OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 42 Widescreen Plasma HDTV Monitor PDP4273M
1. Safety Guidelines Caution: Always use a power cable is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area: USA ..................... UL Canada ................ CSA/cUL FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
2. Important Safeguards Safety of operators has been taken into consideration at the design and manufacture phase, but inappropriate operation may cause electric shock or fire. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product. Read the following safety instructions before starting the operation.
Never use a damaged power cord: Heavy objects, heat or tensile force may damage the power cord and cause fire or electric shock. Do not change or open the back cover: Removing the back cover of the product may cause fire or electric shock. Contact the manufacturer when inspection or adjustment is required. Do not use the product if any abnormality occurs: If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the connector and contact the manufacturer immediately. Do not try to repair the product by yourself.
Unplug the connector Hold the power connector when removing the power cable: Pulling the power cable itself may damage the wires inside the cable and cause fire or electric shock. Do not touch the connector with wet hands: To avoid risk of electric shock. ATTENTION Insert batteries in accordance with instructions: Insert the batteries with correct polarities (positive and negative Incorrect polarities may cause breakage and leakage of the batteries, hurt operators and contaminate the remote controller. ).
1. Read all safety instructions and the User Manual before using the product. 2. The safety instructions and User Manual should be maintained in good condition for future reference. 3. Unplug the power connector before cleaning the product. A wet cloth is sufficient for the cleaning of the product, never use liquid or spray cleaner for cleaning the product. 4. Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid any risk. 5.
Contents 1. Before use ..................................................................................................... 7 1.1 Open the Package .........................................................................................7 1.2 Installation ......................................................................................................7 2. Product Features ........................................................................................... 8 3. Accessories ......................
1. Before use The product is a 42” WXGA (WXGA resolution) Plasma Display. It has passed the Class-B EMC test and the UL and cUL safety certifications, and is ideal for both consumer and commercial use. The product is a precise electronic product. Users should read the following instructions carefully to maximise the performance of the product: 1.1 Open the Package - The product is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories.
2. Product Features The 42” PDP provides quality image displays and is suitable for a variety of multimedia applications: 1. Available input signals - The standard PC module provides VGA (D-SUB 15 PIN) and HDMI input connectors. The product supports PC image resolutions up to (1024 x 768@60Hz) with a vertical frequency of 60 Hz. - The Video module provides composite video (RCA), S-Video (DIN 5 PIN) and component video (RCA) input connectors.
4. Names and Functions of Parts 4.1 Side View - Connect the power cable to the product then connect the main plug to the wall outlet. - Push the power switch (O: Off, I: On). The power indicator on the front of the panel should now display red, indicating that the plasma is in standby mode. Note: Shut down the power switch, turn on it again after the power indicator is extinguished entirely.
4.2 Front View Sketch map 1 Remote control window: The receiving of Remote control signals window. 2 Power indicator: Indicator ON (red) Standby mode. Indicator ON (green) The unit power ON mode. 3 Buttons: The functions of the buttons are described as follows: SOURCE MENU SEL. VOL. STANDBY SOURCE: Press to display the source menu, Use ▲ or ▼ button to select AV, S-Video, YPbPr 1, YPbPr 2, VGA or HDMI, then press ► button to confirm. MENU: Press to display the menu.
4.3 Rear View L BLACK RED BLACK RED R - + 1 Speaker Terminals: Can be used to connect external speakers with 8 Ohm impedance to the product. 2 Wall Mount fixing holes (six holes): Use the standard screws to fix the wall mount. 3 Signal input and other terminals: A. RS-232: The D-SUB 9 Pins terminal is used as a control port for serial communication between PC and Panel. (Only for after-sales service) B. HDMI INPUT: For high quality picture display purposes.
I. Video Input: Connect the video input terminal to the video output terminal of the video output device. Video Audio Input: Connect the audio input terminal to the audio output terminal of the video output device. J. S-Video INPUT: Connect the Y/C S-Video input terminal to the S-Video output terminal of the video output device. S-Video Audio INPUT: Connect the audio input terminal to the audio output terminal of the video output device. 4.
13 Auto: The Display automatically adjusts the phase, vertical / horizontal position when pressing this button in VGA mode. 14 Menu: Press this button to pop up the OSD Menu and press it again to exit the OSD Menu. 15 V-Chip: Press this button to enter the V-Chip Function. (Only for AV or S-Video) 16 P. Still: Press this button to hold on the screen. Press again to normal. 17 C/C: Press this button to enter the Closed Caption Function.
