Mitsubishi Electric L65 A90 Owners Guide

							  1.  Television Overview 11
  Front-Panel Indicators
  Off   Steady On   Slow Blinking   Fast Blinking
 
STATUS Indicator
LED Color TV Condition Additional Information
None Normal TV on or standby condition.Normal operation.
Ye l l o w  
TV is too hot.The TV will display a warning message and shut 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 clear-
ance on all sides of the TV. 
Red 
 
TV may require service.Turn off the TV and unplug the set from the AC power source.  
Wait one minute and then plug the set back in.  See Appendix  E .
If the LED is still on, contact your dealer or a Mitsubishi Autho-
rized Service Center.  Go to www.mitsubishi-tv.com or call 
1-800-332-2119 to receive Authorized Service Center information.
  POWER Indicator
LED Color TV Condition Additional Information
None TV is powered off.Normal operation.
Blue 
TV is powered on.Normal operation.
Blue 
TV powered off, auto-on  timer is set.Normal operation.  TV can be turned on at any time.
Blue 
TV just plugged into AC outlet.  Wait approximately two minutes for blinking to stop before 
turning on.  Normal operation.
AC just restored after power failure. 
TV is rebooting after System  
Reset used.
TV is rebooting after power  
fluctuation or receiving abnor-
mal digital signals from a digital 
channel or digital device.
You have begun the procedure  
to update software from an 
authorized flash memory device.
Front Panel Indicators
STATUS 1.  indicator.  Off during normal TV operation.
POWER 2.  indicator.  Lit when TV is powered on; 
flashes slowly when TV is powered off and the 
auto-on TV Timer is set
.  Flashes quickly immedi-
ately after the TV has been plugged into a power 
outlet.
POWER and STATUS 
Indicator LEDs
 
						

							12 1.  Television Overview
  TV Ma in Panel
1.  ANT 1/ANT 2 ( Antenna)
If you are connecting an antenna or direct cable service 
without a cable box, connect the main antenna or cable 
source to 
ANT 1.  Use ANT 2 for a second source.
ANT 1 and ANT 2 can each receive digital and analog 
over-the-air channels from a VHF/UHF antenna or non-
scrambled digital/analog cable source.
2.  Component Video (INPUT 1, INPUT 2)
Y Pb Pr Component Video (480i/480p/720p/1080i)
Use these jacks to connect devices with component 
video outputs, such as DVD players, external HDTV 
receivers, or compatible video game systems.  Use the 
adjacent 
AUDIO R and L jacks for INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 
if you wish to send audio to the TV.  See Appendix  A  
specifications for signal compatibility.
INPUT 1 also accepts composite video on the Y/ V I D E O 
jack.  See item 5 below.
3.  AUDIO L and R (INPUT 1, INPUT 2)
These are analog stereo inputs.
Use the  
INPUT 1 stereo audio jacks with INPUT 1 
composite video (single yellow cable) or 
INPUT 1 
component video (Y Pb Pr cables).
INPUT 2  stereo audio jacks are for use exclusively 
with 
INPUT 2 component video.
4.  S-VIDEO (INPUT 3)
Connect an S-Video device to this input.  Use 
the 
AUDIO R and L jacks for INPUT 3 (item 6) if 
you wish to send audio to the TV.
5.  Composite Video  (INPUT 1, INPUT 3)
Use one of the jacks labelled VIDEO (or Y/
VIDEO
 on INPUT 1) to connect composite video 
from a VCR, DVD player, standard satellite 
receiver, or other A /V device to the TV.  Use 
the nearby 
AUDIO R and L inputs for INPUT 1 or INPUT 3 
if you wish to send audio to the TV.  Note that the 
INPUT 
3
 composite video jack is automatically disabled when 
you connect to 
S-VIDEO (item 4).
6.  AUDIO L and R (INPUT 3)
Use INPUT 3 stereo audio jacks with the nearby INPUT 3 
composite video jack or with the 
S-VIDEO jack (item 4).
7.   HDMI™ Inputs (High-Definition 
Multimedia Interface)
The HDMI inputs support uncompressed standard and 
high-definition digital video formats and PCM digital 
stereo audio.
INPUT 3
ANT-2/AUX
ANT-1/MAIN
S-VIDEO
(INPUT 3)
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT
INPUT
R R
RL
L DVI/PC INPUT
- AUDIO - VIDEO
Y
Y/VIDEO
INPUT 1
Pb Pr
Pb
YPbPr(480i/480p/720p/1080i)Pr
INPUT 2
- AUDIO -
LIR NetCommand
OUTPUT/
EXTERNAL
CONTROLLER
AVR AUDIO
OUTPUT
R
LR
L
3D GLASSES EMITTER RS-232C
VIDEO: 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p
AUDIO: PCM STEREO
PC:  VGA, W-VGA, SVGA, W-SVGA, XGA, W-XGA, SXGA, 720p, 1080p12 3 4
1
5
2
12
13
7
9
411
3
10
8
6
Use the HDMI inputs to connect to CEA-861 HDMI com-
pliant devices such as a high-definition receiver or DVD 
player.  These inputs support 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 
and 1080p video formats.
 
