101. Television Overview
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TV Back Panel, continued
6. S-VIDEO (INPUT 3)
Connect an
7.HDMI™ Inputs (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
HDMI Cable Categories
HDMI cables are available as Category 1 and Cat- egory 2 types.
• Category 2 Cables (also called |
HDMI cables). Newer, HDMI |
players, video games, and |
Category 2 cables, suitable for clock frequen- |
2 TV Set-Up
Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV
The HDMI inputs support uncompressed standard and
Use the HDMI inputs to connect to
Mitsubishi recommends you use category 2 HDMI cables, also called
1.3source devices.
These HDMI inputs can also accept digital DVI video signals. To connect a device’s DVI output to the TV’s HDMI input, use an
The TV’s HDMI inputs are compatible with many
These inputs are HDCP
These inputs are certified for proper interop- erability with other products certified by Simplay™.
8.IR NetCommand Output/External Controller Input
736 and 835 series models. IR emitters connected to this jack are used by the TV’s NetCommand system to send control signals to external IR
When NetCommand is not being used, this jack can be switched to receive wired IR control signals from exter- nal system controllers. To switch this jack for use as an input, connect the external controller’s IR output to this jack, then with the TV remote:
1.Press MENU to display the TV menu.
2.Enter the number sequence 2, 4, 7, 0 to display the Installer menu.
cies up to 340 MHz or data rates of up to 10.2 |
gigabits per second. Use category 2 cables for |
color encodings (i.e., 30 or more bits, also called |
Deep Color). Category 2 cables are also suitable |
for standard HDTV signals. |
• Category 1 Cables (also called standard HDMI |
cables). Category 1 cables may be unmarked. |
They are suitable for standard HDTV 720p, |
1080i, and 1080p signals with |
Use category 1 cables for clock frequencies up |
to 74.25 MHz or data rates of up to 2.23 gigabits |
per second. |
3.Highlight the WIRED IR selection and press ENTER to change the setting from OFF to ON.
If the IR device is disconnected at any time when the TV is turned on, the setting returns to the NetCommand mode (OFF).
Note: When the WIRED IR option is set to ON (control by an external device), the Low Power setting for Energy Mode is unavailable.
9. AUDIO L and R (INPUT 1, INPUT 3)
These are analog stereo inputs shared by more than one video input.
•INPUT 1 stereo audio jacks are for use with INPUT 1 composite video (single yellow cable) or component video (Y Pb Pr cables).
•INPUT 3 stereo audio jacks are for use with INPUT 3 composite video or
10.DVI/PC INPUT AUDIO
Use the DVI/PC INPUT AUDIO jack when connecting a DVI device to one of the TV’s HDMI inputs using a
11. 3D GLASSES EMITTER
Use this jack to connect the special IR emitter supplied with 3D glasses. The emitter will send a signal that synchronizes your 3D glasses with the screen display.
Getting Started
1.Review the important safety, installation, and oper- ating information at the beginning of this book.
2.Choose a location for your TV.
•Allow at least four inches of space on all sides of the TV to help prevent overheating. Over- heating may cause premature failure of the TV as well as shortened lamp life.
•Avoid locations where light may reflect off the screen.
•See the stand requirements under “Important
Information About Your TV.”
3.Install the batteries in the remote control. See the next page for instructions. See page 26. For more on use of the remote control.
4.Plug your TV into a power outlet. The green LED on the front of the TV will start blinking rapidly. After the green LED stops blinking, press the POWER key to power on the TV.
5.When the Welcome screen appears the first time you power on the TV, select a language for TV menus. You can later change the language through the Setup menu.
6.Connect your audio/video (A/V) devices to the TV and perform initial setup.
•See chapter 3, “TV Connections,” for connec- tion diagrams.
•See the following pages for initial TV setup and use of the Auto Input Sensing feature.
•To connect the TV to a personal computer, see “Using the TV with a Personal Computer,” page 16.
•736 and 835 series models: See chapter 6, “NetCommand IR Control,” to perform Net- Command IR “learning” to set up control of your home theater.
7.Mitsubishi recommends you perform a channel scan for channels received on ANT 1 and ANT 2. See “Initial TV Setup” page 13,
8.You can now start watching TV or you can perform additional setup and customization through the TV menus.
TV Operation
1.Review chapter 4, “TV Operation and Features,” for TV features including:
•Input Selection (viewing source). Select a connected program source to watch, such as a VCR, DVD player, or antenna. Press INPUT on the remote control to select from icons for the TV inputs. See “Choosing a Viewing Source,” page 25.
•Program Listings. Press GUIDE to see ChannelView™ listings for programs on ANT 1 and ANT 2. See “ChannelView Channel List- ings,” page 28
•Picture Formats. Press FORMAT to cycle through picture sizes and shapes to find the one best suited to the current program. See “TV Signals and Display Formats,” page 31.
2.To view still and moving digital camera images on the TV, see page 32, “Viewing Camera Files.”
3.736 and 835 series models: To control A/V devices with NetCommand, see page 55, “Operating
Additional TV Setup
1.Review chapter 5, “TV Menus,” to customize TV operation. Press the MENU key to enter the menu system. Some examples of settings you may wish to change include:
•Fav. Use an
•Order. Rearrange the device icons in the Input Selection menu to put frequently used icons near the front. See Inputs > Order, page 47.
•Name. Change the device types that appear in the Input Selection menu. See Inputs > Name options, page 47.
•Parental Locks. Restrict TV viewing by program rating, by channel, or by time of day. You can also disable the
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