OWNER’S GUIDE
MODELS
3D DLP HOME-CINEMA TELEVISION
738 Series 838 Series
TV Model
FCC Declaration of Conformity
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Stand Requirement
5 NetCommand IR Control
Contents
Basic Setup and Operation
TV Features
Internal Fans
Installation and Operating Notes
Lamp Replacement
Important Information About Your TV
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Replacement Parts
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
Important Safety Instructions
169 Widescreen Picture Format
Special Features of Your TV
1080p High-Definition DLP Display System
3D Television
Quick Setup Guide
Package Contents
Installing the Remote Control Batteries
Remote Control
Before You Begin
First-Time Power-On
8 1. Basic Setup and Operation
Controlling Sound Volume
TV CAB/SAT DVD AUDIO VCR
Remote Control
1. Basic Setup and Operation
TV Controls
The TOOLS Key and Menu
10 1. Basic Setup and Operation
previously set up
TV Controls, continued
Symbols
The STATUS Indicator
Sample TV controls and STATUS indicator
System Reset
12 1. Basic Setup and Operation
Setting Up TV Inputs
Using the ANT Antenna Input
Setting Up Inputs with Auto Input Sensing
Auto Input Sensing for Most Devices
Setting Up TV Inputs, continued
When You First Connect a Device
About Auto Input Sensing
Basic TV Operation
14 1. Basic Setup and Operation
TV Connected to an Antenna or Direct Cable Service no cable box
CANCEL
Basic TV Operation, continued
Picture Settings
When to Use
Changing Audio Settings TV Speakers Only
The FORMAT Key and Picture Shape
More TV Features
16 1. Basic Setup and Operation
Feature
HDMI Connection
Using the TV with a Personal Computer
Connecting a Computer to the TV
video signals only. This TV is not
18 1. Basic Setup and Operation
Using the TV with a Personal Computer
Computer Video Adjustments
Image Resolution
GOOD
2 TV Connections
Connection Types and Audio/Video Quality
BEST
Side Inputs
IR-NetCommand
Inputs and Outputs
Main Connection Panel
2b. USB 838 Series
Inputs and Outputs, continued
1. HDMI Inputs High-Definition Multimedia Interface
2a. USB limited use
9b. AUDIO/SURROUND OUTPUT
14. IR-NetCommand Output
HDMI Device
9a. AUDIO OUTPUT
Commonly used with a Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, or DVD Player
Incoming from cable service or satellite dish
Y Pb Pr Component Video Device
DVI Video Device
VCR or other device with composite video output
Antenna or Cable TV Service
VCR or DVD Recorder to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable
Composite Video Device
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A/V Receiver
A/V Receiver with HDMI Output
DVD player
Setup to send audio signals wirelessly to the subwoofer
Wireless Subwoofer
Power-only
USB/USB mini-plug power cable
RCA/RCA
Using the TV Speakers as a Center Channel
Supplemental Audio Connections, continued
HDMI cable
Viewing or Changing the Sleep Timer
28 3 TV Features
Sleep Timer
Setting the Sleep Timer
Press CANCEL
Using ChannelView Listings
Using Custom Channel Banks
3. TV Features
INFO
Signal Definitions
30 3. TV Features
Status Display
With a Standard TV Setup
Using an External Sound System
Controlling A/V Receiver Sound Volume
Disconnecting an A/V Receiver
Effect of Mitsubishi Formats on Picture Types
32 3. TV Features
Picture Shape and Display Formats
Format Definitions
Instructions for earlier software are on page
Initial Setup
3D Video
Enhanced 3D Video Options
3D Video, continued
34 3. TV Features
Checkerboard setting is always required for check- erboard signals
Notes on Using 3D Video Settings
Instructions for later software are on page
Use the Picture 3D Mode menu to enable 3D video
Original 3D Video Options
TV Software Versions 012.05 and earlier
3D Video, continued
3D Safety Requirements
36 3. TV Features
Epilepsy
USB Source Devices 838 Series
Setup
Notes on Using the USB Port
Camera Images and Music Files
Camera Images and Music Files, continued
38 3. TV Features
Using the Photos and Audio Menus
