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Owner’s Guide LCD Television System LT-4260 (LCD Display model: L423FR) visit our website at www.mitsubishi-tv.com...
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 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 PROVIDES 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.
Contents Important Safeguards ... 4 Cleaning Your LCD Television System ... 7 Chapter 1 Television System Overview Thank You... 9 Unpacking Your New TV System ... 10 Special Features ... 11 Side Control Panel and Card Reader... 12 Side Panel Input/Output... 13 Chapter 2 Television System Setup Attaching HD-6000 to 42"...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read the following safeguards carefully before using this product and retain for future reference. Always follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Read, Retain and Follow All Instructions Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the product. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, continued 12. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric, light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS, continued 21. Transport/Handling (a) Be sure to use another person to lift or carry this product. It is recommended that the product be carried by two people holding it with both of their hands — one hand on each side of the product. (b) Use caution when transporting the product.
CLEANING Cleaning Normally, light dusting with a dry, non-scratching duster will keep your product clean. If cleaning beyond this is needed, please use the following guidelines: First, turn off the product and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Top and Sides of the Display: •...
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Chapter . . . Television System Overview Thank You ... 9 Unpacking Your New TV System ... 10 Special Features... 11 Side Control Panel and Card Reader... 12 Side Panel Input/Output... 13...
Thank You for Your Purchase Welcome to the wonderful and exciting world of digital television! We are honored that you chose Mitsubishi as your premier home entertainment partner. The development team at Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America (MDEA) understands that our customers demand and expect the very best. MDEA was founded on the core beliefs and philosophies that drive us to deliver products that implement the latest in advanced television technology.
Unpacking Your New TV System Please take a moment to review the following list of items to ensure that you have received everything below: (1) LCD Display (1) Owner’s Guide (4) Mounting Hooks (2) M3 Bolts Included in the HD-6000 carton are the following items: POWER (1) HD-6000 Digital Cable Ready HDTV Receiver/Controller...
Special Features Your new LT-4260 High Definition Television System has many special features. This makes it the perfect control center for your home entertainment system. These special features include: Multiple Connection Capability On the HD-6000 back panel you will find a full complement of the connections needed for the most sophisticated home theater system.
Side Control Panel and Card Reader Many remote control buttons are duplicated on the side control panel. Please see Remote Control Functions, page 37, for an explanation of their usage. (left side of LCD Display) (right side of LCD Display) GUIDE See Media Card Playback, Page 64, For Details.
Side Panel Input/Output ��� ������� ���� ����� ������ ����� ����� 1. Headphone The Headphone Output sends the LCD Displays connected audio signals to a pair of headphones. The audio output from the TV’s speakers will be unavailable. 2. Audio Out The Audio Output sends the LCD Displays connected audio signals to an A/V receiver or other equipment.
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Chapter . . . Television System Setup Attaching HD-6000 to 42" LCD Display... 15 Set-Back Configuration Setup... 16 Connecting a Computer... 20 Stand Alone Configuration Setup ... 21 Connecting a Computer... 22 Wall Mount Configuration Setup ... 23 Connecting a Computer... 27...
Television System Setup The LT-4260 LCD Television System is extremely versatile. The System includes a 42" LCD Display and a HD-6000 Digital Cable Ready HDTV Receiver/Controller. To take full advantage of all the features this system has to offer, attach the HD-6000 to the 42" LCD Display. Attaching HD-6000 to 42"...
Set-Back Configuration Setup • Do not remove the stand. • The Display is heavy. Move it with two or more people. 1. Place the 42" LCD Display on a sturdy surface. 2. Remove the HD-6000 Receiver/Controller from its carton. 3. Remove the protective material from around the HD-6000 and place it on a sturdy surface. 4.
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Set-Back Configuration Setup (continued) 6. Grasp the HD-6000 from the top and bottom. Slide the HD-6000 into place making sure that all 4 mounting hooks connect to the corresponding pin located on the LCD Display stand. PIN ON LCD Display HOOK ON HD6000 PIN ON LCD Display HOOK ON HD6000...
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Set-Back Configuration Setup (continued) 7. Secure the HD-6000 to the stand using the two M3 Bolts.
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Set-Back Configuration Setup (continued) 8. Connect the HDMI™ Cable from the HDMI™ Output connector on the back of the HD-6000 to the HDMI™/MonitorLink Input connector located on the back of the LCD Display. HD-6000 Back Panel (section detail) 9. Connect the USB Cable from the Authorized Card Reader connector on the back of the HD-6000 to the AUTHORIZED CARD READER connector on the back of the LCD Display.
