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