Range of Remote Control Sketch map 20 20 30 30 - Ensure the remote control is pointed towards the remote control window on the display unit. - No obstacles should be placed between the remote control and the remote control window. - The effective receiving range for the signal is within 5-8 meters from the front of the remote control window, and 30° to the left or right side and 20° above or below the control window. Care For Remote Control - Avoid spilling liquids on the remote.
5. Connection to External Equipment D-Sub(VGA) Connecting the Computer 1. Connect the PDP to the computer with the D-Sub (VGA) cable. 2. Connect the audio output of the computer to the audio input on the PDP. 3. Please ensure the Power Cord is connected and turned on the STANDBY button before it is operated. 4. Press STANDBY button on the remote control or on the PDP. 5. The PDP and Computer are working at the same time. Press SOURCE button to select VGA on the remote control.
Connecting the DVD player or HDTV Set-top box using HDMI input 1. Connect the PDP to the DVD player or HDTV Set-top box with the HDMI cable. 2. Connect the DVI AUDIO input terminal to the audio output terminal of HDTV Set-top box with DVI output terminal, and a DVI to HDMI conversion cable should be adopted. 3. Please ensure the Power Cord is connected and turned on the STANDBY button before it is operated. 4. Press STANDBY button on the remote control or on the PDP. 5.
Connecting the DVD, VCR or other video apparatus 1. With an S-VIDEO cable connect the PDP to the VCR or other device. S-VIDEO will connect only the video portion (image only) of the signal. With an AUDIO cable (RCA type) connect the AUDIO OUT from the device to the AUDIO IN on the PDP. 2. With an AV cable connect to the Video plug of the PDP and the VCR or other video apparatus.
6. Basic Operation 6.1 Power ON/OFF: The Display is in Standby mode - Press Standby ( ) button on the remote control or on the front panel to turn on the unit. The power indicator changes from red to green. - Press Standby ( ) button on the remote control or on the front panel again to return the display to standby mode. The power indicator changes from green to red. Note: For protecting your PDP product, the interval time between turn on the PDP product and shut down it should be kept at least one minute.
6.3 Other Function Swap: - Press this button on remote control to switch the Main window or Sub window picture in PIP or Split Screen. S. Sele: - Press this button to select the sound output from Main Window or Sub Window. W. Sele: - Press this button to select the Main Window or Sub Window. - When you want to select the signal source from the Main Window or Sub Window, you can press Source button to pop up “Source Select” menu, then use ▲ or ▼ button to select the signal source and press OK or ► to confirm.
6.4 OSD Option Adjustment Learning about the menu system - The buttons for OSD option adjustment include: Menu, ▲ , ▼ , ◄ , ► and OK buttons. - Press Menu button to open the OSD Menu then press ◄ , ► button to select the pages.
Items (press ▲/▼ button) Brightness Contrast Saturation Phase Frequency Adjust (press ◄/► button) Decrease / Increase Decrease / Increase Decrease / Increase Decrease / Increase Choose Normal, Sharp or Sharpest Decrease / Increase Picture Mode Choose Color Temp Choose Peaking - Adjust Effects Darken / Brighten Reduce / Enhance Only for YPbPr 1 and YPbPr 2 Only for VGA Only for YPbPr 1, YPbPr 2 and HDMI Reduce to left / Widen to right Choose Normal, Bright, Cinema or User Choose Warm, Normal or Cool
Hot keys: - Press P. Mode button to pop up the menu, then press ◄/► or P. Mode button to select Normal, Bright, Cinema or User. 2 Window Page [Input source is YPbPr 1, YPbPr 2, VGA or HDMI signal] - Press Menu button, then press ◄ or ► button to choose the “Window” item. - Press ▲ or ▼ button to select “Image Size”, “H Position”, “V Position”, “H Resolution” or “Freeze Window”, then press OK or ► button to enter. - Press ◄ or ► button to adjust; - Press Menu button to exit Sub Menu or Main Menu. Note:1.
[Input Source is AV or S-Video signal] - Press Menu button, then press ◄ or ► button to choose the “Window” item. - Press ▲ or ▼ button to select “Image Size” or “Freeze Window”, then press OK or ◄ button to enter. - Press ◄ or ► button to adjust; - Press Menu button to exit Sub Menu or Main Menu.
3 Audio Page 3.1 Adjust Sound Effects - Press Menu button, then press ◄ or ► button to choose the “Audio” item. - Press ▲ or ▼ button to select “Balance”, “Audio Mode”, “AVC” or “Equalizer”, then press OK or ► button to enter. - Press ◄ or ► button to adjust; - Press Menu button to exit Sub Menu or Main Menu. - When you adjust “Equalizer”, press ▲ or ▼ button to select “120Hz, 500Hz, 1.5kHz, 5kHz or 10kHz”, then press ◄ or ► button to adjust the items needing.
