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