Mitsubishi Electric LT-37131 User manual

LCD FLAT PANEL HDTV
MODELS
LT-37131
LT-46131
OWNER’S GUIDE
• For questions:
- Call Consumer Relations at 800-332-2119.
- E-mail us at [e-mail].
- Visit our website at www.mitsubishi-tv.com.
• For information on Demo Mode and System
Reset, please see the back cover.
• To order additional remote controls or
Owner’s Guides, call 800-553-7278.
• Guidelines for setting up and using your new
widescreen TV start on page 13.

FCC Declaration of Conformity
Product: LCD HDTV Display
Models: LT-37131, LT-46131
Responsible Party: Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.
9351 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618-1904
Telephone: [phone]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mitsubishi could cause harmful interference and would void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
CAUTION
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
may be sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accom-
panying the appliance.
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.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
C A U T I O N
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

For Your Records
Record the model number, serial number, and purchase date of your TV. The model and serial numbers are on the
back of the TV. Refer to this page when requesting assistance with this TV.
MODEL NUMBER (check one):
LT-37131
LT-46131
SERIAL NUMBER
PURCHASE DATE
Retailer Information
RETAILER NAME
LOCATION
Our Thanks...
Thank you for choosing Mitsubishi as your premier Home Entertainment provider.
This Owner’s Guide describes the features and functions of your Mitsubishi widescreen, high definition
TV. We urge you to examine this Owner’s Guide to become familiar with the innovative features and
operations this unique television offers.
The very core of our corporate philosophy is to provide our customers with the very best. Our
development team at Mitsubishi has worked to provide you with a television that defines “state-of-the-
art,” with the capability to meet your needs now and in the future.
Whether this is your first Mitsubishi electronic product, or an addition to your Mitsubishi collection, we
believe you and your family will continue to enjoy your Mitsubishi home theater for many years.
Thank you,
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.

Contents
Important Information About Your TV
General Warnings and Cautions, Notes on Installation and Operation ........................... 6
Cleaning Recommendations ............................................................ 7
Important Safeguards .................................................................. 8
Stand Removal Instructions ............................................................ 10
Chapter 1: Television Overview
Package Contents .................................................................... 12
Special Features of Your TV ............................................................ 12
Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV ................................ 13
TV Front Panel, Power Button and Indicators
Control Panel .................................................................... 15
System Reset Button ........................................................... 15
A/V Reset .................................................................... 15
Input 3 Jacks ................................................................. 15
TV Indicators ..................................................................... 16
Manual and Power Swivel .............................................................. 16
CableCARD™ Technology ............................................................. 17
Back and Side Panels ................................................................. 18
Chapter 2: TV Connections
Before You Begin
Choosing a Language for Menus ..................................................... 22
ClearThought® Easy Connect Auto Input Sensing ....................................... 22
Digital Video and Home Recording ................................................... 23
Connection Types ................................................................. 24
Cable Management ............................................................... 25
HDTV Cable Box or Satellite Receiver with Component Video ................................ 26
Standard Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, or Other Device with S-Video .......................... 26
Wall Outlet Cable (no cable box) ........................................................ 27
Antenna with a Single Lead ............................................................ 28
Antennas with Separate UHF and VHF Leads .............................................. 28
VCR to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable .................................................. 29
VCR to a Cable Box (Audio & Video) ..................................................... 30
H DMI Device (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, DVD Player, or Other Device) ............................ 31
DVI Video Device (Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, DVD Player, or Other Device) ................... 31
DVD Player with Component Video ...................................................... 32
A/V Receiver (Stereo System) .......................................................... 32
Older Cable Box ..................................................................... 33
Camcorder .......................................................................... 33
Chapter 3: TV Operation
Remote Control ...................................................................... 36
Choosing a Program Source ........................................................... 38
ChannelView™ Channel Listings ........................................................ 38
Status Display ....................................................................... 39
TV Signals and Display Formats ........................................................ 40

