Mitsubishi Electric WS-65517 - Manual

5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS , cont’d. 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 should b...

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Chapter . . . 1 Television Overview TV Accessories ............................................................................8Special Features ..........................................................................8Front Control Panel ...............................................................

8 POWER HOME PAUSE REC FF/FWD REW/REV P LAY STOP 3 6 9 QV VOLUME INFO EXCH ENTER TV MENU DEVICE MENU V-CHIP FORMAT PIP C H 1 7 SQV 4 DEVICE SLEEP VIDEO AUDIO MUTE 2 5 8 0 CHANNEL ADJUST PIP /POP PIP D EVICE CANCEL TV AUDIO CABLE/DBS/DTV D V D VCR GUIDE SUB CONNECT TV Accessories Please take a moment...

9 Front Control Panel SYSTEM RESET If the T V will not respond to either the remote control or the front panel controls and/or will not power Off, press the SYSTEM RESET button with a pointed item like the end point of a paperclip. The T V will turn Off and the TIMER light will flash quickly for abo...

10 SERVICE WARNING X-RAY PRECAUTION: THIS PRODUCT I N C L U D E S C R I T I C A L M E C H A N I C A LA N D E L E C T R I C A L PA R T S W H I C H A R EE S S E N T I A L F O R X -R A D I AT I O N S A F E T Y.F O R C O N T I N U E D S A F E T Y R E P L A C EC R I T I C A L C O M P O N E N T S I N D I ...

11 4. CableCARD™ Slot The CableCARD access card provided by your cable T V service provider is inserted into this slot. CableCARD is a nationwide standard system that allows your local cable T V provider to supply you with an access card customized to your account. This card allows the T V to receiv...

12 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 T V should include a mixture of T V picture types. The most frequently used pic...

Chapter . . . 2 Connecting External Devices & NetCommand® Setup .................................. 14Wall Outlet Cable or Cable Box .................................................... 15Single Analog Antenna or Separate UHF and VHF Antennas .. 16VCR Video and Audio to an Antenna or Wall Outlet ...

14 AV Receiver TV Device to be connected stereo and/or digital audio cables video and stereo audio cables stereo and digital audio cables IR Emitters Connecting External Devices & NetCommand ® Setup NetCommand is able to control many current audio and video devices by sending remote control sign...

15 Additional connection cables are not provided with the TV. They are available at most electronic stores. IMPORTANT Connecting a Wall Outlet Cable or Cable Box Wall Outlet Cable (can be used with a CableCARD™) Figure 1 It is ver y important to connect the incoming cable for your primar y viewing s...

16 Separate UHF and VHF Antennas Figure 4 A UHF/VHF combiner is required. This is not included with the T V. 1. Connect the UHF and VHF antenna leads to the UHF/ VHF combiner. 2. Push the combiner onto ANT-1 MAIN on the T V back panel. ExternalAntennaor Cable Back Side Flat Twin Lead UHF Antenna (Ch...

17 Connecting VCR Video and Audio to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable VCR to Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable Figure 5 A two-way RF splitter, 3 coaxial cables, right and left audio cables and S-Video or Video cables are required. These are not included with the T V. 1. Connect the incoming cable or Anten...

18 VCR to a Cable Box Figure 6 A two-way RF splitter, 4 coaxial cables, right and left audio cables and an S-Video or Video cable are required. These are not included with the T V. 1. Connect the incoming cable to IN on the RF splitter. 2. Connect one coaxial cable from OUT on the RF splitter to ANT...

19 For digital audio connections, see your A / V Receiver, DVD and Satellite Receiver Owner’s Guides. IMPORTANT A / V Receiver or Stereo System Figure 7 A digital audio cable and stereo audio cables are required. The digital audio cable is provided. The stereo audio cables are not included with the ...

20 Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video or DVI Device DVD Player with Component Video Figure 9Component video cables and audio cables are required. These are not included with the T V. 1. Connect component video cables from Y/Pr/Pb VIDEO OUT on the back of the DVD player to COMPONENT-1 on th...

21 Connecting an HDMI Device or External DTV Receiver with Component Video See Appendix B for component video signal compatibility information. For digital audio connections, see your DTV Receiver and A / V Receiver Owner’s Guides. IMPORTANT DTV Receiver (with YPrPb connections) VIDEO Y Pr Pb S-VIDE...

22 Connecting the IR Emitter NetCommand ® D D I G I T A L S U R R O U N D S CH IR EMITTER NetCommand R TV back panel(section detail) A/V Receiver Other A/V device Other A/V device 1. 6. 4. 3. 3. 2. Figure 13. Connecting IR Emitter NetCommand IR Emitter NetCommand® Figure 13 A quadruple IR Emitter ca...

