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Page 1: Plasma Display
Plasma Display ELECT with Media Station Owner’s Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. REMOTE CONTROL ON-SCREEN MENUS PICTURE IN PICTURE TELETEXT... -
Page 2: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions N Do not place the PDP on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, table, or floor where it can fall. N Do not expose the PDP to extreme temperature conditions or to extreme humidity conditions. N Do not expose the PDP to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. N Do not expose the PDP to any liquids. -
Page 3: Checking Parts
Caution CAUTION: REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash and arrow head within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of “dangerous voltage” inside the product. The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important instructions accompanying the product. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
OREWORD Safety Instructions... User Instructions ... Caution... Checking Parts... ONNECTING AND Viewing the Plasma Display... Viewing the Media Station... Remote Control Buttons... Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control ... Installing a Rack on the PDP ... Connecting Speakers... Connecting to an Aerial (or Cable Television Network) ... Switching On and Off ... -
Page 5: Your Display
SING ISPLAY Setting the Dolby Surround ... Adjusting the Dolby Pro Logic Preferences... Adjusting the Headphone Preferences ... Hearing the Melody Sound... Setting the Current Time ... Switching On and Off Automatically... Setting the Sleep Timer... Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) ... Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture... -
Page 6: Front Panel
Viewing the Plasma Display Front Panel Swivel Stand This stand turns left, right up to 25 degrees respectively so that you can adjust the angle while viewing. Do not step on the drawer glass of the PDP table. - The drawer glass may be broken and cause injury to you or damage the set. - Page 7 Viewing the Plasma Display Rear Panel Connect the video cable between the PDP Plug the mains lead into an appropriate and Media Station. socket.
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Page 8: Rear Panel
Viewing the Media Station Front Panel Headphone connector S-Video input Audio inputs Video input Rear Panel ➢ For further details about connection, refer to pages 46~49. a) VHF/UHF (75Ω) 75Ω Coaxial connector for Aerial/Cable Network. b) MONITOR OUT / AV 1 / AV 2 / AV 3 Inputs or outputs for external devices, such as VCR, DVD, video game device or video disc players. -
Page 9: Remote Control Buttons
Remote Control Buttons AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF VCR/DVD FUNCTIONS; - STOP (Stop) - REWIND (Rew) - PLAY/PAUSE (Play/Pause) - FAST FORWARD (FF) POWER ON/OFF NUMERIC BUTTONS EXTERNAL INPUT SELECTION/ TELETEXT HOLD TEMPORARY SOUND SWITCH OFF NEXT CHANNEL/ TELETEXT NEXT PAGE VOLUME DECREASE TELETEXT SUB CODE DISPLAY INFORMATION/ TELETEXT REVEAL... -
Page 10: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control
Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: N Purchase the PDP N Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it. -
Page 11: Installing A Rack On The Pdp
Installing a Rack on the PDP After removing the protect sheet for the foot rubber, attach eight foot rubbers on the rear of the swivel stand. (There are two types of foot rubber, 5mm and 10mm. Attach an appropriate type of foot rubber according to the condition of where the TV is located, such as the thickness of the carpet.) Install the rack on the swivel stand using screws. -
Page 12: Connecting Speakers
Connecting Speakers Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the Media Station matching the “+” and “-” ends of the cable with the diagram on the Media Station. ➣ N The speakers MUST have more than 15watts rating (impedance 8Ω). N The ferrite cores are used to attenuate undesired signals. -
Page 13: Switching On And Off
Switching On and Off Plug the mains lead of the PDP and Media Station into an appropriate socket. Connect the video cable between the DISPLAY SIGNAL IN on the rear of the PDP and the DISPLAY SIGNAL OUT on the rear of the Media Station. -
Page 14: Becoming Familiar With The Remote Control
Becoming Familiar with the Remote Control Power The remote control is used mainly to: N Change channels and adjust the volume N Display the on-screen menu system The following table presents the most frequently used buttons and their functions. Button Viewing Function Used to display the next stored channel. -
Page 15: Setting Up Your Remote Control
Setting up your Remote Control This remote control can operate almost any Cable box, VCR, or DVD, in addition to controlling the TV. Turn off your VCR, Cable box, or DVD. Press the Select button repeatedly to activate another component (VCR, Cable, DVD). -
Page 16: Plug And Play
Plug and Play Plug & Play Language English Select Menu Antenna input check Area ASIA / W.EUROPE Select Menu Area ASIA / W.EUROPE P 6 44 MHz Menu Enjoy your watching When the Media Station is initially powered ON, several basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently. -
Page 17: Choosing Your Language
Choosing Your Language When you start using your PDP for the first time, you must select the language which will be used for displaying menus and indications. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Move the joystick up or down until the Function is selected. Result: The options available in the Function group are displayed. -
Page 18: Storing Channels Automatically
Storing Channels Automatically Channel Area ASIA / W.EUROPE Auto Store Manual Store Channel Sort Channel Edit Fine Tune Move Select Channel Area ASIA / W.EUROPE Auto Store Manual Store Channel Sort Channel Edit Fine Tune Move Enter Area ASIA / W.EUROPE P 6 44 MHz Menu You can scan for the frequency ranges available to you, (availability... -
Page 19: Sorting The Stored Channels
Sorting the Stored Channels This operation allows you to change the programme numbers of stored channels. This operation may be necessary after using auto store. You can delete the channels you do not want to keep. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. -
Page 20: Storing Channels Manually
Storing Channels Manually Channel Area ASIA / W.EUROPE Auto Store Manual Store Channel Sort Channel Edit Fine Tune Move Enter Manual Store Program No. Colour System Sound System Freq. Search 187 MHz Channel No. Store Move Select Manual Store Program No. Colour System Sound System Freq. - Page 21 Storing Channels Manually If you know the number of the channel to be stored... N Move the joystick up or down until the Channel No. is selected. Move the joystick right. N Select the C (Air channel) or S (Cable channel) by moving the the joystick up or down.
