Safety Information Precautions FCC Information Please read this manual carefnlly before using your Monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference. • WARNING TO PREVENTFIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE TEllS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.ALSO 110 NOT'USE THIS UNIT'S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLEOR OTHER OUTLETS,UNLESSALL PRONGS CAN BE FULLYINSERTED. REFRAINFROM OPENING THE CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGIq-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS INSIDE. REFERSERVICINGTO QUAI,IFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.
Warnings and Safety Precautions The monitor is designed and manul_ctured to provide long, trouble-free service. No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the panel. Never use solvents such as alcohol or thinner to clean the panel surface. The display panel consists of fine picture elements (cells). Although the display panels are produced with more than 99.99 percent active cells, there may be some cells that do not produce light or remain lit.
Contents Safety Information ................................................................................... 1 Warnings and Safety Precautions .............. _.................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT TIPS: Caring for Your Monitor ................................................................... 2 Getting 5 Started ......................................................................................... Contents of the Package .........................
Contents The FUNCTION Menu ...................................................................................................... 32 On-Screen Displays ................................................................................................... Adjusting the Position of the Menu Display .......................................................... Setting the POWER SAVER for Computer Images .................................................. The POWER/STANDBY Indicator .................................
I_ HAPTER Connections and Setup Chapter Overview: • Contents of the Package • Part Names and Functions • Battery Installation • Connections • A Quick Tour of the Remote Control 1
Connections Contents Cinema ,_creen Power cord Ferrite cores and Setup of the Package monitor RGB cable (Mini D-Sub 15-pin to Mini D-Sub 15- pin connector) Remote control unit with two AA batteries User's manual It is highly recommended that you have your monitor the monitor yourself, refer to the Reference section. installed by a professional.
Connections Part Names and Functions and Setup - Front View t I VOLUM! iNPUT • MEnu°OK - If no menu is displayed, menu. If a menu is displayed, press highlighted option. 2. VOLUME -- Adjusts the volume. When menu is being displayed, (A and V). 3, to brings up the select a an GoBACK 4. VIDEO2 _ RGB2**_ VIDEO3 _ CMPNTI* RGBI _ CMPNT2 1 moves hig.hlight up and down \Vilen a menu is being displayed, through menu (._ and _. ). t\_;l(,.
Connections and Setup Part Names and Functions - Back View RIGHT e LEFT @ @ @ t A --3 I ® I I 1. , ® EXTSPEAKERL and R - Connect speakers here. I I 2. AC IN - Connect the included 3. VIDEO 1, 2, 3 - Connect VCRs, DVDs, Laserdiscs, etc. here. 4. AUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3 - Connect audio here. 5. CMPNT1 - Connect 6. RGB1 - Connect HD receiver here. 7. BNC SELECT- I power cord here. Laser discs, etc. here. I I I RGB2: Inputs the analog RGB signal.
Connections Battery Setup Installation Remove the battery compartment control. • Insert batteries. correctly. • Replace cover. Connecting Installingthe batteries and cover from the back of the remote Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned an HD Receiver RCA and PROSCAN HD (high definition) receivers come equipped with an RGB output jack for optimum quality.
Connections and Setup Connecting Your VCR Or Laserdisc Player Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR or laserdisc player to your monitor. To connect your VCR or Laserdisc player: 1. Turn off the power to the monitor and VCR or laser disc player. 2. Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video output connector on the back of your VCR or laser disc player. Connect the other end to the video input on the monitor. , RCAcables (audio/videocables)are sold as a bundled set. 4.
Connections Connecting Components .... // / .,,,,,o..., ........ VIDEO and Setup to the Monitor ,, 1 VIDEO 2 / i VIDEO 3 / LIMONO) / VCR or Laser Disc Player R / 0B D I I DVD Player LIMONOl Zl Signal cable (supplied) To Mini D-Sub15 pinconnectoronthe PlasmaSync 4210W RGB 1 I °1 I CRII PR Y IIY IBM VGA or Compatibles CBII P_ YNC \ ENC I i \ LIMONOI R \ \ Macintosh or Compatibles RG_ 3 DIGITALRG8 Personal computer with a digital RGB output \ \ CONTROL LOCK \ \ onJ_
Connections and Setup Connecting External Speakers* to the Monitor The monitor doesn't have internal speakers, so in order to get sound you must connect can reproduce sound from VIDEO or RGB signal sources. External speakers may be connected amplifier to the audio outputs.