23 Connecting IEEE 1394 Devices 4-Pin Style vs. 6-Pin Style There are two different types of connectors used for IEEE 1394 terminals and cables, a 4-pin and a 6-pin style. The 4-pin connector sends digital audio signals, digital video signals and digital control signals back and forth between device...

24 Direct Device-To-Device Style The IEEE 1394 offers you the capability to chain devices, unlike previous audio and video connections where you had to individually connect each device directly to the T V. For example, you can connect your DVCR to your 1394 DVD Player and then connect the 1394 DVD P...

25 CableCARD Technology CableCARD is a nationwide system standard that allows your local cable T V provider to supply you with an access card customized to your account. This card allows the T V to receive, decode and unscramble the premium digital channels included in your cable T V subscription, w...

26 Connecting: Helpful Hints Q My VCR (or other device) does not have two sets of stereo audio outputs. How can I connect this device’s audio to both the TV and the A / V Receiver? A. There are two solutions: 1. Connect the single set of stereo audio outputs to the TV only. Use Edit NetCommand® to c...

28 NetCommand® Pre-Memorized Devices Below is a list of several manufacturers devices tested and shown to be compatible with NetCommand. These devices can be controlled without changing the setting of the remote control from T V to another product. NetCommand may be able to operate additional models...

29 Remote Control Functions: Overview Figure 1, following page 1. Slide Switch : Selects A / V product to be controlled by the remote control. 2. Numbers : Individually selects channels or enters information into menus. 3. POWER : Turns power on and off for T V and other A / V products. 4. SQV (Supe...

30 Figure 2. Operation: Installing the Batteries Operation Figure 2 Installing the Batteries: 1. Remove the remote control’s back cover by gently pressing the ribbed tab in the direction of the arrow and sliding off the cover. 2. Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (-) are correct...

31 The buttons described below will help you navigate the screens. On your remote control, the ADJUST and buttons allow you to navigate left and right to different selections on the screen. The ADJUST and buttons allow you to: • Change the radio button • Change current text box selection • Navigate ...

32 Remote Control Buttons The following buttons on your remote control help you navigate within the system : 1. ADJUST or to select the menu item you want to change. 2. ADJUST or to change the settings. 3. ENTER(EXCH) to enter into a menu, start an automatic function or select a checkbox. 4. CANCEL(...

33 NetCommand ® Initial Setup Welcome Screen Figure 1 When you first turn on your T V, the Welcome screen displays and asks you to select either English or Spanish as the language for the on-screen menus. The default language is English. To change Language later, use Setup in the Main Menu. Selectin...

34 NetCommand ® Initial Setup, continued Review Screen Figure 4 After you have made your device choices, the Review Screen will display. It is important to review the settings to ensure that they are correct. If necessary, you can use < Back to return to the Device Setup screen to make changes. F...

35 Edit NetCommand®, Adding an A/V Receiver A / V Receiver Screen Figure 6 If your A / V Receiver manufacturer was not listed, and you selected “None” during the initial NetCommand Setup you may add the A / V Receiver and have NetCommand learn its remote controls functions. Either select Edit from t...

36 Edit NetCommand ® , Adding an A/V Receiver, continued A / V Receiver Learn Screen Figure 9 1. Press ADJUST or on the T V remote to select the check box for each function to be learned. 2. Press ENTER and the function name will begin to flash to confirm the ready-to-learn status. 3. Press the butt...

37 Edit NetCommand ® , Adding an A/V Receiver, continued Monitor Out to AVR Screen Figure 11 Use this screen to select the input on the A / V Receiver that is connected to Monitor Output, Audio 2 on the television. Note: Monitor Output, Audio Video 1 is for analog recordings with a VCR. Finish Scree...

38 Edit NetCommand ® , Adding Devices Edit NetCommand Figure 13 If you selected Edit when you were at the Finish screen, the Edit NetCommand screen displays. There are five possible choices from this screen. They are: Add : Add a new device to the NetCommand setup. See pages 39-41 for more informati...

39 Add Screen Figure 14 Select “Add” from the Edit NetCommand screen, and the New Device screen will display. Select the device type that you would like to add. You may add your A / V Receiver (if not added in Initial setup) Cable Box, Camcorder, DBS, DVD, Laser Disc and VCR. At the next screen, cho...

