Mitsubishi Electric SeriesLT-40151 - Manual

5 Important Information About Your TV Installation Notes For stand installation and wall-mounting, see page 8. 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 prop...

6 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: 1080p High-Definition LCD Display System Your Mitsubishi LCD Flat Panel HDTV uses a full 1920 x 1080 LCD panel to creat...

7 Basic Setup and Operation 1 Package Contents Please take a moment to review the following list of accessory items to ensure that you have received everything. Remote Control Batteries Remove the remote control back cover. 1. Emitter Bulb Load the batteries, making sure the polarities 2. (+) and (-...

8 1. Basic Setup and Operation 1 Back Extension pieces on back of stand 2 3 TV CAUTION. Place the stand in the foam insert with the extension pieces facing away from the TV. Otherwise, the TV will be damaged in transit.Protect the TV and stand with the original packing material. DON’T place your han...

1. Basic Setup and Operation 9 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. • See the stand-installation or wall-mounting requirements on the opposite page. • Allow at least four inches of s...

10 1. Basic Setup and Operation Remote Control F1 F3 F4 F2 FAV ON DEMAND 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 14 MORE Displays a menu showin...

1. Basic Setup and Operation 11 TV Control Panel Buttons on the control panel duplicate some keys on the remote control. ACTIVITY • , CH , and VOL are available when no TV menus are displayed. • and ENTER are available when using TV menus or after activating a special function. System Reset If the T...

12 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 16, 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 13 About Auto Input Sensing/Auto Output Sensing This TV’s Easy Connect™ Auto Input Sensing feature detects most connections automatically. The excep-tions are: A connection on the • ANT input An HDMI device that is powered off. Power on • the device to ensure detection. ...

14 1. Basic Setup and Operation Watching Broadcast TV TV Connected to an Antenna, Direct Cable Service, Cable Box, Set-Top Box, or Satellite Receiver Press 1. ACTIVITY . Press 2. and to select a broadcast source. If you named devices during Auto Input Sensing, select an input from the Watch TV group...

1. Basic Setup and Operation 15 Making Picture Adjustments To get the best picture under different viewing condi-tions, set the Picture Mode before changing other video settings. Basic picture adjustments are described on page 41. Press 1. MORE . Press 2. 8 ( VIDEO ). Press 3. to display the Picture...

16 2 TV Connections Auto Input/Auto Output Sensing The TV’s Auto Sensing feature automatically recognizes most connections and prompts you to identify the type of device connected. See page 13 for more on Auto Sensing. Connection Types Use the connection types available on your input devices that wi...

2. TV Connections 17 Inputs and Outputs 1 3 4 14 2 HDMI (page 20) DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (page 23) SUBWOOFER OUTPUT (page 24) IR – NetCommand Output/ External Controller Input 153 and 249 series NetCommand, page 56External Controller Input, page 19 VIDEO (composite video, page 22) VIDEO (composite vid...

18 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 19 Inputs and Outputs, continued 10. IR–NetCommand Output/External Controller Input 153 and 249 Series. Use an IR emitter cable with this jack to send control signals to external IR remote-con-trolled devices. Alternatively, your professional installer can use this jack as the inpu...

20 2. TV Connections HDMI Device HDTV Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, DVD/Blu-ray Player Suitable for use with Sound Projector surround sound 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 c...

2. TV Connections 21 DVI Video Device Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, DVD Player Connect DVI devices (digital only) to the TV’s HDMI input jacks. Required:1. DVI-to-HDMI cable or DVI/HDMI adapter and HDMI cable 2. Left/right analog audio cables. Some devices require connection to an analog input firs...

2. TV Connections 23 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...

24 2. TV Connections Subwoofer Required: Audio cable with RCA-style plug AVR AUDIO OUTPUT R L AUDIO R L TV Subwoofer L R Y VIDEO Audio-only device Unused RCA-style plug (plug in first) Audio-Only Device Keep an unused RCA-style con-nector in the Y/VIDEO jack while using an audio-only device such as ...

25 Using TV Features 3 Selecting an Input The Activity menu lets you switch TV inputs. If you named devices during Auto Input Sensing, the inputs are organized into groups based on possible ways to use each device. Press the 1. ACTIVITY key. Use 2. to move through groups of TV inputs. Use 3. to sele...

26 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 27 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 ...

28 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 29 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...

30 3. Using TV Features 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. 1. Select 2. PC from the Activity menu. To do this, press ACTIVITY to open the Act...

3. Using TV Features 31 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 ...

32 3. Using TV Features 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...

3. Using TV Features 33 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 Media...

34 3. Using TV Features Sound Projector Technology The TV’s bank of speakers can be adjusted to reflect sound off the room walls to create a surround sound effect. Setup can be performed manually and/or automatically, depending on your TV model: Manual setup only 151 series Manual or Auto setup 153 ...

3. Using TV Features 35 Close the curtains. c. Set levels by performing the procedure in d. “ Adjusting Levels.” From the 1. Initial > SoundPro menu go to the Custom menu. Position yourself in your usual viewing location. 2. Remain in this position, looking at the TV, while making the following a...

