™ 3D DLP HOME-CINEMA TELEVISION MODELS 642 Series C12 Series BASIC OWNER’S GUIDE This manual provides basic connection, setup, and operating instructions. For use of additional features of this television, please visit our website at www.Mitsubishi-tv.com to view or download a supplemental Owner’s Guide. Follow the Support link to the Product Documents page. • • • For questions: - Visit our website at www.mitsubishi-tv.com. - E-mail us at TVSupport@mevsa.com.
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Contents Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America and the Environment Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Basic Setup and Operation Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing the Remote Control Batteries . TV Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up and Using TV Inputs . . . . . . Basic TV Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV Menus . .
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 ANT E NNA LE AD IN WIR E Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 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 5 Basic Setup and Operation Package Contents TV Overview Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure that you have received everything. Sample TV controls and location of the STATUS indicator. See page 30. Remote Control Two AA Batteries Quick Setup Guide Basic Owner’s Guide AA AA Product Registration Card Rear Connection Jacks Lamp-Compartment Door Installing the Remote Control Batteries 1.
1. Basic Setup and Operation Remote Control Aim the remote control at the TV screen. The TV can detect control signals over the entire screen area. Sleep Timer, page 19 Powers TV on or off. Number/letter keys Channel tuning, page 8 Pass-code entry Adds a separator in digital channel numbers. Clears some menu entries. LAST Returns to the previous channel. MUTE Mutes the TV speakers. TOOLS Not used in this model. FAV VOL Controls volume of TV speakers.
1. Basic Setup and Operation 7 First-Time Power-On 1. Install batteries in the remote control. See page 5. Welcome Screen Energy Options 2. Aim the emitter (bulb) end of the remote control at the TV and press the POWER key . Wait for the Welcome screen. • Mitsubishi recommends the Home setting, which produces a picture suitable for home viewing and uses less power. The Retail setting looks best under the bright lighting often found in commercial settings.
1. Basic Setup and Operation Setting Up and Using TV Inputs, continued Setting Up Inputs with Auto Input Sensing Connection information starts on page 13. Learn more about Auto Input Sensing on page 23. 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.
1. Basic Setup and Operation 9 Basic TV Operation Picture Settings Audio Controls To get the best picture under different viewing conditions, set the Picture Mode first before changing other video settings. Controlling Sound Volume Press VOL to adjust the sound level of the TV speakers. 1. Press VIDEO. 2. Press until the Picture Mode option displays. 3.
1. Basic Setup and Operation Basic TV Operation, continued The FORMAT Key and Picture Shape Press the FORMAT key to cycle through picture shapes for the current image. The TV will remember the format you last used on each input. For more on TV formats and signal types, see the supplemental Owner’s Guide at www.mitsubishi-tv.com. Important Black bars at the edges of the screen are common in HD pictures. Black bars are not a defect of the TV.
1. Basic Setup and Operation Status Display 3 1 Press the INFO key to see the on-screen status display. The most common displays are shown here. 2 4 402-101 KABC Monday Night Football TV-PG DLSV 5 St. Louis vs.
1. Basic Setup and Operation TV Menus Press MENU on the remote control to open the main menu. Find detailed descriptions of all menus in the supplemental Owner’s Guide at www.mitsubishi-tv.com. Picture Video Basic picture settings Picture+ Specialized picture controls Reset Reset of sound and picture adjustments for the current input Advanced Highly customized picture adjust(642 Series ments for each input. Mitsubishi only) recommends these adjustments be made only by a trained professional installer.
2 13 TV Connections Before You Begin Auto Input Sensing Surround Sound The TV’s Auto Input Sensing feature automatically recognizes many connections and prompts you to identify the type of device connected. See pages 8 and 23 for more on Auto Input Sensing. The TV accepts PCM stereo or Dolby Digital 5.1 over the ANT and HDMI inputs and passes the audio out on the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack. Connection Types Use the connection types available on your input devices that will give the best video quality.
2. TV Connections Input and Output Jacks 3D DIGITAL ANT GLASSES AUDIO Coaxial antenna EMITTER OUTPUT input (page 16) (page 20) (page 17) DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT HDMI-3 offered on the 642 series. HDMI 1 ANT 2 3 HDMI (page 15, page 17) Inputs are HDMI HDCP compliant. USB For software updates only. To check for updates, visit www.mitsubishi-tv.com and follow the support link. HDMI Cable Categories HDMI cables are available as Standard and High-Speed types. • High-Speed HDMI Cables.
2. TV Connections HDMI Device Y Pb Pr Component Video Device Examples: HDTV Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, or DVD/Blu-ray Player Examples: HDTV Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, or DVD/Blu-ray Player Required: HDMI cable. If your source device has an HDMI output, use the connections for an HDMI device described on this page instead of component video. Connect an HDMI cable from the TV to the device’s HDMI output. HDMI-connectable devices provide video and audio through a single cable.
