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42" PLASMA DISPLAY Safety Precaution Before you use the Plasma Display Panel (PDP), be sure to read the following safety precautions, which detail the proper operation of the PDP and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to users or equipment. • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM DANGEROUS VOLTAGES, DO NOT REMOVE THE FRONT OR BACK COVER. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE INSIDE.
17. Unplug this product from the power outlet and consult qualified service personnel for servicing under the following conditions: a) b) c) d) e) f) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Table of Contents Preface ................................................................................................................. 2 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 3 CHAPTER 1 About Your PDP .................................................................................................... 7 Package Contents ......................................................................................
CHAPTER 5 Using the PDP’s Features .................................................................................... 30 Navigating the Menu ....................................................................................................... Optimizing the Picture – Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Sharpness, Mode, Swap ........... Adjusting the Sound – Volume, Mute, Bass, Treble, Balance .................................................
42" PLASMA DISPLAY CHAPTER 1 About Your PDP Congratulations on your purchase of the 42" Plasma Display Panel (PDP). Your new PDP incorporates the latest plasma technology, along with a variety of options for connecting an input source and an easy-to-use on screen display (OSD) to help you in fine-tuning your viewing experience.
Package Contents Ensure that the following items are included in your package. If there are any damaged or missing parts, contact customer service. Two AAA batteries (for use with remote control) PDP with base stand attached Remote control User Manual Power cable Accessories for PDP Speakers Speakers for the PDP are included in your plasma display as standard accessories. Make sure that the following items are included after you have unpacked your speakers.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Front View The following illustration shows the components on the front side of the PDP. SOURCE SOURCE button Press this button to switch between source signals: HDTV (YPbPr), S-Video 1, Video 1, TV1 YCbCr, S-Video 2, Video 2, and TV2 (optional) MENU button Press this button to open the on-screen menu. VOL (–/+) button Press VOL+ to increase the volume. Press VOL – to decrease the volume. MENU VOL CH Power indicator Indicates when the power is on.
Rear Connectors The following illustration show the connectors on the rear side of the PDP. DVI In Connects to devices such as a DVD player, set top box, or computer with a DVI interface cable. RS232 In For Factory use only. Do not make any connections to this port. VGA In Connects to computer using a VGA cable. Component Video (Y, Cb, Cr)/Audio (L, R) Connects to video output from devices such as a DVD player, set top box, or cable TV box using a YCbCr (Component video) cable and audio cables.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Remote Control TV/VIDEO: Selects main source signals. DISPLAY: Displays the source and channel information. MUTE: Enables or disables audio. SLEEP: Sets a time interval after which the PDP powers off (0, 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes). CAPTION: Press to enable closed captions and teletext mode (OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2, T3, T4). PREVIEW: Enables you to preview channels in nine thumbnail windows. CH SCAN: Auto scan TV channels. ANT/CABLE: Selects TV source (antenna, cable TV).
CHAPTER 2 Setting Up the PDP This section explains how to install the PDP, connect it to power, and connect it to an antenna or TV cable to view TV programs. It also explains how to connect to various audio/video devices using the inputs located on the rear panel of the PDP. Before Using Your PDP Follow these guidelines when placing your PDP: 12 • Use only the stand (or wall mount unit) or mounting kit made especially for the PDP to mount the PDP.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Installing the Speakers Two side-mounted speakers are included in the PDP package. Follow the steps to mount the speakers and connect them to the speaker outputs on the rear panel of the PDP: 1. Before beginning, make sure the main power switch on the PDP’s rear panel is switched off. 2. The screws for the speakers are already installed in the PDP. Remove the four screws from the left and right edges of the rear panel, as indicated in the diagram below. . 3.
5. Connect the speaker cables to the Speaker Out connectors on the rear panel of the PDP and the connectors on the speakers . The speaker connectors and the cables are color coded according to polarity (red for +, black for –). Match these colors and polarities when connecting the speaker cables. If connections are not made correctly, the sound will lack fidelity and have a weak bass. Each speaker has a cable with two jacks at each end. The connectors on the speakers and the rear of the PDP have tabs.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY CHAPTER 3 Making Connections Follow the instructions in this section to connect your PDP to various audio/video devices, or to view TV programming from an aerial signal, cable box, or a digital set-top box. Connecting Power A master power switch is located at the rear of the PDP to completely turn power on and off. After connecting the power cord, you can control the PDP’s power with this switch.
Viewing TV from Aerial Signals You can receive aerial signals in two ways: 1) Receive direct aerial TV signals, or 2) receive signals from a cable connected to a rooftop antenna. If you wish to view direct aerial TV signals, you should set the PDP source to ANT by pushing the ANT/CABLE button on the remote control or in the PDP Source on-screen menu. For more information, see “Adjusting the PDP Settings,” in Chapter 5.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Connecting a Cable TV Box You can watch cable TV programming after having subscribed to your local cable TV service. TV programs can only be viewed when a cable TV box or tuner is connected to the PDP. Contact your local cable TV provider for more information on the services available in your area. When a cable TV box is connected to the PDP, channels can be selected using the box, not the PDP.
