IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS User Manual BDS4621 Read before operating equipment 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
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User Manual BDS4621 16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A.The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;...
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User Manual BDS4621 Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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END-OF-LIFE DISPOSAL • This Philips product and its packaging contain materials that can be recycled and re-used. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and minimize the amounts which need to be properly disposed.
BEFORE USE User Manual BDS4621 The 46” WVGA (wide-screen with VGA resolution) Plasma Display is an ideal product for individual users and commercial exhibitioners. The product is a precise electronic product. Users should read the following instructions carefully to maximize the performance of the product: 2.1 Unpacking...
User Manual BDS4621 PRODUCT FEATURES • The 46” PDP provides quality image displays and is suitable for a variety of multimedia applications. • Available input signals: - The standard PC module provides RGB (D-SUB, 15 Pin) and digital DVI input connectors, and a RS-232 communication connector (D-SUB, 9 Pin Male).
Note: Power cable will vary depending on shipping area. S- Video cable (1x). SUB-D, 15 PIN cable (1x). AV- cable (1x). Remote control (1x) POWER Including batteries UM-4 (2x). WIDE FREEZE AUTO FULL MUTE DISPLAY WHITE MENU MENU EXIT INPUT ZOOM VIDEO RETURN User Manual BDS4621...
User Manual BDS4621 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 5.1 Sideview Power switch. Power cable. Power jack. Power outlet on the wall. • Connect the power cable to the product, then connect the main plug into the wall outlet. Note: Power plug types vary between countries.The power plug shown...
User Manual BDS4621 5.2 Front View Remote control window The window includes the power indicator and the IR remote control sensor. LEDs are used to indicate the power status. • Indicator ON (red) means: ‘Standby’ mode. • Indicator ON (green) means: ‘Power ON’...
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User Manual BDS4621 p π Left/right arrow buttons A. These buttons are used in the ‘OSD Menu’ screen. π The right button has the function of Enter. B. These buttons can be used for the adjustment of the volume when the ‘OSD Menu’...
User Manual BDS4621 5.3 Rear View Speaker Terminals: Can be used to connect external speakers (optional accessories) to the product. Maximum power output: 10W + 10W. Stand. Stand mounting holes: use the standard screws to mount the stand. Wall Mount holes: use the standard screws to attach the wall mount (optional accessory).
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User Manual BDS4621 Audio In 2 Is an audio input terminal (RCA connector) connecting to the audio output terminal of the video output device. ‘CVBS In’ and ‘S-Video’ share this audio terminal. Video In Is a Composite video input terminal (RCA connector) connecting to the video output terminal of the video output device.
WHITE MENU MENU EXIT INPUT ZOOM VIDEO RETURN User Manual BDS4621 5.4 Remote Control Function of buttons: 1. POWER Press this button to turn the power On or Off. 2. WIDE Press this button to select wide screen. Pressing this button again will restore the original size of the screen.
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User Manual BDS4621 POWER WIDE FREEZE AUTO FULL MUTE DISPLAY WHITE MENU MENU EXIT INPUT ZOOM VIDEO RETURN 11. AUTO • The Display automatically adjusts the phase, vertical/horizontal position when pressing this button in PC mode. • The Display chooses the appropriate video format automatically when pressing this button in Video mode.
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ZOOM VIDEO RETURN Upper 20° 20° Lower User Manual BDS4621 Inserting of Remote Control Batteries • Turn the remote control upside down, press and slide off the battery cover. • Insert two AA batteries in the remote control as shown in the diagram. (Positive + and negative polarities - must match the markings in the compartment).
User Manual BDS4621 6. CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Rear view 6.1 PC Module For operating the Plasma monitor as a PC monitor. SUB-D, (15 PIN) connects to analog RGB output interface (Input option RGB 1). DVI connects to digital RGB output interface (Input option RGB 2).
User Manual BDS4621 6.2 PC Module + Video Module • The functions of SUB-D, DVI and RS-232 terminals are the same as for the PC module. • The component terminal (Y/PbCb/PrCr) connects to the component output of a video output device (such as DVD or HDTV TUNER).The audio should input via Audio 1...