2. TV Connections DVI Video Device DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Examples: Computer or Older A/V Device Note: • • L ANT This connection can carry high-definition video signals. The HDMI connection supports copy protection (HDCP). Connect a DVI device (digital only) to one of the TV’s HDMI input jacks.
2. TV Connections A/ V Receiver A/ V Receiver with HDMI Output Required: Digital coaxial audio cable Required: One HDMI cable To send audio from TV channels received on the ANT input or from devices connected directly to the TV, you must use this connection. The TV makes all incoming audio available as an output in digital format on the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack: • Analog incoming audio is available as output in digital stereo format. • Digital incoming audio is available as digital audio.
2. TV Connections VCR or DVD Recorder to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT L ANT • TV panel DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Use composite video only if component video or HDMI are unavailable. A composite video connection cannot carry high-definition video signals. If your recording device has an analog-only tuner, you must use a digital converter box to enable recording of digital broadcasts.
3 19 TV Features FAV (Favorites) The FAV key gives you quick access to favorite program sources. Sources can be channels from the ANT input or devices connected to the TV. You can store up to nine favorites. 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 of day, see the Setup > Timer menu. Setting the Sleep Timer 1. Press SLEEP. 2. Press SLEEP additional times to increase the time in Adding Favorites 1.
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3. TV Features 21 3D Video, continued Watching 3D Video Active 3D glasses are required. All glasses in use at the same time must use the same control type. Halogen lights, fluorescent lights, or direct sunlight can interfere with operation of the glasses. 1. Switch the TV to the 3D video device. Press INPUT 2. 3. 4. then highlight the icon for the 3D video device. Press ENTER. Press MENU and select the Picture > 3D Mode menu. If using DLP Link glasses, select DLP Link setting Standard.
3. TV Features 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.
Appendices 23 Appendix A: Auto Input Sensing About Auto Input Sensing This TV’s Easy Connect™ Auto Input Sensing feature detects the following connections automatically: • Analog video jacks • HDMI inputs (when powered on) Auto Input Sensing for Most Devices When you first connect a device, the TV will: a. Detect the connected device and automatically switch to it. b. Prompt you to identify the device type. c. Repeat these steps for other newly detected devices.
Appendices Appendix B: TV Care Lamp-Cartridge Replacement 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 BURN DANGER! HOT SURFACES INSIDE! Touch lamp cartridge handle only. Do not touch lamp or lamp cartridge housing. Keep lamp cartridge horizontal during removal. Do not tilt as glass may come out and cause injury.
Appendices Appendix B: TV Care, continued Replacement Procedure Removing the Old Lamp Cartridge 1. Turn off TV power and unplug the TV. Allow the lamp to cool for at least one hour before proceeding. 2. 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 screws securing the cover. Keep the screws and cover for re-installation 3.
Appendices Appendix B: TV Care, continued 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. 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 27 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 TV Reset To reset all consumeraccessible settings and all memories to the original factory defaults. IMPORTANT: Use this reset only if other troubleshooting has been unsuccessful. How to Use Resulting Action 1. While viewing the TV, press MENU to display the TV main menu. 2. With the main menu displayed, press number keys 1 2 3 to display the Reset menu. Use TV Reset if the TV 3.
Appendices 29 Appendix C: Troubleshooting, continued Common Picture Problems Symptom Remarks 1. Picture does not look like a high-defini- Compare the picture to the TV’s test picture (Picture > Picture+ menu) tion 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.
Appendices Appendix C: Troubleshooting, continued Front-Panel STATUS Light Key Off Steady On Slow Blinking Fast Blinking LED Color TV Condition TV is powered off. Normal operation. None 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.
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Warranty 37 Mitsubishi Home-Cinema Television Limited Warranty MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC VISUAL SOLUTIONS AMERICA, INC. (“MEVSA”) warrants as follows to the original purchaser of this television from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer, should it prove defective by reason arising from improper workmanship and/or material: a. Parts. The lenticular (i.e.
Warranty d. To obtain a replacement lamp, order the lamp directly from the MEVSA 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: E-mail: www.mitsubishi-tv.com TVSupport@mevsa.com Call Consumer Relations for operational or connection assistance at 800-332-2119 To order replacement or additional remote controls or lamp cartridges, Visit our website www.mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278 Lamp-Substitution Alert MEVSA recommends that you use only genuine Replacement Lamp Assemblies purchased directly from Mitsubishi or a Mitsubishi Authorized Dealer or Mitsubishi Authorized Service Center.
