Mitsubishi WS-65315A User manual

POWER
PAUSE
REC
FF/FWDREW/REV PLAY
STOP
3
6
9
QV
VOLUME
1
7
SQV
4
INPUT
SLEEP
VIDEO
AUDIO
MUTE
2
5
8
0
CHANNEL
TV AUDIO
CABLE/DBS DVD
VCR
INFO
GUIDE
CANCEL MENU
V-CHIP
FORMAT
EXCH
ENTER
ADJUST
PIP CH
PIPINPUT
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HOME
Owner’s Guide
Owner’s Guide
Projection Television Models
WT-42315, WS-48315, WS-55315,
WS-65315 and WS-65315A
visit our website at
www.mitsubishi-tv.com

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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 “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 presence
of important operating and maintenance (service) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
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 void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
This TV is very heavy! Exercise extreme care when moving TV as foreign material may become
embedded in the castor wheels which could damage wood or other delicate flooring.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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 GROUNDING 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.
CAUTION
Warning: To avoid permanently imprinting a fixed image onto your TV screen, please 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 DVDs or other video sources,
side bars when showing standard TV pictures on widescreen TV’s, stock market reports, video
game patterns, black or bright Closed Caption backgrounds, station logos, web sites or stationary
computer images. Such patterns can unevenly age the picture tubes causing permanent damage to
the TV. Please see page 6, 12 or 30 for a detailed explanation.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must use a shielded video interface
cable with bonded ferrite cores at both ends, when using the MonitorLink/DVI input.

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Contents
Important Notes ........................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1 Television Overview
Thank you ..................................................................................................................... 8
Unpacking your New TV............................................................................................... 9
Special Features........................................................................................................... 9
Front Control Panel ..................................................................................................... 10
Back Panel Input/Output............................................................................................. 11
Important Notes .......................................................................................................... 12
Chapter 2 Connections
Connecting an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable.............................................................. 14
Connecting an Antenna to a Cable Box or VCR.......................................................... 15
Connecting an Antenna to a Cable Box and VCR....................................................... 16
Connecting Audio/Video to the Cable Box or VCR..................................................... 16
Connecting an Audio Receiver.................................................................................... 17
Connecting a DVD Player or Other S-Video Device .................................................... 18
Connecting a DTV Receiver ........................................................................................ 19
Connecting MonitorLink™/DVI.................................................................................... 21
How Connections Affect the PIP and POP ................................................................. 22
Chapter 3 Remote Control Functions
Overview of the TV Layer Buttons............................................................................... 24
Care and Operation ..................................................................................................... 25
Channel Selection ....................................................................................................... 26
Sleep Timer ................................................................................................................ 26
Use With Other A/V Products ..................................................................................... 27
Special Functions ........................................................................................................ 29
Operation of PIP and POP........................................................................................... 29
Important Notes .......................................................................................................... 30
Chapter 4 Menu Screen Operations
The ViewPoint® Menu System.................................................................................... 32
MAIN Menu ................................................................................................................ 33
SETUP Menu ............................................................................................................... 35
CAPTIONS Menu......................................................................................................... 40
CHANNEL EDIT Menu ................................................................................................. 42
V-CHIP LOCK Menu .................................................................................................... 45
ADVANCED FEATURES Menu .................................................................................... 50
AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu ................................................................................. 55
Chapter 5 PIP/POP Operations
Operation of PIP and POP........................................................................................... 60
Available On-Screen Format Sizes ............................................................................ 61
Appendix A: Bypassing the V-Chip Lock .................................................................... 63
Appendix B: HD Input Connection Compatibility........................................................ 65
Appendix C: Remote Control Programming Codes.................................................... 66
Appendix D: Cleaning and Service ............................................................................. 68
Appendix E: Diamond Shield™ Installation and Removal .......................................... 69
Index............................................................................................................................ 72
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................... 74
Warranty ...................................................................................................................... 75
Contents

