Mitsubishi L75–A81, L75–A91 Television Owners Guide
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3. Using TV Features 29 In the U.S. call 1(877) 675-2224 for assistance. To display 3D gaming or 3D cinema content, your Mitsubishi LASERVUE® TV requires: A compatible 3D source device• Either checkerboard or Split HD format • Active 3D glasses• The TV’s 3D options are in the Adjust > 3D Mode menu described on page 41. Initial Setup Check if your HDMI 3D video source device outputs 1. a 1080p 60 Hz signal. This information will be needed later when you assign an input name in the New Device Found screen. If your 3D glasses came with an emitter box, 2. connect the emitter box to the 3D GLASSES EMITTER jack. Place the box in front of the TV where there is a clear path to the glasses. Note: If your glasses are marked DLP Link, skip this step; no emitter box is required with DLP Link technology. 1 23 4 HDMI AVR AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT RS-232C 3D GLASSES EMITTERANT INPUT 2INPUT 1 DVI/PC L R L R INPUT IR-NetCommand Output/External Controller Input P b Pr L RY/ VIDE O 3D GLASSES EMITTER Power on the TV and the source device.3. Connect the source device to the TV’s HDMI input.4. When the 5. New Device Found screen displays, name the input according to the table below. Note that the TV will process the video signal differently depending on the name you assign. If your source device is a Blu-ray disc or game console, the signal must be 1080p at 60 Hz. 3D Video Source3D Video SignalAssign Name Computer Recommended: 1080p 60 Hz (1920 X 1080). The image will fill the TV screen. Other 60-Hz computer video signals compatible with the TV will display with black bars. See page 17. PC Other To see 3D video, the signal must be 1080p 60 Hz Any other name Press 6. BACK to close the New Device Found screen. Watching 3D Video Note: Active 3D glasses are required. Press 1. ACTIVITY. Highlight the icon for the 3D video device and press 2. ENTER. Press 3. MENU and select the Adjust > 3D Mode menu. Select 4. On for 3D Mode. The On setting will be memorized for the current input when you exit this menu. Select the source format.5. Checkerboard is the standard 3D format for • DLP TV and is compatible with current PC 3D gaming. Top/Bottom may be used by some sources and • can be identified by the screen being divided into two images, one above the other. Select the glasses control type6. . For glasses with an emitter box, select • IR Emitter. For glasses marked • DLP Link, select DLP Link. Press 7. BACK to close the menu. If the image does not appear correct8. (e.g., objects appear to be moving in instead of out), open the Adjust > 3D Mode menu and set Glasses L-R to Reverse. To Watch Regular (non-3D) Content The 3D Mode setting is memorized for each input. When you want to watch non-3D images on the input selected above, open the Adjust > 3D Mode menu and set 3D Mode to Off. 3D Video
30 3. Using TV Features In Canada call 1(800) 450-6487 for assistance. 3D Video, continued 3D Safety Requirements 3D Glasses are NOT designed as sunglasses or safety glasses and do not provide protection. 3D glasses should • be worn only when viewing 3D material. Do not wear the wireless glasses in any situations that require unimpaired visual perception.• Children under the age of 5 should not view 3D programming.• Under normal conditions, 3D viewing is safe for your movies or games. Some people may experience discomfort, however. To minimize the potential for experiencing visual problems or any adverse symptoms: Read and follow any and all safety warnings that accompany your 3D glasses or 3D source devices.• Maintain a distance of no less than 2 to 2.5 times the screen height measurement away from the display. Viewing • from too short a distance can strain your eyes. Take regular breaks, at least 5 minutes after every hour of 3D viewing.• If you experience any of the following symptoms, discontinue 3D viewing until the symptoms go away: nausea, dizziness, or queasiness, • headache, or eyestrain, • blurry vision,• double vision that lasts longer than a few seconds,• Do not engage in any potentially hazardous activity (for example, driving a vehicle) until your symptoms have com- pletely gone away. If symptoms persist, discontinue use and do not resume 3D viewing without discussing your symptoms with a physician. Do not use the glasses where loss of balance or limiting your field of vision may be dangerous to you. Do not use near staircases, 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 COMPUTER 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 a physician before viewing 3D Games or Video: Anyone with a history of epilepsy, or who has a family member with a history of epilepsy• Anyone who has ever experienced epileptic seizures or sensory disturbances triggered by flashing light effects.• WARNING! SOME LIGHT PATTERNS MAY INDUCE SEIZURES IN PERSONS WITH NO PRIOR HISTORY OF EPILEPSY. DISCONTINUE 3D VIEWING IF YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS: Involuntary movements, eye or muscle twitching• Muscle cramps• Nausea, dizziness, or queasiness• Convulsions• Disorientation, confusion, or loss of awareness of your surroundings• Do not engage in any potentially hazardous activity (for example, driving a vehicle) until your symptoms have com- pletely gone away. Do not resume 3D viewing without discussing the symptoms with your physician. Notice Concerning Format Compatibility In order to display 3D images. Mitsubishi 3D Ready DLP Home Cinema TVs require the use of a 3D source device coupled with the Mitsubishi 3D adapter or other source devices that support checkerboard display formats for display of 3D games, 3D broadcasts from terrestrial/cable/ satellite and 3D Blu-ray disc content. In all cases an emitter and matching 3D active shutter glasses or DLP Link active shutter glasses are required in order to view 3D content.
