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- Page 1 User’s Guide PHD50500 Plasma Monitor...
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: Your RCA Scenium Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rcascenium.com/productregistration. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Safety Precautions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects instructions should be read before the product is ÷ If this product is equipped with a polarized of any kind into this product through openings as operated. - Page 4 This page intentionally left blank.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Before Proceeding Setting Up the System How to Use This Manual ....2 Setup after Connection ....25 Setting the Screen Mode/ Input Signal How to Use the Menus ........4 Format ............25 Checking Supplied Parts ....4 CLAMP POSITION Setup ........ - Page 6 Table of Contents Audio Output (AUDIO OUT) ... 38 Setting the Menu Language ..38 Additional Information Cleaning ......... 39 Troubleshooting ......40 Additional Notes and Cautions ..43 Specifications ........44 Supplement 1 ........45 Supplement 2 ........46 Supplement 3 ........
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Page 7: Before Proceeding
Before Proceeding How to Use This Manual The remainder of the sections in this manual is dedicated to the basic operations associated with selecting a source This manual is set up to follow the course of actions and component up to the more complex operations operations in the order that would seem most logical for associated with adjusting the plasma monitor picture to someone setting up this unit. -
Page 8: How To Use The Menus
OPTION P O S I T I O N CL OC HA S E R S E T BNC to RCA phono jack adapters ( x 5) (may be attached to the back of the monitor) SELECT ENTER EXIT CLEAR Press OK to display the adjustment screen for the selected item. -
Page 9: Part Names And Functions
Part Names and Functions Main Unit Main unit POWER INPUT CINEMA – VOLUME + STANDBY/ON Operation panel on the main unit POWER POWER INPUT INPUT CINEMA CINEMA – – VOLUME VOLUME + + 3 4 5 Front of the Plasma Monitor STANDBY/ON indicator CINEMA button This indicator is red during standby mode, and turns... -
Page 10: Connection Panel
(page 22). Use the supplied computer, HD receiver, DVD player, or external RGB stereo mini to RCA phono plugs cable. decoder. Make sure that the connection made corresponds to the format of the signal output from DVI VIDEO INPUT5 (DVI jack) the connected component (pages 16-19). - Page 11 – INPUT4 (RCA jack) For connection of components that have a composite AUDIO INPUT3 (RCA Pin jacks) video output terminal such as a video deck, video Use to obtain sound when INPUT3 is selected. camera, LaserDisc player, or DVD player (page 20).
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Page 12: A Quick Tour Of The Remote Control
For example, if you are in VCR mode, turns VCR on and off. VOL< and > buttons Adjust the volume. u n i v e r s a l Note: This remote operates most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. -
Page 13: Button Descriptions For Other Components
STOP Stops the current function (play, record, reverse, etc.) on a compatible VCR or DVD player. VCR1 and VCR2 buttons Turn on a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan VCR and set the remote to control the VCR. Also used with the ON•OFF button to turn on other compatible VCRs. -
Page 14: Using Your Remote Control
Programming the Remote Approx. 7m/23 ft. The universal remote control that came with your monitor is 30° 30° already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, audio receivers, and VCR1 ON OFF MONITO R VCR2... -
Page 15: How To Program The Remote
Remote Control How to Program the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control: automatic code search and direct entry. Using Automatic Code Search 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, HD receiver, etc.) ON•OFF 2. -
Page 16: How To Use The Remote Control After You've Programmed It
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on the following pages. SAT•CABLE 3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, RCA DVD, etc.). Light MUTE CINEMA (The light on the remote comes on.) -
Page 17: Programmable Codes For The Remote Control
JVC ....2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, ....... 2008, 2111, 2112, 2113 Randex ......... 2014 ........... 2111, 2123 American High ......2021 RCA ... 2000 (VCR1), 2001 (VCR2), Kenwood ....2009, 2010, 2011, Asha ..........2013 ...... 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, ....... 2016, 2018, 2111, 2123 Audio Dynamics .... -
Page 18: Satellite Receiver
Primestar ........5076 Contec .......... 5016 Eastern ......... 5017 Proscan ..5000 (SAT1), 5001 (SAT2) GC Electronics ......5009 RCA ..... 5000 (SAT1), 5001 (SAT2), ......... 5071, 5080, 5081 GE ........5000, 5001 Realistic ........5063 Gemini ........ 5018, 5019 LaserDisc Sony .......... -
Page 19: Installation And Connections
Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA Scenium product, please visit www.rcascenium.com/customersupport. Air vents (fan) Attaching surface Installation bracket, etc.. -
Page 20: About The Input Connectors On This Unit
[H/V SYNC] [ON SYNC] Output source Video component/ G with SYNC Personal computer (PC) Use the supplied BNC to RCA phono H/V SYNC with RGB output jack adapters, if necessary. Video component with component video output : Do not connect anything. - Page 21 (ON SYNC) (H/V SYNC) Ô kΩ Ω Use the supplied BNC to RCA phono jack adapters, if necessary. Use the supplied BNC to RCA phono jack adapters, if necessary. When using INPUT2, set the impedance selector switch to match the output impedance of the connected component’s synchronization signal.
