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Akai PDP4290 Owner's Instructions Manual

Akai PDP4290 Owner's Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 PDP4290...
  • Page 2 Warning! Important Safety Instructions CAUTION CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside, It is dangerous to make any kind of contact...
  • Page 3 ThankYoufor Choosing AKAI Thank you for choosing AKAI! Your new AKAI product represents the latest in television technology. designed it with easy4o-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the best products in its (:lass. are proud...
  • Page 4 •Protect the power cord. Power supply cords should be routed so that they won't be walked on orpinched by objects placed on or against them. Pay p articular attention tocords atplugs, convenience recepta- cles, and t he p oint where they exit from the u nit. •...
  • Page 5 FCC Information User Instructions The party responsible for product compliance: USA. The Federal Communications Commission Radio 1500 Olympic Boulevard Santa Monica, California 90404 Frequency Interference Statement includes the fol- lowing warning: Tel) 888-697-2247 fax) 310-664-8064 NOTE: This equipment has been tested found to comply...
  • Page 6 User Instructions @ ScreenImageretention 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 it can cause screen image retention.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Tableof Contents Setup C0eeectingPCand Operation Your New Plasma Display Panel ......Connecting to a PC .......... Remote Control Buttons ........Adjusting the PC Screen ........Wall hlstallation Instructions ......Changing the Position of the Image ....Turrfing time PDP On and Off ......Changing the Size of the Image ......

  • Page 9: Setup

    _,,_ A Setup Your New Plasma Display Panel ............ Remote Control Buttons ..............Wall Installation Instructions ............Turning the PDP On and Off ............

  • Page 10: Your New Plasma Display Panel

    YourNew PlasmaDisplayPanel POWER SOURCE, MENU,VOLUME(-,+), Remote Control Signal Receiver Aim the remote control towards PF@SS to turn SELECT ( V,A), MUTE the PDPon this spot on the Monitor. and off.
  • Page 11 0 ExternalSpeakerOutjacks l_ S-VideoInputjack Connect external speakers, Connect a S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR or DVD player. O PC(RGB) I nputjack(15pin) Q AudioInput (Video/Componentl/2/PC(RGB)) Connect to the video output jack on your jacks O Component Video Inputjacks (Y/Pb/Pr) Connect a audio signal from...

  • Page 12: Remote Control Buttons

    Q Aspect button Press to change the screen size, 0 Mode button Selects a target device to be controlled by the AKAI remote control tie,, VCR, Cable, or DVD players). _) Clock Display button Press to display clock on the PDP screen,...
  • Page 13 _)VCR control buttons Controls VCR tape functions: Stop, Rewind, Play/Pause, Fast Forward. SET button Used during setup of this remote control, so that it will work compatibly with other devices (VCR, (:able box, DVD, etc.) _) Clock set button Press to set clock. PIP control buttons Source...

  • Page 14: Wall Hlstallation 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 fire detectors. •...
  • Page 15 0 Installing theDisplay onthe Wall Attachment Pand See the drawing of the wall attachment panel shown in page 14 to check the stability of the wall where the PDP is to be installed, If the wall is not enough strong to support the PDP, strengthen the wall...
  • Page 16 Remove four large screws from the rear side of the display, iiiiiiiiiiiii!iii%iii?ii!%i_i_ Insert the bolts insulation sJnto the four screwholes as shown in the follow- ing figure: 0 _olt Insulation holder Put the insulation rubber point protruding from the rear top or the display the groove on the top of the wall attachment...
  • Page 17 @ Separating the Display from the Wall Attachment Pand Remove the fixing bolts from both sides (left and right) of the wall attachment panel. Lift and pull bottom of the display a small amount, to separate the insulation holder point from the bottom of the...

  • Page 18: Turrfing Time Pdp On And Off

    OnandOff Turning the Turning the[v]onitor(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 or the Notes: •...
  • Page 19 Displaying StatusInformation Press the Display button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Screen size, Resolution, Current time, screen mode. Displaying Clock Press the Clock Display button on the remote control. The Current time will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 21 (Connecting Speakers / Receiver) Connecting Speakers ............Connecting a VCR/Cabie Box ............Connecting a DVD ..............Connecting a Set-Top Box ..............

  • Page 22: Connecting Speakers

    Connecting Speakers Yr External speakers MUST have a power handling capability of 7 watts minimum(impedance 8ohm). Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP, matching the "+" "-" ends of the (:able with the diagram on the PDP.

  • Page 23: Connecting A Vcrzcable Box

    Connecting a VCR/CableBox Video/decodificador de cable Connect Video/S-Video cable between the Video/S-Video Outputjack on the VCR/Cable box and the Video Inputjack on the PDP. • For better video, use an S-Video cable. Connect an Audio cable between the Audio Outputjacks on the VCR/Cable box and Audio...

