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Maxent MX-50X1 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the front or back covers. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to inform the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting a DVD Player ... 9 Connecting a HDTV Decoder Set-Top Box ... 10 Connecting VCR ... 11 TV / Cable TV Connections ... 11 External Audio Connections ... 12 Connecting a PC ... 13 RS-232 Remote Control Connections ... 14 USING THE DISPLAY - BASICS...

  • Page 4: Fcc Statement

    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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the owner’s expense.

  • Page 5: Cleaning And Maintenance

    CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Cautions When Using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the plasma display. Top of plasma display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the ventilation holes.

  • Page 6: Product Features

    TV Tuner Option An optional television tuner module turns this display into a standard TV receiver. Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Watch two programs simultaneously using the display’s picture-in-picture with four selectable window position settings.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Plasma Display Power Cable Optional Accessories The following accessories are available and may be purchased from your local sales representative: Add-On TV Tuner Module Wall Mount Composite Video Cable (RCA) S-Video Cable (Mini-Din) Component Video Cable (RCA to RCA) Audio Cable (RCA Cable)

  • Page 8: Understanding Your Display

    Volume Adjustment +/- Buttons Use these buttons to adjust volume up and down. These keys also serve as adjustment keys when On Screen Display is engaged. Video Connectors (without TV Tuner) Video Connectors (with TV Tuner) RGB / Computer Related Connectors...

  • Page 9: Full-Function Remote Control

    Push this button to turn on the display from Standby mode. Push it again to turn off to Standby mode. Number Keypad* Use number keypad to select the TV channel you want to watch. QuickView* Use QuickView key to recall the last channel watched.

  • Page 10: Connecting The Display

    Connecting a DVD Player Using Component Video Input 1.Connect the green-colored (labeled as “Y”) jack from the DVD to the green-colored “Y1” jack of the displa 2.Connect the red-colored (labeled as “P from the DVD to the red-colored “P the display. 3.Connect the blue-colored (labeled as “P jack from the DVD to the blue-colored “P jack of the display.

  • Page 11: Connecting A Hdtv Decoder Set-Top Box

    CONNECTING THE DISPLAY Connecting a HDTV Decoder Set-Top Box Using Component Video Input 1.Connect the green (labeled as “Y”) jack from the HDTV Set-top box to the green “Y1” jack of the display. 2.Connect the red (labeled as “P the HDTV Set-top box to the red “P the display.

  • Page 12: Connecting Vcr

    If there is a threaded-screw type of connector (called the RF connector), then you have a TV tuner. If you do not see this type of connector, then you do not have a TV tuner installed. 2.Connect the RF cable from the antenna or cable socket to the RF connector labeled as “ANT”...

  • Page 13: External Audio Connections

    CONNECTING THE DISPLAY External Audio Connections Connecting External Amplified Speakers 1.This display can be connected to an external set of amplified speakers using the AUDIO OUT jacks located on the back of the display. In addition, this display is equipped with a small 3.5 mm phono style plug for remote turn-on applications that will automatically send a remote turn-on/off signal to the external amplified speakers.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Pc

    Connecting a PC Using RGB or DVI Video Input 1.For most PC’s, connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector from the back of the PC to the RGB-IN connector located on the back of the display. If you have a PC that is equipped with a DVI (Digital Visual Interface), you may connect the PC DVI connector from the back of the PC to the DVI-In connector located on the back of the display.

  • Page 15: Rs-232 Remote Control Connections

    H-Position 01-64H Color 01-64H Tint 01-64H Sharpness 01-64H Input Select 00-07 00=TV, 01=AV1, 02=AV2, 03=AV3, 04=Component 1, 05=Component 2, 06=RGB, 07=DVI Recall 00=Initiate recall Mute On/Off 00-01 00=Off 01=On sent to the display, followed by the desired value setting in hexadecimal format. The following is an...

  • Page 16: Using The Display - Basics

    2. Simply select the input that you would like to switch to and press the Direct Input Selection key for that input. Notes: If TV tuner is not installed, TV option will not be available. Some of the Direct Input Selection keys will not be applicable for this display.

  • Page 17: Adjusting Sound Volume

    Using Front Panel & OSD Menu 1. Switch input to TV mode. 2. Press the MENU +/- Key to display OSD 3. Press the ADJ + Key a few times until the TV menu (see sample to the right) within the OSD is displayed.

