50” wide plasma television with digital tuner (56 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sansui HDPDP4200A
Page 1
OWNER’S MANUAL 42” WIDE PLASMA DISPLAY HDPDP4200A ATTENTION If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required programming code. IF CONTACT WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE IS REQUIRED PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER READY PRIOR TO THE CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE –...
Page 2
RAIN OR MOISTURE. FCC Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement (Part 15): The Sansui HDPDP4200, WIDE PLASMA DISPLAY complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instruction. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The unit emits heat when in operation. Do not place any covers or blankets on the unit, this may cause overheating. Do not block ventilation holes, or set up near radiators. Do not place in direct sunshine. When placing on a shelf leave 10 cm (4 inches) free space around the entire unit.
Contents PREPARATIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............. 4 IMPORTANT NOTICE ..............4 Contents ..................5 Features ..................6 Power source ................6 Parts and functions ............... 7 Remote control ................8 Connections to other equipment ..........12 Setting the language ..............
Features • Picture Adjustments Using The Remote Control - The On-Screen display allows precise remote control adjustment of BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS. • Programmable Display Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, the Plasma Display can be programmed up to 120 minutes to turn off automatically.
Parts and functions Side Front PHONE jack AUDIO (L/R) VIDEO IN jacks S-Video IN jack *VOLUME POWER Remote sensor buttons button *CURSOR buttons INPUT button STANDBY/ON indicator * To display the menu screen. Press both VOLUME buttons at the same time to display the menu screen. CURSOR buttons and VOLUME buttons can be used to select the desired setting during the menu...
Remote control * You can use these buttons to operate your VCR, Cable/Satellite box or DVD after you have programmed the re- mote control for the code that oper- ates your VCR, Cable/Satellite box or DVD (see page 10 and 11). 1.
Page 9
Remote control Before using the remote control, batteries must first be installed. Use two "AAA" size batteries. The batteries may last approximately HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES one year depending on how much the remote control is used. For 1. Open the battery compartment cover. best performance, it is recommended that batteries should be replaced on a yearly basis, or when the remote operation becomes erratic.
Connections to other equipment The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the Plasma Display is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The connection diagrams below are offered as suggestions.
Page 13
Connections to other equipment To connect the Plasma Display to a DVD player/Satellite receiver If your DVD player or Satellite receiver has a S-Video out jack, connect cords as shown. Rear lower of the Plasma Display To S-VIDEO IN 1 (or 2) To S-Video OUT To AUDIO IN 1 (or 2)
Page 14
Connections to other equipment To connect the Plasma Display to a DTV receiver/set-top box If you connect a DTV receiver/set-top box, connect your Plasma Display to a DTV receiver/set-top box using a component video cord. Rear lower of the Plasma Display To COMPONENT IN 1 (or 2) To Audio OUT Audio cord (not supplied)
Page 15
Connections to other equipment To connect the Plasma Display to a HDMI or a DVI device The HDMI input receives digital audio and uncompressed video from a HDMI device or uncompressed digital video from a DVI device. When you connect to a DVI device with a HDMI-to-DVI adapter cable, it transfers only the video signal. Separate analog audio cords are required.
Page 16
Connections to other equipment To connect the Plasma Display to a camcorder To playback from a camcorder, connect the camcorder to the Plasma Display as shown. Side of the Plasma Display To Audio/Video OUT Audio/Video cord (not supplied) To connect the Plasma Display to a Game The Plasma Display can also be used as a display device for many video games.
Setting the language You can choose from three different Press MENU. The menu screen will appear. languages (English, French and Spanish) for the on-screen displays. Press to select SETUP menu. LANGUAGE ENGLISH CLOSED CAPTION PICTURE SIZE PICTURE SCROLL CINEMA MODE FILM SELECT ADJUST...
Display operation VOLUME Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL + or – . The volume level will be indicated on the screen by white bars. As the volume level increases, so do the number of bars. If the volume V O L U M E decreases, the number of white bars also decreases.
Selecting the video input source/Labeling the video input source Selecting the video input source Press INPUT SELECT to view SOURCE SELECTION a signal from another device 0: VIDEO1 connected to your Plasma 1: VIDEO2 2: VIDEO3 Display, such as a VCR or DVD 3: COMPONENT1 4: COMPONENT2 5: HDMI...
Closed Caption WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This Plasma Display has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs. Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers and may translate and display text in another language if broadcast. Captions: This Closed Caption Mode will display text on the screen in English or another language if broadcast.
Setting the V-Chip An age limitation can be set to restrict children from viewing or hearing violent scenes or picture that you may choose to exclude. The restriction applies to “TV RATING” and “MOVIE RATING” if this data is transmitted. You may set this restriction separately. To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password.
