Plasma Monitor User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 3 Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................................. 3 Protect Components from Overheating .................................................................................. 3 Important Stand and Base Safety Information .......................................
Table of Contents Chapter 5: Other Information Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. Care and Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... Specifications .................................................................................................................................
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your monitor into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the monitor and/or component(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your monitor.
Connections and Setup Installation of the Monitor Installation using a stand or wall mount bracket • Please be sure to request installation or mounting of this unit or the installation bracket by the dealer where purchased. • When installing, be sure to use the bolts provided with the stand or installation bracket. • For details concerning installation, please refer to the instruction manual provided with the stand or installation bracket.
Connections and Setup MENU – VOLUME + INPUT ZOOM POWER / The Front of Your Monitor If you can’t locate your remote, you can use the front panel of your monitor to operate many of the monitor’s features. MENU Brings up the Main menu. When the menu system is displayed, pressing MENU selects highlighted items. VOL left). Decreases the volume. In the menu system, it acts like the left arrow button on the remote (moves highlight VOL right). Increases the volume.
Connections and Setup Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your monitor. Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It’s important to remember the different degrees of picture improvement for comparison. The component jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) are considered excellent; and S-Video and composite jacks are considered very good.
Connections and Setup Speaker jacks Back of the monitor Raised area (jack panel is on the bottom) COMPONENT 1 / COMPONENT2 • YPbPr For connection of components that have component output jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) such as a personal computer, HD receiver, or DVD player. The YPbPr jack provides excellent picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. • AUDIO In Use to obtain sound when a component is connected to the COMPONENT 1 or 2 jacks.
Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your plasma monitor, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. The following are general connection examples. Choose the connection which is best for you. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation.
Connections and Setup Using the Component Video jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) Connect a component, such as a DVD player or digital cable box, to the monitor using the Y, Pb, Pr jacks. Connect a component video cable to the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the back of the monitor and to the component video jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) on the component. Then connect the COMPONENT1 AUDIO In (L and R) jacks on the monitor to the Audio Out jacks on the back of the component using audio cables.
Connections and Setup Using the AUDIO OUT jacks Connect your audio receiver to the monitor using the AUDIO OUT jacks. Connect the Audio OUT jacks (L and R) on the monitor to the Audio In jacks on the back of your receiver. AUDIO OUT L R Audio receiver Connection to a personal computer Using the RGB IN jack Connect your computer to the RGB IN jack. Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the computer and the other end to the RGB IN jack on the back of the monitor.
Connections and Setup Connection to an external monitor This monitor is able to output video signal to an external monitor or other component from the RGB OUT jack. Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the external monitor or component and the other end to the RGB OUT jack on the back of the monitor. Then connect the Audio OUT jacks (L and R) on the monitor to the Audio In jacks on the back of your external monitor.
Connections and Setup Plug in the Monitor Plug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the monitor. Then plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put batteries in the remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on and sliding off the cover. • Insert 2 fresh “AA” batteries.
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control Indicator ON•OFF VCR1 DVD Button Descriptions for Monitor Mode MONITOR AUX SAT•CABLE VCR2 MUTE CINEMA In addition to operating your Plasma Monitor, the remote that came with it can operate your other components. However, this page only describes the buttons on the remote that you will use with your monitor. For descriptions of remote control buttons to be used with your other components, go to the next page.
Using the Remote Control Button Descriptions for Other Components This remote operates most brands of other components (VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, etc). The following list (in alphabetical order) provides basic information about how these buttons will operate in these modes. (0-9) Number buttons Enter channel numbers for a compatible component. ANGLE Accesses various camera angles when using a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan DVD player (if available on the DVD disc).
Using the Remote Control Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and view components you have connected to the monitor. 1. Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON. 2. Press INPUT to tune to the video input channel that corresponds to the jack on the monitor you used to connect the component. 3. To return to the previous channel, continue pressing INPUT.
Using the Remote Control At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the component you want to operate does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes. Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then the remote can’t be programmed to operate that component.
Using the Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Programmable for VCR1, VCR2, and AUX buttons. Admiral ......................................... 2132 Adventura ..................................... 2026 Aiko .............................................. 2027 Aiwa ............................................. 2026 Akai ............... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, ....................... 2008, 2111, 2112, 2113 American High ............................. 2021 Asha .............................................
Using the Remote Control DVD/VCR Combo Cable Box Programmable for AUX or SAT•CABLE button. ABC ...... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5053 Antronix .............................. 5008, 5009 Archer ...................... 5008, 5009, 5010 Cabletenna ................................... 5008 Cableview .................................... 5008 Colour Voice ....................... 5012, 5013 Comtronic .................................... 5014 Contec .......................................... 5016 Eastern ..............
Chapter 3: Using the Monitor’s Features About the Status Display The Status Display appears when you press the MONITOR or INFO button on the remote. The following list describes the items on the Status Display. Other displays that are not described here are selfexplanatory. The icons change appearance to show the item’s status or availability. DVI, CMP1, VID1, etc. The current video input selected. 16:9, 4:3, etc. The current zoom mode. 720P, 480i, 1080i, etc. The current signal resolution.