  • Page 18: Using With Hdtv

    480 lines in order to be displayed. Vertical Resolution (Scan Lines) Vertical scan lines refer to the number of horizontal lines a TV or display can display to create an image. As the number of lines increase, more information is displayed, resulting in better picture quality.

  • Page 19: Advanced Functions

    Main Picture All PIP and POP related settings are also accessible using the on-screen Menu display. Please see page 19 for details. Input Source for M: TV Main Picture Input Source for S: AV Sub Picture Picture Main Picture Input Source for...
  • Page 20 Notes: PIP mode can only be turned on if the display’s input is set to: TV, AV, S-Video, Component 1 and 2. If the display’s main input is set to RGB or DVI, the PIP and POP will not function.
  • Page 21 WIDE key. Pressing the WIDE key will repeatedly cycle through: For 4:3 Aspect Ratio (Square) Content Content from TV, VCR, and some DVD’s are format- ted using a “square” 4:3 format: Then we recommend the following three viewing...

  • Page 22: On-Screen Display (Osd) Settings

    Widescreen Viewing Modes (Con’t) Accessing Widescreen Viewing Modes using OSD You can also use the OSD menu to access the same widescreen and zoom mode functions. To access these modes using OSD: 1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel.

  • Page 23: Sleep Timer Settings

    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Sleep Timer Settings Setting Sleep Timer Using OSD To set the sleep timer using the OSD screen: 1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel. 2. Use the ADJ +/- keys to navigate to “OTHER” OSD sub-menu as displayed below.

  • Page 24: Tv Tuner Settings

    TV Tuner Settings Accessing the TV Settings Menu If your display is equipped with the optional TV tuner module, available TV tuner settings can be displayed 1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel.

  • Page 25: Favorite Channel / Channel Lock

    1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel. 2. Use the ADJ +/- keys to navigate to “TV” OSD sub-menu as displayed below. 3. Use the MENU +/- keys to select CHANNEL STATUS option. A description of available settings are listed below.

  • Page 26: Variable And Fixed Audio Output

    Variable and Fixed Audio Output Setting Output Using OSD You can set the type of output this display outputs from its audio output jack located in the rear of the display. By using an OSD based switch, you can easily choose between variable or fixed audio outputs. To set the audio output setting: 1.

  • Page 27: V-Chip

    (see Figure 4). Or you can select LAST PAGE to go back to last setting. Note: When a TV program is blocked, a screen similar to Figure 5 is displayed. INNER SPEAKER ON/OFF Set to ON to turn on the displays internal speakers. Set to OFF to turn off internal speakers.

  • Page 28: Passcode Setting

    1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel to display the OSD menu. 2. Use the ADJ +/- keys to navigate to “TV” OSD sub-menu. 3. Use the MENU +/- keys to scroll to the “SET PARENTAL CODE”...

  • Page 29: Signal Frequency Information Display

    This display is capable of displaying the frequency level of the signal being displayed. To see signal fre- quency information: 1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel. 2. Use the ADJ +/- keys to navigate to the “OTHER” OSD sub-menu. When Using TV, AV1 and AV2 Inputs Horizontal Vertical Format 15.7...

  • Page 30: Smart Function Setup

    Set the default input mode when plasma display is turned on. When it is set to “NORMAL”, plasma will turn on in the mode which it was turned off. If your plasma is not equipped with an optional TV module, set to “TV” is not available.

  • Page 31: Advanced Calibration

    Separate Color, Tint, and Sharpness Controls for each video input Discrete memory bank for each video input (a total of 7 memory banks for 7 video inputs including TV tuner option) Easily recall and restore original calibrated settings No specialized equipment necessary - advanced settings accessible via remote control "Last video memory"...
  • Page 32 The next step is to select the specific video input that you would like to calibrate. There are up to 7 video input selection options displayed including TV tuner. Please note that if the TV tuner option is not installed, you will not be able to access the TV tuner input for calibration.

  • Page 33: Changing Settings

    ADVANCED CALIBRATION Changing Settings Once the setting options are displayed, you now have the ability to change any one of the following video settings. To navigate to a specific setting, use the keys. To change the value of each setting, use the Contrast Adjust Contrast to increase the level of “white”...
  • Page 34 Saving Settings Once the settings are adjusted to your requirements, you can now save these settings to memory. To save your settings: 1. Use the menu keys to highlight “SAVE AND EXIT”. 2. To save into memory, press the now stored into memory. 3.

