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CONFIDENTIAL USER' S MANUAL PX-42VR5W (42Wide VGA) Model Information Modell-Informationen Informations modèle Información del modelo Informazioni sul modello нформация о модели...
CONFIDENTIAL Table of Signals Supported Supported resolution • When the screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 640 dots 480 lines signal. (Except for * • When the screen mode is ANAMORPHIC, each signal is converted to a 853 dots 480 lines signal. (Except for * Computer input signals supported by this system Sync Polarity Presence...
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CONFIDENTIAL *1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852 480. *2 Display only 400 lines with the screen center of the vertical orientation located at the center. *3 The picture is displayed in the original resolution. The picture will be compressed for other signals. *4 Aspect ratio is 5:4.
CONFIDENTIAL Operation Manual For the specifications of your plasma monitor, refer to “Model Information”. ENGLISH DEUTSCH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL ITALIANO У...
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CONFIDENTIAL Important Information Precautions 7. Do not attempt to service or repair the unit. The manufacturer is not liable for any bodily harm or damage caused if unqualified Please read this manual carefully before using your plasma monitor persons attempt service or open the back cover. Refer all service and keep the manual handy for future reference.
CONFIDENTIAL Contents Installation ............ E-4 Function Settings Menu ......... E-22 Ventilation Requirements for enclosure mounting ..E-4 Setting the power management for computer images..E-22 How to use the safety metal fittings and the screws for POWER/STANDBY indicator ....... E-22 safety metal fittings ..........
CONFIDENTIAL Installation You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma monitor in one of the following two ways: * While it is upright. (See Drawing A) * As it is laid down with the screen face down (See Drawing B). Lay the protective sheet, which was wrapped around the monitor when it was packaged, beneath the screen surface so as not to scratch the screen face.
CONFIDENTIAL Cable Management Operating Range * Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m/ Using the cable-clamps provided with the plasma display, 23ft. from the front of the monitor’s remote control sensor bundle at the back of the unit the signal and audio cables and at horizontal and vertical angles of up to approximately connected to the display.
CONFIDENTIAL Part Names and Function Front View VOLUME INPUT SELECT MENU/ENTER DOWN LEFT/- RIGHT/+ /EXIT VOLUME INPUT SELECT LEFT/ - RIGHT/ + MENU/ENTER DOWN /EXIT q Power t LEFT/– and RIGHT/+ Turns the monitor’s power on and off. Enlarges or reduces the image. Functions as the CURSOR ( ) buttons in the On-Screen Menu w Remote sensor window...
CONFIDENTIAL Rear View/ Terminal Board A AC IN G RGB1 (D-Sub) Connect the included power cord here. Connect an analog RGB signal from a computer, etc. here. B EXT SPEAKER L and R Connect speakers (optional) here. Maintain the correct H DVD3/HD3, RGB3 (DVI) polarity.
CONFIDENTIAL i MUTE Remote Control Mutes the audio. o VOLUME (+ /–) Adjusts the audio volume. !0 ZOOM (+ /–) Enlarges or reduces the image. !1 CONTRAST Press this button to adjust contrast directly. !2 BRIGHTNESS Press this button to adjust brightness directly. !3 PICTURE MODE Press this button to adjust picture mode directly.
CONFIDENTIAL Basic Operations POWER OFF TIMER To turn the unit ON and OFF: To set the off timer: The off timer can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 90 or 120 minutes.
CONFIDENTIAL WIDE Operations Wide Screen Operation 2.35:1 size screen (manual) With this function, you can select one of six screen sizes. When viewing videos or digital video discs 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Original image Press the WIDE button again.
CONFIDENTIAL Wide Screen Operation with Information Computer Signals Supported resolution Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4 : 3 image See page E-2 of Model Information for details on the to fill the entire screen. display output of the various VESA signal standards 1.
CONFIDENTIAL Controls (On Screen Menu) Menu Operations The following describes how to use the menus and the selected items. 1. Press the MENU/ENTER button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU PICTURE SET UP AUDIO FUNCTION IMAGE ADJ.
