This manual provides basic connection, setup, and operating instructions. For use of additional features of this television, please visit our website at www.Mitsubishi-tv.com to view or download a supplemental 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.
®
642 Series only
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating 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 être exposé à des gouttes ou
à des éclaboussures et aucun objet rempli d’un liquide,
comme un vase, ne doit être placé sur l’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.
CAUTION: When selecting a stand, base, or other furniture to support the TV, please make sure it is designed
with the appropriate dimensions for stability and to
support the TV’s weight plus the weight of any additional
equipment you plan to store.
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 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-73642
WD-82642
WD-73C12
WD-82C12
Responsible
Party:
Telephone:1 (800) 332-2119
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 been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, 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 reception, which can be determined by turning 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 a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
Mitsubishi could cause harmful interference and would
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Children and TV Viewing
The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages
media use by children younger than two years. For more
information, visit www.aap.org <http://www.aap.org/>.
Note: Features and specifications described in this
owner’s guide are subject to change without notice.
Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions
America, Inc.
9351 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618-1904
For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions ................ 4
1 Basic Setup and Operation
Package Contents
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 Connec tions
Before You Begin ....................... 13
Connection Types and Audio/Video Quality
Input and Output Jacks
Connection Diagrams .................... 15
3 TV Feature s
FAV (Favorites)
Sleep Timer ........................... 19
3D Video ............................. 20
....................... 5
.... 13
................... 14
......................... 19
Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions
America and the Environment
As part of its ongoing environmental efforts, Mitsubishi
Electric Visual Solutions America, Inc. (MEVSA) joined
the Electronic Manufacturers Recycling Management
Company’s (MRM) national recycling initiative. Your
MEVSA TV can be recycled at no charge to the consumer through MRM’s growing infrastructure of dropoff locations around the United States.
We encourage all of our customers to recycle their used
electronics. All waste computer monitors, portable
computers, digital picture frames, televisions, portable
DVD players, desktop printers, VCRs, and video game
consoles should be recycled.
For a listing of MRM recycling drop-off locations,
please visit www.MRMrecycling.com. MRM can also
be reached toll free at 1-888-769-0149
For more information about Maine’s electronic waste
law, please visit the Maine Department of Environmental
Protection website at www.maine.gov/dep/rwm/ewaste/
index.htm.
Appendices
Appendix A: Auto Input Sensing ............ 23
Appendix B: TV Care .................... 24
Appendix C: Troubleshooting .............. 27
Mitsubishi TV Software .................... 31
Warranty .............................. 37
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER’S ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820-40 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES
GUIDELINES FOR THE PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS
CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.
THIS REMINDER IS
For other states please check your state or local government web sites for more information about local
laws and recycling options.
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
915B455012.
For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119
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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.
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) 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
ANTE NNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTE NNA
DISCHAR GE UNIT
(NE C AR TICL E 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC ARTICLE 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NE C AR T 250, P AR T H)
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 specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics 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.
To avoid the risk of injury to the eyes and face, do not
look directly into the air vents while the television is
operating.
To avoid the risk of fire, do not use flammable solvents
(such as benzene or paint solvents) or flammable aerosols (such as polishes, cleaners, or insecticides) near
the television while it is operating or cooling.
For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119
1
5
Basic Setup and Operation
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
AA
AA
Basic
Owner’s
Guide
Product
Registration
Card
Quick
Setup
Guide
Installing the R emote Control
Batteries
1.
Remove the remote control’s back cover by
gently pressing in the tab and lifting off the cover.
2.
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.
1
The remote
control
requires two
AA batteries.
TV Overview
Sample TV controls and
location of the STATUS
indicator. See page 30 .
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
taneously for about 10 seconds. Press and hold
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
control panel for ten seconds.
INPUT
POWER
and
VOL+ simul-
button on the
INPUT
Before You Begin
2
1.
Review the important safety, installation, and operating information at the beginning of this book.
2.
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. Overheating may cause premature failure of the TV.
