MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING Never remove the back cover of the TV; this can expose you to high voltage and other hazards. If the TV does not operate properly, unplug it and call an authorized service center or PDI . CLEANING AND DISINFECTION Clean the exterior of this television by removing dust with a lint-free cloth.
• UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES The model PDI-P15LCDC Hospital Grade LCD TV is a specialized LCD television. This TV is intended for entertainment and educational purposes for use in a hospital, a nursing home, a medical-care center, or a similar health care facility. The antenna or cable system connected to an apparatus is to be grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
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Contents WARNINGS Note to Cable TV Installers………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Maintenance and Service……………………………………………………………………………………………3 Cleaning and Disinfection…………………………………………………………………………………………...3 Service Instructions………………………………………………………………………………………………..…4 Product Modification………………………………………………………………………………………………….4 REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…...4 Underwriters Laboratories………………………………………………………………………………………..….4 Important Safety Instructions………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..5 Copyright …….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...……5 Disclaimer………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………..5 Trademarks …………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………...……5 Supplied Accessories…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……...8 Optional Accessories…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 Battery Installation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 CONTROLS Front Panel……………………………………………………………………………………………………………9 Rear Panel…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Contents SOUND CONTROL Equalizer…………………………………………………………………………………………………..………..29 Sound Status Memory…………………………………………………………………………………..……….…30 Balance………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………..30 AVL……………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….30 Surround………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………30 Minimum Volume…………………………………………………………………………………………..………..31 Maximum Volume………………………………………………………………………………………….……….31 Power On Volume…………………………………………………………………………………….…………….31 Internal Speaker Enable………………………………………………………………………..…..……………...32 Composite / S-Video Sound Mode……………………………………………………………….……………….32 CHANNEL SETUP Signal…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………33 Auto Program………………………………………………………………………………………………………..34 Add / Delete Channels……………………………………………………………………..….……………………35 Clear Service Level……………………………………………………………………………………………..…..37 Copy Service Level……………………………………………………………………………….…..…………….38 Parental Control……………………………………………………………………………………………………..39 PARENTAL CONTROL TV Rating……………………………………………………………………………………………….…..………..40...
Supplied Accessories Make sure the following accessories are provided with product. Optional Accessories Programming Remote Patient Remote PD108-420 PD108-421 A programming remote control In addition to pillow speaker is required to perform all TV control of the TV, a patient setup adjustments including remote control is also programming channels.
Controls Front Panel 1. CC Sets the caption function. 2. ▼CH ▲ (Channel Down / Up) Selects a channel or a menu item. 3. Power Indicator Illuminates in red when the TV is off. Illuminates in green when the TV is switched on. 4.
Control Rear Panel 1. DC 12V Power input connection. 2. PC-ANALOG (D-SUB) Connect to the VIDEO output port of your computer. 3. PC-AUDIO Connect to the AUDIO output port of your computer. 4. S-VIDEO Connect the output of an S-VIDEO VCR or DVD to the S-VIDEO socket of the set. Connect the output of an S-VIDEO VCR or DVD to the audio L, R sockets of the set.
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Programming Remote Control A programming remote control is required to perform all TV setup adjustments including programming channels. The remote is NOT included with the TV and must be ordered separately – one remote is capable of programming an entire hospital of televisions. Please order programming remote control part number PD108-420.
Remote Control 9 VOL ◄► (Volume Up/Down) Adjusts the sound level. Adjusts menu settings. 10 TV / FM Selects the either TV or FM Radio mode directly. 11 ARC Changes the aspect ratio. Repeatedly press the ARC button to select your desired picture format.
TV could unexpectedly fall and cause injury or death. The PDI-P15LCDC-WR TV mounts at the foot of a patient’s bed. Select a location that is near an AC wall outlet and that does not expose the TV to bright room lights or sunlight if possible.
-WR Model, Wall Mounting on Wall Bracket 1. Refer to Figure 1. Select a location on the wall approximately 7 inches below the ceiling. Position the Wall Bracket and locate two mounting holes. Secure the bracket to the wall (mounting hardware is not included).
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-WR Model, Wall Mounting on Wall Bracket AC Power Cord Back Mount M4 x 6mm Screws (4) Wall Mount ANT Connector (Coax Not Shown) Pilfer Screws (2) Pillow Speaker Jumper Figure 2 Document Number: PD196-104 Rev 1...