40 Edit NetCommand®, Adding Devices, continued Name Screen Figure 18 The Name screen allows you to change the default name for each device to a custom name of up to eight characters (including a blank space), selecting from letters, numbers and nine different characters. Press ADJUST or to select ea...

41 The screens described below may not be necessary for your device setup. If it does not display automatically on-screen, it is not required. Connection for [Device] Screen Figure 19 This screen allows the T V to learn the connection between device (s) and input(s). Inputs 1-3, Components 1 & 2...

42 Edit NetCommand ® , Changing, Deleting Devices, Finish Screen Finish Screen Figure 25 To finalize your selections and complete the NetCommand setup, select Finish from the Finish screen. Note: To change any of the inputs or names for the devices, or add devices not included in the initial setting...

43 Device Selection Menu Device Section To select another device or input, press ADJUST , , or on the T V’s remote to move the highlight. Press ENTER to select the device to view and hear. The T V inputs are automatically changed. If NetCommand is set up, the inputs on compatible A / V Receivers are...

44 Figure 28. Device Menu for CableCARD Device Menu Pressing the remote control’s DEVICE MENU button displays the menu for the current device source. IR Controlled Devices/IEEE 1394 Menus For a NetCommand compatible traditional IR controlled or an IEEE 1394 device, pressing DEVICE MENU once or twice...

46 Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically New 1394 Device Screen Figure 1 When your T V discovers a new IEEE 1394 device, the New 1394 Device screen will appear. Selecting “Add” will include the device in the Device Selection menu. Selecting “Do Not Add” will not add the device to the Device Selecti...

47 Adding IEEE 1394 Devices Automatically, continued Connection Screen Figure 5 Select the T V input that you used when you connected the video or S-Video cables. Select the input you used when you connected the stereo audio cables, either T V or A / V Receiver . The T V will learn the input names f...

48 IEEE 1394 Devices Compatibility 1. Digital Video Signals The T V is able to decode MPEG2 video. Other types of digital video, such as DV video provided by some camcorders, must be decoded by the source device and sent to the T V as analog video or S-Video. If the camcorder uses a compatible digit...

49 To record a current program, press REC (record) when your program choice is highlighted on the program list in ChannelView. A red “R” will be added after the device name. The T V will immediately switch to the selected channel and start recording. To record a future program, press ADJUST or to se...

50 NetCommand ® Controlled Recordings Record To Setup Figure 8 Your T V is able to start and stop recordings automatically and send the signals from one external playback device to another external recording device. It is also able to convert digital channels and IEEE 1394 device signals to analog s...

51 Cancel Current Recordings To cancel a recording in progress, press DEVICE to display the Device Selection menu and highlight the source of the recording. Confirm that the icon for VCR (or recording device) is in the Connection Section next to the T V icon. Press the CANCEL button. The icon for th...

52 Direct VCR Recording Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source: Pressing REC (record) on the T V’s remote control will function the same way as pressing the record button on the VCR’s remote control or front panel. 1. Press DEVICE on the T V’s remote to display the Device Selection men...

53 NetCommand ® Controlled Peer-to-Peer Connections What is a Peer-to-Peer Connection? Figure 11 A peer-to-peer connection allows the IEEE 1394 devices in your T V network to talk to each other without the further need of T V intervention once the peer-to-peer connection is established. For example,...

Chapter . . . 5 TV Menu Screen Operations Main Menu Choices ....................................................................... 56Setup Menu .................................................................................... 57NetCommand® Menu ......................................................

56 Main Menu Choices Setup Figure 1 Use the Setup menu to select English or Spanish as the language for the menus and on-screen displays. Adjust Color Balance Automatically or manually (PerfectColor™) using six colors, Magenta, Red, Yellow, Green, Cyan and Blue. Reset the Color Balance to the factor...

57 Setup Menu Language Display the on-screen menus in either English or Spanish (Español). The first time you powered On your T V, 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. Col...

58 Setup Menu, continued Reset Factory Defaults Menu Figure 12 This allows you to reset the convergence to the original factory settings. The message “Convergence reset completed” will be displayed when the factory defaults have been restored. WARNING: RESET CONVERGENCE TOFACTORY DEFAULTS. All manua...

59 Remote Control Transport Buttons Transport buttons (rewind, play forward, stop, pause and record) on the remote control are located in the bottom section of the remote control. Default Digital Record Device If multiple recording devices are available in NetCommand, this setting allows you to choo...

60 Antenna Menu Figure 16 Antenna Menu The Antenna Menu options are available for use with analog and digital channels on Antenna-1 and Antenna-2. You can memorize, add or delete, name and add channels to an SQV (Super Quick View™) list. Memorize For Antenna-1 ( Main) or Antenna-2 (Aux) Select eithe...

