Mitsubishi Electric 246 Series - Manuals

5 Installation Notes Wall Mount Requirements For wall-mounting, see “Stand Removal,” page 11. 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 circulatio...

6 Package Contents Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure that you have received everything. Special Features of Your TV Your new high-definition widescreen television has many special features that make it the perfect center of your home entertainment system, including...

1. Television Overview 7 DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite receivers. Net-Command can “learn” remote control signals directly from many devices, allowing you to create a custom-ized NetCommand-controlled home-theater system. NetCommand for HDMI HDMI devices with Consumer Electronics Control (C...

8 1. Television Overview Front-Panel Indicators 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 infra- red signals emitted by the remote cont...

1. Television Overview 9 TV Main Panel HDMI VIDEO: 480i, 480p /720p 1080i /1080p AUDIO: PCM STEREO PC: VGA, W-VGA, SVGA, W-SVGA, XGA, W-XGA, SXGA / 720p/1080p 4 3 2 1 IR- Output / External Controller Input S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO L R AUDIO R DVI/PC L INPUT3 INPUT2 INPUT1 L R AVR AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO L R P...

10 1. Television Overview TV Main Panel, continued 8. HDMI™ Inputs (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) The HDMI inputs support uncompressed standard and high-definition digital video formats and PCM digital stereo audio.Use the HDMI inputs to connect to CEA-861 HDMI compli-ant devices such as a h...

1. Television Overview 11 Stand Removal Stand-Removal Procedure: Disconnect the TV’s AC power cord from the AC 1. power outlet.Spread the protective sheet that was wrapped 2. around the TV on a flat, even surface, such as a sturdy table. The protective sheet will help prevent damage to the display. ...

12 TV Set-Up Getting Started Review the important safety, installation, and oper- 1. ating information at the beginning of this book.Choose a location for your TV. 2. Allow at least four inches of space on all sides • of the TV to help prevent overheating. Over-heating may cause premature failure of...

2. TV Setup 13 Additional TV Setup Review chapter 5, “TV Menus,” to customize TV 1. 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 . S...

14 2. TV Setup Initial TV Setup Use the Setup menu for basic TV setup options. Press 1. MENU to open the Main menu. Press 2. 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 th...

2. TV Setup 15 Setting Up TV Inputs, continued Setup Procedure Power on the TV. 1. Connect your devices to the TV, making note 2. of which TV input is used for each device. See chapter 3, “TV Connections.” Note: If you wish to use an HDMI device’s CEC capa- bilities, follow the steps in Appendix E. ...

16 2. TV Setup Setting Up TV Inputs, continued Controlling A/V Receiver Sound Volume Use one of the methods below to control sound volume from the A/V receiver. With a Standard TV Setup Recommended Method: • Program the TV’s remote control for your A/V receiver and enable the Audio Lock feature. See...

2. TV Setup 17 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 R...

18 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. Computer Video Output Video Connection Audio Connection Digital DVI DVI-to-HDMI cable or an HDMI cable with an HDMI-to-DVI adapte...

2. TV Setup 19 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. Computer Video Adjustments Power on the computer if it is not already on. 1. Select 2. PC from the Input Selection menu. To do this, press I...

20 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 ...

21 3 TV Connections Auto Input Sensing The TV’s Auto Input Sensing feature automatically rec-ognizes most connections and prompts you to identify the type of device connected. See page 14 for more on Auto Input Sensing. Connection Types Review the connection types available on your input devices and...

22 3. TV Connections HDTV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver, DVD Player, or Other Device with Component Video If your cable box or satellite receiver has an HDMI output, use the connections for HDMI devices described on this page. Required: RCA component video cables, left/right analog stereo audio ca...

3. TV Connections 23 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. Connect the DVI-to-HDMI cable (recom...

24 3. TV Connections 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 . Connect the primary incoming coaxial lead cable to 1. ANT 1 on the TV main panel. For an optional secondary antenna sour...

