Page 2 - For Your Records; Retailer Information; RETAILER NAME
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 this product. MODEL NUMBER (check one): WD-52526 WD-62526 SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE Retailer Information...
Page 3 - Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.
Our Thanks... Thank you for choosing Mitsubishi as your premier Home Entertainment provider This Owner’s Guide describes the features and functions of your Mitsubishi widescreen, high-definition TV. We urge you to examine this Owner’s Guide to become familiar with the innovative features and operati...
Page 4 - Contents; Important Information About Your TV
Contents Important Information About Your TV Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 General Warnings and Cautions, Notes on Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Important Safeguards . . ...
Page 6 - Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV
6 Important Information About Your TV First Steps 1 Read the section entitled “Important Information About Your TV” on the following pages. 2 Choose a location for your TV. • Allow for air circulation around the TV to help prevent overheating. • Avoid locations where light may reflect off the screen...
Page 8 - CAUTION; C A U T I O N; Installation Notes; Stand Requirement; Unauthorized Software
8 Important Information About Your TV WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. TV WEIGHT: This TV is heavy! Exercise extreme care when lifting or m...
Page 9 - Lamp Replacement; Operating Notes; Demo Mode; Standby Fan
Important Information About Your TV 9 Lamp Replacement The image on this TV is produced by a powerful lamp that will operate for many hours. Eventually, however, this lamp will need to be replaced. Replace the lamp yourself and save the cost of a service call. Front-panel indicators and/or on-screen...
Page 10 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; Read, Retain and Follow All Instructions; Grounding or Polarization
10 Important Information About Your TV IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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, Retain and Follow All Instructions Read all safety and operating instructions b...
Page 11 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, continued; Object and Liquid Entry
Important Information About Your TV 11 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, continued 12. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside...
Page 13 - Chapter; Television Overview; Special Features of Your TV
Chapter 1 Television Overview Special Features of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 TV Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Rem...
Page 14 - Chapter 1. Television Overview; Package Contents
14 Chapter 1. Television Overview 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: 16:9 Widescreen Picture Format Enjoy a full theatrical experience in the comfort of you...
Page 15 - TV Front Panel; Input 3
Chapter 1. Television Overview 15 TV Front Panel The shaded buttons on the front control panel are duplicated on the remote control. The top row of labels shows the control functions when there are no TV menus displayed on the screen. The bottom row of labels shows the control functions when the TV ...
Page 16 - Front-Panel LED Indicators; TV Front Panel, continued
16 Chapter 1. Television Overview Front-Panel LED Indicators LAMP Indicator Indicator Color TV Condition Additional Information None (indicator off) Normal TV on or standby condition. Normal operation. Green , rapid blinking TV just powered off and lamp is cooling. Begins to blink 30 seconds after t...
Page 17 - STATUS Indicator
Chapter 1. Television Overview 17 STATUS Indicator Indicator Color TV Condition Additional Information None (indicator off) Normal TV on or standby condition. Normal operation. Yellow , steady 1. Operating temperature is too high; dust filter may need cleaning. See Appendix E concerning dust filter ...
Page 18 - Remote Control; Overview; Note
18 Chapter 1. Television Overview Remote Control Overview Figure 1, next page 1. Slide Switch: Selects the A/V device to be controlled by the remote control. Set the slide switch to TV for TV operation. Control of other devices requires pro- graming (see Appendix B) 2. Numbers: Allow you to tune to ...
Page 19 - Remote Control, continued; Battery Installation; Care; Sleep Timer
Chapter 1. Television Overview 19 Remote Control, continued 108&3 )0.& 1"64& 3&$ '''8% 3&83&7 1-": 4501 27 70-6.& */'0 &9$) &/5&3 57.&/6 %&7*$& .&/6 7$)*1 '03."5 1*1$) 427 %&7*$& 4-&&1 7*%&0 "6%*0 .65& $)...
