Display Formats
This is a widescreen TV (also known as a 16:9 TV). This shape reflects the new types of images available from HDTV and many DVDs. There are still many older style narrow screen images (called 4:3 aspect ratio) you will encounter. While there will never be a perfect solution for displaying a narrow image on a wide screen, Mitsubishi offers several display formats to choose from.
Press FORMAT on the TV remote control to cycle through the available display formats. The last used format for each device will be used when you return to that device.
Note: Not all formats are available for PIP/POP. Side-by-Side, 3 POP and 9 POP are only available in Standard and Expand formats. PC formats vary depending on PC signal.
Signals and Formats Definitions:
480i Signals: Traditional analog interlaced signals from or through Ant-1 & 2, Inputs 1-3, Component 1 & 2, Input-DTV and HDMI.
480p Signals: Progressive scan analog DVD signals on Ant-1 & 2, Component-1 & 2, Input-DTV and HDMI.
720p & 1080i Signals: High definition analog signals received through Component-1 & 2, Input-DTV and HDMI. These signals are always 16:9 (widescreen).
Zoom: This will enlarge the picture, cropping off some of the image at each side and top and bottom. This is useful to remove or reduce the black top and bottom bars on anamorphic DVDs with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio. Available for analog 480i and 480p and SD 4:3 signals only.
Stretch: This format will stretch a narrow (4:3) image across the screen, however, there is less stretch in the center than the sides. This will allow the entire narrow image to be displayed across the screen with less distortion than seen in the Standard format. Available for analog 480i and 480p and SD 4:3 signals only.
Stretch Plus: Similar to stretch mode, however to minimize distortions on the side, the picture is expanded to crop off portions of the top and bottom. Useful when no important information is shown at the top and/or bottom of the screen. Available for analog 480i and 480p and SD 4:3 signals only.
Narrow: This format will display narrow (4:3) images in their original shape, and add stationary black side bars to fill the screen. Available for 480i, 480p and digital SD 4:3 signals only.
SD 4:3: Standard definition narrow screen format signals from digital channels and IEEE 1394 devices.
SD 16:9: Standard definition wide screen format signals from digital channels and IEEE 1394 devices.
HD: High definition wide screen format signals from digital channels and IEEE-1394 devices. These signals are always 16:9 (widescreen).
Wide Expand: Enlarges the picture, cropping some of the image on both sides. This Expand format is useful to remove or reduce black side bars added to narrow images that are converted to 16:9 signals for digital broadcast. Available for analog 1080i, 720p, digital SD 16:9 and digital HD signals.
DVD Definitions:
Standard: This is the full screen format. HDTV signals use this format. This format is useful to display Anamorphic DVDs that have 1.78:1 or 1.85:1 aspect ratios. Anamorphic DVDs that have a 2.35:1 aspect ratio will still display black bars at the top and bottom, but will show the entire image correctly. Narrow (4:
3)images will be stretched evenly from side to side. Available for all signals.
Expand: This will enlarge the picture to fill the screen, cropping off some of the image at the top and bottom. This is useful to reduce the letterbox top and bottom bars of non-anamorphic DVD. Available for analog 480i, 480p and digital SD 4:3 signals only.
Anamorphic (or Enhanced for Widescreen TV’s): These DVDs are recorded in a special way to properly show widescreen images on 16:9 TV sets in the Standard format mode. This is the recommended choice.
Non-Anamorphic (or 4:3, 1:33:1, Letterbox or Full Screen):
These DVDs are recorded for use with traditional shaped TVs. They may be full screen (4:3 or 1: 33:1) which crops movies to fit the narrow TV, or Letterboxed which adds black top and bottom bars.
This information may or may not be listed on the DVD case. Some DVDs support both types of recordings.
Owner’s Guide
Stand Requirement
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Contents
Special Features
Ieee 1394 Devices and NetCommand Controlled Recordings
TV Menu Screen Operations
Important Safeguards
Important Safeguards
Our Thanks
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc
Television Overview
TV Accessories Special Features Front Control Panel
Back Panel
TV Accessories
Special Features
Reset
System Reset
Indicators
Front Control Panel
Media Card Slots and Ieee 1394 Input/Output
Front Panel Inputs and Media Card Slots
Input
Input-DTV
Back Panel
CableCARD Slot
Component-1, -2 Inputs
DTV Link/IEEE1394
IR Emitter-NetCommand
PC Input and Audio
DVI Analog Audio
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Connecting
Connecting External Devices & NetCommand Setup
Chart
Wall Outlet Cable
Connecting a Wall Outlet Cable or Cable Box
Cable Box
Using a CableCARD
CableCARD Technology
For antennas with twin flat lead
Connecting a Lead Antenna or Separate UHF and VHF Antenna
Separate UHF and VHF Antenna
For cable or antenna with coaxial lead
Connecting a VCR to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable
Connecting a Cable Box to a VCR Audio & Video
Cable Box Back panel
Connecting an A/V receiver
Connecting a DVD Player with Component
DTV Connectors and Adaptors
DTV Receiver with Component Video
DTV Receiver with RGB, HV Video
