Mitsubishi Electric 737 - Manual

5 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 ...

6 Your new high-definition widescreen television has many special features that make it the perfect center of your home entertainment system, including: 1080p High-Definition DLP Display System Your Mitsubishi HDTV uses Texas Instruments Digital Light Processing™ technology for rear-projection TVs t...

7 Basic Setup and Operation 1 Before You Begin 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 pr...

8 1. Basic Setup and Operation Remote Control GUIDE MENU INFO BACK ACTIVITY Powers TV on or off. Side button sets the control mode for the type of device to operate. Set mode to TV for normal TV viewing. Number/letter keys Channel tuning, page 12 MORE Displays a menu showing addi-tional functions fo...

1. Basic Setup and Operation 9 737 and C9 series. Flip open cover to use buttons on the front panel. TV Control Panel Buttons on the control panel duplicate some keys on the remote control. Refer to • upper labels when no TV menus are dis- played.Refer to • lower labels when using TV menus or after ...

10 1. Basic Setup and Operation Setting Up Other Inputs Connect your devices to the TV, making note of 1. which TV input jack is used for each device. See “TV Connections,” page 14, for recommendations.Power on the devices to ensure detection. 2. Power on the TV. 3. The TV will display the New Devic...

1. Basic Setup and Operation 11 About Auto Input Sensing/Auto Output Sensing This TV’s Easy Connect™ Auto Input Sensing feature detects most connections automatically. Auto Input/Auto Output Sensing for Most Devices When you first connect a device, the TV will: a. Detect the connected device and aut...

12 1. Basic Setup and Operation Selecting an Input to Watch Press 1. ACTIVITY . Press 2. and to highlight an input. Press 3. ENTER to switch to the input. Watching Broadcast TV TV Connected to an Antenna, Direct Cable, Cable Box, Set-Top Box, or Satellite Receiver Select an input to watch from the 1...

1. Basic Setup and Operation 13 Making Picture Adjustments To get the best picture under different viewing con- 1. ditions, set the Picture Mode before changing other video settings. See page 35 for more. a. Press MENU and go to the Adjust > Picture > Picture Mode menu. b. Make one of these se...

14 2 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 11 for more on Auto Input Sensing. Connection Types Use the connection types available on your input devices that w...

2. TV Connections 15 Inputs and Outputs 1 2 3 HDMI AVR AUDIO OUTPUT L R Pb Y/ VIDEO Pr Pb Pr INPUT 2 INPUT 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT DVI/PC AUDIO (480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i) L R L R INPUT AUDIO Y/ VIDEO 3D GLASSES EMITTER ANT RS-232C IR- NetCommand Output R RS-232C control jack offered on 837 series. ...

16 2. TV Connections Inputs and Outputs, continued 1. ANT (Antenna) Connect your main antenna or direct cable service (no cable box) to ANT . The ANT input can receive digital and analog over-the-air channels from a VHF/UHF antenna or non-scrambled digital/analog cable source. 2. HDMI™ Inputs (High-...

2. TV Connections 17 HDMI Device HDTV Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, DVD/Blu-ray Player Required: HDMI-to-HDMI cable. Connect an HDMI cable from the TV back panel to the HDMI device output. HDMI devices provide video and audio through the single cable. Mitsubishi recommends you use category 2 (high-...

18 2. TV Connections DVI Video Device Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, DVD Player Connect DVI devices (digital only) to the TV’s HDMI input jacks. Required: Analog stereo audio cablesDVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI adapter and HDMI cable If you are using a DVI/HDMI adapter, it is important to connect th...

2. TV Connections 19 VCR or DVD Recorder to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable Required: Two-way RF splitterTwo coaxial cables Right and left analog audio cablesComponent or composite video cables Note: • Use composite video only if component video or HDMI are unavailable. For an HDMI connection betwee...

20 2. TV Connections A/V Receiver Most setups require either a digital audio cable or analog stereo audio cables. To send audio from TV channels received on the ANT input or devices con- nected directly to the TV, you must use one of the connections shown below. Usually, only one of these connection...

21 Using TV Features 3 Selecting an Input The Activity menu lets you switch TV inputs. The inputs are organized into groups based on possible ways to use them. Press the 1. ACTIVITY key. Use 2. to move through groups of TV inputs. Use 3. to select an input. Press 4. ENTER to switch to the input. To ...

