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USER'S MANUAL
42" WIDE PLASMA DISPLAY
PDS4211W-H/PDS4212W-H
Before Use
• Safety Precautions ····································· E-2-E-3
• Features ···························································· E-4
• Accessories ······················································ E-5
• Handy Tips ························································ E-6
• Installation ························································· E-7
• Safety Measures ··············································· E-8
Usage
• Part Names and Functions ······················ E-9-E-12
• Using the Remote Control ······························ E-13
Equipment ·············································· E-14-E-15
• Basic Operations ············································ E-16
• Selecting Input Mode ······································ E-17
• How to Use Menus ································ E-20-E-25
Before using the display, read this manual carefully so that you know how to use the display correctly.
Refer to this manual whenever questions or problems about operation arise. Be sure to read and observe the safety
precautions.
Keep this manual where the user can see it easily.
* Installation and removal require special expertise. Consult your product dealer for details.
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Adjustments
• Adjusting Images (PICTURE Menu) ······· E-26-E-27
(POSITION/SIZE Menu) ·························· E-28-E-29
• Adjusting Sound (SOUND Menu) ··········· E-30-E-31
• Options ··························································· E-40
• Factory Settings ·············································· E-41
• Specification ·········································· E-42-E-43
• Cleaning and Maintenance ····························· E-44
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    USER’S MANUAL 42” WIDE PLASMA DISPLAY PDS4211W-H/PDS4212W-H Before Use • Safety Precautions ····································· E-2–E-3 • Features ···························································· E-4 • Accessories ······················································ E-5 • Handy Tips ························································ E-6 • Installation ························································· E-7 • Safety Measures ··············································· E-8 Usage • Part Names and Functions ······················ E-9–E-12 •...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Date of Issue: Apr. 1999 Declaration reference: Werftstraße 20, D-40549 Düsseldorf, F. R. Germany Tel: 0211-50098-0 according to EN45014 Fujitsu General (Euro) GmbH Manufacturer: Shinjyo Fujitsu General Limited 702-3 Kanezawa Shinjyo-shi Yamagata Japan Type: 42” PLASMA DISPLAY Signature: Fujitsu General (Euro) GmbH Fax: 0211-50098-50 H.
  • Page 3 Date of Issue: Apr. 1999 Declaration reference: Werftstraße 20, D-40549 Düsseldorf, F. R. Germany Tel: 0211-50098-0 according to EN45014 Fujitsu General (Euro) GmbH Manufacturer: Shinjyo Fujitsu General Limited 702-3 Kanezawa Shinjyo-shi Yamagata Japan Type: 42” PLASMA DISPLAY Signature: Fujitsu General (Euro) GmbH Fax: 0211-50098-50 H.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING: This is Class A and Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 5 – When the product is used on a cart, care should be taken to avoid quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces which may cause the product and cart to overturn, damaging equipment or causing possible injury to the operator. –...

  • Page 6: Features

    FEATURES This display has a plasma display panel and is only 8.5 cm deep. With its high image quality and performance, it is perfectly suited to multimedia applications. Can receive a variety of input signals • In addition to video, S-video, and RGB1 (mD-sub Connector), RGB2 (BNC x 5 connector) signals, this display supports input of high- quality video signals such as DVD and HDTV.

  • Page 7: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES CHECKING ACCESSORIES One connector cover One remote control Four safety brackets Four screws (types A x 2, type B x 2) (screw A x 2, screw B x 2) HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES Cable clampers Use the supplied cable clampers to bind the display’s signal or power cables. Use them as shown in the figure when mounting the display on the wall, using the wall-mounting unit, or hanging it from the ceiling using the hanging unit.

  • Page 8: Handy Tips

    HANDY TIPS • Images may become “burnt” into the screen phosphors if the screen is left on for extended periods. To ensure that the display has a prolonged service life, be sure to use a screen saver. This will ensure the same image or pattern is not constantly displayed for long periods.

