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  • Page 1 PY4200 USER’S GUIDE www.planar.com...
  • Page 2 The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced, translated to another language or stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording,or otherwise, without prior written permission.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Safety Warnings and Precautions ........1 Important Safety Instructions..............1 Regulatory Compliance Notices ............2 FCC Compliance Notice ....................2 For Canada......................... 2 Notes on the LCD Panel of This Display ..........2 Package Contents ..............4 Optional Accessories .................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu ........20 OSD Menu Overview.................. 20 Operations in the OSD Menu..............21 Picture Menu....................22 Adjusting the Contrast ....................23 Adjusting the Brightness ....................23 Sound Menu....................24 Option Menu....................25 Setting Menu ....................27 Product Information ............

  • Page 5: Safety Warnings And Precautions

    Safety Warnings and Precautions Safety Warnings and Precautions THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUNDED To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power outlet which is effectively grounded through normal household wiring. Extension cords used with the equipment must have three The lightning flash with arrowhead cores and be correctly wired to provide...

  • Page 6: Regulatory Compliance Notices

    Safety Warnings and Precautions 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
  • Page 7 Safety Warnings and Precautions crystal substrate is also liable to damage under excessive force or extreme temperatures. Please handle with care. • The response time and brightness of the LCD panel may vary with the ambient temperature. • Avoid placing the display in direct sun or where direct sun or spot lighting will shine onto the LCD panel, as the heat may damage the panel and the external casing of the display, and the bright light will make viewing the display more difficult than necessary.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents Package Contents Open the sales package and check the contents. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. YPbPr LCD display x 1 Power cord x 1 Mini D-Sub (15-pin) Remote control x 1 cable x 1 AAA battery x 2 Quick start guide x 1...

  • Page 9: Parts Of The Display And Their Functions

    Parts of the Display and Their Functions Parts of the Display and Their Functions Rear Panel Name Description • Selects a video source. button INPUT • Acts as the SET button in the OSD menu. • Opens or closes the OSD menu. button MENU •...

  • Page 10: Input/Output Terminals

    Parts of the Display and Their Functions Input/Output Terminals No. Name Description AC-IN For connecting to an AC power outlet via the supplied power cord. AC-OUT Relays the AC power from the AC-IN jack to another display. For connecting to the VGA or DVI audio output of an external device LINE-IN (such as a computer).
  • Page 11 Parts of the Display and Their Functions For external control and multi-display operation. • RS-232C-IN: for connecting to the RS-232C-OUT jack of another RS-232C-IN/OUT computer or display. • RS-232C-OUT: for connecting to the RS-232C-IN jack of another display. For connecting to the component YPbPr video output of an external YPbPr IN device (such as a DVD player, HDTV device or Laser disc player).

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Parts of the Display and Their Functions Remote Control INFO. Press this button to display the current status of the display. Press this button to select the VGA input directly. Press this button to select the DVI input directly. Power Press this button to turn the power of the display on or off.

  • Page 13: Using The Remote Control

    Parts of the Display and Their Functions Using the Remote Control Installing Remote Control Batteries 1. Open the remote control battery compartment cover as illustrated. 2. Insert the supplied batteries ensuring that the positive and negative marked battery terminals match the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment.

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Display

    Setting Up the Display Setting Up the Display Mounting the Display This display can be installed on a vertical surface using a suitable wall mounting bracket or placed on a horizontal surface using the optional desktop stands. While determining the installation location and performing installation, please pay attention to the following: •...

  • Page 15: Installing The Optional Desktop Stands

    Setting Up the Display Notes: 100 mm • To maintain proper ventilation, keep at (3.94”) least 100 mm of clear space around the display. • The "AC IN" socket should be located at the bottom of all connector terminals when rotating your display.
  • Page 16 Setting Up the Display Note: To prevent the display from falling when used on desktop stands, tie the display to the wall using commercially available screws, eye-bolts, clamps and a sturdy rope as shown below: Screw hook, etc. Screw Holes Commercially available Rope, etc.