22 3. Using TV Features ChannelView Channel Listings ChannelView. Programs for the tuned channel are listed on right side of screen. ChannelView™ shows memorized channels on the ANT input. It displays channel names and program informa-tion for digital channels as sent by broadcasters or your local c...

3. Using TV Features 23 Press the INFO key to see the on-screen status display. The most common displays are shown here. Sample information from the on-screen status display 1. Current Input 2. Audio Indicator. Key: TV speakers External sound system Headphones Mute 3. Channel number (antenna source ...

24 3. Using TV Features TV Signals and Display Formats Signal Definitions 480i: Older type of interlaced signals from the ANT input, composite VIDEO , component Y Pb Pr , or HDMI jacks. 480p: Progressive-scan DVD signals on component Y Pb Pr or HDMI jacks. 720p and 1080i: High-definition signals rec...

3. Using TV Features 25 This section provides Instructions for viewing 3D video using 3D glasses and the TV’s 3D feature. The 3D options are found in the Adjust > 3D Mode menu described on page 34. Initial Setup Check if your HDMI 3D video source device outputs 1. a 1080p 60 Hz signal. This infor...

26 3. Using TV Features 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 adapter Stereo audio cables Note: I...

3. Using TV Features 27 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 and the lamp is in use. The lamp is in use whenever the TV is powered on, even if the screen appears dark. Computer Video Adjustment...

28 3. Using TV Features The USB Media Player Menu Displaying the Menu Back up the data on your USB drive before con- 1. necting it to the TV. Mitsubishi is not responsible for any file damage or data loss.Connect your USB drive to the TV’s USB port. 2. The USB Media Player menu displays while files ...

3. Using TV Features 29 Thumbnail and Playlist Menus JPEG Thumbnail Menu Use these keys while viewing JPEG thumbnail images or the music tracks in a playlist. Moves the highlight from item to item. GUIDE Rotates a thumbnail clockwise in 90˚ increments or ENTER Plays the slide show or playlist starti...

30 3. Using TV Features Photos and Moving Video as Composite Video Connect the camera to the TV using a composite video cable if: • You are unable to see images using the USB port.• You wish to view moving video from the camera. Control the slide show or movie through the camera as the TV’s USB Medi...

3. Using TV Features 31 Introduction to Home-Theater Control This TV offers a choice on 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 complet...

32 4 TV Menus Displays or clears the main menu. Moves up one menu level. • Clears the current menu. • Moves navigation into options • area.Selects an item. • Moves the highlight within menus. Makes adjustments in some menus. Look for the key guide at the bottom of each menu. Main Menu Press MENU on ...

4. TV Menus 37 Captions Captions on Analog Channels The TV can decode captions from the ANT INPUT and the composite 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 sc...

38 4. TV Menus Language EnglishSpanish Displays on-screen menus in either English or Spanish. Note: To listen to audio in other languages (when available), see Adjust > Audio > Listen To > SAP (analog signal) or Language (digital signal) on page 36. Clock Set the TV clock to: Use the TV Tim...

4. TV Menus 41 How is the Activity Menu Generated? The TV automatically generates the Activity menu based on recognized inputs. If the inputs have been named as device types, the TV groups the device types based on how they can be used. The device names used for groupings are those assigned in the N...

42 4. TV Menus TV Locks Parental Lock by Program Ratings Restricts access using U.S.-based ratings sent by broadcasters. Time Lock by Time Restricts TV use by time of day. Panel Lock Control Panel Disables the buttons on the TV’s control panel. Use this option if small children in the home try to pr...

4. TV Menus 43 Lock, continued Parental Lock Off, On Disables or enables blocking based on V-Chip signals and the U.S. rating system. Start Time Sets the time of day for enforcement of rating restrictions set in the Parental menu. Highlight the hour digits for 1. Start Time . Press 2. repeatedly to ...

45 5 NetCommand IR Control NetCommand IR home-theater control is avail- • able on 837 series models.IR emitter cables are available for purchase • from Mitsubishi. Visit www.mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278 and request one of the following: 242D483020 - (two-ended cable) 299P254020 - (four-ended ...

