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Page 2: Safety Information
Safety Information Precautions FCC Information Please read this manual carefnlly before using your Monitor and • FCCRegulationsstatethat unauthorized changesor keep the manual handy for future reference. modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. WARNING This equipment has been type tested and found to comply TO PREVENTFIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT with the limits tk/r a Class B Digital Device in accordance EXPOSE TEllS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.ALSO 110... -
Page 3: Warnings And Safety Precautions
Warnings and Safety Precautions IMPORTANT TIPS: Caring for Your Monitor The monitor is designed and manul_ctured to provide long, trouble-free service. No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Use a soft dry cloth to clean the To avoid damage and prolong operating life: panel. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Information ................... Warnings and Safety Precautions ...._ ..............IMPORTANT TIPS: Caring for Your Monitor ..............Getting Started ..................Contents of the Package ....................Part Names and Functions- Front View ................. Part Names and Functions - Back View ................Battery Installation ...................... - Page 5 Cinema Screen monitor ...................... Connecting Your PC Or Macintosh Computer .............. Mini D-sub 15 Pin VGA Signal Composition ............Specifications ........................Troubleshooting ......................The Monitor Menu System .................... Supported Resolution ....................RCA Limited Warranty ....................Accessories ........................Index ..........................
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Page 6: Getting Started
I_ HAPTER Connections and Setup Chapter Overview: • Contents of the Package • Part Names and Functions • Battery Installation • Connections • A Quick Tour of the Remote Control... -
Page 7: Contents Of The Package
Connections Setup Contents of the Package Cinema ,_creen monitor Power cord Ferrite cores RGB cable (Mini D-Sub 15-pin to Mini D-Sub 15- pin connector) Remote control unit with two AA batteries User's manual It is highly recommended that you have your monitor installed by a professional. -
Page 8: Part Names And Functions- Front View
Connections Setup Part Names and Functions - Front View VOLUM! POWER • STANDIY GoBACK iNPUT • MEnu°OK - If no menu is displayed, brings up the INPut • Go BaCK Switches tile input, in tire i'ollowing order: menu. If a menu select is displayed, press... -
Page 9: Part Names And Functions - Back View
Connections Setup Part Names and Functions - Back View RIGHT LEFT @ @ @ ® , ® EXTSPEAKERL and R - Connect speakers here. AC IN - Connect the included power cord here. VIDEO 1, 2, 3 - Connect VCRs, DVDs, Laserdiscs, etc. here. AUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3 - Connect audio here. -
Page 10: Battery Installation
• Replace cover. Connecting an HD Receiver Installingthe batteries RCA and PROSCAN HD (high definition) receivers come equipped with an RGB output jack for optimum quality. Using the RGB cable provided, connect the HD MONITOR OUT jack on the back of your HD receiver to... -
Page 11: Connecting Your Vcr Or Laserdisc Player
To connect your VCR or Laserdisc player: Turn off the power to the monitor and VCR or laser disc player. Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video output connector on the back of your VCR or laser disc player. Connect the other end to the video input on the monitor. -
Page 12: Connecting Components To The Monitor
Connections Setup Connecting Components to the Monitor ..,,,,,o..., ..VIDEO VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 LIMONO) VCR or Laser Disc Player DVD Player LIMONOl Signal cable (supplied) To Mini D-Sub15 pinconnectoronthe RGB 1 PlasmaSync 4210W °1 CRII PR Y IIY IBM VGA or Compatibles CBII P_ LIMONOI... -
Page 13: Connecting External Speakers To The Monitor
Connections Setup Connecting External Speakers* to the Monitor The monitor doesn't have internal speakers, so in order to get sound you must connect external speakers, External speakers can reproduce sound from VIDEO or RGB signal sources. External speakers may be connected directly to the SPEAKERS terminals or indirectly by connecting a stere{) system amplifier to the audio outputs. -
Page 14: A Quick Tour Of The Remote Control
AUX (auxiliary) You can program this button to control any one of the following: a cable box; most GE, RCA, and PROSCAN audio components; a laserdisc player; a VCR; or a satellite receiver. Press this button to @ OOMO ©... - Page 15 Connections Setup ONeOFF Toggles power on and ()ft 12)rthe components that you have programmed. For example, if you are in VCR mode, turns VCR on and VCR1 OR-OFF MORITOR off. REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, STOP, PAUSE, RECORD (transport keys) VCO2 AOX HDRCVR &...
