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Page 3: Safety Information
Product: Cinema Screen Display Equipment Classification: Class B Computer Peripheral Model: PR42300 We hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the technical standards as specified in the FCC rules. Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. -
Page 4: Warnings And Safety Precautions
ARNINGS AND AFETY RECAUTIONS The Cinema Screen monitor is designed and manufactured 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. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Safety Information ... 1 Warnings and Safety Precautions ... 2 IMPORTANT TIPS: Caring for Your Cinema Screen Monitor ... 2 Getting Started ... 5 Contents of the Package ... 6 Attching the Ferrite Cores ... 6 Part Names and Functions – Front View ... 7 Part Names and Functions –... - Page 6 Mini D-sub 15 Pin VGA Signal Composition ... 43 Specifications ... 44 Troubleshooting ... 45 The Cinema Screen Monitor Menu System ... 46 Supported Resolution ... 48 RCA Cinema Screen Display Limited Warranty ... 49 Cinema Screen Accessories ... 50 Index ... 51...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Setup and connections ETTING TARTED Welcome to the future! The Cinema Screen monitor combines advanced technology with sophisticated design to create a sleek, elegant monitor that fits unobtrusively into any environment – while still making a lasting impression. This first section contains all of the information you need to get your Cinema Screen monitor connected and set up. -
Page 8: Contents Of The Package
setup and connections ONTENTS OF THE ACKAGE Cinema Screen monitor Power cord Ferrite cores 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 Cinema Screen monitor installed by a professional. If you are installing the monitor yourself, refer to the Reference section. -
Page 9: Part Names And Functions - Front View
Setup and connections VOLUME MENU• OK DOWN LEFT/- RIGHT/+ OLUME • OK •OK – If no menu is displayed, brings up the menu. If a menu is displayed, press to select a highlighted option. – Adjusts the volume. When an on-screen menu OLUME is being displayed, moves highlight up and down ( /- –... -
Page 10: Part Names And Functions - Back View
setup and connections LEFT RIGHT EXTERNAL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL LOCK LEFT RIGHT EXTERNAL CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL LOCK AC IN AMES AND UNCTIONS 1. EXT SPEAKER L and R – Connect speakers here. 2. EXTERNAL CONTROL – This terminal is used when the Cinema Screen monitor is controlled by external equipment. -
Page 11: Battery Installation
HD R ONNECTING AN RCA and PROSCAN HD (high definition) receivers come equipped with an RGB output jack for optimum quality. Using the RGB cable provided, connect the HD MONITOR OUT jack on the back of your HD receiver to the RGB1 (HD MONITOR IN)/AUDIO1 IN jack on the back of the Cinema Screen monitor. -
Page 12: Connecting 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. -
Page 13: Connecting Components To The Cinema Screen Monitor
Setup and connections ONNECTING RGB 3 DIGITAL RGB RGB 1 H-SYNC V-SYNC (MONO) VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 (MONO) (MONO) OMPONENTS TO THE Personal computer with a digital RGB output Signal cable (supplied) To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the PlasmaSync 4210W RGB 3 DIGITAL RGB RGB 1... -
Page 14: Connecting External Speakers To The Cinema Screen Monitor
setup and connections ONNECTING XTERNAL The Cinema Screen monitor doesn’t have internal speakers, so in order to get sound you must connect external speakers. External speakers can reproduce sound from VIDEO or RGB signal sources. External speakers may be connected directly to the SPEAKERS terminals or indirectly by connecting a stereo system amplifier to the audio outputs. -
Page 15: A Quick Tour Of The Remote Control
Arrows Use the arrows to navigate through the menu screens. AUX (auxiliary) You can program this button to control any one of the following: a cable box; most GE, RCA, and PROSCAN audio components; a laserdisc player; a VCR; or a satellite receiver. Press this button to operate the component you’ve programmed to work with the AUX button. - Page 16 setup and connections ON•OFF Toggles power on and off for the 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).
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Page 17: Using Your Remote Control
EMOTE The universal remote control that came with your Cinema Screen monitor is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, and satellite receivers. This remote is also capable of operating many other brands of remote-controllable electronic components, but you must program it to do so. -
Page 18: How To Program The Remote
setup and connections OW TO ROGRAM THE EMOTE There are two ways to program the remote control: automatic code search and direct entry. SING UTOMATIC EARCH 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, HD receiver, etc.) 2. -
Page 19: Using Direct Entry
Setup and connections SING IRECT NTRY 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) for the component on the code list on the following pages. 3. -
Page 20: Programmable Codes For The Remote Control
Quarter ... 2011 Quartz ... 2011 Quasar ... 2021, 2022, 2125 RCA 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125 Radio Shack/Realistic ... 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014... - Page 21 STS2 ... 5065 STS3 ... 5066 STS4 ... 5067 Toshiba ... 5068 Toshiba ... 5073 Uniden ... 5069 UDIO (For RCA and Dimensia brands only) AM/FM ... 4003 Aux ... 4004 Phono ... 4005 CD ... 4007 Tape ... 4006...
