Mitsubishi Electronics 838 manual

ELECTRIC HOME-CINEMA TELEVISION MODELS 738 Series Series BASIC OWNER'S GUIDE This manual provides basic connection, setup, and operating instructions. Please visit our website at www.Mitsubishi=tv.com to view or download a detailed owner's guide that fully describes the features of this TV. Follow the Support link to the Product Documents[...]

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&apos[...]

Contents 1 Basic Setup and Operation Remote Control ......................... 6 The STATUS Indicator ..................... 7 Setting Up and Using TV Inputs .............. 7 Basic TV Operation ....................... 9 2 TV Connections Main Connection Panel ................... 10 838 Series Side Inputs ................... 10 Connection Types and Aud[...]

4 important Safety instructions Please read the following safeguards for your TV and retain for future reference. Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not u[...]

Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure that you have received everything. Remote Controm Two AA Batteries Basic Owner's Guide HDTV Quick Setup Guide Product Registration Card 838 Series. Camibration Microphone Installing the Remote Control Batteries 1, Remove the remote control's back cover by gently pressing[...]

6 1. Basic Setup and Operation Sleep Timer Number/metter keys Channel tuning, page 8 Pass code entry, page 26 Adds a separator in digital channel numbers. Clears some menu entries. Mutes the TV speakers. VOL CH PAGE Displays shortcuts for the number keys. Press to check if shortcuts are avaUable for the current device. Controls volume of TV speaker[...]

1. Basic Setup and Operation 7 The STATUS Indicator Key O Off @ Steady On O Slow Blinking Q Fast Blinking None O TVis powered off, Norma) operation. Green O TVis powered on, Norma) operation. Green Green Yellow Red Red/ _D Yellow Tv powered off, auto-on TV Timer is set, Norma) operation. TV can be turned on at any time. TV just powered off and mamp[...]

8 1. Basic Setup and Operation Setting Up Other inputs 1, Power on the TV. Power on the devices to ensure detection. 3, Connect one device to the TV, making note of the TV input jack. The TV will display the New Device Found screen if the connection type is detectable. 4, Highlight the device type in the on-screen list and press ENTER.The name you [...]

1. Basic Setup and Operation 9 Basic TV Operation Picture Settings Changing Audio Settings (TV Speakers Only) 1, To get the best picture under different viewing con- ditions, set the Picture Mode first before changing other video settings. See page 21 for a description of the options. a. Press VIDEO. b. Press Y until the Picture Mode option display[...]

TVConnections Main Connection Panel 838 Series Jacks. See the full owner's guide at www.mitsubishi-tv.com. ,_=mmmmmmimmlmmSUB _ = CENTER WOOFER NPUT OUTPUT • m : I L - DiGiTAL DVI/PC AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO _ iNPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT page 11 (pag_ 13) (page 13) [ i i u u USB r___NDMI ............... -q 12 3 HDMI USB page 11 tAccessory power on all mode[...]

2. TV Connections 11 Mitsubishi recommends using high-speed HDMI cables to connect newer devices incorporating HDMI technology. TV main pane! HDIVII=to=HDIVll cab!e Y Pb Pr Compon e n t Vide_ Required: • RCA-type component video cables Left/right analog audio cables. TV main pane! Any HDMI device Audio Component cab!es video cab!es Incoming. from[...]

12 2. TV Connections AntennaorCableTV S Connect the incoming cable to the TV's ANT input. Antenna Direct cable (no cable box) Older cable box Not recommeded. Other connection types provide better quality audio and video, TV main panel ANT @ Required: 1. Video cables la. Component video cables (red/blue/green) or lb. Composite video cable (usua[...]

2. TV Connections 13 A/V Receiver Most setups require either a digital audio cable or analog stereo audio cables. To send audio from TV channels received on the ANT input or devices con- nected directly to the TV, you must use one of the con- nections shown below. The TV makes all audio available in digital and analog formats: • Analog audio comi[...]

