Page 2 - CAUTION
3 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated “dange...
Page 3 - Contents; Chapter 1 Television Overview; nt
3 Contents Important Notes ........................................................................................................... 6 Chapter 1 Television Overview Thank you ..................................................................................................................... 8 Unp...
Page 4 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
4 5 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 ...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, continued; Im
4 5 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 antenna system, extreme care shoul...
Page 6 - IMPORTANT NOTES
6 Chapter . . . Warning: Do not leave stationary PIP/POP, or letterbox images on the screen for extended periods of time. Mix the types of pictures shown. Uneven picture tube aging is NOT covered by your warranty. The normal use of a TV should include a mixture of TV picture types. The most frequent...
Page 7 - Television Overview
6 Chapter . . . 1 Television Overview Thank you .................................................................................... 8 Unpacking your New TV ............................................................. 9Special Features ..................................................................
Page 8 - to provide unparalleled enjoyment for years to come!; OUR PROMISE; Thank You for Your Purchase
8 9 Welcome to the wonderful and exciting world of digital television! We are honored that you chose Mitsubishi as your premier home entertainment partner. The development team at Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America (MDEA) understands that our customers demand and expect the very best. MDEA was f...
Page 9 - Special Features; PIP/POP Viewing Option; HD Upgradeable; Multibrand Remote Control; Your Mitsubishi remote control can be; Unpacking Your New TV
8 9 Special Features Your new High Definition (HD) upgradeable bigscreen television has many special features that make it the perfect addition to your home entertainment system. A few of these special features are: PIP/POP Viewing Option Using Picture-in-Picture and Picture-outside-Picture gives yo...
Page 10 - Front Control Panel; Timer; Format; nt C
10 11 VOL CH ENTER MENU A/V RESET INPUT ADJUST ADJUST CANCEL MENU FORMAT TIMER POWER INPUT-3 S-VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R Front Control Panel Many remote control buttons are duplicated on the front control panel. Duplicate buttons are shaded in the panels shown below. Please see Remote Control Functions,...
Page 11 - Back Panel Input/Output for; ac
10 11 A N T - A A N T - B L O O P O U T WS-48315, WS-55315, WS-65315, WS-65315A Back Panel C O M P O N E N T 4 80 i / 4 80 P/ 1080i 2 1 Y P r Pb A U D I O -R I G H T L E F T / ( M ONO ) A U D I O - Y G P b B P r R V H DTV ( Y PbPr/ GBRH V ) 4 8 0 i / 48 0 P /10 8 0 i I N P U T 2 1 A U D I O - R I G ...
Page 13 - Connections
12 Chapter . . . Additional connection cables are not provided with the TV. They should be available at most electronic stores. 2 Connections Connecting an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable ............................ 14 Connecting an Antenna to a Cable Box or VCR ........................ 15Connecting a...
Page 14 - Separate UHF and VHF Antennas; Twin Lead Antenna, Coaxial Lead; Connecting an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable
14 15 Separate UHF and VHF Antennas (Figure 1) 1. Connect the UHF and VHF antenna leads to the UHF/VHF combiner. 2. Push the combiner onto ANT-A on the TV back panel. UHF/VHF combiners are not provided with the TV. They are available at most electronic stores. Note: This TV will only be able to prov...
Page 15 - Connecting an Antenna to a Cable Box or VCR; Cable Box; Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable; ec
14 15 Note: The TV back panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model. Figure 3. Connecting the cable box. Note: For digital cable boxes, refer to your Digital Cable Box owner’s guide for instructions on optimal connections to this TV. ��� ��������� ������������������...
Page 17 - Connecting an Audio Receiver; Stereo Audio System
16 17 �� ���� ����� �������� ������� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��� � � � � � ������ � � � � � ��� ���� ��� � � �� ��� ������ ������� ������ ���� ��� ����� ���� ������ ����� ��� ��� ����� ������ �� �������� ����� ����� �������� � � � � � � �� ���� ����� �������� ������� ��� ��� ����� ...
Page 18 - DVD Player with Component Video; Connecting a DVD Player or Other S-Video Device
18 19 DVD Player with Component Video (Figure 9) 1. Connect the Component Video cables from (Y Cb Cr or Y Pb Pr) VIDEO OUT on the back of the DVD player to COMPONENT (1 or 2) on the TV back panel. The correct connections are: A. Y to Y B. Cb or Pb to Pb C. Cr or Pr to Pr 2. Connect a set of audio ca...
