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PLASMA DISPLAY

USER MANUAL
MHP1-HD

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  • Page 1: Plasma Display

    PLASMA DISPLAY USER MANUAL MHP1-HD...

  • Page 2: Preface

    The contents of this manual have been checked carefully for accuracy and every effort has been made to ensure that there are no errors. However, Microtek makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to the contents without prior warning.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precaution Before you use the Plasma Display Panel (PDP), be sure to read the following safety precautions, which detail the proper operation of the PDP and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to users or equipment. • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. •...
  • Page 4 17. Unplug this product from the power outlet and consult qualified service personnel for servicing under the following conditions: If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ... 2 Safety Precautions ... 3 HAPTER About Your PDP ... 7 Package Contents ... 8 Front View ... 9 Rear Connectors ... 10 Remote Control ... 11 HAPTER Setting Up the PDP ... 12 Before Using Your PDP ... 12 Installing the Speakers ...
  • Page 6 HAPTER Using the PDP’s Features ... 30 Navigating the Menu ... 30 Optimizing the Picture – Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Sharpness, Mode, Swap ... 31 Adjusting the Sound – Volume, Mute, Bass, Treble, Balance ... 32 Selecting Input Source – HDTV, YCbCr, Video 1 or 2, TV1 or 2, S-Video 1 or 2, VGA, DVI ... 33 Adjusting TV Settings –...

  • Page 7: About Your Pdp

    HAPTER About Your PDP Congratulations on your purchase of the 42" Plasma Display Panel (PDP). Your new PDP incorporates the latest plasma technology, along with a variety of options for connecting an input source and an easy-to-use on screen display (OSD) to help you in fine-tuning your viewing experience. The PDP with an attached optional tuner module supports the latest digital TV standards, including high-definition digital TV (HDTV), while, multilayer on-screen menus give you control and access to the various PDP features.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents Ensure that the following items are included in your package. If there are any damaged or missing parts, contact customer service. PDP with base stand attached Accessories for PDP Speakers Speakers for the PDP are included in your plasma display as standard accessories.

  • Page 9: Front View

    Front View The following illustration shows the components on the front side of the PDP. SOURCE button Press this button to switch between source signals: HDTV (YPbPr), S-Video 1, Video 1, TV1 YCbCr, S-Video 2, Video 2, and TV2 (optional) MENU button Press this button to open the on-screen menu.

  • Page 10: Rear Connectors

    Rear Connectors The following illustration show the connectors on the rear side of the PDP. DVI In Connects to devices such as a DVD player, set top box, or computer with a DVI interface cable. RS232 In For Factory use only. Do not make any connections to this port.

  • Page 11: Remote Control

    Remote Control TV/VIDEO: Selects main source signals. DISPLAY: Displays the source and channel information. MUTE: Enables or disables audio. SLEEP: Sets a time interval after which the PDP powers off (0, 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes). CAPTION: Press to enable closed captions and teletext mode (OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, T1, T2, T3, T4).

  • Page 12: Hapter

    HAPTER Setting Up the PDP This section explains how to install the PDP, connect it to power, and connect it to an antenna or TV cable to view TV programs. It also explains how to connect to various audio/video devices using the inputs located on the rear panel of the PDP.

  • Page 13: Installing The Speakers

    Installing the Speakers Two side-mounted speakers are included in the PDP package. Follow the steps to mount the speakers and connect them to the speaker outputs on the rear panel of the PDP: 1. Before beginning, make sure the main power switch on the PDP’s rear panel is switched off. 2.
  • Page 14 5. Connect the speaker cables to the Speaker Out connectors on the rear panel of the PDP and the connectors on the speakers . The speaker connectors and the cables are color coded according to polarity (red for +, black for –). Match these colors and polarities when connecting the speaker cables.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Making Connections

    HAPTER Making Connections Follow the instructions in this section to connect your PDP to various audio/video devices, or to view TV programming from an aerial signal, cable box, or a digital set-top box. Connecting Power A master power switch is located at the rear of the PDP to completely turn power on and off. After connecting the power cord, you can control the PDP’s power with this switch.

  • Page 16: Viewing Tv From Aerial Signals

    Viewing TV from Aerial Signals You can receive aerial signals in two ways: 1) Receive direct aerial TV signals, or 2) receive signals from a cable connected to a rooftop antenna. If you wish to view direct aerial TV signals, you should set the PDP source to ANT by pushing the ANT/CABLE button on the remote control or in the PDP Source on-screen menu.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Cable Tv Box

    Connecting a Cable TV Box You can watch cable TV programming after having subscribed to your local cable TV service. TV programs can only be viewed when a cable TV box or tuner is connected to the PDP. Contact your local cable TV provider for more information on the services available in your area.

