Mitsubishi Electric LT-46244 - Manual

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 before operating the TV. Retain the saf...

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 NetCommand for HDMI Devices Some newer HDMI devices may be compatible with the TV’s NetCommand for HDMI feature. Compatible devices can receive control signals through the HDMI connection. The TV’s remote control may be able to operate some functions of these devices without...

8 1. Television Overview A/V Reset If you wish to reset the A/V (Audio/Video) settings back to the factory defaults:• To reset all settings at once, press GUIDE and FORMAT on the side panel at the same time. • To reset the defaults for individual inputs, use the Reset selection found in the AV menu....

1. Television Overview 9 TV Back Panel 1. ANT 1/MAIN, ANT 2/AUX (Antenna) If you are connecting an antenna, direct cable without a cable box, or are using cable with a CableCARD™, connect the main antenna or cable source to ANT 1/MAIN . Use ANT 2/AUX for a secondary source. ANT 1/MAIN and ANT 2/AUX ...

10 1. Television Overview TV Back Panel, continued A/V receiver or stereo system, this is the only audio connection needed between it and the TV. 5. INPUT 1, 2 (Audio and Video) INPUT 1 and 2 can be used to connect a VCR, Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR, DVD player, standard satellite receiver, or other A/V d...

1. Television Overview 11 Stand Removal Instructions Stand Removal Procedure: 1. Before starting to remove the stand, make sure to disconnect AC power cord from AC power outlet. 2. Spread the protective sheet that was wrapped around the TV on a flat, even surface (such as a sturdy table). The protec...

12 TV Set-Up Getting Started 1. Review the important safety, installation, and oper- ating 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. Over-heating may cause premature failure o...

2. TV Setup 13 • Parental Locks. Restrict TV viewing by program rating, by channel, or by time of day. You can also disable the side-panel buttons if you have small children. See the Lock > Parent menu, the Lock > Front Panel menu, and Setup > Edit > Lock . • Video Settings. Change video...

14 2. TV Setup Change the Menu Language Choose to display on-screen menus in either English or Spanish (Español). Select a menu language in the Setup menu. 1. With the Setup menu displayed, press to high- light the Language icon. 2. Press to highlight either English or Spanish . 3. Press MENU to ret...

2. TV Setup 15 1. See chapter 3, “TV Connections,” for recommen- dations on connecting your devices. 2. Connect your devices to the TV, making note of which TV input is used for each device.The TV and the devices can be either on or off when connecting. First select a device type. Next perform IR “l...

16 2. TV Setup Using a CableCARD 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...

2. TV Setup 17 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: If the com...

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

19 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 chapter 2, “TV Setup,” for more on Auto Input Sensing. Connection Types Review the connection types available on your in...

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3. TV Connections 21 IMPORTANT HDMI and Audio Signals• Digital Surround Sound: The TV’s HDMI inputs can receive digital stereo audio signals only. To hear digital surround sound from an HDMI device, connect the device’s digital audio output directly to your A/V receiver. See the Owner’s Guides for t...

22 3. TV Connections Direct Cable (no cable box) (can be used with a CableCARD™) You must connect the incoming cable for your primary viewing source to ANT 1/MAIN, especially for CableCARD™ use. 1. Connect the primary incoming coaxial lead cable to ANT 1/MAIN on the TV back panel. 2. For an optional...

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. 1. Connect the DVI-to-HDMI cable (re...

24 3. TV Connections Figure 9. Connecting a VCR to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable 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 video cable. 1. Connect the incoming cable or antenna to IN on the RF spl...

26 3. TV Connections Older Cable Box Required: One coaxial cable. Note: This connection is not recommended. The other connections described in this chapter provide better quality audio and video to the TV and allow NetCommand to work with the cable box. 1. Connect the incoming cable to IN on cable b...

3. TV Connections 27 Composite Video Connection Required: Analog stereo audio and composite video cables supplied with the camcorder.1. Connect a composite video cable from VIDEO OUT on the camcorder to INPUT 3/VIDEO or Y/VIDEO on the TV. 2. Connect left (white) and right (red) audio cables from AUD...