• Avoid locations where light may reflect off the
screen.
3.
Install the batteries in the remote control.
4.
Plug the TV into an AC power outlet.
(120 V AC, 60 Hz)
For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119
61. Basic Setup and Operation
Re mote 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
Adds a separator in digital channel
numbers. Clears some menu entries.
Powers TV on or off.
Returns to the previous channel.
LAST
MUTE
TOOLS
GUIDE
Mutes the TV speakers.
Not used in this model.
VOL
Controls volume of TV speakers.
Changes channels; moves to another
CH
PAGE
page in a menu or list.
ENTER
Selects a channel number or menu item.
Navigation and adjustment controls
Not used in this model.
TV status or TV help ( page 11 )
INFO
FAV
FORMAT
FREEZE
INPUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
MENU
EXIT
Displays up to nine favorite
sources, page 19 .
Changes picture shape,
page 10
Freezes a broadcast TV picture
Press to select a TV input,
page 8 .
Audio settings
Video settings
Displays or clears the TV main
menu ( page 12 ).
steps back one menu.
Clears all menus and onscreen displays.
In menus,
For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119
1. Basic Setup and Operation7
First-Time Power-On
1.
Install batteries in the remote control. See page 5 .
Welcome Screen Energy Options
2.
Aim the emitter (bulb) end
of the remote control at the
TV and press the
Wait for the Welcome
.
screen.
3.
If you wish to change the
menu language to Español,
press then
4.
Press to move to the
energy-mode selections.
Select Home.
POWER
ENTER
key
.
• 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.
HomeRetail
Picture ModeBright
Lamp Energy
StandardBright
Brilliant
5.
Press to highlight
Press ENTER
to clear the menu.
EXIT.
Settin g 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 reception 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 channels.
• Use the Picture > Video menu to change the
Picture Mode.
• Use the Setup > Energy menu to change Lamp Energy.
Setting the lamp mode to Standard may extend the
life of the lamp.
4.
Highlight Ant Air if connected to an
over-the-air antenna. Highlight Ant Cable for service over direct cable
(no cable box). Press
check.
5.
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
ENTER
to add a check.
ENTER
to add a
M emorizing Channels with Channel Scan
1.
Power on the TV.
2.
Press
MENU
and open the Setup > Channel menu.
Start channel memorization from the Setup > Channel
menu.
3.
Press to enter the menu.
6.
Highlight Scan and press
Channel memorization may take up
to 15 minutes to complete.
To stop channel memorization before completion,
press
before cancellation remain in the memory.
At any time after Channel Scan,
• Use the Setup > Channel > Edit menu to add or
• Repeat the All channels scan if you reposition the
CANCEL
delete individual channels from memory.
antenna or move the TV to a new geographic area
with a different channel line-up.
. The channels already memorized
ENTER
.
For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119
81. Basic Setup and Operation
Setting Up and Using TV Inputs, continued
Settin g Up Inputs with Auto Input Sensing
Connection information starts on page 13 . Learn more
about Auto Input Sensing on page 23.
1.
Power on the TV.
2.
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.
Wa tching 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
INPUT
to display the Input Selection menu.
2.
Highlight the antenna or cable icon and press
ENTER
.
Sample New Device Found screen.
5.
Press
EXIT
to close the New Device Found screen.
6.
Repeat the preceding steps for each additional
device you want to add.
Selecting an In put to Watch
1.
Press
INPUT
.
2.
Press and to highlight an
input icon.
Sample Input Selection menu, DVD input selected
3.
Press
ENTER
to switch to the input.
Note: In most cases, to see a named icon for a con-
nected device (as in the samples), you must fi rst
assign a name :
• 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.
• Enter the channel number using the number
keys on the remote control and press
For a two-part digital channel, such as 3-1,
press 3
• Press
a time.
• Press and hold CH to speed through channels.
• Press
• Use the Fav (Favorites) feature to tune to up to
nine favorite channels. See page 19 .