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Page 16: Using Your Remote Control
Remote The universal remote control that came with your monitor is already programnred to operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, and satellite receivers. This remote is also capable of operating many other brands of remote-controllable... -
Page 17: How To Program The Remote
Connections Setup How to Program the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control: automatic code search and direct entry. Using Automatic Code Search Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, HD receiver, etc.) Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the... -
Page 18: Using Direct Entry
(VCR, RCA DVD, etc.). Enter the code from the code list. When you begin entering numbers, the red light on the remote rams ofT. When the last number is entered, the red light turns back on. -
Page 19: Programmable Codes For The Remote Control
Fisher ..2011, 2023, 2048. 2049, 2050, 2051, Qua_z ............2011 Generallnstrument ........5003 2052,2116 Quasar ........2021, 2022, 2125 Hamlin ....5020,5021,5022,5035,5045 Fuji ............ 2021, 2119 RCA 2000,2001.2003,2013,2021,2055, 2056, Hitachi ............5003 Funai ..........2002,2026 2082,2083,2084,2085,2086,2087,2088,2089, Hytex ............5002 Garrard ............2026 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115.2120.2125 Jasco ............ - Page 20 SLMarx ............5014 Audio (AUX button only) (HD RCVRor AUX button) Sprucer ............5052 Starcom ........5007,5018,5053 (For RCA and Dimensia brands only) Chapparal .......... 5056, 5057 5targate ..........5014, 5018 AM/FM ............4003 Drake ..........5058, 5059 Starquest .............
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Page 22: The Menu System
[_ HAPTER The Menu System Chapter Overview: • Basic Operations • The Picture Quality Menu • The Audio Menu • The Screen Menu • The Function Menu • The Options Menu • The Setup Menu • The Auto Tuning Menu •... -
Page 23: Basic Operations
Menu System Basic Operations Power To turn the monitor on and off: Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. Press the ON-OFF button on the remote control or the monitor button on the unit. The monitor's POWER/STANDBY indicator turns green when the monitor is on. -
Page 24: The Multi-Screen Feature
Menu System The Multi-Screen Feature The Muhi-Screen feature is used to show either a single picture or two pictures on the screen at the same time. SINGLE - Displays a single picture on the screen. SIDE BY SIDE - Displays two pictures from different input signals side-by-side. PICTURE IN PICTURE - Displays two pictures from different input signals;... -
Page 25: Selecting The Input Signals To Be Displayed
Menu System Selecting the Input Signals to be displayed To change the input signals displayed in muhiscreen operations: Press the MULTI button to activate the Multiscreen function. Press the OK button to make the desired picture active. Press the RGB, VIDEO or CMPNT button to change tire input signal. The INPUT-GO BACK button on the front of the monitor can also IVIDEO21... -
Page 26: The Picture Quality Menu
Menu System The Picture Quality Menu Setting the Picture Mode with PRESETS Option Tile monitor has preset viewing modes that can be selected depending on your viewing environment. Each preset mode has the contrast, brightness and sharpness adjusted for a specific viewing sitkl:.ttlon. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Picture Settings In Memory Mode
Menu System Adjusting the Picture Settings in MEMORY Mode In MEMORY lnod( _, _r()_ (.'all set and save the !_)llowing picture a(ljustments: CONTRAST - Changes the picture's contrast (between light and dark). BLACK LEVEL - Makes the picture lighter or darker. SHARPNESS - Changes the picture's... -
Page 28: Setting The Color Temperature
Menu System Setting the Color Temperature The (+t)lor tcmpezatute ',,ettmg +,_ontt()l', ho'v, ',van m t [ecl) or +.o( )] (blue))()ur picture L% The COLOR TFMP option ha s,4 .,ettmg,-. Normal \Varm Pro (lets vou sele+.t -,etttngs m+.hv]duall,, ) Cool COLOR TEMP. -
Page 29: Reducing Noise In The Picture
Menu System Reducing Noise in the Picture Noise is a term I.ise(I to describe extraneous bits oi lnfortl;atlon In the signal that aff.e,t the clearness of the picture You can use tile Notse Reduction (NOISE REDUCE) setting d your reception is poor or when playing video... -
Page 30: The Audio Menu
Menu System The Audio Menu The AUDIO menu allows you to adlu_,t the treble, bass and left, nght balance of ,,our external .,,peakm • BASS - Change.', the level of low frequency sound TREBLE - Changes the le',el of high frequency sound BAL_.NCE - Changes the balance of the left and nght speakers Menu Operations To access the AUDIO menu... -