61 SQV (SuperQuickView™) Using The Remote Control Adding SQV channels using the remote control : 1. Press CH , or number buttons to select the channel you want to add to the current SQV memory bank. 2. Press and hold the SQV button for about 2 seconds. When “SQV” and the memory bank number appear un...

62 Setting the Clock You may choose to set the clock that your T V will use manually or automatically. Manual Figure 18 To manually set the clock, you need to select the current time, including AM or PM, current date, time zone for your area and the Daylight Savings time setting. Set Time Press ADJU...

63 Captions Menu Captions Menu Figure 20 For analog channels, broadcasters can send either Standard or Text closed captioning. Standard Closed Captions follows the dialogue of the characters on-screen and displays in a small section of the screen. Text Closed Captions often contain information such ...

64 Fonts You can customize the text of digital captions by selecting the font of your choice. The available Font options are as follows: • Default - Selected by the Closed Captions provider • Font 1 - Monospaced font with Serifs• Font 2 - Proportional spaced font with Serifs• Font 3 - Monospaced fon...

65 To view a V-Chip blocked program or to watch the program during a scheduled lock time, you must enter your 4-digit passcode or change the channel to an unlocked program. Once you have entered the passcode, the V-Chip block or Lock by Time will remain released until the T V is powered Off and then...

66 V-Chip Lock Menu, continued 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 th...

68 AudioVideo Figure 26 A / V Memor y Reset Use A / V Memory Reset to select the device that you want to return to the original factory Audio and Video settings. After selecting the device, press ENTER and the device’s A / V memory will be reset. Settings Every device has its own A / V memory that c...

69 A/V Setting Descriptions Analog and Digital Audio Setting A slider will display on-screen for most settings. When the slider is displayed it has a numeric value, where 63 is the maximum, 31 is the mid-point and 0 is the minimum. ◊ Bass Enhances or reduces low-pitch sound. ◊ Treble Enhances or red...

70 A/V Setting Descriptions, continued Video Settings ◊ Contrast Provides a slider to adjust the white-to-black level. Low contrast shows a variety of shades in darker images, while high contrast shows darker images more uniformly black and makes colors appear more vibrant. In most home lighting sit...

72 Display Formats Caution should be obser ved when using the Narrow format due to the stationar y gray side bars. Please see guidelines concerning stationar y images, page 54. IMPORTANT Press FORMAT on the T V remote control to cycle through the available display formats. The last used format for e...

73 ORIGINAL SIGNAL Non-anamorphic or SD 4:3 ORIGINAL SIGNAL Anamorphic DVD TV Display Standard (not recommended, distorted) Stretch not available forHD, SD 16:9 oranalog 1080i (recommended for standard broadcast) Standard (recommended) TV Display Narrow Stretch Plus not available forHD, SD 16:9 oran...

74 Press PIP/POP to activate. With each press of PIP/POP on the T V remote control (within 3 seconds of each other), PIP/POP will cycle through the following display options: • POP side-by-side pictures • 3 POP • 9 POP • PIP large • PIP small • PIP/POP: off Operation of PIP and POP PIP/POP can be tu...

75 NetCommand Compatible Traditional Devices (Analog) When Device Selection Menu is Displayed and the Device is Highlighted ( Yellow Outline) RemoteControl Button A / VReceiver VCR DVD Cable Box /DBS POWER Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) Power On/Off (toggle) GUIDE ...

76 Device Menu with Net Command ® , continued When an IEEE 1394 Device is Viewed or Played RemoteControl Button Cable/DBS A / V Disc D-VCR Amplifi er CH up/down Channel up/down Skip Forward (30 seconds)Skip Backwards (12 seconds)Page up/down (when track list is displayed) Index search forward/reverse...

77 Bypassing the V-Chip Lock After you set the lock, you need your passcode to view a V-Chip locked program, view the locked T V, cancel the lock, or enter the V-Chip Lock menus. If you forget your passcode, you can view the locked T V without entering your passcode. This is done by pressing the num...

79 Appendix B: High Definition Input Connection Compatibility These inputs are compatible with component video signals from standard DVD players and other equipment sending a standard NTSC component video signal (480i). These inputs are also compatible with newer DVD players sending 480p and are com...

80 IMPORTANT The remote control may return to its initial setting when the batteries are changed. You may need to reprogram. Appendix C:Remote Control Programming Codes A / V Receivers Cable Boxes Programming the Remote to Control Other Brands of Audio and Video Products 1. Move the slide switch at ...