Set-Back Configuration Setup (continued) 11. Connect the AC Power Cord from the back of the HD-6000 to the back of the LCD Display. HD-6000 Back Panel (section detail) 12. Connecting a Computer (OPTIONAL) • Your Mitsubishi LCD display supports VGA, SVGA, XGA, and WXGA PC resolutions only.
Stand Alone Configuration Setup • Do not remove the stand. • The Display is heavy. Move it with two or more people. 1. Place the 42" LCD Display on a sturdy surface. 2. Remove the HD-6000 Receiver/Controller from its carton. 3.
Stand Alone Configuration Setup (continued) 7. Connect the AC Power Cord from the back of the HD-6000 to the back of the LCD Display. HD-6000 Back Panel (section detail) 8. Connecting a Computer (OPTIONAL) • Your Mitsubishi LCD display supports VGA, SVGA, XGA, and WXGA PC resolutions only.
Wall Mount Configuration Setup • Mitsubishi recommends that only qualified service personnel mount the LCD display. Customers should not attempt to do the work themselves. Mitsubishi bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in an accident or injury. •...
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Wall Mount Configuration Setup (continued) CAUTION Be sure to use another person to hold or support the stand while removing the screws. The stand can easily fall resulting in injury or damage. 6. Remove the Screws indicated by the arrows. ����������...
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Wall Mount Configuration Setup (continued) 7. Slide the stand in the direction indicated by the arrows and remove it. When the Stand's Metal Hooks (Right and Left) are unlocked, the Stand can easily fall resulting in injury or damage. ��� ������� ����������...
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Wall Mount Configuration Setup (continued) 11. Connect the RS-232C Cable from the MonitorLink Control RS-232C connector on the back of the HD-6000 to the RS-232C/MonitorLink Control for HD-6000 connector on the back of the LCD Display. HD-6000 Back Panel (section detail) LCD Display Back Panel (section detail) 12.
Wall Mount Configuration Setup (continued) 13. Connecting a Computer (OPTIONAL) • Your Mitsubishi LCD display supports VGA, SVGA, XGA, and WXGA PC resolutions only. See Appendix B: Supported PC Resolutions, P. 61 a. Connect a Mini D-sub 15-pin (RGB) cable from the LCD Display Back panel to PC or Macintosh®...
Connections Connecting a VCR directly to LCD Side Panel... 29 Connecting an Audio Receiver... 30 Connecting a DVD Player or Other S-Video Device... 31 Connecting a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box... 32 Connecting MonitorLink™ or a Computer ... 33 How Connections Affect the PIP and POP ...34 Additional connection cables are not provided with the TV.
The Display Side Panel is shut-off when the HD-6000 is connected to the LCD Display using a HDMI™ cable. Refer to Chapter 2 in the HD-6000 Owner’s Guide on how to connect A/V equipment to the HD-6000. The HD- 6000 does not shutoff the PC INPUT. Connecting a VCR directly to LCD Side Panel NOTE: The LCD Display side panel connections shown below can only be used when the HD-6000 is not connected to the LCD Display.
Connecting an Audio Receiver Directly to LCD Side Panel NOTE: The LCD Display side panel connections shown below can only be used when the HD-6000 is not connected to the LCD Display. Stereo Audio System (recommended for shelf units or A/V receivers without digital audio inputs) (Figure 2) Connect the audio cables from AUDIO...
Connecting a DVD Player or Other S-Video Device Directly to LCD Side Panel NOTE: The LCD Display side panel connections shown below can only be used when the HD-6000 is not connected to the LCD Display. � ��� ����� � �...
Connecting a Satellite Receiver/Cable Box Directly to LCD Side Panel NOTE: The LCD Display side panel connections shown below can only be used when the HD-6000 is not connected to the LCD Display. See Appendix A, page 61 for component video signal compatibility information.
Connecting a Computer Directly to LCD Display When connecting a PC to the LCD Television System, connect the PC directly to the LCD display. Do not connect the PC to the HD-6000. to PC or Macintosh® back panel Figure 7. Connecting Computer Connecting a Computer (Figure 7) •...
How Connections Affect the PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and POP (Picture-Outside-Picture) and DW (Double Window) This information only applies when the HD-6000 is not connected to the LCD Display. To see a picture in the PIP, POP or Double Window you may need to select an input source. If other video equipment is connected, you may be able to view these input sources as the PIP/POP.