Connecting a DTV Receiver with RGB, HV Video
DTV Receiver to TV Back Panel
Link Control RS-232C Connection
Link
Connecting the IR Emitter NetCommand
Quadruple IR Emitter cable is included with the TV
Digital Video Signals
Connecting Compatible Ieee 1394 Devices
When Connecting Ieee 1394 Devices
Digital Audio Signals
Direct Device-To-Device Style
Pin Style vs -Pin Style Connectors
Connection Styles
Hub Connection Style
Connecting Helpful Hints
NetCommand Setup and Editing
Using the Remote Control with NetCommand
NetCommand Pre-Memorized Devices
Remote Control Functions Overview
Overview
Installing the Batteries
Remote Control FunctionsOperation and Care, Sleep Timer
For Best Results from the Remote Control
Setting the Sleep Timer
NetCommand Setup On Screen Buttons
Remote Control Buttons
3D Graphical Menu System
Device Setup Screen
NetCommand Initial Setup
NetCommand Information Screen
Welcome Screen
Review Screen
Review screen
Receiver Screen
Edit NetCommand, Add an A/V Receiver
Receiver Inputs
Receiver Input Learn Screen
Receiver Learn Screen
Name Screen
Monitor Out to AVR Screen
Edit NetCommand Screen
Edit NetCommand, Add Devices
Add Screen
Device Screen
Edit NetCommand Add Devices
Device Learn Screen
Device Advanced Learn Screen
Connection for Device Screen
Input-DTV Connection Screen
VCR for Recordings Screen
RF Connection for Cable Screen
IR Code for Device Screen
Change Device Screen
Edit NetCommand, Change or Delete Devices, Finish Screen
Delete Device Screen
Device Selection Menu
Ieee 1394 Devices NetCommand Controlled Recordings
PC Viewing
Ieee 1394 Devices and NetCommand Control
New 1394 Device Screen
Adding Ieee 1394 Devices Automatically
Adding Ieee 1394 Devices Automatically
Name for 1394 Device Screen
Ieee 1394 Device Type Screen
Connection Screen
Device Selection Menu
Power On/Off Devices
PIP Device Selection Menu
IR Controlled Devices
Using the Device Menu Button to Display Menus
Device Menu
CableCARD Menu
Guide and the Record To Menu
Using the Guide Button to Display ChannelView and Menus
Guide and the Device Selection Menu
Guide and ChannelView
Time-Delayed Recording
Setting up Recordings
Recording Now
Canceling a Peer-to-Peer Connection
Setting up a Peer-to-Peer Connection
Cancel Current Recordings
Record List, Peer-to-Peer Connections
TV Disc or A/V Disc Search
Using TV Disc & A/V Discs
TV Disc & A/V Disc Track List Screen
Archiving TV Disc Digital Recordings
Copy-Protected Material
Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source
Restrictions for Traditional VCRs
PC Viewing
PC Input
Inserting a media card
MediaCommand and Media Card Playback
Media Card Slots
Don’t pull the media card out while it is playing
Media Command and Media Card Playback
TV Menu Screen Operations
Main menu, Setup selected
Main Menu Choices
Color Balance
Setup Menu
Language
TV Pause
Controlling the TV Pause Features
Software Version
NetCommand Menu
Prefer Digital
Antenna Menu
Memorize
Channel
Antenna Menu, SuperQuickView SQV
SQV SuperQuickView
Time Menu
Captions Menu Analog and Digital Captions
Captions Menu, Customizing Digital Settings
Selecting a Passcode from the V-Chip Lock Menu
Chip Lock Menu
Chip Lock Menu Overview
Front Button Lock
Using the Passcode from the V-Chip Lock Menu
Using V-Chip with Program Ratings
Using the V-Chip from the Remote Control
Chip Rating Guidelines
Chip Signal Information
Content Categories
TV Ratings
AudioVideo Menu
Analog Only Audio Settings
Setting Descriptions Audio
Analog and Digital Audio Setting
Digital Only Audio Settings
Video Settings
Setting Descriptions Video
For a Currently Viewed PC
Operation of PIP and POP
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Additional Information
Warranty
Index
Display Formats
Signals and Formats Definitions
DVD Definitions
Original Signal
TV Display Formats
PC Display Formats
Device Control with Net Command
NetCommand Compatible Traditional Devices Analog
When an Ieee 1394 Device is Viewed or Played
Ieee 1394 Devices
Bypassing the V-Chip Lock
Appendix a Bypassing the V-Chip Lock
Bypassing Front Button Lock
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TV Specifications
Appendix B Specifications
Inputs
Outputs
Appendix CRemote Control Programming Codes
Programming the Remote to Control NetCommand A/V Products
Appendix C Remote Control Programming Codes
DVD Players
Mitsubishi A/V Receivers
Cable Boxes and Satellite Receivers
Receivers
Mitsubishi CD Players Not all functions for all models
Appendix D On Screen Information Displays
Appendix E NetCommand Specialized Device Keys
Screen Remote Checkbox Name
Appendix F Cleaning and Service
To Remove the Diamond Shield
To Install the Diamond Shield
Appendix G Diamond Shield Removal
For further assistance, call 800
Appendix H Filter Cleaning
Appendix H Lamp Cartridge Replacement
Lamp Life
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Replacing the Lamp Cartridge
Problem Possible Solution
Troubleshooting
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102
103
104
Using The System Reset Button
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Additional Information
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Index
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Icon Order, Viewing, Changing 67 IEEE1394
Mitsubishi TV Software
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Mitsubishi DLP Projection Television Limited Warranty
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This Warranty does not Cover
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