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Page 22: Connection To A Personal Computer
INPUT1 OUTPUT ANALOG RGB (ANALOG RGB) Use the supplied BNC to RCA jackphono adapters, if necessary. To an external monitor When using INPUT2, set the impedance selector switch With this unit, it is possible to output the video signal to... - Page 23 INPUT2 (H/V SYNC) Ô Ω kΩ Use the supplied BNC to RCA jack phono adapters, if necessary. When using INPUT2, set the impedance selector switch to match the output impedance of the connected Use the supplied BNC to RCA jack computer’s synchronization signal.
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Page 24: Connection To Input3
Installation and Connections Connection to INPUT3 Connection to INPUT4 Connect an AV component that has S-video output Connect an AV component that has a video output terminal to the S-VIDEO input terminal. terminal to the INPUT4 terminal. INPUT3 AUDIO S-VIDEO INPUT4 AUDIO VIDEO... -
Page 25: About Hdtv Set Top Box Connection
Installation and Connections About HDTV Set Top Box Connection To ensure proper connection, please carefully read the instruction manual supplied with the HDTV set top box. The set top box output signals that this monitor is compatible with are as follows. Terminals where connection is possible Video Video... -
Page 26: Audio Connections
Ω Connecting the speakers This unit is equipped with a 5W+5W internal amplifier. If speakers are to be connected to the unit, following the Use the supplied stereo mini to RCA accompanying connection instructions. plugs cable. Twist exposed wire strands together. - Page 27 INPUT5 INPUT5 AUDIO DVI VIDEO Audio input to the AUDIO INPUT5 terminals (RCA jacks (L/R)) is possible for a component connected to INPUT5. Sound is output from both the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal (stereo mini jack (L/R)) and the SPEAKER terminals...
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Page 28: Power Cord Connection
Installation and Connections Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord after all component connections have been completed. Connect the power cord to this unit. Plug the power cord into a power outlet. CAUTION ÷ Use only the power cord provided. ÷... -
Page 29: Setting Up The System
Setting Up the System Press / to select SET UP. Setup after Connection MAIN MENU INPUT1 OPTION PICTURE SET UP After components have been connected to INPUT1 or : OF F A UT O P OWER OF F : M I D DL E C OL OR T M INPUT2, on-screen setup is necessary. -
Page 30: Clamp Position Setup
Setting Up the System CLAMP POSITION setup 3 When the input signal has a refresh rate of 56.5 kHz (horizontal) and 70 Hz (vertical), pressing / will cause the display mode to change alternately as Depending on the signal, analog RGB signals may result follows: in the screen image appearing with a whitish or greenish cast. -
Page 31: Operations
Operations Press INPUT on the remote control unit or the Selecting an Input Source main unit to select the input. Input changes each time the main unit’s INPUT is pressed as follows. This section explains the basic operation of this unit. 3 INPUT1 3 INPUT2 3INPUT3... -
Page 32: To Adjust The Volume
Operations To adjust the volume To confirm display settings Use the VOL buttons on the remote control or the VOLUME – / + buttons on the front of the Press INFO on the remote control unit. monitor. The currently selected input, screen size and refresh rates Use the VOLUME buttons to adjust the volume of the will be displayed for about 3 seconds. -
Page 33: Screen Size Selection
Operations Screen Size Selection During video signal input How the picture looks WIDE Suitable for when viewing news or This unit incorporates screen modes of various height and sports programs. Movies or sports width ratios. For optimal viewing, we recommend that programs can be viewed with an you select the screen mode that best matches the video expansive powerful image. -
Page 34: Partial Image Enlargement (Zoom)
Operations Partial Image Enlargement Press / / as required to select the desired screen area (AREA 1 to AREA 9). (Zoom) Press OK/ZOOM to select the zoom ratio. Pressing OK/ZOOM repeatedly changes the zoom This monitor allows any one of nine screen areas (AREA 1 ratio in the following order: to AREA 9) to be selected and enlarged to x1.5, x2, x3, or 3 x 1.5... -
Page 35: Automatic Power Off
Operations Press to select either the POWER Automatic Power OFF MANAGEMENT or AUTO POWER OFF mode. This monitor is equipped with automatic power- [When computer signal is input to INPUT1] management and auto-power-off functions, which allow MAIN MENU INPUT1 the unit to automatically switch to power-saving mode SET UP OPTION PICTURE... -
Page 36: Adjusting The Picture Quality
Monitor Panel Adjustments [When computer signal is input to INPUT 1 or 2] Adjusting the Picture Quality MAIN MENU INPUT1 SET UP OPTION PICTURE SCREEN Note CO NT RA S T I GHT NESS Make these adjustments for each input (INPUT1 to INPUT5) and R L E V E L : 6 0 signals. -
Page 37: Adjusting The Image Position And Clock (Automatic Adjustment)
Monitor Panel Adjustments Manual Adjustment of Screen Adjusting the Image Position Position and Clock and Clock (Automatic Adjustment) Note Make these adjustments for each input (INPUT1 to INPUT5) and Pressing AUTO SET on the remote control unit will adjust signals. the screen position and clock to optimum values. - Page 38 Monitor Panel Adjustments To reset SCREEN menu settings to the default MAIN MENU INPUT1 If settings have been adjusted excessively or the picture SET UP OPTION PICTURE SCREEN P O S I T I O N on the screen no longer appears natural, it may prove CL OC HA S E more beneficial to reset the SCREEN menu to default...