  • Page 18: Connecting External Devices To Your Pdp

    Connecting External Devices to Your PDP You can connect many types of audio visual and entertainment devices to the PDP. Most audio/video devices offer a choice of several connection types. The most common types are Standard composite (AV) cable, S-Video cable, and Component cable (YCbCr/YPbPr). S-Video provides higher quality picture transmission than composite cable, and Component cable (YCbCr/YPbPr) provides the highest quality picture transmission.

  • Page 19: Connecting To A Vcr

    Connecting to a VCR After connecting a VCR to the PDP, you can view VHS tapes, record a TV channel you are watching, or record from one channel while watching another. You can also connect the TV cable to the VCR and use the VCR connection to view TV programming.

  • Page 20: Connecting To A Dvd Player

    Connecting to a DVD Player Connect a DVD player to the PDP to view DVD discs. If you have a DVD recorder, you can record a TV channel you are watching, or record from one channel while watching another. You can also connect the TV cable to the DVD and use the DVD connection to view TV programming.

  • Page 21: Connecting To A Camcorder Or Video Game Set

    Connec ting to a Camcorder or Video Game Set Connecting to a camcorder enables you to play and view videos directly from the camcorder without transferring first to another tape or disk. Connecting to a video game set enables you to play video games and enjoy high quality graphics and on the large, colorful picture of the PDP.

  • Page 22: Connecting To A Dtv Receiver (Set-Top Box)

    Connecting to a DTV Receiver (Set-Top Box) Digital TV (DTV) broadcasting is now available in many areas, and the PDP supports DTV technology needed to receive DTV broadcasting. With DTV broadcasting, you can enjoy high definition picture, a wide 16:9 aspect ratio, and Dolby Digital surround sound. Most DTV services provide you with a digital set-top box.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Second Pdp Or Monitor

    Connecting to a Second PDP or Monitor You can send output from the PDP to a second PDP or other video device by connecting a composite video cable from the TV1 and Video 1 outputs on the rear of the PDP. To connect to a second PDP follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 24: Connecting To A Personal Computer

    Connecting to a Personal Computer You can use the PDP as a monitor for your PC. VGA is the most common type of computer connection; however, some computers also include DVI connections. To connect to a personal computer, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 25: Specifications For Computer Modes

    Specifications for Computer Modes For most settings, the computer uses Plug and Play technology to adjust itself to the settings of the PDP. For certain settings, however, the size and position of the image shown on the PDP may be determined by the computer.

  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Getting Started

    HAPTER Getting Started This section explains some of the basic features to set up so you can begin using the PDP. Turning the PDP On 1. Press the main power switch on the rear panel to supply power to the PDP. 2.

  • Page 27: Selecting The Video Input Source

    • Selecting the Video Input Source Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or the SOURCE button on the PDP unit to select video input source from another device connected to your PDP. For example, if you are connected to HDTV (YPbPr), select “HDTV”, then ENTER to confirm your selection.

  • Page 28: Adding/Deleting Channels

    • Adding/Deleting Channels You can add or delete individual channels using the on-screen menus, so that the menus do or do not appear when you move through channels using CH To add or delete channels: 1. Select the channel you want to add or remove. 2.

  • Page 29: C Hapter

    Changing the Screen Size Press the WIDE button on the remote control to change the screen size. Each time you press the WIDE button, you can toggle though Normal, Wide, Fill, and Zoom settings. Select one of the settings, and the screen size is changed immediately.

  • Page 30: Using The Pdp's Features

    HAPTER Using the PDP’s Features Features in your PDP can be accessed through remote control buttons, the on-screen menu, or sometimes both. The on-screen menu enable you to make adjustments to the picture and sound, change source modes, enable picture-in-picture (PIP) mode, set the menu language, and more. This chapter explains each submenu in order, noting also functions that are accessed through the remote control.

  • Page 31: Optimizing The Picture - Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Sharpness, Mode, Swap

    Optimizing the Picture The Picture menu enables you to adjust the appearance of the picture using the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, and Sharpness function settings. In addition, four picture modes have preset picture settings to provide a convenient way to optimize settings for normal viewing, movies, or video games. The User mode enables you to enter your own preset settings for convenient future access.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Sound - Volume, Mute, Bass, Treble, Balance

    Adjusting the Sound The Sound menu gives you access to sound settings. To adjust sound settings: 1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 3.