  • Page 24: Connecting A Dvd

    Connecting a DVD Connect a Video (:able between the DVD Output jacks on the DVD the Component1 Video Input (Y,P_,P,) Input jacks on the PDP. Connect an Audio (:able between the Audio Output jacks on the DVD and the Audio Input jacks (Component)

  • Page 25: Connecting A Set-Top Box

    Connecting aSet.Top Box(480p/720p/108 Receptor de DTV Connect a Video cable between the Set-Top Box (Y, Pb,Pr) Output jacks on the Set-Top Box and the Component 2 Video Input (Y, Pb,Pr) Input jacks on the PDP. Connect an Audio (:able between the Audio Output jacks...

  • Page 27: Picture Control

    Picture Control Customizing the Picture ..............Using Automatic Picture Settings ............ Viewing the Pictureqn-Picture ............Changing the Screen Size ............Freezing the Picture ..............

  • Page 28: 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 enter. button, then press the joystick Move the joystick left or right to select "Custom". You will also see the items...

  • Page 29: Usingautomatic Picture Settings

    UsingAutomatic Picture Settings Your PDP has automatic picture settings that allow you to adjust the video display easily. Press the Menu enter. button, then press thejoystick Move thejoystick left or right to select "Custom", "Standard", "Mild", or "Dynamic" picture setting. •...

  • Page 30: Viewing The Picturedn-Picture

    Viewingthe Picture.in.Picture Selecting the PLP Screen Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down select "PIP", then press the joystick to enter. Move the joystick left or right to select "On'. PIP image will appear in the corner of the screen.
  • Page 31 Selecting anExternal Signal You (;an use PIP to view a signal from an external source, such as a VCR. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select "PIP", then press the joystick enter. Move the joystick up or down to select "Source",...
  • Page 32 Changing theLocation ofthePiP image Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select "PIP", then press thejoystick enter. Move the joystick up or down to select "[ocate", then move the joystick left or right to enter. Move the joystick to move the PIP screen...

  • Page 33: Changing The Screensize

    Changing the ScreenSize (When entering the Video mode) When you press the Aspect button on the remote control, the PDP's screen mode should appear sequence. The screen displays in this order: Wide, Panorama, Zoom1, Zoom2, Stretch, 4:3. • If you watch a still image or the 4:3...

  • Page 34: 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.
  • Page 35 SoundControl Customizing the Sound ..............Using Automatic Sound SetUngs ............ Using the Surround ..............

  • Page 36: Customizing Time Sound

    Customizingthe Sound Press the Menu button, Move the joystick up or down to select "BOUND", then press the joystick to enter, Move thejoystick left or right to select "Custom", You will also see the items "Treble", "Bass", "Balance" "Surround", Move the joystick up or down to select...

  • Page 37: Usingautomatic Soundsettings

    UsingAutomatic SoundSettings 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", "Standard", "Music", "Movie" or "Speech" sound setting. Press the Menu button to exit.

  • Page 38: Using Thesurround

    Using theSurround I)ress _he Menu button, Move the_oystick 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" or "Stadium".
  • Page 39 :_¸¸ i £ ;!!i: i_iii £ i_:_ i I; ¸ _' A iiiii i} Time Setting Setting the Clock ........Setting the Sleep Timer ......... Setting the Timers ........

  • Page 40: Setting The Clock

    Settingthe Clock This PDP has a built-in clock that will appear on screen when you press the Clock Display button on the remote controh Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select "TIME", then press the joystick enter.

  • Page 41: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Settingthe Sleep Timer You can set your PDP to automatically turn off after a preset interval. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select "TIME", then press the joystick enter. :::?i:0_,,,0:i,, iii_ ¸ I Move the joystick up or down to select "Sleep Timer".

  • Page 42: Setting The Timers

    Settingthe Timers This PDP can be set to turn on or off automatically at specific times that you choose. Before using timers, you must set the PDP's (:lock, as described previously. Settin 9 the On/Off Timer Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select "TIME", then press the joystick enter.
  • Page 43 Move thejoystick left or right to select "Off", then move the joystick up or down to select "On". If you want to set the Off Time, move the joystick down to select "Off Time". Set the "Off Time"just as you set "On Time".
  • Page 45 Connecting PCandOperation [ _ Connecting to a PC ..............Adjusting the PC Scleen ..............Changing the Position o[ the hTlage ..........Changing the Size o[ the image ............ Enlarging the image (Zoom) ............Moving the Zoom Picture .............. Picture ©uality Adjustment ............

  • Page 46: Connecting To A Pc

    Connecting to a PC This PDP is not compatible with Macintosh Power Plug PC (15pin) Audio Cable Cable Connect a PC (15pin) cable between the Video Outputjack on the PC and the PC Inputjack (15p D-SUB) on the PDP. • For an explanation of Component video, see your...
  • Page 47 Pin Configuration • 15Pin Signal Cable (based protruded pin) _#, No _C OUT Red {_} £ed (R) Green/G) Greel_ Blue Blue Grounding Ground Grour,ding (obq Ground f_g IDDCI Re{_ (R} Gr0und IR) Grounding Green {G i Gro ndit_g Green IG} Glean4 IBI Grounding Blue/B} GIoun_...
  • Page 48 (If not, contact your computer manufacturer or AKAI Dealer,) On the windows screen, select in the following sequence : Start _ Settings -_ Control Panel. When the control...
  • Page 49 Notes; Both screen position an(:] size will vary, depending on the type of PC monitor its resolution. The table below shows all of the display modes that are supported: Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Dot X Line Video signal Frequency(Hz) polarity polarity Frequency(KHz) X 350...