CONFIDENTIAL Menu Tree :Shaded areas indicate the default value. ←→ button to adjust. The default value is at the center. : Press the Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3 Sub menu 4 RESET REFERENCE PICTURE PICTURE MEMORY OFF/MEMORY1-6 E-15 ←→...
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CONFIDENTIAL Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 Sub menu 3 Sub menu 4 RESET REFERENCE FUNCTION POWER MGT. ON←→OFF E-22 INPUT SKIP ON←→OFF E-22 PDP SAVER MANUAL/AUTO E-22 PEAK BRIGHT 100%/75%/50%/25% E-23 ORBITER OFF/AUTO1/AUTO2 E-23 INVERSE/WHITE OFF/INVERSE/WHITE E-23 SCREEN WIPER ON/OFF E-23 SOFT FOCUS...
CONFIDENTIAL Picture Settings Menu Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be Storing picture settings adjusted as desired. This function allows you to store in memory the current Example: Adjusting the contrast input signal and PICTURE menu settings and to recall these settings when necessary.
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the color temperature Changing the Gamma Curve Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma This feature adjusts the brightness of the midtone areas display. while keeping shadows and highlights unchanged. Example: Setting “HIGH” Example: Setting “2.3” On “COLOR TEMP.”...
CONFIDENTIAL Adjusting the pedestal level (black level) Setting the picture to suit the movie This feature adjusts the video black level in a video image. The film image is automatically discriminated and projected in an image mode suited to the picture. Example: Setting “3.75%”...
CONFIDENTIAL Audio Settings Menu Image Adjust Settings Menu Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj balance and audio input select The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to of the image can be corrected.
CONFIDENTIAL SET UP Settings Menu Information Setting the language for the menus D-SUB INPUT Settings The menu display can be set to one of eight languages. RGB: Use the D-SUB terminal for RGB input. Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH” SCART3: Use the D-SUB terminal for RGB signal fed from SCART.
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the video signal format will be converted to RGB signals to make the picture more easily viewable. (Use this mode for a motion Use these operations to set the color systems of composite image from a computer.) video signals or Y/C input signals. WIDE1: When an 852 dot 480 line signal with a Example: Setting the color system to “3.58 NTSC”...
CONFIDENTIAL Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen Information Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on the DISPLAY OSM settings screen on which nothing is displayed when the screen is ON: The on-screen menu appears. set to the 4:3 size.
CONFIDENTIAL Function Settings Menu Setting the Input Skip When this is ON, signals which are not present will be Setting the power management for computer skipped over and only pictures whose signals are being images transmitted will be displayed. This energy-saving (power management) function This setting is valid only for the INPUT SELECT button automatically reduces the monitor’s power consumption on the unit.
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CONFIDENTIAL PEAK BRIGHT Information Use this to activate the brightness limiter. INVERSE/WHITE Settings Example: Setting “PEAK BRIGHT” to “75%” OFF: Inverse/white mode does not function. INVERSE: The picture is displayed alternately between On “PEAK BRIGHT” of “PDP SAVER” menu, select “75%”. positive image and negative image.
CONFIDENTIAL Signal Information Menu OSM ORBITER Checking the frequencies, polarities of input Use this to set OSM menu shift. signals, and resolution Example: Setting “OSM ORBITER” to “OFF” Use this function to check the frequencies and polarities On “OSM ORBITER” of “PDP SAVER” menu, select of the signals currently being input from a computer, etc.
CONFIDENTIAL External Control Pin Assignments Application mini D-Sub 15-pin connector (Analog) These specifications cover the communications control of the plasma monitor by external equipment. Connections RGB 1 Connections are made as described below. 10 9 15 14 13 12 11 External equipment e.g., Personal computer Pin No.
CONFIDENTIAL Troubleshooting If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service. Symptom Checks Remedy Mechanical sound is heard. • Maybe the sound from the cooling fans used to prevent over heating. The unit emits a crackling sound.