  • Page 17: Connecting Audio/Video Signals

    Setting Up the Display Connecting Audio/Video Signals Pay attention to the following when making connections: • Before making connections, please turn off all devices. • Familiarize yourself with the connectors and jacks on the devices you want to connect and the display.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Digital Input

    Setting Up the Display Connecting the Digital Input 1. Connect the DVI-IN jack on the display to the DVI-D output jack on a computer using a DVI-D cable. If the computer has an HDMI output jack, you can alternatively connect the computer’s HDMI output jack to the HDMI input jack on the display.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Ypbpr Component Video Input

    Setting Up the Display Connecting the YPbPr Component Video Input 1. Connect the YPbPr IN jacks on the display to the YPbPr output jacks on an A/V device (such as a VCR or DVD player) using a component video cable. 2.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Av And S-Video Inputs

    Setting Up the Display Connecting the AV and S-Video Inputs 1. Connect the S-VIDEO-IN or AV1-IN jack on the display to the output jack on an A/V device (such as a VCR) using an appropriate video cable. 2. Connect the VCR’s audio output jacks to the AUDIO L/R jacks on the display using a suitable audio cable.

  • Page 21: Connecting External Speakers

    Setting Up the Display Connecting External Speakers This display is equipped with a built-in 12W+12W amplifier, so you can connect external speakers to the display directly. Connect the external speakers to the SPEAKER-OUT jacks on the display. External speakers Note: The volume of the external speakers can be adjusted from the display and the remote control.

  • Page 22: Connecting Power

    Setting Up the Display Connecting Power Plug one end of the power cord into the AC-IN jack on the display, and the other end into an appropriate wall power outlet (if the outlet is switched, turn on the switch). The display will enter standby mode and the power indicator will light up red.

  • Page 23: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Basic Operations Turning the Display On or Off Turning On the Display Press the power button on the display’s control panel, or the power button on the remote control. The power indicator on the display will turn from red to green. Turning Off the Display Press the power button on the display’s control panel, or the power button on the remote control.

  • Page 24: The Osd (On-Screen Display) Menu

    The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu OSD Menu Overview Menu name Options/functions See page • Picture Mode • Contrast • Brightness • Color • Tint Picture • Sharpness • Backlight • DCR • Color Temp • Input Resolution •...

  • Page 25: Operations In The Osd Menu

    The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Operations in the OSD Menu Using the control panel buttons Using the remote control 1. Press the button to open the OSD 1. Press the button to open the OSD MENU MENU menu. menu. 2. Press the (Up) or (Down) button to select an item.

  • Page 26: Picture Menu

    The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Picture Menu Picture Picture Mode Standard Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Backlight Color temp. 9300 K Input Resolution Auto :Move :Input Exit :Exit Enter Name Description Range • Standard Provides three preset picture modes (Standard, Vivid and •...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Contrast

    The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu • Auto Sets the resolution of the VGA input. This is only required when • 1366x768 the display is unable to detect the VGA input resolution correctly. Input Resolution • 1360x768 Note: This feature is only available for the VGA input. •...

  • Page 28: Sound Menu

    The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Sound Menu Sound Volume Mute Audio Source Audio 1 Speaker :Move :Input Exit Enter :Exit Name Description Range Volume Adjusts the audio volume level. 0 to 100 • ON Mute Turns on or off the mute function. •...

  • Page 29: Option Menu

    The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Option Menu Option Aspect ratio Full Video Source YPbPr Auto Adjustment Clock Frequency Phase H.Position V.Position Ambient Light Sensor Blue Screen Auto Detection :Move :Input Exit :Exit Enter Name Description Range Displays the input image in its original aspect ratio (when •...
  • Page 30 The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Manually adjusts the horizontal position of the VGA input image. 0 to H. Position dynamic Note: This feature is only available for the VGA input. Manually adjusts the vertical position of the VGA input image. 0 to V.

  • Page 31: Setting Menu

    The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Setting Menu Setting Language English Overscan Schedule Display Wall Power Save Set Monitor ID Image Retention Auto Adjustment DDC/CI Reset Diagnostic :Move :Input Exit :Exit Enter Name Description Range • English Language Allows you to select a preferred language for the OSD menu. •...
  • Page 32 The OSD (On-Screen Display) Menu Turns on or off the power saving function. • VGA Only If turned on, the display will enter the standby mode when no VGA Power Save • ON or DVI input signal is detected, or after about 10 minutes delay •...