46 5. NetCommand IR Control (837 Series) 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. IR emitter cables are available for purchase from Mitsubishi. Request either part number...

5. NetCommand IR Control (837 Series) 47 To perform this procedure, you need: The remote controls for both the TV and the • device you want to control.An IR emitter cable available from Mitsubishi • . Note: To set up an A/V receiver, see “Setting Up A/V Receiver Control,” page 52. Connect and positi...

48 5. NetCommand IR Control (837 Series) Special Operation Methods 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. ACTIVITY . Press 2. to highlight the icon for the device to be powered...

5. NetCommand IR Control (837 Series) 49 Key Name in Learning Screen Special Operation Description and Setup How to Use Enter ENTER-Key Functions (cable boxes, satellite receivers, etc.) Some devices have two keys that have “enter” functions. One key is for menus and is often labelled SELECT or OK ....

50 5. NetCommand IR Control (837 Series) 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. See page 48 for more on keys marked in the “Special Operation Method” column. Key Name in Learning Screen Fun...

51 6 NetCommand IR Control of an A/V Receiver Controlling an A/V Receiver after NetCommand Setup Switching Audio to and from the A/V Receiver Press 1. MORE and then 9 ( AUDIO ) . Press 2. to show the Speakers option. Press 3. to select either AV Receiver or TV . Controlling A/V Receiver Power With A...

52 6. NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver (837 Series) IMPORTANT To hear audio sent from the TV to the A/V receiver, you must have: Physically connected the TV to the A/V receiver • via the analog or digital audio output.Assigned, if needed, the name AVR if using an • HDMI A/V receiver.“ • Learned...

6. NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver (837 Series) 53 Automatic Audio or Audio/Video Switching The following setups enable the A/V receiver to switch automatically to the correct input when you select a device in the TV’s Activity menu. Three different connection arrangements are described here. ...

54 6. NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver (837 Series) Setting Up A/V Receiver Control, continued Case 2: Automatic A/V Receiver Switching to a Surround Sound Device Note: Use this setup to send digital surround sound from a source device directly to your external sound system. For non-surround so...

57 Appendix A: Programming the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 58Appendix B: Bypassing the Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65Appendix C: HDMI Control of CEC Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67Appendix D: TV Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70Appendix E: Tr...

58 Appendices This appendix explains programming the TV’s remote control to operate other A/V devices. This is distinct from NetCommand control. Functions Available for Other A/V Devices The TV’s remote control can be programmed to operate other types and brands of A/V products. The functions perfor...

Appendices 59 Programming the Remote Control Press the side button on the remote control to 1. change to the correct mode for the product you want to control. Refer to the table below. Only one of each device type can be controlled in each mode. Mode Affected Device CABLE/SAT Cable BoxDTV ReceiverSa...

60 Appendices Programming Codes Appendix A: Programming the Remote Control, continued Audio Amplifiers Adcom 41100, 40577 Altec Lansing 41742 Bel Canto Design 41583 Bose 40674 Carver 40892 Cary Audio Design 41879 Classe 41461 Flextronics 41879 Halcro 41934 Harman/Kardon 40892 JVC 40331 Krell 41837 L...

Appendices 61 Programming Codes, continued Appendix A: Programming the Remote Control, continued A/V Receivers Integra 41805, 41320, 41298, 40842 JBL 41306, 40110 JVC 42331, 41643, 41495, 41374, 41282, 41058 Kawasaki 41390 Kenwood 41570, 41569, 41313 KLH 41428, 41390 LG 42197, 41293 Linn 40189 Magna...

62 Appendices Programming Codes, continued Appendix A: Programming the Remote Control, continued VCRs Daytron 20278, 20037 Dell 21972 Denon 20081, 20042 DirecTV 20739 Dish Network System 21944 Dishpro 21944 Dual 20000 Durabrand 20039, 20038 Dynatech 20000 Echostar 21944 Electrohome 20209, 20060, 200...

64 Appendices Programming Codes, continued Appendix A: Programming the Remote Control, continued DVD and Blu-ray Players GFM 31268, 30675 Go Video 31730, 31304, 31158, 31144, 31099, 31075, 31044, 30869, 30833, 30783, 30744, 30741, 30717, 30715, 30573 GoldStar 30869, 30741 Goodmans 30790 GPX 30769, 3...