28 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. 1. Press INPUT to display the Input Selection menu. Note: If there are only two inputs to the TV, INPUT...

4. TV Operation and Features 29 1. POWER: Turns 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 Appendix ...

30 4. TV Operation and Features Note: To operate other audio/video devices using the TV’s remote control: • See Appendix D, “Programming the Remote Control.” • See chapter 6, “NetCommand,” for NetCommand IR “Learning” of device keys. • For HDMI devices compatible with the TV’s NetCommand for HDMI fe...

4. TV Operation and Features 31 ChannelView Channel Listings ChannelView screen ChannelView™ shows memorized channels on ANT 1 or ANT 2 . It displays channel names and program information as sent by broadcasters or your local cable service provider and may be incomplete . No program information is d...

32 4. TV Operation and Features Press the INFO key to see the on-screen status display. The most common displays are shown here. Seldom or never do all the status indi-cators appear at the same time. Status Display Tuesday 9:10 PM Sleep 30 min 14 13 MUTE Signal Strength 16 15 On-screen status displa...

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

34 4. TV Operation and Features TV Signals and Display Formats Signal Definitions 480i: Traditional interlaced signals from ANT-1 and ANT 2 , INPUT 1 – 3 , COMPONENT and HDMI jacks. 480p: Progressive-scan DVD signals on COMPONENT and HDMI jacks. 720p and 1080i: High-definition signals received throu...

4. TV Operation and Features 35 JPEG Thumbnail Menu Use these keys while viewing JPEG thumbnail images: Keys for the JPEG Thumbnail Menu Move the highlight from image to image. F ORMA T Rotate the thumbnail clockwise in 90˚ increments or ENTER Play the slide show starting with the high-lighted thumb...

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 ad...

37 5 TV Menu Settings 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....

38 5. TV Menu Settings 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. AV menu for audio and video adjustments AV Menu Options Video See the description of vi...

5. TV Menu Settings 39 AV menu, Video options Note: See chapter 2, “TV Setup,” for additional adjust- ments available for images from a computer. Video Menu Assign names to TV inputs before making video adjustments (use the Inputs > Name menu). Otherwise, adjustments will be reset to the defaults...

40 5. TV Menu Settings Audio Menu To make audio adjustments:• From the Audio menu: 1. Press to highlight an option2. 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. Pre...

5. TV Menu Settings 41 Captions Menu Captions on Analog Channels The TV can decode captions from ANT 1 / ANT 2 and the INPUT 1–3 jacks. Broadcasters can send either stan- dard closed captions or text service. Standard closed captions follow the dialogue of the program and display in a small section ...

42 5. TV Menu Settings 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 (dig...

5. TV Menu Settings 43 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 ...

46 5. TV Menu Settings Inputs Menu Options Name Cable Box , Camcorder , DVD , DVD2 , DVR , Game , HD Disc , Satellite , VCR , PC On/Off ( ANT 1 and 2 only) Off (HDMI only) • Assign or change names of inputs appearing in the Input Selection menu. • Turn Ant-1 and Ant-2 On or Off . • Turn unused HDMI ...

5. TV Menu Settings 47 Inputs Menu, continued Setting Up TV Guide Daily 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 O...

5. TV Menu Settings 49 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...

50 5. TV Menu Settings Lock Menu, continued Time Block all use of the TV during the time period you specify. You must enter a pass code to use the TV when the time lock is in effect. Lock by Time On, Off Enable or disable Lock by Time. Lock Time, Unlock Time To set the lock and unlock times:1. Highl...

51 6 NetCommand About NetCommand • The IR “Learning” feature of NetCommand allows the TV to determine the IR control signals for your A/V devices. • NetCommand setup is optional.• You can perform NetCommand setup when the TV first recognizes a device during Auto Input Sensing or at any convenient ti...