						

							  1.  Television Overview 13
Mitsubishi recommends you use category 2 HDMI cables, 
also called high-speed HDMI cables, to connect HDMI 
1.3 source devices.  High-speed category 2 cables bring 
you the full benefits of Deep Color and  x.v.Color.
DVI Video.  The HDMI inputs can also accept digital DVI 
video signals.
To connect a device’s DVI output to the TV’s HDMI  
input, use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter or cable plus 
analog audio cables.
Connect the analog audio cables to the  
DVI/PC 
INPUT AUDIO
 jacks (item 8) on the TV to receive left 
and right stereo audio from your DVI device.
The TV’s HDMI inputs are compatible with many  
DVI-D and HDMI computer video signals.  For addi-
tional information on PC compatibility, see  “Using 
the TV with a Personal Computer,” page 20 , and 
Appendix  A ,  “Specifications,” page 68 .
These inputs are HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Copy 
Protection) compliant.
These inputs are   certified for proper interop-
erability with other products certified by Simplay™.
8.  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 
DVI-to-HDMI cable.  These jacks allow you to send left 
and right analog audio from your computer or other DVI 
device to the TV.
  TV Back Panel, continued
9.   DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT
Depending on the source, this output sends either  Dolby 
Digital or PCM digital audio to your digital A /V receiver.    
If you have a digital  A /V receiver, in most cases this is the 
only audio connection needed between the TV and your 
A /V receiver.
10.  AVR  AUDIO OUTPUT
Use AVR AUDIO OUTPUT to send analog audio of the 
program currently shown on the screen to an analog 
A / V  surround sound receiver or stereo system.  Digital 
audio from digital channels and HDMI devices is con-
verted to analog audio by the TV.  This is the only audio 
connection needed between it and the TV if using an 
analog  A /V receiver or stereo system.
11.  IR NetCommand Output/External 
  Controller Input
IR emitters connected to this jack are used by the TV’s 
Net Command system to send control signals to external 
IR remote-controlled devices such as cable boxes, VCRs, 
DVD players, satellite receivers and audio receivers.
When Net Command is not in use, this jack can be switched 
to receive wired IR control signals from external system 
controllers.  To switch this jack to an input, connect the 
external controller’s IR output to this jack, then:
Press  1. MENU to display the TV menu.
Enter the number sequence 2, 4, 7, 0 to display the  2. 
Installer menu.
Highlight the   3. WIRED IR selection and press 
ENTER to 
change the setting from OFF to ON.
To revert to NetCommand control:
Disconnect the IR device. 1. 
Press  2. 
MENU to display the TV menu.
Enter the number sequence 2, 4, 7, 0 to display the  3. 
Installer menu.
Highlight the  4. WIRED IR selection and press 
ENTER to 
change the setting from ON to 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.
12. RS-232C
Use the RS-232C interface to receive control signals 
from compatible home-theater control devices.
13.  3D GL ASSES 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.
  H DMI Cable Categories
HDMI cables are available as Category 1 and Cat-
egory 2 types.
Category 2 Cables   (also called high-speed 
HDMI cables).  Newer, HDMI 1.3-compliant DVD 
players, video  games, and set-top boxes require 
Category 2 cables, suitable for clock frequen-
cies up to 340 MHz or data rates of up to 10.2 
gigabits per second.  Use category 2 cables for 
high-speed 1080p HD signals carrying extended 
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 8-bit color depth.  
Use category 1 cables for clock frequencies up 
to 74.25 MHz or data rates of up to 2.23 gigabits 
per second.
 
