Mitsubishi Electric 3D DLP C12 Series, Basic Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...iew 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...

Page 2: ...ass B digital device pursu ant to part 15 of the FCC Rules 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 t...

Page 3: ...ion 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 Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solutions America and the Environment As part of its ongoing environmental efforts Mitsubishi Electric Visual Solution...

Page 4: ...ation 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...

Page 5: ...nning 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 Over heating 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 TV Control Panel But...

Page 6: ...parator in digital channel numbers Clears some menu entries AUDIO Audio settings VIDEO Video settings MENU Displays or clears the TV main menu page 12 In menus steps back one menu EXIT Clears all menus and on screen displays LAST Returns to the previous channel ENTER Selects a channel number or menu item Navigation and adjustment controls FAV Displays up to nine favorite sources page 19 FORMAT Cha...

Page 7: ...t 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 Channel...

Page 8: ... www mitsubishi tv com Selecting an Input 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 first assign a name When the device is first connected and the New Device Found menu offers a choice of names By using the...

Page 9: ... 3D Mode page 20 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 Sound 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 Pre...

Page 10: ...ded The image is narrower than the 16 9 screen unused areas at the sides are filled with black Wide Expand mode stretches the picture sideways to fill the screen Press Standard 2 35 1 anamorphic DVD image unused areas at the top and bottom are filled with black letterbox effect Zoom mode The picture fills the screen All four edges are cropped in this mode Press the FORMAT key to cycle through pict...

Page 11: ...10 PM English 1080i Standard Surround 12 11 10 9 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 Standard Definition Analog Channels Cable 3 480i Stretch Receiving Standard Definition Analog Signal 480i Cable Reception Channel 3 Standard Definition Digital Channels Ant 7 1 KABC SD 480i S...

Page 12: ...e 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 TV Menus Inputs Name Name assignments for TV inputs HDMI Control Setup for HDMI Control CEC of external devices Order Setup of icons in the Input Selection menu Update Instructions for updating TV software Lock Parental Controls to limit TV use by cont...

Page 13: ...ignals directly from the source device to the TV Surround Sound The TV accepts PCM stereo or Dolby Digital 5 1 over the ANT and HDMI inputs and passes the audio out on the DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack IMPORTANT Accessories such as cables adapters splitters or combiners required for TV connections are not supplied with the TV These items are available at most electronics stores Before You Begin Connec...

Page 14: ...andard HDMI cables may be unmarked They are suitable for standard HDTV 720p 1080i and 1080p signals with 8 bit color depth Use Standard HDMI cables for clock fre quencies up to 74 25 MHz or data rates of up to 2 23 gigabits per second L R Analog stereo audio inputs USB For software updates only To check for updates visit www mitsubishi tv com and follow the support link HDMI page 15 page 17 Inputs...

Page 15: ...V to the device s HDMI output HDMI connectable devices provide video and audio through a single cable Mitsubishi recommends using high speed HDMI cables to connect newer devices incorporating HDMI technol ogy See HDMI Cable Categories on the opposite page for more on HDMI cable types Note This connection carries high definition video 3D video and Dolby Digital 5 1 audio signals This connection sup...

Page 16: ...mpatibility Antenna or Cable TV Service Connect the incoming cable to the TV s ANT input Reception over direct cable no box is limited to non scrambled analog and digital channels IN OUT 1 3D GLASSES EMITTER ANT 1 L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 3D GLASSES EMITTER ANT 1 1 L R R DIGITAL T T AUDIO OUTPUT ANT ANT Cable TV service UHF VHF antenna TV panel Not recommended Other connec tion types provide bette...

Page 17: ...dio portion of an HDMI signal may be copy restricted and can not be output from the TV as a digital signal A V Receiver with HDMI Output Required One HDMI cable This option allows you to view and hear content from devices connected to an A V receiver The A V receiver can send audio and video to the TV over a single HDMI cable You can add an optional audio connection from the TV s audio output The ...

Page 18: ...ilable A composite video connection cannot carry high definition video signals If your recording device has an analog only tuner you must use a digital converter box to enable recording of digital broadcasts AUDIO OUT COMPOSITE VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L R 3D GLASSES EMITTER ANT L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 3D GLASSES EMITTER ANT L R R DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT ANT L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL AUD...

Page 19: ... In the Favorites menu highlight the channel or input you want to remove 3 Press CANCEL Tuning 1 While watching TV press the FAV key 2 Press the number key for the channel or input you want FAV Favorites Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer turns the TV off after the length of time you set To set the TV to turn on at a certain time of day see the Setup Timer menu Setting the Sleep Timer 1 Press SLEEP 2 Pre...