Split Screen ......................................................................... 42
Chapter 4: TV Menu Settings
3D Graphical Menu System .................................................... 46
Main Menu .......................................................................... 47
Setup Menu ......................................................................... 48
Input Name Menu .................................................................... 50
Icon Order Menu ..................................................................... 50
Channel Menu ....................................................................... 51
Captions Menu ...................................................................... 53
Parental Lock Menu .................................................................. 55
Setting a Pass Code ............................................................... 55
Lock TV by Time and Front-Panel Lock ............................................... 55
Rating Menus .................................................................... 55
Bypassing the Ratings Lock and Lock by Time ......................................... 57
V-Chip Signal Information
TV Ratings ....................................................................... 58
Movie Ratings .................................................................... 58
Audio/Video Menu ................................................................... 59
Audio Settings ................................................................... 60
Video Settings .................................................................... 61
Chapter 5: Operating Other Devices with the Remote Control
Functions Available for Other A/V Devices ................................................ 64
Programming the Remote Control ....................................................... 65
Programming Codes .................................................................. 66
Chapter 6: Using the TV with a Personal Computer
Setup .............................................................................. 76
Video Adjustments ................................................................... 76
Connecting a Computer to the TV ....................................................... 77
Adjusting Image Resolution ............................................................ 79
Computer Display Formats ............................................................. 80
Chapter 7: Using IEEE 1394 Devices
Overview ........................................................................... 82
Recording to IEEE 1394 Recordable Devices .............................................. 84
The TV Remote Control and IEEE 1394 Devices ............................................ 86
A/V Discs ........................................................................... 87
Switching Between Analog and Digital IEEE 1394 Outputs ................................... 88
Appendices
Appendix A: Bypassing the Parental Lock ................................................ 91
Appendix B: Specifications ............................................................ 93
Appendix C: Troubleshooting .......................................................... 95
Trademark and License Information ................................................... 102
Mitsubishi TV Software ................................................................ 103
Index ................................................................................... 105

6 Important Information About Your TV
Important Information About Your TV
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
TV WEIGHT: This TV is heavy! Exercise extreme care when lifting or moving it. Lift or move the TV with a minimum
of two adults. To prevent damage to the TV, avoid jarring or moving it while it is turned on. Always power off your TV
before moving it.
If Your TV Gets Damaged
Crystaline liquid may leak from the LCD panel and broken
glass may be scattered.
CAUTION: The crystaline liquid is toxic. Avoid contact
with your skin, eyes, or mouth.
• DO NOT touch the broken glass or crystaline liquid
with bare hands, as cuts, poisoning, and/or skin irria-
tion may occur.
• DO NOT let glass fragments or crystaline liquid get
into your eyes or mouth.
• Should either contact your eyes or mouth, rinse
the contacted area thouroughly with water and
consult your doctor.
Disposal of Your TV
The LCD panel contains a small amount of crystaline liquid
and the fluorescent tube in the panel contains mercury.
Both are toxic and should not be touched.
• DO NOT dispose of the TV with general household
waste.
• Follow your local laws and regulations for legal and
safe disposal of your TV.
• For disposal or recycling information, please contact
your local authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance at www.eiae.org.
Stand Requirement
CAUTION: The attached TV stand needs to be used or
other authorized optional mounting hardware.
For wall-mounting, the authorized hardware is:
Wall Mount Kit # PSM-2031 manufactured by Chief
Manufacturing, Inc. See page 10 for more information.
Use with other than the authorized accessories may
result in making the TV unstable which can cause
damage to the product or possible injury.
Custom cabinet installation must allow for proper air
circulation around the television.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: THIS REMINDER
IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER’S
ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820-40 OF THE NEC THAT
PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR THE PROPER GROUND-
ING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE
GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING
SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT
OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.
Operating Notes
Demo Mode
This TV has a demo mode for use in retail stores. To turn
off demo mode:
1. Press MENU .
2. When the Main menu appears with Setup highlighted,
press ENTER.
3. When the Setup menu opens, press to highlight the
on-screen Demo Mode Off button.
4. Press ENTER .

