COLOUR TELEVISIONS 42WP300PS Operating Instructions List of contents This User's Manual provides you assistance during the installation and use of the plasma screen. Detailed descriptions and drawings as well as the user-friendly on-screen illustrations in the user's manual makes installation and use easier even for the new users. The contents of this User's Manual may be altered without prior notification due to technical improvements. Always make sure that you use the latest version of this user's manual. Important Considerations to Follow: .....................4-5 Safety Warnings...........................................................6 Product Description: ...................................................7 Special Features: .........................................................8 Getting started ...........................................................................9 Connecting the mains lead ......................................................10 Speaker and stand installation............................................11-12 Opening the plasma screen, batteries, operation modes ........13 Control Unit..............................................................................14 Remote Control..........................................................15 Initial power on and settings performance...............................16 Setting up the television ..........................................................17 Automatic search.....................................................................17 Manual search....................................................................18-19 Program arrangement .............................................................20 TV settings: ................................................................21 Sound Menu ............................................................................21 Sound features ........................................................................21 Picture menu ...........................................................................22 Features menu ...................................................................23-24 Teletext features:..................................................25-26 External equipment connections:.......................27-32 Fault analysis and recovery: ...............................33-34 Technical specifications table:.................................35 Transmitter information.............................................36 Guarantee....................................................................37 Service.........................................................................38 -3- Important Considerations to Follow: · General references Please read the general considerations on safety and user's manual in detail before connecting the plasma screen. Only by this way you can use all the functions safely and securely. Keep the user's manual as close to the device as possible to search for information. Follow the instructions on the device and in the user's manual. Never let the children use display electrical devices unattended. · Use The plasma TV you have purchased has the highest quality standards possible in this business line. This plasma TV contains a display comprising of pixels. A pixel comprises of three elements (red, green and blue). Despite the fact that the highest quality check practices have been used during the manufacture of screens, some pixels or pixel elements may have small defects. These faults may occur as continuously lighted pixels, unlighted pixels or unbalanced pixels (flashing). Therefore, these faults are not covered by guarantee. This is applicable so long as the total of all the faulty pixels or pixel elements do not exceed the 0.01% of the total number. The brightness and contrast of plasma screen decreases in time. Plasma screens are phosphorus based and in some operating conditions "Burning" effect may occur. This is actually the natural deterioration of phosphorus material. This is a common occurrence in plasma technology. The operating conditions mentioned above are: - displaying static images for long durations - displaying the same background continuously - using a format other than full screen (e.g. 4:3) for long durations. When burning occurs, it is usually not correctable. Please follow the below listed recommendations to avoid or decrease burning effect: - For the first 100 hours of use, please use the animated pictures or constantly moving still pictures in full screen mode (slide show). - Please use your plasma TV in full screen mode (16:9) - In case the plasma screen is used as a PC monitor, please use animated pictures. Always turn the screen off when not in use. - Reduce contrast and brightness as far as possible. - If possible, display the images with maximum color profundity and scale. Certain situations may cause a buzzing sound in the electronics of the screen. This usually results from the fact that the grounded cables of the main electric supply are different. A method to solve this problem is inserting a filter between the aerial cable and input. These filters are available at all specialist commercial stores. · Environmental Conditions Never use the plasma screen in the environmental conditions different from the technical data. Different conditions endangers the device and may cause fire or fault. Protect the plasma screen from humidity. This refers to high moisture, closeness to water, water drops and water splashes as well as rain. Do not put any container full of water (e.g. a vase) on the device. Protect the device from heat. Keep away from flames, heating devices, ovens or continuous direct sunlight. Protect the screen against heat accumulation. Do not cover the ventilation holes. In horizontal position, keep min.10 cm above and below ventilation holes to furniture and ceiling and 4 cm from the sides and the back. Do not cover the TV with cloth. The screen has been designed to be mounted to a wall. · Mains connection This product is Class I and must be connected to a mains socket with a protective earth. The mains input and the mains switch are located on the rear input panel, see page 14. for safe disconnection of the TV from the manis voltage, the mains switch is to be turned of and the mains plug is to be removed from the mains socket. Never use a damaged mains cable. -4- · Signal Inputs Always switch off the plasma screen and signal supply before establishing any connections