3. Using TV Features 31 In the U.S. call 1(877) 675-2224 for assistance. The USB Media Player Menu Displaying the Menu Back up the data on your USB drive before con-1. necting it to the TV. Mitsubishi is not responsible for any file damage or data loss. Connect your USB drive to the TV’s USB port.2. The USB Media Player menu displays while files are being read. Wait until icons appear in the menu before continuing. 1 23 4 HDMI AVR AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT RS-232C 3D GLASSES EMITTER ANT INPUT 2INPUT 1 DVI/PC L R L R INPUT IR-NetCommand Output/External Controller Input P b Pr L R Y/ VIDE O I M P O R TA N T Do not use USBa for this purpose. The TV is unable to read files from the USBa port. From the USB Menu you can:3. Activate any of the menu options Highlight an icon and press ENTER. Display the Activity menu. Press ACTIVITY. Press again to clear. Display the main menu. Press MENU. Press again to clear. Display status for the USB device. Press INFO. Press BACK to clear. To resume use of the USB port after switching the 4. TV to a different input, press ACTIVITY, choose View Photos, and select the USB icon port. Playing a Slide Show or Playlist Use these keys while playing a slide show or playlist. or ENTER Replays the slide show or playlist. Pauses a slide show or playlist. Stops a slide show or playlist. Displays the previous or next slide. Plays the previous or next track. GUIDERotates an image clockwise in 90˚ incre- ments. BACKDisplays the USB Media Player menu. MENUDisplays the main menu and stops play. ACTIVITYDisplays the Activity menu and stops play. INFODisplays slide name or track name. Press BACK to clear. I M P O R TA N T Always stop playback with (STOP) or change to a different TV input before disconnecting your USB device. The TV can read photo or music files from a USB • device. Photos must be in JPEG format and music files must be in mp3 format. To play music files while displaying a photo slide show, see “USB Media Setup Menu” on the next page. The TV can display still or moving images from a • camera through the Y/ V I D E O port. See “Photos and Moving Video as Composite Video,” page 33. Camera and Music Files The TV can read JPEG files as created by the camera. If you edit a picture file on a computer and resave the image, the TV may be unable to read the resaved file.
32 3. Using TV Features In Canada call 1(800) 450-6487 for assistance. Thumbnail and Playlist Menus JPEG Thumbnail Menu Use these keys while viewing JPEG thumbnail images or the music tracks in a playlist. Moves the highlight from item to item. GUIDERotates a thumbnail clockwise in 90˚ increments or ENTER Plays the slide show or playlist starting with the highlighted item. Selects the last item on the current page. Selects the first item on the current page. PAGE UP/DN Displays the next or previous page of items. BACKDisplays the USB Media Player menu. MENUDisplays the main menu. ACTIVITYDisplays the Activity menu. Notes on Using the USB Port • The TV ignores all commands while reading files. Wait until the Play icon appears highlighted and in full color before continuing. • Large files or high-capacity storage devices may take a long time to display. • The TV can read files up to 10 MB in size with a maximum of 2,500 files stored on the device. The FAT16 or FAT32 file system is recommended. • Use a USB drive instead of a card reader. • Back up the data on your USB drive before con- necting it to the TV. Mitsubishi is not responsible for any file damage or data loss. Note: Some manufacturers’ USB devices may be incom- patible with the TV. If the TV is unable to display your photos, you can: • Transfer files to a different USB device. • Use your digital camera’s composite video output. See page 33. Picture Files Compatible with the USB Port • Still images recorded on digital cameras using the Exchangeable Image File Format, version 2.1 (EXIF 2.1) standard for digital still cameras and Design Rules for Camera File Systems version 1.0 (DCF 1.0) • Some images opened and resaved on a computer may not play back or may not display in the thumb- nail list. This happens if the files were resaved in an incompatible format. • Full path file names can be no longer than 50 char- acters and must end in a .jpg extension. Only the first 20 of the 50 characters will display. Camera and Music Files, continued USB Media Setup Menu Use the USB Media Setup menu set up play of a slide show or playlist. • If JPEG image files and mp3 files are on the USB device, choose: Slideshow + Music - Slideshow - Music only - Slideshow.• Select either Auto or Manual advance for the slide show. During manual operation, press ENTER to advance to the next slide. Interval.• For automatic advance, select the time interval for display of each slide. The interval you select here is the minimum time between slides; actual time may be longer for larger files. Frequency.• For automatic advance, select the number of times (frequency) to play the complete slide show and/or playlist: Once, Tw i c e, or Continuous. Press • BACK to close the Media Setup menu and return to the Media Player menu.