  • Page 9: Installation

    INSTALLATION To prevent the display’s internal components from overheating, make sure that the display is installed in a well-ventilated location. Be sure to use the (optionally available) stand, wall-mounting unit or the other unit when installing the display. Also, be also sure that your dealer performs the actual installation.

  • Page 10: Safety Measures

    SAFETY MEASURES To prevent accident and ensure safety in the event of an earthquake, fix the display securely into position as described below. FIXING THE DISPLAY TO A WALL OR PILLAR You need two strong cords. Attach a bracket to each hole at the rear of the display To do this, use screw A (10 mm long) to attach safety bracket A, supplied with the display, to the hole at the rear of the display.

  • Page 11: Part Names And Functions

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Front Control Panel The control panel opens when you press the lower center of the display. If you press the display again, the control panel closes. Warning If the power indicator lamp flashes red, this signifies that the display has developed a problem. When this happens, be sure to remove the power plug from the receptacle and contact your dealer.
  • Page 12 PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (Continued) Bottom Main power switch Press this switch when the power is OFF to turn it ON. When you do so, the power indicator lamp will become red, indicating that you can turn ON or OFF the power to the display using either the remote control or the display’s control panel. Press this switch when the power is ON to turn it OFF.
  • Page 13 Video input terminal (VIDEO INPUT) Connect this terminal to the video output terminal of your VCR or video disk player. Sound2 input terminal (AUDIO2 INPUT) Connect this terminal to the sound output terminal of your VCR, etc. External speaker output terminal (EXT SP) Connect this terminal to the optionally available speaker.

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS (Continued) Remote Control Strap hole The remote control comes with a strap. This strap can be attached to the hole provided at the bottom of the remote contorl. (When you attach the strap, remove the battery cover.) PUTTING BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE CONTROL 1 To remove the cover, slide it...

  • Page 15: Using The Remote Control

    USING THE REMOTE CONTROL PRECAUTIONS To prevent malfunction, be sure not to apply any form of severe shock to the remote control. To prevent malfunction or deformation, be sure not to allow the remote control to become wet; also, keep it away from hot locations or heating equipment.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Display To External

    CONNECTING THE DISPLAY TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Be sure to turn OFF the power to the display and external equipment before making any connections. No cables are supplied with the display for connection to external equipment. The type of cable to be used varies depending on the PC model.
  • Page 17 AUDIO2 VIDEO INPUT POWER INPUT INPUT To receptacle To sound To video output output terminal terminal Connection to AV equipment AUDIO1 INPUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT INPUT VIDEO INPUT (color difference input) To S-video To color To sound To display output difference output (analog RGB) terminal...

  • Page 18: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS TURNING ON THE POWER * You can also use the switches on the display’s control panel to accomplish these steps. TURNING OFF THE POWER Press The power indicator lamp turns red. ADJUSTING THE VOLUME Press Press Any value between 0 and 40 can be selected. * “Speaker off”...

  • Page 19: Selecting Input Mode

    SELECTING INPUT MODE VIDEO INPUT MODE Press input mode. Each time you press appears. The sequence is as follows: Video: S-video: Comp.video: Displays images from equipment * You can switch between video input modes * You can also use the switches on the display’s control panel to accomplish these steps.

  • Page 20: Watching Images On The Wide Screen

    • A variety of image modes are available with this display. Remember that if you select a mode with an aspect ratio (ratio of frame width to frame height) different from that of the TV program or video media, the images will appear differently than if you had selected a mode having the same aspect ratio.

  • Page 21: Screen Size

    SCREEN SIZE Normal Displays images of normal size (i.e., a 4:3 aspect ratio). Auto (Video Input Mode) The screen size changes automatically in accordance with the contents of image software you use. * You cannot select this mode if you have selected the Comp.video mode for input mode. Wide1 (Video Input Mode) Displays natural-looking images of standard size on the wide screen.