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Page 23: The Menu System
The Menu System ETTING ROUND THE There are several functions available for customizing the Cinema Screen monitor to suit your viewing environment. The Cinema Screen monitor’s on-screen menu system makes controlling the functions of your monitor simple. YSTEM setup and connections The menu system reference... -
Page 24: Basic Operations
The Menu System ASIC PERATIONS OWER To turn the monitor on and off: Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. Press the ON•OFF button on the remote control or the unit. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator turns green when the monitor is on. -
Page 25: Navigating The Menus
The Menu System AVIGATING THE ENUS You can adjust monitor options through the Cinema Screen monitor’s menu system. To access the main menu, press the MENU button on the remote control or MENU•OK on the front of the monitor. There are a few things you need to know to navigate through the menu system. -
Page 26: The Picture Quality Menu
The Menu System ICTURE UALITY ETTING THE ICTURE The Cinema Screen monitor has preset viewing modes that can be selected depending on your viewing environment. Each preset mode has the contrast, brightness and sharpness adjusted for a specific viewing situation. •... -
Page 27: Adjusting The Picture Settings In Memory Mode
The Menu System DJUSTING THE ICTURE In MEMORY mode, you can set and save the following picture adjustments: CONTRAST – Changes the picture’s contrast (between light and dark). BLACK LEVEL – Makes the picture lighter or darker. SHARPNESS – Changes the picture’s sharpness. COLOR –... -
Page 28: Setting The Color Temperature
The Menu System ETTING THE OLOR EMPERATURE The color temperature setting controls how warm (red) or cool (blue) your picture is. The COLOR TEMP option has 4 settings: Normal Warm Pro (lets you select settings individually) Cool For regular viewing, Normal, Warm or Cool is recommended. The PRO setting is generally used only for professional applications. -
Page 29: Reducing Noise In The Picture
The Menu System EDUCING OISE IN THE Noise is a term used to describe extraneous bits of information in the signal that affect the clearness of the picture. You can use the Noise Reduction (NOISE REDUCE) setting if your reception is poor or when playing video tapes that have poor picture quality. -
Page 30: The Audio Menu
The Menu System AUDIO M The AUDIO menu allows you to adjust the treble, bass and left/right balance of your external speakers. BASS – Changes the level of low frequency sound. TREBLE – Changes the level of high frequency sound. BALANCE –... -
Page 31: The Screen Menu
The Menu System CREEN The SCREEN menu allows you to set the monitor to automatically select the correct mode for viewing a particular movie and to change the positions of on-screen menus. ELECTING A IEWING When viewing with a component other than your HD receiver, you can set the screen mode to one of four screen sizes to suit the type of input you are watching. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Picture Position And Size
The Menu System DJUSTING THE ICTURE POSITION AND The SCREEN menu lets you adjust the position and size of the picture. The first two options, V-POSITION and H-POSITION, adjust the placement of the picture on the screen. For example, if the picture is too far to the left, you can use the H-POSITION to move it to the right.To adjust the position of the picture on the screen: From the main menu, highlight and select the SCREEN option. -
Page 33: The Function Menu
The Menu System UNCTION The FUNCTION menu contains options that control on-screen displays (other than the menu system) and how the picture is displayed. CREEN ISPLAYS On-screen displays (different than the menu system) appear by default to give you information about an option you have selected. For example, When you switch inputs the currently selected input name (for example, CMPNT1) is displayed on the screen. -
Page 34: Setting The Power Saver For Computer Images
The Menu System POWER SAVER ETTING THE The POWER SAVER function can be used when the signal source to the monitor comes from a computer conforming to the VESA DPMS format. This function automatically reduces the monitor’s power consumption if no operation is performed for a certain amount of time. -
Page 35: Setting The Gray Level For The Sides Of The Screen
The Menu System ETTING THE EVEL FOR THE The GRAY LEVEL function allows you to set the gray level for the sides of the screen where nothing is displayed (on the left and right sides of the screen when it is set to 4:3 size). The level can be adjusted from 0 to 15. The factory setting is 3 (dark gray). -
Page 36: Adjusting For Flickering With Film Mode
The Menu System DJUSTING FOR LICKERING WITH There is some amount of flickering that occurs in an image when it is transfered from film to video. Setting the Film Mode option to Auto will reduce flickering and improve the quality of video images. AUTO The display will recognize and correct any flickering that occurs in an image. -
Page 37: The Options Menu
The Menu System OPTIONS MENU ETTING THE UDIO NPUTS The Cinema Screen’s audio sources are programmable to the each of the display’s video sources. For example, you can program AUDIO1 source to work with the RGB2 video source. This feature is generally used only for commercial applications. From the main menu, highlight and select OPTIONS. -
