Mitsubishi Electronics WS-65815, WS-55815 manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting, continued

 

Problem

Possible Solution

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

30.

A program recorded on your TV is distorted

• TV was set to Anamorphic when program was recorded.

 

when played on a 4:3 TV.

Record programs in Cropped mode if playing back on a 4:3 TV.

 

 

 

31.

Excessive digital artifacts.

• The IEEE 1394 cable is too long (15 feet between devices is the

 

 

maximum length).

 

 

• There may be a slow device in the middle of the IEEE 1394 network.

 

 

Move the slow devices to the end so that connections for faster

 

 

devices do not pass through them.

 

 

 

32.

Cannot see a picture from a DV Camcorder.

• Go to Device Selection menu and select analog connection.

 

 

• Connect the DV Camcorder to analog input (for example, Input-3).

 

 

Select Setup from the main menu, then Change. At the Change

 

 

screen, select the camcorder. On the Name screen, check Analog

 

 

Connection. Select the device and on the following screen, select

 

 

which analog input was used, and check audio and/or video.

 

 

 

33.

DVCR analog/digital problems.

• If the tape is currently playing but no picture displays, you may have a

 

 

mismatch of the media with the display. Press the DEVICE key to

 

 

display the Device Selection menu. Press ENTER for the DVCR

 

 

device. If digital is selected, try analog, or if analog is selected, try

 

 

digital.

 

 

 

34.

D-VHS recordings for digital cable have drop-

• Digital cable signals on IEEE 1394 can exceed the data rate

 

outs (loss of picture or sound), or no playback.

standards supported by DVCR.

 

 

 

35.

TV is out of focus.

• Focus is out of alignment. Align Convergence.

 

 

 

36.

Red or blue color is “bleeding” or shadowing

• Focus is out of alignment. Align Convergence.

 

images.

 

 

 

 

37.

There is no audio and video from the IEEE 1394

• The device is not turned on - turn the device power on.

 

device.

• No media (tape or disc) is inserted into the device.

 

 

• The media is blank (has no recording).

 

 

• The play command failed - Try pressing play again on the device’s

 

 

remote control or front panel.

 

 

• The device is already in use (for example: the device is currently

 

 

recording).

 

 

• The source is copy-protected or violates copy protection.

 

 

• The device’s digital video signal is not supported by the TV, such as

 

 

DV video, common with camcorders. Use analog connections

 

 

instead, if available.

 

 

• The device is not an audio/video device.

 

 

• Too many other devices are already communicating over

 

 

IEEE 1394. Remove or stop some devices and try again.

 

 

 

38.

The IEEE 1394 device cannot be selected.

• The device may be busy, either recording or a peer-to-peer

 

 

connection has been established. Cancel the recording or

 

 

peer-to-peer connection.

 

 

 

39.

The IEEE 1394 Device is not listed in the Device

• The device is unchecked in the Review screen. Select the Setup

 

Selection menu.

menu, then select Review setting. Verify the device is checked.

 

 

• The IEEE 1394 plug is disconnected or loose.

 

 

• The IEEE 1394 Device has not been powered On. Turn on.

 

 

• The device has not been discovered.

 

 

• The device is not an Audio/Video device

 

 

 

40.

DEVICE MENU button does not display a menu.

• The IEEE 1394 device does not provide a menu.

 

 

• The TV cannot support IEEE 1394 menus. See page 46.

 

 

 

41.

All IEEE 1394 devices disappear.

• The connected devices must not be in a loop that returns to the

 

 

TV. Make sure a device is connected at the end.

 

 

• Disconnect all the cables and devices from the TV. Replace them one

 

 

by one to locate the problem device or cable.

 

 

• Use System Reset (front control panel).

 

 

 