Page 20 - TV Back Panel; COMPONENT 1 and 2
20 Chapter 1. Television Overview TV Back Panel 1. ANT 1 (Antenna) ANT 1 can receive digital and analog over-the-air channels from a VHF/UHF antenna or non-scrambled digital/ analog cable source. 2. INPUT 1 and 2 ( Audio/ Video 1 and 2) Use INPUT 1 and 2 to connect a VCR, Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR, DVD ...
Page 21 - TV Back Panel, continued; Digital Audio Output
Chapter 1. Television Overview 21 TV Back Panel, continued 4. DVI Analog Audio Use these analog stereo audio inputs when using the HDMI input with a device that outputs DVI instead of HDMI, such as DVI output from a DVD player. Unlike HDMI, DVI does not carry audio information on the same cable, thu...
Page 23 - Connecting
Chapter 2 Connecting HDTV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver with Component Video . . . . 24 Standard Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, or Other Device with S-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Wall Outlet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 24 - Chapter 2. Connecting
24 Chapter 2. Connecting Standard Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, or Other Device with S-Video Figure 2 An S-Video cable and stereo audio cables are required. These are not included with the TV. 1. Connect an S-Video cable from VIDEO OUT on the cable box or satellite receiver back panel to INPUT S-VI...
Page 25 - Older Cable Box; Wall Outlet Cable
Chapter 2. Connecting 25 Older Cable Box This connection is not recommended. The other connec- tions described in this chapter provide better quality audio and video to the TV. Figure 4 Two coaxial cables are required. These cables are not included with the TV. Note: See the preceding page to connec...
Page 26 - Antennas with Separate UHF and VHF; Antenna with a Single Lead
26 Chapter 2. Connecting Antennas with Separate UHF and VHF Leads Figure 6 A UHF/VHF combiner is required. This is not included with the TV, but is available at most electronics stores. 1. Connect the UHF and VHF antenna leads to the UHF/ VHF combiner. 2. Push the combiner onto ANT 1 on the TV back ...
Page 27 - VCR and an Antenna or Wall Outlet
Chapter 2. Connecting 27 VCR and an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable (Audio & Video) Figure 7 A two-way RF splitter, 3 coaxial cables, right and left audio cables, and an S-Video or composite video cable are required. These are not included with the TV but are available at most electronics stores. 1...
Page 28 - VCR and a Cable Box (Audio and Video
28 Chapter 2. Connecting VCR and a Cable Box (Audio and Video Direct Connections) Figure 8 Two coaxial cables, two right and left audio cables, and either two S-Video cables or two composite video cables are required. These are not included with the TV but are available at most electronics stores. 1...
Page 29 - DVD Player with Component Video; IMPORTANT
Chapter 2. Connecting 29 A/V Receiver (Stereo or Surround Sound Audio System) Figure 9Most setups require either a coaxial digital audio cable or stereo audio cables. In some circumstances, you may need to connect both digital audio and stereo audio. A. To connect an analog A/V receiver: Connect a s...
Page 30 - HDMI Device; DVI Device
30 Chapter 2. Connecting HDMI Device Figure 11 An HDMI-to-HDMI cable is required. This is not included with the TV. It may be available at your local electronics retailer Connect an HDMI cable from the TV back panel to the HDMI device output. HDMI devices provide video and audio through this cable, ...
Page 31 - TV Operation; Choosing a Program Source (Device Selection Menu)
Chapter TV Operation Choosing a Program Source (Device Selection Menu) . . . . . . . . . 32 ChannelView™ Channel Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 On-Screen Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Operation of PIP and POP . . . . . . . ....
Page 32 - Chapter 3. TV Operation; ChannelViewTM Channel Listings; GUIDE and Devices
32 Chapter 3. TV Operation Choosing a Program Source (Device Selection Menu) Figure 1 Press DEVICE on the TV’s remote control to open the Device Selection menu (Figure 1). The Device Selec-tion menu allows you to select an input for viewing. The device or input currently displayed on the TV appears ...
Page 33 - On-Screen Information; Analog Program; Digital Program
Chapter 3. TV Operation 33 On-Screen Information When you turn on the TV, change devices, change channels, or when you press the INFO key on the remote control, the TV displays the current status. Below are the most common displays. Please note that seldom or never do all of the different status ind...