Important Information About Your TV 7
TV Software
Unauthorized Software
Do not attempt to update the software of this TV with
software or cards that are not provided by or authorized
by Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. Non-autho-
rized software may damage the TV and will not be covered
by the warranty.
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
• Gently wipe down your TV with a soft, non-abrasive
cloth such as cotton flannel or a clean cloth diaper,
lightly moistened with water. Dry with a second dry,
soft, non-abrasive cloth.
• For oily dirt, add a few drops of mild liquid detergent,
such as dishwashing detergent, to the water used to
moisten the cloth. Rinse with a second cloth moist-
ened only with water. Dry with a third dry, soft, non-
abrasive cloth.
LCD Screen Cleaning
• Only use a soft, dry cloth to clean the screen. Do
not use any liquids.
• Wipe the screen gently with an up and down motion.
• Clean the entire screen evenly, not just sections of the
screen.
General Cleaning Warnings
• DO NOT use any liquid to clean the screen. Only
use a dry, soft cloth.
For cleaning TV sufaces other than the screen:
• DO NOT allow liquid to enter the TV through the venti-
lation slots or any crevice.
• DO NOT use any strong or abrasive cleaners, as these
can scratch the surfaces.
• DO NOT use any cleaners containing ammonia,
bleach, alcohol, benzene, or thinner, as these can dull
the surfaces.
• DO NOT spray liquids or cleaners directly on the TV’s
surfaces.
• DO NOT scrub or rub the TV harshly. Wipe all sur-
faces gently.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT apply any type of liquid
to the surface of the TV screen.

8 Important Information About Your TV
Important Safeguards
Please read the following safeguards for your TV and retain for future reference. Always follow all warnings and instruc-
tions marked on the television.
1. Read, Retain and Follow All Instructions
Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the TV. Retain the safety and operating instructions
for future reference. Follow all operating and use instructions.
2. Heed Warnings
Adhere to all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions.
3. Cleaning
Unplug the TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid, abrasive or aerosol cleaners. Cleaners
can permanently damage the cabinet and screen. Use a lightly dampened cloth for cleaning.
4. Attachments and Equipment
Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer as such additions may
result in the risk of fire, electric shock or other personal injury.
5. Water and Moisture
Do not use the TV where contact with or immersion in water is possible. Do not use near bath tubs, wash
bowls, kitchen sinks, laundry tubs, swimming pools, etc.
6. Accessories
Do not place the TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, or table. The TV may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the TV. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the
TV. Any mounting of the TV should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should
use mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
7. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the TV and to
protect it from overheating. Do not block these openings or allow them to be obstructed by placing the TV on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Nor should it be placed over a radiator or heat register. If the TV is to
be placed in a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions have been adhered to.
8. Power Source
This TV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
9. Grounding or Polarization
This TV is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
10. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the TV.
11. Lightning
For added protection for this TV during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the TV due to lightning and power-line surges.

Important Information About Your TV 9
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 should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be
fatal.
13. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
14. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this TV through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on or into the TV.
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure
the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some pro-
tection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-2002,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-
charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
16. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this TV yourself as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel.
17. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following condi-
tions:
(a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the TV.
(c) If the TV has been exposed to rain or water.
(d) If the TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV to its normal operation.
(e) If the TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
(f) When the TV exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
18. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock or other hazards.
19. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repair to the TV, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the TV is in safe operating condition.
20. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other prod-
ucts (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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(NE C A R T I C L E 810 -20 )
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G R O UND C L AMP S
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10 Important Information About Your TV
Stand Removal Instructions
1. Before starting to remove the stand, make
sure to disconnect the AC power cord from
the 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 protective sheet will
help prevent the display from being damaged.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the screen,
make sure there are no foriegn objects
under or on top of the protective sheet.
3. With two people firmly grasping the left and
right sides of the TV , gently place the TV face
down on the protective sheet with the display
stand hanging over the edge of the table.
See the illustration to the right.
4. LT-37131 model: Disconnect the Power
Swivel Cable from the TV only.
LT-46131 model: Skip Step 4. This model
does not include the Power Swivel feature.
Both TV models can be swiveled manually
thirty degrees left and right.
5. Use a Philips screwdriver to remove the four
(4) stand screws. See the illustration to the
right.
6. While one person holds on to the TV with
both hands, the other person grasps the
plastic portion of the stand (see illustration
to the right) and removes the stand by pulling
it away from the TV in the direction of the
large arrow shown in both illustrations.
Place the stand and screws in a safe place
for future use.
7. The TV is now ready for mounting. Refer to
the instructions provided with the Wall Mount
Kit (purchased separately).
Wall Mount Kit
To order a Wall Mount Kit (Part # PSM-2031) :
Please call the Mitsubishi Parts Department at
[phone], or call Chief Manufacturing, Inc.
at [phone].
Note: Complete wall-mounting instructions
are included with the wall mount kit.
CAUTION
• A minimum of TWO PEOPLE are needed to safely remove the stand.
• One person needs to hold the TV, while the other person removes the stand.
• Failure to follow these recommendations may result in personal injury as well as damage to the product.
Before attaching the wall mount kit to the TV, b e sure
to
connect all necessary cables to jacks on the
back of the TV. After wall-mounting, these jacks
will not be accessible.
If you plan to connect a PC to the TV, before wall-
mounting be sure to connect a DVI cable (or a
DVI/VGA
adapter cable ) to the PC-DVI video input
on the back of the
TV . For PC audio, connect an
RCA cable to the PC-DVI right/left audio inputs.
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1
Television Overview
Package Contents .................................. 12
Special Features of Your TV ............................ 12
Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV . . . 13
TV Front Panel, Power Button and Indicators
Control Panel ..................................... 15
TV Indicators ..................................... 16
Manual and Power Swivel ............................. 16
CableCARD™ Technology ............................. 17
Back and Side Panels ................................ 18