3. Using TV Features 33 In the U.S. call 1(877) 675-2224 for assistance. Photos and Moving Video as Composite Video Connect the camera to the TV using a composite video cable if: • You are unable to see images using the USB port. • You wish to view moving video from the camera. Control the slide show or movie through the camera as the TV’s USB Media Player menu will be unavailable. The display resolution will be standard-definition (480i). Refer to the owner’s manual supplied with the 1. camera for instructions needed for this setup. Set the camera’s output signal type to 2. NTSC and put the camera into playback mode. With the camera still turned on, connect your digital 3. camera’s composite video cable (usually yellow) to the TV’s Y/ V I D E O jack. To hear audio, connect the camera’s audio output cable to the AUDIO L jack. 1 23 4 HDMI AVR AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT RS-232C 3D GLASSES EMITTER ANT INPUT 2INPUT 1 DVI/PC L R L R INPUT IR-NetCommand Output/External Controller Input P b Pr L RY/ VIDE OLY/ VIDEO L Y/ VIDEO TV Composite video cable Optional audio cable Camera connection using a composite video cable When the 4. New Device Found screen displays, assign the name Camcorder. Press 5. BACK to close the New Device Found screen. Press 6. ACTIVITY, select Watch Movie > Cam, and press ENTER. If viewing photos, advance through the images 7. manually or set the camera to advance automati- c a l l y. Camera Images and Music Files, continued Using an Audio-Only Device Keep an unused RCA-style connector in the Y/ V I D E O jack while using an audio-only device such as an MP3 or CD player. Audio-only device Unused RCA-style plug (plug in rst)L R Y/ VIDE O
34 3. Using TV Features In Canada call 1(800) 450-6487 for assistance. Streaming Internet Movies with VUDU L75 -A91. This TV’s built-in VUDU™ capabilities allow you to access your own personal home video store right on your TV. VUDU’s service offers you: The largest on-demand HD movie selection any-• where, featuring full 1080p and 5.1 surround sound. All of Hollywood’s latest hits and classics. Movies • are available to rent or buy the same day the movie comes out on DVD. VUDU allows you to enjoy movies with no store • visits, no mailing, no late fees and no subscriptions. Parental controls allow you to restrict access to • content according to MPA A ratings. See the VUDU Info & Settings menu. VUDU features popular internet applications provid-• ing free content. At the time of this writing, VUDU requires an internet bandwidth of 4.0 Mbps or higher for instant HD video and 2.0 Mbps or higher for instant SD video. These specifications are subject to change. Visit www.VUDU. com to learn more about available titles, prices, recom- mended bandwidth, and services offered. For a list of recommended routers and switches, see the Support > FAQ section at VUDU.com. Required for VUDU Service Broadband internet service• Ethernet cable • or the VUDU wireless kit. Computer access to the VUDU.com website • (required for one-time account activation). A credit card for rental and purchase transactions.• Standard Connection Connect the TV to your network router or directly to a high-speed internet modem using an Ethernet cable (not supplied). 123 4 HDMI AVR AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT RS-232C DVI/PC L R L R INPUT P b Pr L RY/ VIDE O Ethernet cable TV Internet router or modem Incoming high-speed internet service Standard VUDU connection via Ethernet VUDU Wireless Kit The VUDU wireless kit is available for purchase from VUDU.com. The kit includes the two wireless boxes, two power cables, and two Ethernet cables shown in the diagram below. VUDU capabilities are built right into the TV, so connect VUDU Wireless Box 2 directly to the TV as shown. The LED indicators for • POWER and ETHERNET will light up once power is applied to the boxes. After a few seconds, the LED indicator for • WIRELESS will start to blink, indicating the wireless adapters have been set up successfully. The LED indicators for • WIRELESS and ETHERNET will blink when data is being transmitted. L 1 23 4 HDMI AVR AUDIO OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT RS-232C 3D GLASSES EMITTER ANT INPUT 2INPUT 1 DVI/PC L R L R INPUT IR-NetCommand Output/External Controller Input P b Pr L RY/ VIDE O USB-to-DC power cable AC-to-DC power cable VUDU Wire- less Box 2 Router or modem Ethernet cable Ethernet cable VUDU Wire- less Box 1 TV Connecting the VUDU wireless kit. Connect VUDU Wireless Box 2 directly to the TV.