Connecting External Devices to Your PDP You can connect many types of audio visual and entertainment devices to the PDP. Most audio/video devices offer a choice of several connection types. The most common types are Standard composite (AV) cable, S-Video cable, and Component cable (YCbCr/YPbPr). S-Video provides higher quality picture transmission than composite cable, and Component cable (YCbCr/YPbPr) provides the highest quality picture transmission.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Connecting to a VCR After connecting a VCR to the PDP, you can view VHS tapes, record a TV channel you are watching, or record from one channel while watching another. You can also connect the TV cable to the VCR and use the VCR connection to view TV programming. To connect a VCR to the PDP: Connect the audio and video cables from the VCR to the PDP, using one of the connections below. A.
Connecting to a DVD Player Connect a DVD player to the PDP to view DVD discs. If you have a DVD recorder, you can record a TV channel you are watching, or record from one channel while watching another. You can also connect the TV cable to the DVD and use the DVD connection to view TV programming. To connect a DVD player to the PDP: Connect the audio and video cables from the DVD player to the PDP, using one of the connections below. A.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Connec ting to a Camcorder or Video Game Set Connecting to a camcorder enables you to play and view videos directly from the camcorder without transferring first to another tape or disk. Connecting to a video game set enables you to play video games and enjoy high quality graphics and on the large, colorful picture of the PDP. Both camcorders and video game sets generally use composite video connections.
Connecting to a DTV Receiver (Set-Top Box) Digital TV (DTV) broadcasting is now available in many areas, and the PDP supports DTV technology needed to receive DTV broadcasting. With DTV broadcasting, you can enjoy high definition picture, a wide 16:9 aspect ratio, and Dolby Digital surround sound. Most DTV services provide you with a digital set-top box.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Connecting to a Second PDP or Monitor You can send output from the PDP to a second PDP or other video device by connecting a composite video cable from the TV1 and Video 1 outputs on the rear of the PDP. To connect to a second PDP follow these steps: 1. Connect the Video Out output of the PDP to the video input of the secondary device using a composite video cable. Connect the audio (white and red) to Audio Out (L, R) connectors. 2. Turn on the PDP and the second PDP or monitor. 3.
Connecting to a Personal Computer You can use the PDP as a monitor for your PC. VGA is the most common type of computer connection; however, some computers also include DVI connections. To connect to a personal computer, follow these steps: 1. Connect the VGA or DVI cable from the computer to the VGA In or DVI In connections on the rear of the PDP unit. 2. For audio, connect computer audio cable from the Line out of the PC to the Audio In on the rear panel of the PDP using a phono audio cable. 3.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Specifications for Computer Modes For most settings, the computer uses Plug and Play technology to adjust itself to the settings of the PDP. For certain settings, however, the size and position of the image shown on the PDP may be determined by the computer. The following table shows display elements determined by the computer and supported by the PDP. Supported Display Elements Analog Display Mode Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency 31.5 KHz 60.0 Hz 37.5 KHz 75.
CHAPTER 4 Getting Started This section explains some of the basic features to set up so you can begin using the PDP. Turning the PDP On 1. Press the main power switch on the rear panel to supply power to the PDP. 2. Press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control or on the PDP unit to turn the PDP on.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY • Selecting the Video Input Source Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or the SOURCE button on the PDP unit to select video input source from another device connected to your PDP. For example, if you are connected to HDTV (YPbPr), select “HDTV”, then ENTER to confirm your selection. You can also set the video input source through the on-screen menu. See the section, “Selecting Input Source” in Chapter 5: Using the PDP’s Features.
• Adding/Deleting Channels You can add or delete individual channels using the on-screen menus, so that the menus do or do not appear when you move through channels using CH or CH . To add or delete channels: 1. Select the channel you want to add or remove. 2. Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the PDP unit. 3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button on the remote control to select “TV”, then ENTER to confirm your selection. 4.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Changing the Screen Size Press the WIDE button on the remote control to change the screen size. Each time you press the WIDE button, you can toggle though Normal, Wide, Fill, and Zoom settings. Select one of the settings, and the screen size is changed immediately. You can also change screen size using the on-screen menu. See the section, “Changing Aspect Ratio” in Chapter 5: Using the PDP’s Features.
CHAPTER 5 Using the PDP’s Features Features in your PDP can be accessed through remote control buttons, the on-screen menu, or sometimes both. The on-screen menu enable you to make adjustments to the picture and sound, change source modes, enable picture-in-picture (PIP) mode, set the menu language, and more. This chapter explains each submenu in order, noting also functions that are accessed through the remote control. Navigating the Menu 1.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Optimizing the Picture The Picture menu enables you to adjust the appearance of the picture using the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, and Sharpness function settings. In addition, four picture modes have preset picture settings to provide a convenient way to optimize settings for normal viewing, movies, or video games. The User mode enables you to enter your own preset settings for convenient future access. To adjust picture settings: 1.
