Plasma Flat Panel 42" PDP Monitor Owners Manual Important Safety Instructions WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the front or back covers. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to inform the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are explained. Special Notices Certain programs may be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation of copyright laws in the U.S. and Canada. FCC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized modifications to this display may void user authority to operate it. Warnings & Precautions Read these insturctions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators. Heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for you safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/ accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in amy way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. Attention, consult accompanying documents with respect to electric Shock, The symbol in figure shall be shown adjacent to the text of time 12 above. 2 Important Safety Instructions Avoid overhead power lines. An outdoor antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines, electric lights, or power circuits. When installing an outdoor antenna, be careful to not touch any power lines or circuits as contact with these lines can be fatal. Do not insert any foreign objects through the ventilation openings to the display. It may touch dangerous voltage points or damage parts. If an outdoor antenna or cable system is connected to the display, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charge buildups. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984, provides information about proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. If this display is equipped with separate speakers, please remove the speakers prior to moving the display. Moving the display with the speakers attached may cause damage or injury. Disconnect the unit from the main supply and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - Power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. - Liquid has been spilled into the product and/or the unit has been exposed to water or moisture. - Unit does not operate normally when the operating instructions are not followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage which often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to normal operation. - Unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. - Unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. Cleaning & Maintenance Disconnect from the electric outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use only a slightly damp cloth for cleaning. Special Warranty Information Cell Defects Although the display panels are produced with more than 99% percent active cells, there may be some cells that do not produce light or remain lit. This is considered normal and not a manufacturer defect. 3 Regulatory Notice FCC Statement The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following warning: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television receptions, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning User must use shielded signal interface cables to maintain FCC compliance for the product. Provided with this display is a detachable power supply cord with IEC320 style terminations. It may be suitable for connection to any UL Listed personal computer with similar configuration. Before making the connection, make sure the voltage rating of the computer convenience outlet is the same as the monitor and that the ampere rating of the computer convenience outlet is equal to or exceeds the monitor voltage rating. For 120 Volt applications, use only UL Listed detachable power cord with NEMA configuration 5-15P type (parallel blades) plug cap. For 240 Volt applications use only UL Listed Detachable power supply cord with NEMA configuration 6015P type (tandem blades) plug cap. IC Compliance Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations of ICES-003. Cet appareil Numerique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglemont NMB-03 sur les equipements produisant des interferences au Canada. Notice de Conformit IC Cet appareil numerique de classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement ICES-003 sur les equipements produisant des interferences au Canada. 4 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................... 2 Special Notices ................................................................................................................................. 2 Warnings & Precautions ................................................................................................................... 2 Cleaning & Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 3 Special Warranty Info ........................................................................................................................ 3 Regulatory Notice .................................................................................................................................... 4 Getting to Know Your Display .................................................................................................................. 7 Package Contents ............................................................................................................................ 8 Front Panel Controls ......................................................................................................................... 9 Rear Panel Connections ................................................................................................................... 10 Remote Control ................................................................................................................................. 11 Display Connections ............................................................................................................................... 13 Connecting a VCR ............................................................................................................................ 14 Connecting a DVD ............................................................................................................................. 15 Connecting a Set-Top Box ................................................................................................................ 17 External Audio Connections .............................................................................................................. 18 Connecting a PC .............................................................................................................................. 19 RS-232 Connection ........................................................................................................................... 21 Basic Operations ..................................................................................................................................... 25 Powering On/Off................................................................................................................................ 26 Change Inputs ................................................................................................................................... 26 Volume Adjustment ........................................................................................................................... 27 On-Screen Display Menu .................................................................................................................. 28 On-Screen Status Display................................................................................................................. 29 Understanding Widescreen Modes .................................................................................................... 30 Changing Aspect Ratios .................................................................................................................... 31 Picture Controls ...................................................................................................................................... 33 Adjusting Picture Settings ................................................................................................................. 34 Picture-in-Picture .............................................................................................................................. 36 Noise Reduction ............................................................................................................................... 38 Imagie Shift ...................................................................................................................................... 39 Adjusting Screen Size ...................................................................................................................... 40 Picture Mode .................................................................................................................................... 41 Quick Access Menu ......................................................................................................................... 42 Sound Controls ....................................................................................................................................... 43 Adjusting Sound Settings ................................................................................................................. 44 Using Surround Sound ...................................................................................................................... 45 Built-in Amplification (Speaker) ............................................................................................ 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