3. Using TV Features 35 In the U.S. call 1(877) 675-2224 for assistance. F1F3F4F2 FAVONDEMAND GUIDEBACK ACTIVITY Returns to the VUDU home menu while in VUDU. VUDU PLUS. Displays more options for the current selection (if available).PAGE UP/PAGE DOWN Jumps to the previous/next page of menu items. ACTIVITYTo exit VUDU, press ACTIVITY and select a different TV input. Displays the TV’s MORE menu with these special VUDU options: Displays network information useful for troubleshooting. Resets VUDU if VUDU stops responding to commands. Goes to the previous screen.• Stops video playback and returns to the • previous menu. PLAY/PAUSE Starts or pauses video playback. FAST FORWARD/REVERSE Press to search scenes forward • or back. Press additional times to speed • up search. Press opposite key to slow and • pause search. STOP Stops video playback and returns to the previous menu. ENTERSelects a menu item.• Pauses video and displays a scene-• selection strip for frame-by-frame search. Press again to resume play. Directional navigation Getting Started To start using VUDU, connect your TV to the inter-1. net as described in the previous section. Power on the TV.2. Press 3. ACTIVITY to display the Activity menu. In the 4. Watch Movie activity, highlight the VUDU icon and press ENTER. Browse the VUDU catalog and offerings.5. When you are ready to rent or buy a movie, you 6. will be prompted to activate your VUDU account. Follow the on-screen instructions and use a com- puter to go to www.VUDU.com/activation. A credit card is required for activation. Once your account is activated, you can rent and buy movies using only the TV and the TV’s remote control. Troubleshooting If the VUDU Screen Is Not Responding Press MORE and then 2 (RESET) to reset VUDU. This resets VUDU only and does not affect TV settings. If You Are Unable to Connect to VUDU Check all power and data connections.• If you can reach the internet with a computer or • other device on the same internet service used by the TV, consult the router or modem owner’s guide for reset instructions. If you cannot reach the internet, contact your • service provider. You may be asked for network information such as the TV’s IP address. Press the MORE key and then press 1 (NETWORK). For Further Assistance If you are having trouble connecting your TV or • accessing internet applications, contact Mitsubishi Customer Care at 1-877-675-2224. If you are having difficulty with your VUDU • account, contact VUDU Customer Care at www.VUDU.com/support. See more troubleshooting tips in the • TV Reset Comparison Guide starting on page 77. Streaming Internet Movies with VUDU, continued Using VUDUNavigate VUDU’s menus with the keys on the TV’s remote control. Browse the movie catalog, watch movie previews, set parental controls, and rent or buy movies.