						

							14
  TV Set-Up
Getting Started
Check the TV cabinet for damage.  If there is 1. 
damage, do not plug in the TV.  Call Mitsubishi 
Consumer Relations at (800) 332-2119.
Review the important safety, installation, and oper-2. 
ating information at the beginning of this book.
Choose a location for your TV.
3. 
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 or where the TV is exposed to direct 
sunlight.
See the stand and wall-mount requirements  
under  “Installation and Operating Notes,” page 
7 .
Remove the four transportation screws  
before final positioning of the TV.  Keep the 
screws in the storage bag provided and 
reinstall them whenever moving the TV.
Install the batteries in the remote control.  See  
4. page 
31  for more on use of the remote control.
IMPORTANT
Do not plug the TV into a power outlet if there is 
visible damage to the screen or cabinet.
Plug your TV into a power outlet.  The blue power 
5. 
LED on the front of the TV will start blinking rapidly.  
After the blue LED stops blinking, press the 
POWER 
key to power on the TV.
When the 
6. 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.
Connect your audio/video (A /V) devices to the TV 
7.  
and perform initial setup.
See the following pages for initial TV setup and  
use of the Auto Input Sensing feature.
See chapter 3, “TV Connections,” for connec- 
tion diagrams.
G uidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV
2
Installing the R emote Control 
  Batteries
Remove the remote control’s back cover by  1. 
gently pressing in the tab and lifting off the 
cover.
Load the batteries, making sure the polarities  2. 
(+) and (-) are correct.  For best results, insert 
the negative (-) end first.
Snap the cover back in place. 3. 
2
1The remote 
control requires 
two AA alkaline 
batteries.
Turning the TV On or Off
To turn the TV on or off, point the remote control 
at the front of the TV and press the 
POWER key.  
Alternatively, press the
 POWER button on the TV’s 
control panel.
When You First Power On the TV  
Choosing a Language for Menus
Power on the TV for the first time. 1. 
Press  2. 
  to select either English or Spanish 
for all menus.  You can later change the lan-
guage selection through the Setup > Lan-
guage menu.  See  page 46 .
 
						

							  2.  TV Setup 15
Additional TV Setup
Review chapter 5, “TV Menus,” to customize TV 1. 
operation.  Press the MENU key to enter the menu 
system.  Some examples of settings you may wish 
to change include:
Fav.  Use an on-screen menu to create custom 
lists of your favorite channels from 
ANT 1 and 
ANT 2.  See Setup > Edit,  page 47 .
Order.  Rearrange the device icons in the Input 
Selection menu to put frequently used icons 
near the front.  See Inputs > Order,  page 51 .
Name.  Change the device types that appear 
in the Input Selection menu.  See Inputs > 
Name options,  page 51 .
Parental Locks.  Restrict TV viewing by 
program rating, by channel, or by time of day.  
You can also disable the control-panel touch 
keys if you have small children.
To restrict TV use by program rating, see    -
the Lock > Parent menu,  page 53 .
To lock the control-panel touch keys, use    -
the Lock > Control Panel menu,  page 54 .
To restrict TV use by channel, see    -Setup > 
Edit > Lock,  page 47 .
Video Settings.  Change video adjustments to 
get the best picture for your viewing conditions.  
See  “AV Menu,” page 40  and  “Video Menu,” 
page 42 .
Note:  You may wish to change the Picture Mode to 
either Bright or Natural, which are suitable for 
most home viewing.To set up or change home-theater control:
2. 
For NetCommand IR control of A /V devices,  
refer to chapter  6 .
If you plan to use CEC-compatible devices with  
the TV’s NetCommand for HDMI feature, review  
Appendix  D .
To program the remote control to operate  
A /V devices not under Net Command control, 
see Appendix  C , “ Programming the Remote 
Control .”
TV Operation
Review chapter 4, “TV Operation and Features,” for 1. 
TV features including:
Remote Control.  For use of the remote 
control, see  page 31 .
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 
30 .
Listings.  Press 
GUIDE for ChannelView™ 
display of listings on 
ANT 1 and ANT 2, see 
  “ChannelView Channel Listings,” page 32 .
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 35 .
To view still and moving digital camera images on 
2. 
the TV, see  “Viewing Camera Files,” page 36 .”
To control A /V devices with Net Command, see 
3. 
 