Page 31: The Screen Menu
Menu System The Screen Menu SCREI-N menu allows to set th_ monitor to aUtolnatically select viewing correct nlode a particular nlovit: to change tht, positions of on-screen 111enLIs. Selecting a Viewing Size When viewing with a cnnlponent o/b_,r tb_l/l.yollrHD/-t, ceit%>r* you |()LIr screen sizes to suit the type of input set the screen nlode... -
Page 32: Adjusting The Picture Position And Size
Menu System Adjusting Picture Position and Size S('REEN mcnu lets you adjust th_ + position and _izc ot the picture Tile first two options, V POSITION tt-POSI'I'ION, adiust the placclnent of the pRtule on the screen. For example, if the picture is too far to the left, you can use the tI POSITION to tt]{}x't+ it to the right. -
Page 33: The Function Menu
Menu System The Function Menu FI]N(]TI()N menu c(mtams options lhat (o[hel Ih:m the menu to]H[()l Oll-S_IVL'n displays system) the pictu(c is displayed¸ On-Screen Displays FUNCTION :4ON, On-scrc_:n dispkws (di{ferent than menu systmn) appea_ by de,huh MENU ADJUST give intorlnation about :in option have selected. -
Page 34: Setting The Power Saver For Computer Images
Menu System FUNCTION Setting POWER SAVER for Computer Images DISPLAY : ON Ill,_" P()x.X;ER&,\VER function can be ns_.:d when th,::signal _,our_c to the MENU ADJUST monitor comus from confolnling to I]lU VE_A I)]>MS a computer [orln;i[ ;go'Wt_g'_X_Lql:4ON• This ftlilCtioi_ atitomatica]ly l+Mdl.l_._s the' monitor's... -
Page 35: Setting The Gray Level For The Sides Of The Screen
Menu System FUNCTION Setting the Gray Level for the Sides of the Screen DISPLAY : ON GRAY LIqVI'I. lunction alh)',vs _r()_ t( ) S_'[ the gray level for the >,ides {if MENU ADJUST Ihe screen where nothing is displayed (on Ih(" h'h and righl sides of tilt" POWER SAVER : OFF... -
Page 36: Adjusting The Display In Rgb3 Input Mode
Menu System FUNCTION Adjusting the Monitor in RGB3 Input Mode DISPLAY : ON [l the picture is not stable it+ I/(;B3 inoclc., use tilt' R(;I+] AI)IUST ftJantrt + MENU ADJUST to acljust it. POWER SAVER : OFF highlight select OPTIONS+ The OPTIONS From the + tll_iin mt, ntl,... -
Page 37: Turning Orbiter On
Menu System SCREEN SAVER Turning ORBITER on The factory setting for ORBITER is OFF. To turn ORBITER ON: : AUTO :4ONk From the main menu, highlight and select FUNCTION. The INVERSE FUNCTION menu is displayed. Highlight the SCREEN SAVER option (the SCREEN SAVER menu is displayed). -
Page 38: Resetting To Default Values
Menu System Resetting to Default Values RESET The RESET functkm allows you to reset_ adiustmems to th_ factory RETURN default settings. Caution: this will reset all adjustments have made in all menus, including autotuning configuration settings. To reset to the factory dethult settings: From... -
Page 39: The Options Menu
Menu System The Options menu Setting the Audio Inputs The monitor's audio sources are programmable to the each of the monitor's video sources. example, you can program AUDIO1 source to work with the RGB2 video source. This feature is generally used only for commercial applications. -
Page 40: Setting A Computer Image To The Correct Rgb
Menu System Setting a Computer Image to the Correct Select Mode Tile RGB SELECT function alk)ws you to select the correct viewing mode ik)r the type of con_puter image you are displaying The RGB SELECT function has six modes: AUTO - Automatically selects the most suitable mode fk_rdisplaying tile input signal. -
Page 41: Setting The Monitor To The Correct Hd Receiver Mode
The HD SELECT _nction allows y_m to select tt_e correct mode _)r the monitor to work with your HI) receiver. The default setting is 1080A. This is the correct setting 12)rall RCA and PROSCAN HD receivers. If you have another brand of HD receiver, your picture may appear broken or off-center. -
Page 42: The Setup Menu
Menu System The Setup Menu SETUP nlenl.i controls your monitor communicates. Confirming the Frequencies, Polarities, Mode and Resolution of Input Signals The FREQUENCY function is used to confirm the frequencies, polarities, mode and resolution the signals coming from a computer. To confirm frequencies, polarities, mode and resolution:... -
Page 43: Selecting The Language For The Menus
Menu System Selecting the Language for the Menus The menu display can he set to one of three languages: English, French or Spanish. The detkmlt is English. To change the delimit setting: From the main menu, highlight and select the SETUP option. The MENU LANGUAGE SETUP menu is displayed. -
Page 44: The Autotuning Setup Menu
Menu System The Autotuning Menu Autotuning the Component buttons on the Remote Control The AUTOTUNING feature lets you easily program the component buttons on the remote to operate the components hooked up to the monitor. 12) autotune your components to the buttons on the remote: From the main menu. -
Page 45: Sleeptimer
Menu System Sleep Timer The sleep timer is a feature that allows yoll to set tile monitor to turn off after a prescribed amount of time. It can be set to turn tile power off after 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Setting the Sleep Timer 1. -
Page 46: Other Information
HAPTER Other Information Chapter Overview: • Installation • Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer • Specifications • Troubleshooting • The Menu System • Supported Resolution • Limited Warranty • Accessory Information... -
Page 47: Installing The Monitor
Other Information Installing the Cinema Screen Monitor IMPORTANT • This device cannot stand on its own. Be sure to use a stand or original mounting unit. • For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to use a trained, authorized Cinema Screen dealer. -
Page 48: Connecting Your Pc Or Macintosh Computer
Other Information Connecting Your PC Or Macintosh Mini D-sub 15 Pin VGA Signal Composition Computer Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to your Cinema Screen monitor will enable you to display computer images on the monitor. The Cinema Screen monitor supports the signals descrihed on page 48. -
Page 49: Specifications
RCA-pin X 1 Video2 BNC X 1 * HD/DVD/DTV i nputsignalssupportedon this system Video3 S-Video: DIN4-pinX 1 DVD/HD/DTV RCA-pin (Y,P,[C=!, P ,[C,]) 480P (60 Hz) 4801 (60 Hz) Audio StereoRCA X 3 525P (60 Hz) 5251 (60 Hz) External C ontrol... -
Page 50: Troubleshooting
Other Information Troubleshooting Before requesting service, check the adjustments, operations, etc. Symptom Possible Problem Solutions Pictureis disturbed. • Is a connected component s etdirectly in front • Leavesomespacebetween thedisplayand Soundis noisy, or at the sideof themonitor? connected components. Remotecontrolunit operates erroneously. Theremotecontroldoesnotwork. -
Page 51: The Monitor Menu System
Other Information The Monitor Menu System Main menu Sub menu Functions PICTURE QUALITY CONTRAST Adjusts the contrast. BLACK LEVEL Adiusts the brightness. SHARPNESS Adjusts the sharpness. COLOR Adjusts the color density (video input only). TINT Adjusts the picture tint (video input only). PRESETS Sets the picture mode according to the video environment. - Page 52 Other Information Main menu Sub menu Functions OPTIONS AUDIO INPUT Allocates audio connectors. BNC SELECT Sets BNC connectors to either composite or component video_ RGB SELECT Sets the appropriate mode for the computer image. RGB (VGA signals), VIDEO (Moving picture), WIDE (WIDE VGA) DTV. HD SELECT Sets correct mode for your HD digital receiver (1080 A or 1080 B).
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Page 53: Supported Resolution
Other Information Supported Resolution • When screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to 640 dot X 480 line signal (except for *3). • When screen mode is FULL, each signal is converted to 853 dot X 480 line signal (except for *2). Notes: •... - Page 54 Other Information "1 Only when using a gra phic accderator I×mrd that is capable o[ displaying 848 X 48/). Aspect ratio is 5:4. "Ilfis signal is converted to a 6('_ X 4_0 line signal. picture is displayed in the original resolution.
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Page 55: Rca Limited Warranty
Other Information RCA Plasma Monitor Limited Warranty 'What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor. • One year from date of pumhase for parts. - Page 56 Other Information Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WR1TFEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR 1N ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
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Page 57: Accessories
Accessories The accessories listed below are available from },'our Cinema Screen Dealer. See your dealer for prices. Attachable Speakers - SPK50 Monitor Stand - PLB50... -
Page 58: Index
Index Symbols 1080A 39 Gain 1080|3 39 Navigating the nit'ntis Go back button Noise Reductkm Gray level Nuinber buttons Guide button Antenna button Arrow buttons OK button Audio input ItD select On-Off button Audio menu 29, 50 HD RCVR button On-screen Menus Automatic... - Page 59 Index Safety infl_rmation t, 2 Safety metal fitting Screen Saver 35, +,0 Screen menu 30, +_(/ Screen size Fill 30 Full Normal Stadium Setting the Color Temperature Setup menu 41, 51 Sharpness Sleep button Sleep timer Cancelling Checking Setting Speakers 12, 55 Specifications Stand...
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