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Plasma Display

USER'S MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Plasma Display.
Before using your Display, please read the "SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS" and this "USER'S MANUAL" carefully to learn how
to operate the Display properly. Keep this manual in a safe place.
You will find it useful in the future.
Notes on lnstallation
This product is marketed with the assumption that it is to be
installed by qualified personnel with relevant skills and
competence. It is recommended to consult with an installation
specialist or your dealer install and set up the product. We cannot
assume liabilities for damages caused by improper installation or
mounting, misuse, modifications or natural disasters.
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  • Page 1: Plasma Display

    Plasma Display USER'S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the Plasma Display. Before using your Display, please read the "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" and this "USER'S MANUAL" carefully to learn how to operate the Display properly. Keep this manual in a safe place. You will find it useful in the future.

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR PLASMA DISPLAY Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of Plasma Display. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating the appliance 17. The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this Display. Symbol is provided on the bottom panel of the unit 1. Read these instructions. 18. This appliance is designed to comply with the recommended 2.

  • Page 4: Features

    Important Never use acid/alkaline detergent, alcoholic detergent, abrasive cleaner, powder soap, Electronic equipment cleaner, car wax, glass Please read this User's Manual thoroughly, especially the Important cleaner, etc. especially because they would cause discoloration, Safety Instructions on Pages 2 to 3 and 6 to 10. Misuse may cause scratches or cracks.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions......2 Parental Controls ............30 General Setting ............... 34 Features..............4 Captions Menu ............... 35 Safety Instructions..........6 Troubleshooting..........36 Prevention of Screen Burn-In .....10 Symptoms ............... 36 Installation Instructions ........11 Abnormal Displays Corrections RGB 2 only....39 Product Specifications ........40 Desk Top Stand ..............11 Anti-tipping Prevention ............11 Component Connection...........

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This Plasma Display has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Before using this product, please read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage, and follow all the instructions. About the Symbols Various symbols are used in this manual, the user’s manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the users and to prevent property damage.
  • Page 7 Use only the correct power outlet. Incorrect power supply could result in fire or electrical shock. Use the correct power outlet depending on the indication on the Display and the safety standard. • The enclosed power cord must be used depending on the power outlet to be used. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) WARNING Be cautious of the power cord connection.

  • Page 8: Installation Environment

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) CAUTION Be careful in moving the Display. Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Do not move the Display during use. Before moving, disconnect the power plug and all external connections. • Get the help of another person if you find it difficult to move the Display alone. •...

  • Page 9: Other Precautions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This Display has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards. This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers. - Keep the Display away from Radio. - Adjust Radio antennas in order for the Display not to receive interference. - The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the Display.

  • Page 10: Prevention Of Screen Burn-In

    Prevention of Screen Burn-In There are different characteristics that result in panel image retention depending on how the plasma display is used. Image retention or screen burn-in characteristics of a plasma display The image retention phenomenon can occur on any Video signal. For example, when the character image as shown in Fig.

  • Page 11: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Desk Top Stand Display Desk top stand WARNING Use one of the special mounting units to install this product. A mounting unit of insufficient strength or inadequate design can cause overturning or dropping and result in fire, electrical shock or injury. Please note that our company assumes absolutely no responsibility for personal injuries or property damage caused by use of other mounting units or improper installation.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Speakers

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Mounting the Speakers Refer to the installation instructions concerning mounting of the speakers. Speakers Please refer to speaker installation manual. Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord, after completing all other connections. ➀ ➁ Connect the power cord to the rear of the Display. Connect the power cord plug to the power outlet.

  • Page 13: Connecting Signal

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Connecting Signal Make sure that the power switch of the Display is turned off. Display rear panel Speaker (L) Speaker (R) SPEAKER TERMINAL SPEAKER TERMINAL (6Ω) 10W (6Ω) 10W...

  • Page 14: Connecting To Video Components

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Connecting to Video Components (1) Make sure that the power switch of the Display is turned off. (2) Make sure that the power switch of the Video component is turned off. Display rear panel [An example of connecting video components] With DVI-D and RGB component setup •...

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Pc

    S carefully to ensure maximum safety before proceeding to these Display INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) steps: • Choose an appropriate site and install the product on a level table where the stand is secure. • Ensure that a power socket is readily accessible near the place where you install the Display. •...

  • Page 16: Component Name

    COMPONENT NAMES Main Unit Speakers Front Plasma Control panel • Adjustment buttons are located on the bottom. • The back cover is provided with indications to distinguish the Remote-control adjustment buttons. receiver MENU button Power lamp Main power switch (See page 20, SOURCE button ENTER button PROGRAM...

