name and Description Lock Off, On Disables or enables program blocking based on V-Chip signals and the U.S. rating system. TV Rating TV-Y Youth. For children under 7. TV-Y7 Youth 7 and older. TV-G General Audience. For the entire family. TV-PG Parental Guidance. Parental Guidance recommended; may not be suitable for some children. TV-14 Adolescent 14 and older. Not recommended for children under 14.
5. TV Menus 53 Lock Menu, continued Other Menu Options (alternate rating system) This TV can recognize new rating systems that may come into effect in the future. The Other option remains grayed out until the TV receives a signal using an alternate rating system. Such alternate rating systems will apply only to digital programming received on the ANT 1 and ANT 2 inputs.
6 NetCommand IR Control About NetCommand IR Control Note: • • • • • To learn about NetCommand for HDMI devices, see Appendix E and “About Home-Theater Control Systems,” page 17. NetCommand setup is optional. You may wish to use NetCommand IR control to supplement CEC control. You can perform NetCommand setup when the TV first recognizes a device during Auto Input Sensing or at any convenient time afterward.
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6. NetCommand IR Control Initial NetCommand Setup for Most Devices To perform this procedure, you need: • The remote controls for both the TV and the device you want to control. • The IR emitter cable supplied with the TV. Note: 1. 2. 3. To set up an A/V receiver, see “Setting Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver,” page 60. Connect and position the IR emitters for the devices you wish to control. See “IR Emitter Placement” on the previous page.
6. NetCommand IR Control NetCommand Specialized Device Keys Refer to this chart when “learning” device keys. “Learn” some, all, or none of the keys used for each device type. The chart has space for you to write in functions you assign to the F1–F4 keys. See the following page for more on keys marked in the “Special Operation Method” column.
6. NetCommand IR Control Operating NetCommand-Controlled Devices Controlling Most Device Types Controlling an A/V Receiver As an example of NetCommand control, if you are watching your cable box and you wish to tune to the next channel higher, press CH/PAGE . NetCommand then sends the “learned” channel-up control signal to the cable box. 1. With an IR emitter properly positioned in front of the device, use the Inputs > Learn screen to perform NetCommand setup for the device. 2.
6. NetCommand IR Control Operating NetCommand-Controlled Devices, continued Key Name in Learning Screen Special Operation Description and Setup How to Use Guide Displaying the Disc Menu (DVD or high-definition disc format) While watching the device, press GUIDE to display the disc menu. “Learn” the Disc Menu, Top Menu, or other key as named on the original remote in the Guide learning position. Displaying the On-Screen Program Guide (cable box or satellite receiver) 1.
6. NetCommand IR Control Setting Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver Several types of A/V receiver control can be set up using the Inputs > AVR menu, shown on the following pages. • Controlling power and volume is described on this page. • Automatic audio switching, suitable for most equipment setups, is described under “A/V Receiver Control: Automatic Audio Switching” on the opposite page. • Automatic audio and video switching can be set up If your A/V receiver has an HDMI output.
6. NetCommand IR Control Setting Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver, continued A/V Receiver Control: Automatic Audio Switching Perform one of these setups to enable the A/V receiver to switch automatically to the correct audio input when you select a device in the TV’s Input Selection menu. To set up control of an A/V receiver you need: • The remote controls for both the TV and the A/V receiver. • The IR emitter cable supplied with the TV. • Connecting cables ment.
6. NetCommand IR Control Setting Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver, continued Before You Begin 1. Connect your A/V devices to the TV and connect 2. 3. your A/V receiver to the audio outputs on the TV and the DVD player. See chapter 3, “TV Connections,” for suggestions. Important: To use Setup 1, you must connect the A/V receiver to the TV’s audio output; i.e., the TV’s AVR AUDIO OUTPUT or DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack.
6. NetCommand IR Control Setting Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver, continued A/V Receiver Control: Automatic Audio and Video Switching via HDMI EJHJUBM TVSSPVOE TPVOE Audio Switching Setup 2: Automatic A/V Receiver Switching to a Surround Sound Device %7% 1MBZFS XJUI %JHJUBM 4VSSPVOE 4PVOE Use this setup to send digital surround sound directly from a device to an A/V receiver. 1. Under Learn, highlight Input2.