Using the Monitor’s Features VID1 Component is connected to the VID1 VIDEO In or S-VIDEO In jack. VID2 Component is connected to the VID2 VIDEO In or S-VIDEO In jack. CMP1 Component is connected to the COMPONENT 1 jacks (YPbPr). CMP2 Component is connected to the COMPONENT 2 jacks (YPbPr). RGB Component is connected to the RGB IN jacks. DVI Component is connected to the DVI IN jack. Zoom Modes Many DVD titles are “anamorphic” (widescreen).
Using the Monitor’s Features Remote Control Buttons for Zoom Modes ON•OFF VCR1 DVD The Zoom modes can be accessed a couple of different ways: through the menu system or through buttons on the remote. This section focuses on the remote control methods, but for information on how to access the zoom options through the menu system, go to pages 24-25.
Chapter 4: Using the Menu System Menus, On-screen Help and Control Panels This section explores menus of your monitor beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your monitor. The first menu you see when you press the MENU button on the remote is called the MAIN MENU. 1. Press the MENU button (the MAIN MENU appears). 2. Use the arrow buttons (left, right, up, down) to move through the menu items. 3.
Using the Menu System Choice Fields A choice field cycles through two or more choices. Press the left or right arrow button or OK to select the next entry in the choice field. Picture Menu The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main monitor and video input selections. The Picture menu displays five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks.
Using the Menu System Picture Menu (when using DVI or RGB inputs) Pict. Preset Allows you to adjust the picture settings depending on the lighting in your home. You can choose from Vibrant (bright lighting), Natural (normal lighting), Standard (soft lighting), and Personal. Personal lets you adjust the settings to your personal preference and save them as a default. Different settings can be saved for each input. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Using the Menu System Advanced Settings Near the bottom of the PICTURE menu is the Adv. Settings menu choice, which allows you to adjust more specific settings, such as color warmth, high contrast, and the comb filter. Note: Some menu items and options may not appear depending on the input the monitor is tuned to and the incoming resolution (for example, 480i, 720p, or 1080i). The ADVANCED SETTINGS menu when standard video signal is being used.
Using the Menu System Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Sound menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Sound from the main menu. Volume Increases or decreases the volume coming from the monitor’s speakers. Treble Increases or decreases the treble. Bass Increases or decreases the bass. Balance Press the right arrow button to increase the audio output in the right speaker; press the left arrow button to increase the audio output in the left speaker.
Chapter 5: Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your monitor can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-2063359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.
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Other Information Specifications Display panel Screen size Aspect ratio Resolution Pixel pitch Luminance Diagonal 42 inch 16:9 wide 1024(Horizontal, RGB Trio ) x 1024(Vertical)pixels 0.9mm x 0.51mm 1000cd/m2, ( at 1% white window pattern ) Power Source Input voltage Input current Inrush current Power consumption Stand-by & DPMS 100 ~ 240 Vac , 50 / 60 Hz 3.5A 60 A p-p/20ms Max. 380±10% Watts ( at 110Vac/color bar pattern) 6 Watts Max.
Other Information Pin Assignments For D-SUB Connector (In / Loop Out) Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 RED GREEN BLUE GND GND 6 7 8 9 10 RED GND GREEN GND BLUE GND NC GND 11 12 13 14 15 GND SDA H-SYNC V-SYNC SCL Pin Assignments For 24 Pin DVI Connector(Digital Only) Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TMDS Data 2TMDS Data 2+ TMDS Data 2/4 Shield TMDS Data 4TMDS Data 4+ DDC Clock DDC Data No Connect 9
Other Information RGB/DVI (continued) Mode No 20* 21* 22 23 Resolution 1280(HDTV)_720P 1920(HDTV)_1080I 640(VGA)_350 852(WGA)_480 Refresh Rate Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Vertical Sync Polarity Horizontal Sync Sync Polarity Dot rate (Hz) (K Hz) (Hz) (TTL) (TTL) (MHz) 60 60(I) 70 60 45.000 33.750 31.469 31.413 60.000 60.000 70.087 59.835 + + - + + + - 74.250 74.250 25.175 30.
Other Information Non-Operating Temperature Relative humidity Pressure Vibration -5~45_ 20~80% 700~1114hpa X/Y/Z, 0.7G/30~50Hz(sweep), 15 minutes Acoustics (IHF A-weighted 1meter) 40dB Max. Sound Residual hum (at volume max) Practical max. Audio output (at 10% THD max.) 1.0vp-p 1K Hz input Sound distortion (at 250 mw 1K Hz) Audio output (input at 1.4VP-P) 500_W Max. 5W +5W Max. / 4 ohm 1% Max. _1.
Other Information FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Other Information of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes, or plasma panel). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • • • One year from date of purchase for labor. One year from date of purchase for parts.
Other Information Product Registration: • Please complete the online Product Registration on www.rca.com/productregistration or complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: • • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.
Other Information Accessory Information Below are accessories available to compliment your product. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
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