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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 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
instructions 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
periods 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.
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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
protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
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
discharge 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 personnel.
17. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
(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
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
Important Safeguards

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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 frequently used picture
types should fill the screen with constantly moving
images rather than stationary images or patterns.
Displaying the same stationary patterns over
extended periods of time or displaying the same
stationary pattern frequently can leave subtle but
permanent ghost images. To avoid this, mix your
viewing pattern and reduce the initial contrast level.
Do not show the same stationary image for more
than 15% of your total TV viewing in any given week.
Display constantly moving and changing images
that fill the screen whenever possible.
This projection TV uses picture tubes to project the
image to the screen. All picture tubes age with use.
As they age, their light output is gradually reduced.
Normal TV pictures fill the screen with constantly
changing images. Under these conditions, picture
tubes age at an even rate across the entire screen.
This maintains a TV picture that is evenly bright over
the whole screen. Stationary images or images that
only partially fill the screen (leaving black or colored
bars to fill the screen), when used over extended
periods of time or when viewed repeatedly, can
cause uneven aging of the phosphors and leave
subtle ghosts from the stationary images in the
picture.
Still or stationary images may be received from
broadcasters, cable channels, satellite channels,
DVD discs, video tapes, laser discs, on-line
services, web/Internet searching devices, video
games, digital TV tuner/converter boxes and
karaoke machines.
Examples of these types of images can be, but are
not limited to the following:
Letterbox top/bottom black bars:
Shown at the top and bottom of the TV screen
when you watch a widescreen (16:9) movie on
a standard (4:3) TV.
Side bar images
Solid bars shown on each side of an image
when watching a standard (4:3) program on a
widescreen (16:9) TV.
News and stock-market report bars
Ticker running at the bottom of the TV screen.
Shopping channel logos & pricing displays
Bright graphics that are shown constantly or
repeatedly in the same location.
Video game patterns and scoreboards
Bright station logos
Moving or low-contrast graphics are less likely
to cause uneven aging of the picture tubes.
Online (Internet) websites
Or any other stationary or repetitive computer
style images, including digital photos or
computer applications/programs.
Closed Captioning
Mitsubishi recommends using a gray
background rather than a black or a bright
color if you frequently use closed captioning.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Important Notes

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Chapter . . . 1
Television Overview
Thank you .................................................................................... 8
Unpacking your New TV............................................................. 9
Special Features ......................................................................... 9
Front Control Panel................................................................... 10
Back Panel Input/Output ......................................................... 11
Important Notes ........................................................................ 12

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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 founded on the core beliefs and philosophies that
drive us to deliver products that implement the latest in advanced television technology.
While some televisions are destined for obsolescence in the near future, MDEA’s televisions
are all HD-upgradeable. This cornerstone of your home entertainment system will continue
to provide unparalleled enjoyment for years to come!
Whether this is your first Mitsubishi consumer electronics product or another addition to
your growing Mitsubishi system, we hope that this television will bring you many hours of
enjoyment.
OUR PROMISE
We will engineer and manufacture the upgrades necessary so the HD-upgradeable television you
purchased today can be made compatible with near-future advances in digital television and digital
interconnectivity. Specifically, we promise that you will be able to have your television upgraded, at a
reasonable cost, to include an off-air HDTV tuner, a cable TV tuner (for unscrambled programming), an
IEEE 1394 (FireWire®) connection, HAVi system control, and 5C copy protection.
Thank You for Your Purchase
Thank You for Your Purchase