Across-Room Wiring A ¼” stereo style pillow speaker (pendant control) jack is located on the TV’s connector panel on the backside. This TV is designed to work with either a digital pillow speaker that generates digital style control codes or a single-button analog (switch-style) pillow speaker. A rear panel mounted switch allows use of different brands of pillow speakers and supports the major brands;...
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-ARM Model, Installation on Arm Attach Monitor to Arm a. Fasten mounting plate “A” to mounting channel “B” using (4) #10 flat washers and (4) 10-32 nylock hex nuts provided. b. Connect the Antenna cable to the “ANT.” c. Connect the power cable to “DC 12V”. d.
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-ARM Model, Installation on Arm Attach Bottom Cover a. Align (4) holes in “B” and “C”. Install (4) 10-32 x 3/8 Phillips head machine screws. Power and Signal Connections 1. Connect the ARM POWER CABLE that exits the base of the arm to the power connector on the bottom of the power supply.
Connections Antenna “ANT” Connection CAUTION: Some hospital cable systems provide power voltage on the coaxial cable. This TV is NOT designed to be powered via a coaxial cable. Do not connect to a powered coaxial cable. Damage will result to the TV. Hospital Coax Cable COMPOSITE VIDEO/AUDIO IN Connects composite video and stereo or mono audio from devices such as VCR’s,...
Connections S-VIDEO Connection If the external equipment you connect has an S-VIDEO jack, you can use an S-VIDEO cable for improved picture quality (compared to an A / V cable). 1. Connect the VCR’s S-Video output directly to the TV’s S-VIDEO connector. 2.
Connections Pillow Speaker The pillow speaker (pendant control) jack is located on the TV’s connector panel. Control of the TV using an externally wired pillow speaker is possible. Please see the “Installation” section elsewhere in this manual for wiring details. Pillow Speaker 1.
Connections PC Connection The TV can also be used as a computer monitor. 1. Connect the computer’s video cable to the PC-ANALOG IN D-SUB socket of the set. 2. Connect the computer’s audio cable to the PC-AUDIO jack of the set. 3.
Basic Operation Turning the TV On and Off 1. Connect the AC power cord to the TV. A front mounted indicator light will illuminate Red indicating the TV has power, but is currently off. 2. Press the POWER button on the remote control, or the TV’s ON/OFF button, or the pillow speaker’s TV power button.
Basic Operation On Screen Menu Language Selection You can adjust the language used in displaying the (OSD) on screen display. 1. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2. Press the CH▲ / CH▼ button to select the OSD Language menu. 3.
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On Screen Menus and Displays The TV is programmed using the Menus. 1. Press the SETUP button on the IR remote control to display the main SETUP menu. 2. Press the CH▲ / CH▼ buttons to select a menu item. 3.
Picture Adjustment of picture Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Color Temperature and Sharpness is available to customize the levels you prefer using the on-screen menus. Alternately, PDI factory preset picture modes can be selected using the remote control. 1. Press the MENU button to display the SETUP menu.
Picture Controls Color Temperature The color temperature menu appears only when the P15LCDC is in TV, Composite Video, or S-Video modes. “Standard”, “Reddish”, “Greenish”, “Bluish” color temperatures are available for selection, however the individual colors are not adjustable. The “USER” setting allows individual adjustment of each of the TV’s primary colors.
Sound The Sound menu allows very precise adjustment of several sound parameters. Equalizer Four non-adjustable preset PDI factory sound modes are available: Flat, Music, Movie, or Speech. An adjustable User mode allows custom adjustment of the sound’s tonal frequency response.
Sound Control Sound Status Memory Selection of the factory preset equalized sound modes and user mode is also available directly using the remote control. 1. Press the SSM button on the remote control to display the current Sound Equalizer setting. 2.
Sound Control Minimum Volume Sets the minimum volume level the TV can reach. Setting this to any value other than 0 guarantees that some level of sound will always be heard when the TV is operating. 1. In the Sound menu, press the CH▲ / CH▼...
Sound Control Internal Speaker Enable The speaker’s inside the TV’s cabinet can be turned on or off for either different TV Service Level or Source modes. Note: Sound to an attached pillow speaker remains on at all times. 1. In the Sound menu, press CH▲ / CH▼ button to select the Internal Speaker Enable menu item.
Channel Setup Channel Setup The TV offers three different programmable channel banks or Service Levels. A programming remote control is required to perform all TV setup adjustments including programming channels. The remote is NOT included with the TV and must be ordered separately – one remote is capable of programming an entire hospital of televisions.