  • Page 33: Selecting Input Source - Hdtv, Ycbcr, Video 1 Or 2, Tv1 Or 2, S-Video 1 Or 2, Vga, Dvi

    Selecting Input Source The Source menu enables you to set an input source when connecting an antenna or using video equipment (such as a DVD or VCR). Set the source to match the type of connection you have made between the PDP and the video equipment. See Chapter 3 “Making Connections” for more information. Most of the sources are grouped into Group 1 or Group 2 sources.

  • Page 34: Adjusting Tv Settings - Antenna, System, Mts, Scan, Edit, Preview

    Adjusting TV Settings The TV menu enables you to set the PDP source, set up channels, and access secondary audio programs. To access TV settings: 1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “TV”, then press the ENTER button. 3.

  • Page 35: Contrast, Brightness

    Adjusting PC Display Settings Individual PC display settings can be adjusted in the PC menu. PC settings can also be automatically adjusted by selecting the Auto option. To access PC display settings, 1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 36: Viewing Picture-In-Picture (Pip)

    Viewing Picture-in-Picture (PIP) The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) window is a small window within the main window that displays programming from other channels or input sources. You can control the PIP source and PIP position through the PIP submenu or remote control. To access PIP the window settings: 1.

  • Page 37: Opening A Pip Window

    Opening a PIP Window To open a PIP window: 1. Select an input source for the main screen first by pressing the TV/VIDEO button on the control button or use the on-screen menu. When the button is pressed, the name of the available input sources appear on the screen.

  • Page 38: Changing The Location Of The Pip Window

    NOTE: The main and PIP windows are each limited to one type of source at a time. Thus, if the main screen is set to a Group 1 source (Video 1, TV1, YCbCr, or S-Video 1), the PIP screen can be set to other sources, such as Group 2 (Video 2, TV2, S-Video 2), but not Group 1 sources.

  • Page 39: Changing The Aspect Ratio - Normal, Wide, Fill, Zoom

    Changing the Aspect Ratio The Aspect menu enables you to set aspect ratios (ratios of width to height) for the display. When watching a movie, for example, you may wish to select Wide to recreate the dimensions of a theater screen.

  • Page 40: Pdp Setup - Language, Cc Type, V-Chip, Color Temp, Sleep, Default

    PDP Setup In the PDP setup menu, you can set the on-screen display language, color temperature, the sleep timer, or restore factory default settings. To adjust PDP settings: 1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu. 2. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 3.

  • Page 41: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the Sleep Timer Use the Sleep Timer function to set a time, after which the PDP will turn off automatically. To set the sleep timer, press the SLEEP button on the remote control, or use the on-screen menu. When you press the SLEEP button, the PDP cycles through the available sleep timer options: 000, 030, 060, 090, and 120 minutes.

  • Page 42: Using The V-Chip Parental Control

    Using the V-Chip Controls The V-chip is an electronic circuit that enables families to block content that is unsuitable or objectionable for children. V-chip-enabled programming is available in certain countries, including Canada and the USA. Users must enter the PIN (personal identification number) to change V-Chip settings.

  • Page 43: Tv Rating

    TV Rating The TV rating system is defined as follows: TV-Y Suitable for all audiences, including children. TV-Y7 - Primarily intended for children over the age of 7 years. TV-G For a general audience. TV-PG - Parental guidance recommended. May contain some elements that parents think are unsuitable for children.

  • Page 44: Movie Rating

    Movie Rating The movie rating system is defined as follows: General audience. Suitable for all ages. Parental guidance recommended. Some parents may consider some elements of the movie not to be suitable for children. PG-13 - Parents strongly cautioned. Some parents may consider some elements of the movie to be unsuitable for children under the age of 13.

  • Page 45: Chapter 6 Appendix

    HAPTER Appendix Care and Maintenance Read and follow these instructions to keep your PDP in good condition. Placement • Do not place the PDP on an uneven or unstable surface. • Avoid extremes of hot and cold. Avoid humidity and dust. •...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Below are some possible solutions to problems that you may encounter while using the PDP. After trying these possible solutions, contact your dealer or service representative if you are still unable to resolve the problem. 1. No Power. Solution: • Make sure the PDP is connected correctly. •...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications Model Type Display Area Screen Size Display Color Resolution Dot Pitch Scanning Frequency Aspect Ratio Brightness Contrast Ratio Viewing Angle Video System Color System PC VGA Support Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions (H x W x D) Net Weight Lift Time Environment Audio Power...

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