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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 you exciting options for viewing
favorite programs.
See pages 22, 29 and 62 for more information.
HD Upgradeable
With the use of an optional HDTV receiver
(Mitsubishi HD-5000 or similar model), your
Mitsubishi bigscreen can display high definition
pictures.
See page 21 for connection information.
Multibrand Remote Control
Your Mitsubishi remote control can be
programmed to control many other audio/
video components.
See pages 27-28 for more information.
V-Chip Technology
Mitsubishi understands you may want to shield
certain viewers from specific program content.
Your Mitsubishi bigscreen will allow you to
restrict programming by general contents,
specific contents, or even by time.
See pages 45-49 for more information.
16:9 Widescreen TV
Enjoy a full theatrical experience in the comfort
of your home. View pictures as film directors
intended them. DTV, DVD and newer video
game consoles support the widescreen format
and are well-suited for your new TV.
See pages 60-61 for more information.
Unpacking Your New TV
Please take a moment to review the following list of
items to ensure that you have received everything
including:
Remote Control
POWER
INFO
PAUSE
REC
FF/FWDREW/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
PIPINPUT
PIP/POP
HOME
TV AUDIO
CABLE/DBS/DTV DVD
VCR
2 AAA Batteries
Product Registration Card
�� �
�� �
Quick Reference Card (not pictured)
Unpacking Your New TV /Special Features

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VOL CH
ENTER
MENU
A/V RESET
INPUT
ADJUST ADJUST CANCELMENU
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 24, for an explanation of their
usage.
The ADJUST, ENTER, MENU, and CANCEL buttons may be used to access or navigate through the screen menus
Timer
During normal operation, the timer light glows green
when the TV is on. It does not glow when the TV is
off. When the timer is used to turn the TV on at a
specific time, the green timer light blinks while the
TV is off. See Timer Menu, page 51 for timer setup
instructions.
TIMER
A/V Reset
Press this button to reset all A/V memory inputs
to the factory default settings. See Audio/Video
Settings Menu, page 55 for instructions.
A/V RESET
CANCEL
Input-3
This input can be used for convenient connection of
a camcorder or other video device to the TV. You
may connect to the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal but
not to both.
S-VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO-R
Format
Press this button to change the size and shape of
the main TV picture.
ENTER
FORMAT
Front Control Panel