3. TV Connections 25 VCR to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable Required: Two-way RF splitter, two coaxial cables, right and left analog audio cables, either S-video or compos-ite video cable. Connect the incoming cable or antenna to 1. IN on the RF splitter.Connect one coaxial cable from 2. OUT on the ...

26 3. TV Connections Connect either an S-Video or composite video 6. 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 avail-able. To use the TV speakers with the VC...

3. TV Connections 27 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 con- nected directly to the TV, you must use one of the con-nections show...

28 3. TV Connections A: Y Pb Pr Component Video Connection Required: Component video and analog stereo audio cables supplied with the camcorder. Connect component video cables from 1. VIDEO OUT on the camcorder to the TV’s Y Pb Pr component convenience jacks.Connect left (white) and right (red) audi...

29 TV Operation and Features 4 Choosing a Viewing Source Input Selection menu Choose a viewing source from the Input Selection menu. The current TV input appears as a full-color icon in this menu. Press 1. INPUT to display the Input Selection menu. If there are only two inputs to the TV, INPUT switc...

30 4. TV Operation and Features 1. POWER: Switches TV power on and off. 2. Slide Switch: Selects the A/V device to be oper- ated by the remote control. Set the slide switch to TV for operation of the TV, and NetCommand- controlled devices. Control of additional devices requires programing (see Appen...

4. TV Operation and Features 31 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 Con...

32 4. TV Operation and Features 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. Status Display Tuesday 9:10 PM Sleep 30 min 14 13 MUTE Signal Strength 16 15 On-screen status display...

4. TV Operation and Features 33 Using Fav Channels See the current Fav bank number Press INFO . View channels in current Fav bank Press the 1. FAV key. Wait for the TV to tune to a channel in the current Fav bank. Press th 2. e FAV key repeatedly to cycle through the channels available in the curren...

34 4. TV Operation and Features TV Signals and Display Formats Signal Definitions 480i: Traditional interlaced signals from ANT-1 and ANT 2 , composite VIDEO , component Y Pb Pr , and HDMI jacks. 480p: Progressive-scan DVD signals on component Y Pb Pr and HDMI jacks. 720p and 1080i: High-definition ...

4. TV Operation and Features 35 Viewing Camera Files JPEG Images and the USB Photo Port Back up the data on your 1. USB drive before con-necting it to the TV. Mitsubishi is not respon-sible for file damage or data loss.Connect your USB card 2. reader or USB drive to the TV’s USB Photo port. The TV w...

36 4. TV Operation and Features Media Setup Menu Media Setup menu In the Media Setup menu you can adjust the slide show display, number of repetitions, or display interval. • Select either Auto or Manual advance. During manual operation, press or ENTER to advance to the next slide. • For automatic a...

37 5 TV Menus Remote Control Keys for the TV Menu System 1 2 4 5 6 7 3 Key Function 1 MENU Display or close the Main menu or move back one menu level. 2 EXIT Close all menus and return to TV viewing. 3 (Adjust Left/Right Keys) Move through screens to select menu options. • Change settings. • Scroll ...

38 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 de...

40 5. TV Menus AV menu, Video options 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: • P...

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 p...

42 5. TV Menus Audio Menu To make audio adjustments: From the Audio menu: • Press 1. to highlight an option Press 2. to display the submenu and adjust. Press 3. MENU to return to the AV menu. While watching TV: • Press the AUDIO key repeatedly to display the audio option you want to change. Press to...

5. TV Menus 43 Captions Menu 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. Stan-dard closed captions follow the dialogue of the program and display in a small...

44 5. TV Menus Setup Menu Options Language EnglishSpanish Display on-screen menus in either English or Spanish. Note: To listen to audio in other languages (when available), see the section on the AV menu, Audio submenu, and refer to either Listen To > SAP (analog signal) or Language (digital sig...

