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Summary of Contents for Acoustic Research AR4200
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
42 inch Plasma TV Operating Instructions Model No.: AR4200 For assistance, please call: 1-800-619-3848 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference 128-7120... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Important Information...1 Important Safety Precautions ...2 Preparations...5 Using the Remote Control ...5 Batteries for the Remote Control ...5 Power connection ...6 Speaker connection...6 Antenna Connection ...7 Identification of Controls ...8 Main unit (front view) ...8 Main unit (rear view) ...9 Remote Control ...10 Connections ...12 Cautions before connecting ...12... - Page 3 Table of Contents Setting Sound ...28 Using the Preset Audio Mode ...28 Customizing the Sound...28 Adjusting the Headphone Volume ...28 Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) Soundtrack...29 Using the Auto Volume...29 Changing Screen Layout...30 Selecting Screen Layout...30 PIP...31 Split Screen...31 POP3 ...31 Grid ...31 PIP Operations ...32 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture...32...
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Page 4: Important Information
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION-To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions "Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,... -
Page 5: Important Safety Precautions
Important Safety Precautions Electrical energy can perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. - Page 6 Important Safety Precautions (continued) 12. Stand Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Do not place the product on an unstable trolley, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting inserious personal injuries as well as damage to the product.
- Page 7 Important Safety Precautions 22. Power source---This product is intended to be supplied by a listed power supply indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
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Page 8: Preparations
Using the Remote Control < Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote sensor window of the set. Objects between the remote control and sensor window may prevent proper operation. Note: the illustration is for your reference only, the remote sensor may locate differently with different model. -
Page 9: Power Connection
Preparations (continued) Power connection SPEAKER CONTROL D-SUB D-SUB COMPONENT INPUT 1 COMPONENT INPUT 1 COMPONENT INPUT 2 COMPONENT INPUT 2 HEADPHONE AV OUTPUT AV OUTPUT AV INPUT AV INPUT SVHS AC- INPUT AUDIO AUDIO C /P C /P C /P C /P AUDIO C /P... -
Page 10: Antenna Connection
Antenna Connection CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION A 75-ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75- ohm coaxial cable to the set, screw the 75-ohm cable to the ANT. Terminal. Some cable TV companies offer “premium pay channels”. Since the signals of these premium pay channels are scrambled, a cable TV converter/descrambler is generally provided to the subscriber by the cable TV company. -
Page 11: Identification Of Controls
Identification of Controls Main unit (front view) POWER SWITCH 1. POWER Press this button to turn the unit ON from STANDBY mode. Press it again to turn the set back to STANDBY. 2. MENU Press this button to access the MENU main page. 3. -
Page 12: Main Unit (Rear View)
Main unit (rear view) Speaker output jacks SPEAKER D-SUB CONTROL D-SUB AUDIO AUDIO 1. RS232 terminals For service use only. The user cannot operate the unit through the RS232 terminals. 2. DVI input /Audio in Receives the digital video/audio signals from a set top box. 3. -
Page 13: Remote Control
Identification of Controls Remote Control STILL ZOOM Flip the cover, open in the direction of the (continued) 1. POWER Turn the unit on or standby 2. CH / ,VOL+/- CH / --- Use to switch channels; VOL+/----Use to adjust volume; In MENU operation, use CH VOL+ to adjust selected item 3. - Page 14 Remote Control STILL ZOOM MODE MENU SIZE SPEAKER SWAP AUTO Identification of Controls 17. MODE To access screen layout select menu 18. PIP display activate picture in picture 19. POS To access PIP frame position select menu 20. SIZE To access PIP frame size adjusting menu 21.
