Mitsubishi Electronics WS-65615A, WS-65515A, WS-73615, WS-55615, WS-55515, WS-48515 Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting, continued

 

Problem

Possible Solution

 

 

 

18.

TV functions do not respond to the remote

• Use the System Reset button as explained at the end of this

 

control or to front panel control and will not

section.

 

Power Off.

 

 

 

 

19.

Name options not available for some channels

• Only memorized analog channels can be named.

 

 

 

20.

When viewing a stopped VCR, white lines are

• Turn off video mute for the VCR.

 

rolling on the screen.

• Begin playing the tape.

 

 

• Change the VCR input to the antenna input.

 

 

 

21.

TV turned itself Off and the light on the Front

• Momentary power fluctuation caused the TV to turn off to prevent

 

Panel started to blink.

damage. Wait for the green light to stop flashing and turn On again.

 

 

• If the TV does not stay turned On, use the System Reset

 

 

button. If this happens frequently, obtain an AC line power

 

 

conditioner/surge protector.

 

 

 

22.

When a Device is selected from the Device

• Make sure the selected device is turned on.

 

Selection menu, the screen is blue

• From the Edit NetCommand® menu select Review setting. Verify that

 

(no signal source).

the inputs are actually connected to the TV . If they are not, either

 

 

change the physical connections on the back panel, or select the

 

 

Change setting on the Edit NetCommand menu to change the TV

 

 

NetCommand’s settings for the connection.

 

 

 

23.

The Device does not respond to button presses

• Remote has not been setup for NetCommand® use.

 

from the remote.

• The incorrect manufacturer was selected during setup.

 

 

Select the Change setting from the Setup menu and then the device

 

 

to display the manufacturer selection. Change if necessary.

 

 

• The device is not supported and keys have not been learned.

 

 

• The requested function is not supported by NetCommand.

 

 

Verify that the function is supported or keys are learned.

 

 

• The IR emitter is incorrectly placed. Make sure the IR emitter is

 

 

facing the IR sensor in the device.

 

 

• The IR emitter is not plugged into the IR emitter Output

 

 

NetCommand.

 

 

• The IR emitter is facing the TV screen, causing double signals. Be

 

 

sure that the IR emitter cannot send to the TV.

 

 

 

24.

The A/V Receiver is the selected audio source

• Check to see if the A/V Receiver power is turned on. After the power

 

but there is no sound.

is turned on, redisplay the Device Selection menu and press ENTER

 

 

to allow NetCommand to correctly select the A/V Receiver input.

 

 

• From the Setup Menu select Review setting. Check the Review

 

 

screen to see if the A/V Receiver inputs and device correspond to the

 

 

actual connections on the A/V Receiver. If they do not match, either

 

 

change the actual connections, or select Change on the Edit

 

 

NetCommand menu to change the device on the Connection screen.

 

 

 

25.

The TV Speaker icon or A/V Receiver icon is

• Select the Change setting from the Edit NetCommand menu, and

 

grayed out and not selectable.

then select the device (for example VCR). Once the Connection

 

 

screen is displayed, check if the audio checkbox is selected for the

 

 

TV input and/or AVR input.

 

 

 

26.

Devices are grayed out in the Device Selection

• A recording is in progress requiring the use of Monitor Out. Cancel

 

menu or the PIP Selection menu.

the recording to select the device.

 

 

• Digital devices (Digital channels,1394 devices and Memory cards)

 

 

cannot display in the PIP or POP.

 

 

 

27.

Cannot see the A/V Receiver menu.

• The A/V Receiver is not connected to any input of the TV. To check

 

 

the A/V Receiver menu temporarily plug into an unused input of the

 

 

TV. Then select Review from the Setup Menu, turn the input On to

 

 

view the A/V Receiver menu.

 

 

 

28.

Screen is black when trying to view digital

• The PerfectColor™ color balance has been incorrectly set. Use the

 

channels or IEEE 1394 device.

Setup menu to reset the color balance.