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A N T - A A N T - B
L O O P
OUT
WS-48315, WS-55315, WS-65315, WS-65315A
Back Panel
COMPO N E NT
4 80 i / 4 80 P/ 1080i
2
1
Y
P r
Pb
AUDIO -
RIG HT
L E F T /
(MONO)
AUDIO -
Y
G
Pb
B
P r
R
V
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DTV( Y PbPr/ GBRH V )
48 0 i / 48 0P /10 80 i
I N P U T
2
1
AU DIO-
R I GH T
AU DIO-
LE FT /
(MONO)
V I D E O
S-VIDEO
MONITOR
OUT
SERVICE WARNING
MONITORLINKTM/DVI
AUDIO-
LEFT/
(MONO)
AUDIO-
RIGHT
CAUTION: TO MEASURE SECOND ANODE VOLTAGE USE A HIGH VOLTAGE METER
CONNECTED FROM ANODE LEAD TO CHASSIS ONLY. DISCHARGE HIGH VOLTAGE TO CHASSIS
ONLY, NOT TO EXTERNAL GROUND.
WARNING: HANDLE WITH CARE HIGH VACUUM PICTURE TUBE IS DANGEROUS TO
HANDLE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. REPLACE WITH A TUBE
OF THE SAME TYPE NUMBER FOR CONTINUED SAFETY.
X-RAY PRECAUTION: THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES CRITICAL MECHANICAL AND
ELECTRICAL PARTS WHICH ARE ESSENTIAL FOR X-RADIATION SAFETY. FOR CONTINUED
SAFETY REPLACE CRITICAL COMPONENTS INDICATED IN THE SERVICE MANUAL ONLY WITH
EXACT REPLACEMENT PARTS GIVEN IN THE PARTS LIST. REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR
OPERATING HIGH VOLTAGE AT MINIMUM BRIGHTNESS, MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES AND
PROPER SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS.
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MONITORLINKTM
CONTROL RS-232C
1. ANT-A, LOOP OUT and ANT-B
ANT-A and ANT-B receive signals from VHF/UHF
antennas or a cable system. LOOP OUT sends the
ANT-A signal out to another device, such as a cable
box or VCR.
Note: LOOP OUT is disabled when Energy Mode
is set to Low and the TV power is set to Off.
2. Monitor Out
The Monitor Output sends the TV audio and video
signals (excluding component video, DTV video and
MonitorLink) to an A/V receiver or other equipment.
3. Inputs 1-2
These inputs can be used for the connection of a
VCR, Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR, laser disc player, or
other A/V device to the TV. With each input, you
may connect to the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal but
not to both.
4. Component Inputs 1-2
(Component only for WT-42315)
These inputs can be used for the connection of A/V
equipment with component video outputs, such as a
DVD player, DTV receiver or compatible Video Game
System. Please see Appendix B, page 65, for signal
compatibility.
Back Panel Input/Output for WS-48315, WS-55315, WS-65315
&WS-65315A
Side Panel Input/Output for WT-42315
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5. DTV Input
This input is used to connect a DTV receiver
or cable box and can be configured for HDTV
component (YPbPr), or RGB plus H&V. Please see
Appendix B, page 65, for signal compatibility.
6. MonitorLink™/DVI
This is a Mitsubishi-exclusive proprietary digital
interface for the display of high quality digital
video signals from Mitsubishi products such as the
HD-5000 HDTV Receiver/Controller. All video
signals, both analog and digital are sent digitally
to your Mitsubushi TV. Can also be used as a DVI
(HDCP) input for other compatible sources.
Note: The DVI-HDTV input terminal is compliant
with the EIA-861 standard. It is not intended
for use with personal computers or devices
outputting video signals with computer
resolution.
7. MonitorLink™ Control/RS-232C
A digital control interface that works in parallel
with MonitorLink. While MonitorLink provides the
digital video signal, MonitorLink Control provides
enhanced functioning such as automatic power
ON/OFF and input selection. Can also be used with
other compatible RS-232C external control devices.
Please visit www.mitsubishi-tv.com for more details.
Back/Side Panel Input/Output

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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 frequently used picture
types should fill the screen with constantly moving
images rather than stationary images or patterns.
Displaying the same stationary patterns over
extended periods of time or displaying the same
stationary pattern frequently can leave subtle but
permanent ghost images. To avoid this, mix your
viewing pattern and reduce the initial contrast level.
Do not show the same stationary image for more
than 15% of your total TV viewing in any given
week. Display constantly moving and changing
images that fill the screen whenever possible.
This projection TV uses picture tubes to project the
image to the screen. All picture tubes age with use.
As they age, their light output is gradually reduced.
Normal TV pictures fill the screen with constantly
changing images. Under these conditions, picture
tubes age at an even rate across the entire screen.
This maintains a TV picture that is evenly bright
over the whole screen. Stationary images or
images that only partially fill the screen (leaving
black or colored bars to fill the screen), when
used over extended periods of time or when
viewed repeatedly, can cause uneven aging of
the phosphors and leave subtle ghosts from the
stationary images in the picture.
Still or stationary images may be received from
broadcasters, cable channels, satellite channels,
DVD discs, video tapes, laser discs, on-line
services, web/Internet searching devices, video
games, digital TV tuner/converter boxes and
karaoke machines.
Examples of these types of images can be, but are
not limited to the following:
Letterbox top/bottom black bars
Shown at the top and bottom of the TV screen
when you watch a widescreen (16:9) movie on
a standard (4:3) TV.
Side bar images
Solid bars shown on each side of an image
when watching a standard (4:3) program on a
widescreen (16:9) TV.
News and stock-market report bars
Ticker running at the bottom of the TV screen.
Shopping channel logos & pricing displays
Bright graphics that are shown constantly or
repeatedly in the same location.
Video game patterns and scoreboards
Bright station logos
Moving or low-contrast graphics are less likely
to cause uneven aging of the picture tubes.
Online (Internet) websites
Or any other stationary or repetitive computer
style images, including digital photos or
computer applications/programs.
Closed Captioning
Mitsubishi recommends using a gray
background rather than a black or a bright
color if you frequently use closed captioning.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Important Notes