Page 19 - Connecting a DTV Receiver; DTV Connectors and Adaptors
18 19 Connecting a DTV Receiver DTV Connectors and Adaptors (Figure 11) The TV back panel has 5 RCA-type connectors for the DTV connection. The back panel of your DTV receiver may use RCA-type connectors or BNC-type connectors. If your DTV receiver comes with BNC type connections, you will need to p...
Page 20 - Connecting a DTV Receiver, continued
20 21 Connecting a DTV Receiver, continued DTV Receiver with RGB VideoConnections (Figure 13) 1. Connect the outside antenna, cable, or satellite to ANT or SATELLITE IN on the DTV receiver (see your DTV receiver owner’s guide for instructions and cable compatibility). 2. If your DTV receiver has a b...
Page 21 - Connecting MonitorLinkTM/DVI
20 21 Connecting MonitorLink™/DVI Figure 14. Connecting MonitorLink MonitorLink/DVI (Figure 14) The Monitor Link/DVI input uses a DVI-I Dual Link connector for maximum cable flexibility. When MonitorLink is used as a DVI-HDCP input, the terminal is compliant with DVI-D Single Link signals matching E...
Page 22 - and POP
22 Chapter . . . How Connections Affect the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and POP (Picture-Outside-Picture) To see a picture in the PIP or POP, you may need to select an input source. If the only input connected is ANT-A, then both the main picture and the PIP/POP will be from that input source. If other...
Page 23 - Remote Control Functions
22 Chapter . . . 3 Remote Control Functions Overview of the TV Layer Buttons .............................................. 24 Care and Operation ...................................................................... 25Channel Selection ..................................................................
Page 24 - Remote Control Functions:; Overview of the TV Layer Buttons; Overview
24 25 Remote Control Functions: Overview of the TV Layer Buttons Overview (Figure 1, following page,) 1. Slide Switch: Select A/V product to be controlled by the remote control. 2. Numbers: Individually select channels or input information into TV. 3. POWER: Turns power on and off for TV and other c...
Page 25 - Operation; Operating the Remote Control:; Remote Control Functions: Care and Operation
24 25 POWER INFO PAUSE REC FF/FWD REW/REV PLAY STOP 3 6 9 QV VOLUME GUIDE EXCH ENTER CANCEL MENU V-CHIP FORMAT PIP CH 1 7 SQV 4 INPUT SLEEP VIDEO AUDIO MUTE 2 5 8 0 CHANNEL ADJUST PIP INPUT PIP/POP HOME TV AUDIO CABLE/DBS/DTV DVD VCR size AAA batteries A A A A A A Figure 2. Installing the batteries....
Page 26 - Channel Selection, Sleep Timer; Channel Selection; Sleep Timer
26 27 Remote Control Functions: Channel Selection, Sleep Timer Channel Selection Enter three numbers ( ex. for channel 2, press 002). or Press the channel number and ENTER (ex. for channel 2, press 2, then ENTER). or Enter the channel number and wait four seconds (without pressing ENTER). The TV wil...
Page 27 - VCR Codes; Use of the Remote Control with Other A/V Products; Programming the Remote Control to Use with Other Brands of Audio; Cable Box Codes; Satellite Receiver Codes
26 27 When set to TV, the PLAY, STOP, REW/REV, and FF/FWD buttons will operate the VCR after the VCR codes have been properly programmed into the remote control. Figure 3. Programming the remote to control your VCR. POWER Code to enter: To reset to default code, enter 000 VCR brand MitsubishiHitachi...
Page 28 - Use of the Remote Control with Other A/V Products,
28 29 If the slide switch is set to TV when you enter an A/V receiver code, VOLUME and MUTE will control the A/V receiver rather than the TV. To return volume and mute control to the TV, set the slide switch to TV, press and hold POWER and enter 000. Figure 5. Programming the remote to control your ...
Page 29 - Remote Control Functions: Special Functions; Operation of PIP and POP; Activating the PIP and POP
28 29 Remote Control Functions: Special Functions When your remote control has been Programmed to operate another manufacturer’s product, the function performed on each layer may vary. The most common functions are: Operation of PIP and POP Picture-In-Picture (PIP) and Picture-Outside- Picture (POP)...
Page 30 - IM
30 Chapter . . . Warning: Do not leave stationary PIP/POP, or letterbox images on the screen for extended periods of time. Mix the types of pictures shown. Uneven picture tube aging is NOT covered by your warranty. The normal use of a TV should include a mixture of TV picture types. The most frequen...
Page 31 - Menu Screen Operations
30 Chapter . . . Do not display the same stationary images on the screen for more than 15% of your total TV viewing in one week. Examples of stationary images are letterbox top/bottom bars from DVD or other video sources, side bars when showing standard TV pictures on widescreen TV’s, news and stock...
