Mitsubishi Electronics C10 Home-theatre Television User Manual

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HOME-THEATER TELEVISION
MODELS
638 Series
C10 Series
OWNER’S GUIDE
For questions: 
Visit our website at www.mitsubishi-tv.com.   -
E-mail us at [email protected].   -
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 or lamp cartridges, visit our website at  
www.mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278. 
						

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FCC Declaration of Conformity
Product: Projection Television Receiver
Models: WD-60638, WD-65638, WD-73638
WD-60C10, WD-65C10, WD-73C10
Responsible
Party:Mitsubishi Digital Electronics 
America, Inc.
9351 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618-1904
Telephone: (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 instal-
lation. 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 communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-
ence 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 equip-   -
ment 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.
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.
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 discon-
nect all cables before moving it.
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.
WARNING:  This product contains chemicals known 
to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth 
defects or other reproductive harm. 
Note:  Features and specifications described in this 
owner’s guide are subject to change without notice. MAINS DISCONNECTION:  The mains plug is used 
as the disconnect device.  The mains plug shall remain 
readily operable.
St  
and Requirement
CAUTION:  Use these Mitsubishi TV models only with 
the Mitsubishi stand models shown here.  Other stands 
can result in instability and possibly cause injury.
TV Model Stand Model
WD-60638, WD-65638
WD-60C10, WD-65C10MB-S60/65A 
WD-73638
WD-73C10MB-S73A  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 consti-
tute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilat-
eral triangle is intended to alert the user to 
the presence of important operating and 
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the 
literature accompanying the product. 
						

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Contents
1   Setup and Operation
Getting Started
 .........................5
TV Controls
 ............................6
The STATUS Indicator
 .....................7
TV Inputs
 ..............................8
Picture Settings
 .........................8
Using an External Sound System
 .............8
The FORMAT Key and Picture Shape
 ..........9
FAV (Favorite Channels)
 ...................10
Using the TV with a Personal Computer
 .......11
Status Display
 .........................12
3D Video
 .............................13
2   TV  Connections
Connection Panel
 .......................15
Connection Types and Audio/Video Quality 
 ....16
H
DMI Device .............................17
DVI Video Device .......................17
Y Pb Pr Component Video Device
 ...........17
Composite Video Device
 ..................17
Antenna or Cable TV Service
 ...............18
VCR or DVD Recorder to an Antenna or 
Wall Outlet Cable
 ......................18
A /V Receiver with Coaxial Input
 .............18
A /V Receiver with HDMI Output
 .............19
3   TV  Menus
Picture
...............................20
Sound
 ...............................21
Setup
 ...............................21
Channels
 .............................23
Locks
 ...............................24
Appendices
Appendix A:  TV Care
Lamp-Cartridge Replacement
 ...........27
Cleaning Recommendations
 ............29
Care of the Remote Control
 .............29
Appendix B:  Troubleshooting
 ..............30
Trademark and License Information
 ..........33
Warranty
 ..............................38  Custom cabinet installation must allow for proper 
air circulation around the television.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:  THIS REMINDER 
IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER’S 
ATTENTION TO ARTICLE 820-40 OF THE NEC THAT PRO-
VIDES 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.
Internal  Fans
Internal cooling fans maintain proper operating tem-
peratures inside the TV.  It is normal to hear the fans 
when you first turn on the TV, during quiet scenes 
while viewing the TV, and for a short time after shutting 
off the TV.  You may notice louder fan noise about 30 
seconds after shutting off the TV.
Lamp Replacement
For lamp-replacement instructions, see  Appendix A .
To Order a Replacement Lamp Under Warranty
Call (800) 553-7278.  Please have model number, serial 
number, and TV purchase date available.
Important:  All lamps replaced under warranty 
must be returned to Mitsubishi where they will be 
inspected to verify failure defects.
To Purchase a Replacement Lamp After Warranty
Visit our website at www.mitsuparts.com or call (800) 
553-7278.  Order new lamp part number 915B441001.
TV Software
Do not attempt to update the software of this TV with 
software or USB drives not provided by or authorized 
by Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.  Non-
authorized software may damage the TV and will not be 
covered by the warranty.
Children and TV Viewing
The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages 
television viewing for children younger than two years of 
age.
For Your Records
Record the model number, serial number, and 
purchase date of your TV.  The model and serial 
numbers are on the back of the TV.  Refer to this 
page when requesting assistance with the TV.
MODEL NUMBER   
SERIAL NUMBER   
PURCHASE DATE   
RETAILER NAME   
LOCATION   
						

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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.
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.
ANT E NNA
LE AD IN WIR E
ANT E NNA
DIS C HAR G E  UNIT
(NE C  AR T IC LE  810-20)
GR OUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC ARTICLE 810-21)
GR OUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NE C  AR T  250, P AR T  H) GR OUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
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.
The following TV models are 
ENERGY STAR® qualified:
WD-65638, WD-73638
WD-65C10, WD-73C10
Products that earn the ENERGY 
STAR prevent greenhouse gas 
emissions by meeting strict energy 
efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. 
Environmental Protection Agency 
and the U.S. Department of Energy. 
						