page 59, “Operating NetCommand-Controlled 
Devices .”
TV Care and Customer Assistance
For general cleaning, see   
tions,” page 8 .
For troubleshooting, service, and product support,  
see Appendix  E .
For warranty information, see the TV warranty on  
  page 90 .
Guidelines for Setting Up and Using Your New Widescreen TV, continued
To connect the TV to a personal computer, see  
  “Using the TV with a Personal Computer,” page 
20 .
Home-theater control can be set up after detec- 
tion of each device or can be postponed until 
any convenient time afterward.
See chapter 6, “Net Command IR Control,”    -
to set up IR control of your home theater.
If you plan to use CEC-compatible devices    -
with the TV’s NetCommand for HDMI 
feature, review Appendix  D .
Perform a channel scan for channels received on 
8. 
ANT 1 and ANT 2 if you plan to watch over-the-air 
broadcasts or broadcasts received over direct 
cable.  See  “Memorizing Channels,” page 16 .
You can now start watching TV or you can perform 
9. 
additional setup and customization through the TV 
menus.
 
						

							16 2.  TV Setup
Initial TV Setup
   
M emorizing Channels
For Reception on ANT 1 and ANT 2
To start channel memorization
Connect the incoming cable to 
1. ANT 1 or ANT 2.  
This is the cable from an antenna or a cable service 
without a cable box.
Press 
2. MENU to open the Main menu.
Press 
3.  to highlight the Setup icon and display the 
Setup menu.
With the 
4. Setup menu displayed, press  to high-
light the Scan icon.
Start channel memorization from the Setup menu.
Press 
5.   to highlight an input selection based on 
your connections:
Input Condition
Ant 1 Air
Ant 2 AirWhen connected to an indoor or 
outdoor antenna
Ant 1 Cable
Ant 2 CableWhen connected to direct cable (no 
cable box)
Press
6.   to highlight the on-screen START button.
Press 
7.  ENTER to start automatic channel memoriza-
tion.
To stop channel memorization before 
completion, press 
CANCEL.
When memorization is complete you can:
8. 
MENU once to return to the top row of icons.
MENU again to return to the Main menu.
EXIT to watch TV.
After channels have been memorized:
 To tune to memorized channels, press 
CH  /  
while watching TV on the 
ANT 1 or ANT 2 input.
Setup > Edit menu ( page 47 ) for additional 
channel options, such as adding or deleting chan-
nels from memory, naming channels, and saving 
favorite channels in custom memory banks.
Setting Up TV Inputs
When You First Connect a Device
The TV’s Easy Connect™  Auto Input Sensing feature 
detects most connections automatically.
Note:  For connection and setup of a personal com-
puter, see the information on  page 20 .
Auto In put Sensing for Most Devices
  When you first connect a device, the TV will:
a.  Detect the connection and automatically switch 
to the input
b.  Prompt you to identify the device type (if not 
recognized automatically)
c.  Prompt you to perform Net Command IR setup 
for the device, if available
d.  Repeat these steps for any additional newly 
detected devices
See below for connections which trigger Auto Sensing.
Auto Input Sensing Available
Y/ V I D E O (detected as composite video)
Y/ V I D E O plus Pb (detected as component video)
S-VIDEO
HDMI 
*
USB (USB photo port)
INPUT 4 AUDIO
 (for an audio-only device; see  page 27 .)
Auto Output Sensing Available
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (orange jack)
AVR AUDIO OUTPUT (red jack)
No Auto Sensing
ANT 1 and ANT 2
* If the HDMI device is powered off when connected, 
detection occurs when the device is next powered on.
Auto Input Sensing for CEC-Enabled Devices
When the TV’s NetCommand for HDMI feature is enabled, 
most CEC-enabled devices are recognized and identified 
automatically by the TV.  Net Command for HDMI may 
allow you to control functions of a CEC-enabled device.  
See Appendix  D ,  “NetCommand HDMI Control of CEC 
Devices,” page 78 .
More Setup Options
See chapter 5, “TV Menu Settings,” to:
 Set the TV clock ( page 48 )
 Set the TV Timer ( page 49 ) to have the TV power on 
at a preset time.
 Select an Energy Mode to manage power use while 
the TV is off ( page 50 ).
 Enable 3D video ( page 38 ).
 