Appendices 65 Bypassing the Parental Lock After you set the lock, you must use your pass code to: View a locked program • View the locked TV • Cancel the lock • Enter the • Lock menus If you forget your pass code, you can view the locked TV without entering your pass code. When prompted for the pass...

Appendices 67 If prompted for a name, 4. highlight the name you want to assign the device. Highlight 5. On . Highlight 7. EXIT and press ENTER to close the New Device Found screen. Note: At any time after completing Auto Input Sens- ing, you can set the TV’s HDMI control on or off in the Inputs >...

68 Appendices HDMI Control of an HDMI A/V Receiver and Connected Devices Note: Connect the A/V receiver to the TV with an HDMI cable before making other connections. Enable HDMI Control for the A/V receiver as 1. described in “Enabling HDMI Control of CEC Devices” on the previous page.Power on the H...

Appendices 69 Using HDMI Control As an example of using HDMI Control, press PLAY on the device itself to: Power on the TV • Switch to the device (no need to display the • Activity menu) Begin play of the device • Direct Keys Test your equipment with the TV’s remote control to find additional support...

70 Appendices CAUTION BURN DANGER! HOT SURFACES INSIDE! Touch lamp cartridge handle only. Do not touch lamp or lamp car- tridge housing. Keep lamp cartridge horizontal during removal. Do not tilt as glass may come out and cause injury. Replace lamp car- tridge only with the same part number 915B4030...

Appendices 71 Lamp-Cartridge Replacement Removing the Old Lamp Cartridge Turn off TV power and unplug the TV. Allow the 1. lamp to cool for at least one hour before proceed-ing.After the lamp has cooled, remove the cover of the 2. lamp compartment, located on the back of the TV.Refer to figures 1 an...

72 Appendices 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 fro...

Appendices 73 Reset Name When to Use How to Use Resulting Action Format When the picture shape seems incorrect, use MORE > 0 ( FORMAT ) to change the shape of the picture. Press the MORE key and then repeat- edly press 0 ( FORMAT ) to cycle through the available aspect ratios. The last-used forma...

74 Appendices Reset Name When to Use How to Use Resulting Action A/V Reset (for all inputs) To reset audio and video adjustments for all inputs to the original factory settings. While viewing the TV, press the control-panel buttons ACTIVITY and VOLUME DOWN at the same time for at least two seconds. ...

Appendices 75 Appendix E: Troubleshooting, continued General TV Operation Symptom Remarks 1. A fan is running even while the TV is powered off. The room is too warm. When the TV is off, internal components continue to draw power and must be cooled by the fan. 2. The fan gets louder after the TV is s...

76 Appendices Appendix E: Troubleshooting, continued TV Power On/Off Symptom Remarks 1. TV takes an excessively long time to power on. When powered on, the TV needs time to boot up, just as a com-puter does. Also, the TV’s lamp requires a few moments to heat up to full brightness. 2. You cannot prog...

Appendices 77 Appendix E: Troubleshooting, continued 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-...

Appendices 79 Appendix E: Troubleshooting, continued NetCommand IR Control (NetCommand-equipped models only)Symptom Remarks 3. The A/V receiver is the selected audio source but there is no sound. A/V Receiver Set Up for Audio-Only Switching • Check to see if the A/V Receiver power is turned on. - Wi...

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Trademark and License Information 81 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...

82 Trademark and License Information GNU General Public License Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 675 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. P...

84 Warranty Mitsubishi DLP Projection Television Limited Warranty MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“MDEA”) warrants as follows to the original purchaser of this television from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer, should it prove defective by reason of against defects arising fr...

86 Index Index A Accent Lighting 33Activity Menu 21 Automatic Generation 41Change Input Name 40Customizing 40NetCommand-Controlled Switch- ing of A/V Receiver Inputs 48 Removing a Disconnected HDMI Device 40 Anamorphic Picture Format 24Antenna Input (ANT) 15, 16 Signal Strength for Digital Chan- nel...

Website: www.mitsubishi-tv.com E-mail: [email protected] For questions, call Consumer Relations 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 SYSTEM RESET If the TV does not respond to the remote co...