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Page 15: Connections
Connections Cautions before connecting Carefully check the terminals for position and type before making any connections. The illustration of the external equipment may be different depending on your model. Loose connectors can result in image or color problems. Make sure that all connectors are securely inserted into their terminals. -
Page 16: Connect A Camcorder
Connect a Camcorder D-SUB CONTROL D-SUB AUDIO AUDIO Yellow (VIDEO) White (AUDIO L) Red (AUDIO R ) How to connect: Connect the Audio Video cables between the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and camcorder. To playback Camcorder 1. Turn on your PDP TV , press SOURCE 2. -
Page 17: Connect A Dvd Player
Connections (continued) Connect a DVD player D-SUB CONTROL D-SUB AUDIO AUDIO white (audio L) red (audio R, P /C ) Green (Y) Blue (P /C ) How to connect a DVD Player using Component Video Connections: Connect the Video cable between the Y, Cb, Cr input jacks on the unit and on the DVD player. -
Page 18: Connect A Dtv Receiver
Connect a DTV receiver D-SUB CONTROL D-SUB AUDIO AUDIO white (audio L) red (audio R, P /C ) Green (Y) Blue (P /C ) How to connect: Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV receiver. Connect the Video cable between the Y, Pb, Pr input jacks on the unit and the DTV receiver To Watch DTV... -
Page 19: Connect A Pc
Connections (continued) Connect a PC D-SUB CONTROL D-SUB AUDIO AUDIO cable How to connect: Connect a VGA cable between the VGA jack on the PC and the VGA input jack on the unit. Connect an Audio cable between the AUDIO output on the PC and AUDIO input jack on the unit. To Watch the PC screen 1. -
Page 20: Connect A Vcr (For Recording) Or External Amplifier
Connect a VCR (for recording) or external amplifier D-SUB CONTROL D-SUB AUDIO AUDIO Audio cable To Audio inputs External Amplifier How to connect: Connect the Audio Video cables between the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and VCR. Connect the Audio cables between the Audio (L/R) jacks on the unit and external amplifier. To record program 1. -
Page 21: Turning The Unit On And Off
Turning the Unit On and Off Turning the Unit On and Off Turning On Insert the power cord into the wall outlet. Press the Power Switch on the unit. Press the Power button on the remote control. Turning Off With the power on, Press the Power control to turn off the unit temporarily. -
Page 22: Memorizing The Channels
Your PDP TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both antenna and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use CH / to scan through the available Selecting the Signal Source Before your PDP TV can memorize the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected Press MENU... -
Page 23: Setting Auto Fine Tune (Aft)
Memorizing TV Channels Setting Auto Fine Tune (AFT) Repeat steps 1~4 in [ Selecting the Signal Source display search menu page. Press repeatedly to select Press VOL+/- to select When the AFT is set to On, the unit will automatically tune the program frequency to provide the best possible picture and sound. -
Page 24: Basic Operations
Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons (CH Press the to change channels. When you press the that the unit has memorized. You will not see channels that were erased, not memorized or unavailable. Direct Accessing Channels Press the number buttons to go directly to a channel. To select a one-digit channel: Input the channel using the 0-9 number buttons... -
Page 25: Select Input Source Signal
Basic Operations (continued) Select input source signal Using the SOURCE button Press the SOURCE button to access Press VOL+ VOL- to select a desired input channel. Press ENTER to confirm and the unit display signal from the selected input channel. A--------VGA, select signal from VGA (15-pin D-sub) terminals. -
Page 26: Setting Channel Options
Editing Channel Label Press MENU to display the menu main Press VOL+/- repeatedly to display Press to select tv tuner item. Press VOL+ to enter. Press VOL+ again to display channel Press to select edit labels Press VOL+ to enter into channel label editing mode. CH5 6 to select a channel you want add label to. -
Page 27: Setting Picture
Setting Picture Customizing the Picture Press MENU to display the menu main If the picture menu does not display, press repeatedly to display picture CH5 6 Press / to select the item you wish to change. Press VOL+/- to adjust the value of the item. Press MENU to exit. -
Page 28: Setting System
Setting the Menu Background Press MENU to display the menu main Press VOL+/- to display settings Press to select menu background Press VOL+/- to select opaque Setting Sleep Timer Press the button to display Press VOL+/- to adjust. Press MENU to exit. -
Page 29: Changing Screen Options
Changing Screen Options Changing the Scaling mode of Image Press MENU to display the menu main page. Press VOL+/- to display window Press to select image size Press VOL+/- to select a proper image size. The image size can be selected between: fill all, normal, wide a zoom . -
Page 30: Changing The Position Of The Image
Changing the Position of the Image The unit allows you to adjust the position of the image if it is not well-aligned. Press MENU to display the menu main page. Press VOL+/- to display window Press repeatedly to select Press VOL+/- to adjust until the picture is well-aligned. -
Page 31: Setting Sound