RepeatedBy press the FORMAT key to cycBe through displays avaiF abBe for the current program. The TV will remember the format you Bastused on each input. Sampme Uses of the FORMAT Key You can use the FORMAT key to reduce or eBiminate bBack areas at the edges of the 3icture. Squarish 4:3 image is narrower than the 16:9 screen; unused areas at the si[...]

3. TV Features 15 ChannelView displays program descriptions sent by broadcasters. This information may be unavailable in some areas. About Channe[View ChanneIView TM shows memorized channels on the ANT input. It displays channel names and program information for digital channels. No program information is displayed for analog channels. ChannelView [...]

16 3. TV Features To display 3D gaming or 3D cinema content, your Mitsubishi TV requires: • A compatible 3D source device outputting a 3D signal in one of these formats: Checkerboard format, 1080p, 60-Hz; (lower resolutions may be supported but will not fill the screen) Side-by-Side format, 1080p, 24/30/60 Hz; 720p, 60 Hz Active-shutter 3D glasse[...]

3. TV Features 17 3D Video, continued 3D Safety Requirements • 3D Glasses are NOT designed as sunglasses or safety glasses and do not provide protection. 3D glasses should be worn only when viewing 3D material. • Do not wear the wireless glasses in any situations that require unimpaired visual perception. • Children under the age of 5 should [...]

18 3. TV Features 838 Series The TV's built-in speaker array can be set up to reflect sound off the room walls to create a surround sound effect. Positioning the TV o Center the seating area in front of the TV and at Beast six feet away. Arrangements that give good resuBts: Rf the room is an odd shape, )ocate the TV to take best advantage of w[...]

3. TV Features 19 StreamTv TM Intemet Media ...... Internet services provided by VUDU TM Apps let you access many popular on-line applications. In addition to free content, VUDU's movie service lets you buy and rent movies through the TV. Visit www.VUDU.com to learn more about available movie titles, prices, and services offered. For a list of[...]

20 3. TV Features Usin 9 StreamTV Intemet Media After estabBishing intemet connectiv- ity, press the INTERNET key to display services from VUDU Apps. Press ENTER to Baunch an application. Gettin 9 Started with VUDU 1, 3_ 4, After estabBishing internet connectivity, press INTERNET to dispBay offerings from VUDU. SeBect the VUDU movie service. Browse[...]

Press MENU on the remote control to open the main menu and access these settings. Picture Picture Mode Settings in this menu are saved for the current input only. To make picture adjustments: From the Picture > Video menu Whime watching TV 1o Press _ _ to highlight an option 1o Press the VDE0 key. 2. Press 4 _ to adjust. 2. Press A V to select a[...]

22 4. TV Menus Picture, continued ....... o Resets sound and picture adjustments for the current input. High)ight the Reset icon and press ENTER twice to perform reset. Reset has no effect on universa) settings (Balance, Listen To, Language) or on Advanced picture settings. (PerfectCo)oriPerfecTint) 838 Series. S))ders Bet you adjust the saturation[...]

4. TV Menus 23 So.rid, continued .... Level Sound On, Off Reduces differences in sound volume between programming segments. Analog Listen To Stereo The TV plays stereo broadcasts in stereo and mono broadcasts in mono. (For antenna SAP Second Audio Program. Selects an additional monaural sound track. analog channels) Mono Reduces background noise. U[...]

24 4. TV Menus o Select either English or Spanish for omscreen menus. Select the language for a digital program from the ANT input (if available). Setup O)ock Set the TV clock to: * Use the TV Timer to power on the TV automatically at a preset time * Receive correct updates to ChannelView listings Note: When the Daylight Savings Time change occurs,[...]

4. TV Menus 25 o Lets you assign or change names of inputs appearing in the Input Selection menu. HighUght the input and press ENTER to see the name choices. Lets you turn the Ant input On/Off (to dispBay or hide it in the Input Selection menu). 838 Series. Lets you turn the B/uetooth input On/Off (to dispBay or hide it in the Input Selection menu)[...]