Channel Setup Auto Program The TV automatically scans each available channel for activity. Channels that display activity are memorized into the selected Service Level. 1. Press the SETUP button to display the SETUP MODE menu. 2. Press the CH▲ / CH▼ button to select Mode. 3.
Channel Setup Add / Delete Channels Individual analog TV channels that are missing can be added to a Service Level. Or, analog TV channels that require deletion can be removed from a Service Level. Currently registered Digital channels can be enabled or disabled in each service level. 1.
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Channel Setup The Add/Delete Channels menu provides access to both Analog and Digital Channels. 6. Press VOL◄ / VOL► button to select the Analog Channel number. Then press the CH▲ / CH▼ buttons to select Add/Delete Analog Channel. Use the VOL◄ / VOL► button to select Added or Deleted.
Channel Setup Clear Service Level Empties a service level of all programmed channels leaving it blank. 1. From the Channel Setup menu, press the CH▲ / CH▼ buttons to select Clear Service Level menu. 2. A listing of service levels are shown with the current programmed status.
Channel Setup Copy Service Level Copies one service level of another. 1. From the Channel Setup menu, press the CH▲ / CH▼ buttons to select Copy Service Level menu. A Copy Service Level menu appears and shows a source (From) and destination (To) Service Level.
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Channel Setup Parental Control A parental control feature is available to restrict and block undesirable programs from appearing on the TV. This feature is of particular importance for televisions installed in pediatric wards. If the Parental Lock is Disabled in Parental Control menu, an Enter Password screen will appear. The default setting is Disabled.
Parental Control TV Rating Most television programming is now rated. TV Rating allows the TV to selectively present only programming content that is unblocked per its preset level. A program that is blocked, displays a black screen only. 1. In the Parental Control menu, press the CH▲ / CH▼ button to select the TV Rating menu. Then press the VOL◄...
Parental Control MPAA Rating Most televised movies are now rated. MPAA Rating selectively allows the TV to only present movie content that is unblocked per its preset level. 1. In Parental Control menu, press the CH▲ / CH▼ button to select the MPAA Rating menu. And then press the VOL◄...
Parental Control Change Password The Parental Control access password can be changed using this menu. 1. From the Parental Control menu, press the CH▲ / CH▼ button to select the Change Password. Then press the VOL◄ / VOL► button to enter. 2.
Movie & TV Rating Systems MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF USA (MPAA) RATING SYSTEM TV PARENTAL GUIDELINE RATING SYSTEM NOTE The V-Chip will automatically block certain categories that are ‘more restrictive’. If you block TV-Y category, then TV-Y7 will be automatically blocked. Similarly, if you block TV-G category, then all the categories in the ‘young adult’...
Source Setup Enabling / Disabling Sources The TV’s signal sources can be individually Enabled or Disabled. A TV that is switched to a non-connected source generates nuisance hospital maintenance calls of “TV Not Working”, when in fact the TV does work, but has been set to an inactive source. Please Disable all of the TV’s sources that are not to be used.
Features The Features menu provides adjustable settings that customize the TV to your hospital. Power On Captions Mode Power on Captions Mode memorizes the caption setting upon powering the TV off. With this feature set Off, the TV will always power on with captions disabled. With this feature set to Last, the TV powers on with the last caption’s setting.
Features Power Management The TV will automatically power off after a specific period of viewer inactivity providing energy savings. 1. In Features menu, press the CH▲ / CH▼ button to select Power Management. VOL◄ / VOL► Press the button to determine active time.
Features Digital Mode Time Setup The current time will be set automatically from a digital channel signal provided by a broadcasting TV station. 1. In Features menu, press the CH▲ / CH▼ button to select Digital Mode Time Setup. 2. Press the VOL◄ / VOL► button to select your viewing area time zone; Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii, Newfoundland, Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain.
Features Channel Up Power Off This feature causes the TV to turn off once it reaches the highest numbered (last) channel. When the feature is disabled, the TV will continue on to the lowest channel and not turn off. 1. In Features menu, press the CH▲ / CH▼ button to select Channel Up Power Off.
FM Radio FM Radio Setup You can listen to FM radio stations that are combined with the cable TV signals using this TV. IMPORTANT: The FM radio source must be enabled in the SOURCE SETUP menu before using the FM Radio setup menu. Auto Program 1.
Troubleshooting PROBLEM CHECK • Make sure the TV set is powered – Power No Picture on Screen, No Sound from indicator is Red. • Speakers Turn on the TV using the “ON/OFF” power button. • Check the Brightness setting of the TV. •...
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