User Manual BDS4621 • The S-Video and CVBS inputs share the Audio 2 input. • The CVBS Out terminal can be used to connect the unit to another TV or display and transmits the signal input via CVBS to the other display.
(depending on the INPUT module, the sequence might be different): ZOOM VIDEO A. PC Module B. PC Module + Video Module User Manual BDS4621 The power indicator will flash for a few seconds before changing color. π button to confirm the...
User Manual BDS4621 POWER WHITE MENU POWER MENU RGB 1 (D-sub) PC Mode RGB 2 (DVI) AV 1 Video Mode S-Video Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr S-Video 7.3 Selection of VIDEO Input Mode Press the ‘Video’ button repeatedly to select a signal source from the Video module. The signal...
INPUT ZOOM VIDEO Note: RETURN • Use the Menu’ up and down or to select item from Quick Menu. User Manual BDS4621 π , MENU , Button π , Button π , MENU to open the π...
User Manual BDS4621 POWER WHITE MENU POWER WHITE MENU 7.6 Sound Adjustment • Press and hold the VOL + button to increase the sound volume level and press and hold the VOL - button to decrease the WIDE FREEZE AUTO sound volume level.
RETURN • The location of the sub-picture on the screen and the video image source can be set from the OSD menu. User Manual BDS4621 button. button.The unit will AUTO For information about the timing capabilities of the unit, refer to Chapter ‘Factory Settings’.
User Manual BDS4621 Display Brightness Contrast Green Blue Reset Display Brightness Contrast Saturation Sharpness Reset 7.9 OSD Functions General Description of OSD Function Pages: PC Table Image Audio Language and Screen saver H. Position Volume Language V. Position Treble Image Reverse Phase adj.
‘Color Temp’ function of the ’Misc’. OSD page. Next, return to to Select the Display page again. VIDEO Display page Screen • The Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Hue, Sharpness and Reset can all be adjusted when using Video input signals. to Select User Manual BDS4621...
User Manual BDS4621 H. Position V. Position Phase Adj. Sync Adj Aspect Ratio Fill Screen DPMS Press [Menu] to Next Page Aspect Ratio Anamorphic Video Format Auto Press [Menu] to Next Page Volume Treble Bass Balance Mute Internal Speaker Press [Menu] to Next Page 8.2 Image and AV System Page...
In this page the Gamma value can be selected, as well as the Color Space. Note: The function PC User will only be active if the display is switched in to Select ‘PC Mode’. User Manual BDS4621 button, a new page will appear.
User Manual BDS4621 OSD Position OSD Timeout OSD Rotation Standard Warm Color Temp. Standard Cool Reset to default Pip Settings Press [Menu] to Next Page OSD Position OSD Timeout OSD Rotation Standard Color Temp. Warm Standard Cool Reset to default...
• To access these options, select the option ‘User’ in the Color Temp function in the Misc. page.You can adjust the brightness of the Red, Green and Blue to suit your personal preference. User Manual BDS4621 π button π button on the...
User Manual BDS4621 Signal Information 1024 x 768 Resolution 60 Hz V Frequency 48.33 kHz H Frequency Press [Menu] to Next Page Signal Information Input Source System PAL 50 Hz / 4.43 MHz Press [Menu] to Next Page 8.8 Status PC Status Page •...
Viewing Angle: Sound: Power Supply: Power Consumption: Input Terminals: Agent Approval: Standard Accessories: User Manual BDS4621 46” Wide screen 1007mm(W) x 567.4mm(H) 16 : 9 1138mm(W) x 691mm(H) x 98mm(D) (w/o Stand and handles) 37kg (w/o Stand) 852 (H) x 480 (V) pixels (Each pixel has R/G/B 3-color cels) 1.182mm(H) x 1.182mm(V)
User Manual BDS4621 11. FACTORY SETTINGS Resolution Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Frequency Frequency (KHz) (Hz) 720 x 400 31.47 70.08 640 x 400 37.90 85.00 640 x 480 31.50 60.00 640 x 480 35.00 67.00 640 x 480 37.50 75.00 640 x 480 37.86...
12. CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING User Manual BDS4621 Important • Make sure that the power cable is unplugged from the socket before cleaning the product. • Never use solvent, thinner, benzene or alcohol to clean the Display. Such chemicals may damage the cabinet, screen glass and remote control, and cause the paint to peel.
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User Manual BDS4621 Problem: No Power (Power indicator does not light) ‘No Input Signal’ message appears. The remote control does not work. Flashing spots or stripes appear on the screen. Image color or quality deteriorates. Screen position and size are incorrect.
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The external speaker has no sound. • Check that the speaker cables are The power indicator flashes. The input image and signal is not received appropriately. ‘Signal ‘Out of Range’ message appears. User Manual BDS4621 Measures: connected appropriately. • Check that the Display is not in ‘Mute’ mode.
• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics Europe. • reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit. •...
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TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS … Please contact Philips at one of the telephone numbers below: Austria ....01 5465 75603 Belgium .
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User Manual BDS4621 Repair must be performed by an authorized service center or a factory service center. If you do not live near a factory service center, contact your dealer. If your dealer is an authorized service center, he will arrange repair.
• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics North America. • reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
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Philips Consumers Electronics North America. In countries where Philips Consumers Electronics North America doos not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).
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No other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)
User Manual BDS4621 SERIAL COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL (RS-232) This serial communication protocol can be used to control the BDS4621 plasma display remotely through the serial RS232C port.This information is provided as is. Philips cannot accept any liability for damages or malfunctioning of the display caused by operation through the serial port.
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Table 2 PAK means that PC will follow the received Packet data c). Packet same as 1st Packet (Table 1) d). Same as Ack (Table 2) e). Packet to Target (Philips PDP) structure (Table 3) 0xBE Magic 0xEF Number 0x01...
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User Manual BDS4621 Packet Header (fixed size) Byte 0 Magic Number 0xBE 0xEF 1.2. Send Command 1.1.2. Introduction Command packets consist of "Header" and "Payload".The Packet Header is consistent for all packets.The Packet Payload type and content varies based on the type of packet sent.The...
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WORD DWORD } EVENT_MESSAGE; This lets you send any event defined in Configurator to the system including all remote, IR, or special events. User Manual BDS4621 Description Invalid Packet Type RESERVED Description eEvent; dwParam;...
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User Manual BDS4621 Byte Field Name Operation Type Operation Is Avail Operation Target 9-12 Operation Value 13-16 Operation Value of minimum 17-20 Operation Value of maximum 21-24 Operation Value of Increment Operation Packet Type The Operation packet is used by the host system to execute operations (such as Brightness, Contrast, Image Position, etc) in the target system.
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Byte9 Packet Payload Byte10 Byte11 Byte12 Byte0 User Manual BDS4621 1.1.4. Send Command The structure of Command (EX. input select) send to Target (Philips PDP) like as below (Table 9) 0xBE Magic 0xEF Number 0x02 Packet Type 0x06 Packet size (Low)
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9 pin female D-sub9 connector. The standard D-sub9 connector on the computer is a male connector, and Philips Plasma, too.The wiring between the computer and Philips plasma is a straight through cable.A 9 pin female to 9 pin female stright through cable is a very standard part and readily available in many lengths.
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User Manual BDS4621 1.4. Software Flow Chart...
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User Manual BDS4621 command Packet Header (7 bytes) Power BE EF 02 06 00 1F C0 Input select BE EF 02 06 00 80 C7 Menu < BE EF 02 06 00 58 C4 Menu > BE EF 02 06 00 89 C5...
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User Manual BDS4621 command Packet Header (7 bytes) Move Time (0) BE EF 03 19 00 81 74 Move Time (100) BE EF 03 19 00 6A 5E OSD Position Upper Left BE EF 03 19 00 C7 0B Upper Center...