Contents Foreword Caution ............................3 Important Safety Instructions ...................... 4 Precaution ............................5 Overviewing the Monitor Viewing the Control Panel ......................10 Viewing the Connecting Panel ........................ 11 Viewing the Remote Control ........................13 Button Description ............................13 Loading the Batteries ..........................14 Reception Range of Remote Control ......................
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Contents Setting the Others Adjusting the Transparency of the OSD Window ..............34 PIP (Picture in Picture) ........................34 Changing the Size in PIP ........................35 Changing the Source in PIP ........................35 Picture Swap in PIP (Picture in Picture) ....................35 Position in PIP ............................
Caution CAUTION CAUTION - TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN - DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. - SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), CAUTION...
Important Safety Instructions Always be careful when using your the Monitor. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and maintaining your machine. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
Precaution In case of the following cases, unplug the unit from the wall outlet and contact qualified service center. - when power supply cord or plug is damaged. - If liquid has been spilled on the unit or if alien objects have fallen into the unit. - If the Monitor has been exposed to rain or water.
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Precaution Setting WARNING When installing the Monitor on a table, be careful Provide ventilation for the Monitor. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to protect it from not to place it too close to the edge of the table. overheating.
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Precaution Power CAUTION Use only the accessory cord designed for this product to prevent Unplug the Monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. shock. The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC Use a damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 100-240V, the power cord attached conforms to the following power supply voltage.
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Precaution Operation CAUTION Do not place anything containing Never add any attachments and/or Upon completion of any service or repairs to this the Monitor, ask the liquid on top of the Monitor. equipment without approval of the service technician to perform safety manufacturer.
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Precaution Operation WARNING Do not use new battery with old one. Put the batteries in right direction (+/-). Only use the specified batteries. - This can lead a fire or electric shock - Otherwise, it can make a fire, injury and - This make cause damaged the caused by leakage liquid from abused pollution caused by bursting of batteries.
Viewing the Control Panel OSD Button Position Front Panel /SELECT SOURCE MENU - VOL MOVE (PD42V76EM) OSD Button Input Source Select Stand By Up (See the box below) Remote Sensor Down (See the box below) Source/EXIT Stand By Menu/SET PD42V76EM (OPTIONAL) Remote Sensor VOL- Status/Power Indicator LED...
Viewing the Connecting Panel Back Panel and Jacks Back panel of the Monitor Back panel of the Monitor (PD42V76EM) PD42V76EM (OPTIONAL) PD42V76EM (OPTIONAL) (PD42V76EM) DVI & D-Sub (PC) Sound VIDEO2 Line Out HDMI RS-232C S-VIDEO D-Sub (PC) S-VIDEO/AV Sound COMPONENT1, 2 Speaker (optional) COMPONENT Sound1, 2 AC Power...
Viewing the Remote Control Button Description POWER Turn the PDP on and off. MUTE Temporarily cut the sound and restore it. A.Pos (auto position) Adjust the PC Screen. P.Size Choose the screen form. 16:9 ➔ Panorama ➔ Zoom1 ➔ Zoom2 ➔ 4:3 Bright.
Controls of the Remote Control Loading the Batteries Press on the cover and slide in the direction of the arrow. Load two AAA batteries, taking care that the + and - ends face the correct direction. Close the cover until it clicks. Reception Range of Remote Control SOURCE MENU...
Installation Table Stand Installation (optional) 1.18 inch(Min) 4 inch(10.16cm) 4 inch 4 inch (10.16cm) (10.16cm) 2.36 inch (5.99cm) • Table stand mount minimum allowable clearances for < The Monitor can be installed on the desk as shown above. > adequate ventilation. Installation PD42V76EM (OPTIONAL) (PD42V76EM)
Installation Wall Mount Installation (optional) < The Monitor can be installed on the wall as the picture above. > 1.18 inch (Min) 4 inch (10.16cm) 4 inch 4 inch (10.16cm) (10.16cm) 2.36 inch (5.99cm) • Install this Monitor a only in a location where adequate ventilation is available. OWNER'S MANUAL...