  • Page 22: How To Use Menus

    HOW TO USE MENUS SELECTING OPTIONS IN A MENU Use the [MODE] button on the display or Press The main menu screen will appear. Press to switch between subordinate menus. Each time you press , one of the available menus appears. Press The corresponding menu screen will appear.
  • Page 23 USING THE PICUTURE MENU When you finish selecting a desired option in the PICTURE menu screen, press At this time, the adjustment/setup screen for that option will appear. You can use to change the value for the option. (See P. E-26–E-27.) Changes you make will be stored only for the selected mode.
  • Page 24 HOW TO USE MENUS (Continued) USING THE POSITION/SIZE MENU When you finish selecting a desired option in the POSITION/SIZE menu screen, press When you do so, the adjustment screen for that option appears. You can use , and to change the value for the option. (See P. E-28–E-29.) Changes you make will be stored only for the selected mode.

  • Page 25: Using The Sound Menu

    USING THE SOUND MENU When you finish selecting a desired option in the SOUND menu screen, use 31.) Changes you make will be stored only for the selected mode. SOUND Menu screen Option Function (1) Treble Adjusts treble. (2) Bass Adjusts bass.
  • Page 26 HOW TO USE MENUS (Continued) USING THE OTHERS AND EXTENDED MENUS • Options with “ ” on the right When you select an option with “ ”, press You can use on this screen to make selections or changes. • Options with no “ ” on the right When you select an option with no “...
  • Page 27 Extended menu Extended menu screen (Video Input Mode) Option Function (1) OSD rotate Rotates on-screen text. (2) DPMS Specifies time before DPMS starts. (3) White screen Selects whether to display white over the entire screen. (4) Screen saver Sets up screen saver. (5) Input priority Specifies input mode of highest priority.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Images (Picture Menu)

    ADJUSTING IMAGES (PICTURE MENU) BASIC OPERATIONS [EX.: ADJUSTING TINT (Tint)] You can make changes to all image adjustment options in the PICTURE Menu. The changes you make will be stored for the selected input mode. Therefore, you need to select a desired input mode before making any changes.
  • Page 29 Adjusting Contrast (Contrast) Any value between -30 and +30 can be selected. : Higher contrast : Lower contrast Adjusting Screen Brightness (Brightness) Any value between -60 and +60 can be selected. : Brighter screen : Darker screen Adjusting Color Darkness (Color) Any value between -60 and +60 can be selected.

  • Page 30: Adjusting Screen Position And Size (Position/Size Menu)

    ADJUSTING SCREEN POSITION AND SIZE (POSITION/SIZE MENU) BASIC OPERATION [EX.: ADJUSTING SCREEN POSITION] You can make changes to all screen adjustment options in the POSITION/SIZE Menu. The changes you make will be stored for the selected input mode. Therefore, you need to select a desired input mode before making any changes.
  • Page 31 Adjusting Screen Position (Position) Horizontal position (Horizontal) : Moves screen to the right. : Moves screen to the left. Vertical position (Vertical) : Moves screen up. : Moves screen down. Adjusting Screen Size (Size) Screen width (Width) : Increases width. : Reduces width.

  • Page 32: Adjusting Sound (Sound Menu)

    ADJUSTING SOUND (SOUND MENU) BASIC OPERATION [EX.: ADJUSTING VOLUME BALANCE (Balance)] You can make changes to all sound adjustment options in the SOUND Menu. The changes you make will be stored for the selected input mode. Therefore, you need to select a desired input mode before making any changes.
  • Page 33 Adjusting Treble (Treble) Any value between -6 and +6 can be selected. : Stronger treble : Weaker treble Adjusting Bass (Bass) Any value between -6 and +6 can be selected. : Stronger bass : Weaker bass Adjusting Volume Balance (Balance) Any value between -10 and +10 can be selected.