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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 ........................ 15
Connecting an Antenna to a Cable Box and VCR...................... 16
Connecting Audio/Video to a Cable Box or VCR....................... 16
Connecting an Audio Receiver .................................................... 17
Connecting a DVD Player or Other S-Video Device .................. 18
Connecting a DTV Receiver......................................................... 19
Connecting MonitorLink™/DVI.................................................... 21
How Connections Affect the PIP and POP.................................. 22

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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 provide an
analog signal through ANT-A on the
TV back panel.
See page 5 for Outdoor Antenna Grounding
information.
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Figure 1. Connecting separate UHF and VHF antennas.
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Figure 2. Connecting twin lead antenna, coaxial lead
antenna, or wall outlet cable.
Twin Lead Antenna, Coaxial Lead
Antenna, or Wall Outlet Cable
(Figure 2)
For antenna with twin flat leads:
1. Connect the 300 Ohm twin leads to the
transformer.
2. Push the 75 Ohm side of the transformer onto
ANT-A on the TV back panel.
300 Ohm to 75 Ohm matching transformers are not
provided with the TV. They are available at most
electronic stores.
For cable or antenna with coaxial lead:
3. Connect the incoming cable to ANT-A on the TV
back panel.
Note: This TV will only be able to provide an
analog signal through ANT-A on the TV back
panel.
See page 5 for Outdoor Antenna Grounding
information.
Connecting an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable
Additional connection cables are not
provided with the TV. They should be
available at most electronic stores.
Note: The TV back panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model.
Connecting an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable
Mitsubishi strongly recommends against
using antennas with twin flat leads. Twin flat
lead antenna wires are subject to interference
which may adversely affect the performance
of the TV. We recommend using coaxial
antenna cable.

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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.
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Figure 4. Connecting the VCR with antenna or wall
outlet cable.
Connecting an Antenna to a Cable Box or VCR
Cable Box
(Figure 3)
1. Connect the incoming cable to ANT-A on the
TV back panel.
Connect two coaxial cables as follows:
2. One from LOOP-OUT on the TV back panel to
IN on the cable box back panel.
3. One from OUT on the cable box back panel to
ANT-B on the TV back panel.
Note: If your cable box has separate audio/video
outputs, please see Composite Video with
Audio or S-Video with Audio, page 16
(Figure 6).
Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable
(Figure 4)
1. Connect the incoming cable to ANT-A on the TV
back panel.
Connect two coaxial cables as follows:
2. One from LOOP-OUT on the TV back panel to
ANTENNA IN on the VCR back panel.
3. One from VCR back panel ANTENNA OUT to
ANT-B on the TV back panel.
Note: If your cable box has separate audio/
video outputs, please see Composite
Video with Audio or S-Video with Audio,
page 16 (Figure 6).
Note: For models WS-48315, WS-55315,
WS-65315 and WS-65315A, when the
Energy Mode is set to Low, the VCR may not
record programs when the TV is off.
Connecting an Antenna to a Cable Box or VCR