36 3. Using TV Features In Canada call 1(800) 450-6487 for assistance. Introduction to Home-Theater Control This TV offers a choice on home-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 (Any Connection Type) Program the remote control to operate the A /V device. To control the device, set the remote control to the correct mode for the device type. See Appendix A, “Pro- gramming the Remote Control.” In the case of an A /V receiver, use the Audio Lock feature, page 65. Any Connection Type TVA / V Device CEC-Enabled HDMI Device (HDMI Connection Only) See Appendix C, “HDMI Control of CEC Devices,” page 73.TVCEC-Enabled A / V Device HDMI Cable Model L75-A91. NetCommand IR Control (Any Connection Type) Set up NetCommand IR control of the device’s keys as desired. See “IR Emitter Placement,” page 51, and “Initial NetCommand Setup,” page 52. Any Connection Type TVA / V Device Source device connected to an A/V receiver connected to the TV CEC-Enabled HDMI A /V Receiver The TV’s remote control may operate some functions of a connected A /V device. You can switch to the device by selecting its icon in the TV’s Activity menu. See Appendix C, “HDMI Control of CEC Devices,” page 73. HDMI Cable HDMI Cable TV CEC-Enabled Source Device A / V Receiver Model L75-A91. A /V Receiver with HDMI Output (no CEC) Set up NetCommand IR control of the 1. A /V receiver’s keys as desired. See “IR Emitter Placement,” page 51, and “Setting Up A /V Receiver Control,” page 57. Set up NetCommand IR control of the 2. source device’s keys as desired. See “NetCommand Control of a Device Connected to an HDMI A /V Receiver,” page 61. TV Any Con - nection TypeSource Device A / V Receiver HDMI Cable
37 In the U.S. call 1(877) 675-2224 for assistance. 4 TV Menus Displays or clears the main menu. Moves up one menu level.• Clears the current menu.• Moves navigation into options • area. Selects an item.• Moves the highlight within menus. Makes adjustments in some menus. Look for the key guide at the bottom of each menu. Main Menu Press MENU on the remote control to open the main menu and then select from one of these categories. AdjustCustomize picture and sound settings; enable 3D mode.38 CaptionsTurn closed captions on and off; customize caption displays.42 InitialPerform basic TV setup. Set language, scan (memorize) channels and edit channel options, set the TV clock, set auto-on TV Timer.43 InputAssign names to TV inputs, enable HDMI Control, assign activities to inputs. Model L75-A91. Perform NetCommand IR “learning.”45 LockRestrict TV use. Disable the control-panel buttons. Set a pass code.47 Menu Navigation
38 4. TV Menus In Canada call 1(800) 450-6487 for assistance. Picture Mode Super Brilliant The Super Brilliant Picture Mode is designed to compensate for the harsh, bright lighting used in retail settings and is not recommended for home use. Prolonged use of the Super Brilliant Picture Mode will age the lasers faster, reducing picture brightness as the TV ages. Set the Picture Mode first before changing other video settings, as some settings are stored independently for each Picture Mode. Use Picture Modes to get the best image under different viewing conditions. BrilliantFor use under bright light. May be too bright for most home lighting; unavailable when the current input is named Game or PC. GameOptimizes picture and video processing for gaming consoles. Available only when the name of the input is Game or PC. BrightFor most daytime viewing under natural light; good for x.v.Color sources NaturalFor most nighttime viewing under dim to moderate lighting; good for x.v.Color sources CinemaFor use with theatrical movies; recreates the color gamut seen in theaters. Good for movie viewing in moderate to dim lighting. SpecialAdvanced Picture Modes. Contact your professional installer for setup or see “Advanced Picture” on page 41. L75 -A81: Special/ADV L75-A91: ISF Day/ADV1, ISF Night/ADV2 ISF Day, ISF Night Contrast Low contrast shows a variety of shades in darker images• In most home lighting situations, medium contrast looks best.• High contrast shows darker images more uniformly black and • makes colors appear more vibrant. High contrast is good for brightly lit environments. Adjusts the white-to-black level Settings are stored indepen- dently for each Picture Mode. BrightnessAdjusts overall picture brightness. Settings are stored independently for each Picture Mode. ColorAdjusts overall color intensity from no color to fully saturated. TintAdjusts the red-to-green ratio. SharpnessAdjusts picture detail and clarity. Color Te m p HighGives white images a cool cast. May provide the most realistic picture under bright lighting. Adjusts the white balance. Settings are stored independently for each Picture Mode.LowGives white images a warm cast. This setting displays video at approximately the 6500K industry standard for NTSC pictures. Video Noise High, Medium, Low, Off High.• For poor-quality signals. Medium. • For moderate noise reduction. Low. • For good-quality signals. Off. • Leaves the picture unaltered. Reduces minor noise (graininess) in the picture. Saved by input. Not available if the current input is named PC or Game or when 3D is active. EdgeEnhanceOn, OffEdgeEnhance™ adds special edge enhancements to make the image appear sharper. Saved by input. DeepField Imager On, Off DeepField™ Imager dynamically enhances black levels in portions of the screen to provide strong contrast with detail over mixed screen content. DemoFor comparison, displays a split picture to show On (right side) and Off (left side). Picture Adjust To make picture adjustments: From the • Adjust > Picture menu: Press 1. to highlight an option. Press 2. to adjust. While watching TV:• Press the MORE key and then 8 (VIDEO) in the on-screen menu. Press to select the video option you want to change. Press to change settings. Assign names to TV inputs before making video adjust- ments (New Device Found or Inputs > Name menu). Adjustments will be reset to the defaults if you name or rename inputs afterwards.