between two devices. · Disorders In case there is any damage in the mains lead or the device, remove the power lead from the socket immediately. Under no circumstances do you dismantle and/or repair the device by yourself. Instead, contact our Service Support Line or another professional workshop. · Batteries When swallowed, the batteries pose fatal danger. Therefore, you should keep the batteries away from the reach of little children. If a battery is swallowed, immediately seek medical assistance. Immediately remove the used up batteries from the remote control since they may leak and consequently cause damage. The batteries supplied with the device should not be recharged or utilized in any other way, be damaged, thrown into fire or short circuited. DISCONNECT THE TV COMPLETELY, SHUT OFF THE NETWORK OUTLET AND REMOVE THE MAINS LEAD. Used up batteries should not be disposed of with the normal household waste. Batteries should be disposed of in waste collection points designed for this purpose. · Cleaning and Maintenance Switch off the device before cleaning and remove the mains lead from the socket. Wait for a few minutes for the capacitors in the device to discharge. Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning. You should avoid chemical solutions and cleaning agents, since they will damage the surfaces. · The plasma screen creates internal high voltage for gas discharge. Power off during installation, maintenance and repair and disconnect the power cable from the socket. Wait for a few minutes for the capacitors in the device to discharge. · In case foreign substances such as water, fluids, metal fragments, etc. enters into the device, immediately disconnect the mains lead. Never attempt to touch anything in the device with any object. There is the danger of electric shock or accident. · If an odd smell is emitted or abnormal noises are heard from the device, immediately disconnect the mains lead. If no image is displayed in the screen after switching on or during use, do the same. In such a case, never attempt to continue operating the screen. · In cases of long periods where the TV is not used, or during thunderstorms, disconnect the mains lead from the socket and remove the aerial connection. · Never connect or disconnect the mains lead with wet hands. Never switch on the mains switch with wet hands. · Only use the supplied mains lead. Protect it against any damages and do not make any modifications on it. Never use a damaged mains lead. · The plasma screen has a glass surface. In case the device is exposed to overload (e.g. shake, vibration, twist or heat shock), the glass surface may get broken. Do not expose the glass surface to any pressure or shake. In case the glass gets broken, disconnect the mains lead and do not touch the glass with naked hands. · When switched to stand-by mode, the plasma screen remains connected to the mains. To cut the connection completely, you should switch the mains switch off, or pull out the mains lead from the socket. · For ergonomic reasons, it is recommended that you avoid using red or blue fonts or symbols on dark backgrounds. Such an image may cause illegibility due to low contrast and tires the eyes early. Therefore, use high contrast images like black font on white background. · Pay attention to loudspeaker output technical data during the connection of external speakers. Ensure that the loudspeakers are of the correct specification to prevent damage to them or to the internal amplifier. · Now, the unnecessary packs and packaging sources are recyclable and must always be recycled. · Place the cardboard vertically, bottom side on a firm ground. You may recognize the upper part from the direction of the arrows on the longitudinal side. · Plasma screen may only be mounted on the vertical (upright) walls. Make sure that the screen is switched off and the mains lead and signal cable have been disconencted from their sockets. The background should be firm and of a structure to carry the load. If you have any doubt, contact your authorized sales or service department. -5- Safety Warnings! Your and other people's safety is important. Therefore, please read the Safety Instructions, before using this TV. Safety Instructions ! Please read these safety instructions before using your TV for the first time. · Position your TV to prevent the sunlight from directly reflecting on the screen. Excessive light results in loss of colour. · Place the electric supply or other cables so that they are not stepped on or get caught by the objects placed near them. · Do not place objects full of liquids like vase or pot near the TV. · Do not expose the TV to liquids drops or splashes. · Do not place open fire sources on the TV set like lighted candles. · Make sure that naked flame sources like candles are not placed on the device. · Keep away your TV from heat radiating sources such as stove, radiator, furnace, etc. · Do not push, hit or screw into the screen of your product. · The heat generated in the device goes out from the ventilation holes, so do not cover the receiver with veils, thick fabric, etc., since they may prevent air circulation. Do not place your TV on a carpet or a soft ground. · Never let the children insert foreign substances in the open sections or slots of your TV. · Clean the TV screen with a slightly damp cloth or chamois. Never use corrosive cleaning agents like liquid or aerosol cleaners. · Disconnect mains lead of the TV from its plug when cleaning. · Never put pressure on the screen when cleaning. · Never position your screen on hard or uneven objects. Your plasma TV might be damaged. 10 cm · If you wish to place the TV on a shelf or a wall unit, leave minimum 10 cm of clearance from the top, sides and back of the TV. · Your TV has been designed to operate in 230 AC; 50Hz voltages. Do not connect your TV to a power supply other than the operating voltage stated. · If you are not going to use your TV for a while, please pull the mains lead from the mains socket. 230V 50Hz -6- Product Description High technology signal processing, 106 cm flat 16:9 plasma screen, user friendly, interactive remote control together with an attractive case with a less modular depth represents the new generation product design. Use of the best generation of plasma screens, computer images and presentations as well as high contrast warrants perfect video images. A variety of interconnection alternatives makes integrati ...