Page 34 - Operation of PIP and POP; PIP
34 Chapter 3. TV Operation IMPORTANT • The Side-by-Side feature cannot show the picture from the same device on both sides. • Pictures from HDMI-1 and HDMI-2 cannot be shown together as main and sub-pic- tures The picture-in-picture (PIP) and picture-outside-picture (POP) features let you view pictu...
Page 35 - PIP Device Selection Menu
Chapter 3. TV Operation 35 PIP Device Selection Menu Figure 7 The PIP Device Selection menu has the same general layout as the Device Selection menu. Grayed-out device icons are unavailable as PIP/POP sources. Selecting the PIP/POP Device 1. Press the PIP DEVICE button on the remote control to displ...
Page 36 - TV Display Formats; Signal Definitions
36 Chapter 3. TV Operation TV Display Formats This is a widescreen TV, also known as a 16:9 TV. This shape reflects the new types of images available from HDTV and many DVDs. There are still many older style narrow-screen images (called 4:3 aspect ratio) you will encounter. While there will never be...
Page 39 - TV Menu Operations
Chapter 4 TV Menu Operations 3D Graphical Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Input Name Menu ...
Page 40 - Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations; Remote Control Buttons; Menu Screens; D Graphical
40 Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Remote Control Buttons The following buttons on your remote control help you navigate within the system: 1 ADJUST • ADJUST to select the menu item you want to change. • ADJUST to change the settings. 2 ENTER to open a menu, start an automatic function, or select a ch...
Page 41 - Main Menu; Setup; Channel; Captions
Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations 41 Main Menu Setup Select English or Spanish for menus and on-screen displays. Memorize the available channels for the antenna or cable service connected to the ANT 1 input. Set the time for the TV manually or select Auto for the TV to automatically set the time based u...
Page 42 - Clock; Setup Menu; Language
42 Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Setup Menu ing CH or . Select the Channel Menu to access further channel-editing features, such as channel add or delete, channel name, and SQV custom favorite channel memories. Clock Figure 3 You may choose to set the clock either manually or auto-matically. The TV ...
Page 43 - Setup Menu, continued; Timer; Lamp Reminder
Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations 43 Setup Menu, continued Timer Figure 4 On/Off The timer allows you to set a time when the TV will auto- matically change the channel and turn on. You select the time and day for the TV to turn on and the device and channel to display. At your preselected time, the time...
Page 44 - Input Name Menu; Icon Order Menu
44 Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Input Name Menu Figure 5 Use the Input Name menu to: • assign useful labels to the TV inputs appearing in the Device Selection menu. • remove unused inputs from the Device Selection menu by turning off the input. Figure 5. Input Name menu 1. Press ADJUST to move the ...
Page 45 - Prefer Digital; Channel Menu; Memory
Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations 45 Channel Menu Figure 7 Settings for the Channel Number Shown Signal-Strength Indicator SuperQuickView Memory Banks Figure 7. The Channel menu is divided into three sections. Prefer Digital When a memorized channel number is available in both analog and digital formats...
Page 46 - Channel Menu, continued; Signal Strength
46 Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Channel Menu, continued Removing SQV Channels Using the Menu 1. Highlight the box for the SQV bank number. 2. Press ENTER to remove the check mark. Managing SQV Memory Banks Using the Remote Control Viewing and Changing SQV Banks 1. Press the SQV button. 2. To change...
Page 47 - Captions Menu; Analog Captions
Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations 47 Captions Menu Captions Menu Figure 8 For analog channels, broadcasters can send either standard closed captions or text service. Standard closed captions follow the dialogue of the characters on screen and display in a small section of the screen. Text service closed...
Page 48 - Captions Menu, continued; Background Opacity
48 Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Fonts The available font options are as follows: • Default: Selected by the closed-captions pro- vider • Font 1: Monospaced font with serifs • Font 2: Proportionally spaced font with serifs • Font 3: Monospaced font without serifs • Font 4: Proportionally spaced with...