Connections and Setup A Quick Tour of the Remote Control VCR1 DVD ON*OFF VCR2 MONITOR AOX DDRSVR &&°&& MUTE WHO'MULTI @ zOOM/N @ @ OOMO © SLEEP In alphabetical order ANTENNA When the remote is in HD RCVR mode, switches the HD receiver between Antenna A and Antenna B. Arrows Use the arrows to navigate through the Zoom pointer in Zoom mode.
Connections VCR1 DVD and OR-OFF VCO2 MORITOR AOX HDRCVR & MUTE WHO"MULTI Setup ONeOFF Toggles power on and ()ft 12)rthe components that you have programmed. For example, if you are in VCR mode, turns VCR on and off. REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, STOP, PAUSE, RECORD (transport keys) Use with components programmed to work with your remote control (VCR, DVD player, audio components). RGB Depending on how you set up the monitor, toggles between RGB2*, and RGB3.
Connections Using Your Remote Inserting and Setup Control Batteries 1. Remove tire battery compartment 2. Insert batteries (included) conrpartnrent. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover from tire renrote control. as shown on the diagram inside the battery cover. Use your remote control from a distance of about 7m/23 feet from the monitor's remote control sensor and at a horizontal angle of within 30 °.
Connections and Setup How to Program the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control: automatic code search and direct entry. Using Automatic 1. Turn on the component receiver, etc.) 2. Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, HD receiver, etc.). While you hold down the component button, press and hold ON-OFF (when the red light on the remote turns on, release both buttons). Note.. Automatic 3.
Connections and Setup Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (the red light on the remote turns on). 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) pages. for the component on the code list on the following 3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds to operate (VCR, RCA DVD, etc.). 4. Enter the code from the code list. When you begin entering numbers, the red light on the remote rams ofT. When the last number is entered, the red light turns back on.
Connections and Programmable VCR Setup Codes for the Remote Control (VCR1, VCR2 or AUX button) Akai 2003, 2004, 2005. 2007, 2008, 2111, 2112, 2113 Magnavox .......... 2021,2022,2062, 2063, 2104, 2108,2124 Magnin ........................................................ 2013 Marantz...,2009, 2010,2011.2016,2018, 2021, 2058, 2062,2064 Mama ........................................................... 2014 Masushita .................................................... 2021 MEI .............................
Connections Signature ..................................................... SLMarx ........................................................ Sprucer ........................................................ 5052 Starcom ................................... 5007,5018,5053 5targate ............................................. 5014, Starquest ..................................................... Tandy ........................................................... Teleview .........................................
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[_ HAPTER The Menu System Chapter • Overview: Basic Operations • The Picture Quality • The Audio Menu Menu • The Screen Menu • The Function • The Options Menu Menu • The Setup Menu • The Auto Tuning Menu • The Sleep Timer 2
The Menu System Basic Operations Power To turn the monitor on and off: 1. 2. 3. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. Press the ON-OFF button on the remote control or the monitor button on the unit. The monitor's POWER/STANDBY indicator turns green when the monitor is on. Press the ON-OFF I,utton on the remote control or the unit to turn it off. The monitor's POWER!STANDBY indicator turns red and the standby mode unit with the remote control).
The Menu System The Multi-Screen Feature The Muhi-Screen same time. feature is used to show either a single picture or two pictures on the screen at the SINGLE - Displays a single picture on the screen. SIDE BY SIDE - Displays two pictures from different input signals side-by-side. PICTURE IN PICTURE - Displays two pictures from different one appears in a window on top of the other picture. To use the Multi-Screen input signals; one fills the screen and feature: 1.
The Menu System Selecting the Input Signals to be displayed To change the input signals displayed in muhiscreen operations: 1. 2. IVIDEO21 Press the MULTI button to activate the Multiscreen OK button to make the desired picture active. function. Press the Press the RGB, VIDEO or CMPNT button to change tire input signal. The INPUT-GO BACK button on the front of the monitor can also be used to change input selection. [VIDE01] The top screen shows VIDEO1 as the active picture.
The The Picture Setting Quality the Picture Mode System Menu with the PRESETS Option Tile monitor has preset viewing modes that can be selected environment. Each preset mode has the contrast, brightness viewing Menu depending on your viewing and sharpness adjusted for a specific sitkl:.ttlon. bIEMOP,Y This mode alk)ws you to set and save your own picture adjustments. SOI_ - Use this mode when watching your Monitor in a dark room.
