Akai PDP4290 Owner's Instructions Manual
Akai PDP4290 Owner's Instructions Manual

Akai PDP4290 Owner's Instructions Manual

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Owner's Instructions
PDP4290
BN68-00394A-00(ENG)

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Instructions PDP4290 BN68-00394A-00(ENG)
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne corre- spondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.
  • Page 3: Fcc Information

    équipements produisant des interférences au suggestions. You may find the booklet called How Canada. to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems helpful. This booklet was prepared by European Notice the Federal Communications Commission. It is Products with the CE Marking comply with both available from the U.S.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    User Instructions Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game or when hooking up a PC to this Monitor) on the plasma monitor panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”.
  • Page 5: Setup

    Setup Your New Plasma Display Panel ...10 Remote Control Buttons ...12 Wall Installation Instructions ...14 Turning the PDP On and Off ...18...
  • Page 6: Your New Plasma Display Panel

    Your New Plasma Display Panel Front Panel POWER SOURCE, MENU, VOLUME (-,+), Remote Control Signal Receiver Press to turn SELECT ( , ), MUTE Aim the remote control towards the PDP on this spot on the Monitor. and off. Checking Accessories Remote Control/ PC Cable Video/Audio Cables...
  • Page 7: Remote Control Buttons

    Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Œ Power button Turns the PDP on and off. ´ Number buttons ˇ Display button Press to display information on the PDP screen. ¨ Menu button Displays the main on-screen menu. ˆ CH (Channel) and VOL (Volume) buttons Channel and Volume buttons are used for selecting menu items in the menu mode.
  • Page 8: Wall Installation Instructions

    Wall Installation Instructions Installation Notes Do not install the PDP in any location other than vertical walls. To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avoid the following places: • Do not install next to smoke and fire detectors. •...
  • Page 9 Remove four large screws from the rear side of the display. Insert the bolts and insulation sinto the four screwholes as shown in the follow- ing figure: Œ Bolt ´ Insulation holder Put the insulation rubber point protruding from the rear top of the display in the groove on the top of the wall attachment panel.
  • Page 10: Turning The Pdp On And Off

    Turning the Monitor(PDP) On and Off Turning the Monitor(PDP) On and Off Press the Power button on the remote control. The PDP will be turned on and you will be ready to use it’s features. You can also use the Power button on the front of the PDP.
  • Page 11 Connections (Connecting Speakers / Receiver) Connecting Speakers ...22 Connecting a VCR/Cable Box ...23 Connecting a DVD ...24 Connecting a Set-Top Box...25...
  • Page 12: Connecting Speakers

    Connecting Speakers Speaker Audio Cable Speaker Audio Cable External speakers MUST have a power handling capability of 7 watts minimum(impedance 8ohm). How to Connect Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP, matching the “+”...
  • Page 13: Connecting A Dvd

    Connecting a DVD (480i/480p) Power Plug Video (Y, P ) Cable Audio Cable How to Connect Connect a Video cable between the DVD Output jacks on the DVD and the Component1 Video Input (Y,P ) Input jacks on the PDP. Connect an Audio cable between the Audio Output jacks on the DVD and the Audio Input jacks (Component) on the PDP .
  • Page 14: Picture Control

    Picture Control Customizing the Picture ...28 Using Automatic Picture Settings ...29 Viewing the Picture-in-Picture...30 Changing the Screen Size ...33 Freezing the Picture ...34...
  • Page 15: Customizing The Picture

    Customizing the Picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness, Color, and Tint settings of your PDP. Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick left or right to select “Custom”. You will also see the items “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Sharpness”, “Color”...
  • Page 16: Viewing The Picture-In-Picture

    Viewing the Picture-in-Picture Selecting the PIP Screen Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the PIP: Just press “PIP” on the remote control. Move the joystick left or right to select “On”. The PIP image will appear in the corner of the screen.
  • Page 17: Changing The Screen Size