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  Setup and Operation
1
Remote Control
Two A A BatteriesAA
AA
Owner’s Guide
Quick Setup Guide
Product Registration 
Card
Package Contents
Please take a moment to review the following list of 
items to ensure that you have received everything.
Installing the R emote Control 
  Batteries
Remove the remote control’s back cover by gently 1. 
pressing on 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 
batteries.
Before You Power on the TV
Review the important safety, installation, and oper-1. 
ating information at the beginning of this book.
Choose a location for your TV.
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 
as well as shortened lamp life.
 Avoid locations where light may reflect off the 
screen.
 See the stand requirements on  page 2 .
Install the batteries in the remote control.
3. 
Plug the TV into an AC power outlet.4. 
First-Time Power-On
Connect your devices to the TV.1. 
See    for suggestions.
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 18 .
Make note of which device is connected to  
each TV input.
Power on the TV.
2. 
Aim the emitter end of the remote at the TV and 
press 
POWER.
Follow the on-screen instructions for basic 
3. 
setup:
a. Select a menu language.
b. Select your time zone.
c. Select Ye s or No for Daylight Saving Time.
d. Select the source connected to the TV’s 
ANT 
input jack, either an over-the-air antenna or 
direct cable service without a box.  Skip this 
step if nothing is connected.
e. Perform a channel scan for channels available 
from the 
ANT input.
f.  Wait a few moments for the screen to clear.
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Re mote Control
Powers TV on or off.
Number/letter keys
Channel tuning,  page 8 
PIN entry,  page 24  Sleep Timer.  Turns off the TV after the length 
of time you set.  Press 
SLEEP repeatedly to 
increase the time from 15 minutes up to the 
maximum of 90 minutes.  To cancel the timer, 
press 
SLEEP again to highlight Off.Emitter End
INFOTV status,  page 12 
 MUTEMutes the TV speakers.
VOL  / Controls volume of TV speakers.
CH  / Changes channels
Adds a separator in digital channel 
numbers.  Clears some menu entries.    
AUDIODigital Source:  Switches 
between language tracks avail-
able for the current program.  
To change the default, use the 
Sound > Language menu.
Analog Source:  Switches 
between Mono, Stereo, and 
SAP for the current program.  
To change the default, use the 
Sound > Analog Listen To 
menu ( page 21 ).
MENUDisplays or clears the TV main 
menu ( page 20 ).  
Also steps 
back one menu.
LASTReturns to the previous channel.
     Navigation and adjustment 
controls
ENTER  Press to confirm a selection.
FAVDisplays up to nine favorite 
channels,  page 10 .
FORMATChanges picture shape, 
  page 9 
FREEZE Freezes a broadcast TV 
picture.
INPUTPress to select a TV input.  
See  “TV Inputs” page 8 .
TV Controls
If  You Power Off the TV by Mistake
If the status indicator is green and blinking 
rapidly, (about 60 seconds after you shut off 
power), wait a few moments for the status indi-
cator to stop blinking and press 
POWER to turn 
the TV on again.VIDEO
Selects a 
Picture Mode, 
  page 20 
EXIT
Clears all menus.
Note
The following keys are not used in this model:
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TV Controls, continued
TV   
Control Panel
Buttons on the control panel duplicate some keys on 
the remote control.
Refer to  lower labels when using TV menus or after 
activating a special function.
Refer to  upper labels when no TV menus are dis-
played.
SYSTEM RESET.    If the TV does not respond to the 
remote control, control-panel buttons, or will not 
power on/off, press and hold the 
POWER button on 
the control panel for ten seconds.
The STATUS Indicator
Key   Off   Steady On 
 