						

							  2.  TV Setup 17
Setup Procedure for TV Inputs
Power on the TV.
1. 
Connect your devices to the TV, making note 2. 
of which TV input is used for each device.  See 
chapter 3, “TV Connections.”
Note:  If you wish to use an HDMI device’s CEC capa-
bilities, follow the steps in Appendix  D 
.
When the TV detects a new connection, the 3. Auto 
Sensing screen for the connection type will display.  
Select the device type if required.
First select a 
device type.Next perform 
IR “learning.”
Sample Auto Input Sensing screen.
Important Note for NetCommand IR Users
Be sure to select the correct device type here.  Although 
you can change the device type later in the Inputs > Name 
menu, any “learned” Net Command IR codes will be erased 
when you make the change.
You can perform Net Command IR “learning” after 4. 
selecting the device type or at a later time when 
convenient.  To perform now, highlight the Learn 
icon and press 
ENTER.  See   “Initial NetCommand 
Setup for Most Devices,” page 57  or  “Setting Up 
NetCommand IR Control of an A /V Receiver,” page 
61 .
Press 5. EXIT to close the Auto Sensing screen.  The 
TV will then display the Auto Sensing screen for 
the next connection it finds.
After completing Auto Input/Auto Output Sensing, 
6. 
you may wish to set up or change control of your 
equipment using one of the home-theater control 
methods described in this Owner’s Guide.  See 
  “About Home-Theater Control Systems”  on  page 
19 .
Setting Up TV Inputs, continuedAuto Input/Auto Output S ensing Screens
See below for how different connections are handled 
by Auto Input/Auto Output Sensing.
Most Device Types.    Select the device type from 
the on-screen list.  The device type you select here 
will appear as an icon in the Input Selection menu.
Press 
  to highlight the device type connected 
to the input.  Some device types also display a 
sub-menu of names—useful if using more than one 
of the same device type.  See the sample Auto 
Input Sensing screen shown.
A/V Receiver 
The TV detects audio connections on the    -
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack and the right (red) 
AVR AUDIO OUTPUT jack.
For an HDMI connection, select    -AVR from 
the list of device types if the A /V receiver is 
not recognized automatically.
HDMI Devices Compatible with the TV’s  
Net Command for HDMI Feature.  
Compatible 
CEC-enabled HDMI devices are often recognized 
automatically by the TV.  After connecting the 
device, you may briefly see the standard Auto 
Input Sensing screen before the TV recognizes 
the device type.  See 
Appendix  D .
 
						

							18 2.  TV Setup
Setting Up TV Inputs, continued   
C ontrolling A/V Receiver Sound Volume
Use one of the methods below to control sound volume from 
the A /V receiver.
With a Standard TV Setup
Recommended Method:    Program the TV’s 
remote control for your A /V receiver and enable the 
Audio Lock feature.  See  page 72 .
Program the TV’s remote control for your A /V  
receiver and set the TV remote’s slide switch to the 
AUDIO position to control A /V receiver volume.  Set 
the switch back to the 
TV position to control the TV.
Use the remote control that came with the A /V  
receiver.
With NetCommand IR Control
Set up NetCommand control of the A /V receiver’s 
volume functions in the Inputs > AVR menu.  The TV’s 
remote will then control A /V receiver volume.  See  page 
61 .
With NetCommand for HDMI (CEC-Enabled 
HDMI  A/V Receiver)
The TV’s remote control may control some functions 
of the A /V receiver.  See  “About Home-Theater Control 
Systems” on the opposite page  and Appendix  D , 
  “NetCommand HDMI Control of CEC Devices,” page 
78 .
Tips on Auto Sensing and Changing 
Connected Devices
Choose a different name for each input. 
Antenna inputs ( ANT 1/ANT 2) are never detected, 
although you can turn off unused antenna inputs in the 
Inputs > Name menu.
You can change the device type displayed in the  Input 
Selection menu by using the Inputs > Name menu ( page 
51 ).  Any “learned” Net Command IR codes will be erased, 
however.
Changing Devices on an   
HDMI Input
Disconnect the HDMI device.
1. 
Delete the HDMI input in the 2. Inputs > Name menu.  
See  page 51 .
Connect the new device and the 
3. Auto Input 
Sensing screen will display.  If you want the device 
under Net Command IR control, perform Net Com-
mand “learning” for the new device.
Disconnecting an Analog A/V Receiver
When you disconnect an analog A /V receiver, be sure 
to change the Speakers setting to TV to:
Hear sound from the TV speakers. 
Redisplay the  Auto Output Sensing screen when 
you reconnect a device to the 
AVR AUDIO OUTPUT.
Change the setting using the remote control’s 
AUDIO key 
or the AV > Audio > Speakers menu.
 