52 6. NetCommand IR Emitter Placement An IR emitter cable is included with the TV. The NetCommand system uses emitters connected to the IR EMITTER jack to control other devices such as DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers, and VCRs. 1. Connect the plug end of the supplied IR emitter cable t...

6. NetCommand 53 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” later in this chapter. 1. Connect and p...

54 6. NetCommand 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 marked in t...

6. NetCommand 55 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. 1. Press INPUT to display the Input Selection menu. 2. Press to highlight the icon for the device to be powered on or off. 3. Wit...

56 6. NetCommand 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 learning position. While watching the devic...

6. NetCommand 57 Perform this setup to: • Operate the A/V receiver’s power and volume functions with the TV’s remote control. • 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 y...

60 Appendix A: Bypassing the Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . 61 Appendix B: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Appendix C: TV Guide Daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Appendix D: Programming the Remote Contro l . . . . . 68 Appendix E: Troubleshooting . . . . ....

Appendices 61 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 63 Appendix B: Specifications InputsType Qty. Input Specifications S-Video 2 Four-Pin DIN PlugY: 1.0 Vp-p 75-ohmC: 0.286 Vp-p (burst signal), 75-ohm Component Video (Y/Pr/Pb) 3 CEA-770.1 & CEA 770.2 480i, 480p, CEA 770.3 720p and 1080i (TV analog component video standards) RCA Pin Plu...

64 Appendices Appendix C: TV Guide Daily 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 tuned channel whi...

Appendices 65 Appendix C: TV Guide Daily, continued Navigating the Guide Guide navigation is simple. Move the highlight around 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...

66 Appendices Appendix C: TV Guide Daily, continued Modify Guide Setup From the Guide Setup screen, you can change the channel lineup, change channel display settings, and view setup progress (e.g., when the next listings update will occur). To select a channel lineup You can view or change the chan...

Appendices 67 TV Guide Daily Troubleshooting TipsSymptom Remarks 1. When I enter the Guide I see a Setup Prog-ress screen. You have not yet received all of the program listings (it may take up to 24 hours to receive a full grid of listings). 2. Listing reads “Listings Pending.” The Guide has not yet...

68 Appendices 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 ...

Appendices 69 IMPORTANT You may need to reprogram the remote control after changing the batteries. Programming the Remote Control 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 contr...

70 Appendices Audio AmplifiersBrand Code Acurus 30765 Adcom 31100, 30577 Altec Lansing 31742 Aragon 30765 Bel Canto Design 31583 Bose 30674 Carver 30892 Classe 31462, 31461 Curtis Mathes 30300 Durabrand 31561 Elan 30647 GE 30078 Harman/Kardon 30892 JVC 30331 Klipsch 30765 Left Coast 30892 Lenoxx 315...

Appendices 71 Cable Boxes Brand Code ABC 10017, 10014, 10013, 10011, 10008, 10007, 10003, 10001 Allegro 10315, 10153 Americast 10899 Antronix 10207, 10022 Archer 10797, 10207, 10153, 10022 BBT 10267 Belcor 10056 Bell & Howell 10014 Bell South 10899 Cable Star 10056 Cabletenna 10022 Cableview 100...

76 Appendices Appendix E: 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 ...

Appendices 77 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 A. Allows a new code to be established. Side Panel Lock Release To re-enable the side panel controls after activation of the Side Panel Lock Press a...

80 Appendices Appendix E: Troubleshooting, continued Sound (see also NetCommand troubleshooting for A/V receiver setup) Symptom Remarks 1. There is no sound even when the volume is turned up. • Check if the MUTE key is on.• The TV’s “Listen to:” setting may be set to SAP.• Check that the Speakers op...

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84 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/...

86 Index Index A A/V Memory Reset 76A/V Receiver Adding NetCommand Control 57, 58, 59 and the TV Speakers 40and TV’s Remote Control 57, 68 Audio Lock 69Codes 70 Connecting 10, 26, 58Controlling Sound Volume 15 A/V Reset 8, 76Adjust Keys (Up/Down/Left/Right) 29, 37 Anamorphic Picture Format 34Antenna...

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