Page 32 - u S
32 33 A picture (icon) will be highlighted and can be selected using the remote control’s ADJUST arrows. When selected, the appropiate menu will appear or start an automatic function. You may then make changes within the menu or access available sub-menus. A highlighted square button indicates that ...
Page 33 - Main Menu Screens: Overview; SETUP Menu; ee
32 33 Main Menu Screens: Overview SETUP Menu (Figure 3) Basic (initial) setup instructions and functions are available through the SETUP submenu screens. Use this menu when you relocate the TV, experience a power loss or when devices are added after initial setup. • Memorize channels • Assign Input ...
Page 34 - AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu; Adjust some or all of the A/V settings. Each; ADVANCED FEATURES Menu
34 35 AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu (Figure 8) Adjust some or all of the A/V settings. Each input can be set to your preferences. A/V Reset on the menu allows you to return the A/V settings for the current input to the factory presets. A/V Reset on the front control panel resets all inputs at one time. ...
Page 35 - Input Assignment; Memorize Channels; INPUT ASSIGNMENT Menu; P M; an
34 35 SETUP Menu: Memorize Channels, Memorize Menu, Input Assignment ����� ���� �������� �������� � ��� ���� ����� ���������� ����� �������� � ������� �������� ������ ���� � �������� �� ������ ������ ����� ��� ���� ���� �� ������ ������ �� ������ ���� ���� Memorize Channels (Figure 9) Select Memoriz...
Page 36 - SETUP Menu: Manually Setting the Clock; Set Day
36 37 SETUP Menu: Manually Setting the Clock ����� ���� ����� ������� � ���� ����� ���� � ����� �� ��� ��� � ������ ���� ���� � ������� �������� ������� � ������� ���� ���� ���� ����� ���� �� ������ ������ ���� �� ������ ������ �� ������ Figure 13. Set Day ����� ���� ����� ������� � ������ ����� ���...
Page 37 - SETUP Menu: Automatically Setting the Clock
36 37 Clock Setting (Auto) (Figure 14) Set the Clock Setting to Auto to automatically set the day and time using Extended Data Service (XDS) time data. This data is automatically retrieved when tuned to a PBS channel or other channel in your area that provides this service. Time Zone (Figure 15) Sel...
Page 38 - Language
38 39 Language (Figure 17) Display the on-screen menus in either English or Spanish (Español). The first time you powered On your TV, you were requested to select an on-screen menu language. If you choose to change the selection, all menu text will immediately switch to the language of your choice. ...
Page 39 - SETUP Menu: Energy Mode; Energy Mode
38 39 SETUP Menu: Energy Mode (WS-48315, WS-55315, WS-65315, WS-65315A) Energy Mode (Figure 19) This feature is only for models WS-48315, WS-55315, WS-65315 and WS-65315A. Change the setting to Low (less than 1 watt) and the TV will operate in an energy saving mode when it is turned off. If the Ener...
Page 40 - CAPTIONS Menu: Overview; CAPTIONS Menu; ION
40 41 CAPTIONS Menu: Overview CAPTIONS Menu (Figure 20) Turn On or Off the closed caption decoder, select the type of captions or text, and choose black or translucent gray as the background color for the closed caption area. Broadcasters can send either Standard or Text closed captioning. Standard ...
Page 41 - CAPTIONS Menu: Closed Captions, Background Color; Closed Captions; The content of captions is determined; CC Background
40 41 CAPTIONS Menu: Closed Captions, Background Color ����� ���� ������ �������� � �� �� ���� �� ���������� � ���� �� ������ ������ ���� �� ������ ������ �� ������ ���� ���� Figure 21. Closed Captions ����� ���� ������ �������� � �� �� ���� �� ���������� � ���� �� ������ ������ ���� �� ������ �����...
Page 42 - CHANNEL EDIT Menu: Antenna, Channel Selection
42 43 Antenna (Figure 23) Select Ant-A or Ant-B. For each antenna, you can add or delete channels in memory, name channels, and add channels to the SQV (Super Quick View™) list. Channel (Figure 24) Select to edit the channel selections. You can add or delete from memory, name, or add to the SQV (Sup...
Page 43 - CHANNEL EDIT Menu: Memory, Name Selection; Name; Memory; ct
42 43 CHANNEL EDIT Menu: Memory, Name Selection Name (Figure 26) Name channels shown on Ant-A or Ant-B (up to four characters). After you enter a name, it will appear on the TV screen next to the channel number. 1. Select Ant-A or Ant-B. 2. Select the memorized channel you want to name. 3. Press ADJ...
