User manual MAXENT MX-42V1

Plasma Flat Panel 42" Plasma 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 To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts are inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only. Keep display away from excessive dust, high temperature, moisture or direct sunlight. Use in a well-ventilated area and do not cover ventilation openings. Unauthorized modifications to this equipment or usage of an unshielded connecting cable may cause excessive interference. When the display is not in use, disconnect it from the electric outlet. If the picture displayed is in any way abnormal, turn off the unit and disconnect it from the electric outlet. Verify your signal wire connections and reconnect the display to the electric outlet. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage. Do not place the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surfaces. Never place the unit near or over a radiator or heat source. Do not install unit in an enclosed area unless proper ventilation is provided. The unit should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If the type of available power is unknown, consult your dealer or local power company. The unit is equipped with a 3-pin grounded plug. The plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician. Do not alter this plug as this will defeat the safety feature. Power cord not lighter than H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm2 shall be used. Do not rest objects on the power cord & avoid placing power cord near high traffic areas. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Unplug the display from the electric outlet and disconnect the antenna/cable TV system during a lightning storm or when left unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage to the display caused by lightning and power-line surges. 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. 2 Important Safety Instructions 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 Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 8 Front Panel Controls ......................................................................................................................... 9 Rear Panel Connections ................................................................................................................... 10 Remote Control ................................................................................................................................. 11 Display Connections ............................................................................................................................... 13 Connecting TV or CATV .................................................................................................................... 14 Connecting a VCR ............................................................................................................................ 14 Connecting a DVD ............................................................................................................................. 15 Connecting a Set-Top Box ................................................................................................................ 17 External Audio Connections .............................................................................................................. 18 Connecting a Subwoofer ................................................................................................................... 19 Connecting a PC .............................................................................................................................. 19 RS-232 Connection ........................................................................................................................... 22 Basic Operations ..................................................................................................................................... 25 Powering On/Off ................................................................................................................................ 26 Changing 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 / Side-by-Side Picture ........................................................................................... 36 Selecting Color Temperature ............................................................................................................. 40 Adjusting Screen Size ...................................................................................................................... 40 Fine Tuning RGB Mode ..................................................................................................................... 42 Sound Controls ....................................................................................................................................... 43 Adjusting Sound Settings ................................................................................................................. 44 Using Surround Sound ...................................................................................................................... 46 Using BBE Sound ............................................................................................................................. 46 Built-in Amplification (Speaker) .......................................................................................................... 47 Using an External Subwoofer ............................................................................................................ 48 Fixed / Variable Audio Output ........................................................................................................... 48 Advanced Functions ................................................................................................................................ 49 Sleep Timer ...................................................................................................................................... 