						

							  2.  TV Setup 19
About H ome-Theater Control Systems
This summary offers some examples of the control methods available using the TV’s remote control.  You may 
wish to use one or more of these methods in your home theater after completing Auto Input Sensing.
Source device connected directly to the TV
Remote Control Programming with Any Connection Type
Program the remote control to operate the A /V device.  To control the device, set 
the slide switch to the correct position for the device type.  See Appendix   C , “ Pro-
gramming the Remote Control .”  In the case of an A /V receiver, use the Audio Lock 
feature,  page 72 .Any Connection Type
TVA/V 
Device
NetCommand IR Control with Any Connection Type
Set up Net Command IR control of the device’s keys as desired.  See  “IR Emitter 
Placement,” page 56 , and  “Initial NetCommand Setup for Most Devices,” page 57 .Any Connection Type
TVA/V 
Device
C EC-Enabled HDMI Device with HDMI Connection Only
Turn on the TV’s NetCommand for HDMI feature.  See the instructions in Appen- 1. 
dix  D ,  “NetCommand HDMI Control of CEC Devices,” page 78 .
Experiment with the TV’s remote control (slide switch set to  2. 
TV) to determine 
which device functions it can operate.TVCEC-Enabled 
A/V Device
HDMI 
Cable
Source device connected to an A/V  receiver connected to the TV
A /V Receiver with HDMI Output (no CEC)
Assign the device to an A /V receiver input to allow you to set up Net Command  1. 
IR control of the A/V receiver’s keys as desired.  See  “IR Emitter Placement,” 
page 56 , and  “Setting Up NetCommand IR Control of an A /V Receiver,” page 
61 .
Set up Net Command IR control of the  2. source device’s keys as desired.  See 
  “Initial NetCommand Setup for Most Devices,” page 57 .
TV
Any Con-
nection TypeSource 
Device
A/V Receiver
HDMI 
Cable
CEC-Enabled HDMI A / V Receiver
Turn on the TV’s NetCommand for HDMI feature.  See the instructions in Appen- 1. 
dix  D ,  “NetCommand HDMI Control of CEC Devices,” page 78 .
Try using the TV’s remote control to operate the A /V receiver’s volume and mute  2. 
functions.
If the source device you want to connect also has CEC capability, see Appendix    3. 
  D  for setup.
Try using the TV’s remote control to determine which device functions it can  4. 
operate.  For example, on a CEC-enabled DVD player, check for a response 
to the 
 (PLAY),  (PAU S E), and  (STOP) keys.  For a cable box, check for a 
response to 
CH/PAGE  / .
If desired, set up NetCommand IR control to add commands not supported by  5. 
CEC.  See chapter 6, “NetCommand IR Control.”
HDMI 
Cable
HDMI 
Cable
TV
CEC-Enabled 
Source Device
A/V Receiver
 
						