12 Chapter 1. Television Overview
Package Contents
Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure
that you have received everything.
1. Remote Control
2. Two AA Batteries
AA
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3. Cable Tie (see Cable Mangament, in
Chapter 2)
4. Product registration card (not pictured)
5. Owner’s Guide (not pictured)
6. Quick Reference Guide (not pictured)
Special Features of Your TV
Your new high-definition widescreen 1080p LCD television has many special features that make it the perfect center of
your home entertainment system, including:
16:9 Widescreen Picture Format
Enjoy a full theatrical experience in the comfort of your home. View pictures as film directors intended them. Digital TV
broadcasts, DVDs and newer video game consoles support this widescreen format.
Integrated HDTV Tuner
Your widescreen Mitsubishi HDTV has an internal HDTV tuner able to receive both over-the-air HDTV broadcasts (received
via an antenna) and non-scrambled digital cable broadcasts, including non-scrambled HDTV cable programming.
High-Definition Video Inputs
Two Component Video Inputs, also called Y/Pb/Pr inputs. These inputs receive standard analog video formats
of 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i high-definition signals. This provides a high level of flexibility when connecting DVD
players/recorders, cable boxes, and satellite receivers.
Two HDMI Inputs that accept digital 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080 and 1080p video signals plus PCM digital stereo
signals. Used with an adapter, these inputs also accept compatible DVI video signals. HDMI inputs provide addi-
tional high-performance, high-definition connections for maximum flexibility in your choice of home theater prod-
ucts. The HDMI inputs are HDCP copy-protection compatible.
Two IEEE 1394 Digital Interfaces that receive and send compressed digital signals, including high-definition
signals, along with digital audio and control signals between devices such as the TV, digital cable boxes, and
D-VHS digital video recorders.
ClearThought® Easy Connect Auto Input Sensing
ClearThought® automatically recognizes when you plug in an input and prompts you to assign a name to it. The TV
ignores any unused inputs, so the result is an uncluttered Input Selection menu where you can easily find and select
connected devices by name.
Full Specturm Color™
(LT-46131 Model only)
Mitsubishi’s Full Spectrum Color™ results in 25% more color than standard LCD. Reds and yellows become more
vivid and there are more available shades of Green, Cyan and Blue. The result is a more vivid and more realistic image.
Manual and Power Swivel
Both TV models (LT-37131 and LT-46131) allow you to swivel the TV manually up to 30 degrees from left to right. In
addtion, the LT-37131 model has the Power Swivel feature, which automatically swivels the TV left or right when you
press or on the remote control. Note: Power Swivel is not available while the TV is i n Split Screen mode.
PC Connectivity
The display has a PC (DVI ) video connector that supports VGA, SVGA, XGA, or SXGA signals. Please see Appendix B
for signal compatibility. Stereo audio inputs are also provided.

