Mitsubishi Electronics WD-73C1, WD-73CA1 User Manual 2

ELECTRIC

3D DLPTM HOME-CINEMA

TELEVISION

MODELS

WD-73640 WD-73C1 WD-73CA1

BASIC OWNER'S GUIDE

This manual provides basic connection, setup, and operating instructions. For use of additional fea= tures of this television, please visit our website at www.Mitsubishi=tv.com to view or download a sup=

plemental Owner's Guide. Follow the Support link to the Product Documents page.

• For questions: Visit our website at www.mitsubishi=tv.com.

E-mail us at TVSupport@mevsa.com.

Call Consumer Relations at 800-332-2119 for operational or connection assistance.

• For information on System Reset, please see the back cover.

• To order replacement or additional remote controls, visit our website at www.mitsuparts.com or call

800-553-7278.

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the

presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle isintended

to alert the user to the presenceof important oper-

ating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

MAINS DISCONNECTION: The mains plug is used as the disconnect device. The mains plug shall remain readily operable.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do

not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

This apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Cet appareil ne doit pas etre expose A des gouttes ou A des eclaboussures et aucun objet rempli d'un liquide, comme un vase, ne doit etre place sur I'appareil.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth

defects or other reproductive harm. TV WEIGHT: This TV is heavy. Exercise extreme care

when lifting or moving it. Lift or move the TV with a

minimum of two adults. To prevent damage to the TV, avoid jarring or moving it while it is turned on. Always

power off your TV, unplug the power cord, and disconnect all cables before moving it.

Stand Requirement

CAUTION: Use these Mitsubishi TV models only with the

Mitsubishi stand model shown here. Other stands can

result in instability and possibly cause injury.

Custom cabinet installation must allow for proper air circulation around the television.

TV Software

Do not attempt to update the software of this TV with

software or USB drives not provided by or authorized by

Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. Non- authorized software may damage the TV and will not be covered by the warranty.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Product: Projection Television Receiver Models: WD-73640

WD-73Cll WD-73CA1

Responsible Party:

Telephone:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Note: This equipment has beentested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursu- ant to part 15 of the FCCRules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment gener- ates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep- tion, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and

the receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on acircuit dif-

ferent from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV techni-

cian for help.

Changes or modifications notexpressly approved by

Mitsubishicould causeharmful interference and would voidthe user's authority to operate this equipment.

Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions

America, Inc.

9351 Jeronimo Road

Irvine, CA 92618-1904

1 (800) 332-2119

Canadian Notice

For Model WD-73CA1

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Cana-

dian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme

& la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Children and TV Viewing

The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages televi-

sion viewing for children younger than two years of age.

Note: Features and specifications described in this owner's guide are subject to change without notice.

For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119

Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................ 4

Basic Setup and Operation

Package Contents ....................... 5

Installing the Remote Control Batteries ......... 5

TV Overview ........................... 5

Before You Begin ........................ 5

Remote Control ......................... 6

Setting Up and Using TV Inputs .............. 7

Basic TV Operation ....................... 9

TV Menus ............................ 12

2 TV Connections

Before You Begin ....................... 13

Connection Types and Audio/Video Quality .... 13

Input and Output Jacks ................... 14

Connection Diagrams .................... 15

3 TV Features

FAV (Favorites) ......................... 19

Sleep Timer ........................... 19

ChannelView Channel Listings .............. 20

3D Video ............................. 21

Appendices

Appendix A: Auto Input Sensing ............ 24

Appendix B: TV Care .................... 25

Appendix C: Troubleshooting .............. 28

Mitsubishi TV Software .................... 32

Warranty .............................. 36

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Lamp Replacement

For lamp-replacement instructions, see Appendix B.

To Order a Replacement Lamp Under Warranty

Visit our website www.mitsuparts.com or call

(800) 553-7278. Please have television model number,

serial number, and proof of purchase available.

To Order a Replacement Lamp After Warranty

Visit our website at www.mitsuparts.com or call

(800) 553-7278. Please have the television model

number available. Order new lamp part number

915B455011.

For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119

important Safety instructions

Please read the following safeguards for your TV and

retain for future reference. Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television.

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus

(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two

blades with one wider than the other. A grounding

type plug has two blades and a third grounding

prong. The wide blade or the third prong are

provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)

Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

LEAD IN WIRE

DISCHARGE UNIT

ELECTRIC SERVICE

T_'_POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PARTH)

(NEC ARTICLE 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

,(NEC ARTICLE 810-21)

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ELECTRODE SYSTEM

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speci- fied by the manufacturer or have the same character- istics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

11)

Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)

Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table specified

by the manufacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid

injury from tip-over.

