Comments on: FAQ for Owners: Mitsubishi LT-46131, LT-46231, LT-37131, LT-37132

By: Jennifer Wilhelm

Jennifer Wilhelm — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:21:06 +0000

I am having a problem with the input #3 not working on my TV. I am trying to connect a WII to it and it won't work. Does the TV have to be set on something specific to get that input to work? Any help would be appreciated! Jennifer

By: Mitchell Yawitz

Mitchell Yawitz — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:07:21 +0000

It may be a little late in the life of this product to try solving this problem, but I thought i'd give it a try…

I've found that when I view SD programs from my TiVo S3 through my Mitsubishi LT-46231, the image is slightly stretched and cropped. I had posted details of this issue to the TiVo community forum:

http://www.tivocommunity.com/tivo-vb/showthread.php?t=424600&referrerid=171697

but didn't get any TiVo-specific replies that confirmed the problem. So maybe it's a Mits issue?

Things to note:
- If I view the TiVO using the MIts "standard" format (stretching the image horizontally to fill the screen), the cropped content shows up (even though it's stretched), so the TiVo appears to be putting the full picture out.
- If I view an SD broadcast through the TiVo, and compare it to the same signal viewed directly on the Mits, the Mits view of the broadcast doesn't exhibit the same cropping issue.

So my questions to you are:
- Would this be a problem with how the Mits handles external sources, or a TiVO problem?
- If the former, is there a way to adjust how the Mits scales and crops SD content coming in through an external source?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

Cheers,
Mitch

By: Carlton Bale

Carlton Bale — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:58:00 +0000

These settings probably wouldn't apply, but you could give them a try an see. These use different LCD panels and electronics, so other than the brand, they are not very similar.

By: Cody

Cody — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:31:31 +0000

I have a newer and slightly larger model, the LT-52244 Diamond. Would these settings be useful for my set? Any suggestions for the LT-52244 settings? Thanks in advance!

By: Tampa fl mls

Tampa fl mls — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:17:57 +0000

Excellent Tips, Please keep up this great work

By: Rochester, NY

Rochester, NY — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:14:29 +0000

I've owned a LT-37131 for 2 years now, and this random shut off problem described here has occurred every few months, but only on one particular free-over-the-air channel. And then, about a week ago, it started to happen all the time… but still only on this one particular channel. The curious thing is that it occurs both from the Antenna *AND* from the Clear QAM cable signal.

Because it's occurring repeatedly only on one channel, and on both signal sources (Antenna and Clear QAM Cable), I'm pretty sure it is not a power supply problem. It feels very much like a software glitch having something to do with a variation of a particular broadcast signal.

Does that make sense? Seems like a crazy theory, but there it is anyway.

That said, is there a firmware upgrade for the LT-37131? If so, how do you apply it?

By: Installation Company

Installation Company — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:09:33 +0000

I've had to remove many of these models that have been installed for people. There is an obvious defect but I don't think they are going to admit it. I would returns these back to the place where you bought it if you're having problems with it.

By: DavidJ

DavidJ — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:52:02 +0000

We have a Mitsu LT-46231. Moved it to a different spot in the house. There are 2 HDMI inputs on the back of the TV. One works now and the other doesn't. I can't get any response to inputting the 2nd HDMI cable. Tried a reset and nothing worked. We are running Satellite HD-DVR into one input and trying to hook a Panasonic DVR into the other. DVR is not displaying picture. Sound WAS working but now the input is totally unresponsive. Any help? Thanks!

By: Bill

Bill — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:16:52 +0000

All,
Last weekend I moved my TV within the same cabinet while it was off. In fact, the TV was off at least 1 hr prior before moving the TV (TV was cold). After repositioning the TV I then turned it on, it did not turn on. I moved the power cord going into the base of the set, after moving the cable around, the TV started to work. I think my problem is the power cord going into the bottom of the base of the TV is loose or not making a good electrical contact. If the TV goes out again I will move the power cord around or else take the cover off the back of the TV to see if there is a visual loose connection.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:22:33 +0000

Matt, I have not done anything about it yet. It is a rare occurance, once a week or less. I will likely be talking to mitsubishi soon. Let me know if the repair shop finds anything.

By: Bill

Bill — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 14:40:51 +0000

Matt, Yes my TV just randomly shuts off. My TV sits in a cabinet, however the back of the cabinet is open, good ventalation. I heard that the back of the inside of the TV collects a lot of dust. The dust might cause the TV components to heats up causing the TV to shut down. I did not want to take the TV into the shop because the problem is so random and pay $100 for a No Trouble Found. If you or anyone has a fix please post it.

Thanks

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:28:11 +0000

Rob/Ryan,
What ended up happening with your TV that was randomly shitting off? Mine is in the repair shop and they cannot figure out what is going on with it.

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 02:36:14 +0000

October 2006, I bought the LT-37132, until 2 weeks ago the TV was perfect. Then the TV shut off, blue LED flash then I was able to power back up. From day 1 I am using a surge protector. The problem is getting worse, the TV shuts down more often and today it shut down 3 times. The third time the blue LED did not flash, it just stayed off, unable to turn on TV. About 1 hour later the blue LED came back on. It seems like something in the TV is overheating and causing the TV to shut down. My TV is a little 1 year old, is this covered under warranty ? is there a recall ? is this a known problem ? did anyone have this fixed ? if so, what was the problem and how much did this cost ?

Please Help !!!!!

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:34:35 +0000

I too have a LT-37131 that randomly shuts off. I have no cable card and have had a repair man out twice, but he doesn't really attempt anything, just toys with the remote and settings. I have had it at my apartment and now a house (two completely different power sources) and experienced the problem in both places. The problem has significantly lessend overtime but still occurs.

HELP ME TOO.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:45:27 +0000

Andy – I had the exact same problem with my 46" last month – we tried 4 cable cards – Suddenlink Cable said it was the Mitsubishi television – Circuit City said they would order me a new television and change it out for free, then they changed their mind and said the problem was with the cable card. I got tired of arguing with both sides for 2 weeks and just went with the cable box – of course, one of the main reasons I went with the Mitsubishi was for the cable card feature – now, I have to rebuild my mantle to allow for the cable box.

By: andy

andy — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 03:20:21 +0000

i have a n lt-37132 and cable co tried 2 cable cards but neither would bring up the set up menu for them. can you tel me what the problem may be? tried the menu 999 and i think is says pairing -no information. when cable card is inserted, display says " cable card intializing please wait" after about 30 seconds this goes away but no setup menu comes up. anyone have this problem?

By: Carlton Bale

Carlton Bale — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 10:24:55 +0000

It's a known issue with the power supply. It's listed in the FAQ above.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:43:51 +0000

Hi I have a LT-37131 and my power supply has some sort of humming noise, very noticeable to me and I would love to solve it. Don';t know if it a known issue or not. Any help would be nice. Thank you.

By: Carlton Bale

Carlton Bale — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:01:23 +0000

I know of a bunch of people who had no problem with the CableCard slot on their LT-46131. As long as the cable technician can register the hardware when they install the card, there should be no problems.

By: Karen Buck

Karen Buck — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 02:34:59 +0000

I just purchased a Mitsubishi LT-46131 46" 10800p LCT HDTV through Circuit City and it is set to be installed this weekend by Firedog. However, I read a review that said this tv was not compatible when using a cable card – the owner that posted this comment said his tv had to be sent in so the entire circuit board could be repaired which would take 1-1 1/2 weeks. Has anyone else had this experience or heard of this problem…?