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Page 22: Editing The Channels
Editing the Channels Channel Area ASIA / W.EUROPE Auto Store Manual Store Channel Sort Channel Edit Fine Tune Move Enter Channel Edit Name Prog. Child Erase Lock ----- Added ----- Added ----- Added ----- Added ----- Added Adjust Move Channel Edit Name Prog. -
Page 23: Fine Tuning Channel Reception
Fine Tuning Channel Reception If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine tune the channel manually. -
Page 24: Changing The Picture Standard
Changing the Picture Standard Picture Custom Mode Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Tint Colour Tone Normal Move Select PC Mode Picture Middle Mode Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Tone Move Select Adjusting the Picture Settings Picture Custom Mode Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour Tint Colour Tone Normal... -
Page 25: Changing The Picture Size
Changing the Picture Size You can select the picture size which best corresponds to your viewing requirements. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Move the joystick up or down until the Function is selected. Result: The options available in the Function group are displayed. -
Page 26: Adjusting The Picture Settings (Pc Or Dvi Mode)
Adjusting the Picture Settings Colour Tone Mode Custom Move Select Colour Tone Mode Custom Move Adjust ➢ Preset to the PC mode by using the Source button. Press the MENU button. Result: The Picture menu is displayed. Press the joystick button to enter the picture menu. Select a option (Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness) to be adjusted by moving the joystick up or down. -
Page 27: Setting The Picture (Pc Mode)
Setting the Picture ➢ Preset to the PC mode by using the Source button. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Move the joystick up or down until the Function is selected. Result: The options available in the Function group are displayed. -
Page 28: Changing The Sound Standard
Changing the Sound Standard Sound Mode Custom Equalizer Auto Volume Source Main Sound Mode Stereo Dolby Surround Headphone Move Select Adjusting the Sound Settings Sound Mode Custom Equalizer Auto Volume Source Main Sound Mode Stereo Dolby Surround Headphone Move Enter Equalizer 100Hz 300Hz 1kHz... -
Page 29: Adjusting The Volume Automatically
Adjusting the Volume Automatically Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed. This feature lets you automatically adjust the volume of the selected channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low. -
Page 30: Selecting The Sound Mode
Selecting the Sound Mode Sound Mode Custom Equalizer Auto Volume Source Main Sound Mode Stereo Dolby Surround Headphone Move Select Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can display and control the processing and output of the audio signal. When power is switched on, the mode is automatically preset to either “Dual-I ”... -
Page 31: Setting The Dolby Surround
Setting the Dolby Surround This feature allows you enjoy Dolby Pro Logic surround effect fully with only surround speakers are connected to the Media Station. This allows various modes for the main, center, surround and woofer speakers to be selected. Press the MENU button. - Page 32 Setting the Dolby Surround Surround Mode Virtual Pro Logic - Normal - Phantom - Wide Main Input Signal Center Left ✔ Stereo ✔ Mono ✔ Stereo ✔ Mono ✔ ✔ Stereo ✔ Mono ✔ Ste reo ✔ Mono ✔ ✔ Stereo ✔...
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Page 33: Adjusting The Dolby Pro Logic Preferences
Adjusting the Dolby Pro Logic Preferences The following Dolby Surround settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. N Volume of the center and rear speakers N Delay time for the rear speakers (between15 and 30 ms) N Activation/deactivation of the test tone to simulate the volume on each speaker Press the MENU button. -
Page 34: Adjusting The Headphone Preferences
Adjusting the Headphone Preferences Front of the Media Station Sound Mode Custom Equalizer Auto Volume Source Main Sound Mode Stereo Dolby Surround Headphone Move Enter Headphone Volume Bass Treble Balance Move Adjust You can adjust the headphone settings to suit your preferences. The following headphone settings are available: N Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance. -
Page 35: Hearing The Melody Sound
Hearing the Melody Sound You can hear clear melody sound when power is switched on or off. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Move the joystick up or down until the Function is selected. Result: The options available in the Function group are displayed. -
Page 36: Switching On And Off Automatically
Switching On and Off Automatically Function Language English Time Size Normal Image Lock Melody Move Enter Time Clock 09 : 35 am On Time 06 : 30 am On Off Time 12 : 00 am Off Sleep Timer On Time Program On Time Volume Move Select... -
Page 37: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 15 and 360 minutes after which the PDP automatically switches to Standby mode. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. Move the joystick up or down until the Function is selected. Result: The options available in the Function group are displayed. -
Page 38: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)
Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) Source Swap Size Large Locate Program No. Move Select Source Swap Size Large Locate Program No. Move Select Power Source Swap Size Large Locate Program No. Move Enter Power You can display a sub picture within the main picture. In this way you can monitor the input sources from any connected equipment. - Page 39 Viewing the Picture in Picture (PIP) To select the size of sub picture, select the Size by moving the joystick up or down. Move the joystick left or right. Result: The following sizes are available depending on the input source. N Large - Small - Double 1 - Double 2 N Large - Small ➣...