50 OSD Menu Language ........................................................................................................................ 51 Power Save Mode ............................................................................................................................. 52 System Passcode ............................................................................................................................ 52 Information Display ............................................................................................................................ 54 5 Table of Contents TV Functions* ......................................................................................................................................... 55 Memorizing Channels ....................................................................................................................... 56 On-Screen Status Display (TV Mode) ............................................................................................... 58 Blue Back ......................................................................................................................................... 59 Changing Channels ........................................................................................................................... 59 MTS ................................................................................................................................................. 60 Closed Captioning ............................................................................................................................. 61 V-Chip ............................................................................................................................................... 62 Favorite Channel Programming .......................................................................................................... 65 Quick View ....................................................................................................................................... 66 Channel Lock .................................................................................................................................... 66 Understanding HDTV ......................................................................................................................... 68 Appendix ................................................................................................................................................. 71 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 72 Wall Mount Instructions .................................................................................................................... 73 TV Tuner Module Installation ............................................................................................................. 75 Side Mount Speaker Installation ........................................................................................................ 77 RGB / DVI Module Installation ........................................................................................................... 79 Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 81 Index ................................................................................................................................................ 87 * TV Functions are not operational until an optional TV tuner module is installed. 6 Flat Panel Monitor Getting to Know Your Display 7 Getting to Know Your Display Package Contents Flat Panel Display Remote Control Batteries User Manual Warranty Card VGA Cable AC Power Cord Optional Accessories Side-Mount Speakers Single-TV Tuner Module Dual-TV Tuner Module Dual-DVI Port/RGB Module 8 Getting to Know Your Display Front Panel Controls Status LED Not Illuminated - No AC Power detected If the main power switch (rear of panel) is turned off, this LED will not illuminate. Orange - Standby (Power OFF) with AC power detected The LED will illuminate in orange color if the monitor is shut-off but the main power cord is plugged into the back of the unit. Flashing/Solid Green The LED will flash green for approximately 3 seconds before turning solid green. This is to indicate the display is powering up prior to displaying full picture. Volume Adjustment Buttons Use these buttons to adjust volume up and down. These keys also serve as navigation and adjustment keys when On Screen Display menu is engaged. Select Buttons Use these buttons to navigate through the the On Screen Display menu. If an optional TV tuner is intalled, these buttons also function as Channel Up/ Down. Menu Button Use this button to engage the On Screen Display menu. Power (Standby) Button Turns power on/off from standby mode. There is a wait period between on/off cycles. Input Button Use this button to switch between available inputs. 9 Getting to Know Your Display Rear Panel Connections DVI IN 2 DVI IN 1 RS-232 Composite / S-Video Inputs Connect Composite or S-Video signals from external sources such VCRs or DVD players. Antenna Jack Connect to TV or CATV antenna. Your display may not be equipped with a TV tuner module. If not, an optional tuner module is available. Component Video Inputs Auto-detecting component video inputs (Y/Pb/Pr or Y/Cb/Cr) for connecting to the component output jacks of a DVD player or Set-Top Box. RGB Input Connect to RGB output of computer or Set-Top box. Audio Output Variable or fixed audio output jacks for connecting to an external audio amplifier. RGB Output Connect to another computer monitor for daisy chaining applications. Subwoofer Output Variable or fixed low-frequency audio output jack for connecting to an external amplified subwoofer. RS-232 Connector Connect to a computer serial port. Digital DVI Inputs Connects to the digital video signals from a set top box or PC. An optional 2-port DVI module is available. 