Connecting the VCR AV3 Input PD42V76EM (OPTIONAL) SOUND of AV2 Input S-VIDEO/AV AV1 Input S-VIDEO AV3 Input (PD42V76EM) SOUND of S-VIDEO/AV AV2 Input AV1 Input S-VIDEO Connecting the VCR With S-Video Connect a S-Video cable to the S-Video jacks of the VCR and the Monitor. Connect L (White), R (Red) sound cable (Composite) to the sound jacks of the VCR and the Monitor.
Connecting the DVD Connecting the DVD • Connect the three separate component video cables to the DVD player's Y, Pb and Pr jacks and to the component jacks on the Monitor. • Connect the audio cable to the DVD player's audio L (White) and R (Red) jacks and to the L and R audio jacks beside the component jacks on the Monitor.
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Connecting the DVD How to Use Turn on the DVD player. Supported Signals COMPONENT1 COMPONENT2 PC HDMI Press INPUT button on the remote control of the – – – 480i/60Hz Monitor and select HDMI, COMPONENT1 or 480p/60Hz – – – 576i/50Hz COMPONENT2.
Connecting the Set Top Box How to Connect Connect set top box video inputs to AV, COMPONENT, HDMI, PC or DVI jacks on the Monitor. Audio inputs to Audio sockets beside the L (White) and R (Red) audio jacks which you connect video inputs. PD42V76EM (OPTIONAL) (PD42V76EM) How to Use...
Connecting the PC ( D-Sub & DVI ) D-Sub 15pin (VGA) from PC DVI from PC PD42V76EM (OPTIONAL) D-Sub 15pin (VGA) from PC DVI from PC (PD42V76EM) Connecting a PC to the Monitor Connect a PC (15pin) video cable between the video output port on the PC and the PC port on the Monitor.
Basic Operation Turning the Monitor On/Off Press the Power button on the remote control. The Monitor will turn on and you will be ready to use its features. You can also use the Power button on the front panel. Select Source Press INPUT button on the remote control.
OSD Menu Structure • OSD (On Screen Display) allows users to control or adjust various features and settings in accordance with his/her preferences. • Press the Menu/Set button on the remote control to see the main OSD menu. Example of OSD Menu Picture Mode Standard...
Setting the Picture Changing the Picture Mode Your the Monitor has 3 automatic factory preset picture settings (Standard, Vivid and Mild). You can choose Standard, Vivid or Mild by pressing Picture button on the remote control (or by making a selection from the menu). Or you can select User which automatically recalls your personalized picture settings.
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Setting the Picture Contrast Adjust brightness difference between bright part of the screen and dark part. Distinct Vague Brightness Adjust brightness of the screen. Dark Bright Color Adjust deep and light color of the screen. Decrease Increase Sharpness Adjust vividness of the screen. Less sharp Sharp Tint...
Setting the Picture Changing the Color Temperature Your Monitor has 5 screen temperatures (color settings). Press Menu/Set button to display the main OSD menu. Picture Select the Picture main menu. Mode Standard Temperature Normal Press button to enter the picture menu. Color Enhancer Select Temperature and press Menu/Set button to Video NR...
Setting the Picture Video NR (Noise Reduction) This function automatically filters out and reduces the image noise and improves picture quality where receiving weak signals. Press Menu/Set button to display the main OSD menu. Picture Select the Picture main menu item. Mode Standard Temperature...
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Setting the Picture Screen Form Description 16:9 16:9 video : No change. 4:3 video : Expands 4:3 video signal horizontally to fit the 16:9 screen. Panorama 16:9 video : No change. 4:3 video : Expands 4:3 video horizontally to fit the 16:9 screen and to minimize distortion, sides are expanded more than center.
Setting the Picture ( PC ) In PC mode, you can adjust the H, V-Position, Divide, Phase and Auto Adjust. Also you can adjust them automatically. Position You can change H, V-Position, Divide and Phase in PC mode like usual PC monitors. You can also adjust them automatically.
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Setting the Picture ( PC ) H-Position V-Position Phase Mismatch Match OWNER'S MANUAL...
Setting the Sound In Sound menu, you can adjust balance, MTS (Multi-Track Sound), AVC (Auto Volume Control) and select the equalizer settings. Adjusting the Sound Balance This control allows you to adjust the balance of the left and right speaker output. Press Menu/Set button to display the main OSD menu.
Setting the Sound User Adjust You can use the OSD menu to change the Treble, Bass, Balance, and DRC according to your preference. Equalizer menu appear when you select User mode. Select User Mode (Previous page) Select a gain bar with button on the remote control and adjust it with button.
Setting the Others In Setup menu, you can adjust the transparency of the OSD menu and set PIP and others. Adjusting the Transparency of the OSD Window Adjust the transparency of the OSD menu. There are 8 step from 0 to 7. Press Menu/Set button to display the main OSD menu.
Setting the Others Changing the Size in PIP Change the size of the PIP window. There are 3 sizes: Small, Large, Twin. Select Size and press button. Adjust size function with button and press Menu/Set button. Small Large Twin Changing the Source in PIP Change the source of the PIP window.
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Setting the Others Picture Swap in PIP (Picture in Picture) Swap the sources of the main screen and the PIP window. Select Picture Swap and press Menu/Set button. Position in PIP Change the position of the PIP window. Size Small Source VIDEO Select Position with...
Setting the Others V-Chip Movie Block in V-Chip The Movie Block uses the motion picture association of America (MPAA) system, and its main application is for movies. When the rating controls is on, the Monitor will automatically block any programs that art coded with objectionable ratings (either MPAA or Monitor-Ratings).
Setting the Others Advanced You can Set ID, Burn Protect, Blue Back, Language and Front Key Lock in Advanced menu. Press Menu/Set button to display the main OSD menu. Setup Select the Setup main menu with button on Transparency the remote control. Caption Press Menu/Set button to enter the sub menu.
Setting the Others Language in Advanced Set the language to use in OSD. Supported languages are English, French, Spanish. Select Language and press Menu/Set button. Advanced Set ID Choose the Language with button and press Blue Back Exit button. Language English Front Key Lock Burn Protect...
Setting the Time In the Time menu, you can set the current time and auto power On/Off. Setting the Current Time Set the current time. Press Menu/Set button to display the main OSD menu. Time Select the Time main menu. Time Set AM 01:01 On Time...
Setting the Time Setting the On Volume Set the sound volume level when the Monitor power on automatically. Available only when the time is set and on time is on. Available only when the time is set and On Time is ON. Press Menu/Set button to display the main OSD menu.
Setting the Time Setting the Sleep Timer You can set your the Monitor to automatically turn off after a preset interval. If you turn off the Monitor in the state of setting up sleep time and turn on again, sleep time erased therefore Setup again.
OSD Menu Tree PICTURE Mode Contrast Standard Brightness Vivid Color Sharpness Mild Tint (Only For NTSC) User Recall Temperature WARM2, WARM1, NORMAL, COOL1, COOL2 Color Enhancer Video NR On/Off Video NR Color Enhancer On/Off Screen Form 16:9, PANORAMA, ZOOM1, ZOOM2, 4:3 Black Enhancer Black Enhancer On/Off SOUND...
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OSD Menu Tree SETUP Transparency Size Off, Small, Large, Twin Source Picture Swap Position Right Down, Right Up, Left Up, Left Down Caption CC1, CC2, Text1, Text2 V-Chip TV Block Movie Block Change Password V-Chip Blocking V-Chip Blocking On/Off Advanced Set ID 0~99 Blue Back...
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OSD Menu Tree TIME Time Set On Time On Time On/Off On Channel Selection Of Monitor Program On Volume 1~100 Off Time Off Time On/Off Sleep Off, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 Min [ PC MODE ] PICTURE Mode Contrast...
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OSD Menu Tree SOUND Balance Sound Mode Standard Movie Music News User Equalizer (Press Set) 100Hz, 500Hz, 1.5KHz, 5KHz, 10KHz Spatial Effect Spatial Effect On/Off AVC On/Off SETUP Transparency Size Off, Small, Large, Twin Source Picture Swap Position Right Down, Right Up, Left Up, Left Down Advanced Set ID 0~99...
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OSD Menu Tree TIME Time Set On Time ON TIME On/Off On Volume 1~100 Off Time Off Time On/Off Sleep Off, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180 Min OWNER'S MANUAL...
Troubleshooting If your Monitor is not working properly, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money. Quick Action for Possible Solution Problem • Check whether the Monitor is turned on. • Power cord inserted into wall outlet? No picture &...
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