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Page 40: Listening To The Sound Of The Sub Picture
Listening to the Sound of the Sub Picture Sound Mode Custom Equalizer Auto Volume Source Sound Mode Stereo Dolby Surround Headphone Move Select During the PIP feature is activating, you can listen to the sound of the sub picture. Press the MENU button. Result: The main menu is displayed. -
Page 41: Viewing Pictures From External Sources
Viewing Pictures From External Sources Once you have connected up your various audio and video systems, you can view the different sources by selecting the appropriate input. Check that all the necessary connections have been made. Press the Source button. Result: The input sources available are displayed. -
Page 42: Teletext Feature
Teletext Feature Most television channels provide written information services via teletext. Information provided includes: N Television programme times N News bulletins and weather forecasts N Sports results N Travel information This information is divided into numbered pages (see diagram). Part Contents Selected page number. -
Page 43: Displaying The Teletext Information
Displaying the Teletext Information You can display Teletext information at any time on your PDP. ☛ For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be stable; otherwise: N Information may be missing N Some pages may not be displayed Select the channel providing the Teletext service by pressing the or P button. -
Page 44: Selecting Display Options
Selecting Display Options When you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select various options to suit your requirements. To display... N Hidden text (answers to quiz games, for example) N The normal screen N A secondary page by entering its number N The broadcast when searching for a page N The next page N The previous page... -
Page 45: Selecting A Teletext Page
Selecting a Teletext Page You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. Enter the three-digit page number given in the content by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. Result: The current page counter is incremented and the page is then displayed. -
Page 46: Connecting To The External Devices
Connecting to the External Devices The RCA connectors are used to input or output of external devices. Rear of the Media Station (Input/Output) This end can be fitted with three RCA connectors (VIDEO + AUDIO-L and R) If you have a second VCR and wish to copy cassettes tape, connect the source VCR to “AV 1” and the target VCR to “MONITOR OUT”... -
Page 47: Connecting To The Dvd Input
Connecting to the DVD Input The RCA connectors are used for equipment with a DVD output. (480i/480p/576i/576p) Rear of the Media Station Connecting to the S-Video Input The S-VIDEO and RCA (AUDIO-L/R) connectors are used for equipment with an S-Video output, such as a camcorder or VCR. -
Page 48: Connecting To The Audio Output
Connecting to the Audio Output The “SURROUND OUT” and “AUDIO OUT” connectors are used for equipment, such as an audio system or external amplifier (to take full advantage of the Surround sound effect). Rear of the Media Station Connecting to the DVI Input The “DVI IN”... -
Page 49: Connecting To The Pc Input
Connecting to the PC Input The “PC IN” and RCA (AUDIO-L/R) connectors are used for interfacing with your PC. Rear of the Media Station ☛ Setting up Your Display Plug and Play Our adoption of the new VESA ® Plug and Play solution eliminates complicated and time consuming setup. -
Page 50: Setting Up Your Pc Software (Windows Only)
Setting up Your PC Software (Windows only) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. But the actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your particular video card. On the windows screen, select in the following sequence: Start ©... -
Page 51: Input Mode (Pc/Dvi)
Input Mode (PC/DVI) Both screen position and size will vary depending on the type of PC monitor and its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported: Standard Dot x Line 640 x 480 720 x 400 SVGA 800 x 600 1024 x 768... -
Page 52: Pin Configurations
Pin Configurations PC Input Connector (15Pin) Red (R) Green (G) Blue (B) Grounding Grounding (DDC) Red (R) Grounding Green (G) Grounding Blue (B) Grounding Reserved Sync Grounding Grounding Data (DDC) Horizontal sync. Vertical sync. Clock (DDC) DVI Input Connector (24Pin) PC IN 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24... -
Page 53: Care And Maintenance
Care and Maintenance With proper care, your PDP will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your PDP. N Identifying Problems - Do not put the PDP near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places. - Do not put the PDP near appliances that create magnetic fields. -
Page 54: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before contacting Service Personnel, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the PDP and contact your local dealer. No sound or picture Normal picture but no sound No picture or black and white picture Sound and picture interference Blurred or snowy picture,... -
Page 55: Wiring The Mains Power Supply Plug (Uk Only)
Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) N IMPORTANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BSI1362 of the same rating must be used. - Page 56 - AFTER SALES SERVICE - Do not hesitate to contact your retailer or service agent if a change in the performance of your product indicates that a faulty condition may be present. ELECTRONICS BN68-00397A-00 (ENG)
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