3.2 Selecting “MUTE” on / off - Press Mute button, the icon will appear on the screen and the system is mute; - Press Mute button again, sound continues. 3.3 Adjust Volume - Pressing VOL. on the front panel or ◄/► on the remote control, a bar showed on the screen to adjust volume which the number scales and volume gradually increase or decrease. - Press VOL. on the control panel or ◄/► buttons on remote control once, volume increases or decreases a scale correspondingly.
- When you select “Timer”, press OK or ► button to enter. - Press ◄ or ► button to move the bit, press ▲ or ▼ button to adjust. You can set the timer three ways: a. Set the “Wake Up Time” only b. Set the “Sleep Time” only c. Set the “Sleep Time” and “Wake Up Time” Note: 1. After you set the timer, you must press Standby button to put the PDP in the standby mode. 2. The setting is valid, you must set “On” in “Timer”.
Hot keys: - Press C/C button to pop up “Close Caption Mode” item, then press ◄ or ► button to choose “CC1”, “CC2”, “T1”, “T2” or “Xds”. ● You can set “Content Blocking” as the following operation: - Press Menu button, then press ◄ or ► button to choose the “Options” item. - Press ▲ or ▼ button to select “Content Blocking”, then press OK or ► button to enter and show “Enter Password” (Initial Password is 0000).
Note: The initial password for the system is 0000. Please operate “Change” at the first time. If you had forgotten the password, please contact with service centre. ☼ Change Blocking Password - Press ▲ or ▼ button to select “Change” in Sub Menu, then press OK or ► button to pop up “Enter New Password”. - Use 0~9 buttons to enter your new password. - Press OK button to confirm and pop up “Confirm Password”. - Use 0~9 buttons to enter your new password again. - Press OK button to confirm.
Items G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X NR Description and Content themes General Audience (Appropriate for all ages). Parental Guidance Suggested (Some material may not be suitable for children). Parents Strongly Cautioned (Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13). Restricted (Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian). Not intended for anyone 17 and under. X-rated (For adults only). No rating (Blocks all viewing).
Items Y Y7 G PG 14 MA Description and Content themes All Children (This program is designed to be appropriate for all children). Directed to Older Children (This program is designed for children age 7 and above). Note: Programs in which fantasy violence may be more intense or more combative than other programs in this category are designed TV-Y7. General Audience (Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages).
* You can view program in a variety of picture layout: Full Screen, PIP, Split Screen picture, and them showed as following: Hot keys: - Press PIP button to display in the following sequence (circular display). Full screen picture PIP picture Split Screen picture Hot keys: - Press Layout button, then press ◄ or ► button to select “Full Screen”, “PIP” or “Split Screen”, press OK button to change.
7. Technical Specification Product Model VIDEO System Screen Size Display Area Aspect Radio Dimension Net Weight Display Resolution Pixel Dot Pitch Color Gray Scale Brightness(Peak Value) Contrast Ratio Sound Effect Power Supply Power Consumption Input Terminal Output Terminal Agent System PDP4273M NTSC / PAL M 42” Wide screen 920.1mm (W) x 518.4mm (H) 16:9 1039.8mm (W) x 719.9mm (H) x 109.5mm (D) (w/o stand and handles) 1039.
8. Support the Signal Mode A. VGA Mode, HDMI Mode or HDTV Mode (YPbPr 1 or YPbPr 2) Mode VGA Mode HDMI Mode HDTV Mode (YPbPr1/YPbPr2) Horizontal Frequency (kHz) 31.50 37.90 48.40 31.468 45.00 33.75 15.734 31.468 45.00 33.75 Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 480p 720p 1080i 480i 480p 720p 1080i Vertical Frequency (Hz) 60.00 60.32 60.00 59.94 60.00 60.00 59.94 59.94 60.00 60.00 Dot Clock Frequency (MHz) 25.18 40.00 65.00 27.00 74.25 74.25 13.50 27.00 74.25 74.25 B.
9. Cleaning and Simple Troubleshooting 1 Important: - Make sure that the power cable is removed from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. - Do not use volatile solvent (such as toluene, rosin and alcohol) to clean the Display. Such chemicals may damage the housing, screen glass and remote control, and cause the paint to peel. 2 Cleaning of Housing and Remote Control: - Use a soft cotton cloth for cleaning.
The trouble status Power cannot be turned on. (Power indicator does not light) No Input Signal message appears. The remote control does not function properly. Flashing spots or stripes appear on the screen. Image color or quality deteriorates. Screen position and size are incorrect. Image or color is incorrect. The external speaker has no sound. Check that the input signal line is properly fixed, or display warning message.