Chapter 1. Television Overview 13
Guidelines for Setting Up and Using
Your New Widescreen TV
Getting Started
1. Read the section entitled “Important Information
About Your TV” starting on page 5.
2. Choose a location for your TV.
• Allow at least four inches of space on all sides of
the TV help prevent overheating.
• Avoid locations where light may reflect off the
screen.
• See the stand requirements under “Important
Information About Your TV.”
3. Install the batteries in the remote control. See
chapter 3, “TV Operation,” for information on use
and care of the remote control.
4. Plug your TV into a power outlet. The POWER indicator
on the front of the TV will start blinking rapidly. After
the POWER indicator stops blinking, press the POWER key
to power on the TV.
5. When the Welcome screen appears the first time you
power on the TV, select a language for TV menus.
You can later change the language through the Setup
menu.
6. Some TVs are shipped from the factory with demo
mode active for use in retail stores. If demo mode is
active when you first turn on the TV:
a. Press MENU .
b. When the Main menu appears with Setup high-
lighted, press ENTER.
c. When the Setup menu opens, press to highlight
the on-screen Demo Mode Off button.
d. Press ENTER .
7. Connect your other A/V devices to the TV and assign
device names to the TV inputs when prompted. See
chapter 2, “TV Connections,” for connection dia-
grams. You can reassign device names later if needed.
See “Input Name Menu” in chapter 4, “TV Menu
Settings.”
8. Memorize channels if you plan to watch over-the-air
channels or programming over direct cable. Channel
memorization may take up to 15 minutes to complete.
See “Setup Menu” in chapter 4, “TV Menu Settings.”
9. You can now start watching TV or you can perform
additional setup and customization through the TV
menus.
Additional TV Setup
1. To program the remote control to operate your other
A/V devices, see chapter 5, “Operating Other
Devices with the Remote Control.”
2. Review chapter 4, “TV Menu Settings,” to custom-
ize TV operation. Press the MENU key to enter the menu
system. Some examples of settings you may wish to
change include:
• Energy Mode. For faster power-on, keep the
Energy Mode set to Fast Power On. For lower
power consumption while the TV is off, use the
Low Power setting. See “Setup Menu.”
• Input Name. Change the device names that
appear in the Input Selection menu. See “Input
Name Menu.”
• Icon Order. Rearrange the device icons in the
Input Selection menu to put frequently used icons
near the front. See “Icon Order Menu.”
• FAV. Create lists of your favorite channels so you
can find them quickly. See “Channel Menu.”
• Clock. If you wish to schedule future recordings
or use the Timer feature to have the TV come on
automatically, you must first set the TV clock to
the correct time. See “Setup Menu.”
• Parental Lock. You can restrict TV viewing by
program rating or by time of day. You can also
disable the front-panel buttons—useful if you have
small children. See “Parental Lock Menu.”
• Video Settings. Change the video adjustments
to get the best picture for your viewing conditions.
See “Audio/Video Menu.”
Digital Cable Ready (CableCARD™)
Your widescreen Mitsubishi HDTV is “Plug-and-Play” digital cable ready. It can descramble a cable provider’s one-way
digital signals with the use of a CableCARD security module. The CableCARD is used in place of a traditional cable box
to access digital cable programming (including high definition). Contact your local cable provider for availability infor-
mation and service details.

14 Chapter 1. Television Overview
You may wish to change the Picture Mode from the
default Brilliant to either Bright or Natural, which
are suitable for most home viewing environments.
3. If you have IEEE 1394 A/V devices, see chapter 7,
“Using IEEE 1394 Devices,” for details on operating
such devices and using the TV to control recording.
TV Operation
Review chapter 3, “TV Operation,” for TV features
including:
• Input Selection (viewing source). Select a con-
nected program source to watch, such as a VCR,
DVD player, or antenna. Press INPUT on the remote
control to select from icons for the TV inputs. See
“Input Selection Menu.”
• Channel Listings. Press GUIDE to view
ChannelView™ channel listings. See
“ChannelView™ Channel Guide.”
Guidelines for Setting Up and Using
Your New Widescreen TV, continued
TV Tips
Turning the TV On or Off
To turn the TV on or off, point the remote control at the
front of the TV and press the POWER button. Alternatively,
press the POWER button on the front panel of the TV.
Controlling Sound Volume
Press VOL / to adjust the sound level.
Changing Channels
To change channels:
• Enter the channel number using the number keys on
the remote control and press ENTER . For a two-part
digital channel, such as 3-1, press 3 —/CANCEL 1 to
enter a dash (separator).
• Press
CH / to change channels one channel at
a time.
• Press and hold CH / to move quickly through
channels.
• Press QV (QuickView) to switch back to the previ-
ously tuned channel.
• Use the FAV (Favorites) feature to set up lists of
favorite channels and tune to them with the FAV key.
See “Channel Menu” in chapter 4.
NOTE: Memorize channels to make finding channels
easier. See “Setup Menu” in chapter 4, “TV
Menu Settings.”
• Picture Formats. Press FORMAT to cycle through
the available picture sizes and shapes to find the
one best suited to the program you’re watching.
See “TV Signals and Display Formats.”
• SPLIT. Press SPLIT to view two programs at the
same time. See “Split Screen Mode.”
Assistance
If you need assistance with this TV:
• For troubleshooting, service, and product support,
see Appendix D.
• For warranty information, see the TV warranty in
the back of this book.