Page 44 - CHANNEL EDIT Menu: Using SQV; Using The Menu Screen; Using The Remote Control; L E; er Q
44 45 CHANNEL EDIT Menu: Using SQV (Super Quick View ™ ) Using The Menu Screen (Figure 27) Put together a list of your favorite channels from Ant-A and Ant-B using SQV (Super Quick View). Store up to 6 channels in each of the 9 different memory banks. After adding a channel to the SQV memory, “SQV” ...
Page 45 - V-Chip Signal Information; rv
44 45 V-Chip Lock Menu: Overview V-Chip Signal Information When provided by the broadcaster, V-Chip ratings can be used to control which programs can be viewed or will be blocked. When V-Chip ratings are sent, you will see the ratings when you change the channel or when you press the INFO button on ...
Page 46 - Passcode; Entering the Passcode
46 47 V-CHIP Menu: Setting Up and Using V-Chip Lock Passcode Setting Up the V-CHIP LOCK Passcode (Figure 29) Select V-CHIP LOCK from the MAIN menu for first time setup or after you have canceled your passcode. You will see the screen shown in Figure 29. Use the number buttons on the remote control t...
Page 47 - Ratings, Locking by Hour or Time; Allowing or Blocking by Ratings
46 47 V-CHIP HOURS/LOCK BY TIME (Figure 32) V-CHIP HOURS/LOCK BY TIME will allow you to activate the V-Chip or lock the entire TV during specific hours. V-CHIP Start Time and V-CHIP Stop Time (Figure 32) Select the times you would like the V-Chip to be Active. By setting the V-Chip Start Time and V-...
Page 48 - LOCK by Time
48 49 V-CHIP Menu (WS-48315, WS-55315, WS-65315, WS-65315A) : Locking by Time, Front Button Lock,V-Chip Rating Menu ������ ���� ���� ���� �� ���� � ��� ���� ���� � ����� �� ������ ���� � ����� �� ����� ������ ���� � ��� ������ �� ������ ������ ����� ��� ���� ���� �� ������ ������ �� ������ ���� ����...
Page 49 - Allowing or Blocking Ratings, Lock by Time; llo
48 49 V-CHIP Menu (WS-48315, WS-55315, WS-65315, WS-65315A ) : Allowing or Blocking Ratings, Lock by Time Allowing or Blocking by Ratings (Figure 36) Block or Allow programs based upon rating signals sent by the broadcasting station. The factory preset for TV Ratings is TV-PG (Parental Guidance) all...
Page 50 - Color Balance Menu
50 51 ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: Color Balance, Auto Color Correction, PerfectColor ™, Reset Color Color Balance Menu (Figure 38) The Color Balance Menu uses six colors (Magenta, Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan and Blue). You may adjust the intensity of these colors automatically or manually or reset them to ...
Page 51 - and Set Time; The TV’s clock must be set before you; TIMER menu; Set Time; VA
50 51 ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: TIMER, Timer Menu, and Set Time The TV’s clock must be set before you can set the timer. If you have not set the clock and/or day, you will see the CLOCK menu instead of the Timer menu. TIMER menu (Figure 42) The timer can be turned On or Off. When On, you need to selec...
Page 52 - Channel
52 53 ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: Set Day, Input, and Channel Set Day (Figure 44) Select the days that the TV will turn on automatically. You can select Everyday, Mon-Fri (Monday through Friday), or the individual days of the week. Input (Figure 45) Select the input to use when the timer turns on the TV...
Page 53 - ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: CONVERGENCE; CONVERGENCE Menu; Advanced Convergence
52 53 ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: CONVERGENCE CONVERGENCE Menu (Figure 47) Your Mitsubishi TV has three picture tubes which need to be aligned to properly converge the projected light beams on the screen. Each picture tube projects a single color of red, blue or green. During production, your TV was car...
Page 54 - RESET FACTORY DEFAULTS
54 55 Video Mute (Figure 51) Video Mute, (when On) lets you display a blue background when no signal is being received on Inputs 1-3, DTV, and Component 1-2 (Component only for WT-42315) and MonLink. Black Enhancement (Figure 52) The contrast in dark scenes is enhanced for better picture quality. Br...
Page 55 - IO
54 55 AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu: Overview AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu (Figure 53) Each input has its own A/V memory. You can adjust each input’s A/V memory in two ways. You can use the menu or the remote control. A/V Memory Reset A/V Memory Reset will return the currently selected input’s A/V memory t...
Page 56 - Audio Settings
56 57 Audio Settings Bass Enhances or reduces low frequency sound. Treble Enhances or reduces high frequency sound. Balance Adjusts the level of sound between the left and right speakers. Surround Creates simulated stereo and surround effects. Your choices are: • Off: No surround effects. Use this s...
