Poor Reception
Bad reception--where the image comes in but it's fuzzy or snowy--is likely caused by the antenna attached to the Mitsubishi TV. You can correct it by changing the tilt or angle of the antenna. In addition, the presence of a fluorescent light or operating electronic device can cause signal interference as well. Turn it off or move it away from the projection TV. If you pay for cable or satellite service, the reception should always be crystal clear. Call your provider and tell them that you are having problems; they should send someone out to correct it.
Cables
Cable connections are among the most common sources of TV troubles and can be fixed extremely quickly. Simply check all of the connections at their respective output jacks--both those in the back of the Mitsubishi projection TV and those in the back of the DVD player, DVR or similar component. Push them in firmly and make sure there is no wiggling: with some models, the cables may appear to be pushed in, but need to go forward a little more to complete the connection.
The Remote Control
Remote controls are another common issue when troubleshooting a TV. When you push the buttons on a remote, it sends a signal to a receiver in the TV. If the signal is blocked--by a piece of furniture, for example, or a stack of DVDs in front of the receiver--the remote won't function. Simply move the obstruction and the remote should work. In addition, remote controls need independent power sources (batteries) to run. If yours isn't working, trying replacing the existing batteries with fresh ones.
Channel Not Working
In some cases, most of the TV channels may come in, but a single channel may not. Mitsubishi TVs allow their owners to block out channels that they would rather not receive. A short-term solution is to type the channel into the keypad on the remote instead of using the up or down keys. If that doesn't work, then it's possible the channel is either being blocked by the V-chip or hasn't been added to the channel menu. Access the V-chip menu to unlock the channel or access the Channel Memory menu to add it to the roster. Some channels require an additional fee from your cable or satellite company. If they don't come in, it means you're not paying for them.
Distorted Image
Different movies and TV shows are broadcast with different aspect ratios, depending upon how they were initially filmed. Older movies and TV shows were often filmed in 4:3 ratio, which is nearly square. Newer shows and movies were shot in wide screen format, which uses a wider 16:9 ratio or the like. Depending on the show, it may show up on your screen with a set of black bars on the top or on the sides. That's nothing to worry about: it just keeps the show in its original perspective. If the image is cut off or distorted, however, the aspect ratio on your Mitsubishi projection TV may be off. Push the "Format" or "Aspect" button on the remote control to cycle through the various aspect options until the image looks correct again.
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