Connecting a Computer to the TV | Mitsubishi Electronics LT-46231

Chapter 7. Using the TV with a Personal Computer

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Connecting a Computer to the TV

Computer with DVI Digital Monitor Output

Required: DVI-to-DVI cable, stereo audio cables

If the computer’s audio output is a single mini jack, a mini audio-to-RCA-male “Y” adapter cable is also required.

1.Connect the DVI-to-DVI cable from the computer DVI output to the PC-DVIjack on the TV back panel.

2.Connect the left (white) and right (red) audio cables from AUDIO OUT on the PC back panel to PC- DVI AUDIO on the TV back panel.

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Computer with HDMI Digital Monitor Output

Required: HDMI-to-DVI cable or an HDMI cable with an HDMI/DVI adapter, stereo audio cables

If the computer’s audio output is a single mini jack, a mini audio-to-RCA-male “Y” adapter cable is also required.

1.Connect the computer’s HDMI output to the TV’s PC-DVIjack. Use either an HDMI-to-DVI cable or an HDMI cable with an HDMI/DVI adapter.

2.Connect the left (white) and right (red) audio cables from the computer’s AUDIO OUT to PC-DVI AUDIO on the TV back panel.

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Figure 2. Connecting a personal computer with DVI Monitor Output

Figure 3. Connecting a personal computer with an HDMI monitor output

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Mitsubishi Electronics LT-46231, LT-37132 manual Connecting a Computer to the TV, Computer with DVI Digital Monitor Output

