IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (PD-5050/PD-6150) Read before operating equipment 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this plasma display near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
Important Information Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your Mitsubishi plasma display and keep the manual handy for future reference. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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*ORBITER - Uneven phosphor aging/burn-in reduction feature. To minimize the risk of uneven phosphor aging/burn-in when displaying still images, the Mitsubishi PD-5050 and PD-6150 offers a built-in feature known as ORBITER. The ORBITER feature intermittently shifts the screen image horizontally and vertically in small increments. This intermittent screen movement is usually not evident in full motion video.
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WARNING: Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on-screen for extended periods of time. Mix types of pictures shown. Uneven phosphor aging is NOT covered by your warranty. The normal use of a TV should include a mixture of TV picture types.
Cleaning Safeguards Plasma Display Screen & Cabinet Please follow the cleaning safeguards listed below to prevent damage to your Plasma Display and retain this document for future reference. IMPORTANT: No Abrasives! DO NOT use any kind of abrasive cloth or cleaner or ammonia on the Plasma Display’s screen or cabinet.
Introduction Introduction to the PD-5050/ PD-6150 Plasma Displays Mitsubishi’s PD-5050/PD-6150 plasma displays are a seamless blend of cutting-edge visual technology and sophisticated design. The displays sleek techno-art lines blend in well with most environments. The displays crisp, vivid image quality will transform data from any graphic medium from PCs to DVD players into art.
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������������ �������������������� CAUTION This device needs to be attached to a stand or other mounting hardware. Be sure to use a stand or other mounting hardware that is designed specifically for this product. DO NOT USE THE BOTTOM CARTON AS A TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT STAND. (See Drawing A) Drawing A You can attach your optional mount or stand to the plasma display in the following way: 1.
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��������� A AC IN Connect the included power cord here. B EXT SPEAKER L and R Connect speakers (optional) here. Maintain the correct polarity. Connect the (positive) speaker wire to the EXT SPEAKER terminal and the speaker wire to the EXT SPEAKER terminal on both LEFT and RIGHT channels.
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�������������� ����� ���� ������ ������ ������ ������ ������� ������� ������ ������� ������� ��POWER ON/STANDBY Switches the power to ON or STANDBY mode. (These buttons do not operate when POWER/ STANDBY indicator of the main unit is off.) � SLEEP Press this button to activate the off timer. �...
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����������������������������� Battery Installation and Replacement Insert the 2 AAA batteries, making sure insert them with the proper polarity. 1.Remove the remote controls back cover by gently pressing the rigid tab in the direction of the arrow. 2.Install the batteries according to the (+) and () indication inside the case.
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���������������������������������������� Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your plasma display will enable you to display your computers screen image for an impressive presentation. The plasma display supports the signals described on page 34. To connect a PC or Macintosh simply: 1.
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������������������������ MonitorLink and MonitorLink Control 1. Connect a HDMI to HDMI cable from the MONLINK OUTPUT of a Mitsubishi HD-6000 Receiver/Controller to the MONLINK input on the plasma display. A HDMI to HDMI cable and a RS-232C cable are included in the HD-6000 accessory box.
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���������������� Using the cable clamps provided with the plasma display bundle and attach the signal and audio cables to the back panel. To attach ����� ������������� mounting hooks/mounting holes cables Back of the unit To detach...
Basic Operations POWER 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 2. Press the Power button located underneath the right side of the front panel. The displays POWER/STANDBY indicator turns green and the plasma display is on. OFF: Press the Power button (underneath the front panel) to turn off the display.
SLEEP/OFF TIMER To set the off timer: The off timer can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 1. Press the SLEEP button to start the timer at 30 minutes. 2. Press the SLEEP button to the desired time. 3.
Format Sizes Format Operation (manual) With this function, you can select one of six screen sizes. When viewing videos or digital video discs 1. Press the FORMAT button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the FORMAT button again. The screen size switches as follows: →...
Format Operation with Computer Signals Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4 : 3 image to fill the entire screen. 1. Press the FORMAT button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the FORMAT button again. The screen size switches as follows: →...
Menu Controls Menu Operations The following describes how to use the menus and the selected items. 1. Press the MENU/ENTER button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU SET UP PICTURE AUDIO FUNCTION SIGNAL INFO. IMAGE ADJ. SEL.
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��������� ��������� :Shaded areas indicate the default value. :Shaded areas indicate the default value. button to adjust. The default value is at the center. : Press the ���� � � button to adjust. The default value is at the center. : Press the ����...
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Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 FUNCTION POWER MGT. ON←→OFF INPUT SKIP ON←→OFF LONGLIFE MANUAL/AUTO PEAK BRIGHT ORBITER INVERSE/WHITE SOFT FOCUS ORBITER MENU MENU CONTRAST NORMAL/LOW Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 SIGNAL INFO. *1 Only when AUTO PICTURE is OFF. *2 RGB/PC only Information Restoring the factory default settings...
Picture Settings Menu Storing picture settings This function allows you to store in memory the current input signal and PICTURE menu settings and to recall these settings when necessary. There are six picture memory locations available, and notes of up to 15 characters can be added to each. Example: Storing picture settings at MEMORY1 Press MENU/ENTER button to access MAIN MENU.
Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor reception or when playing video tapes which have poor picture quality. Example: Setting “NR-3” Press MENU/ENTER button to access MAIN MENU. ▲ ▼ buttons to select the PICTURE menu and Use the then press the MENU/ENTER button.