  • Page 34: Other Adjustments (Others Menu)

    OTHER ADJUSTMENTS (OTHERS MENU) BASIC OPERATION [EX.: SELECTING LANGUAGE (Language)] You can make the following changes in the OTHERS Menu. Note that changes you make to on-screen information (OSD), language (Language), and monitor number (Monitor No.) will be shared in all input modes.
  • Page 35 Setting Display Information (OSD) You can use this option to select whether to display information other than menus. (Error messages are displayed regardless of what choice you make for this option.) Each time you press , one of the available choices appears in the following sequence: On: Displays all information.
  • Page 36 OTHER ADJUSTMENTS (OTHERS MENU) (Continued) Eliminating Flicker (Vertical sync) Corrects the vertical synchronization signal timing to eliminate vertical flicker. to specify a value between -2 and +1. Adjusting Clamp Pulse (Clamp pulse) Adjusts clamp pulse in accordance with the input signal received from connected equipment.

  • Page 37: Extended Features (Extended Menu)

    EXTENDED FEATURES (Extended menu) BASIC OPERATION [EX.: SETTING UP POWER SAVING FUNCTION (DPMS)] You can use this menu to make adjustments for all extended features. You can use the “Extended menu”screen to make detailed adjustments. Menu screen to select “Extended menu”.
  • Page 38 EXTENDED FEATURES (Extended menu) (Continued) The following classifies options in the extended menu by application or purpose: Extended menu screen (Video Input Mode) ADJUSTMENTS RELATED TO YOUR PC When images are brighter (darker) with a new PC • Adjusting brightness (White peak level calibration) Select the optimum dynamic range for images.
  • Page 39 • Frequency scanning (Freq. scan) You can use this option to perform automatic frequency scanning to ensure optimum image quality. Each time you press , one of the available choices appears in the following sequence: Auto Auto: Performs automatic frequency scanning at all times for optimum image quality. Fix: Maintains the current frequency constant.

  • Page 40: Others

    EXTENDED FEATURES (Extended menu) (Continued) • Minimizing phosphor burn-in (Screen saver) You can use this option to move the screen position to minimize phosphor-induced “burning”. Follow the steps below. Select “Screen saver” and press The “Screen saver” setting screen will appear. Press to select “Function”.
  • Page 41 When rotating text (for installing the display with one of its sides facing down) • Rotating text (OSD rotate) You can use this option to rotate the text. Each time you press or , one of the available choices appears in the following sequence: -90 Deg.: Displays text from left to right when the display is installed with the power indicator lamp at the top.

  • Page 42: Options

    OPTIONS Wall-mounting unit Vertical: 0 to 5 mounting angle (for both vertical and horizontal) Horizontal: 0 to 15 mounting angle Hanging unit 0 to 15 mounting angle (variable) The pipe is not supplied with the ceiling- hanging unit, so consult your produce dealer. Stand Speaker Speaker stand...

  • Page 43: Factory Settings

    FACTORY SETTINGS This display can store parameter settings for eight additional signals for both RGB1 and RGB2. To do this, select a desired signal and follow the instructions in “Adjusting Screen Position and Size” on P. E-28–E-29 to adjust the parameters.

  • Page 44: Specification

    3 power cables • Specifications and external appearance may be change for the sake of improvement. • is a worldwide trademark of Fujitsu General Limited and is a registered trademark in Japan, the U.S.A. and other countries or areas. E-42 PDS4211W-H/PDS4212W-H...
  • Page 45 Regulation ··· PDS4211W-H • UL, CSA ····· Safety: UL1950/CSA C22.2 No.950 EMC: FCC Part 15 Class A, ICES-003 Class A • CE ··············· Safety: EN60950 1992, A1: 1993, A2: 1993, A3: 1995, A4: 1997 EMC: EN55022 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 EN50082-2 EN61000-4-2 EN61000-4-4 EN61000-4-8 ENV50140...

  • Page 46: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Precautions Be sure to remove the power plug from the receptacle before cleaning the display. Be sure not to clean the display using a cloth dampened with volatile solvents, such as benzene or thinner. Such solvents can harm the display’s cabinet, the filter at the screen front, and the remote control.

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