  Slow Blinking   Fast Blinking
LED Color TV Condition
None TV is powered off.  Normal operation.
Green 
TV is powered on.  Normal operation.
Green 
TV powered off, auto-on TV Timer is set.
Normal operation.  TV can be turned on at any time.
Green 
TV just powered off and lamp is cooling.
Sixty seconds after turning off TV, LED will start to blink.  TV can be turned back on before blinking 
starts or after blinking stops, but not while the indicator is blinking.  Normal operation.
Amber 
TV is too hot.  The TV will 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 clearance on all sides of the TV. 
Amber 
Lamp access door is not secure or no lamp installed.
TV will not operate until lamp access door is secured.  See  Appendix A .
Red 
Lamp failure.  Replace the lamp.  See  Appendix A .
Red/ 
Amber 
TV may require service.
Hold power button on front panel for 10 seconds to reset TV. 
If LED continues to flash red and amber after reset, turn off the TV and unplug it from the AC  
power source.  Wait one minute and then plug the set back in.
If LED continues to flash red and amber, 
 go to www.mitsubishi-tv.com or call 1-800-332-2119 to 
receive Authorized Service Center information.
You may be asked to count how many times the LED flashes each color to aid in troubleshooting.
65” or 73” TV:  Open 
cover to use buttons 
on the front panel.
POWERSTATUS
INPUTTy p i c a l  
control 
panel. 
						