5. TV Menus 45 Setup Menu Options Edit Use the Edit menu to edit channel options when ANT 1 or ANT 2 is the current source, To highlight a channel number to edit: • Press CH / to jump to the next page of channel numbers. Press and hold CH / to speed through pages. • Press to move through all channel...

46 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; set...

5. TV Menus 47 Setup Menu, continued Timer Use the Timer to set a time for the TV to turn on auto-matically. 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 mus...

50 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, AVROn/Off ( ANT 1 and ANT 2 only) Delete (deactivated HDMI only) Control On, Control Off (CEC- enabled HDMI devices; operates...

5. TV Menus 51 TV locks available from the Lock menu are: Parent Lock by Ratings Restrict access to programming based on V-Chip rating signals sent by the broadcaster. Other Time Lock by Time Restrict TV use by time of day. Control Panel Lock Control Panel Disable the buttons on the TV’s control pan...

52 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. Highlight the rating level you wish to chan...

54 6 NetCommand IR Control Note: To learn about NetCommand for HDMI devices, see Appendix E and “About Home-Theater Con-trol 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 r...

6. NetCommand IR Control 55 IR Emitter Placement An IR emitter cable is included with the TV. The NetCommand system uses emitters connected to the IR—NetCommand Output jack to control other devices such as DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. Connect the plug end of the supplied ...

56 6. NetCommand IR Control 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: To set up an A/V receiver, see “Setting Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver,” page 60. Connect and positio...

6. NetCommand IR Control 57 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. NetCommand Specialized Device Keys See the following page for more on keys ...

58 6. NetCommand IR Control Key Name in Learning Screen Special Operation Description and Setup How to Use Power On Manual Power On/Off Use for devices that have only one POWER key. Press 1. INPUT to display the Input Selection menu.Press 2. to highlight the icon for the device to be powered on or o...

6. NetCommand IR Control 59 Key Name in Learning Screen Special Operation Description and Setup How to Use Guide Displaying the Disc Menu (DVD or high-defini-tion disc format) “Learn” the DISC MENU , TOP MENU, or other key as named on the original remote in the Guide learn- ing position. While watch...

60 6. NetCommand IR Control 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 equip- • ment setups, is described under “A/V Receiver C...

6. NetCommand IR Control 61 Setting Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver, continued 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: ...

6. NetCommand IR Control 63 Setting Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver, continued Audio Switching Setup 2: Automatic A/V Receiver Switching to a Surround Sound Device Use this setup to send digital surround sound directly from a device to an A/V receiver. Under 1. Learn , highlight Input2 . In...

6. NetCommand IR Control 65 Setting Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver, continued Press 3. ENTER and the highlighted Input label will start flashing to indicate readiness for “learning.”While the 4. Input text is flashing, press and hold the key on the A/V receiver’s remote control for the inp...

66 Appendices Appendix A: Specifications InputsType Qty. Input Specifications HDMI (digital video/audio) 4 CEA-861D standard for digital audio and video via HDMI HDMI standard connectorVideo: 60 Hz: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i 24 Hz, 30 Hz, 60 Hz: 1080p Audio: PCM stereo PC (digital signals only): VGA (...

Appendices 67 Bypassing the Parental Lock 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. If you forget your pass code, you can view the locked TV without entering your pass code. When ...

Appendices 69 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: • Remote Control Programming: You must move the slide switch to the position ...

70 Appendices IMPORTANT You may need to reprogram the remote control after changing the batteries. Programming the Remote Control Move the slide switch at the top of the remote to 1. the position for the product you want to control. Refer to the table below. Only one of each device type can be contr...

Appendices 71 Programming Codes Appendix C: Programming the Remote Control, continued Audio Amplifiers Make Code Acurus 30765 Adcom 31100, 30577 Altec Lansing 31742Aragon 30765 Bel Canto Design 31583 Bose 30674 Carver 30892 Cary Audio Design 31879 Classe 31461 Curtis Mathes 30300Durabrand 31561 Flex...