36 3. Using TV Features Auto Setup 153 and 249 Series Auto setup uses a calibration microphone to optimize Sound Projector performance for most room condi-tions. If the room is very large or has many obstacles affecting the sound beams, you may wish to try manual setup, which is done without the mic...

3. Using TV Features 37 Streaming Internet Movies with VUDU 249 Series. This TV’s built-in VUDU™ capabilities allow you to access your own personal home video store right on your TV. VUDU’s service offers you: The largest on-demand HD movie selection any- • where, featuring full 1080p and 5.1 surrou...

38 3. Using TV Features F1 F3 F4 F2 FAV ON DEMAND GUIDE BACK ACTIVITY Returns to the VUDU home menu while in VUDU. VUDU PLUS . Displays more options for the current selection (if available). PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN Jumps to the previous/next page of menu items. ACTIVITY To exit VUDU, press ACTIVITY and se...

3. Using TV Features 39 Introduction to Home-Theater Control This summary offers some examples of 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 t...

40 4 TV Menus Displays or clears the main menu. Moves navigation into the • options area.Selects an item. • Moves up one menu level. • Clears the current menu. • 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...

46 4. TV Menus 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...

4. TV Menus 47 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 43. Clock Set the TV clock to: Use the TV Tim...

48 4. TV Menus Initial, continued Energy Energy Usage Standard, Fast Power On Options for power consumption while the TV is powered off. Standard • keeps the TV’s energy use within ENERGY STAR ® guide- lines while powered off. Fast Power On • lets the TV power up quickly. The TV uses power while in ...

4. TV Menus 49 Initial, continued Basic Screen SoundPro Mode (153, 249 series) Auto START Perform Auto setup using the supplied calibration microphone. See page 36. Manual Custom To perform manual setup, see page 34. Note: Do not perform manual adjustments after running Auto setup. Doing so will era...

4. TV Menus 51 How is the Activity Menu Generated? The TV automatically generates the Activity menu. The TV groups recognized device types based on how they can be used. The device names used for the group-ings are those you assigned in the New Device Found menu or the Inputs > Name menu, or in s...

52 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 53 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 ...

55 5 NetCommand IR Control NetCommand IR home-theater control is avail- • able on 153 and 249 series TVs.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-e...

56 5. NetCommand IR Control 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. Call (800) 553-7278 and request either ...

5. NetCommand IR Control 57 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 62. Connect and position the IR emi...

58 5. NetCommand IR Control 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 on or off.Wi...

5. NetCommand IR Control 59 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 . A second key...

60 5. NetCommand IR Control 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 58 for more on keys marked in the “Special Operation Method” column. Key Name in Learning Screen Function Name on...

61 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...

62 6. NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver 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.Assigned, if needed, the name AVR if using an • HDMI A/V receiver.“ • Learned” the IR codes for the A/V receiver inputs.Assigned ...

6. NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver 63 Automatic Switching (Audio or Audio/Video) 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. Review the ...

64 6. NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver 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 sound source de...

6. NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver 65 Multiple video inputs through a single HDMI cable. You can connect multiple video devices to an A/V receiver that has an HDMI output. The optional audio connection allows you to hear, through the A/V receiver, devices connected to the TV only, e.g., an ant...

67 Appendix A: Programming the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 68Appendix B: HDMI Control of CEC Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75Appendix C: TV Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78Appendix D: Bypassing the Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Appendix E: Tr...

68 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 69 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...

70 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 71 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...

72 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...

74 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 75 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 >...

76 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 77 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...

78 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. Top and Sides of the TV Occasional...

Appendices 79 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 81 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...

82 Appendices Reset Name When to Use How to Use Resulting Action Channel Memorization To erase and re-memorize channels on the ANT input . While viewing the TV, press 1. MENU to display the main menu. Navigate to the 2. Initial> Channel menu.Press 3. ENTER. Highlight the reception mode, 4. e.g. A...

Appendices 83 Appendix E: Troubleshooting, continued General TV Operation Symptom Remarks 1. The TV remote control does not work. Check that the batteries are fresh and installed correctly. • Check that the control mode on the remote is set to TV. • Be no more than 20 feet from the TV when using the...

84 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 • does a computer.For faster power-up, change the Energy setting to Fast • Power On (Initial > Energy menu)...

Appendices 87 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 89 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...

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Trademark and License Information 91 GNU General Public License, continued a) Accompany it with the complete corresponding machine-readable source code, which must be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or,b) Accompany it with ...

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 work-ma...

94 Index Index A Accent Lighting 44Activity Menu 25 Automatic Generation 51Change Input Name 5 0 Customizing 5 0 NetCommand-Controlled Switch- ing of A/V Receiver Inputs 5 8 Removing a Disconnected HDMI Device 5 0 Anamorphic Picture Format 2 8 Antenna Input (ANT) 17, 1 8 Signal Strength for Digital ...

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 IR emitter cables, Visit our website www.mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278 SYSTEM RESET If the TV does not respond to the remote ...