  • Page 50: Adjusting The Pcscreen

    Adjusting the PCScreen Adjusting theR,G,B Preset: • Press the ROB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button, then press thejoystick enter. Move the joystick up or down to select "Color Control", then move thejoystick left or right to enter.

  • Page 51: Changing The Position Of The Image

    Changing t hePosition o f theImage After connecting t he PDPto your PC,adjustthe positionof the screen if it is notwell-aligned. Preset: Press the RGB button to select the PC mode, • Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select "SETUP",...

  • Page 52: Changing The Sizeof The Image

    Changing the Sizeof the Image Preset: • Pressthe RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select "SETUP", then press the joystick enter. Move the joystick up or down to select "Scaling", then move...

  • Page 53: Enlarging The Image Zoom)

    Enlarging the Image Zoom) Preset: • Pressthe RGB button to select the PC mode, Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select "SETUP", then press thejoystick enter. Move the joystick up or down to select "Zoom/Pan- ning", then move...

  • Page 54: Movingthe Zoompicture

    Movingthe ZoomPicture Preset: • Pressthe RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select "SETUP", then press the joystick enter. Lmlguage < Engtmtl Scaag _" _ z00mP_nmna Image Lock Move the joystick up or down to select...

  • Page 55: Picture ©Uality Adjustment

    Picture QualityAdjustment Picture Automatic Adjustment On/Off 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 enter. Move the joystick up or down to select "Image Lock",...
  • Page 56 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 enter. Move thejoystick up or down to select "Image lock", then move thejoystick...
  • Page 57 Fine T uning (Phase) Preset: • Pressthe RGB button to select the PC mode, Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select "SETUP", then press the joystick enter. Move the joystick up or down to select "Image Lock", then...

  • Page 58: Information

    Information Preset: • Pressthe RGB button to select the PC mode. Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select "SETUP", then press the joystick enter. Move the joystick up or down to select "Miscella- neous", then move the joystick left or right enter.

  • Page 59: Powersaver Pcmodeonly)

    PowerSaver PCmodeonly) This monitor has a built-in power management system called Power Saver. This power management system saves energy by switching your monitor into a low-power mode when it has not been used for a certain amount of time. This power management system operates...
  • Page 61 Function Description E_ Selecting a Menu [dnguage ......Setting the Multi Control ........ Using the Key Lock ........SettiNg up Youl Remote Control ......

  • Page 62: Selecting A Menulanguage

    Selecting a MenuLanguage Press the Menu button. Move the joystick up or down to select "SETUP", then press the joystick 10 enter, _" 4_Adj [_ E>i{ Move thejoystick {eft or right to select the appropri- ate language: English, Spanish, or French. Press the Menu button to exit.

  • Page 63: Setting The Multi Control

    Settingthe ColorTone 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 "Color Tone". Move the joystick left or right to select the Color Tone : Normal, Warm1, Warm2,...

  • Page 64: Using The Key Lock

    Usingthe Key Lock When Key Lock is set to ON, the buttons (SOURCE, MENU, VOLUME, SELECT, MUTE, POWER) on the front or the PDP will not operate. However, these buttons will operate when setting Key Lock OFF. Press the Menu button.

  • Page 65: Settingupyourremotecontrol

    SettingupYourRemoteControl This PDP's remote control can operate almost any VCR, cable box, or DVD. After it has been set up properly, your remote control can operate in four different modes :Monitor, VCR, Cable, or DVD. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch...
  • Page 66 RemoteControlCodes Codes A_/n75r;*l 006 079 KI/4 000 005, 007 008,028, Aiv, a 0] 5 009 014 0_6 060 035 037 054 069 017 022 023 027 030 Lloyd Sa_4_,n 007¸0/3¸022¸032¸042¸077 Sa_st_i Audio Dynamics 0] 4 0] 6 [og_k gel1 @ I iowe// [.g/ Sa_yo 002 012...
  • Page 67 ii!_ iii_Jii ii!_ iii:_ ii : _¸ ii!_ ii_ ill :_¸¸ ii!_ iii_i_ i:ii: ii Appendix Troubleshooting ................Care and Maintenance ..............Specifications ................

  • Page 68: Troublesi_Ooting

    Troubleshooting Before you call a service technician, please scan this list of problems possible solutions. It may save time money. Problem Possible Solution Poor Dlcture Check all wire connections The power indicator mcalror IS using its power managem÷,lt sys[err blinking amber Check the power...

  • Page 69: Are And Maintenance

    Careand Maintenance With proper care, your PDP will give you many years of service. Please follow these guidelines to get the maximum performance from your PDP. IdentifyingProblems • Do not put the PDP near extremely hot, cold, humid or dusty places.

  • Page 70: Specifications

    Specifications Exterior design product specifications subject to change without prior notice to improve performance of this product. 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.
  • Page 71 Memo...
  • Page 72 BN68-00394A-00(ENG)

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