Mitsubishi Electric Lt 40151 Owners Guide

 2. TV Connections 21
DVI Video Device
Cable Box, Satellite Receiver, DVD Player
Connect	DVI	devices	(digital	only)	to	the	TV’s	HDMI	
input	jacks.
Required:
1.	 DVI-to-HDMI	cable	or	DVI/HDMI	adapter	and	HDMI	
cable
2.	 Left/right	analog	audio	cables.
Some	devices	require	connection	to	an	analog	input	
first	in	order	to	view	on-screen	menus	and	to	select	DVI	
as	the	ouput.		Please	review	your	equipment	instruc-
tions	for	DVI	connectivity	and	compatibility.
Note:	 The	HDMI	connection	supports	copy...

22 2. TV Connections
VCR or DVD Recorder to an 
Antenna or Wall Outlet Cable
Required:
1.	 Video	cables
1a.	 Component	video	cables	(red/blue/green)
	 or
1b.	 Composite	video	cable	(usually	yellow)
2.	 Left/right	analog	audio	cables.
3.	 Two-way	RF	splitter
4.	 Two	coaxial	cables
Note:	
Use	composite	video	only	if	component	video	or	•	
HDMI	are	unavailable.		For	an	HDMI	connection	
between	the	TV	and	recorder,	see	page	20.
If	your	recording	device	has	an	analog-only	tuner,	•	
you	must	use	a	digital...

 2. TV Connections 23
A/V Receiver
Most	setups	require	either	a	digital	audio	cable	or	
analog	stereo	audio	cables.		To	send	audio	from	TV	
channels	received	on	the	ANT	input	or	devices	con-
nected	directly	to	the	TV,	you	must	use	one	of	the	
connections	shown	below.		Usually,	only	one	of	these		
connections	is	required.
The	TV	makes	all	audio	available	in	digital	and	analog	
formats:
Analog	audio	coming	into	the	TV	is	available	as	•	
output	in	digital	stereo	format	on	the	DIGITAL 
AUDIO OUTPUT	jack....

24 2. TV Connections
Subwoofer
Required:		Audio	cable	with	RCA-style	plug
AUDIO
R
L
TV
Subwoofer
L R
Y
VIDEO
Audio-only 
device
Unused 
RCA-style plug  (plug in rst)
Audio-Only Device
Keep	an	unused	RCA-style	con-
nector	in	the	Y/ V I D E O	jack	while	
using	an	audio-only	device	such	
as	an	MP3	or	CD	player.
                                                                                                               
AVR AUDIO OUTPUT 
R 
L                                                   

25
Using TV Features
3
Selecting an Input
The	Activity	menu	lets	you	switch	TV	inputs.		If	you	
named	devices	during	Auto	Input	Sensing,	the	inputs	
are	organized	into	groups	based	on	possible	ways	to	
use	each	device.
Press	the	1. ACTIVITY	key.
Use	2. 		to	move	through	groups	of	TV	inputs.
Use3. 				to	select	an	input.
Press	4. ENTER	to	switch	to	the	input.
To	change	the	list	of	inputs	shown	in	each	activity	•	
group,	see	Inputs > Activity,	page	50.
To	assign	or	change	the	names	of	input	icons,	use	•...

26 3.  Using TV Features
ChannelView Channel Listings
ChannelView.  Programs for the tuned channel are 
listed on right side of screen.
ChannelView™	shows	memorized	channels	on	the	ANT	
input.		It	displays	channel	names	and	program	informa-
tion	for	digital	channels	as	sent	by	broadcasters	or	your	
local	cable	service	provider	(information	may	be	incom-
plete).		No	program	information	is	displayed	for	analog	
channels.
Note:	 You	must	set	the	TV	Clock	(page	47)	to	receive	
ChannelView	listings	for	the...

 3.  Using TV Features 27
Press	the	INFO	key	to	see	
the	on-screen	status	
display.		The	most	
common	displays	are	
shown	here.
Sample information 
from the on-screen 
status display 
1.Current	Input
2.Audio	Indicator.		Key:
TV	speakers			External	sound	system		
Headphones			Mute
3.Channel	number	(antenna	source	only)
Digital	channel	includes	major	and	sub-channel	
numbers.
4.Digital	channel	name	(if	broadcast);	antenna	
source	only.
5.	V-Chip	rating
Antenna	source	only	for	digital	signal•	
Antenna	or	•...

28 3.  Using TV Features
TV Signals and Display Formats
Signal Definitions
480i:		Older	type	of	interlaced	signals	from	the	ANT	input,	
composite	VIDEO,	component	Y Pb Pr,	or	HDMI	jacks.
480p:		Progressive-scan	DVD	signals	on	component	Y Pb 
Pr	or	HDMI	jacks.
720p and 1080i:		High-definition	signals	received	through	
component	Y Pb Pr or	HDMI	jacks.		These	signals	are	
always	16:9	(widescreen).
1080p:		High-definition	signals	from	a	PC	or	Blu-ray	
player,	HDMI	inputs	only.
SD 4:3:		Standard-definition...

 3.  Using TV Features 29
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	adapter
Stereo	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	
cable
No	additional	
audio	connec-
tion	is	required.
I M P O R TA N...

30 3.  Using TV Features
Tip
Set	the	computer’s	screen	saver	to	display	a	pattern	
after	several	minutes	of	inactivity.		This	acts	as	a	
reminder	that	the	TV	is	powered	on	
Computer Video Adjustments
Power	on	the	computer.1. 
Select	2. PC	from	the	Activity	menu.		To	do	this,	
press	ACTIVITY	to	open	the	Activity	menu,	move	the	
highlight	to	the	PC	icon,	and	press	ENTER.
Working	from	the	computer,	change	the	resolution	3. 
of	the	computer	image.		View	the	computer	image	
on	the	TV	and	maximize	the	computer...