13)

Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long

periods of time.

14)

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been

damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or

plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has

been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

For assistance call 1(800} 332-2119

BasicSetu and tion

Package Contents

Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure that you have received everything.

Remote

Control

Two AA

Batteries

Basic Quick

Owner's Setup

Guide Guide

Product

Registration Card

Installing the Remote Control Batteries

1, Remove the remote control's back cover by

gently pressing in the tab and lifting off the cover. Load the batteries, making sure the polarities

(+)and (-) are correct. For best results, insert

the negative (-) end first.

3, Snap the cover back in place.

The remote control

requires two

AA batteries.

TV Overview

Sample TV controls and

location of the STATUS indicator. See page 31.

-- CH + INPUT T JL- ENTER

.Rear Connection

Jacks

.Lamp-Compartment

Door

TV Control Panel

Buttons on the control panel duplicate some keys on the remote control.

To display the main menu, press INPUTand VOL+simul- taneously for about 10 seconds. Press and hold INPUT

and VOL+for 10 seconds to clear the menu.

System Reset

If the TV fails to respond to the remote control, the control-panel buttons, or will not power on/off, perform System Reset. Press and hold the POWERbutton on the control panel for ten seconds.

JJiIl_

Before You Begin

1, Review the important safety, installation, and oper-

ating information at the beginning of this book. Choose a location for your TV.

° See the stand requirements on page 2. ° 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.

° Avoid locations where light may reflect off the

screen.

3, Install the batteries inthe remote control. 4, Plug the TV into an AC power outlet.

For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119

6 1. Basic Setup and Operation

Remote Control

Aim the remote control at the TV screen. The TV can detect control signals over the entire

screen area.

Sleep Timer, page 19

Number/letter keys

Channel tuning, page 8 Pass-code entry

(_ Powers TV on or off.

Adds a separator in digital channel

numbers. Clears some menu entries.

Mutes the TV speakers. Not used in this model.

VOL Controls volume of TV speakers.

CH Changes channels; moves to another

PAGEpage in a menu or list.

_ Selects a channel number or menu item.

_©_, Navigation and adjustment controls

| ChannelView channel listings. Set the

TV clock to receive correct updates.

| TV status or TV help (page 11_

Returnsto the previous channel.

Displays up to nine favorite

sources, page 19. Changes picture shape, page

10 Freezesa broadcast TV picture

Press to select a TV input,

page 8.

Audio settings Video settings

Displays or clears the TV main menu (page 12). In menus,

steps back one menu. Clears all menus and on-screen

displays.

For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119

First-Time Power-On

1, Install batteries in the remote control. See page 5.

Aim the emitter (bulb) end of the remote control

at the TV and press the

POWERkey (_. Wait for the

Welcome screen.

If you wish to change the menu language to EspaSol, press Y then ENTER.

Press t_ to move to the

energy-mode selections. Select Home.

1. Basic Setup and Operation 7

Welcome Screen Energy Options

• Mitsubishi recommends the Home setting, which produces a picture suitable for home viewing and uses less power.

• The Retail setting looks best under the bright lighting often found in commercial settings. In

this mode, the TV uses more power than when in the Home setting.

This table compares energy choices offered in the Welcome screen.

Picture Mode Bright Brilliant Lamp Energy Standard Bright

Press I_ to highlight EXIT. Press ENTERto clear the menu.

Setting Up and Using TV inputs

The ANT (Antenna) Input

If using an antenna or direct cable service (no cable box), connect the incoming coaxial cable to the TV's ANT input. Refer to page 16.

You must perform a channel scan to enable recep= tion of digital channels, if you skip this step, the TV

can receive only analog channels. The channel scan will search for high-definition and standard-definition channels available in your area. Note: Direct cable service will not include scrambled or premium chan-

nels.

Memorizing Channels with Channel Scan

1, Power on the TV.

Press MENUand open the Setup > Channel menu.

Use the Picture > Video menu to change the Picture Mode.

Use the Setup > Energy menu to change Lamp Energy.

Highlight Ant Air ifconnected to an over-the-air antenna. Highlight Ant

Cable for service over direct cable (no cable box). Press ENTERto add a

check. Select the scan type.

• For first-time setup, highlight All channels.

• To scan for channels not already in memory, highlight Add only new channels. Press

ENTERto add a check.

& Highlight Scan and press ENTER.

Channel memorization may take up to 15 minutes to complete.

To stop channel memorization before completion, press CANCEL.

Start channel memorization from the Setup > Channel menu.

3, Press V to enter the menu.

At any time after Channel Scan,

• Use the Setup > Channel > Edit menu to add or delete individual channels from memory.