  • Page 33: Product Information

    Product Information Product Information Specifications Item Specifications Viewable area 42.02 inch (106.73 cm) diagonal Pixel pitch 0.4845 mm Native resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels LCD panel Brightness 700 cd/m (typical) Contrast 3500:1 (typical) Response time 8 ms (typical) Computer VGA (Mini D-Sub 15-pin), DVI (DVI-D) Composite Video (BNC jacks), S-Video, Y Pb Pr (RCA Video jacks), HDMI...

  • Page 34: Supported Input Signal Resolution

    Product Information Supported Input Signal Resolution Input source Resolution S-Video YPbPr HDMI 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 640 x 480 @ 72Hz 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz...

  • Page 35: Supported Pip Input Signal Combination

    Product Information Supported PIP Input Signal Combination Main picture signal source S-Video YPbPr HDMI S-Video Sub picture signal source YPbPr HDMI...

  • Page 36: Supported Signal Source And Resolution In Pip Mode

    Product Information Supported Signal Source and Resolution in PIP Mode Notes: • : supported • Blank: not supported Main picture Sub picture 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 640 x 480 @ 72Hz 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz...
  • Page 37 Product Information Main picture Sub picture 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 640 x 480 @ 72Hz 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz...
  • Page 38 Product Information Main picture HDMI Sub picture 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 640 x 480 @ 72Hz 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz...
  • Page 39 Product Information Main picture HDMI Sub picture 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 640 x 480 @ 72Hz 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz...
  • Page 40 Product Information Main picture Sub picture 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 640 x 480 @ 72Hz 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz...
  • Page 41 Product Information Main picture Sub picture 720p (60Hz) 1080i (50Hz) HDMI 1080i (60Hz) 1080p (50Hz) 1080p (60Hz)
  • Page 42 Product Information Main picture Sub picture 576i (50Hz) 480i (60Hz) 480p (60Hz) 576p (50Hz) 720p (50Hz) YPbPr 720p (60Hz) 1080i (50Hz) 1080i (60Hz) 1080p (50Hz) 1080p (60Hz)
  • Page 43 Product Information Main picture YPbPr Sub picture 640 x 480 @ 60Hz 640 x 480 @ 72Hz 640 x 480 @ 75Hz 720 x 400 @ 70Hz 800 x 600 @ 60Hz 800 x 600 @ 75Hz 1024 x 768 @ 60Hz 1024 x 768 @ 75Hz 1280 x 768 @ 60Hz 1280 x 960 @ 60Hz...
  • Page 44 Product Information Main picture HDMI Sub picture 576i (50Hz) 480i (60Hz) 480p (60Hz) 576p (50Hz) 720p (50Hz) YPbPr 720p (60Hz) 1080i (50Hz) 1080i (60Hz) 1080p (50Hz) 1080p (60Hz)

  • Page 45: Connecting Multiple Displays

    Connecting Multiple Displays Connecting Multiple Displays With the RS-232C-IN/OUT interfaces, you can connect multiple displays serially (daisy chain) to a computer for management. You can connect up to 16 displays. RS-232C cable RS-232C cable Computer RS-232C cable Note: This function requires an RS-232C port equipped computer with the display management software installed.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Solution Check the following: • Is the display turned on? Check the power indicator of the display. • Is the signal source device turned on? Turn on the device and try again. • Are there any loose cable connections? Make sure that all cables are connected firmly.

  • Page 47: Support And Service

    Support and Service Support and Service Planar is a US company based in Beaverton, Oregon and Espoo, Finland with a worldwide sales distribution network. Visit Planar at http://www.planar.com/support for product registration, operations manuals, line drawings, touch screen drivers, warranty information and access to Planar’s Technical Library for online troubleshooting.
  • Page 48 Tel: +358-9-420-01 Hours: M-F, 7:00am - 4pm CET © 2010 Planar Systems, Inc. 05/08 Planar is a registered trademark of Planar Systems, Inc. Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice.

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