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Page 39: Other Operations
Other Operations Changing the Color Reducing Video Noise Temperature (COLOR TEMP) (DIGITAL NR) Note Make this setting if video noise is objectionable. Color temperature settings are supported only with input signals Note from a video device. Settings are made individually for each of Digital noise reduction settings are supported only with input the inputs (INPUT1 –... -
Page 40: Setting The Film Mode
Other Operations Setting the Film Mode Viewing a Fast Moving Picture (3D Y/C MODE) When the Film Mode is selected, it functions automatically to detect video signals of movies recorded at 24 frames-per- second, changing the scan settings to allow enjoyment of When viewing a fast moving picture such as might be higher quality movie playback. -
Page 41: Viewing In A Bright Location (High Contrast)
Other Operations Press to select HIGH CONTRAST. Viewing in a Bright Location (HIGH CONTRAST) MAIN MENU INPUT4 OPTION PICTURE SET UP When viewing a picture in a bright location, setting this : OF F AUT O P OWER OF F mode to “ON”... -
Page 42: Audio Output (Audio Out)
Other Operations Setting the Menu Language Audio Output (AUDIO OUT) The menu language can be set to English, French, or The signal level produced at the AUDIO OUT terminal can Spanish. be set to FIXED or VARIABLE (linked to the VOLUME) as desired. -
Page 43: Additional Information
Additional Information Cleaning Cleaning the screen After dusting, wipe the screen gently using a soft cloth. Do not use tissue or a rough cloth. As the surface of the screen Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of is easily scratched, do not rub it or hit it with a hard object. this unit. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
• Is ambient temperature too in its operation. For details about this service, call high? 1-888-206-3359. • Remove any objects For additional assistance while using your RCA Scenium product, blocking the cooling vents on please visit www.rcascenium.com/customersupport. the plasma monitor. • Cooling fan has WARNING FAN FAILURE malfunctioned. -
Page 45: General Problems
Additional Information General problems Problem Possible Solution • No power • Is the power cord disconnected? (page 24) • Has the main power switch been switched on? (page 7) • Unit cannot be operated. • External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause improper operation. In this case, operate the unit after first turning the main power switch on/off, or unplugging the power cord and re-plugging it in after 1 to 2 minutes. - Page 46 Additional Information Remote control problems Problem Possible Solution • Remote doesn’t work. • You might be in the wrong mode.To operate the monitor, press the MONITOR button on the remote before you press any other buttons. If you’re operating the TV, press the TV button first, etc.
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Page 47: Additional Notes And Cautions
Additional Information If the problem persists, disconnect the power plug and Additional Notes and consult your dealer or a service center. Cautions When POWER is pressed on the front of the monitor to set the unit to the standby mode, the indicator will flash red for several seconds (page 27). -
Page 48: Specifications
......49-9/16 (W) x 30-9/16 (H) x 4-1/8 (D) in. L/R ... 500mVrms/more than 10 kΩ Weight ............41 kg (90 lbs.) AUDIO INPUT (for INPUT 3) RCA jack (x2) L/R ... 500mVrms/more than 10 kΩ Input/output Video AUDIO INPUT (for INPUT 4) -
Page 49: Supplement 1
Additional Information Supplement 1 : Not available. PC signal compatibilty table (INPUT1, INPUT2) Refresh rate Screen size (Dot x line) Resolution Remarks (Dot x Line) Vertical Horizontal DOT BY DOT FULL 56.4Hz 24.8kHz 640x400 NEC PC-9800 1280x768 31.5kHz 70.1Hz NEC PC-9800 31.5kHz 60Hz (852x480) -
Page 50: Supplement 2
Additional Information Supplement 2 Video signal compatibilty table (INPUT1, INPUT2) Refresh rate Screen size Remarks Signal format Vertical Horizontal ZOOM WIDE FULL (Hz) (kHz) Component 15.625 575i / SDTV Component 1080i / HDTV 28.1 Component 575p / SDTV 31.25 Component 480i / SDTV 15.734 Component... -
Page 51: Supplement 3
Additional Information Supplement 3 DVI signal compatibilty table (INPUT5) Screen size Vertical Remarks Aspect Ratio WIDE ZOOM (Hz) FULL 625p (575p) / SDTV 720 x 576p 1125i (1080i) / HDTV 1920 x 1080i EDTV 720 x 480p 750p (720p) / HDTV 1280 x 720p (59.94) 1125i (1035i, 1080i) / HDTV... -
Page 52: Limited Warranty
Additional Information 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 purchase for parts. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. - Page 53 Additional Information CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY. • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.
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Page 54: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity And Industry Canada Information
Additional Information FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information This device 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. - Page 55 This page intentionally left blank.
- Page 56 Visit the RCA Scenium website at www.rcascenium.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2003 Thomson Inc.