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Tu n   
ing Channels from the Antenna Input
After performing a channel scan, use these methods to 
tune to channels on the 
ANT input.  Channels can be  
either from an over-the-air antenna or from direct cable 
service.
Enter the channel number using the number keys  
on the remote control and press 
ENTER.
Include the sub-channel when tuning digital chan- 
nels.  For a two-part digital channel, such as 3-1, 
press 3 
—
CANCEL 1 ENTER.
Press  CH 
 /  to change channels one channel 
at a time.
Press and hold  CH 
 /  to speed through chan-
nels.
Press  
LAST  to return to the previous channel.
Use the Fav (Favorites) feature to tune to up to nine  
favorite channels.  See  page 10 .
Using an External Sound System
To switch from the internal TV speakers to an external 
sound system:
Press 
1. MENU.
Display the 
2. Sound > TV Speaker option.
Press
3.  ENTER to switch between ON and OFF..
Additional audio controls are in the Sound menu,  page 
21 .
Picture Settings
To get the best picture under dif-1. 
ferent viewing conditions, set the 
Picture Mode first before changing 
other video settings.  See  page 20  .
a. Press 
VIDEO multiple times to select 
one of these Picture Modes:
Name When to Use
BrilliantUnder bright light
BrightFor most daytime viewing
NaturalFor most nighttime viewing
Game
With gaming consoles
b. Press ENTER to confirm your selection.
Wait a few seconds for
2.  the display to clear.
Additional picture options are available in the Picture 
menu,  page 20 .
Naming
Assign helpful names to TV inputs.
Press 
1. MENU.
Go to the 
2. Setup > Input > Input Name menu.
In the inputs list, highlight the input to change and 
3. 
press ENTER.
Highlight a name in the name list.
4. 
Press 5. ENTER to confirm 
the name.
Press 
6. EXIT to clear 
menus.
Removing
To remove unused inputs from the input list,
Switch to an input other than the one you are 
1. 
removing.
Go to the name list for the input as described 
2. 
above.
Highlight 
3. Skip this input and press ENTER.
Press 
4. EXIT to clear menus.
Selecting an Input to Watch
Press the INPUT key to select a TV input to watch.  Use 
the Setup > Input menu to rename, add, or remove 
inputs from the list.
TV I  
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The  FO RMAT Key and Picture Shape
Important
Black bars at the edges of the 
picture are common in HD 
pictures.  Black bars are not a 
defect of the TV.
Black bars are added by broad- 
casters to fill the 16:9 screen 
area while preserving the original 
aspect ratio of the picture.
Your cable box, satellite receiver,  
or DVD player may also be alter-
ing the broadcast picture.  If your 
device offers output in native 
format, try using it with Mitsubi-
shi’s picture formats.
Sample Uses of the FORMAT Key
You can use the 
FORMAT key to reduce or eliminate black areas at the 
picture edges.
Press
Squarish 4:3 image is 
narrower than the 16:9 
screen; unused areas at the 
sides are filled with black.Standard mode stretches the 
picture sideways to fill the 
screen.
Press
Wide 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.
Repeatedly press the 
FORMAT key to cycle 
through displays avail-
able for the current 
program.  The TV will 
remember the format 
you last used on each 
input.
  TV Signals and  Display Formats
This is a 16:9 widescreen TV suitable for images available 
from HDTV and many DVDs.  You can view older-style, 
squarish images (4:3 aspect ratio) using one of the display 
formats described on this page (press the 
FORMAT key to 
cycle through available display formats).
All high-definition channels send widescreen (16:9) 
signals, but not all programming was created for the 
widescreen format.  The broadcaster may stretch the 
image or add side bars to fill the widescreen area.
TV Display Format Definitions
Standard:  The full-screen format used by HDTV 
signals.  Use this format to display anamorphic DVDs 
with a 1.78:1 or 1.85:1 aspect ratio.  Anamorphic DVDs 
with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio are displayed correctly but 
with top and bottom black bars.  Squarish (4:3) images 
are stretched evenly from side to side.  Available for all 
signals.
Expand:  Enlarges the picture to fill the screen by 
cropping the top and bottom; useful for reducing the letter box top and bottom bars of non-anamorphic DVD 
images.
Zoom:  Enlarges the picture to fill the screen by crop-
ping the sides, top, and bottom to eliminate black bars.
480i/480p and SD 4:3 signals:    Eliminates top and 
bottom bars on anamorphic DVDs with a 2.35:1 
aspect ratio.
720p, 1080i, SD 16:9, and HD signals:    Eliminates 
bars added to squarish 4:3 images.
Stretch:  Stretches a squarish 4:3 image across the 
screen to display the entire image with less distortion 
than the Standard format.
Narrow:  Displays narrow 4:3 images in their original 
shape.  Adds black side bars to fill the screen.
Wide Expand:  Enlarges the picture, cropping the 
image on both sides.  Removes or reduces black side 
bars added to narrow images converted to 16:9 signals 
for digital broadcast.
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Non-anamorphic or SD 4:3Anamorphic DVD
StandardDistorted.  
Not recom-
mended.Recommended
ExpandRecom-
mended for 
letterbox.  See 
Note 1.Distorted; not 
recommended.  
See Note 1.
ZoomDistorted.  
Not recom-
mended.  See 
Note 1.Recommended 
for anamorphic 
2.35:1 images.  
See Note 1.
StretchRecom-
mended for 
standard 
broadcasts.  
See Note 1.Distorted; not 
recommended.  
See Note 1.
NarrowSee Note 1Distorted; not 
recommended.  
See Note 1.
Note 1:  Available for 480i, 480p, and digital SD 4:3 signals only.
Original Signal Display Formats
SD 16:9 or 
HD Digital 
720p, 1080i, 
1080p SignalWide 
ExpandRecommended to re-
move side bars.
ZoomRecommended to re-
move bars from the top, 
bottom, and sides.
TV Display Formats.  Press the FORMAT key to see the 
displays available for the current program.
Original 
Signal
TV  
Display
Summary of Mitsubishi Display Formats
TV Signals and Display Formats, 
continued
DVD Image Definitions
Image information may be stated on the DVD case.  
Some DVDs support both of the formats described 
below.
Anamorphic (or Enhanced for WideScreen TV)
Indicates DVDs recorded to show widescreen images 
properly on 16:9 TV sets using the TV’s Standard 
format mode (recommended).
Non-Anamorphic (or 4:3, 1.33:1, Letter Box, or 
Full Screen)
Indicates DVDs recorded for viewing on squarish TV 
screens.  They may be full screen (4:3 or 1.33:1) which 
crops movies to fit the narrow TV, or  letter box, which 
adds black top and bottom bars.
  FA  
V ( Favorite Channels)
Favorite Channels and the 
Remote Control
The FAV key gives you quick access to 
favorite channels from the antenna input.  
You can store up to nine favorite channels.
Adding
Switch to the antenna  1. 
input (press 
INPUT and 
select Antenna).
Tune to the channel. 2. 
Press the  3. 
FAV key.
With the desired  4. 
channel highlighted, 
highlight Add and press 
ENTER.
Removing
While using the antenna input, press the 1.  FAV key.
In the  2. Favorites menu, highlight the channel to 
remove.
Highlight  3. Remove and press 
ENTER.
Tu n i n g
Method 1
While watching TV, press the  1. 
FAV key.
Highlight the channel number in the list and  2. 
press 
ENTER.
Method 2
While watching TV, repeatedly press the 
FAV key to 
cycle through channels in the FAV list.
The Favorites Menu
Press 1. MENU and go to Channels > Favorites.
Highlight the channel you want to add or remove.  
2. 
Tip:  To jump to a channel, enter the channel 
number, including separator, and press 
ENTER.  
Example:  
3
 
6  
1 ENTER.
Press 
3. ENTER to add/remove a check.  You can 
select up to nine favorite channels.
Highlight 4. DONE and press ENTER to finish.