• Repeat the All channels scan if you reposition the antenna or move the TV to a new geographic area

with a different channel line-up.

For assistance call 1(800} 332-2119

8 1. Basic Setup and Operation

Setting Up and Using TV inputs, continued

Setting Up Inputs with Auto Input Sensing

Connection information starts on page 13. Learn more about Auto Input Sensing on page 24.

1, Power on the TV.

Power on the devices to ensure detection.

3, Connect one device to the TV, making note of the

TV input jack. The TV will display the New Device Found screen if

the connection type is detectable.

4, Highlight the device type in the on-screen list and

press ENTER.The name you select here will appear in the Input Selection menu.

More About the input Selection Menu

• To assign helpful names to the icons, see the Inputs > Name menu.

• To remove unwanted Antenna or HDMI device icons from the Input Selection menu, see the Inputs >

Name menu.

• To rearrange the icons, use the Inputs > Order menu.

Detailed information on using these menus is in the supplemental Owner's Guide at

www.mitsubishi-tv.com.

Watching Broadcast TV

TV Connected to an Antenna or Direct Cable

Service (no cable box)

Note: Perform channel memorization to enable recep-

tion of digital channels. See page 7. 1, Press INPUTto display the Input Selection menu.

Highlight the antenna or cable icon and press ENTER.

Sample New Device Found screen,

Press EXITto close the New Device Found screen.

& Repeat the preceding steps for each additional

device you want to add.

Selecting an Input to Watch

1, Press INPUT.

Press 4 !_ and V to highlight an input icon.

Sample Input Selection menu, DVD input selected

3, Press ENTERto switch to the input.

Note: In most cases, to see a named icon for a con-

nected device (as in the samples), you must first assign a name either

• When the device is first connected and the New Device Found menu offers a choice of names.

• By using the Inputs > Name menu to assign or change a name at any time after

the TV has detected the connection.

Sample Input Selection menu, antenna input selected

3, To tune to a channel from the ANT input, use any of

these methods.

• Enter the channel number using the number keys on the remote control and press _.

For a two-part digital channel, such as 3-1,

press3

• Press _to change channels one channel at

a time.

• Press and hold _to speed through channels.

• Press _ to return to the previous channel.

• Use the Fav (Favorites) feature to tune to up to nine favorite channels. See page 19.

• Press _to display ChanneIView channel listings. Highlight a channel number, then

press _to tune.

• Set up ChannelView custom channel banks

and use the _ key to tune within predefined groups of channels.

For assistance call 1(800} 332-2119

Basic TV Operation

1. Basic Setup and Operation 9

Picture Settings

To get the best picture under different viewing condi- tions, set the Picture Mode first before changing other

video settings.

1, Press VIDEO.

Press • until the Picture Mode option displays.

3, Press • to make one of these selections:

Brilliant Under very bright lighting Game With gaming consoles (inputs

named Game or PC only)

Bright For most daytime viewing Natural For most nighttime viewing

4, Press • to display the name of another adjustment.

Press • • to make the adjustment.

6, Wait a few seconds and the display will clear. More picture adjustments can be found in these menus:

• Picture > Video

• Picture > Picture Plus

• Picture > 3D Mode (page 21)

Audio Controls

Controlling Sound Volume

Press V0L to adjust the sound level of the TV speakers.

Changing Audio Settings (TV Speakers Only)

1, Press AUDIO.

Press • to display the name of the adjustment you want.

3, Press •to change.

Using an External Sound System

To switch from the internal TV speakers to an external sound system:

1, Press AUDIO.

Press • to display the TV Speakers option.

3, Press • to select either On (to hear sound from

the TV speakers) or Off (to hear sound from an external sound system).

See page 17 for suggestions on connecting your sound system to the TV.

Disconnecting an A/V Receiver When you disconnect an A/V receiver, change the TV

Speakers setting to On to hear sound from the TV speakers. Use the Sound > Audio > TV Speakers

menu.

HDMI Control (CEC-Enabled HDMI A/V Receiver)

The TV's remote control may control some functions of the A/V receiver. See the supplemental Owner's Guide

at www.mitsubishi-tv.com.

For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119

10 1. Basic Setup and Operation

Basic TV Operation, continued

The FORMAT Key and Picture Shape

Sample Uses of the FORMATKey

to cycle through picture shapes for the current

image. The TV will

t Press the FORMATkey

remember the format you last used on each input.

For more on TV formats and signal types, see the supplemental Owner's

Guide at www.mitsubishi-tv.com.

You can use the FORMATkey to display the image as originally intended or to reduce or eliminate black areas at the edges.

I I

High-definition signal with

squarish 4:3 image embedded.

The image is narrower than the

!6:9 screen; unused areas at

the sides are filled with black.