Setting the color temperature Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma display. Example: Setting “HIGH” Press MENU/ENTER button to access MAIN MENU. ▲ ▼ buttons to select the PICTURE menu and Use the then press the MENU/ENTER button. Use the ▲...
Adjusting the pedestal level (black level) This feature adjusts the video black level in a video image. Example: Setting “3.75%” Press MENU/ENTER button to access MAIN MENU. ▲ ▼ buttons to select the PICTURE menu and Use the then press the MENU/ENTER button. Use the ▲...
Audio Settings Menu Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance and audio input select The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to suit your tastes. Example: Adjusting the bass Press MENU/ENTER button to access MAIN MENU. ▲ ▼ buttons to select the AUDIO menu and Use the then press the MENU/ENTER button.
SET UP Settings Menu Setting the language for the menus The menu display can be set to one of eight languages. Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH” Press MENU/ENTER button to access the MAIN MENU. ▲ ▼ buttons to select the SET UP menu and Use the then press the MENU/ENTER button.
����������� ����������� � RGB SELECT modes ������������������ One of these 7 modes must be selected in order to ���� ��� ������ �� ������ ����� ��� ��������� ��� ������ �� display the following signals correctly. ���������������������������������������� AUTO: Select the suitable mode for the specifications �����������������������������������������������������...
Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on the screen on which nothing is displayed when the screen is set to the 4:3 size. Example: Setting “GRAY LEVEL” to “5” Press MENU/ENTER button to access the MAIN MENU.
Resetting to the default values Use these operations to restore all the settings (PICTURE, AUDIO, IMAGE ADJUST, SET UP, etc) to the factory default values. Refer to pages 15 & 16 for items to be reset. Press MENU/ENTER button to access the MAIN MENU. ▲...
Function Settings Menu Setting the power management for computer images This energy-saving (power management) function automatically reduces the displays power consumption if no operation is performed for a certain amount of time. Example: Turning the power management function on Press MENU/ENTER button to access the MAIN MENU. ▲...
PEAK BRIGHT Use this to activate the brightness limiter. Example: Setting “PEAK BRIGHT” to “75%” Follow the instructions given in the “Reducing burn-in of the screen” section. Bring up the LONGLIFE menu. Use the ▲ ▼ buttons to select PEAK BRIGHT setting. Use the buttons to change PEAK BRIGHT setting.
ORBITER MENU Use this to set menu shift. Example: Setting “ORBITER MENU” to “OFF” Follow the instructions given in the “Reducing Burn-in of the screen” section. Bring up the LONGLIFE menu. Use the ▲ ▼ buttons to select ORBITER MENU setting. Use the buttons to turn the ORBITER MENU on or off.
MonitorLink Control Application These specifications cover the communications control of the plasma monitor by external equipment. Use a crossed (reverse) cable. Type of connector: D-Sub 9-pin male Pin No. Pin Name Pin No. No Connection DSR (DCE side ready) RXD (Receive data) RTS (Ready to send) TXD (Transmit data) CTS (Clear to send)
Troubleshooting If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service. Symptom Picture moves intermittently around the screen. Mechanical sound is heard. The unit emits a crackling sound. Picture is disturbed. Sound is noisy.
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*1 Overheat protector If the display becomes too hot, the overheat protector will be activated and the display will be turned off. If this happens, turn off the power to the display and unplug the power cord. If the room where the display is installed is particularly hot, move the display to a cooler location and wait for the display to cool for 60 minutes.
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PD-5050 Specifications Screen Size 43.5"(H) 24.5"(V) inches 1106(H) 622(V) mm diagonal 50" Aspect Ratio 16 : 9 Resolution 1365(H) 768(V) pixels Pixel Pitch 0.032"(H) 0.032"(V) inches 0.81(H) 0.81(V) mm Color Processing 4,096 steps, 68.7 billion colors Signals Synchronization Range Horizontal : 15.5 to 110 kHz (automatic : step scan) Vertical : 50.0 to 120 Hz...
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PD-6150 Specifications Screen Size 53.2"(H) 29.9"(V) inches 1351(H) 760(V) mm diagonal 61" Aspect Ratio 16 : 9 Resolution 1365(H) 768(V) pixels Pixel Pitch 0.039"(H) 0.039"(V) inches 0.99(H) 0.99(V) mm Color Processing 4,096 steps, 68.7 billion colors Signals Synchronization Range Horizontal : 15.5 to 110 kHz (automatic : step scan) Vertical : 50.0 to 120 Hz (automatic : step scan)
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�������������������������� �������������������������� �������������������� �������������������� When the screen mode is NARROW, each signal is converted to a 1024 dots�768 lines signal. (Except for * When the screen mode is NARROW, each signal is converted to a 1024 dots�768 lines signal. (Except for * ...
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*1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852 480. *2 This signal is converted to a 1024 dots *3 The picture is displayed in the original resolution. *4 The aspect ratio is 5:4. This signal is converted to a 960 dots 768 lines signal. *5 Normally the RGB select mode suite for the input signals is set automatically.
Mitsubishi Plasma Display Panel Limited Warranty MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (“MDEA”) warrants to the original purchaser of this Plasma Display Panel that if purchased from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer, should it prove defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material: a.
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U.S. Responsible Party: Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Address: 9351 Jeronimo Road Irvine, CA 92618 Tel. No.: (949) 465-6000 We hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the technical standards as specified in the FCC Rules.