Dwin Plasmaimage HD-250 User Manual

Dwin hd-250: user guide

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Plasmaimage
HD-242, HD-250
Plasmaimage
2.4
Printed In USA

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Summary of Contents for Dwin Plasmaimage HD-250

  • Page 1 Plasmaimage HD-242, HD-250 ™ Plasmaimage ™ Printed In USA...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Instructions ... 2 Cautions ... 4 Introduction ... 5 Front Panel Controls ... 6 Processor Rear Panel—Connections and Installation ... 7 Programming URC-100 Remote Control to Operate Plasmaimage Quick Reference Remote Control Operation ... 12 Navigating The Control Menus ... 14 Information Menu ...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE COURANT ELECTRIQUE CAN SHOCK, BURN OR CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT REMOVE THE TOP COVER. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. 1. Read and apply all of the safety and operating instructions with your video equipment. 2.
  • Page 5 11. To protect your video equipment from lightning during a storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
  • Page 6: Cautions

    • Consult the dealer or and experienced radio/TV technician for help. Cautions Regarding Phosphor Burn DWIN is not responsible for any phosphor burn. Phosphor burn is not covered by the warranty. As with all phosphor-based display devices and other plasma displays, plasma monitors can be susceptible to a condition called phosphor burn under certain conditions.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    DWIN’s acclaimed Digital Video Processor and a high-definition plasma monitor. The HD-242 plasma display has a native resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. The HD-250 display has a native resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Unless otherwise noted, this manual describes the function of both plasma models.
  • Page 8: Processor Front Panel Controls

    Processor Front Panel Controls The Plasmaimage Processor front panel controls include: ™ • A POWER button to turn the system On or Off. • An indicator light (LED) which is lit when the unit is turned on and blinks when a valid IR command is received.
  • Page 9: Processor Rear Panel-Connections And Installation

    Processor Rear Panel — Connections and Installation 1. DVI/HDCP Output to Display 2. DVI/HDCP Inputs 3. Switched +12 VDC Outputs 4. RGBS Computer/HDTV Inputs 5. RS-232 Computer Input 6. S-Video Inputs 7. Composite Video Inputs 8. Component Video Inputs 9. AC Power Receptacle DVI-D (DVI 1, DVI 2) DVI-D...
  • Page 10 For the HD-242 plasma display, use a DVI cable with DVI-male connectors on both ends of the cable . For the HD-250 display, use a DVI cable with a DVI-male and HDMI connec- tor. Connect the DVI-male connector to the processor and the HDMI connector to the plasma display.
  • Page 11 The following are the pin assignments for the DVI-D connectors: Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Data 2- Data 2+ Data 2 / Shield DDC Clock DDC Data Data 1- 1 or DVI 2 inputs of the Digital Processor. Select the corresponding DVI input by pressing “9”...
  • Page 12 The AC power receptacle should be connected to a non-switched 120 VAC outlet using the power cord provided with the Plasmaimage HD system. ™ DWIN strongly recommends that the Plasmaimage Display and Processor ™ be connected to the same AC circuit.
  • Page 13: Programming Urc-100 Remote Control To Operate Plasmaimage

    ™ control. 1. Press the TV device button. 2. Press and hold both the SHIFT and ENTER buttons for 3 seconds. The display will blink “Set” and then “DWIN.” 3. Enter the Plasmaimage brand code: 257. ™ 4. Press the LIGHT button on the right hand side to complete the programming.
  • Page 14: Quick Reference Remote Control Operation

    Quick Reference Remote Control Operation DWIN SHIFT MUTE GUIDE MENU SELECT +1 0 MODE SUB LIGHT PREV INFO EXIT REAR...
  • Page 15 The remote control provided with the Plasmaimage control capable of controlling 8 different devices. 1.Select TV device to control the Plasmaimage 2. Press ON to turn the Plasmaimage 3. Press OFF to turn the Plasmaimage 4. Press VOLUME up ▲...
  • Page 16: Navigating The Control Menus

    2. Press EXIT on the remote to clear the screen immediately. Main Menu The Main menu offers a choice of Input selection or Format selection, and navigation options to Video controls and Setup functions. DWIN Plasmaimage Input Format Video Setup 1.
  • Page 17: Input Option