USB Media Setup Menu
Unused
Using an Audio-Only Device
Camera connection using a composite video cable
Photos and Motion Video as Composite Video
Bluetooth icon in Input Selection Menu
Wireless Audio Playback
40 3. TV Features
Pairing the TV with an Audio Playback Device
Sound Projector Technology
Basic Manual Setup
Connecting the TV
Sound Projector 838 Series
5. Adjusting an External Subwoofer
42 3. TV Features
3. Adjusting Beam Angles
4. Adjusting Levels
TV 6 ft. minimum
Auto Setup
Microphone Placement
Start Auto Setup
External Rear Speakers
44 3. TV Features
Connecting the transmitter to the TV
Sound Projector adjustments when using external rear speakers
Required for StreamTV internet media
Home Network Setup
Setup Network, DHCP connection
StreamTV Internet Media
StreamTV Internet Media, continued
46 3. TV Features
Wireless Connection
Setup Network menu, manual connection
Getting Started with VUDU Movies
Using StreamTV Internet Media
Troubleshooting
Using VUDU Apps and VUDU Movies
838 Series. NetCommand IR Control Any Connection Type
48 3. TV Features
Remote Control Programming Any Connection Type
CEC-Enabled HDMI Device HDMI Connection Only
Picture
4 TV Menus
Main Menu
Picture
High
Picture, continued
Picture+
50 4. TV Menus
Picture Perfect
Picture Reset
Using PerfectColor
Using PerfecTint
perform the reset separately for both ADV1 and ADV2
To return to the default values for Advanced
Highlight RESET Pic Mode and press ENTER
Highlight RESET Pic Mode and press ENTER. You must
Center
adjustment
Sound
Sound Audio
Sound SoundPro
Sound, continued
Sound Global
Sound Auto SP
CC 1-CC 4. Standard closed-caption signals
Services
analog when audio from the TV speakers is muted. While watching TV
Caption signals sent by the broadcaster
Setup Timer
Setup
Setup Language
Setup Clock
Notes on Scan and Channel Memorization
Setup, continued
Setup Channel
Adding/Deleting Channels Using the Channel Edit Menu
Select On to see blue accent lighting when the TV is powered on
Setup Energy
Setup Network
notice increased fan noise when using the Bright setting
Inputs
In case of CEC conflicts Turn off CEC signals in these ways
Inputs
Inputs Name
60 4. TV Menus
Inputs, continued
Inputs Order
Inputs Demo
TV Locks
Setting a Pass Code
Resetting a Pass Code
Lock
62 4. TV Menus
Content
Lock, continued
Lock Parental
Lock Other
Lock Time
Lock Channel
Lock Panel
Important Note on NetCommand
64 5 NetCommand IR Control
About NetCommand IR Control
NetCommand IR home-theater control is avail- able on 838 series TVs
Connecting IR-NetCommand Output
Placement
5. NetCommand IR Control 838 Series
The New Device Found screen displays when you connect the IR emitter
66 5. NetCommand IR Control 838 Series
NetCommand Setup
Initial NetCommand Setup
NetCommand and Device-Specific Keys
Special Operation Description and Setup
NetCommand Setup, continued
Operating NetCommand-Controlled Devices
Adding or Removing Device Keys from NetCommand Control
CANCEL as the Cancel or Exit Function
Operating NetCommand-Controlled Devices, continued
68 5. NetCommand IR Control 838 Series
Cancel
Power On
NetCommand Specialized Device Keys
Operating NetCommand-Controlled Devices, continued
5. NetCommand IR Control 838 Series
Receiver
Controlling an A/V Receiver after NetCommand Setup
Switching Audio to and from the A/V Receiver
Controlling A/V Receiver Power
Setup to Control A/V Receiver Power and Volume
Setting Up A/V Receiver Control
Power and Volume
6. NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver 838 Series
More About Using an HDMI Connection
Setting Up A/V Receiver Control, continued
Automatic Audio/Video Switching Over an HDMI Connection
72 6. NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver 838 Series
6. NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver 838 Series
Setup to Control Automatic Audio and Video Switching via HDMI
Before You Begin
Setting Up A/V Receiver Control, continued
Setting Up A/V Receiver Control, continued