10 Getting to Know Your Display Remote Control Standby Power On/Off Push this button to turn on the monitor from Standby mode. Push it again to turn off to Standby mode. Number Keypad* Use number keypad to select the TV channel you want to watch. QuickView* Use QuickView key to recall the last TV channel watched. (See Page 66) PIP (Picture-in-Picture Button) Turns on PIP (Picture-in-Picture) mode and POP (Side-bySide) picture mode. (See Page 36) PIP/POP Source Changes the input source of the PIP or POP sub-window. (See Page 37) Favorite Channel* Recalls TV channels programmed using favorite channel memory. (See Page 65) Sound Mute On/Off Volume +/Turns volume up or down. Channel UP/DOWN* Change TV channels sequentially by pressing +/-. Swap This key swaps the main and sub picture windows under PIP or POP modes. (See page 38) PIP Position This key changes the PIP sub-window to 4 different corner locations. (See Page 38) Input Select Press to select input signal modes sequentially. (See Page 26) *Only applicable when TV tuner option(s) are installed 11 Getting to Know Your Display Remote Control 13 Menu Engages the OSD menu. Recall Recalls default picture settings. (See Page 34) Display Press to show the status of the monitor. (See Page 29) WIDE Toggles between various aspect ratio settings. (See Page 31) Direct Input Selection Keys Directly change input signal selection by pressing the appropriate key. Closed Captioning* Turns on Closed Caption Mode. (See Page 61) V-Chip* Engages V-Chip protection circuitry settings. (See Page 62) 13 MTS Stereo* Engages MTS stereo reception for TV. (See Page 60) Channel Lock / Fav. Set* Engages Channel Lock and Favorite Channel Setup Menu. (See Page 65) Sleep Timer Engages Sleep Timer Settings. (See Page 50) Discrete Power ON/OFF Press OFF to send monitor into Standby mode. Press ON to power on from standby mode. *Only applicable when optional TV tuner(s) are installed Battery Installation 12 Flat Panel Monitor Display Connections 13 Display Connections Connecting TV or CATV Connecting to TV or Cable TV Make sure your monitor is equipped with a TV tuner. You can tell by looking at the connection jacks located on the back of the monitor. If there is a threaded-screw type of connector (called the RF connector), then you have a TV tuner. If you do not see this type of connector, then you do not have a TV tuner installed. Connect the RF cable from the antenna or cable socket to the RF connector labeled as TV1 or TV2 on the back of the monitor. Notes: If your monitor is not equipped with a TV tuner, please contact your local sales representative for purchase. If there is only one antenna connector and your monitor is equipped with two TV tuners, you will need to use a antenna signal splitter to connect to the two RF connectors. Connecting a VCR Using S-Video Input Connect the S-Video (4-pin DIN) connector from the VCR to the S-Video input on the back of monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the VCR to the (R) and (L) audio-in jacks located next to the S-Video connector. Note: There are two sets of S-Video inputs provided. Using Composite Input Connect the yellow (video) out connector from the VCR to the yellow video input on the back of monitor. Note: There are two sets of composite inputs provided. 14 Display Connections Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio-out jacks from the VCR to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the yellow Video connector. Using TV Input Connect the output to TV (RF out or Antenna out) connector from the VCR to the TV input on the back of monitor. Notes: The TV input option is only available when a TV tuner is installed. Cable must be connected from wall/cable box into the VCRs antenna (RF) input. Connecting a DVD Using Component Video Input There are two sets of component video inputs provided. You can use either set of component inputs to connect your DVD. Connect the green-colored (labeled as Y) jack from the DVD to the green-colored jack of the monitor. Connect the red-colored (labed as Pr or Cr) jack from the DVD to the red-colored Pr1/Cr1 jack of the monitor. Connect the blue-colored (labed as Pb or Cb) jack from the DVD to the blue-colored Pb1/Cb1 jack of the monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the DVD to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the Pr/Cr1 connector. 15 Display Connections Connecting a DVD (con't) Using S-Video Input Connect the S-Video (4-pin DIN) connector from the DVD to the S-Video input on the back of monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the DVD to the (R) and (L) audio-in jacks located next to the S-Video connector. Note: There are two sets of S-Video inputs provided. Using Composite Input Connect the yellow (video) out connector from the DVD to the yellow video input on the back of monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio-out jacks from the DVD to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the yellow Video connector. Note: There are two sets of composite inputs provided. 16 Display Connections Connecting a Set-Top Box Using Component Video Input There are two sets of component video inputs provided. You can use either set of component inputs to connect your STB. Some HDTV Set top boxes may not have a Component Video output. Instead, use RGB or DVI input method. Connect the green-colored (labeled as Y) jack from the STB to the green-colored jack of the monitor. Connect the red-colored (labed as Pr or Cr) jack from the STB to the red-colored Pr1/Cr1 jack of the monitor. Connect the blue-colored (labed as Pb or Cb) jack from the STB to the blue-colored Pb1/Cb1 jack of the monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the STB to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the Pr/Cr1 connector. Using RGB Input Connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector from the back of the HDTV set top box to the RGBIN Connector located on the back of the monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio-out jacks from the HDTV set top box to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the RGB connector. Notes: Some HDTV Set top boxes may not have a RGB output. Use Component Video input or DVI input method if this is the case. Upon connecting your HDTV set top box to the RGB input of the monitor, it may be necessary to adjust various picture settings on the monitor to correctly match the output of the HDTV set top box. This is caused by the different video timings set by various HDTV set top box manufacturers. (See Page 40 for more information). RGB input may not be available on your display as this is an optional accessory. Please contact your local sales representative for purchase information. 