Chapter . . . Remote Control Functions Overview of the TV Layer Buttons ... 37 Operation... 38 Sleep Timer ... 39 Use With Other A/V Products... 40 Operation of PIP, POP and Double Window ... 42...
Remote Control Functions: Overview of the TV Layer Buttons Overview (Figure 8, following page) 1-Slide Switch: Select A/V product to be controlled by the remote control. 2-POWER: Turns power on and off for LCD Display and other connected A/V products. 3-DEVICE: Select the input to view;...
Remote Control Functions: Operation Operation Installing the Batteries: (Figure 9) 1. Remove the remote control’s back cover by gently pressing the ridged tab in the direction of the arrow and sliding off the cover. 2. Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (-) are correct.
Remote Control Functions: Sleep Timer DEVICE MENU V-CHIP INFO AUDIO PIP CH PIP/POP EXCH PIP DEVICE FORMAT Figure 10 . Sleep button on remote control Sleep: 30 min. PLAY REW/REV STOP Figure 11. On-screen display for sleep timer CANCEL Sleep Timer (Figures 10 &...
Use of the Remote Control with Other A/V Products Programming the Remote Control to Use with Other Brands of Audio and Video Products: (Figures 12-14 this page, figures 15-16 following page) Move the slide switch at the top of the remote to the product you want to control.
Remote Control Functions: Operation of PIP, POP and Double Window Picture-In-Picture (PIP), Picture-Outside-Picture (POP) and Double Window (DW) features allow you to view Programming in different ways. While watching the main screen, you can display programs from other inputs. To see which inputs can and cannot be used together, see How Connections Affect the PIP and POP, page 34.
Chapter . . . Menu Screen Operations The ViewPoint® Menu System... 45 MAIN Menu ... 47 SETUP Menu ... 48 ADVANCED FEATURES Menu ... 50 AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu... 52...
Menu System Your TV has Mitsubishi’s exclusive information for menu choices and changes. A picture (icon) will be highlighted and can be selected using the remote control’s ADJUST arrows. When selected, the appropiate menu will appear or start an automatic function.
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Main Menu Screens: Overview Setup Audio/Video Advanced Features English ENTER Español Input Assignment Language (idoma) Press ENT to change Input Assignments. MENU to exit. Figure 19. SETUP Menu SETUP Menu (Figure 19) Basic (initial) setup instructions and functions are available through the SETUP submenu screens. •...
Main Menu Screens: Overview, continued AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu (Figure 20) Adjust some or all of the A/V settings. Each input can be set to your preferences. A/V Reset on the menu allows you to return the A/V settings for the current input to the factory presets.
SETUP Menu: Input Assignment Setup Audio/Video Advanced Features Input Assignment Component Component Input Input HDMI HDMI ADJUST to select or change option MENU to return Figure 22. INPUT ASSIGNMENT Menu INPUT ASSIGNMENT Menu (Figure 22) INPUT ASSIGNMENT turns off unused inputs, turns them on again or changes the name of the input.
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SETUP Menu: Language, Front Button Lock Setup Audio/Video Advanced Features English ENTER Español Input Assignment Language (idoma) Press 65 to select language. Press MENU to exit. Figure 23. Language / Idioma Setup Audio/Video Advanced Features English ENTER Español Input Assignment Language (idoma) Press 65 to disable the buttons on the front of the television Figure 24.
ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: Color Balance, Auto Color Correction, PerfectColor ™, ColorView™, Reset Color Setup Audio/Video Advanced Features ENTER Color Balance PC Power Save Press ENT to adjust each of the 6 colors. Figure 25. ADVANCED FEATURES MENU Setup Audio/Video Advanced Features Color Balance ENTER PerfectColor™...
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ADVANCED FEATURES Menu: PC Power Save, Video Mute Setup Audio/Video Advanced Features ENTER Color Balance PC Power Save Press 65 to turn PC Power Save Mode On or Off. Figure 28. PC Power Save Setup Audio/Video Advanced Features ENTER Color Balance PC Power Save Automatic turn off TV when no signal is present.
AUDIO/VIDEO SETTINGS Menu: Overview A/V Memory Reset (Figure 43) A/V Memory Reset will return the currently selected input’s A/V memory to the factory settings. To reset an input’s A/V memory, select the input you want to reset, and press ENTER. AUDIOSETTINGS and VIDEOSETTINGS (Audio Settings, Figure 44)
AUDIO/VIDEO Setting Descriptions: Audio Audio Settings Bass Enhances or reduces low frequency sound. Treble Enhances or reduces high frequency sound. Balance Adjusts the level of sound between the left and right speakers. Surround Creates simulated stereo and surround effects. Your choices are: •...