Page 20: ...a clear path to the glasses Note No emitter is required if using DLP Link 3D GLASSES EMITTER ANT L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 3D GLASSES EMITTER ANT L R R DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT 3D GLASSES EMITTER 3D GLASSES EMITTER 3D GLASSES EMITTER 3D GLASSES EMITTER 2 Power on the TV and the source device 3 Connect the source device to the TV s HDMI input 4 When the New Device Found screen displays name the input 5 ...

Page 21: ...e time must use the same control type Halogen lights fluorescent lights or direct sunlight can interfere with operation of the glasses 1 Switch the TV to the 3D video device Press INPUT then highlight the icon for the 3D video device Press ENTER 2 Press MENU and select the Picture 3D Mode menu 3 If using DLP Link glasses select DLP Link setting Standard Otherwise leave DLP Link set to Off 4 For So...

Page 22: ...ledges or balconies You may risk falling during or after use Epilepsy WARNING IF YOU OR ANY MEMBER OF YOUR FAMILY HAS A HISTORY OF EPILEPSY CONSULT A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING 3D VIDEO OR GAME PRODUCTS A small percentage of the population may experience epileptic seizures when viewing certain types of TV images or video games that contain flashing patterns of light The following people should consult...

Page 23: ...ce with HDMI control enabled Select On if you want to enable the TV s HDMI control of the device In some cases as in the example you will also be prompted to select a device name Tips on Auto Sensing Choose a different name for each input The antenna input ANT is never detected You can turn off the unused antenna input in the Inputs Name menu Change the device type displayed in the Input Selection...

Page 24: ...r turning off the television You may get burned because the lamp is very hot Allow the television to cool for at least one hour before replacing the lamp cartridge Do not remove the lamp cartridge except when replacing it Careless treatment can result in injury or fire Do not touch the lamp glass element It may be very hot and break causing injuries or burns Be sure not to insert any metal or flam...

Page 25: ...dge straight out See figure 3 CAUTION Do not tilt or rotate the cartridge as small glass fragments may fall out 6 Without tilting or putting down the lamp cartridge insert it into the opened bag Close the bag while being careful not to let any glass particles fall out Installing the New Lamp Cartridge 1 Do not touch the glass parts of the new lamp car tridge Insert the new cartridge into the TV in...

Page 26: ...nt Top and Sides of the TV Gently wipe down your TV with a soft non abrasive cloth such as cotton flannel microfiber or a clean cloth diaper lightly moistened with water Dry with a second dry soft non abrasive cloth For oily dirt add a few drops of mild liquid deter gent such as dishwashing detergent to the water used to moisten the cloth Rinse with a second cloth moistened only with water Dry wit...

Page 27: ...tenna input are erased and a new set of memo rized channels is created All channel information in the FAV menu and Channel Lock is deleted To add or delete indi vidual channels use the Setup Channel Edit menu Lock Menu Pass Code To change your Lock menu pass code Press the 9 and LAST keys simultaneously to temporarily unlock the TV See the supplemental Owner s Guide at www mitsubishi tv com for mo...

Page 28: ...or MENU to back out If you wish to continue press ENTER to erase all memories and settings The TV will start the initialization process and then turn off The front green LED will start flashing All memory and settings outlined in this Owner s Guide will need to be set again Appendix C Troubleshooting continued Service and Customer Support Service If you are unable to correct a problem with your TV...

Page 29: ... no picture Press MENU on the remote control If the menu displays then there is a problem with the incoming signal Check that all video inputs are plugged in firmly to the correct input jacks Press and hold the POWER button on the control panel for ten seconds to perform System Reset 3 A color program appears as a black and white image or the colors are dim or the screen is black If using componen...

Page 30: ... off if it overheats Ambient room temperature may be too high Turn off the TV and let the room temperature drop Clear blocked air vents Ensure at least a four inch clearance on all sides of the TV Yellow Lamp access door is not secure or no lamp installed TV will not operate until lamp access door is secured See Appendix B Red Lamp failure Replace the lamp See Appendix B Red Yellow TV may require ...

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Page 37: ...ed in any manner except as specifically authorized by MEVSA c Labor For thirty 30 days after the original purchase at retail we will repair or replace at our option the lenticular screen if it proves defective For certain items that are designed to be replaced by the consumer including but not limited to some Embedded Software and Lamps the consumer is solely responsible for any replacement labor ...

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Page 40: ...ite www mitsubishi tv com E mail TVSupport mevsa com Call Consumer Relations for operational or connection assistance at 800 332 2119 To order replacement or additional remote controls or lamp cartridges Visit our website www mitsuparts com or call 800 553 7278 Lamp Substitution Alert MEVSA recommends that you use only genuine Replacement Lamp Assemblies purchased directly from Mitsubishi or a Mit...