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- Page 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Connect the equipment into an different outlet from the receiver. FCC Warning To maintain FCC compliance for the product the user must use shielded signal interface cables and UL approved Planar Plasma...
- Page 3 15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects fill with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Planar Plasma...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Front Panel Controls……………………………………………………………….14 Remote Control………………………………………………………………………………15 Overview……………………………………………………………………………….15 Inserting Batteries………………………………………………………………….16 Precaution……………………………………………………………………………..16 Using the Remote Control……………………………………………………….17 OSD Functions……………………………………………………………………………….19 OSD Menu Overview………………………………………………………………19 OSD Menu Operation……………………………………………………………..20 Parental Control…………………………………………………………………………….25 V-Chip Setup…………………………………………………………………………25 Change Password………………………………………………………………….28 Close Caption………………………………………………………………………………..29 Using Close Caption……………………………………………………………….29 Specification………………………………………………………………………………….30 Factory Setting………………………………………………………………………………31 Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………………….32 Care and Maintenance……………………………………………………………………35 Planar Plasma... -
Page 5: Product Features
Built-in TV and TV Audio Out: Outputs TV video/audio signal to other device. Built-in Speakers: Stereo speakers built-in with 2 watts per channel. Built-in Screen Move: Screen move feature to decease chances of screen burn. an optional set-top HDTV receiver box is required to receive digital signals Package Content Planar Plasma... -
Page 6: Standard Accessories
Standard Accessories Plasma Stand Video/Audio Cables Remote Control /AAA Battery S-Video cable User Manual D-Sub 15 Video Cable Power Cable Optional Accessories Planar Plasma... - Page 7 Speakers Speaker Stand Wallmount Planar Plasma...
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Page 8: Plasma Display
Indicator Light: This LED light is to indicate the main power status. Indicator (Amber): Standby mode Indicator (Blue): Power ON mode Desktop Stand: Desktop stand comes as standard accessory. Allowing user to set the plasma on the table. Planar Plasma... -
Page 9: Rear Panel
Main Power Switch: Master power switch to switch the plasma between Power Off mode and Standby mode. Power Input Jack: Power source for the plasma. External Speaker Line Out: Allow user to connect external speakers to the plasma. Planar Plasma... -
Page 10: Setting Up The Plasma
UL approved power cord with proper grounding. Main Power Switch: Turn the switch to on position before initial use of the plasma unit. “-” Indicate on and “Ο” indicate off. When the switch is on the LED will turn to amber color. Planar Plasma... -
Page 11: Video/Audio Connection
Composite/S-Video Audio: Audio input for the composite and s-video sources. Component Audio: Audio input for the component Y/Cb/Cr and Y/Pb/Pr sources. PC Audio: Audio input for the PC source with RCA connectors. TV Video/Audio Out: Output TV video and audio signal to other device. Planar Plasma... -
Page 12: External Speaker
External Speaker External Speaker Line Out: External speaker output. Please refer to the drawing for connection details. strongly recommend using only Planar Accessories for the performance and safety purpose. Planar Plasma... -
Page 13: Other Connections
PC. Use D-Sub 15 VGA Cable. RF: RF inputs that connects to the antenna, cable box, or CATV cable. Supports NTSC TV system with 125 channels receivable. RS-232: D-Sub 9 Serial port for communication between PC and plasma. Planar Plasma... -
Page 14: Front Panel Controls
Select: Switching between signal sources. The signal sources selection is in a loop. Composite-Video S-Video Component-Video Volume Up/Down: Adjust volume by pressing “ ” to decrease the volume and “ ” to increase the volume. Change configurations under the OSD menu. Menu: Display the OSD menu. Planar Plasma... -
Page 15: Remote Control
Exit the OSD menu or displayed information. 15. Menu Button OSD menu. 16. Up/Down/Left/Right Buttons Press to select the OSD items.(Right Buttons also defined as “ENTER” key) 17. Channel Up/Down Buttons Change TV channel. 18. Recall Button Recall previous channel. Planar Plasma... -
Page 16: Inserting Batteries
Remove the batteries when knowing the remote control will not be used for an extended period of time to avoid damage from possible battery leakage. To ensure normal operation, the remote control should not be drop or damage in any way. Planar Plasma... -
Page 17: Using The Remote Control
Freeze Button: Freeze button allows user to temporarily pause current image. Press to freeze the image. Press again to restore the picture. MTS Button: Press MTS button to select Mono, Stereo, and SAP (Second Audio Program) under TV mode. Exit: Press to exit the OSD menu. Planar Plasma... - Page 18 PC Button: Press to switch directly to PC mode. Press again to change between D-Sub 15 and DVI mode. YPbPr Button: Press to switch directly to Component YPbPr mode. S-Video Button: Press to switch directly to S-Video mode. Planar Plasma...