17 Display Connections Connecting a Set-Top Box (con't) Using DVI Input Connect the DVI-D connector from the back of the HDTV set top box to the DVI-IN Connector located on the back of the monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio-out jacks from the HDTV set top box to the R and L audio-in jacks located next to the DVI-D connector. Notes: Some HDTV Set top boxes may not have a DVI output. Use Component Video input or RGB input method if this is the case. Upon connecting your HDTV set top box to the DVI input of the monitor, it may be necessary to adjust various picture settings on the monitor to correctly match the output of the HDTV set top box. This is caused by the different video timings set by various HDTV set top box manufacturers. (See Page 40 for more information). DVI input may not be available on your display as this is an optional accessory. Please contact your local sales representative for purchase information. External Audio Connections Connecting to an External Amplifiers This monitor can be connected to an external amplifier using the AUDIO OUT jacks located on the back of the monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) AUDIO OUT jacks from right side of the connector panel to the external amplifier. Note: The AUDIO OUT RCA jacks can be set to either Fixed or Variable audio output levels. (See Page 48 for more information) 18 Display Connections Connecting a Subwoofer This monitor is equipped with a subwoofer output for connecting to an external amplified subwoofer. Connect a RCA cable from the subwoofer's input to the subwoofer's output jack on the back of the monitor. Notes: The RCA subwoofer outputs frequencies below 120Hz. The subwoofer output jack is governed by FIXED or VARIABLE audio output setting and works in conjunction with AUDIO OUT jacks. Connecting a PC Using RGB or DVI Video Input For most PCs, connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB connector from the back of the PC to the RGBIN Connector located on the back of the monitor. If you have a PC that is equipped with a DVI (Digital Visual Interface), you may connect the PC DVI connector from the back of the PC to the DVI-In Connector located on the back of the monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the PC to the R and L jacks located next to the RGB connector. If you are using a DVI interface, simply connect the (R) and (L) audio jacks to the R and L jacks located next to the DVI connector. Note: A RGB loop-out labeled RGB Out will allow another RGB monitor to be connected. The RGB loop-out will display the same signal as the RGB In signal source. 19 Display Connections Connecting a PC (con't) Setting Up Your Monitor Using Plug and Play This monitor adheres to VESA Plug and Play standard to eliminate complicated and time consuming setup of monitors. This monitor identifies itself to the computer and automatically sends the PC its Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) using Display Data Channel (DDC) protocols. How to Set up Your PC for Use with Monitor (Windows) The display settings for a typical Windows-based computer are shown below; however, actual screens on your computer will differ depending on the version of Windows and video card equipped with the computer. Even though the actual screen may look different from example displayed below, basic set-up routine will apply in most cases. Go to Window's CONTROL PANEL by clicking: START, SETTINGS, CONTROL PANEL. The CONTROL PANEL Window is displayed. Select the DISPLAY icon from this window. The DISPLAY PROPERTIES dialog box is displayed. Select the SETTINGS tab to display your computer's video output settings. Set the "Screen Resolution" settings to 640x480 PIXELS. For COLOR QUALITY, select 24 BIT COLOR (might also be expressed as 16 million colors). If a vertical-frequency option exists, set the value to 60 or 60 Hz. Click OK to complete the setting. Note: Both screen position and size will vary, depending on the type of PC graphics card and its resolution selected. To adjust position and size, refer to Page 40. 20 Display Connections Connecting a PC (con't) Supported Resolutions This monitor supports the following resolutions Refresh Horizontal Rate Frequency (Hz) (kHz) 60 72 75 85 56 60 72 75 85 60 70 75 85 60 70 50 60 60(i) 70 60 60 67 75 75 31.469 37.861 37.500 43.269 35.156 37.879 48.077 46.875 53.674 48.364 56.476 60.023 68.677 63.981 31.469 31.469 45.000 33.750 31.469 31.413 31.469 35.000 49.725 68.681 Vertical V-Sync Frequency Polariy (Hz) (TTL) 59.940 72.809 75.000 85.008 56.250 60.317 72.188 75.000 85.061 60.004 70.069 75.029 84.997 60.020 70.087 50.030 60.000 60.000 70.087 59.835 59.940 66.667 74.550 75.062 + + + + + + + + + + + + H-Sync Polarity Dot rate (TTL) (MHz) + + + + + + + + + + + + 25.175 31.500 31.500 36.000 36.000 40.000 50.000 49.500 56.250 65.000 75.000 78.750 94.500 108.00 28.322 25.175 74.250 74.250 25.175 30.000 27.000 30.240 57.283 100.000 Mode No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 Resolution 640(VGA) × 480 640(VGA) × 480 640(VGA) × 480 640(VGA) × 480 800(SVGA) × 600 800(SVGA) × 600 800(SVGA) × 600 800(SVGA) × 600 800(SVGA) × 600 1024(XGA) × 768 1024(XGA) × 768 1024(XGA) × 768 1024(XGA) × 768 1280(SXGA) × 1024 720(DOS) × 400 640(VGA) × 480 1280(HDTV) × 720p 1920(HDTV) × 1080i 640(VGA) × 350 852(WGA) × 480 720(EDTV) x 480p 640 × 480 832 × 624 1152 × 870 Notes: Modes 24, 25 and 26 are for use with Apple Macintosh computers. Modes 23: 852 x 480@60Hz is the specification only for 42" WVGA product. Modes 23: 720 x 480p@60Hz is the specification only for 42" WXGA product. 