Page 49 - V-Chip Lock Menu Overview; Setting a Pass Code; Rating Menus
Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations 49 V-Chip Lock Menu V-Chip Lock Menu Overview Figure 10 The V-Chip Lock menu gives you access to three different types of TV locks. You must use a pass code to open this menu to enable/disable the lock options. The three differ-ent types of locks available are: • Rating...
Page 52 - V-Chip Signal Information
52 Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations U.S. V-Chip Ratings TV Ratings: Used with TV programs and Made-for-TV movies. TV-Y Youth, for children under the age of 7. TV-Y7 Youth, 7 years old and older. TV-G General Audience. For the entire family to view. TV-PG Parental Guidance. Parental Guidance is recommen...
Page 53 - Settings; Using the AUDIO or VIDEO Button on; TV Speakers
Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations 53 Audio/Video Menu Figure 13 Figure 13. Audio/Video Menu A/V Memory Reset A/V Memory Reset allows you to reset the A/V settings for a specific input or device to the original factory set-tings. Use ADJUST or to select the input or device in the box and press ENTER. Not...
Page 54 - Audio Settings; Analog and Digital Audio Settings
54 Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations Audio Settings Analog and Digital Audio Settings A slider displays on screen for most settings. When the slider is displayed, it has a numeric value, so that 63 is the maximum, 31 is the mid-point, and 0 is the minimum. ◊ Bass Enhances or reduces low-pitched sound. ◊...
Page 55 - Video Settings
Chapter 4. TV Menu Operations 55 Video Settings Press the VIDEO key repeatedly to cycle through the Video options to the one you want to change. Use ADJUST to change settings. A slider displays on screen for most settings. When the slider is displayed, it represents a numeric value, with 63 as the m...
Page 57 - Appendices
Appendices Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Appendix B: Remote Control Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Appendix C: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Appendix D: General Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 59 - Bypassing the V-Chip Lock; Appendix A: Bypassing the V- Chip Lock
Appendices 59 Bypassing the V-Chip Lock After you set the lock, you need your pass code to view a V-Chip-locked program, view the locked TV, cancel the lock, or enter the V-Chip Lock menus. If you forget your pass code, you can view the locked TV without entering your pass code. When prompted for yo...
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Page 61 - Appendix B: Remote Control Programming; Cable Boxes
Appendices 61 Appendix B: Remote Control Programming IMPORTANT The remote control may return to its initial setting when the batteries are changed. You may need to reprogram it. Cable Boxes Programming for Most Equipment Types 1. Move the slide switch at the top of the remote to the position for the...
Page 62 - Appendix B: Remote Control Programming, continued; DVD Players
62 Appendices Appendix B: Remote Control Programming, continued DVD Players Satellite Receivers/SAT/DTV VCRs Cable Boxes, continued VCR Brand Code MITSUBISHI 001, 060, 067, 068, 061, 062, 002 AKAI 049, 034, 035, 036 AUDIO DYNAMIC 031 BELL & HOWELL 025, BROKSONIC 040, 046 CANON 043, 045 CITIZEN 0...
Page 64 - Appendix C: Specifications; Picture Technology; Reception; Inputs; Description
64 Appendices Appendix C: Specifications Picture Technology Projection System 3 LCD, 0.7” x 3, 1280 x 720 pixels Lamp 110 watt high-pressure mercury discharge Reception Channel Frequency Reception Over-the-Air: VHF 2–13, UHF 14–69Analog Cable: 1–125Digital Cable: 1–135 Channel Type* Over the Air Ana...
Page 65 - Outputs; Physical Characteristics and Power Consumption
Appendices 65 Outputs Video 1 RCA Pin Plug 1.0 Vp-p, 75-ohmSignal Type: NTSC 480i only Audio (Signal) 2 pairs RCA Pin Plug, 500 mV rms + 200 mV (full scale) for analog sources1.5 Vrms + 0.5 Vrms (full scale) for digital sources. Audio (Speakers) 2 10 watt, 5.5" x 2.2" Digital Audio Output 1 ...