Chapter 1. Television Overview 15
TV Front Panel, Power Button and
Indicators
Input 3 A/V Jacks
INPUT 3 provides an easily accessible set of standard
audio/video jacks. These jacks allow for convenient con-
nection of a camcorder or other audio/video device. Note
that if you connect to the S-VIDEO jack, the VIDEO
jack is deactivated.
Front Control Panel
To access the front control panel, gently press on the
panel door located below the Mitsubishi logo on the
front of the TV. The shaded buttons on the front control
panel and the power button duplicate keys on the remote
control.
See “Remote Control Overview” in chapter 3, “TV Opera-
tion,” for further details on the functions of these buttons.
These numbered items refer to the illustation on the right:
1
Front Control Panel buttons (except for SYSTEM
RESET) duplicate keys on the remote control.
2
The POWER button duplicates the POWER key on the
remote control. It is located underneath the front of
the TV below the “POWER” label.
3
POWER/TIMER indicator (lit during normal operation;
flashing when auto-on TV Timer is set)
4
STATUS indicator (off during normal TV operation)
5
SYSTEM RESET (see description on this page)
6
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
7
INPUT 3 JACKS
System Reset Button
If the TV does not respond to the remote control, front
panel controls, or will not power on/off, press the
SYSTEM RESET button on the front panel with a pointed object,
such as the point of a pencil or end tip of a paperclip.
The green LED will flash quickly for about one minute.
When the green LED stops flashing, you may turn on the
TV. The changes you made most recently, before using
SYSTEM RESET , may be lost. Changes you made previously,
however, are not lost.
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 front panel at the same time.
• To reset the defaults for individual devices, use the
A/V Memory Reset selection on the Audio/Video
menu.
Front Control Panel
5
7
34
6
1
POWER
button
2
Front Control Panel
Cover
Lift the cover
to access the front control
panel buttons and INPUT 3 A/V jacks.

16 Chapter 1. Television Overview
TV Indicators
POWER/TIMER Indicator
LED Color TV Condition Additional Information
None TV is powered off. Normal operation.
Blue TV is powered on. Normal operation.
Blue 1. TV just plugged into AC outlet.
Wait until blinking stops before turning on (approximately 1
minute). Normal operation.
2. AC just restored after power
failure.
3. TV Rebooting after System
Reset used.
4. TV Rebooting after power
fluctuation or receiving abnor-
mal digital signals from digital
channel, CableCARD™, or
digital device.
5. You have begun the procedure
to update software from an
authorized flash memory device.
For detailed information, see the instructions that accompany the
authorized software update. Important: Do not use unauthorized
software at any time.
Blue TV powered off and auto-on timer
is set.
Normal operation. TV can be turned on at any time.
STATUS Indicator
LED Color TV Condition Additional Information
None Normal TV on or standby condition. Normal operation.
Red
TV may require service. Turn off the TV and unplug the set from the AC power source.
Wait one minute and then plug the set back in.
If the LED is still on, contact your dealer or a Mitsubishi Authorized
Service Center. See www.mitsubishi-tv.com or call 1-800-332-2119
to receive Authorized Service Center information.
Off Steady On Slow Blinking Fast Blinking