Page 57 - Video Settings
56 57 AUDIO/VIDEO Setting Descriptions: Video Video Settings A compressed (non-HD) video signal may cause what appears to be a “blurry”, “out of focus” or “fuzzy “ picture on a widescreen TV. This is not a malfunction of the TV, but a result of the compressed signal that is sent by cable or satellit...
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Page 60 - Available On-Screen Format Sizes; Note: Expand HD is only available in the 1080i format.; Note: Stretch is not available in the 1080i format; Note: This format is not available in the 1080i signal.
60 61 ������ �������� ��������� ����� ���� ������� ������ ����� ��� ��� ��� �� ��� ��� ��� ����� ��� ��� ��� �� ��� ��� ��� ��� ����������� ��� ��� �� ��� ��� ��� ��� ������� ��� �� ��� �� �� �� ������� ��� ��� �� ��� ��� ��� ������� ��� ��� �� ��� ��� ��� ������� ��� ��� �� ��� ��� ��� ����������� ...
Page 61 - Available On-Screen Format Sizes, continued
60 61 Widescreen Picture (480i/480p) Standard (Recommended) Expand Zoom (For letterbox 2.35:1 DVDs) Narrow (Not Recommended) Stretch Widescreen Picture (16:9 - HD 1080i only) Example: A True HD Broadcast Standard (Recommended) Expand (Recommended for 4:3 images with Black Side Bars) Stretch Plus (no...
Page 62 - return to a “live” image.
62 63 Operation of PIP and POP Changing PIP/POP Inputs Press PIP INPUT to browse through available PIP or POP images. Changing PIP/POP Channels Press PIP CH to scroll up or down through memorized channels on the Ant-A and Ant-B. Exchanging Program Images Press ENTER/EXCH to exchange the main picture...
Page 63 - Bypassing the V-Chip Lock; When changing or deleting your; as
62 63 Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock Bypassing the V-Chip Lock After you set the lock, you need your passcode 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 passcode, you can view the locked TV without entering your pas...
Page 65 - Appendix B: High Definition Input Connection
64 65 Component Inputs These inputs are compatible with most standard DVD and DTV signals with component video outputs. Compatible DTV signals are SDTV 480i, 480p, and HDTV 1080i. All other DTV signals, such as 720p, need to be converted by the DTV receiver (or compatible device) to one of the compa...
Page 66 - Appendix C: Remote Control Programming Codes
66 67 Mitsubishi ................ 010, 011, 012, 013, 014, 360Admiral ..................... 220Aiwa.......................... 225, 226, 241 B & K ........................ 352Bose ......................... 351Denon ...................... 234, 235, 236, 245, 246, 359, 361 Fisher .....................
Page 68 - Cleaning; Service; Appendix D: Cleaning and Service
68 69 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 TV: • Gently wipe down your TV with a...
Page 69 - WARNING
68 69 Follow the steps below to install and remove the Diamond Shield. Installation: A. Begin by inserting the shield, sliding it into the channels, starting at the bottom. Gently bow the Diamond Shield toward you and insert the Diamond Shield into the top channel. B. Install the left and right mold...
Page 70 - This TV is very heavy!
70 71 ��� ��������� ���������� ������ �� ��������� �� ��� ������� �������� ��� ���������� ������� ������ ��� �� ���� ���� �� ��� ������� ��� ���� ������ ��� ������� ������ ��� �� ���� ����� �� ������ ��� ������� ������ �� ������� �� �������� ��� ��� �������� �� ���������� ��� ��������� ����� �� ����...
Page 71 - Side Panel for Input Terminal; Slots; Terminal Cover Ventilation for Model WT-42315; Air Circulation Tip; Stand Requirement; rm
70 71 Side Panel for Input Terminal Included in the accessories bag is the side panel to cover the input terminals, located on the bottom right of your TV. See diagram. Follow the steps below to attach or remove this side panel: 1. Remove the side panel from the accessories plastic bag attached to t...
Page 72 - Index; In
72 73 Index A A/V Memory Reset 55Receiver, Connecting 17 Activating the PIP and POP 29Advanced Convergence Menu 53Advanced Features Menu 34, 50-54Antenna Channel Edit Menu 42Connecting 14, 15 Appendices A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock 63B: High Definition Input Connection Compatibility 65C: Remote Cont...
Page 74 - Troubleshooting
74 Problem Possible Solution 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 further than 20 feet from the TV when using the remote control. 2. • The TV takes several seconds to respond to channel ...
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