    (16:9) format is available for 540p, 720p and 1080i video sources. In addition to predefined formats, a Custom format selection is provided. To adjust the custom format, see the Custom Format section in the Setup menu instructions. DWIN Plasmaimage Input Format Video...
  • Page 18: Video Control Menu

    You can also navigate to the Video Control menu from the Main menu by scrolling up ▲ or down ▼ right button to advance to the Video Control menu. ▶ DWIN Plasmaimage Input Format Video Setup 2. Use the up or down button to select the desired video control option.
  • Page 19: Setup Menu

    4. To restore the full menu, press MENU or up Picture setting changes made with the Video menu are saved in memory for each of the ten video inputs. Many video sources are different enough to re- quire this fine-adjusting and these settings will be recalled each time a video input is selected.
  • Page 20: Menu Timeout

    For HD video sources that display a 4:3 aspect ratio programs, please refer to your HD tuner manual to activate the gray side-bar option. NOTE: DWIN strongly recommends that the Sidebars option remain ON at all times. Video 1 or right ◀...
  • Page 21: Num Buttons

    This feature is provided to adjust the menu location of the Digital Video Pro- cessor so that it won’t obscure the screen menus from your other video input devices (DVD, cable, satellite). DWIN Plasmaimage Menu Position 1. Use all four arrow buttons ( left menu position on the screen.
  • Page 22: Rename Formats

    5. Then scroll right ▶ again and select the next character. Each name has a maximum of eleven letters, numbers or spaces. 6. When you have completed renaming the first input, scroll left right column. 7. Scroll up or down the default list to repeat the process for all of the ▲...
  • Page 23 1. In the Image Setup menu, select the Adjust option = On and adjust the image as described in the Image Setup menu. Unless you have this specific unwanted non-picture information with DVI sources, DWIN recommends leaving Adjust option OFF. Image Setup Adjust...
  • Page 24: Custom Format

    Custom Format The Digital Video Processor gives you Standard, Letterbox and Anamorphic preset formats for 480i, 480p, 580i and 580p video sources and HD (16:9) preset format for 540p, 720p and 1080i video sources. Video sources recorded in a 4:3 aspect ratio will appear with gray bars along the left and right sides of the 16:9 Plasmaimage eliminate these gray bars, you can use the Custom Format function.
  • Page 25: Plasmaimage™ Rs-232 Control

    Plasmaimage™ RS-232 Control The RS-232 interface for the Plasmaimage terminal, such as a Windows based PC running HyperTerminal. Communication Port Set-Up Connector pin-out Baud Rate: 9600 TX (Transmit Data) Parity: none RX (Receive Data) Stop bits: GND (Signal Ground) Num. of bits: 8 bits Flow control: none...
  • Page 26: Plasma Display Specifications

    • Proprietary DVI Cables 25, 35 and 50 Foot Lengths • 2 Foot DVI-D Adapter * Please note that all other (non-DVI) inputs on the display are inactive. Make all video source connections to the digital video Processor only. HD-250 50” 1366 x 768 160° Vertical & Horizontal...
  • Page 27: Video Processor Specifications

    Video Processor Specifications HDTV / DTV / NTSC / PAL Video Systems 480i, 480p, 540p, 580i, 580p, 720p, 1080i Scanning Formats VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA PC Signals INPUTS 2 x DVI-D with HDCP 2 x RCA, Y: 1 Vp-p / 75 ohm Component Pb Pr: 0.7 Vp-p / 75 ohm 2 x 4 pin Mini-Din...
  • Page 28: Warranty

    • One year from the date of the first customer purchase for Parts and Labor and PDP (Plasma Display Panel). DWIN Electronics shall not be liable or in any way responsible for any inci- dental or consequential damages of any kind. This warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship when shipped in its original container, with the following specific exceptions.
  • Page 29 Please save the original shipping materials. A charge will be made for additional shipping materials. If a unit is examined which is not in need of repair, DWIN Electronics will charge a diagnostic fee for the examination of the video product and return shipping via ground carrier.

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