The Menu Adjusting In MEMORY CONTRAST System the Picture Settings lnod( _, _r()_ (.'all set and - Changes the picture's BLACK LEVEL - Makes the picture SHARPNESS the picture's - Changes COLOR - Changes TINT - Changes color save the !_)llowing contrast lighter (video COLOR TEMP - Changes the color tone. NOISE REDUCE reduction)- Only the contrast Once you have selected Pi! and light and dark). mode, only)• only). Removes brightness MEMORY a(ljustments: or darker.
The Setting Menu System the Color Temperature The (+t)lor tcmpezatute ',,ettmg ',van m t [ecl) or +.o( )] (blue))()ur +,_ontt()l', ho'v, picture L%The COLOR TFMP option ha s,4 .,ettmg,-. Normal \Varm Pro (lets vou sele+.t -,etttngs m+.hv]duall,, ) Cool COLOR TEMP. :4 PRO • This is the COLOR TEMP screen w)th PRO as the current selection For legulat x levi rag, Not m.t[, \\.trm or O )ol _s re+.
The Menu Reducing Noise is a term clearness reception System Noise in the Picture I.ise(I to describe extraneous bits oi lnfortl;atlon In the signal that aff.e,t the of the picture You can use tile Notse Reduction (NOISE REDUCE) setting is poor or when playing video tapes that ha;e poor picture quaht'.
The Menu System The Audio Menu The AUDIO menu allows you to adlu_,t the treble, bass and left, nght balance .,,peakm • BASS - Change.', the level of low frequency TREBLE - Changes sound the le',el of high frequency BAL_.
The Menu System The Screen Menu The the SCREI-N correct positions menu allows you to set th_ viewing a particular of on-screen 111enLIs. nlode for monitor nlovit: to aUtolnatically to change and select tht, Selecting a Viewing When with viewing Size a cnnlponent o/b_,r tb_l/l.yollrHD/-t, ceit%>r* you can set the screen nlode to one of |()LIr screen sizes to suit the type of input you are watching. Select the screen mode with the CINEMA button on the renlote control.
The Adjusting The S('REEN the mcnu Picture lets you Position adjust Menu System and Size th_ + position and _izc ot the picture Tile first two options, V POSITION and tt-POSI'I'ION, adiust the placclnent of the pRtule on the screen. For example, if the picture is too far to the left, you can use the tI POSITION to tt]{}x't+ it to the right. To adjust the position of the picture on the screen: I.
The Menu System The Function Ihe FI]N(]TI()N system) and Menu menu how c(mtams the pictu(c options lhat to]H[()l _ :4ON, MENU ADJUST : 1 POWER : OFF SAVER GRAY LEVEL : 3 FILM MODE : ON RGB3 ADJ. : On-scrc_:n give Ih:m the menu 1 _ switch than about inputs ) is displayed tile on the :in option currently the To From the main menu, highlight and The FUNCTION menu is displayed. 2.
The FUNCTION DISPLAY : ON MENU ADJUST : Setting ;go'Wt_g'_X_Lql:4ON• : 3 FILM MODE : ON RGB3 ADJ. : 1 SCREEN This SAVER for Computer Images atitomatica]ly l+Mdl.l_._s the' monitor's pox_er tk)r a certain anlount it c()tl_tlmpti(>[1 of time. POWER SAVER If tile computer's power isn't turned on or if the comptlter and selector tuner are not properly connected, POWE.R SAVER is set to OFF. SAVER 4• ADJ. ftlilCtioi_ no operation is performed can be turned on o1 <)if.
The Menu System FUNCTION Setting the Gray Level for the Sides of the Screen DISPLAY : ON The MENU ADJUST : 1 POWER : OFF Ihe screen where nothing is displayed (on Ih(" h'h and righl sides of tilt" screen when it is set to 4:3 size). The ]excl can lie adjusted from 0 to 1"3. Tim factoi T setting is 3 (clark gray). SAVER FILM MODE :ON RGB ADJ. :1 4k ADJ.
The FUNCTION Adjusting DISPLAY : ON MENU ADJUST : 1 POWER : OFF SAVER GRAY LEVEL [l the picture 1 From is not the + tll_iin menu : : ON :411_ sCREEN the Monitor stable it+ I/(;B3 mt, ntl, highlight System in RGB3 Input Mode inoclc., AI)IUST use tilt' R(;I+] ftJantrt + to acljust it. : 3 FILM MODE Menu select OPTIONS+ The OPTIONS and is displayed. 2. Highlight tile RGB3 ADJUST option. 3.