Adjusting the Sound The Sound menu gives you access to sound settings. To adjust sound settings: 1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu. 2 Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select the item you would like to adjust. 4.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Selecting Input Source The Source menu enables you to set an input source when connecting an antenna or using video equipment (such as a DVD or VCR). Set the source to match the type of connection you have made between the PDP and the video equipment. See Chapter 3 “Making Connections” for more information. Most of the sources are grouped into Group 1 or Group 2 sources. HDTV (YPbPr) is selected individually. The TV/Video button on the remote control can also be used to set the source.
Adjusting TV Settings The TV menu enables you to set the PDP source, set up channels, and access secondary audio programs. To access TV settings: 1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu. 2 Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “TV”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select the item you would like to set. 4. Press the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) button to toggle through option settings for a user setting.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Adjusting PC Display Settings Individual PC display settings can be adjusted in the PC menu. PC settings can also be automatically adjusted by selecting the Auto option. To access PC display settings, 1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu. 2 Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select the item you would like to adjust. 4.
Viewing Picture-in-Picture (PIP) The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) window is a small window within the main window that displays programming from other channels or input sources. You can control the PIP source and PIP position through the PIP submenu or remote control. To access PIP the window settings: 1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu. 2. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select the item you would like to set.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Opening a PIP Window To open a PIP window: 1. Select an input source for the main screen first by pressing the TV/VIDEO button on the control button or use the on-screen menu. When the button is pressed, the name of the available input sources appear on the screen. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to move through available sources, then ENTER to confirm your selection. If the main screen detects the input source, the detected image will be displayed on the main screen immediately. 2.
NOTE: The main and PIP windows are each limited to one type of source at a time. Thus, if the main screen is set to a Group 1 source (Video 1, TV1, YCbCr, or S-Video 1), the PIP screen can be set to other sources, such as Group 2 (Video 2, TV2, S-Video 2), but not Group 1 sources.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Changing the Aspect Ratio The Aspect menu enables you to set aspect ratios (ratios of width to height) for the display. When watching a movie, for example, you may wish to select Wide to recreate the dimensions of a theater screen. To access aspect ratio settings: 1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu. 2 Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Aspect”, then press the ENTER button. 3.
PDP Setup In the PDP setup menu, you can set the on-screen display language, color temperature, the sleep timer, or restore factory default settings. To adjust PDP settings: 1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu. 2. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select the item you would like to set. 4.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Setting the Sleep Timer Use the Sleep Timer function to set a time, after which the PDP will turn off automatically. To set the sleep timer, press the SLEEP button on the remote control, or use the on-screen menu. When you press the SLEEP button, the PDP cycles through the available sleep timer options: 000, 030, 060, 090, and 120 minutes. The PDP will turn off automatically after the length of time you set.
Using the V-Chip Controls The V-chip is an electronic circuit that enables families to block content that is unsuitable or objectionable for children. V-chip-enabled programming is available in certain countries, including Canada and the USA. Users must enter the PIN (personal identification number) to change V-Chip settings. The default PIN is 1234. Use the default PIN to access V-Chip settings for the first time, then change. Only V-Chip systems from the U.S. are supported.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY TV Rating The TV rating system is defined as follows: TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG - TV-14 TV-MA - Suitable for all audiences, including children. Primarily intended for children over the age of 7 years. For a general audience. Parental guidance recommended. May contain some elements that parents think are unsuitable for children. Parents strongly cautioned. Likely to contain some elements that parents think are unsuitable for young children. Only suitable for adults.
Movie Rating The movie rating system is defined as follows: G - General audience. Suitable for all ages. PG - Parental guidance recommended. Some parents may consider some elements of the movie not to be suitable for children. PG-13 - Parents strongly cautioned. Some parents may consider some elements of the movie to be unsuitable for children under the age of 13. R - Restricted. Viewers under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian (age level may vary in some areas).
42" PLASMA DISPLAY CHAPTER 6 Appendix Care and Maintenance Read and follow these instructions to keep your PDP in good condition. Placement • Do not place the PDP on an uneven or unstable surface. • Avoid extremes of hot and cold. Avoid humidity and dust. • If the PDP is moved rapidly from cold to hot environments, disconnect power and allow two hours for any condensation to dry. • Keep the PDP at a distance from appliances that create magnetic fields. • Do not block ventilation openings.
Troubleshooting Below are some possible solutions to problems that you may encounter while using the PDP. After trying these possible solutions, contact your dealer or service representative if you are still unable to resolve the problem. 1. No Power. Solution: • • • • Make sure the PDP is connected correctly. Check the power cord connection. Press the main power switch on the rear of the PDP unit to supply power to the PDP.
42" PLASMA DISPLAY Specifications Model Type Display Area Screen Size Display Color Resolution Dot Pitch Scanning Frequency Aspect Ratio Brightness Contrast Ratio Viewing Angle Video System Color System PC VGA Support Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions (H x W x D) Net Weight Lift Time Environment Audio Power EMI & Regulatory Compliance Electrical Safety Speakers Wall-mount Bracket MP42H2NS 36.73” x 20.97” (932.94 x 532.80 mm) 42” diagonal 1.07 billion 1024 (H) x 768 (V) pixels 0.912 mm (H) x 0.