Summary of Contents for Mitsubishi Electric WD-73740
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To order replacement or additional remote controls or lamps, visit our website at www.mitsuparts.com or call 800-553-7278. • MEVSA recommends that you use only genuine Replacement Lamp Assemblies purchased directly from Mitsubishi or a Mitsubishi Authorized Dealer or a Mitsubishi Authorized Service Center. See page 37 for com- plete instructions. ®...
TV, unplug the power cord, and discon- nect all cables before moving it. St and Requirement CAUTION: Use these Mitsubishi TV models only with the Mitsubishi stand model shown here. Other stands can result in instability and possibly cause injury.
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 and while using the Bright Lamp Energy setting.
(NEC ART 250) 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.
Slee p 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 Press SLEEP.
You can save groups of channels by content (e.g., news, sports, children’s program- ming) or by TV user. Note: You must fi rst set the TV Clock to receive cor- rect ChannelView listings. Use the Setup > Clock menu.
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. Effect of Mitsubishi Formats on Picture Types Original Signal Display Format...
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1. Additional TV Features St atus Display Press the INFO key to see the on-screen status display. The most common displays are shown here. 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.
Digital 5.1, and PCM digital stereo audio. These inputs are HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Copy Protection) compliant. Mitsubishi recommends you use high-speed HDMI cables to connect newer source devices incorporating HDMI technology. High-speed cables bring you the full benefits of Deep Color.
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9. Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Analog video inputs able to accept high-definition video from a high-definition source device. Use the adja- cent R and L inputs if you wish to send audio to the TV speakers. For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119 10.
In the New Device Found screen, press highlight PC in the list of device types. It is impor- tant to use the name PC so that the TV processes the PC signal correctly. Highlight EXIT and press ENTER to close the New Device Found screen.
New Device Found screen. Name the new input CD/Audio or MP3 Player. Connect left (white) and right (red) audio cables from AUDIO OUT on the device to L and R on the TV. Keep the connector in the Y jack while using the audio-only device.
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TV, e.g., lines that should be straight may appear slightly curved. Image Resolution Your Mitsubishi TV can display the resolu- tions shown in the chart from standard VGA (640 x 480) through 1920 x 1080 signals at a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
1. Additional TV Features Supplemental Audio Connections (840 series) Add a subwoofer to complement the TV’s speaker array or use the TV’s speakers as a center channel for your external sound system. Adding a S ubwoofer Add a subwoofer to complement the TV speakers with a fuller bass sound.
You may wish to supplement surround sound from the TV with external rear speakers. External speakers can fill in rear sound if your room lacks a rear wall suitable for sound reflections. Mitsubishi recommends Polk Audio’s F/X Wireless Surround system. Transmitter...
Using the TV Speakers as a Ce nter Channel If using an external surround sound system, you can use the TV’s speakers to provide center channel sound. Your A/V receiver must have a center channel pre out that can supply an amplified center-channel signal to the TV.
Sound Sound settings Assign a name to the current TV input before making video adjustments (use the New Device Found Pi cture or Inputs > Name menu). Adjustments will be reset to the defaults if you rename the input after making adjustments.
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• Film Mode Auto, Off 480i and 1080i signals only. In Auto, the TV automatically detects and applies film-decoding correction to movies filmed at 24 frames per second. Try the Off setting if images show many jagged edges. Setting saved by input.
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Picture Adv anced Picture > Advanced allows you to save highly customized picture adjust- ments for each input. Mitsubishi recommends these adjustments be made only by a trained professional installer. 1. Press MENU. Under Picture, highlight the Advanced icon and press ENTER.
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When the TV receives a 3D signal from an HDMI 1.4a-compliant device, forces the TV automatically into 3D mode and selects the correct 3D format. When the TV receives a normal 2D signal, makes the TV automatically exit 3D mode.
On Turns on the internal TV speakers. Off Turns off the internal TV speakers so you hear sound only from a connected A/V receiver. Ce nter 840 Series. Makes the TV’s speaker array act as a center channel. See “Using the...