Contents

LT-37132 LT-46231 U T I O N For Your Records Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, IncModel Number check one LT-37132 LT-46231 Serial Number Purchase Date Contents TV Menu Settings TV Operation and FeaturesNetCommand Functions Using the TV with a Personal Computer TV Guide On Screen Access Requirements Demo Mode General Cleaning Warnings LCD Screen CleaningTop and Sides of the TV Unauthorized Software Read, Retain and Follow All Instructions Important Safeguards Power Lines To order a Wall Mount Kit PSM-2031 Stand Removal InstructionsWall Mount Kit Television Overview Package Contents Special Features of Your TV Special Features of Your TV Package Contents PC Connectivity NetCommand Home Network Control SystemDigital Cable Ready CableCARD TV Guide On Screen Interactive Program Guide System System Reset Button TV Front Panel, Power Button and IndicatorsMemory Reset Front Control Panel LED Color TV Condition Additional Information POWER/TIMER IndicatorStatus Indicator Input 1 and 2 Inputs Back and Side PanelsComponent 1, 2 and 3 Inputs ANT 1/MAIN Located next to IR Bottom viewEmitter jack #11 Audio only Hdmi 1 IR Emitter NetCommandDTVLINK/IEEE CableCARD Slot CableCARD menu Network Setup Using a CableCARDCableCARD Technology CableCARD Menu Cable Management TV Connections Connection Types Picture Quality Name Signal TypeVideo and Combined Audio/Video Connections Audio Connections Digital Video and Home Recording Ieee 1394 FireWire ConnectionsConnection Type into the TV Effect on Home Recording Hdmi or DVI Can be used with a CableCARD Wall Outlet Cable no cable box Antennas with Separate UHF and VHF Leads Antenna with a Single LeadFor an antenna with flat twin leads For cable or antenna with coaxial lead Optional VCR to an Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable VCR to a Cable Box Audio & Video Connecting a VCR to a cable box Connecting an Hdmi device Receiver Sound System DVD Player with Component Video Camcorder Older Cable Box Hub Connection Method Ieee 1394 DevicesDirect Device-To-Device Method Ieee 1394 Camcorders Tips for Connecting Ieee 1394 Devices IR Emitter NetCommand/G-Link and TV Guide On Screen Helpful Hints for NetCommand Connections TV Setup Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV Care of the Remote Controls Installing the Remote Control BatteriesUsing the Two IR Sensors Controlling Sound Volume Changing Channels Using the TV’s Setup Menu When You First Power On the TV Setting the Clock Automatically Setup MenuSetting the Clock Manually On/Off Set Day When You First Connect a DeviceSet Time Device Ieee 1394 Connections More About Auto Input SensingIeee 1394 Device with an Analog Connection DVD DVD2 Initial NetCommand Setup for Most Device Types Initial NetCommand SetupWhat You Need to Know About NetCommand NetCommand Specialized Device Keys Additional Setup Using NetCommand Menu Add or Remove Device Keys from NetCommand Control Set Up TV Guide On ScreenReview TV Connections To Turn Off Unused Antenna Inputs Set Up NetCommand Control of an A/V Receiver Other Options on the NetCommand MenuLearn A/V Receiver Power and Volume Keys Set Up Automatic Switching of A/V Receiver Audio Inputs Overview of A/V receiver connections described AV Receiver Setup TV Operation and Features Record/Playback Keys Remote ControlOverview Low Battery Indicator Sleep TimerResetting the Remote Control Feature Instructions Using ChannelViewChoosing a Program Source ChannelView Channel Listings Analog Program Status DisplayDigital Program Digital Ieee 1394 Device Operation Split ScreenSplit Screen Operations Instructions PAUSE. Press PC-DVI ‡ TV Inputs for Split ScreenHdmi no 1080p Hdmi 1080p ‡ Signal Definitions TV Signals and Picture FormatsDVD Definitions TV Picture Format Definitions TV Picture Formats Alternate Method Manual and Power SwivelTo use the Power Swivel feature for LT-37132 TV Menu Settings Menu Screens Remote Control Buttons3D Graphical Menu System Main Menu DVD2 VCR Input Name MenuDVD Icon Order Menu Record MenuTo Remove the Icon for an Hdmi Device To change the icon order Terminology Channel Menu Using FAV Channels FAV Setup Using the Channel MenuFAV Setup Using Only the Remote Control FAV Channel Menu Font Captions Menu Color SizeBackground Opacity Font Front Panel Lock Parental Lock Menu Parental Lock MenuLock by Time Parental Lock Menu Other Ratings Menu Ratings Menu Bypassing the Ratings Lock and Lock by Time TV Content Categories Chip Signal InformationTV Ratings Movie Ratings Audio/Video Menu Analog and Digital Audio Settings Ieee 1394 Amplifier Settings Analog-Only Audio SettingsDigital-Only Audio Settings Set PerfectColor adjustments independently for each TV input Video Settings Contrast Brightness Personal Computer Video SettingsPage NetCommand Functions Additional Functions Power Devices On/Off Time-Delayed Recording from the Menu NetCommand-Controlled RecordingImmediate Recording from the Menu TV Guide On Screen and the Record List Cancelling Recordings Time-Delayed Recording from ChannelViewTo Cancel a Recording in Progress To Cancel a Scheduled Recording Default Digital Recording Device Record SetupSetting Up Analog VCR Recordings with TV Guide On Screen Record List Direct VCR Recording from an Antenna or Cable Source Switching Between Analog and Digital Ieee 1394 Outputs Using Ieee 1394 DevicesIeee 1394 Devices and the Input Selection Menu Recording to Ieee 1394 Devices To Power On or Off a Compatible Ieee 1394 Device TV Remote Control and Ieee 1394 Devices Disc Track List Screen DiscsDisc Search by Time Copying A/V Disc Recordings NetCommand Functions Using the TV with a Personal Computer To Remove the Computer Icon from the Input Selection Menu SetupVideo Adjustments Computer with Hdmi Digital Monitor Output Connecting a Computer to the TVComputer with DVI Digital Monitor Output Computer with VGA 15-Pin Monitor Output Analog Video Connecting a computer with a VGA 15-pin monitor output Select Control Panel Adjusting Image Resolution Format Reduced Standard Computer Display Formats Appendix D Troubleshooting Appendix B SpecificationsPage Bypassing the Parental Lock Appendix a Bypassing the Parental Lock This page intentionally left blank Inputs Description Qty Signal Type Input Speciﬁcations Appendix B SpecificationsPicture Technology Reception Outputs Description Qty Output Speciﬁcations Environmental Conditions Model Operating TemperatureDigital Interfaces Hdmi Functions Available for Other A/V Devices Appendix C Programming the Remote Control Method 1 Code Entry Programming the Remote ControlMethod 2 Code Search Code Verification Audio Lock Universal A/V Receiver Control If the Remote Control does not Operate the TV ProperlyProgramming Codes Audio Ampliﬁers Brand Code CD Players Brand Code KLH Cable Boxes Brand Code LXI DVD Players/Recorders Brand Code NSC JSI Satellite Receivers Brand Code Laser Disc Players Brand Code ABS VCRs and DVRs Brand Code STS TV Reset Functions Appendix D TroubleshootingReset Name When to Use How to Use Resulting Action Demo Mode Off button Support Service and SupportService TV Channels Symptom Remarks General TV Operation Symptom Remarks Picture Symptom Remarks TV Power On/Off Symptom Remarks 113 Indicators Symptom RemarksSound Symptom Remarks Ieee 1394 Devices Symptom Remarks Ieee 1394 Recording Symptom Remarks NetCommand Symptom Remarks Symptom Remarks 117 Trademark and License Information Mitsubishi TV Software 119 Mitsubishi LCD Flat Panel Hdtv Limited Warranty Index VCR System Reset MDEAservice@mdea.comDemo Mode