The Menu System SCREEN SAVER PLE INVERSE SEL. Turning ORBITER on : AUTO The factory setting for ORBITER is OFF. To turn ORBITER ON: :4ONk 1. From the main menu, highlight and select FUNCTION. The FUNCTION menu is displayed. 2. Highlight the SCREEN SAVER option (the SCREEN SAVER menu is displayed). 3. Highlight the ORBITER option. 4. Use the • button to select ON. 5. Press the • button to return to the FUNCTION menu options.
The RESET RETURN Resetting to Default Menu System Values The RESET functkm allows you to reset_ adiustmems to th_ factory default settings. Caution: this will reset all adjustments you have made in all menus, To reset to the factory including dethult autotuning configuration settings. settings: 1. From the main menu, highlight FUNCTION menu is displayed. 2. Highlight 3. The RESET screen 4. [Jse the • or • button to highlight the RESET option and press OK or MENU.
The Menu System The Options menu Setting the Audio Inputs The monitor's audio sources are programmable to the each of the monitor's video sources. example, you can program AUDIO1 source to work with the RGB2 video source. This feature is generally used only for commercial applications. 1. From the main menu, highlight and select OPTIONS. The OPTIONS menu is displayed. 2. Highlight the one of the audio input options. 3. Use the • button to scroll through modes scroll as follows: FVIDEO1 4.
The Setting a Computer Select Mode Tile RGB SELECT function ik)r the type of con_puter Image alk)ws image to the Correct you to select the correct Menu System RGB viewing mode you are displaying The RGB SELECT function has six modes: AUTO - Automatically input signal. selects the most suitable STILL Use this mode to display VESA standard computer). mode fk_rdisplaying tile signals (still image from a MOTION - Use this mode for moving images from a computer.
The Menu System Setting the Monitor to the correct HD Receiver Mode The HD SELECT _nction allows y_m to select tt_e correct mode _)r the monitor to work with your HI) receiver. The default setting is 1080A. This is the correct setting 12)rall RCA and PROSCAN HD receivers. If you have another brand of HD receiver, your picture may appear broken or off-center. If so, you need to switch HD SELECT modes. 1080A - Use this option for RCA or PROSCAN HD receivers.
The Menu System The Setup Menu The SETUP nlenl.i controls the way your monitor communicates. Confirming the Frequencies, Polarities, Mode and Resolution of Input Signals The FREQUENCY function is used to confirm the frequencies, the signals coming from a computer. To confirm frequencies, polarities, polarities, mode and resolution of mode and resolution: 1. From the main menu, highlight SETUP menu is displayed. and select the SETUP option. The 2.
The Menu Selecting System the Language for the Menus The menu display can he set to one of three languages: English. To change the delimit setting: MENU LANGUAGE English, French or Spanish. The detkmlt is 1. From the main menu, highlight and select the SETUP option. The SETUP menu is displayed. 2. Highlight the MENU LANGUAGE option. The MENU LANGUAGE screen is displayed. 3. Use the • button to scroll through settings switch as follows: F .(;AIS 4.
The The Autotuning Autotuning Menu System Menu the Component buttons on the Remote Control The AUTOTUNING feature lets you easily program the component buttons on the remote to operate the components hooked up to the monitor. 12) autotune your components to the buttons on the remote: From the main menu. highlight and select the AUTOTUNING SETUP option. The AUTOTUNING SETUP menu is displayed. 1. 2. . 4, This is the AUTOTUNING SETUP menu with the DVD BUTTON option highlighted.
The Menu System Sleep Timer The sleep timer is a feature that allows yoll to set tile monitor to turn off after a prescribed of time. It can be set to turn tile power off after 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. amount Setting the Sleep Timer 1. Press the SLEEP button on the remote to turn on the timer. Tile default is 30 minutes. 2. Press tile SLEEP button again to move to the next time increment. until you get to the desired time. _30_ Press the SLEEP button 60_90_120-_0_ 3.
R HAPTER Other Information Chapter Overview: • Installation • Connecting Computer Your PC or Macintosh • Specifications • Troubleshooting • The Menu System • Supported • Limited Resolution Warranty • Accessory Information 3
Other Information Installing the Cinema Screen Monitor IMPORTANT • This device cannot • For correct dealer. stand on its own. Be sure to use a stand or original installation Failure to follow correct Product Attaching and mounting mounting it is strongly recommended procedures warranty does not cover damage optional mounts or stand mounting unit.