Page 22
Setting the V-Chip To set the V-CHIP Press MENU, then press select LOCKS menu. V-CHIP SET PANEL LOCK NEW PASSWORD SELECT ADJUST Press to display the password entering mode. Use number buttons (0-9) to enter your PASSWORD password, then press ENTER. The LOCKS menu appears.
Page 23
Setting the V-Chip To change the password Press MENU, then press to select LOCKS menu. V-CHIP SET PANEL LOCK NEW PASSWORD SELECT ADJUST Press to display the password entering mode. Use the number buttons (0-9) to enter your PASSWORD password, then press ENTER.
Setting the panel lock You can lock the front panel To lock the front panel buttons to prevent your settings from being changed accidentally Press MENU, then press (by children, for example). When to select LOCKS menu. the panel lock is ON, all control V-CHIP SET PANEL LOCK NEW PASSWORD...
Setting the picture size You can view 480i and 480p Selecting the picture size format programs in a variety of picture sizes—NATURAL, CINEMA Press MENU. Press WIDE1, CINEMA WIDE2, CINEMA select SETUP menu. WIDE3, and FULL. Press to select LANGUAGE ENGLISH CLOSED CAPTION “PICTURE SIZE”.
Page 26
Setting the picture size NOTES: CINEMA WIDE2 picture size (for letter box programs) • The PICTURE SIZE feature is not available for some program The entire picture is uniformly formats (such as 1080i or 720p). enlarged—it is stretched the same Such formats will display in FULL.
Setting the picture scroll You can scroll the picture in CINEMA WIDE2 and CINEMA Press MENU in CINEMA WIDE3 WIDE2 or CINEMA WIDE3 mode. LANGUAGE ENGLISH Then press to select CLOSED CAPTION PICTURE SIZE SETUP menu. PICTURE SCROLL CINEMA MODE FILM SELECT ADJUST...
Selecting the cinema mode A smoother motion may be To set the CINEMA MODE to FILM obtained by setting the CINEMA MODE to FILM when you view a Press MENU, then press DVD from the DVD player con- to select SETUP menu. nected with the component input.
Adjusting the picture preference You can select four picture modes—SPORTS, STANDARD, Press MENU, then press MOVIE, and MEMORY—as de- select PICTURE menu. scribed in the following table: PICTURE PREFERENCE SPORTS BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS SELECT ADJUST Press to select “PICTURE PREFERENCE”.
Picture control adjustment Press MENU, then press to select PICTURE menu. PICTURE PREFERENCE SPORTS BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS SELECT ADJUST Press to select the item you want to adjust, then press PICTURE PREFERENCE SPORTS BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS SELECT ADJUST Press...
Selecting the color temperature/Resetting your picture adjustment Selecting the color temperature Change the picture quality by selecting from three preset color temperatures—COOL, MEDIUM, and WARM: Press MENU, then press select PICTURE menu. PICTURE PREFERENCE SPORTS BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS SELECT ADJUST Press...
Sound control adjustment/Turning off the built-in speakers Sound control adjustment Sound controls are factory preset but you can adjust them indi- vidually as follows: Press MENU, then press select AUDIO menu. B A S S T R E B L E B A L A N C E S P E A K E R S H D M I...
Selecting the HDMI audio input source/Selecting the BBE/ Resetting your audio adjustment Selecting the HDMI audio input source When you use HDMI AUDIO IN jacks with HDMI or DVI device, you must select HDMI audio input source from “HDMI” or “DVI”. Press MENU.
Screen Saver function When a still picture is displayed INVERSION/FULL WHITE for an extended period of time, a Assists in preventing retained images on the screen. “ghost” image may permanently appear on the screen. Press MENU, then press to select OPTION menu. Press to select “SCREEN VIDEO LABEL...
Picture control adjustment in the PC mode PC Monitor Menu There are a number of picture and audio settings you can adjust to optimize the performance of the unit in PC mode. Press INPUT SELECT repeatedly to select PC mode. Press MENU.
Sound control adjustment in the PC mode Press MENU during PC mode, then press select PC AUDIO menu. BASS TREBLE BALANCE HDMI HDMI RESET SELECT ADJUST Press to select the item you want to adjust, then press BASS TREBLE BALANCE HDMI HDMI RESET...
Troubleshooting Use the following check list for troubleshooting if you have problems with your Plasma Display. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS •...
LIMITED WARRANTY 42” WIDE PLASMA DISPLAY ORION warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use and conditions for a period of 90 days from date of original purchase in the United States. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to a manufacturing defect or malfunction during the first ninety (90) days from date of original purchase, ORION will provide in-home repair service by an ORION authorized Independent Service Center at no charge.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the HDPDP4200A and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers