VPW505 USER GUIDE 50" PLASMA DISPLAY Contents For Your Records........................................................................................................................................ 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS.............................................................................................................................. 2 PRODUCT FEATURES .............................................................................................................................. 3 UNDERSTANDING YOUR DISPLAY ......................................................................................................... 4 Front View ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Rear View ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Remote Control ................................................................................................................................ 5 CONNECTING THE DISPLAY ................................................................................................................... 6 Connecting a DVD Player ................................................................................................................. 6 Connecting a HDTV Decoder Set-Top Box ...................................................................................... 7 Connecting a VCR ............................................................................................................................ 8 External Audio Connections ............................................................................................................. 8 Connecting a PC ............................................................................................................................... 9 OPERATING THE DISPLAY-BASICS ...................................................................................................... 10 Powering ON / OFF ........................................................................................................................ 10 Selecting Signal Source .................................................................................................................. 10 Adjusting Sound Volume ................................................................................................................ 11 RUNNING HDTV ...................................................................................................................................... 12 Understanding HDTV ...................................................................................................................... 12 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 14 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) / Split Screen ............................................................................................ 14 Widescreen (16:9 Aspect Ratio) Viewing Modes ........................................................................... 16 Widescreen Viewing Modes (Con't) ............................................................................................... 17 On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings ................................................................................................ 17 Sleep Timer Settings ...................................................................................................................... 18 Variable and Fixed Audio Output .................................................................................................... 19 Sound Adjustments ........................................................................................................................ 19 Signal Frequency Information Display ............................................................................................ 20 ADJUSTING PICTURE ............................................................................................................................. 21 For AV / S-Video ............................................................................................................................ 21 For Component Video .................................................................................................................... 22 For RGB / DVI ................................................................................................................................ 24 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 25 WALL MOUNT (OPTION) ......................................................................................................................... 29 Rear View ................................................................................................................................................. 29 APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................ 30 TV TUNER SETTING ............................................................................................................................... 30 NTSC TV Tuner Setting .................................................................................................................. 30 TV / Cable TV Connections .................................................................................................. 30 Remote Control .................................................................................................................... 31 Selecting Signal Source ....................................................................................................... 32 Changing Channels .............................................................................................................. 32 TV Tuner Settings ................................................................................................................ 33 Quick View ........................................................................................................................... 33 Favorite Channel / Channel Lock ......................................................................................... 34 Parental Guide ..................................................................................................................... 35 PASSCODE Setting ............................................................................................................. 36 ADJUSTING PICTURE ........................................................................................................ 37 For TV .................................................................................................................................. 37 TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................................................. 38 Troubleshoot Common Conditions ................................................................................................. 38 Customer Support .......................................................................................................................... 39 LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................ 40 VIEWSONIC Plasma Display ......................................................................................................... 40 Power Cord Safety Guidelines ....................................................................................................... 41 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................... 42 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................. 43 FCC Information ............................................................................................................................. 44 ViewSonic VPW505 i Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2002. 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Please dispose of this product properly at the end of its useful life. Your local waste disposal company may provide information about proper disposal. ViewSonic VPW505 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS Supplied Accessories Please verify that you received the following items with your package content: Plasma Display Remote Control Quick Start Guide(QSG) CD WIZARD Power Cable China VGA Cable Batteries Power Cable EU Power Cable UK Power Cable US S-VIDEO Cable RCA Component Cable RCA Video/Audio Cable Note: Only suitable power cable is provided for the country of destination. 2 ViewSonic VPW505 PRODUCT FEATURES Advanced Digital Image Processing Advanced digital processor with adaptive motion de-interlacing converts all 15KHz signals into progressive scan for a brighter, flicker free image. 3:2 Pull-Down for Film Scan Conversion Selectable Fixed/Variable Audio Outputs Software selectable fixed or variable audio outputs ensures flexible audio applications. Built-in Internal Amplification & Speakers Built-in 3:2 pull-down processing can automatically detect and convert film content to properly display with minimal motion artifacts. 3D Comb Filter This display contains an internal 10-watt (5 watts x2) audio amplifier and built-in speakers sufficient for multimedia applications. Standard DVI Interface Built-in 3D comb filter converts analog signal into a digital signal for more accurate processing, eliminating cross-color interference for superior NTSC video performance. Dual HD Component Video Inputs Equipped with a built-in Digital Visual Interface for direct "digital-to-digital" video capability. 1280x1024 SXGA Support Two high-definition component video inputs with auto-detection capabilities will automatically synchronize the display to match the incoming signal source without manual intervention. Picture-in-Picture (PIP) The onboard digital scaling engine can accept various PC and HDTV signals and digitally map the signals to fit 1366x768 wide XGA resolution. Discrete Power ON/OFF Separate Power ON/OFF buttons on the remote control facilitates the recording of IR macros with advanced system setups. Direct Input Selection Keys View two programs simultaneously using the display's picture-in-picture with four selectable window position settings. Picture on Picture (POP) View two programs silmultaneous by using the picture on picture split screen feature. HDTV Signal Compatible Separate input selection keys on the remote control allows quick and easy selection of various inputs. Bass Extension Circuitry / Subwoofer Out Capable of accepting 1080i and 720p HDTV signals via an external HDTV decoder with RGB or Component Video outputs. Digital Zoom Mode Enhance bass performance by adding a separate powered subwoofer to the display's subwoofer output. RS232 Serial Connection View full screen 4:3 content. BBE® Sound Maximizer The RS232 command s ...