    Changing the Location of the PIP Image Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “PIP”, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the PIP location: Just press “Locate” in the cover on the remote control. Move the joystick up or down to select “Locate”, then move the joystick left or right to enter.
  • Page 18: Freezing The Picture

    Freezing the Picture Still Press the Still button on the remote control to freeze a mov- ing picture. Press again to cancel. Sound Control Customizing the Sound ...36 Using Automatic Sound Settings ...37 Using the Surround ...38...
  • Page 19: Customizing The Sound

    Customizing the Sound Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SOUND”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick left or right to select “Custom”. You will also see the items “Treble”, “Bass”, “Balance” and “Surround”. Move the joystick up or down to select the item you wish to change.
  • Page 20: Using The Surround

    Using the Surround Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SOUND”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select “Surround”, then move the joystick left or right to select “Concert”, “Hall”...
  • Page 21: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock This PDP has a built-in clock that will appear on screen when you press the Clock Display button on the remote control. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “TIME”, then press the joystick to enter.
  • Page 22: Setting The Timers

    Setting the Timers This PDP can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose. Before using the timers, you must set the PDP’s clock, as described previously. Setting the On/Off Timer Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “TIME”, then press the joystick to enter.
  • Page 23: Connecting Pc And Operation

    Connecting PC and Operation Connecting to a PC ...46 Adjusting the PC Screen ...50 Changing the Position of the Image ...51 Changing the Size of the Image ...52 Enlarging the Image (Zoom) ...53 Moving the Zoom Picture ...54 Picture Quality Adjustment ...55 Information ...58 Power Saver (PC mode only)...59...
  • Page 24: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC This PDP is not compatible with Macintosh PC. Power Plug PC (15pin) Audio Cable Cable Connecting a PC to the PDP Connect a PC (15pin) cable between the Video Output jack on the PC and the PC Input jack (15p D-SUB) on the PDP.
  • Page 25 How to Set up Your PC Software (Windows only) The Windows display-settings for a typical computer are shown below. However, the actual screens on your PC will probably be different, depending upon your particular version of Windows and your par- ticular video card.
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Pc Screen

    Adjusting the PC Screen Adjusting the R.G.B Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select “Color Control”, then move the joystick left or right to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select the item you want to change.
  • Page 27: Changing The Size Of The Image

    Changing the Size of the Image Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP” , then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the Size: Just press “Scaling”...
  • Page 28: Moving The Zoom Picture

    Moving the Zoom Picture Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Quick way to access the Panning : Just press “Zoom/Pan”...
  • Page 29 Frequency Adjustment Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select “Image Lock”, then move the joystick left or right to enter.
  • Page 30: Information

    Information Preset: • Press the RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick up or down to select “Miscella- neous”, then move the joystick left or right to enter.
  • Page 31: Function Description

    Function Description Selecting a Menu Language ......62 Setting the Multi Control ....... .63 Using the Key Lock .
  • Page 32: Selecting A Menu Language

    Selecting a Menu Language Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select “SETUP”, then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick left or right to select the appropri- ate language: English, Spanish, or French. Press the Menu button to exit. SETUP Language English...
  • Page 33: Using The Key Lock

    Using the Key Lock When Key Lock is set to ON, the buttons (SOURCE, MENU, VOLUME, SELECT , MUTE, POWER) on the front of the PDP will not operate. However, these buttons will operate when setting Key Lock OFF . Press the Menu button.
  • Page 34: Appendix

    Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Cable Box Codes DVD Codes Appendix Troubleshooting...68 Care and Maintenance ...69 Specifications ...70...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems and possible solutions. It may save you time and money. Problem Possible Solution Poor picture. Check all wire connections. The power indicator is The monitor is using its power management system. blinking amber.
  • Page 36: Specifications

    This PDP applies to Class B digital device. (Note: Class B system is for home use.) This PDP has been registered for residential use in terms of EMI. So it can be used in all areas as well as residential areas. PDP4290 Model Dimensions Display 1038.8 (W) X 89 (D) X 635 (H) mm ;...

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