  • Page 35: Picture Adjustment

    PICTURE ADJUSTMENT For TV/AV/Component Video (480i signal) Accessing Picture Adjustment Mode Various picture adjustments can be set using the Picture Adjustment OSD menu. To access the OSD menu: 1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel.

  • Page 36: For Component Video (480P, 720P And 1080I Signal)

    For Component Video (480p, 720p and 1080i signal) Accessing Picture Adjustment Mode Various picture adjustments can be set using the Picture Adjustment OSD menu. To access the OSD menu: 1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel.
  • Page 37 PICTURE ADJUSTMENT For Component Video (480p, 720p and 1080i signal) - Con’t Accessing Geometric Adjustment Mode Various geometric adjustments can be set using the Geometric Adjustment OSD menu. To access the Geomet- ric Adjust sub-menu: Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel.

  • Page 38: For Rgb/Dvi

    For RGB / DVI Accessing Picture Adjustment Mode Various picture adjustments can be set using the Picture Adjustment OSD menu. To access the OSD menu: 1. Press the MENU +/- keys on the remote or the front control panel. 2. The first menu displayed is the PICTURE menu. Make sure that the “Picture”...

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    The input signal is beyond the capabilities of the display. If under RGB mode, the H-Size and V-Size is incorrectly set. If under TV, AV1, AV2, or Component with 480i input, the 4:3 WIDE mode is switched on. Improperly connected source signal cable.

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Display Panel Screen size Aspect ratio Number of pixels Pixel Pitch Luminance Power Source Input voltage Input current Inrush current Power consumption Stand-by & Power Save Connection Connector Types Video/S-Video Signal Type Polarity Amplitude Frequency Input impedance or Y/P Signal (Component 1 & 2) Type Polarity Amplitude...
  • Page 41 SPECIFICATIONS Pin Assignments For D-SUB Connector (In / Loop Out) Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment RED GND GREEN GREEN GND BLUE BLUE GND 10 GND Pin Assignments For 24 Pin DVI Connector(Digital Only) Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment TMDS Data 2- TMDS Data 2+...
  • Page 42 Notes: * These modes are not supported in DVI mode. Modes 24-26 are for use with Apple Macintosh computers. Y/PB/PR For Component 1 and 2 Mode Resolution Refresh Rate 640 × 480p 1920 ×1080i 1280 × 720p Maximum Resolution Dimensions Without/Stand Width 1256 mm...
  • Page 43 SPECIFICATIONS Emission Requirement This unit meets the EMI limits in all screen modes as qualified by FCC class B part 15. Power Management Mode H-sync Normal Pulse Standby No pulse Power saving Pulse No pulse This Plasma display is Energy star compliant when used with a computer equipped with DPMS. V-sync Video Pulse...
  • Page 44 Preset Timing Chart Item Description: Total time Active display area including borders Active display area excluding borders Left/Top border Right/bottom border Blanking time Front porch Sync-width Back porch Mode No H Resolution V Resolution Refresh Rate Pixel Clock 25.175 31.500 31.500 36.000 36.000 40.000 50.000 49.500 56.250 MHz Horizontal visible Horizontal total Horizontal front porch...
  • Page 45 SPECIFICATIONS Mode No H Resolution 1024 V Resolution Refresh Rate Pixel Clock 65.000 75.000 78.750 94.500 108.000 135.000 157.500 28.322 25.175 MHz Horizontal visible 1024 Horizontal total 1344 Horizontal front porch Horizontal sync Horizontal back porch Horiz blanking time Vertical visible Vertical total Vertical front porch Vertical sync...
  • Page 46 Mode No H Resolution V Resolution Refresh Rate Pixel Clock 29.875 108.000 148.500 Horizontal visible Horizontal total 1008 Horizontal front porch Horizontal sync Horizontal back porch Horiz blanking time Vertical visible Vertical total Vertical front porch Vertical sync Vertical back porch Vertical blanking time Horizontal frequency 29.640 60.000 85.938...

  • Page 47: Wall Mount (Option)

    WALL MOUNT (OPTION) Rear View Note: Follow mount bracket instruction included in mounting kit. This type of equipment is to be installed by qualified installers, please contact with authorized dealer for installation.

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