 

 

 

29.

The REC button is not working, or, on the

• The device does not support recording, such as a DVD player.

 

Transport menu the record key is grayed out and

• Recordings can not be initiated from the Transport menu when

 

not available.

using an IEEE 1394 device. Press REC instead. The Record

 

 

menu displays allowing setup of a recording.

 

 

 

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Contents Projection Television Owner’s Guide Risk of Electric Shock Contents Important Safeguards Important SAFEGUARDS, cont’d Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc Our ThanksTelevision Overview ChapterSpecial Features TV AccessoriesFront Control Panel POWER/TIMER IndicatorCableCARD Slot Back PanelIEEE-1394 Input/Output Digital Audio OutputComponent Inputs IR Output-NetCommandHdmi or DVI Devices DVI Analog AudioShopping channel logos & pricing displays Letterbox top/bottom black barsSide bar images News and stock-market report barsConnecting Chart Connecting External Devices & NetCommand SetupCable Box compatible with PIP/POP Connecting a Wall Outlet Cable or Cable BoxFor antennas with coaxial lead Single AntennaSeparate UHF and VHF Antennas For antennas with twin flat leadRed VCR to Antenna or Wall Outlet CableVCR to a Cable Box Connecting VCR Video and Audio to a Cable BoxSatellite Receiver or Other Device with S-Video Receiver or Stereo SystemDVD Player with Component Video Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video or DVI DeviceDVI Device External DTV Receiver with Component Video Hdmi DeviceIR Emitter NetCommand Connecting the IR Emitter NetCommandPin Style vs -Pin Style Connecting Ieee 1394 DevicesHub Connection Style Ieee 1394 Device Connection StylesConnection Styles Direct Device-To-Device StyleCableCARD Definition and Initial Screen Display Using a CableCARDCableCARD Technology Connecting Helpful Hints NetCommand Setup and Editing Device NetCommand Pre-Memorized DevicesFollowing Remote Control Functions OverviewCare Remote Control FunctionsOperation, Care, Sleep TimerSleep Timer OperationNetCommand On-Screen Buttons 3D Graphical Menu System Remote Control ButtonsWelcome Screen NetCommand Initial SetupNetCommand Information Screen Device Setup ScreenFinish Screen Review ScreenReceiver Screen Edit NetCommand, Adding an A/V ReceiverReceiver Inputs Receiver Learn Screen Receiver Input Learn ScreenMonitor Out to AVR Screen Name ScreenEdit NetCommand Edit NetCommand, Adding DevicesDevice Screen Add ScreenDevice Advanced Learn Screen Device Learn ScreenIR Code for Device Screen Connection for Device ScreenVCR for Recordings Screen RF Connection for Cable ScreenDelete Screen Change ScreenDevice Selection Menu CableCARD Menu Using the Device Menu Button to Display MenusDevice Menu IR Controlled Devices/IEEE 1394 MenusIeee 1394 Devices and NetCommand Controlled Recordings Name for 1394 Device Screen Adding Ieee 1394 Devices AutomaticallyAdding Ieee 1394 Devices Automatically New 1394 Device ScreenConnection Screen Ieee 1394 Device Type ScreenIeee 1394 Devices Compatibility Digital Video SignalsDigital Audio Signals Digital Control SignalUsing the Guide Button to Display ChannelView and Menus Recording Now NetCommand Controlled RecordingsRecord To Setup Time-Delayed RecordingTrack List Screen Cancel Current RecordingsRecord List Screen Disc SearchDirect VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source Direct VCR RecordingRestrictions for Traditional VCRs Canceling a Current Peer-to-Peer Connection NetCommand Controlled Peer-to-Peer ConnectionsWhat is a Peer-to-Peer Connection? Setting up a Peer-to-Peer ConnectionImportant Notes TV Menu Screen Operations Main Menu Choices Setup Menu Advanced Convergence Reset Factory Defaults MenuNetCommand Menu Antenna Menu SQV SuperQuickView Manual Setting the ClockTimer On/Off Time MenuDigital Captions Captions MenuCaptions Menu Analog CaptionsOpacity Font FontsSize ColorChip Start Time and V-Chip Stop Time Chip Lock MenuChip EntryContent Categories Chip Signal InformationTV Ratings Front Button Lock Lock By TimeAudioVideo AudioVideo MenuDigital Only Audio Settings Setting DescriptionsAnalog and Digital Audio Setting Analog Only Audio SettingsContrast Video SettingsChapter DVD Definitions Format SignalsDisplay Formats Format DefinitionsOriginal Signal Changing PIP/POP Device Operation of PIP and POPDevice Menu with Net Command Ieee 1394 Devices Digital Bypassing the V-Chip Lock Appendix a Bypassing the V-Chip LockBypassing Front Button Lock This page intentionally blank Appendix B High Definition Input Connection Compatibility Input Levels and Timing with Component Video SignalsComponent-1 and Component-2 Inputs Programming the Remote to Control NetCommand A/V Products Appendix CRemote Control Programming CodesDVD Players Appendix C Remote Control Programming CodesMitsubishi CD Players Not all functions for all models Cable Boxes and Satellite ReceiversReceivers Mitsubishi A/V ReceiversAppendix D On Screen Information Displays Checkbox Name Appendix E NetCommand Specialized Device KeysAppendix F Cleaning and Service For additional assistance, call 800 Appendix G Diamond Shield Removal for ModelsFor the WS-48515 For the WS-55515, WS-65515 and WS-65515AFor the WS-55615, WS-55615A, WS-65615 and WS-65615A Appendix G, Diamond Shield Installation for Model WS-73615 WS-65515, WS-65515A, WS-65615, WS-65615A, WS-73615 Appendix H Cabinet Separation for ModelsProblem Possible Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Using The System Reset Button Additional Information Demo ModeIndex Menu 56 Mitsubishi Projection Television Limited Warranty Mitsubishi Projection TV Limited WarrantyMitsubishi TV Software Page Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc D405A10