72 Appendices CD Players Make Code SAE 30157 Sansui 30157, 30000 Sanyo 30179, 30087, 30000 Sears 30179 Sharp 30180, 30037 Sherwood 31950, 30180 Sonic Fron-tiers 30157 Sony 31364, 30490, 30185, 30100, 30000 Soundesign 30145 Sugden 30157 Sylvania 30157 Symphonic 30180 TAG McLaren 30157Tandy 30032 Tasc...

76 Appendices Appendix D: TV Guide Daily (246 Series TVs) This appendix explains the free TV Guide Daily service available with this TV. Use this optional service to: View 24 hours of show listings. • Change how channels are displayed (channel • call letters, numbers, or both).Watch the currently tu...

Appendices 77 Navigating the Guide To navigate within the Guide, move the highlight through the screen using the TV remote control’s and CH/PAGE keys. The highlight indicates the currently active tile in the Guide. Press INFO to see help and program information. To open and close the Guide • Press G...

78 Appendices 2. In the Setup Screen, press to highlight “Display setup progress” and press ENTER . The Setup Prog- ress 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 highl...

Appendices 79 Procedure While in the Guide Listings, press 1. MENU . This dis- plays the Setup Screen.Highlight “Change channel display” and press 2. ENTER. The channel editor screen will appear.Use 3. to highlight the desired row setting to be changed. To change channel position • (Position Number ...

80 Appendices First turn on the device and allow the power-on • sequence (boot up) to complete. Stop any playback, and then connect the HDMI cable as described next.Turn on the device and allow it to complete the 1. power-on sequence (boot up).Connect the device to one of the TV’s HDMI inputs. 2. Wh...

Appendices 81 not be compatible with CEC. Control the device with its own remote control or use the TV’s NetCommand IR control. Figure 4 (NetCommand HDMI Control is off). • The TV’s NetCommand for HDMI Control is turned off. Action: Follow the instructions in “Enabling or Disabling the TV’s NetComma...

82 Appendices Resolving CEC Conflicts, Changing HDMI Connections, Removing HDMI Devices Because each manufacturer selects which CEC func-tions 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 c...

Appendices 83 Appendix F: Troubleshooting Reset Name When to Use How to Use Resulting Action Format When the picture shape seems incorrect, use FORMAT to change the shape of the picture. Press the FORMAT key to cycle through the available formats to find the best format for the current picture. The ...

84 Appendices 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-P...

86 Appendices Picture Symptom Remarks 1. Picture does not look like a high-definition picture. Not all signals are high-definition signals. To receive high-defini-tion programming from your cable or satellite provider, you must subscribe to the provider’s high-definition service. Some over-the-air b...

Appendices 87 Sound (see also NetCommand troubleshooting for additional help with A/V receiver concerns) Symptom Remarks 1. There is no sound even when the volume is turned up. • Check if the MUTE button is on.• The TV’s “Listen to:” audio setting may be set to SAP.• Check that the Speakers option i...

88 Appendices NetCommand IR ControlSymptom Remarks 1. Cannot see the menu from the A/V Receiver. A/V Receiver Set Up for Audio-Only Switching • The A/V Receiver is not connected to any video input of the TV. To check the A/V Receiver menu, temporarily plug into an unused input of the TV, such as Inp...

90 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, MERCHANTAB...

Trademark and License Information 91 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 softwar...

92 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 workman...

94 Index Index A Adjust Keys (Up/Down/Left/Right) 30, 37 Anamorphic Picture Format 34Antenna Connecting 24Signal Strength for Digital Chan- nels 32 Antenna Inputs (ANT 1, ANT 2) 9Audio Lock (A/V receiver control) 70AUDIO OUTPUT Jacks 10Auto Input/Auto Output Sensing 14, 16 Auto-Off (Sleep Timer) 29A...

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