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  • Page 1 Product Manual PDP 42"...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    ・Safety precautions Power Supply - Warning AC plug should not be touched with wet hands. It may cause an electric shock. ・It can cause an electrical shock. Power Supply - Warning Fully insert the plug into the outlet. ・If the connection is unstable, it may c a u s e a fire.

  • Page 3: Installation

    W a r n i ng : Serious injury or fatal injury may occur, if the indicated warning is not followed. C a u t i on : Minor injury or product damage may occur, if the indicated caution is not followed. I n s t a l l a t i o n - Warning Do not place any liquid and...

  • Page 4: Usage And Maintenance

    ・Safety precautions Usage and Maintenance - W a r n i n g During a thunderstorm, Do not insert any foreign unplug the power cord objects such as wires and and never touch t he drills into the PDP ventilation antenna cable.

  • Page 5: Considerations For Usage

    Considerations for Usage Still image (immovable) screen may cause permanent damage to PDP. 1. Lengthy display of still images from video games, banners, graphics and others may fatally damage the screen. 2. When using Picture-In-Picture, permanent damage may occur if the sub-image screen stays on the corner of screen for a long time.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ・Contents ・ Safety precautions ……………………………………………………………… 2 - Power Supply ………………………………………………………………… 3 - Installation - Usage and Maintenance ・ Considerations for Usage ・ ………………………………………………………………… 6 ~ 7 Contents User Guidance Information ・ …………………………………………………… 8 ~ 9 Names of each part ・ ……………………………………………………………………...
  • Page 7 ・ ………………………………………………………………………… 2 6 Still ・ ………………………………………………………………………… 2 6 Info ・ ……………………………………………………………………… 2 7 Menu Application ・ ………………………………………… 2 8 PSM (Picture Status Memory) ・ ………………………………… 2 9 Adjusting the screen in USER mode ・ …………………………………………… 3 0 ARC (Aspect Ratio Control) ・...

  • Page 8: Names Of Each Part

    ・Names of each part Front View Main Power Button - Please turn off the main power switch, if the PDP will not be used for a long period of time. Remote controller Receiving Sensor Power Supply Indication Lamp Standby : Red On : Green Input Selection Button Standby...

  • Page 9: Back View

    Back View External Speaker Connection Terminal (8Ω) AV input (composite) Terminal RGB PC Input Terminal (VGA / SVGA / XGA) RS-232C Terminal Component (DVD / DTV) Input Terminal (480i / 480p / 720p/ 1080i) S-Video Terminal Audio Input Terminal (S-Video, Component, DVI) AC Input Terminal...

  • Page 10: Options

    ・Options Options ※ To improve the quality of the PDP, specification is subject to change without notice. Please contact your dealer for current options available. Desktop Stand Ceiling - M o u n t B r a c k e t S p e a k e r Adjustable - Angle Audio Cable...

  • Page 11: Accessories

    Accessories ※ The configuration of the components may look different from the following illustration. RGB Cable User's Manual Battery 1.5V( AAA×2) DVI Adapter Remote Controller Power Cord Video Cable : U.S.A only Scart - RCA C a b l e : Europe only : Middle East only...

  • Page 12: Installing The Pdp

    ・Installing the PDP Installing on the wall ▶ You can install PDP in wall-mounted style as shown in the figure above. Things to consider ・Please secure enough space for safe use. (Please refer to A and B.) ・Installation of the PDP in an improperly ventilated location can cause a fire or damage to the PDP due to increased temperature.

  • Page 13: Installing On A Desktop

    Installing on a desktop ・ This is not floor-standing unit. ▶ You can install PDP in a desktop style as shown in the figure above. Things to consider ・Do not install on an unstable location with support area smaller than the PDP. ・Please refer to the desktop stand user's manual for details of installation.

  • Page 14: Remote Controller

    ・Remote controller ※ Functions of remote controller buttons The remote controller is using Infra-Red (IR). Point it towards the front of the PDP. The remote controller may not work correctly if it is operated out of range or out of angle.