Page 38: Setting A Computer Image To The Correct Rgb Select Mode
The Menu System ETTING A OMPUTER MAGE TO THE ELECT The RGB function allows you to select the correct viewing mode for the type of computer image you are displaying. The RGB SELECT function has four modes: RGB – Use this mode for normal computer images. VIDEO –... -
Page 39: Setting The Cinema Screen Monitor To The Correct
The HD SELECT function allows you to select the correct mode for the Cinema Screen monitor to work with your HD receiver. The default setting is 1080A. This is the correct setting for all RCA and PROSCAN HD receivers. If you have another brand of HD receiver, your picture may appear broken or off-center. -
Page 40: The Setup Menu
The Menu System SETUP M The SETUP menu controls the way your monitor communicates. ONFIRMING THE REQUENCIES AND IGNALS The FREQUENCY function is used to confirm the frequencies and polarities of the signals coming from a computer. To confirm frequencies and polarities: From the main menu, highlight and select the SETUP option. -
Page 41: The Autotuning Setup Menu
The Menu System AUTOTUNING MENU UTOTUNING THE OMPONENT BUTTONS ON THE EMOTE ONTROL The AUTOTUNING feature lets you easily program the component buttons on the remote to operate the components hooked up to the Cinema Screen monitor. To autotune your components to the buttons on the remote: From the main menu, highlight and select the AUTOTUNING SETUP option. -
Page 42: Sleep Timer
The Menu System SLEEP TIMER The sleep timer is a feature that allows you to set the monitor to turn off after a prescribed amount of time. It can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. ETTING THE LEEP IMER... -
Page 43: Reference
Reference ECHNICAL INFORMATION This section contains technical reference information about your Cinema Screen monitor, as well accessory and warranty information. setup and connections The menu system reference... -
Page 44: Installing The Cinema Screen Monitor
Reference NSTALLING THE INEMA • This device cannot stand on its own. Be sure to use a stand or original mounting unit. • For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to use a trained, authorized Cinema Screen dealer. Failure to follow correct mounting procedures could result in damage to the equipment or injury to the installer. -
Page 45: Connecting Your Pc Or Macintosh Computer
Reference PC O ONNECTING OMPUTER 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 described on page 48. If you are connecting a computer to the monitor, you must attach the ferrite cores to both ends of the DVI cable to meet FCC standards (see page 6). -
Page 46: Specifications
BNC X 1 Visual 3 S-Video: DIN 4-pin X 1 DVD/HD/DTV Visual RCA-pin (Y, P Audio Stereo RCA X 3 External Control D-sub 9-pin X1 (RS-232C) Sound Output 7W+7W at 6 to 8 ohm Power Supply AC120V 50/60Hz Current Rating 4.2A (maximum) -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
Reference ROUBLESHOOTING Before requesting service, check the adjustments, operations, etc. Symptom Picture is disturbed. Sound is noisy. Remote control unit operates erroneously. The remote control does not work. Monitor’s power does not turn on when the remote control’s power button is pressed. Monitor does not operate when the remote control’s buttons are pressed. -
Page 48: The Cinema Screen Monitor Menu System
Reference INEMA CREEN Main menu Sub menu PICTURE QUALITY CONTRAST BLACK LEVEL SHARPNESS COLOR TINT PRESETS COLOR TEMP. NOISE REDUCE Main menu Sub menu AUDIO BASS TREBLE BALANCE Main menu Sub menu SCREEN V-POSITION H-POSITION V-HEIGHT H-WIDTH AUTO PICTURE FINE PICTURE PICTURE ADJ. - Page 49 Reference Main menu Sub menu OPTION AUDIO INPUT BNC SELECT RGB SELECT HD SELECT RGB3 ADJUST Main menu Sub menu SETUP FREQUENCY MENU LANGUAGE COLOR SYSTEM Main menu Sub menu AUTOTUNING SETUP HD RCVR BTN SAT2 BUTTON VCR1 BUTTON DVD BUTTON Functions Allocates audio connectors.
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Page 50: Supported Resolution
Reference UPPORTED ESOLUTION • 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: •... -
Page 51: Rca Cinema Screen Display Limited Warranty
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information. Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser. RCA C INEMA CREEN... -
Page 52: Cinema Screen Accessories
INEMA CREEN ISPLAY CCESSORIES The Cinema Screen accessories listed below are available from your Cinema Screen Dealer. See your dealer for prices. – SPK42 INEMA CREEN TTACHABLE PEAKERS – PLB1 INEMA CREEN ISPLAY TAND... -
Page 53: Index
Index Symbols 1080A 37 1080B 37 Antenna button 13 Arrow buttons 13 Audio input 35 Audio menu 28, 46 Automatic Code Search 16 Auto picture 30 Autotuning 39, 47 Aux button 13 Balance 28 Bass 28 Batteries 9, 15 Bias 26 BNC select 35 Black level 25 CH+/CH- button 13... - Page 54 Screen size Fill 29 Full 29 Normal 29 Stadium 29 Setting the Color Temperature 26 Setup menu 38, 47 Sharpness 25 Sleep button 14 Sleep timer Cancelling 40 Checking 40 Setting 40 Speakers 12, 50 Specifications 44 Stand using with Cinema Screen diaplay 42, 50 TREBLE 28 Troubleshooting 45...
- Page 56 Please do not send any products to the address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. 10330 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2001 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s) ® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in USA TOCOM 15730280...