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Contents Projection Television Owner’s Guide Risk of Electric Shock Contents Cleaning AccessoriesPower Source Power-Cord ProtectionPower Lines Damage Requiring ServiceReplacement Parts Safety CheckOur Thanks Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, IncChapter Television OverviewTV Accessories Special FeaturesFront Control Panel Front Control Panel, Multimedia AccessMultimedia Access Digital Audio Output Back PanelIEEE-1394 Input/Output IR Output-NetCommand CableCARD SlotHdmi or DVI Devices DVI Analog AudioLetterbox top/bottom black bars Side bar imagesNews and stock-market report bars Shopping channel logos & pricing displaysConnecting Connecting External Devices & NetCommand Setup Device Audio and Video Outputs to TV InputsConnecting a Wall Outlet Cable or Cable Box Cable Box compatible with PIP/POPSingle Antenna Separate UHF and VHF AntennasFor antennas with twin flat lead For antennas with coaxial leadVCR to Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable RedConnecting VCR Video and Audio to a Cable Box VCR to a Cable BoxReceiver or Stereo System Satellite Receiver or Other Device with S-VideoDVI Device Connecting a DVD Player with Component Video or DVI DeviceDVD Player with Component Video Hdmi Device External DTV Receiver with Component VideoConnecting the IR Emitter NetCommand IR Emitter NetCommandConnecting Ieee 1394 Devices Pin Style vs -Pin StyleIeee 1394 Device Connection Styles Connection StylesDirect Device-To-Device Style Hub Connection StyleCableCARD Technology Using a CableCARDCableCARD Definition and Initial Screen Display Connecting Helpful Hints NetCommand Setup and Editing NetCommand Pre-Memorized Devices DeviceNetCommand On-Screen Buttons Remote Control Functions Overview FollowingRemote Control FunctionsOperation, Care, Sleep Timer Sleep TimerCare OperationRemote Control Buttons 3D Graphical Menu SystemNetCommand Initial Setup NetCommand Information ScreenDevice Setup Screen Welcome ScreenReview Screen Finish ScreenReceiver Inputs Edit NetCommand, Adding an A/V ReceiverReceiver Screen Receiver Input Learn Screen Receiver Learn ScreenName Screen Monitor Out to AVR ScreenEdit NetCommand, Adding Devices Edit NetCommandAdd Screen Device ScreenDevice Learn Screen Device Advanced Learn ScreenConnection for Device Screen VCR for Recordings ScreenRF Connection for Cable Screen IR Code for Device ScreenChange Screen Delete ScreenDevice Selection Menu Using the Device Menu Button to Display Menus Device MenuIeee 1394 Devices and NetCommand Controlled Recordings Adding Ieee 1394 Devices Automatically Adding Ieee 1394 Devices AutomaticallyNew 1394 Device Screen Name for 1394 Device ScreenIeee 1394 Device Type Screen Connection ScreenDigital Video Signals Digital Audio SignalsDigital Control Signal Ieee 1394 Devices CompatibilityUsing the Guide Button to Display ChannelView and Menus NetCommand Controlled Recordings Record To SetupTime-Delayed Recording Copy-Protected MaterialCancel Current Recordings Record List ScreenDisc Search Track List ScreenNetCommand Controlled Peer-to-Peer Connections What is a Peer-to-Peer Connection?Setting up a Peer-to-Peer Connection Canceling a Current Peer-to-Peer ConnectionRestrictions for Traditional VCRs Direct VCR RecordingDirect VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source MediaCommand and Media Card Playback Media Card SlotsInserting a media card For MP3 or WMA Audio PlaybackMedia Command and Media Card Playback Important Notes TV Menu Screen Operations Main Menu Choices Setup Menu Reset Factory Defaults Menu Advanced ConvergenceNetCommand Menu Antenna Menu SQV SuperQuickView Setting the Clock Timer On/OffTime Menu ManualCaptions Menu Captions MenuAnalog Captions Digital CaptionsFonts SizeColor Opacity FontChip Lock Menu ChipEntry Chip Start Time and V-Chip Stop TimeTV Ratings Chip Signal InformationContent Categories Lock By Time Front Button LockAudioVideo Menu AudioVideoSetting Descriptions Analog and Digital Audio SettingAnalog Only Audio Settings Digital Only Audio SettingsVideo Settings Chapter Format Signals Display FormatsFormat Definitions DVD DefinitionsOriginal Signal Operation of PIP and POP POPPIP large PIP small PIP/POP offDevice Menu with Net Command CH up/downVOL up/down DigitsWhen an Ieee 1394 Device is Viewed or Played Bypassing Front Button Lock Appendix a Bypassing the V-Chip LockBypassing the V-Chip Lock This page intentionally blank Component-1 and Component-2 Inputs Input Levels and Timing with Component Video SignalsAppendix B High Definition Input Connection Compatibility Appendix CRemote Control Programming Codes Programming the Remote to Control NetCommand A/V ProductsAppendix C Remote Control Programming Codes DVD PlayersCable Boxes and Satellite Receivers ReceiversMitsubishi A/V Receivers Mitsubishi CD Players Not all functions for all modelsAppendix D On Screen Information Displays Analog ProgramDigital Program Digital Ieee 1394 DeviceAppendix E NetCommand Specialized Device Keys Checkbox NameAppendix F Cleaning and Service For additional assistance, call 800 Diamond Shield installationDiamond Shield Removal For Mitsubishi Dealers and Service Personnel Only Appendix H Cabinet Separation for Model WS-65815Troubleshooting Problem Possible SolutionTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Demo Mode Additional InformationLicensing Information Index Menu 58 Mitsubishi Projection TV Limited Warranty Mitsubishi Projection Television Limited WarrantyMitsubishi TV Software Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc 871D406A10

WS-55815, WS-65815 specifications

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