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote Control TV TUNER(Optional) LED INDICATION POWER ON / OFF SOURCE SELECT SLEEP ZOOM CH-LOCK ASPECT CCD (Close Caption Display) SWAP STILL CH UP/DN ( VOLUME UP / DN ( MENU MUTE LAST-CH PROGRAM / ADJUST ( SELECT ( ENTER MTS (Optional)
  • Page 18 COMPONENT NAMES (continued) Remote control (continued) POWER TV(Optional) Source Press this button to turn the Display on Press this button to choose TV as the Press this button to select the INPUT or off. source. Source. SLEEP ZOOM Press this button to activate the Sleep Press this button to change the picture Timer menu.

  • Page 19: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Turning Power On and Off • To turn the Display power ON, press the main power switch on the main unit to ON; the power lamp will light and turn to green, the Display will turn on. • To turn the Display power ON/OFF, press the SUB Power lamp POWER button or the ON/OFF button on the remote...

  • Page 20: Selecting Av Inputs

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Volume Adjustment The volume can be adjusted by pressing the buttons of the remote control (or the volume buttons of the Display). Volume setting value VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons SOURCE button VOLUME Adjustment status guide display TV (Optional) SOURCE •...

  • Page 21: Using The Menu Screen

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Using the Menu Screen (On-screen display system) When the MENU button is pressed, the adjustment menu screen will appear. Adjustment and setting are possible by using the SELECT buttons, PROGRAM ADJUST buttons and the ENTER button. ENTER button Example: Selecting the picture screen MENU button SELECT buttons...

  • Page 22: Picture Parameters

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE PARAMETERS Main buttons: BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST 1. PICTURE PARAMETERS MENU COLOR 2. PC PARAMETERS MENU TINT 3. AUDIO SETTING MENU 4. PICTURE-in-PICTURE MENU COLOR TEMP 5. PARENTAL CONTROLS MENU FLESHTONE 6. GENERAL SETTING MENU SHARPNESS SELECT: ENTER: ADJUST: RETURN: MENU Picture Parameters...

  • Page 23: Pc Parameters

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PC Parameters AUTO CLOCK PHASE POSITION Selected Setup hint characters AUTO Normally set to off mode. Adjust automatically for clock, Press the ENTER button to make the word “ON” phase, and position. light on. CLOCK Reduces the dot clock Increases the dot clock Adjust for maximum character clarity.

  • Page 24: Picture-In-Picture

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Picture-in-Picture PIP POSITION PIP SIZE MULTI PIP PIP function description Selected Setup hint characters PIP POSITION Use the buttons to adjust pictures to the up or Change PIP display position. down positions. Use the buttons to adjust pictures to the right or left positions.s PIP SIZE Change PIP display Size.

  • Page 25: Aspect

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ASPECT ZOOM The ASPECT button will select how the video image appears on the ASPECT TV’s screen. There are 4 selections. 16:9 Displays a wide screen image Displays a 4:3 square picture with letterbox bands Stretches the picture to increase the size of PANORAMIC images in the center of the picture.

  • Page 26: Picture-In-Picture

    (continued) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) SOURCE Selecting PIP size When the PIP button on the remote control is pressed, a black box will appear on the screen. SELECT Each time the PIP button is pressed, the size of box changes as follows.
  • Page 27 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE IN PICTURE (Continued) Setting Up PIP through On Screen Main Menu PICTURE IN PICTURE 1. Press the "MENU" button to display the Main Menu screen. 2.Select " PICTURE IN PICTURE" Menu with ADJUST button and press ENTER button, then following menu will appear.

  • Page 28: Multi Pip

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) PICTURE IN PICTURE (Continued) Change PIP Position After selecting PIP Size and PIP Source, 1. Press the "MENU" button to display on the On Screen Main Manu. PICTURE IN PICTURE 2. Select "PICTURE IN PICTURE" Menu with ADJUST button.

  • Page 29: Other Functions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Other Functions (Optional) Multi-Channel Television Sound • The MTS button is used only when using the TV channel selector. Stereo and SAP (2nd Audio program) sound program When a bilingual program is received, the sound mode display appears as shown on the right.