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Basic Owner’s Guide supplied with the television. For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119 volume of the audio output signal is fixed and is unaffected by the TV’s volume control. trols. When set to Variable, the audio output signal is adjustable from the TV’s volume controls.
• Text 1–Text 4. Text-service signals As Broadcast changes settings to those selected by the captions provider, or, if none, to the TV’s own caption defaults. Use one of the font styles to give digital captions a custom appearance. •...
As a reminder that the TV Timer is set, the TV POWER indicator flashes slowly while the TV is powered off. • When the Timer turns on the TV, press any key on the remote control to keep it from turning off after five minutes. Ti mer On, Off Select On to enable the Timer.
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Cable when connected to direct cable (no cable box) channels 2. Select the scan type. • Select All Channels for an initial scan or after moving the TV to an new area with a differ- Scan ent channel line-up. •...
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Ethernet Connection DHCP (automatic), Manual [Connection Data] Wireless Connection [Network ID] [Connection Data] Off. Turns off the TV’s wireless system radio receiver. Use this option if there is RF interfer- ence with other devices. For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119 This option is available only when an Ethernet cable is connected to the TV’s...
(Inputs > HDMI Control menu). Turn off each device’s internal CEC capability. See “HDMI Control of CEC Devices” on page 33 for the TV’s HDMI Control or, to turn on/off a specific device’s response to CEC signals, see the device owner’s manual.
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See “Enabling HDMI Control of CEC Devices” on page 33 for use of this feature. Note: When HDMI Control is set to Off the TV may still respond to CEC commands sent by another device. To prevent this, turn off HDMI Control in the device using the device’s own menus.
2. TV Menus P arental Menu 740 and 840 Series, U.S. Only The TV comes from the factory with the rating locks turned off and with pre-set U.S. ratings TV-PG and movie rating PG. You must turn on blocking for U.S.
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LAST keys on the TV remote control at the same time. This process temporarily unlocks the TV. IMPORTANT When changing or deleting your pass code, you must use the remote control included with this TV. You cannot use a Mitsubishi remote control from another component or a “universal” remote.
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Rating Start Time/ Sets the time of day for enforcement of rating restrictions chosen in the Parental menu. The TV Stop Time clock must be set in the Setup > Clock menu before you can use Start Time/Stop Time. To make rating restrictions active 24 hours a day, set Start Time and Stop Time the same.
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Blocks all use of the TV during the time period you specify. You must enter a pass code to use the TV when the time lock is in effect. After releasing the lock with the pass code, the lock does not go back into effect until the next time the TV is powered on.
Use of CEC is optional. Each manufacturer chooses which CEC functions to support so it is difficult to predict which devices and features are compatible with Mitsubishi’s HDMI Control. You may find that CEC functions for a specific device are limited.
HDMI cable. When the TV detects the connection, the New Device Found screen will appear. Note: If the TV is unable to detect the device, either the device’s CEC capability is not enabled or the device is not CEC compatible. Enable HDMI control through the device’s menus...
Press MENU on the TV remote control. Highlight Inputs > HDMI Control. Move to the device name and press ENTER to select Off to turn off the TV’s ability to control the device. Press EXIT to clear the menu. Inputs > HDMI Control menu Remo ving an HDMI Device Power off the device.
First, turn off the TV and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Occasionally clean dust build-up from the air-intake grilles on the back and sides of the TV. Clean using a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment. Top and Sides of the TV •...
Be sure not to insert any metal or flammable object into the lamp cartridge opening, as it may cause fire or electrical shock. If a foreign object is inserted into the opening, unplug the AC cord of the TV and contact your dealer for service.
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Appendix A: TV Care Replacement Procedure Removing the Old Lamp Cartridge Turn off TV power and unplug the TV. Allow the lamp to cool for at least one hour before proceed- ing. After the lamp has cooled, remove the cover of the lamp compartment, located on the back of the TV.