26 4. TV Menus Parenta_ Menu The TV comes from the factory with the rating Bocks turned off and with pre-set U.S. ratings TV-PG and movie rating PG. You must turn on bBocking for U.S. ratings to activate these rating restrictions. You will be prompted to enter a pass code when you seBect Lock on the main menu. Lock TV Rating > Parenta_ DisabBes [...]

Appendices 27 Lamp-Cartridge Replacement and Cleaning CAUTION: if the television is on, press POWER to turn it off. Unplug the television and allow it to cool for at least one hour before attempting to replace the lamp cartridge. Lamp The light source for this television is a lamp, which is part of a lamp cartridge assembly. The life of the lamp ca[...]

28 Appendices Lamp-Cartridge Replacement Removing the Old Lamp Cartridge 1, Turn off TV power and unplug the TV. Allow the lamp to cool for at least one hour before proceed- ing. After the lamp has cooled, remove the cover of the lamp compartment, located on the back of the TV. Refer to figures 1 and 2. Use a #2 (medium) Phillips screwdriver to loo[...]

Appendices 29 Cleaning Recommendations Normally, light dusting with a dry, non-scratching duster will keep your TV dean. 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. Occasionally dean dust build-up from the air-intake gdlles on the back and sides of t[...]

30 Appendices Appendix B: Programming the Remote Control Programming the Remote Contro_ f° Change the control mode to match the device type. o } CAB/SAT Cable Box, DTV Receiver, Satellite Receiver VCR VCR, DVR, DVD Player/Recorder DVD DVD Player/Recorder, DVR, VCR A/V Receiver Audio Amplifier, CD Player AUDIO Press and hold POWER on the remote con[...]

Appendices 31 TV Reset Comparison Guide You can resolve many common TV problems using the reset functions described in the following table.. iMPORTANT Before you change sound or picture settings: if picture or sound settings seem wrong for a broadcast channel (a channel from the ANT input, a cable box, or satellite receiver), first check other chan[...]

32 Appendices Appendix (74 Troubleshooting, continued A/V Reset (for all inputs) Channel Memorization Lock Menu Pass Code Control=Panel Lock Release System Reset TV Reset IM PORTANT: Use this reset only if other troubleshooting has been unsuc- cessful. VUDU Reset VUDU Account Pass- word VUDU Reset Parental Controls Pass code To reset audio and vide[...]

Appendices 33 Common Picture Problems Picture does not look like a high-defi- nition picture. TV has sound but no picture. Picture has become dimmer. A color program appears as a black and white image, or the colors are dim, or the screen is black. Picture from an HDMI input is noisy (poor quality). Compare the picture to the TV's test picture[...]

34 Trademark and License information Mitsubishi TV Software END=USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: This License Agreement is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or an entity) and Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. (MDEA) for all software pre installed and/or provided along with this te[...]

Trademark and License information 35 GNU General Public License Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 675 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Preamble The licenses for most software are designe[...]

36 Trademark and License information 10. Ifyou wishtoincorporatepartsoftheProgramintootherfree programs whose distribution conditions aredifferent, write to the author to ask for permission. For software which is copyrighted bythe Free Software Foundation write to the Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision wil[...]

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38 Warranty Mitsubishi Home-Cinema Television Limited Warranty MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. ("MDEA') warrants as follows to the original purchaser of this television from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer, should it prove defective by reason of against defects arising from improper workmanship and/or material: a.[...]

Warranty 39 d. To obtain a replacement lamp, order the lamp directly from the MDEA Parts Department at (800) 553-7278. 2. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: a. Up to .01% pixel outages (small dot picture elements that are dark or incorrectly illuminated). b. Damage to the lenticular screen or Fresnel lens, screen frame, cosmetic damage or to any[...]

_ ITSUBiSHI ELECTRIC Website: www.mitsubishi=tv.com E-mail: M DEAservice@mdea.com Call Consumer Relations for operational or connection assistance at 800-332-2119 To order replacement or additional remote controls, lamp cartridges, or NetCommand IR emitters, Visit our website www, mitsuparts,com or call 800-553-7278 SYSTEM RESET If the TV does not [...]