  • Page 30: Parental Controls

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Parental Controls (Optional) Press “MENU” button and select PARENTAL CONTROLS menu with the PROGRAM ADJUST buttons, then press the ENTER button. Enter the V chip Password: the factory preset code is 1111. PARENTAL CONTROLS LOCK MENU Enter the VChip Password MPAA RATING TV PG RATING PASSWORD...
  • Page 31 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Parental Controls (Continued) PASSWORD 1.Press “MENU” button and select PARENTAL CONTROLS menu with the PROGRAM ADJUST buttons, then press the ENTER button. Enter the V chip Password: the factory preset code is 1111. 2.A second Menu appears. Select password by pressing the SELECT button, press the ENTER button, Enter the new password using the numbers on the TV’s remote control.
  • Page 32 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Parental Controls (Continued) This function will block out the selected channel or video input. The code to enter the LOCKS feature is a four-digit secret code number. Use the number buttons to select the secret code. Change Password Enter Password The factory preset code is (1111).
  • Page 33 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) TV PG RATING This is to prevent viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content. Use the SELECT buttons to highlight the category that you want to block. Press the OK button to block the TV PG RATING that you have selected. Press the RETURN button to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 34: General Setting

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) General Setting OSD POSITION OSD TIMEOUT OSD LANGUAGE SLEEP TIME I/P INFO FACTORY RESET TRANSPARENCY Selected Setup hint characters Use the buttons to adjust the OSD OSD POSITION Adjusts the OSD position position OSD TIMEOUT 3SEC--10SEC--20SEC Adjusts OSD display and on-screen time OSD LANGUAGE English--Spanish--French Sets the language for the OSD.

  • Page 35: Captions Menu

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Captions Menu (Optional) Setup Closed Caption Press the CCD button on the remote control then press the ENTER button. Select MODE menu by pressing the SELECT button and press the ENTER button. MENU SELECT Select the closed caption by pressing the SELECT buttons.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms If the point to check does not correct the symptoms, please contact your local Service center for assistance. WARNING Self servicing can be hazardous. Symptom Point to check Page There is no picture and the power-indicating lamp Check to see that the power cable is properly connected. is off.
  • Page 37 TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Symptoms (continued) Symptom Point to check Page The temperature of the display panel surface is warm. The plasma display panel works by lighting phosphors. In some cases, this may cause the temperature of the panel surface to increase. Please note that this is not a malfunction. Points that do not light, points with brightness different from High-precision technology is used to manufacture the plasma that of the periphery, points with color different from that of the...
  • Page 38 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms (Continued) Make the checks suggested below depending on the symptoms observed. If the symptoms remain unresolved, contact your dealer. WARNING Do not attempt to service this unit. Symptom Possible reason Remedy (1)Corroded or poor antenna/cable (1)Make new connections or use new cable. connections (2)None (2)Adverse weather conditions...

  • Page 39: Abnormal Displays Corrections Rgb 2 Only

    TROUBLESHOOTING (continued) Abnormal Displays Corrections RGB 1 Only Depending on the kind of system equipment used, images may not be displayed normally. In this case, make the adjustments suggested below. (only for RGB1) Symptom 1 Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked, with some characters blurred (figure 1). The display image appears flowing (figure 2) (RGB input).

  • Page 40: Product Specifications

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Panel Display Approx. 42 inches (920 (H) x 518 (V) mm, diagonal 1059mm) dimensions Resolution 852 (H) x 480 (V) pixels Net dimensions 1030 (W) x 636 (H) x 91 (D) mm (excluding Speakers / Stand) 1232 (W) x 711.5 (H) x 300 (D) mm (including Speakers / Stand) Net weight 33.0 kg (excluding Speakers / Stand) 42.0 kg (including Speakers / Stand)

  • Page 41: Component Connection

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Component Connection RGB1 Input (D-sub 15-pin connector) Input signal G or sync on green 15 14 13 12 11 No connection No connection • When different kinds of input signals are simultaneously input to R.GND the monitor via a graphics board or the like, the monitor will automatically select the signals in the following priority order: G.GND B.GND...

  • Page 42: Recommended Signal List

    PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List With Digital RGB signal input (RGB input) Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock Setup Menu Vertical frequency frequency Condition Remarks Signal Resolution frequency (kHz) (MHz) name (Hz) 640 x 400 70.08 31.47 25.18 640 x 480 59.94 31.47 25.18...
  • Page 43 23 W-XGA 1280 x 768 59.833 47.986 81.00 1280 x 768 69.997 56.137 94.760 1280 x 768 59.876 47.776 79.50 WXGA Mode: (1280 x 768) 1366 x 768 60.015 47.712 89.50 WXGA Mode: (1366 x 768) • The type of video board or connecting cable used, may not allow for correct display adjustment of Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase.

  • Page 44: Service Contacts

    If problems remain after checking this manual, please contact your place of purchase, visit the Customer Support section of Mitsubishi Electric Australia’s web site at www.mitsubishielectric.com.au for details of your nearest Mitsubishi Electric Authorised Service Center, or contact the Service Department for your state: New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory...

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