74 6. NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver 838 Series
NetCommand Control of a Device Con- nected to an HDMI A/V Receiver
6. Open the Inputs Learn menu
Appendix B Bypassing the Parental Lock
Appendix A Programming the Remote Control
Appendix E Troubleshooting
Appendices
Page
CANCEL on some models CHANNEL UP/DN for track skip on some models
Appendix A Programming the Remote Control
POWER
VOLUME
2. Press keys 9 9 3 VOLUME UP
Appendix A Programming the Remote Control, continued
Programming the Remote Control
Stop, VOLUME UP, or MUTE
Audio Amplifiers
Audio Accessories
Video Accessories
Appendices79
Appendix A Programming the Remote Control, continued
80 Appendices
Satellite Receivers
VCRs
VCRs
Appendices81
Appendix A Programming the Remote Control, continued
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82 Appendices
Blu-ray and HD-DVD
Appendix A Programming the Remote Control, continued
Appendices83
Appendix B Bypassing the Parental Lock
Mitsubishi Home Theater TV
Bypassing the Parental Lock
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84 Appendices
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If the New Device Found Screen
To use HDMI Control, you must enable it in both the TV and the device
Appendix C HDMI Control of CEC Devices
Enabling HDMI Control of CEC Devices
HDMI cable
Appendix C HDMI Control of CEC Devices, continued
HDMI Control of an HDMI A/V Receiver and Connected Devices
86 Appendices
Resolving CEC Conflicts
Using HDMI Control
CEC-enabled VCR, DVD, and DVR functions that may be available
CEC-enabled A/V receiver functions that may be available
To Receive a Replacement Lamp Under Warranty
Lamp-Cartridge Replacement
tridge housing. Keep lamp cartridge horizontal during removal. Do
does setting Lamp Energy to Bright
Appendices89
Lamp-Cartridge Replacement
Installing the New Lamp Cartridge
Appendix D TV Care, continued
Remote Control Tips
Cleaning Recommendations
Care of the Remote Control
General Cleaning Precautions
Reset Name
Appendix E Troubleshooting
TV Reset Comparison Guide
Service and Customer Support
System Reset
Appendix E Troubleshooting, continued
A/V Reset
affected by Picture Reset
General TV Operation
Symptom
Appendices93
VUDU
Symptom
94 Appendices
TV Channels
Appendix E Troubleshooting, continued
Change Lamp Energy from Standard to Bright
TV Power On/Off
Appendices
Picture
Appendix E Troubleshooting, continued
96 Appendices
Sound
Check that DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT and/or AUDIO/SURROUND
Appendix E Troubleshooting, continued
NetCommand IR Control NetCommand-equipped models only
Appendices97
Home Network
Trademark and License Information
Network Service Disclaimer
Trademark and License Information
98 Trademark and License Information
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Mitsubishi TV Software
Trademark and License Information
END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR EMBEDDED SOFTWARE
Version 3, 29 June
GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
100 Trademark and License Information
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5. Conveying Modified Source Versions
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Trademark and License Information
4. Conveying Verbatim Copies
9. Acceptance Not Required for Having Copies
102 Trademark and License Information
15. Disclaimer of Warranty
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Version 2, June
GNU General Public License
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Trademark and License Information
104 Trademark and License Information
NO WARRANTY
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Mitsubishi Home-Cinema Television Limited Warranty
Warranty105
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106 Warranty
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Index
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108 Index
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