  • Page 15: Inserting Batteries Into Remote Controller

    If remote controller does not work 1. Check the polarity (+,-) of the batteries in the remote controller. 2. Check that the batteries have power. 3. Check that the PDP is powered and that it is properly plugged in. 4. Check if any three-wavelength lamp, special fluorescent or neon sign is turned on near the PDP. Inserting batteries into remote controller 1.

  • Page 16: Connecting To The Vcr

    ・Connecting to the VCR ・Connecting to the Cable TV Connecting to the VCR Connecting to the AV Input (composite) terminal Connect the audio/video cable from audio/ video output terminal of VCR to the AV Input terminal of PDP. (yellow is for video, white is for audio ( R ) ( L ) (left), red is for audio (right)).
  • Page 17 Connecting to the Cable TV In order to watch cable TV, subscribe to your local cable TV company and install a separate converter (Set-Top-Box). Connecting to the AV Input (composite) terminal ( R ) ( L ) Connect the audio/ video cable from audio/ video output terminal of the Set- Top-Box to the AV Input terminal of PDP.

  • Page 18: Connecting To The Camcorder/ Video Game Console

    ・Connecting to the Camcorder/ Video game console ・Connecting to the DVD player Connecting to the Camcorder/ Video game console Connecting to the AV Input (composite) terminal Connect the audio/ video cable from audio/ video output terminal of the camcorder/ video game console to the AV Input terminal of the PDP. (yel- ( R ) ( L ) low is for video, white is for audio (left), red is for audio (right)).
  • Page 19 Connecting to the DVD player ( R ) ( L ) V i d e o A u d i o < D V D > How to watch DVD 1. Turn on the PDP monitor and press 2. Use to select component and then press 3.

  • Page 20: Connecting To The Dtv Receiver

    ・Connecting to the DTV receiver Connecting to the Component terminal/ Connecting to the DVI-I terminal <Back view of the monitor> <Digital broadcasting> Connecting to the component terminal/ Connecting to the RGB terminal ・A separate Set-Top-Box may be required to receive digital broadcasting. ・In 1080i mode of DTV mode, the screen size selection is disabled, but fixed to 16:9 the screen size does not change.
  • Page 21 Connecting to the DVI-I terminal Some of DTV receivers (Set-Top-Box) have an RGB connector (D-sub 15 pin) instead of a component output. The DVI adapter, which provides this connection terminal for the PDP, may be used for this con- nection. Connect the DVI adapter into the VGA cable and connect to the PDP DVI-I input terminal.

  • Page 22: Connecting To The Pc

    ・Connecting to the PC Connecting to the DVI-I terminal Connecting to the Analog RGB Connecting to the Analog RGB terminal Connect DVI adapter into VGA D-Sub cable, then connect to the PDP DVI-I input terminal. Connect the other end of the VGA Cable to D-sub Video output terminal of PC. Connect audio cable from the audio output terminal of PC to DVI audio input terminal of the PDP.
  • Page 23 How to use as PC Monitor 1. Turn on the PDP and press on the remote controller. 2. Use to select RGB1(Analog) and then press (If the PC output is set to Digital, select RGB2(Digital).) 3. This PDP does not support Plug & Play function. When setting the PDP, select default. 4.

  • Page 24: Powering The Pdp

    ・Powering the PDP ・Selecting input source Prior to using the PDP Insert the power plug. Connect external equipment properly. ・Please use only after carefully reading this manual. ・Check the power connection to the AC outlet and the connection of AC input to the PDP. Power On/ Off ・...
  • Page 25 Selecting input source Select the required input using in the pop up menu by pressing and then select with Press Composite button, S-VIDEO button, COMPONENT button, RGB1 button, and RGB2 button on the remote. Ex) When selecting Analog RGB, press RGB1 button.

  • Page 26: Volume

    ・VOLUME - Adjusting the volume・MUTE - To mute the sound ・STILL - To pause the screen・INFO - To check the current state ・MENU - Checking the menu VOLUME - Adjusting the volume Press for the volume increasing and press MUTE - To mute the sound Press .
  • Page 27 MENU - Checking the menu If input selections are "AV Input (composite)", "S-video", and "Component", the video menu is activated. If input selections are "RGB1" or "RGB2", the computer menu is activated. The remote controller should be used for detailed menu settings and to change the settings. Press to move the cursor bar up and down in the menu as shown in the figure.

  • Page 28: Psm (Picture Status Memory)

    ・PSM (Picture Status Memory) ・Adjusting the screen in USER mode PSM (Picture Status Memory) Press Press repeatedly to select the desired screen. Standard Dynamic Press 1. Press to move to 2. Press to get into a sub menu. 3. Select the required mode with ・...
  • Page 29 Adjusting the screen in USER mode This is available when input signals are one of "AV input(composite)", "S-Video", and "Component". ・ Adjustment is possible either in one of preset modes or in User mode. ・ User defined values are stored in the User mode. Press 1.

  • Page 30: Arc (Aspect Ratio Control)

    ・ARC (Aspect Ratio Control) ・Watching PIP ARC (Aspect Ratio Control) Press Press repeatedly to select the desired screen size. Zoom 16 : 9 16 : 9 4 : 3 Screen Size ・ 16 : 9 - It is a full screen size format. ・...
  • Page 31 Watching PIP (Picture In Picture) Press The followings will be displayed : Press PIP [Large] PIP [Small] This function will work on Analog RGB, Digital RGB, Composite, S-video, and Component signals as inputs to main screen and Composite, S-Video and Component (480i) as inputs to sub-screen. When watching PIP, the main screen and the sub-screen may have differences in the quality of screen color.

  • Page 32: Pc Mode

    ・PC mode Adjusting the computer screen This is an auto adjustment for Analog RGB only. Auto adjustment On Analog RGB use Auto adjustment, When the screen is not focused or centered. 1. Press 2. You may have to press multiple times to auto-adjust properly. 3.
  • Page 33 Manual adjustment Use this if fine adjustment is required after auto adjustment. Press 1. Press to move to 2. Press to get into the sub menu. 3. Select the item to adjust with 4. Adjust the setting value w i t h Press after making adjustments to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 34: Color Tone (Pre-Set)

    ・Color Tone (Pre-set) ・Color Tone (Manual adjustment) Color Tone (Pre-set) P r e s s 1. Press to move to 2. Press to get into a sub menu. 3. Select the item "Color Tone" with 4. Select the required color among "Cool", "Normal", "Warm", and "User" with Press after making adjustments to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 35 Color Tone (Manual adjustment) P r e s s 1. Press to move to 2. Press to get into a sub menu. 3. Select the item "Color Tone" with 4. Select "User" with 5. Press 6. Select the item to adjust with 7.

  • Page 36: Ssm (Sound Status Memory)

    ・SSM (Sound Status Memory) ・Equalizer SSM (Sound Status Memory) Listening to the selected sound: Press ※ Select the pre-set sound mode by pressing the SSM button. Standard Music Press 1. Press to move to 2. Press to get into sub menu. 3.

  • Page 37: Equalizer

    Equalizer Adjustment is possible in any equalizer mode and will be stored in the user mode. Press 1. Press to move to 2. Press to get into the sub menu. 3. Select equalizer with 4. Press , then the equalizer menu pop up. 5.

  • Page 38: Stereo

    ・Stereo ・Reset Stereo (How to set stereo) If TV signal reception is poor, the separation of stereo will be bad and noisy. In this occasion, set the stereo to mono. Press 1. Press to move to 2. Press to get into the sub menu. 3.
  • Page 39 Reset (Factory default) It resets all of the parameters to the factory default. Press 1. Press to move to 2. Press to get into the sub menu. 3. Reset by pressing Press after making adjustments to return to the previous menu. ※...