Setting Sound Using the Preset Audio Mode Press MENU to display the menu main page. Press VOL+/- to display audio Press to select Audio mode Press VOL+/- to select a desired Audio mode. Note: You can not access the treble Audio mode is set to User. -
Page 32: Choosing A Multi-Channel Sound (Mts) Soundtrack
Choosing a Multi-Channel Sound ( Press MENU to display the menu main page. Press VOL+/- to display audio Press repeatedly to select Press VOL+/- to select STEREO SAP Choose STEREO for channels that are broadcasting in stereo. Choose MONO for channels that are broadcasting in mono, or if you are having difficulty receiving a stereo signal. -
Page 33: Changing Screen Layout
Changing Screen Layout Selecting Screen Layout Using the Layout Menu Press MENU to display the menu main page. Press VOL+/- to display layout CH5 6 Press to select item. Press VOL+ ENTER to confirm. Using the MODE button Press the MODE button to display the Press... -
Page 34: Pip
When this item is selected, one main frame and one PIP frame display on the screen at the same time. Split Screen When this item is selected, the screen will be split into two frames. POP3 When this item is selected, one main frame and three scanning frames display on the screen. -
Page 35: Pip Operations
PIP Operations Viewing the Picture-in-Picture Press MENU to display the menu main page. Press VOL+/- to display layout Press twice to select Press VOL+ ENTER to display pip frame. The screen displays one main frame and one PIP frame. Press or to select main frame or PIP frame. -
Page 36: Changing The Position Of The Pip Frame
Changing the Position of the PIP Frame With the PIP frame displaying, press menu main page. Press VOL+/- to display window Press repeatedly to select Press VOL+/- to select a desired position for the PIP frame. Using the button Press the button to quickly access the select menu. -
Page 37: Adjustment In Pc (Vga) Mode
Adjustment in PC (VGA) Mode With working in VGA mode, this unit allows you to perform several adjustments. Adjusting Picture Press MENU to display the menu main page. If the picture menu does not display, press repeatedly to display picture Press / to select brightness... -
Page 38: Changing The Scaling Mode Of Image
Changing the Scaling mode of Image Press MENU to display the menu main Press VOL+/- to display window Press to select image size Press VOL+/- to select fill all Press MENU to exit. Fill All ---this mode stretches the input vertically and horizontally to fill the full screen. the default mode. -
Page 39: Adjustment In Ypbpr Mode
Adjustment in YPbPr Mode Changing the Scaling mode of Image Press MENU to display the m e n u m a i n p a g e . Press VOL+/- to display window Press to select image size Press VOL+/- to select fill all Press... -
Page 40: Viewing Closed Captions
The unit decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes can also provide closed captions. -
Page 41: Adjusting V-Chip Settings
Adjusting V-CHIP Settings V-CHIP This function allows TV programs to be restricted and TV usage to be controlled based on FCC data. It prevents children from watching violent or sexual scenes that may be harmful. Restriction of TV programs includes two ratings that contain information about the program: the MPAA rating and the TV Parental Guidelines. - Page 42 [2] TV Parental Guidelines Rating TV-Y (All children) TV-Y7 (Direct to Older Children) TV-G (General Audience) based TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) TV-14 (Parents Strongly Content Rating can be set but this Rating is not normally broadcast by TV Station. Content Rating can be set. Note: Age-based ratings can be modified by the content-based ratings but only in the combinations indicated by an...
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Page 43: Accessing The V-Chip Menu
Adjusting V-CHIP Settings Accessing the V-CHIP Menu Press MENU to display the menu main page. Press VOL+/- to display options Press to select content blocking Press VOL+ ENTER to display password menu page. Press to select enter item. Input the password and highlight VOL+/- to move password digit leftward or rightward. -
Page 44: Adjusting The Movie Rating
Adjusting the Movie Rating Repeat steps 1~7 in [ Accessing the V-CHIP Menu Press the MENU button. Press VOL+/- to display movie blocking CH5 6 Press / to select a rating to be blocked. Press ENTER to confirm and MENU “PG-13”... -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before calling for repair service, check the following items for possible remedies to an encountered symptom. Symptoms “Ghost” or double images No power No picture Good picture but no sound Good sound but poor color Poor picture Horizontal dotted line Television not responding to remote control Snowy picture and noise... -
Page 46: Specifications
Specifications: Model Number: AR4200 UPC number: 0-44476-01943-2 Display Specs Display type Screen Size Aspect Ratio Resolution (native) Active Area Brightness * Contrast ratio * Viewing Angle Dot Pitch Maximum Color MTBF Value*** TV Reception TV System Channel Antenna Impedance Connector type... - Page 47 Specification (continued) Display Format Supported by This Unit For VGA: 640X480 @ 60Hz,72 1024X768 @ 60Hz,75Hz,85Hz; For YPbPr: 480P @ 50Hz, 59Hz, 60Hz; 720P @ 50Hz, 59Hz, 60Hz; 1080i @ 50Hz, 59Hz, 60Hz. 800X600 @ 60Hz,72Hz,75Hz,85Hz;...
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Page 48: Dimensional Drawings
Dimensional Drawings 1050 1247 (Unit: mm) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.