21 Display Connections RS-232 Connection Overview This monitor is equipped with an RS-232 serial terminal for using the monitor with computer controls. The RS-232 serial terminal conforms to the RS-232C interface specification. The computer will require software application (such as HyperTerminal) which allows the computer to send and receive control data that can support the communication parameters described in this section. Interface Parameters These parameters are required to setup communications with the monitor. RS-232C Pint Layout Specification RS-232C Pin 1 Received Line Signal Detector (Data Carrier Detect) Sync Method Synchronous Pin 2 Received Data (RXD) Baud Rate 9600 bps Pin 3 Transmit Data (TXD) Parity None Pin 4 Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Character Length 8 Bits Pin 5 Signal Ground Stop Bit 1 Bit Pin 6 Data Set Ready (DSR) Pin 7 Request To Send (RTS) Pin 8 Clear To Send (CTS) Pin 9 Ring Indicator Command Format and Sequencing Data Structure Overview In order to transmit data from the computer to the monitor, the data must be sent in a structured format. The format used by this monitor follows a COMMAND:DATA sequence. All commands and its related data are formatted using a 3-character format separated by a colon in-between. For example, the Power On command is sent as: PWR:PON where PWR is telling the monitor that it is receiving a Power related command, followed by the actual command to carry out. Communications Overview As commands are sent from the PC, the monitor will provide feedback regarding the state of command execution back to the PC. The monitor provides information status to inform: 1. Whether the command sent by the computer was received by the monitor. 2. Whether the COMMAND:DATA structure was correctly formatted for execution by the monitor. 3. Whether the command sent was successfully carried out by the monitor. 22 Display Connections The following is an example of the communication process between the PC and the monitor using a program such as HyperTerminal. Example: Read Power Status followed by Power On command and input select to AV1 with disruption PC Status Send command to read power status Rcv acknowledgment of command received Rcv OFF status from monitor Rcv confirmation of command complete Send command to POWER ON the monitor Rcv acknowledgment of command Rcv confirmation of command complete Send command to switch to AV1 input Rcv acknowledge of command not accepted Send command to void previous command Rcv acknowledgment of command received Rcv confirmation of command complete Send command to switch to AV1 input again Rcv acknowledgment of command received Rcv confirmation of command complete Ready to send another command Monitor Status Monitor rcv's command Sends confirmation of command rcv'd to PC Sends actual status of power to PC (OFF) Sends confirmation of command completion Monitor is not busy and waiting for command Sends confirmation of command rcv'd to PC Monitor powers on and sends confirmation Monitor is busy doing another task Sends busy status because it can't rcv data Rcv's command to clear previous command Sends confirmation of command rcv'd to PC Clears command buffer and sends confirm Monitor is not busy and rcv's command Sends confirmation of command rcv'd to PC Monitor switches to AV1 and sends confirm Monitor is ready to accept another command Command and Data Tables Description Read Data Volume Power On/Off Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Input Select V-Size V-Position H-Size H-Position Recall Save Mute Language Color Temp Bass Treble Balance BBE Surround Sound Tuner 1 Source Tuner 2 Source Channel Search Command REA VOL PWR BRT CON CLR TNT SHP INP VSZ VPS HSZ HPS RCL SAV MUT LNG TMP BAS TRB BAL BBE SRS TS1 TS2 CSR Data Options VOL, PWR, BRT, CON, CLR, TNT, SHP, INP, VSZ, VPS, HSZ, HPS, RCL, SAV, MUT, LNG, TMP, BAS, TRB, BAL, BBE, SRS, TS1, TS2, CSR, TV1, TV2, CCD, ZOM, PIP, POP PIS, POF, SIN, SWP, RGN, GGN, BGN, RBS, GBS, BBS, FPL, ILO, IUL, STS, BI1, BI2, BI3 001...100 PON=Power On, OFF=Power off 001...100 001...100 001...100 001...100 001...100 TV1=Tuner1, TV2=Tuner2, AV1=AV Input 1, AV2=AV Input 2, CP1=Component Input 1, CP2=Component Input 2, RG1=RGB1, RG2=RGB2, DV1=DVI1, DV2=DVI2 001...100 001...100 001...100 001...100 000 000 MON=On, OFF=Off ENG=English, SPA=Spanish, FFR=French LOW=Low, MID=Middle, HIG=High, 65D=6500D, CUS=Custom 001...100 001...100 001...100 BON=BBE On, OFF=BBE Off OFF=Off, STR=Stereo, MON=Mono AIR=Air, CBL=Cable AIR=Air, CBL=Cable TV1=Channel Search TV1, TV2=Channel Search TV2 23 Display Connections Description TV1 Channel Change TV2 Channel Change Closed Captioning Zoom PIP POP PIP Position POP Format Sub-Source Sub-Swap R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain R-Bias G-Bias B-Bias Clear Buffer Command TV1 TV2 CCD ZOM PIP POP PIS POF SIN SWP RGN GGN BGN RBS GBS BBS Escape Key Data Options 001...125 001...125 OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, TX1, TX2, TX3, TX4 WID=16:9, PAN=Panorama Stretch, NOR=4:3 with black bars, ZO1=Zoom1, ZO2=Zoom2, ZO3=Zoom3 PON=PIP On, OFF=PIP Off PON=POP On, OFF=POP Off PS1=Position 1, PS2=Position 2, PS3=Position 3, PS4=Position 4 PF1=Full size, PF2=16:9 Format, PF3=4:3 Format TV1=Tuner 1, TV2=Tuner 2, AV1=AV Input 1, AV2=AV Input 2, CP1=Component Input 1, CP2=Component Input 2, RG1=RGB1, RG2=RGB2, DV1=DVI1, DV2=DVI2 000 001...256 001...256 001...256 001...256 001...256 001...256 Simply press the ESC key on the keyboard will send command to clear command buffer 24