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Page 19: Osd Functions
Video Format Temperature Reset Format AUTO Mute Language OSD Position Format Brightness NTSC-M Volume Color OSD Timeout Advance Temperature Contrast NTSC-Japan Treble OSD Background PIP Set Saturation Bass Green System Reset TV Channel Setup SECAM Balance Blue Sharpness Scaling Planar Plasma... -
Page 20: Osd Menu Operation
The Reset function works the same under both PC mode and Video mode. Use Reset function to recall factory setting. When under PC mode, user may adjust Brightness, Contrast, H/V Position, Phase, Clock, and Reset. When under Video mode, user may adjust Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, Sharpness and Reset. Planar Plasma... - Page 21 Audio functions and selections are identical for both PC mode and Video mode. User may adjust Mute, Volume, Treble, Bass, and Balance from this menu. Most of the functions in this menu can also access by using Quick +/- button on the remote control. Planar Plasma...
- Page 22 When selecting “Warm” for the Color Temperature, R/G/B colors will be disabled. 6. OSD Window Settings PC/Video This menu is for adjusting the OSD menu window. User may change OSD Position, OSD Timeout, OSD Background, and System Reset for back to default. Planar Plasma...
- Page 23 For move screen time item, user may adjust the length of time between the images from 5 to 255 sec. 8. Video Information Video This menu will also allow user to enter advance mode and change DPMS setting. When under Video mode, user can set up V-Chip and Closed Caption. Planar Plasma...
- Page 24 When under Video mode, Signal Format will display Main Signal Source, Main Signal Format, and PIP Video Source. 10. PIP Settings PC/Video This menu is for changing setting of PIP mode for both PC and Video. User may change setting for PIP Size, Source, Position, Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation. Planar Plasma...
- Page 25 To add or erase the channel select channel edit first and enter channel number by the Number Buttons. After entering the number select Channel Add/Erase and then use Right button to select Add or Erase. Planar Plasma...
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Page 26: Parental Control
If you have forgotten your password, you may use reminder code “123456” to go into Change Password Number screen. After setting up the password, go back into V-Chip menu with the new password. It will display the following items: “TV Guidelines”, “MPAA Rating” and “Change Password Number” Planar Plasma... - Page 27 LSV, or the system will automatically set content at LSV for the three ratings. But it does not affect the TV-Y, TV-Y7, and TV-G ratings. While watching TV with parents, it will conceal the improper programs for the youngest children in family. Planar Plasma...
- Page 28 “Rating Off”. Then all the ratings will set to “Show”. G: General audience (no restrictions). PG: Parental guidance suggested. PG-13: Parents strongly cautioned. R: Restricted. Children under 17 should be accompanied by an adult. NC-17: No Children under 17. X: Adults only Planar Plasma...
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Page 29: Change Password
When going into the restricted channel, V-Chip will activate and turn the screen into blurred and blank. The message “Excessive Rating” will display on the screen. For normally programming the user will need to press the Number button to go into other channels. Planar Plasma... -
Page 30: Close Caption
“video information page. Use Up/Down Button to Select “Close Caption” and then use “Vol ” button to choose between TV, CC1, CC2, TT1, TT2, and XDS. Use CC Background to choose between Transparent and Black for the close caption display. Planar Plasma... -
Page 31: Specification
340 Watts (Average) Dimension and Weight Dimension 1059 mm (W) x 693.5 mm (H) x 91.5 mm (D) (with Stand and Speakers) Weight 34 K (without Stand and Speakers) Display Size 933.9 mm (W) X 532.2mm (H) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Planar Plasma... -
Page 32: Factory Setting
＊ When the input signal exceeds the unit’s allowable range, it will display “Signal out of range” message on the screen. ＊ Refer to Video information menu in OSD menu to ensure the correct format of input signal. Planar Plasma... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
• Make sure that headphones are not connected. There is no picture or sound, just noise. • The reception may be weak. • The state of the broadcast may also be bad. • Make sure the antenna is not disconnected. Planar Plasma... - Page 34 • Fluorescent lamp may have reached the end of service life. The picture is not sharp. • The reception may be weak. • The state of the broadcast may also be bad. • Make sure the antenna is not disconnected. Planar Plasma...
- Page 35 • Is the unit receiving interference from other devices? • Transmission antennas of radio broadcasting station and transmission antennas of amateur radio and cellular phones may also cause interference. • Use the units as far apart as possible from device that may cause possible interference. Planar Plasma...
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Page 36: Care And Maintenance
When cleaning the PDP glass, use a soft or a lint-free cloth with alcohol to gently clean the glass. Do not use window cleaners or solutions that contain ammonia and chemical of any kind to clean the display. Planar Plasma...