6. NetCommand IR Control Setting Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver, continued • example, use an optional audio connection if you wish to use the A/V receiver speakers to hear audio from: -- The ANT 1 or ANT 2 inputs -- A device connected to the convenience input (input 4), such as a game or camcorder. 6. When the Auto Input Sensing screen displays, In some circumstances, audio from a device connected to the A/V receiver may not be passed over the HDMI cable to the TV speakers.
6. NetCommand IR Control Setting Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver, continued 8. The device type you select here will appear as an icon in the TV’s Input Selection menu. You can assign each device type in the list only once. Press EXIT if finished or repeat these steps for additional video sources connected to the A/V receiver. NetCommand IR Control: Device Connected to an A/V Receiver 3.
Appendices Appendix A: Specifications Size and Weight Inputs Type Dimensions (inches) HDMI (digital video/audio) With Stand/Without Stand Model Qty. 4 Input Specifications CEA-861D standard for digital audio and video via HDMI HDMI standard connector Video: 60 Hz: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i 24 Hz, 30 Hz, 60 Hz: 1080p Audio: PCM stereo Height Width Depth Weight (lbs.) LT-40148 25.0/23.4 36.7 11.2/4.9 51.8/45.4 LT-46148 28.0/26.4 42.0 11.2/4.9 61.7/55.
Appendices Appendix B: Bypassing the Parental Lock 67 Bypassing the Parental Lock Lock Bypass Instructions Have Been Filed for Future Reference After you set the lock, you must use your pass code to view a locked program, view the locked TV, view a locked channel, cancel the lock, or enter the Lock menus. IMPORTANT Cut along the dotted line and file bypass instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you forget your pass code, you can view the locked TV without entering your pass code.
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Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control This appendix explains programming the TV’s remote control to operate other A/V devices. This is distinct from NetCommand control. The TV’s remote control can operate other devices by three different methods: VCRs and DVRs CH / POWER SLEEP (FAST Forward) (Pause) (Play) • Remote Control Programming: You must move the slide switch to the position specific to the type of device.
Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control, continued Programming the Remote Control 6. Once you have found the correct code, write it in the space below for future reference. 1. 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.
Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control, continued Programming Codes Audio Amplifiers Make Acurus Adcom Altec Lansing Aragon Bel Canto Design Bose Carver Cary Audio Design Classe Curtis Mathes Durabrand Flextronics GE Halcro Harman/ Kardon JVC Klipsch Krell Left Coast Lenoxx Lexicon Marantz Mark Levinson McIntosh Modulaire Mondial Optimus Parasound Philips Pioneer Polk Audio Primare RadioShack RCA Realistic Soundesign Technics Victor Wards Yamaha Code 30765 31100, 30577 31742 30765 31
Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control, continued Programming Codes, continued CD Players Make Code SAE Sansui Sanyo Sears Sharp Sherwood Sonic Frontiers Sony 30157 30157, 30000 30179, 30087, 30000 30179 30180, 30037 31950, 30180 30157 31364, 30490, 30185, 30100, 30000 Soundesign 30145 Sugden 30157 Sylvania 30157 Symphonic 30180 TAG McLaren 30157 Tandy 30032 Tascam 30420 TDK 31208 Teac 30490, 30420, 30180 Technics 30029, 30303 Techwood 30303 Thule Audio 30157 Tivoli Audio 31553 Univers
Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control, continued Programming Codes, continued Satellite Receivers Make Code Uniden Zenith VCRs Make A-Mark ABS Accurian Admiral Adventura Adyson Aiko Aiwa Akai Alba Alienware Allegro America Action American High Amstrad Asha Astra Audiovox Avis Beaumark Bell & Howell 10724, 10722 11856, 11810, 10856 Code 20278, 20240, 20046, 20037, 20000 21972 20000 20479, 20209, 20104, 20060, 20048, 20047, 20039 20240, 20037, 20000 20072 20278 20124, 20037, 20000 20
Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control, continued Programming Codes, continued VCRs Make Sanyo Code 20479, 20240, 20159, 20104, 20047, 20046, 20000 Scott 20184, 20121, 20045, 20043 Sears 20209, 20162, 20104, 20072, 20067, 20060, 20048, 20047, 20046, 20045, 20043, 20042, 20041, 20039, 20037, 20035, 20033, 20000 Sharp 20848, 20048, 20047, 20032, 20000 Shintom 20240, 20072, 20039, 20000 Shogun 20240 Siemens 20037, 20104 Signature 20479, 20060, 20048, 20046, 20037, 20035, 20000 Singer 2024
Appendices Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control, continued Programming Codes, continued DVD Players Make Code Polk Audio Portland Presidian Proceed Proscan Prosonic ProVision Qwestar Radionette RadioShack RCA Realistic Reoc Revoy Rio RJTech Rotel Rowa Saba Sampo Samsung Sansui Sanyo Schneider Schwaiger Sensory Science Sharp 20539 20770 21072, 20675 20672 20522 20699 20778 20651 20741 20571 21769, 20822, 20790, 20717, 20571, 20522 20571 20752 20699 20869 21360 21178, 20623 20823 20651 20752, 20698 21
Appendices Appendix D: TV Guide Daily (246 Series TVs) Active Selection Source and Channel Information Info Box Clock Program Rating Icons Info Bar Progress Indicator Info Icon Video Window Program Title Tile Highlighted Tile (indicates active selection) Ad Panel Channel Call Letters This appendix explains the free TV Guide Daily service available with this TV. Use this optional service to: • View 24 hours of show listings.
Appendices 77 Appendix D: TV Guide Daily (246 Series TVs), continued Setting Up TV Guide Daily Navigating the Guide Setup of the TV Guide Daily system is optional. 1. Display the Inputs > Guide menu to display TV Guide Daily setup options. 2. To enable the TV Guide Daily system, highlight On. If you wish to disable the system, highlight Off. To navigate within the Guide, move the highlight through the screen using the TV remote control’s and CH/Page keys.
Appendices Appendix D: TV Guide Daily (246 Series TVs), continued 2. In the Setup Screen, press to highlight “Display setup progress” and press ENTER. The Setup Progress screen appears. 3. Press GUIDE to exit the Guide or press ENTER to return to the Setup Screen. Looking at Ads To view promotions linked to ads • Repeatedly press to move the highlight to the Ad panel. A screen with additional Ad information will appear. • To close the Ad screen, press to move the highlight back to the listings.
Appendices 79 Appendix D: TV Guide Daily (246 Series TVs), continued Procedure 1. While in the Guide Listings, press MENU. This displays the Setup Screen. 2. Highlight “Change channel display” and press ENTER. The channel editor screen will appear. 3. Use to highlight the desired row setting to be changed. • • To change channel position (Position Number highlighted), press to move the position or enter a new channel position number.
Appendices Appendix E: NetCommand HDMI Control of CEC Devices Many new HDMI devices have a feature called CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) or HDMI Control. Mitsubishi calls this feature NetCommand HDMI Control or NetCommand for HDMI. HDMI CEC allows one device, such as the TV, to control other devices, such as an A/V receiver or disc player. CEC use is optional.
Appendices Appendix E: NetCommand HDMI Control of CEC Devices, continued • Note: 6. If the A/V receiver is HDMI CEC compatible, turn on HDMI control in the A/V receiver (see the A/V receiver menus). If the A/V receiver menu does not show HDMI control, the A/V receiver may not be compatible with CEC. Figure 4 (NetCommand HDMI Control is off). The TV’s NetCommand for HDMI Control is turned off.
Appendices Appendix E: NetCommand HDMI Control of CEC Devices, continued Resolving CEC Conflicts, Changing HDMI Connections, Removing HDMI Devices Because each manufacturer selects which CEC functions to support, some devices can conflict with other devices. If control conflicts arise, you can: • Turn off CEC in the other device’s setup menu. • Turn off TV control of an individual CEC device (see below). • Reset TV control of an individual CEC device (see below).
Appendices 83 Appendix F: Troubleshooting TV Reset Comparison Guide You can resolve many common TV problems using the reset functions described in the following table. See also the troubleshooting suggestions later in this appendix. IMPORTANT Before you change sound or picture settings: If picture or sound settings seem wrong for a broadcast channel (a channel from ANT 1, ANT 2, a cable box, or satellite receiver), first check other channels from the same input before changing settings.