Other Connecting Computer Your PC Or Macintosh Mini Information D-sub 15 Pin VGA Signal Composition Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your Cinema Screen monitor will enable you to display computer images on the monitor. The Cinema Screen monitor supports the signals descrihed on page 48. To connect adapter: 1. to a PC, Macintosh or compatible graphics Turn off the power to your monitor and computer. 2.
Other Information Specifications I 89" ProductName PHD50300 CinemaScreenMonitor ScreenSize 43.5"(H)X 24.5"(V)inches 1106(H)X 622(V)mm AspectRatio Resolution ColorReproduction Input Signals RGBinput terminals RGB1 RGB2 RGB3 VideoInputterminals Video1 Video2 Video3 DVD/HD/DTV Audio ExternalControl SoundOutput PowerSupply CurrentRating PowerConsumptiOn Dimensions(WxDxD) ..... """'-'........ _ H-t231" 435" diagonal 50" 16:9 1365(H)X 768(V)pixels 256levels,16,770,000colors RGB,NTSC(3.584.
Other Information Troubleshooting Before requesting service, check the adjustments, operations, etc. Symptom Possible Problem Solutions Pictureis disturbed. Soundis noisy, Remotecontrolunit operateserroneously. • Is a connectedcomponentsetdirectlyin front or at the sideof themonitor? • Leavesomespacebetweenthedisplayand connectedcomponents. Theremotecontroldoesnotwork. • Remotecontrolbatteriesmaybe dead. • Remotemay bein wrongmode. • Replacebothbatterieswith newones.
Other Information The Monitor Menu System Main menu Sub menu Functions PICTURE QUALITY CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast. BLACK LEVEL Adiusts the brightness. SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness. COLOR Adjusts the color density (video input only). TINT Adjusts the picture tint (video input only). PRESETS Sets the picture mode according COLOR TEMP. Adjusts the color temperature NOISE REDUCE Reduces noise visible in image, Main menu Sub menu Functions AUDIO BASS Sets the bass.
Other Information Main menu Sub menu Functions OPTIONS AUDIO INPUT Allocates audio connectors. BNC SELECT Sets BNC connectors to either composite or component RGB SELECT Sets the appropriate mode for the computer image. RGB (VGA signals), VIDEO (Moving picture), WIDE (WIDE VGA) DTV. HD SELECT Sets correct mode for your HD digital PICTURE SIZE Sets the picture size for RGB input.
Other Information Supported Resolution • When screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to 640 dot X 480 line signal (except for *3). • When screen mode is FULL, each signal is converted to 853 dot X 480 line signal (except for *2). Notes: • With Digital inputs some signals are not accepted. • The sync may not be disturbed when non-standard signals other than the previously • When connecting a composite sync signal, use the HD terminal. Model Dots X lines 31.5 31.5 37.9 37.5 43.3 51.1 61.3 31.
Other "1 Only _2 Aspect when '3 The picture "4 The aspect '5 Normally "6 To connect _7 Other 15_pin using ratio a gra phic accderator is 5:4. "Ilfis signal is displayed in the I×mrd is converted original that is capable to a 6('_ X 4_0 5:4. This signal is converted the RGB SELECr mode is set automatically. connector, Screen monitl_r use modes to a Macintosh 848 X 48/). signal. resolution.
Other Information RCA Plasma Monitor Limited Warranty 'What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • • One year from date of purchase One year from date of pumhase for labor. for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
Other Information Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WR1TFEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR 1N ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
Accessories The accessories listed below are available from },'our Cinema Attachable Speakers Screen - SPK50 T Monitor 56 Dealer. Stand - PLB50 See your dealer for prices.
Index Symbols 1080A 39 1080|3 39 A Antenna Arrow button picture Autotuning At.
Index S Safety Safety infl_rmation metal fitting Screen Screen Screen Saver menu size t, 2 6 35, +,0 30, +_(/ Fill 30 Full 30 Normal _30 Stadium 31) Setting the Color Temperature 27 Setup menu 41, 51 Sharpness 26 Sleep button 14 Sleep timer Cancelling 44 Checking Setting 44 44 Speakers 12, 55 Specifications Stand using 48 with Cinema Screen diaplay 55 T TREBLE 29 Troubleshooting 49 V VCR 10 VCR1 button 14 VCR2 button 14 Ventilation Requirements Video button 14 Video 39 Viexxin