AUDIO/VIDEO Setting Descriptions: Video Video Settings NOTE: A slider will display on-screen for each setting. The slider has a numeric value, where 63 is the maximum, the mid-range is 31 and the minimum setting is 0. When the LCD Display is used together with the HD-6000, the A/V Settings described below will be controlled by the HD-6000 except where noted.
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Chapter . . . Special Features Available On-Screen Format Sizes ... 57 Operation of PIP and POP ... 60 Appendix A: HD Input Connection Compatibility...61 Appendix B: Supported PC Resolutions ...61 Appendix C: Remote Control Programming Codes ...62 Appendix D: Media Command™ and Media Card Playback ...64 Cable Management ...66 Index...67 Troubleshooting ...69...
Available On-Screen Format Sizes Format (picture shape) availability based on Input/Signal Input signal Standard Composite/S-video(480i) 480i/480P Component (Y/Pb/Pr) 1080i/720P 480P HDMI (Digital Video) 1080i/720P Analog RGB (PC) NOTE: You can find aspect ratios on the back of most DVD covers. Also, Anamorphic DVDs are usually Standard Default format for DTV and Component Input displays a full-screen format.
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Available On-Screen Format Sizes, continued Widescreen Picture (16:9 - HD 1080i/720p only) Example: A True HD Broadcast Standard (Recommended) Widescreen Picture (480i/480p) Standard (Recommended) Zoom (For letterbox 2.35:1 DVDs) Stretch Plus HD Expand (Recommended for 4:3 images with Black Side Bars) Expand Stretch...
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Analog RGB(PC) Input Format Input VGA(640 x 480) XGA(1024 x 768) WXGA(1280 x 768) SXGA(1280 x 1024) Vertical compress to 768 from 1024 PC720P(1280 x 720) (1360 x 768) PC Expand Real 1024 1024 1024 1280 1280 1280 1280 1366 1360 1360 Full...
Operation of PIP and POP and Double Window (DW) Picture Inside Picture (PIP) vs. Picture Outside Picture (POP) You have the option to view two TV shows or inputs at the same time. For example, you can watch a game show and a sports event on another channel, or a DVD movie and more.
Appendix A: High Definition Input Connection Compatibility Component Inputs These inputs are compatible with most standard DVD and DTV signals with component video outputs. Compatible DTV signals are SDTV 480i, 480p, and HDTV 720p, 1080i. Please check the DTV receiver specifications before connecting.
Index Memory Reset 52 Receiver, Connecting 30 Activating the PIP and POP 42 Advanced Features Menu 47, 50-51 Appendices A: High Definition Input Connection Compatibility 61 B: Supported PC Resolutions 61 C: Remote Control Programming Codes 62 Audio/Video Settings Menu 47, 52-54 A/V Memory Reset 52 TV Speakers 52 Audio Settings Menu 52...
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Safeguards 4 Setup Menu 46 Sleep Timer 39 Stereo Audio System, Connecting 30 Timer Menu 47 Troubleshooting 69 TV Speakers Menu 52 Use of the Remote Control with Other A/V Products 40, 41 Video Mute 51 Video Settings Description 54 Viewpoint Menu System 45...
Troubleshooting Problem • The TV remote control does not work. • On-screen displays appear each time you change a function. • There is no sound even when the volume is turned up. • Power is suddenly turned off. • The sound does not match the screen picture. •...
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Trademarks and Copyrights Firewire® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. CableCARD™ is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Dolby Digital®, Dolby Digital Record®, Dolby ProLogic Surround® and Dolby Digital Surround® are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories CompactFlash® is a trademark or registered trademark of the CompactFlash Association. MultimediaCard™...
MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“MDEA”) warrants as follows to the original purchaser of this television from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer, should it prove defective by reason of against defects arising from improper workmanship and/or material: a. Parts. All parts (except any software incorporated into this television) are warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase at retail. We will repair or replace, at our option, any defective part without charge for the part.
To order replacement remote controls, please call our Parts Department at (800)553-7278 or contact us through our website at: www.Mitsubishi-tv.com Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America 9351 Jeronimo Road Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 465-6000 Liquid Crystal Display Class B Peripheral L423FR Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America 9351 Jeronimo Road Irvine, CA 92618 Printed in China 7S801691...