Appendices Appendix F: Troubleshooting, continued Reset Name When to Use How to Use Resulting Action Lock Menu Pass Code To change your Lock menu pass code See the cutout page in Appendix B, page 67. Allows a new code to be established. Control-Panel Lock Release To re-enable the control-panel buttons after activation of the Control-Panel Lock Press and hold the MENU button on the control panel for over eight seconds. This works even if the TV is powered off.
Appendices 85 Appendix F: Troubleshooting, continued General TV Operation 1. Symptom Remarks The TV remote control does not work. • • • • • • 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. Reset the remote control.
Appendices Appendix F: Troubleshooting, continued TV Channels 2. Symptom Remarks You cannot access a channel. • • • • • • Use number keys instead of CH / . Be sure the channel you want to view is in memory. See Setup > Scan on page 44. Check that the TV is switched to the correct device or antenna for that channel by pressing the INPUT key. Make sure Channel Lock is off. Make sure the Lock > Parent menu lock is set to off.
Appendices 87 Appendix F: Troubleshooting, continued Picture Symptom Remarks 3. You cannot view a picture when playing a VHS tape. Check your VCR’s owner’s guide for further troubleshooting. 4. VCR or DVD player’s on-screen menus jitter up and down. Possible cause: Many VCRs and DVD players provide onscreen menus at only half-resolution. These lower-resolution graphics may appear to jitter up and down when the TV converts them to high-definition graphics. 5.
Appendices Appendix F: Troubleshooting, continued Indicators 1. Symptom Remarks STATUS indicator light is a steady red. • • 2. STATUS indicator light is a steady/flashing red. • • • Room temperature has exceeded proper levels. Cool the room. The TV has overheated. Clear blocked air vents and ensure at least four inches of clearance on all sides of the TV. Unplug set from AC power. Plug back in and wait one minute for blinking to stop. Press SYSTEM RESET button and wait for blinking to stop.
Appendices 89 Appendix F: Troubleshooting, continued NetCommand IR Control Symptom 3. Remarks The A/V receiver is the selected audio source • but there is no sound. • • Check to see if the A/V Receiver power is turned on. A/V Receiver Set Up for Audio-Only Switching -- With A/V receiver power turned on, redisplay the Input Selection menu and press ENTER to allow NetCommand to correctly select the A/V Receiver input. -- Incorrect setup in the Inputs > AVR menu.
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Warranty 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. Parts. All parts (except any software incorporated into this HDTV are warranted for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase at retail.
Warranty 93 arising from product installation, removal from or re-installation into custom installations or on wall mountings, or set-ups, any adjustments of user controls (including contrast, brightness, color, tint, fine tuning, sharpness), other adjustment necessary to prepare the unit for display or use, connection with any external audio receiver, antenna, cable or satellite systems, or service of products purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
Index Index A Adjust Keys (Up/Down/Left/Right) 30, 37 Anamorphic Picture Format 34 Antenna Connecting 24 Signal Strength for Digital Channels 32 Antenna Inputs (ANT 1, ANT 2) 9 Audio Lock (A/V receiver control) 70 AUDIO OUTPUT Jacks 10 Auto Input/Auto Output Sensing 14, 16 Auto-Off (Sleep Timer) 29 Auto-On (Timer) 47 A/V Memory Reset 83 A/V Receiver and TV Speakers 42 and TV’s Remote Control 60, 64, 69 Audio Lock 70 Connecting 10, 27 Controlling Sound Volume 16 Disconnecting Analog 16 NetCommand IR Co
Index Listings ChannelView 31 TV Guide Daily 76 Lock TV Bypassing the Lock 67 Lock by Channel 45 Lock by Ratings 52 Lock by Time 53 Lock Control Panel 53 Preset V-Chip Blocking 51 Low Power (Energy Mode) 48 Wired IR option 10 M Main Panel 9, 10 Media Setup Menu 36 Memorizing Channels 14, 44 Memory Reset, A/V 83 Mute Closed Captions 43 MUTE key 30 Video Mute 39 N Name (Inputs > Name menu) 50 NetCommand for HDMI Devices 6, 69, 80, 82 NetCommand IR Control About 54 A/V Receiver Control 60 Compared to Progr
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