Chapter 1. Television Overview 17
CableCARD™ Technology
CableCARD is a nationwide system standard that allows
your local cable TV provider to supply you with an access
card customized to your account. This card 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. When you move to a
new cable provider’s area, return the CableCARD to the
original cable provider and get a new card from your new
provider.
Please note that CableCARD is a relatively new technology
and your local cable provider may not currently be offer-
ing this service. As time passes, this system will become
broadly supported by most cable providers.
The CableCARD system is unidirectional, meaning your
cable provider can send updates to the TV, but the TV
cannot send signals back. As a result, certain advanced
and interactive digital cable services, such as requests for
video-on-demand and pay-per-view programs, a cable
operator’s enhanced program guide, and data-enhanced
television services may require use of a set-top box
instead. For more information, call your local cable opera-
tor.
Digital cable channels authorized by the CableCARD are
available on the Firewire® IEEE 1394 network and can be
shared by other products on the network. You may be
unable to record or copy some digital programs, however,
because of copy restrictions set by the content or copy-
right owners.
Using a CableCARD™
Power on the TV and insert the CableCARD into the
CableCARD slot with the top of the card oriented as indi-
cated by CARD TOP . When the initial screen dis-
plays, write down the information that appears and have it
ready when calling your cable provider.
In order to start cable
service for this device, please contact
your cable provider
1-800-xxx-xxxx
CableCARD(tm): xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx-x
Host: xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx-x
Data: xxx-xxx-xxx-xx
UnitAddress: xx-xxxxx-xxxxx-xxx
Press EXIT to exit.
Sample CableCARD initial screen. Record the information
before contacting your cable provider.
To review the information later, press MENU and when the
Main menu appears, press 9 9 9 to re-display the screen.
Note: CableCARD™ requires the TV’s Fast Power On
setting. If you insert a CableCARD™, the TV will
automatically override a Low Power setting and
change to the Fast Power On setting. IMPORTANT
To use a CableCARD, connect the primary
incoming cable to ANT 1/MAIN on the TV.
CableCARD™ Menu
Press ENTER to select an application. Press EXIT key to exit.
CableCARD menu
Network Setup
CableCARD(tm) Status
CableCARD(tm) Pairing
Conditional Access
Sample CableCARD menu
To display the CableCARD menu with links to applications
from your cable provider:
1. While watching CableCARD, press INPUT to open the
Input Selection menu.
2. With the CableCARD icon highlighted, press MENU to
open the CableCARD menu.
3. Press to highlight a link (blue text), then press
ENTER to access the linked page.
4. To redisplay the CableCARD menu, repeat steps 1 and
2.
5. Press EXIT to return to TV viewing.
If there are technical problems with the CableCARD, an
error screen automatically displays with information that
may be needed by your cable provider when you call them
for assistance.
Moving Through Other CableCARD Screens
In addition to CableCARD menus, other CableCARD
application screens may display and require you to make
additional selections. When using these screens on your
Mitsubishi television:
• Blue text denotes a link to another screen. Press ENTER
to move to the next application. Screens without blue
text contain no links.
• You cannot move backward through the links. To exit
the CableCARD system, press EXIT . The CANCEL key may
not work with some CableCARD screens.
All information on these application screens is provided by
your local cable company. Contact your cable provider if
you have any problems with the application screen displays.
IMPORTANT
Most CableCARD screens show only status or
diagnostic information and do not allow you
to make changes. These screens are mean-
ingful only to your local cable provider.

18 Chapter 1. Television Overview
Back and Side Panels
2. INPUT 1 and 2 Inputs
(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 device to the TV.
INPUT 3 is a third set
of jacks located in the front of the TV for convenience.
Please note that if S-VIDEO and VIDEO are both avail-
able, you must choose to connect only one.
3. COMPONENT 1 and 2 Inputs
(Audio and Video)
Y Pb Pr (480i/480p/720p/1080i)
Use these jacks to connect devices with component video
outputs, such as DVD players, external HDTV receivers, or
compatible video game systems. Please see Appendix B
for signal compatibility.
Back Panel 1
Back Panel 2
Side
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 .
ANT 1/MAIN and ANT 2/AUX can each receive both
digital and analog over-the-air channels from a VHF/UHF
antenna or non-scrambled digital/analog cable source.
ANT 1/MAIN and CableCARD™
Use
ANT 1/MAIN to receive premium subscription
cable TV service authorized by the CableCARD™ access
card. The CableCARD access card is provided by your
local cable company. ANT 2/AUX can continue to
receive over-the-air or non-scrambled cable signals when
ANT 1 is used for CableCARD™ service.

