User manual MAXENT MX-50X3

Plasma Flat Panel 50" 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 Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................ 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 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 Selecting Color Temperature ............................................................................................................. 39 Adjusting Screen Size ...................................................................................................................... 40 Fine Tuning RGB Mode ..................................................................................................................... 42 Sound Controls ....................................................................................................................................... 43 Adjusting Sound Settings ................................................................................................................. 44 Using Surround 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 Full White ......................................................................................................................................... 51 Power Save Mode ............................................................................................................................ 52 System Passcode ............................................................................................................................ 52 Information Display ............................................................................................................................ 54 5 Table of Contents Appendix ................................................................................................................................................. 55 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ 56 Wall Mount Instructions .................................................................................................................... 57 Side Mount Speaker Installation ........................................................................................................ 59 Specifications ................................................................................................................................... 61 Index ................................................................................................................................................ 63 6 Flat Panel Monitor Getting to Know Your Display 7 Getting to Know Your Display Package Contents Flat Panel Display Remote Control Batteries Plasma Flat Panel 50" PDD Monitor User Manual Warranty Card AC Power Cord Side-Mount Speakers VGA Cable Notes: RGB Cable may require separate purchase. 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. Solid Green - Power ON 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 and 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 Composite / S-Video Inputs Connect Composite or S-Video signals from external sources such VCRs or DVD players. RGB Input Connect to RGB output of computer or Set-Top box. 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. RS-232 Connector Connect to a computer serial port. Digital HDMI* Inputs Connects to the digital video signals from a set top box. Audio Output Variable or fixed audio output jacks for connecting to an external audio amplifier. RGB Output Loop to another computer monitor for display. Subwoofer Output Variable or fixed low-frequency audio output jack for connecting to an external amplified subwoofer. * HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trade marks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC 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 return to Standby mode. Number Keypad Use number keypad to set up system passcode only. Sound Mute On/Off To switch the sound off and back on again. QuickView* This key is not applicable to this monitor. Volume +/Turns volume up or down. Channel UP/DOWN* This key is not applicable to this monitor. Menu Engages the OSD menu. Recall Recalls default picture settings. Display Press to show the status of the monitor. Favorite Channel* This key is not applicable to this monitor. Input Select Press to select input signal modes sequentially. PIP (Picture-in-Picture Button) Turns on PIP (Picture-in-Picture) feature under HDMI input mode. 13 PIP Source Changes the input source of the PIP among AV/S-Video Component input sources. 13 PIP Position This key changes the PIP sub-window to 4 different corner locations. Swap This key is not applicable to this monitor. *Feature can be accessed by using 3rd party tuner through external device. Ie. VCR 11 Getting to Know Your Display Remote Control (con't) MTS Stereo* This key is not applicable to this monitor. Closed Captioning Turns on/off Closed Caption Mode. Sub-Picture Channel UP/DOWN* This key is not applicable to this monitor. V-Chip Engages V-Chip protection circuitry settings. Smart ID This key is not applicable to this monitor. WIDE Toggles between various aspect ratio settings. 22 CH ADD/SKIP* This key is not applicable to this monitor. Fav. Set* This key is not applicable to this monitor. Channel Lock* This key is not applicable to this monitor. Quick Access Menu Engages Quick Access Menu. Discrete Power ON/OFF Press OFF to send monitor into standby mode. Press ON to power on from standby mode. Direct Input Selection Keys Directly change input signal selection by pressing the appropriate key. (TV direct input key is not applicable to this monitor.) *Feature can be accessed by using 3rd party tuner through external device. Ie. VCR 22 Battery Installation 12 Flat Panel Monitor Display Connections 13 Display Connections 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 output from the VCR to the (R) and (L) audio input located next to the S-Video connector. Note: There are two sets of S-Video inputs provided. For TV Channels setup please refer to VCR user manual for details. Ant. In Antenna Using Composite Input Connect the yellow (video) out connector from the VCR to the yellow video input on the back of monitor. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio output from the VCR to the (R) and (L) audio input located next to the yellow Video connector. Note: There are two sets of composite inputs provided. For TV Channels setup please refer to VCR user manual for details. Ant. In Antenna 14 Display Connections 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 PR/CR jack of the monitor. Connect the blue-colored (labed as PB or CB) jack from the DVD to the blue-colored PB/CB 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/CR 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 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/CR) jack from the STB to the red-colored PR/CR jack of the monitor. Connect the blue-colored (labed as PB /CB) jack from the STB to the blue-colored PB/CB 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/CR 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 HDMI 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. 17 Display Connections Connecting a Set-Top Box (con't) Using HDMI Input Connect the HDMI connector from the back of the HDTV set top box to the HDMI Connector located on the back of the monitor. - HDMI Cable HDMI Notes: Some HDTV Set top boxes may not have a HDMI output. Use Component Video input or RGB input method if this is the case. Upon connecting your HDTV set top box to the HDMI 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. If the external device has DVI output only, use a DVI to HDMI adapter cable to connect to the HDMI terminal. 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. 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 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. Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks from the PC to the R and L jacks located next to the RGB 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. Audio (3.5 mm Mini-Stereo to RCA cable) RGB cable (15 Pin D-Sub) 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 1024x768 PIXELS. For COLOR QUALITY, select 32 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. 20