Page 66 - Appendix D: General Cleaning; Cleaning; General Cleaning Warnings
66 Appendices Appendix D: General Cleaning Cleaning 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. Top and Sides of the ...
Page 67 - CQVMM; Appendix E: Filter Cleaning; Cleaning the Dust Filter; Tool needed: Phillips screwdriver; OPUDIFEFEHF
Appendices 67 TDSFXT EVTUmMUFSDPWFS IJHIMJHIUFE 'JMUFSDBSUSJEHFPQFO 'JMUFS 5BC CQVMM BTRVFF[F Appendix E: Filter Cleaning Cleaning the Dust Filter Clean the filter annually and whenever you replace the lamp cartridge. Tool needed: Phillips screwdriver 1. Turn the television off and unplug the AC cor...
Page 68 - During normal operation, the surfaces inside; TO ORDER A NEW LAMP; Appendix F: Lamp Cartridge Replacement
68 Appendices CAUTION BURN DANGER! During normal operation, the surfaces inside the TV near the lamp are extremely hot. TOUCH THE LAMP CARTRIDGE BY THE HANDLE ONLY Do not touch the glass parts of the lamp cartridge. CAUTION: If the television is on, press POWER to turn it off and unplug the AC power...
Page 69 - Appendix F: Lamp Cartridge Replacement, continued; IFUXPTDSFXTDBOOPUCFDPNQMFUFMZ
Appendices 69 Appendix F: Lamp Cartridge Replacement, continued MBNQDBSUSJEHFQBOFM IJHIMJHIUFE TDSFX TDSFX SCREW SCREW HANDLE MBNQDBSUSJEHF IJHIMJHIUFE 3FQMBDJOHUIF-BNQ$BSUSJEHF 5PPMOFFEFE1IJMMJQTTDSFXESJWFS 5VSOUIFUFMFWJTJPOPGGBOEVOQMVHUIF"$DPSE 5IF57TIPVMECFPGGGPSBUMFBTUPOFIPVSUPBMMPXUIFDVSSFO...
Page 70 - General TV Operation; Appendix G: Troubleshooting
70 Appendices General TV Operation Symptom Remarks 1. The TV remote control does not work. • Check that the batteries are installed correctly.• Check that the selected switch is set to “TV.”• Be no more than 20 feet from the TV when using the remote control.• Program the remote control to operate th...
Page 71 - Picture; Sound
Appendices 71 Picture Symptom Remarks 1. PIP does not display a picture. • Make sure the V-Chip lock is off.• Not all inputs can be displayed as a PIP. 2. There is a large black or gray rectangle on the screen. The TV’s analog closed captioning has been set to “text” mode in the Captions menu. Turn ...
Page 72 - System Reset Button; ceeding, as some user data or settings; Service
72 Appendices System Reset Button If the TV does not respond to either the remote control or the front panel controls or will not power off, press the SYSTEM RESET button on the front panel with a pointed item such as the point of a ball point pen or end tip of a paperclip. The TV will turn off and ...
Page 73 - Trademark and License Information
Trademark and License Information 73 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...
Page 74 - MITSUBISHI TV SOFTWARE; END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE
74 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 softwar...
Page 75 - Warranty; Mitsubishi LCD Rear Projection Television Limited Warranty
Warranty 75 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...
Page 77 - Index
Index 77 Index A A/V Memory Reset. See Reset A/V Receiver and the Remote Control 61Connecting 29Special Programming for the Remote Control 61 A/V Reset. See Reset Antenna Adjusting 46Connecting 26 ANT 1 Antenna Input 20Audio/Video Menu 41, 53Audio Inputs 20, 21 B Back Panel (illustrated) 20Batteries...
Page 80 - To order replacement or
© 2005 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. Written and Printed in U.S.A. 853B541B30 V28L Website: www.mitsubishi-tv.com E-mail: [email protected] To order replacement or additional remote controls, lamp cartridges, or Owner’s Guides, call 800-553-7278 For questions, call Consumer Relatio...