81 DVD Players Satellite Receivers/DBS/DTV VCRs Appendix C: Remote Control Programming Codes, continued Cable Boxes, continued VCR Brand Code MITSUBISHI 001, 060, 067, 068, 061, 062, 002 AK AI 049, 034, 035, 036 AUDIO DYNAMIC 031 BELL&HOWELL 025, BROKSONIC 040, 046 CANON 043, 045 CITIZEN 026 CRA...

82 IMPORTANT Some manufacturers may change their products, or they may use more than one remote control system. If this is the case, your remote control may not be able to operate your VCR, DVD, cable box, satellite receiver, or A / V receiver. Appendix C: Remote Control Programming Codes, continued...

83 3 Appendix D: On Screen Information Displays When you turn on the TV, change Devices, change Channels or when you press the INFO button on the remote control the TV will display the current status. Below are the most common displays; please note that seldom or never do all of the different status...

84 A / V RECEIVER CABLE or DBS VCR DVD LEARNING SCREEN CHECKBOX NAME Function Name on T V Remote X X X X Power* Power On or Power On/Off POWER** X X X X Power (Off )* Power Off POWER** X Volume Up Volume Up VOLUME X Volume Down Volume Down VOLUME X Mute Mute MUTE X Analog to Digital* Analog/Digital ...

85 Appendix F: Cleaning and Service Cleaning Normally, light dusting with a dry, non-scratching duster will keep your T V clean. If cleaning beyond this is needed, please use the following guidelines: First, turn off the T V and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Top and Sides of the TV: •...

86 Appendix G: Diamond Shield™ Removal for Models WS-55517 and WS-65517 WARNING Sharp edges! Always wear gloves to handle, lift, remove and install the Diamond Shield and molding clips. Step 2. Diamond Shield removal For the WS-55517 and WS-65517: 1. Snap open the molding clips on the right and left...

87 Appendix G, continued: Diamond Shield™ Installation for Model WS-73517 The Diamond Shield for the WS-73517 comes in a separate package. To install: 1. Snap open the molding clips on the right and left side of the screen. The side closest to the screen opens. Unsnap the top, bottom and middle, pre...

88 Appendix H: Cabinet Separation for Models WS-65517, WS-73517 The following operations should be performed by twopeople: 1. Remove the decorative Plastic Covers (2 or 4) on each side of the cabinet and then remove the exposed screws (2 or 4)on each side. 2. Remove the Speaker Grille by pulling str...

89 1. The T V remote control does not work. • Check that the batteries are installed correctly.• Check that the select switch is set to “T V”.• Be no further than 20 feet from the T V when using the remote control.• Program the remote control to operate the T V (Appendix C). 2. The T V takes several...

90 18. T V functions do not respond to the remotecontrol or to front panel control and will notPower Off. • Use the System Reset button as explained at the end of this section. 19. Name options not available for some channels • Only memorized analog channels can be named. 20. When viewing a stopped ...

92 43. An IEEE 1394 device has been plugged in but does not appear in the Device Selection menu (not discovered). • The IEEE 1394 connection to the T V or another device is not secure or is loose.• The IEEE 1394 device is not powered on.• A device in the IEEE 1394 chain is not powered on - turn on a...

93 Demo Mode This T V has a demo mode for use in a retail store. To turn On/Off, press the following buttons in sequence: MENU, 0, QV, 0 Additional Information From time to time, Mitsubishi may offer software updates to expand the features or operation of this T V. When these updates are available t...

94 Index A A/V (Audio/Video) Disc Search 51Memory Reset 68Menu 56, 68Receiver Screens 35-37Reset 9Settings 68Setting Descriptions 69-70 Additional Information 93Advanced Convergence 58Analog Audio Settings 69 Captions 63 Antenna Menu 56, 60-61Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock 77B: High Defi nitio...

95 H HDMI™ Device Connections 11 I Icon Order 59IEEE-1394 Adding Automatically 46Connection Screen 47Devices Compatibility 48Device Connection Styles 24Device Type Screen 47Finish Screen 47Input/Output 10New Device Screen 46 Important Notes 12, 54Safeguards 4 IR Code for [Device] Screen 41IR Output-...

96 Mitsubishi Projection TV Limited Warranty MITSUBISHI PROJECTION TELEVISION LIMITED WARRANTY MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. ( “MDEA” ) warrants to the original purchaser of this television that if purchased from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/ Video Dealer, should it prove defective ...

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