							20 2.  TV Setup
Using the TV with a Pe rsonal Computer
Connecting a Computer to the TV
Use one of the connection methods listed below based 
on your computer’s video output.
Computer 
Video OutputVideo ConnectionAudio
Connection
Digital DVIDVI-to-HDMI cable 
or an HDMI cable 
with an HDMI-to-
DVI adapterStereo audio 
cables
Note:  If the computer’s audio output 
is a single mini jack, a mini audio-to-
RCA-male “Y” adapter cable is also 
required.
HDMIHDMI-to-HDMI 
cableNo additional 
audio connec-
tion is required.
IMPORTANT
This TV accepts digital computer signals only.
See the TV specifications in Appendix  
1. A  to confirm 
that your computer signal is compatible with the TV.
Connect the computer’s digital signal output to one 
2. 
of the TV’s HDMI jacks.  See the connection dia-
grams for the method suited to your equipment.
Connect the computer’s audio output using one of 
3. 
these options:
 For digital DVI signals, connect analog left/right 
audio to the TV’s 
DVI PC AUDIO INPUT jacks.
 For HDMI signals, no additional audio connec-
tion is required.
Power on the TV and computer.  The TV will detect 
4. 
the connection and display the Auto Input Sensing 
screen.
In the 
5. Auto Input Sensing screen, press    to 
highlight PC in the list of device types.  It is impor-
tant to use the name PC so that the TV can process 
the video signal correctly.
Press 
6. EXIT to close the Auto Input Sensing screen.
INPUT 3
ANT-2/AUX
ANT-1/MAIN
S-VIDEO
(INPUT 3) DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTPUT
INPUT
R R
RL
L DVI/PC INPUT
VIDEO
Y
Y/VIDEO
INPUT 1
Pb Pr
Pb
YPbPr(480i/480p/720p/1080i)PrINPUT 2- AUDIO -
LIR NetCommand
OUTPUT/
EXTERNAL
CONTROLLER
AVR AUDIO
OUTPUT
R
L- AUDIO -R
L
3D GLASSES EMITTER RS-232C
VIDEO: 480i/480p/720p/1080i/1080p
AUDIO: PCM STEREO
INPUT 3
ANT-2/AU
X
ANT-1/MAIN
S-VIDEO(INPUT 3)
DIGITALAUDIO OUTPUT
INPUT
R
RR
L
LDVI/PC INPUT
VIDEOYY/VIDEOINPUT 1
Pb
Pr
PbYPbPr(480i/480p/720p/1080i)
PrINPUT 2
- AUDIO -
L
IR NetComman
d
OUTPUT/EXTERNALCONTROLLER
AVR AUDIOOUTPUT
R
L
- AUDIO -R
L
3D GLASSES EMITTER
RS-232C
VIDEO: 480
i/480p/720p/1080
i/1080pAUDIO: PCM STEREO
DVI/PC INPUT
- AUDIO -R
L
DVI/PC INPUT
- AUDIO -R
L
Computer with 
DVI and stereo 
audio outputsTV main 
panel
2.
2.3.
3.
A DVI connection from a personal computer requires 
a separate audio connection.  Computer connected to 
the TV main panel is shown above.
INPUT 3
ANT-2/AUX
ANT-1/MAIN
DIGITALAUDIO OUTPUTINPUT
R
RL
L DVI/PC INPUT
VIDEO
Y
Y/VIDEO
INPUT 1
Pb Pr
Pb
YPbPr(480i/480p/720p/1080i)PrINPUT 2- AUDIO -
LIR NetCommand
OUTPUT/
EXTERNAL
CONTROLLER
AVR AUDIO
OUTPUT
R
L- AUDIO -R
L
INPUT 3
ANT-2/AUX
ANT-1/MAIN
DIGITALAUDIO OUTPUTINPUT
RRL
LDVI/PC INPUT
VIDEOYY/VIDEOINPUT 1PbPrPbYPbPr(480i/480
p/720p/1080i)PrINPUT 2- AUDIO -L
IR NetCommand
OUTPUT/EXTERNALCONTROLLER
AVR AUDIOOUTPUT
RL
- AUDIO -RL
Computer with 
HDMI audio/video 
output 
TV main 
panel
2.
2.
An HDMI-to-HDMI connection carries all video and 
audio on a single cable.Note:  If your computer provides digital audio 
output (coaxial or digital), you can connect it 
directly to a digital A/V receiver and bypass 
the TV.