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Connecting an Antenna to a Cable Box and VCR,
Connecting Audio/Video to the Cable Box or VCR
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Figure 6. Connecting the VCR Audio/Video.
Note: The TV back panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model.
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Figure 5. Connecting the VCR with cable box.
Additional connection cables are not
provided with the TV. They should be
available at most electronic stores.
Cable Box
(Figure 5)
1. Connect the incoming cable to ANT-A on the TV
back panel.
Connect three coaxial cables as follows:
2. One from LOOP-OUT on the TV back panel to IN
on the back of the cable box.
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ANTENNA IN on the VCR back panel.
4. One from ANTENNA OUT on the VCR back
panel to ANT-B on the TV back panel.
Note: For best performance, please see Composite
Video with Audio or S-Video with Audio,
below.
Composite Video with Audio or
S-Video with Audio(Recommended)
(Figure 6)
1. Connect a video or an S-Video cable from
VIDEO OUT on the VCR back panel to VIDEO or
S-VIDEO, INPUT-1 or INPUT-2 on the TV back
panel.
2. Connect a set of audio cables from AUDIO OUT
on the VCR back panel to AUDIO INPUT-1 or
INPUT-2 on the TV back panel, matching the
input used in step 1.
• The red cable connects to the R (right) channel
• The white cable connects to the L (left) channel
If your VCR is mono (non-stereo), connect only
the white (left) cable.
You may connect to the S-VIDEO or VIDEO
terminal but not to both.
Connecting an Antenna to a Cable Box and VCR Connecting Audio/Video to the Cable Box or VCR
Contact your local cable or satellite provider or refer to the cable box or satellite Owner’s Guide for
instructions on optimal connections to this TV.

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Connecting an Audio Receiver
Stereo Audio System
(Recommended for shelf units or A/V receivers without
digital audio inputs)
(Figure 7)
1. Connect the audio cables from AUDIO
MONITOR OUTPUT on the TV back panel to TV
IN or AUX IN terminals on the back of the audio
system.
• The red cable connects to the R (right) channel
• The white cable connects to the L (left) channel
2. Turn off the TV’s speakers through the AUDIO/
VIDEO SETTINGS Menu, page 55.
3. Set the audio system’s input to the TV or AUX
position to hear the TV’s audio through your
stereo system.
A/V Receiver
(Figure 8)
1. Connect either a video cable or an S-Video
cable (but not both) from VIDEO MONITOR OUT
on the back of the A/V receiver to VIDEO INPUT-
1 or INPUT-2 on the TV back panel.
Note: If the A/V receiver outputs an onscreen
menu, this connection allows you to view the
receiver’s menu on the television.
2. Connect a video cable from VIDEO MONITOR
OUTPUT on the TV back panel to VIDEO TV IN
on the back of the A/V receiver.
3. Connect a set of audio cables from AUDIO
MONITOR OUTPUT on the TV back panel to
AUDIO TV IN on the back of the A/V receiver.
• The red cable connects to the R (right) channel
• The white cable connects to the L (left) channel
Note: The TV back panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model.
Figure 7. Connecting the Stereo Audio System.
Figure 8. Connecting the A/V Receiver.
Note: Please see your A/V receiver Owner’s
Guide for more detailed connections.
These types of audio connections do
NOT support multi-channel digital audio.
Please refer to your other devices
Owner’s Guide to verify.
Connecting an Audio Receiver

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DVD Player with Component Video
(Figure 9)
1. Connect the Component Video cables from
(YCb Cr or Y PbPr) 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 cables from AUDIO OUT
on the back of the DVD player to COMPONENT
AUDIO Input (1 or 2) on the TV back panel.
• The red cable connects to the R (right)channel
• The white cable connects to the L (left) channel
Note: Some video game systems support DTV
resolutions via component connections.
Please refer to your video game console
Owner’s Guide for setup information.
Note: For optimal DVD playback performance,
Mitsubishi recommends using a progressive
scan DVD player, set to play in progressive
scan mode. You will also want to set your
player to display 16:9 widescreen. Please
refer to your DVD player’s Owner’s Guide.
Other S-Video Device
(Figure 10)
1. Connect an S-Video cable from VIDEO OUT
on the device back panel to VIDEO INPUT-1 or
INPUT-2 on the TV back panel.
2. Connect a set of audio cables from AUDIO OUT
on the device back panel to AUDIO INPUT-1 or
INPUT-2 on the TV back panel, matching the
input used in step 1.
• The red cable connects to the R (right) channel
• The white cable connects to the L (left) channel
If your S-Video Device is mono (non-stereo),
connect only the white (left) cable.
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Figure 9. Connecting a DVD Player with Component
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Figure 10. Connecting an S-Video Device.
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

