Remarks • Check that the batteries are fresh and installed correctly. • Be no more than 20 feet from the TV when using the remote control. • If using an external 3D emitter, try pointing the emitter in a different direction or disconnect the emitter.
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For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119 Remarks • First turn off the TV’s HDMI control for the specific device. Open the Inputs > HDMI Control menu, select the device, select Off. • Disable CEC on the device itself. See the device’s instruc- tions.
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The image from a computer appears dis- torted when viewed on the TV. Appendices Remarks When powered on, the TV needs time to boot up, just as a com- puter does. • The TV may be locked. • The clock may not be set.
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ANT input) but no SAP is being broadcast. • Check that the Sound > Audio > TV Speakers option is set to On to hear sound from the TV speakers. Possibly the TV Speakers option is Off.
The Bluetooth ® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Mitsubishi Electric is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Manufactured under license from Real Sound Lab, SIA.
Software only with the Mitsubishi television model that included this owner’s guide and owned by you. RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS. Software Not for Resale. You may not resell or otherwise transfer for value the Software, except in conjunction with a sale of the TV that Software has been pre installed.
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If you are interested in obtaining open source code for this product, please contact Mitsubishi at (800) 332-2119. A nominal handling and mailing charge may apply.
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Trademark and License Information 4. Conveying Verbatim Copies. You may convey verbatim copies of the Program’s source code as you receive it, in any medium, provided that you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice; keep intact all notices stating that this License and any non-permissive terms added in accord with section 7 apply to the code; keep intact all notices of the absence of any warranty;...
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Trademark and License Information However, if you cease all violation of this License, then your license from a particular copyright holder is reinstated (a) provisionally, unless and until the copyright holder explicitly and fi nally terminates your license, and (b) permanently, if the copyright holder fails to notify you of the violation by some reasonable means prior to 60 days after the cessation.
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Trademark and License Information GNU General Public License Version 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 675 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it.
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3. You may copy and distribute the Program (or a work based on it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above provided that you also do one of the following: a) Accompany it with the complete corresponding machine-readable source code, which must be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange;...
Embedded Software and Lamps, the consumer is solely responsible for any replacement labor. For all other parts, we will provide the labor for a warranty repair by an authorized MITSUBISHI service center without charge for one (1) year from the original date of purchase at retail.
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MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to or misuse of the product (including any failure to carry out any maintenance as described in the Owner’s Guide including air vent cleaning or any product damaged by excessive physical or electrical stress);...
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Embedded Software and Lamps, the consumer is solely responsible for any replacement labor. For all other parts, we will provide the labor for a warranty repair by an authorized MITSUBISHI service center without charge for one (1) year from the original date of purchase at retail.
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MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to or misuse of the product (including any failure to carry out any maintenance as described in the Owner’s Guide including air vent cleaning or any product damaged by excessive physical or electrical stress);...
MEVSA Internet Applications afford the opportunity to access third party Internet product offerings or services (“Third Party Services”) on certain Mitsubishi TVs. The Third Party Services accessible herein are provided as per our agreement with these third parties. These agreements are subject to change, interruption, suspension (including termination) at any time and for various reasons.
Picture Quality and Film Mode Shape (format) 7, 13 Troubleshooting 41 Power On/Off Troubleshooting 41 For assistance call 1(800) 332-2119 Index Ratings (TV and Movie) 31 Rear Speakers 15 Safety Instructions 4 SAP (second audio program) 21 Scan (memorize channels) 25 Screensaver 18 SD (Standard-Defi...
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MEVSA recommends that you use only genuine Replacement Lamp Assemblies purchased directly from Mitsubishi or a Mitsubishi Authorized Dealer or Mitsubishi Authorized Service Center. MEVSA advises that replacement lamps obtained separately from the Lamp Cartridge and/or Lamp Assemblies obtained from unauthorized sellers may be incorrect for your television, may not fit or perform properly and may even damage your television.