—
CANCEL
CH
LAST
ENTER
1
to change channels one channel at
to return to the previous channel.
ANT
input, use any of
ENTER
.
.
For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119
1. Basic Setup and Operation 9
Basic TV Operation
Picture Settings
To get the best picture under different viewing conditions, set the Picture Mode first before changing other
video settings.
1.
Press
VIDEO.
2.
Press until the Picture Mode
option displays.
3.
Press to make one of these selections:
NameWhen to Use
Brilliant
Game
BrightFor most daytime viewing
NaturalFor most nighttime viewing
4.
Press to display the name of another adjustment.
5.
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 20)
Under very bright lighting
With gaming consoles (inputs
named
Game
or PC only)
Audio Controls
Controlling Sound Volume
Press
VOL
to adjust the sound level of
the TV speakers.
Changing Audio Settings (TV Speakers Only)
1.
Press
AUDIO
.
2.
Press to display the name of the
adjustment you want.
3.
Press to change.
Using an External So und System
To switch from the internal TV speakers to an external
sound system:
1.
Press
AUDIO
.
2.
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
101. Basic Setup and Operation
Basic TV Operation, continued
The FO RMAT Key and Picture Shape
Press the
t
o cycle through picture
shapes for the current
image. The TV will
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.
Important
Black bars at the edges of the
screen are common in HD pictures.
Black bars are not a defect of the
TV.
• Broadcasters add black bars to fill
the 16:9 screen area while preserving the original aspect ratio
of older material not created for
modern HD TVs.
• Your cable box, satellite receiver,
or other device may also have
controls for altering the shape
of the broadcast picture. If your
device offers output in native
format, try using it with the TV
picture formats.
FORMAT
key
Sample Uses of the
You can use the
to reduce or eliminate black areas at the edges.
High-definition signal with
squarish 4:3 image embedded.
The image is narrower than the
16:9 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).
FORMAT
FORMAT
Key
key to display the image as originally intended or
Press
Wide Expand mode stretches
the picture sideways to fill the
screen.
Press
Zoom mode. The picture fills
the screen. All four edges are
cropped in this mode.
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, or the TV’s
Time
feature.
• Changing input names in the Input Selection menu
(Inputs > Name menu)
• HDMI (CEC) control of other A/V devices
• Using the TV with a computer
For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119
Lock by
1. Basic Setup and Operation11
St atus Display
Press the
INFO
key to see
the on-screen status
display. The most
1
2
common displays are
shown here.
8
9
10
INFO
About Channel Numbers
Channel Numbers for Over-the-Air
Reception or Reception by Direct
Cable
Note: All signals are automatically
converted to 1080p for display.
3
4
402-101 KABCMonday Night Football
TV-PG DLSV
5
Sleep 30 min
Tuesday 9:10 PM
1080i Standard
11
1.
2. Audio Indicator. Key:
3. Channel number (antenna source only)
4. Digital channel name (if broadcast); antenna source only.
Current Input. Examples:
Digital channel includes major and sub-channel numbers.
St. Louis vs. Tampa Bay, played in Tampa for
13
English
Surround
12
Antenna
TV speakers External sound system Mute
6
7
Sample information from the
on-screen status display
14
DVD
DVR
Game
Sat. Rcvr.
Standard-Definition Analog Channels
Cable Reception
Channel 3
Cable3
480i Stretch
Receiving Standard-Definition
Analog Signal (480i)
Standard-Definition Digital Channels
Over-the-Air
Antenna
Reception
Main Channel 7
Sub-Channel 1
Ant7-1 KABC-SD
480i Stretch
Receiving Standard-Definition
Digital Signal (SD)
High-Definition Digital Channels
Over-the-Air
Antenna
Reception
Main Channel 7
Sub-Channel 1
Ant7-1 KABC-HD
1080i Standard
Receiving High-Definition
Digital Signal (HD)
5. V-Chip rating
• 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,
Press the
INFO
key additional times to see more of the description if
antenna only.
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)