     
     



 

   
  
    

   




  










Connecting a DVD Player or Other S-Video Device
Note: The TV back panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model.
See Appendix, page 65, for component
video signal compatibility information.
For digital audio connections, see your
DVD and A/V receiver Owner’s Guides.
Connecting a DVD Player or Other S-Video Device

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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 purchase
BNC to RCA adaptors to connect the TV to the DTV
receiver. These adaptors should be available at
most electronic supply stores.
DTV Receiver with Component
Video Connections (Recommended)
(Figure 12)
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 built-in terrestrial
tuner, connect the incoming terrestrial antenna
to ANT on the DTV receiver. If your DTV
receiver does not have a built-in terrestrial tuner,
this TV will only be able to provide an analog
signal through Ant-A on the TV back panel.
3. Connect the RCA-type cables from the DTV
receiver outputs to DTV INPUT Y/Pb/Pr on the
TV back panel. You may need to set the DTV
Input Assignment to Y/Pb/Pr (see page 35).
4. Connect the L (left) and R (right) audio cables
from the DTV receiver to DTV AUDIO on the TV
back panel.
5. To utilize the benefits of a digital A/V receiver,
connect your DTV receiver’s digital audio out
to a digital input on your digital A/V receiver.
Component (1 and 2) may also be used for
1080i components (Only Component 1 for
WT-42315).
BNC to
RCA BNC
Adaptor Connector
Adaptor
Fitted to
Connection
RCA
Connector
or
Figure 11. DTV connectors and adaptors.
Figure 12. Connecting the DTV receiver with
component Video Connections.




 



    
        
     
     



 

   
   
    

   

    
     

























 
  



 

















Note: The TV back panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model.
See Appendix, page 65, for component
video signal compatibility information.
For digital audio connections, see your
DTV and A/V receiver Owner’s Guides.
Connecting a DTV Receiver
Contact your local cable or satellite provider or refer to the cable box or satellite Owner’s Guide for
instructions on optimal connections to this TV.

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Connecting a DTV Receiver, continued
DTV Receiver with RGB Video
Connections
(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 built-in terrestrial
tuner, connect the incoming terrestrial antenna
to ANT on the DTV receiver. If your DTV receiver
does not have a built-in terrestrial tuner, this
TV will only be able to provide an analog signal
through Ant-A on the TV back panel.
3. Connect the RGB cables from the DTV receiver
to the TV back panel as listed below (if your
DTV receiver uses BNC-type cables, use the
adaptors shown in Figure 11, page 19):
DTV Receiver TV Back Panel
G (green) = Y/G
B (blue) = Pb/B
R (red) = Pr/R
4. If the DTV receiver has outputs for H and V
sync, connect as listed below (DO NOT connect
if DTV receiver uses “Sync on Green”):
H (horizontal sync) = H
V (vertical sync) = V
5. Connect the L (left) and R (right) audio cables
from the DTV receiver to DTV AUDIO on the TV
back panel.
6. To utilize the benefits of a digital A/V receiver,
connect your DTV receiver’s digital audio out
to a digital input on your digital A/V receiver.
You may need to setup the DTV (See Input
Assignment, page 35) to RGB.
Figure 13. Connecting the DTV receiver with RGB
video connections.
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


 



   
        
     
     



 

   
  
    

   

    
    
























 
  



 



















Note: The TV back panel and connections shown here are for reference only and may vary by model.
See Appendix, page 65, for component
video signal compatibility information.
For digital audio connections, see your
DTV and A/V receiver Owner’s Guides.
Connecting a DTV Receiver, continued