WS-48515, WS-55615A, WS-55615, WS-73615, WS-65515A specifications

The Mitsubishi Electronics WS series of rear-projection televisions, specifically models WS-65615, WS-65515, WS-65615A, WS-55515, and WS-65515A, represent a significant era in home entertainment technology. Known for their innovative features and exceptional image quality, these models were well-regarded for both functional performance and design.

One of the most notable characteristics of the WS series is their use of DLP (Digital Light Processing) technology. This allows for sharper images and more vibrant colors compared to traditional CRT televisions. DLP technology also reduces issues like pixelation, offering a smoother image overall. The WS-65615 and WS-65615A feature a large 65-inch screen, delivering an immersive viewing experience perfect for movie nights and gaming. Meanwhile, the WS-65515 and WS-65515A provide a slightly smaller 55-inch display, which still offers remarkable visuals without taking up as much space.

All models are equipped with a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) input, ensuring compatibility with modern devices like Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, and streaming devices. This connectivity is crucial for those looking to enhance their entertainment systems with the latest technology. Additionally, the WS series supports various audio-video formats, giving users flexibility in how they enjoy their content.

Another key feature is the incorporation of a 3D-ready capability, making these TVs future-proof for a time when 3D content was gaining traction. This aspect attracted cinema enthusiasts who wanted to bring an enhanced experience home. The models also include a built-in digital tuner, allowing users to access over-the-air broadcasts without needing an external box.

The WS-65615 and WS-65515 models additionally boast a stylish and slim design that fits well within modern living spaces, combining aesthetics with functionality. Their lightweight construction allows for easier installation and setup.

Overall, the Mitsubishi Electronics WS-65615, WS-65515, WS-65615A, WS-55515, and WS-65515A televisions deliver a compelling mix of advanced technologies, user-friendly features, and stunning visuals. While they may be considered legacy models today, they still exemplify the quality and innovation Mitsubishi Electronics strived for in enhancing the home viewing experience.
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