Chapter 1. Television Overview 19
4. AVR OUT
(Audio only)
AVR OUT (AUDIO/ViDEO RECEIVER OUT) L/R jacks
send analog audio of the program currently shown on
the screen to an A/V surround sound receiver or stereo
system. Digital audio from digital channels, FireWire®
(DTVLink/IEEE 1394) devices and HDMI devices is con-
verted to analog audio by the TV. If using an analog A/V
receiver or stereo system, this is the only audio connec-
tion needed between it and the TV.
5. MONITOR OUTPUT
Use these composite video and left/right audio jacks
to send analog video and audio signals to an external
recording device such as a VCR. The signals from these
jacks are from the program currently being viewed on the
TV screen. To make recordings from this output, the
TV must be in normal full-screen mode rather than in
Split-Screen mode.
• From this output you can record audio and video
signals from ANT 1 , ANT 2 , INPUT 1-3 , and
IEEE 1394 devices.
• Digital signals from ANT 1 , ANT 2 , and IEEE
1394 devices are converted to analog video and
audio signals.
• Some signals cannot be recorded because of
copy-protection flags in the content.
• Video signals from devices connected to COM-
PONENT 1 & 2 , HDMI 1 & 2 or PC DVI are
not available from these MONITOR OUTPUT
jacks.
6. HDMI/DVI AUDIO
Audio for HDMI 1 & 2: Use these analog audio inputs
when connecting DVI devices to the TV’s HDMI jacks.
Unlike HDMI, DVI does not carry audio information on the
same cable. For analog audio from a personal com-
puter, use the PC-DVI AUDIO jacks instead.
Back and Side Panels, continued
Back Panel 1
Back Panel 2
ANT 1/MAIN
(Located next to DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT jack)
9
8
1
10
4
7
23
6 5
ANT 2/AUX

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Back and Side Panels, continued
7. PC-DVI AUDIO
Use the PC-DVI AUDIO jacks in conjunction with the
PC-DVI video input from a personal computer. These
jacks allow you to send left and right analog audio from
your computer to the TV.
8. PC-DVI
PC-DVI is a DVI-I input compatible with both DVI-A
(analog) and DVI-D (digital) inputs. Connect your personal
computer’s HDMI, DVI, or VGA video output to this jack. An
adapter or converter cable may be required. Please see
Appendix B for signal compatibility. To hear audio from
the computer, connect analog audio cables from the com-
puter to the PC-DVI AUDIO jacks.
The PC-DVI input is not intended for standard video from
cable boxes, satellite receivers, or DVD players.
9. HDMI™ 1 and 2
The HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports
uncompressed standard and high-definition digital video
formats and PCM digital audio format. For PC video, use
the PC-DVI input instead.
Do not connect a computer to either TV HDMI jack.
Use these inputs to connect to EIA/CEA-861 compliant
devices such as a high-definition receiver or DVD player.
These inputs support 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p
video formats.
These inputs can also accept DVI video inputs. To connect
a DVI input, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter or cable plus
analog audio cables. Connect the analog audio cables to
the HDMI/DVI AUDIO inputs on the TV to receive left
and right stereo audio from your DVI device.
These inputs are HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital
Copy Protection) compliant.
These inputs are certified for proper
interoperability with other products certified by
Simplay™.
10. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
This output sends Dolby Digital or PCM digital audio
to your digital A/V surround sound receiver. Analog
audio from analog channels and devices is con-
verted by the TV to PCM digital audio. If you have
a digital A/V receiver, in most cases this is the only
audio connection needed between the TV and your
A/V receiver.
11. DTVLINK™/IEEE 1394
These jacks allow the TV to connect to external
IEEE 1394 digital products by means of a single
cable. See chapter 7, “Using IEEE 1394 Devices”
for detailed information regarding IEEE 1394 con-
nections and recording.
12. CableCARD™ Slot
The CableCARD access card from your cable TV
service provider is inserted into this slot. When
inserting, ensure that the top of the card faces in the
direction indicated by CARD TOP .
If your cable company is not currently offering
CableCARD access cards, use the cable box pro-
vided and authorized by your local cable company to
view scrambled channels.
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Side Panel
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