  • Page 40: Language

    ・Language ・Half Tone Language It adjusts the language of the OSD(On Screen Display) menu. Press 1. Press to move to 2. Press to get into the sub menu. 3. Select the "Language" with 4. Select the desired language with Press after making adjustments to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 41 Half Tone It changes the background color of the menu frame. It can be set in a semitransparent or opaque manner. Press 1. Press to move to 2. Press to get into the sub menu. 3. Select "Half Tone" menu with 4.

  • Page 42: Panel Protection

    ・Panel Protection ・PBP Mode Panel Protection (How to set the panel protection function) ※ It is recommended that the panel protection mode be used on a paused/ frozen screen or on a screen on which a company's logo remains for a long period. ※...
  • Page 43 PBP Mode ・ It changes the ratio of the PBP screen from 16:9 to 4:3. Press 1. Press to move to 2. Press to get into the sub menu. 3. Select "PBP Mode" menu with 4. Select "Mode 1" or "Mode 2" by pressing Press after making adjustments to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 44: Current Time Setting

    ・Current Time setting ・On Time / Off Time (Time setting) Current Time ( How to set the current time) It sets the current time and then the automatic turn on/off can be set. The time settings are retained only if the main power is on. If the Main power is off, the time is reset.
  • Page 45 On Time / Off Time (Time setting) Current Time must be set correctly for this function to work. Press 1. Press to move to 2. Press to get into the sub menu. 3. Select "On Time" or "Off Time" with Move to "Hour"...

  • Page 46: On Time Volume

    ・On Time Volume ・Sleep Timer On Time Volume (How to set the volume) Current time must be set correctly for this function to work. Press 1. Press to move to 2. Press to get into the sub menu. 3. Select "On Time Volume" with 4.

  • Page 47: Sleep Timer

    Sleep Timer It sets time to make automatic turn off for the sleeping. Press The selection of the sleep timer will appear. Sleep Timer: Sleep Timer: OFF Sleep Timer: Sleep Timer: 120 Minute To disable the sleep timer set it to "Sleep Timer: OFF" by pressing ※...

  • Page 48: Trouble Shooting

    ・Trouble shooting In case a problem occurs with your PDP TV, please take the following steps first. If you still have the problem, turn the power off and contact your dealer or an authorized service center. • Screen related Matters Problem The screen does not appear.

  • Page 49: Stereo 3

    • Sound related Matters Problem 1. Press the "Mute"button. (page 26) 2. Increase the sound by pressing volume adjustment 3. Check if voice terminal of external input is connected Screen appears, 4. Check if speaker cables are connected properly. but there is no sound. 5.

  • Page 50: Supporting Display Mode

    ・Trouble shooting ・Supporting display mode • Others Problem remote controller does not work. PDP TV makes strange noise. PDP TV indication lamp is On. This PDP TV is for household use and registered as suitable on electromagnetic waves. Therefore, you can use it in every location as well as residential areas. Action 1.
  • Page 51 Supporting display mode It is optimal screen when the resolution is 640 x 480. Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 31.47 37.86 640×480 37.50 31.47 720×400 35.15 37.88 800×600 48.88 46.88 48.36 56.48 1024×768 60.02 Considerations in Installation If any signal of unsupported resolution is input, the "Out of Range" message appears. Vertical Frequency (Hz)

  • Page 52: Specifications

    ・MEMO ・Specifications Component Mode [ Y, C Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) 7 2 0×4 8 0 7 2 0×4 8 0 7 2 0×4 8 0 1 2 8 0×7 2 0 1 2 8 0×7 2 0 1 9 2 0×1 0 8 0 1 9 2 0×1 0 8 0 Specifications Aspect Ratio...
  • Page 53 MEMO...

  • Page 54: User Information

    ・MEMO ・User information MEMO...
  • Page 55 User information Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limit for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

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