Standard 2.35:1 anamorphic DVD image; unused areas at the top and bottom are filled with black (letterbox effect).

More TV Features

See the supplemental Owner's Guide at www.mitsubishi=tv.com for more on these and other

topics.

• Parental controls (Lock menu). Requires first setting a pass code.

• TV Clock (Setup > Clock menu). Set the TV Clock if you plan to use the TV Timer, ChanneIView channel listings, or the TV's Lock by Time feature.

• Changing input names inthe Input Selection menu (Inputs > Name menu)

• HDMI (CEC) control of other A/V devices

• Using the TV with a computer

Wide Expand mode stretches the picture sideways to fill the

screen.

Zoom mode. The picture fills

the screen. Aft four edges are cropped in this mode.

For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119

Status Display

Press the INF0 key to see the on-screen status

display. The most common displays are

shown here.

Channel Numbers for Over=the=Air Reception or Reception by Direct

Cable Note: All signals are automatically

converted to 1080p for display.

Standard-Definition Analog Channels

Cable Reception Channel 3

/ /

Receiving Standard-Definition Analog Signal (480i)

Standard-Definition Digital Channels

Over-the-Air Main Channel 7

Antenna Reception Sub-Channel I

1. Basic Setup and Operation 11

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Sample information from the on-screen status display

AntennaDVD DVR GameSat.Rcvr.

1. Current Input. Examples:

2. Audio Indicator. Key: TV speakers _ External sound system $_ Mute

3. Channel number (antenna source only)

Digital channel includes major and sub-channel numbers.

4. Digital channel name (if broadcast); antenna source only.

5. V-Chip rating (models WD-73640 and WD-73Cll, U.S. only)

• Antenna source only for digital signal

• Antenna or VIDEO composite jack for analog signal

6. Program name (if broadcast); digital antenna source only

7. Program description (if broadcast); digital source, antenna only. Press the INFOkey additional times to see more of the description if available.

8. Sleep Timer remaining time

9. Day and time

10. Signal type being received. See "Signal Definitions" on this page.

11. Screen format in use

12. Program audio indicator (antenna source only)

13. Available language (digital source, antenna only)

14. Signal-strength indicator (digital source, antenna only)

Receiving Standard-Definition Digital Signal (SD)

High-Definition Digital Channels

Over-the-Air Main Channel 7

Antenna Reception Sub-Channel 1

Receiving High-Definition Digital Signal (HD)

Signal Definitions

480i: Standard-definition, older type interlaced signals from the ANT,

composite VIDEO, component Y Pb Pr, or HDMI jacks.

480p: Standard-definition progressive-scan signals on the ANT,

component Y Pb Pr, or HDMI jacks. 720p and 1080i: High-definition signals received through the ANT,

component Y Pb Pr,or HDMI jacks. These signals are always 16:9 (widescreen), but may contain embedded 4:3 images with sidebars.

1080p: High-definition signals from a PC, Blu-ray player, or some

satellite and set-top boxes; HDMI inputs only.

For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119

12 1. Basic Setup and Operation

TV Menus

Press MENUon the remote control to open the main menu. Find detailed descriptions of all menus in the sup- plemental Owner's Guide at www.mitsubishi=tv.com.

Picture

Video Basic picture settings

Picture+ Specialized picture controls

Reset Reset of sound and picture adjustments

for the current input

Advanced

3D Mode Setup for 3D viewing. See page 21.

Highly customized picture adjust- ments for each input. Mitsubishi recommends these adjustments be made only by a trained professional

installer.

Inputs

Name Name assignments for TV inputs

HDMI Setup for HDMI Control (CEC) of exter-

Control nal devices

Order Setup of icons in the Input Selection

Update Instructions for updating TV software.

Sound

Basic audio settings

Captions

Settings for closed captions

Setup

Language Menu language

Clock Set the TV clock to use the TV Timer, to

use ChanneIView listings, or to lock the TV by time.

Timer Setup for the TV Timer. The Timer tells

the TV to power on automatically at a time you set. Set the TV clock before using the TV Timer.

Channel Setup for a channel scan on the ANT

input; addition to or deletion of channels from TV memory

Energy Controls for TV energy usage

Lock

Parental Controls to limit TV use by content

ratings (composite video and antenna inputs only). Offered on WD-73640 and WD-73C1, U.S. only.

Time Setup to lock the TV by time of day. Set

the TV clock before using this menu.

Channel Setup to lock specific channels (antenna

input only)

Panel Control-panel lock

Other

Controls to limit TV use based on rating systems that may come into effect in the future (digital channels on the antenna input only). Offered on WD-73640 and WD-73C1, U.S. only.

For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119

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