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Plasma Monitor
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
PHD42600
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Important Information CAUTION This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not inside the product that presents a risk of remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts electric shock or personal injury. inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your WARNING p
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 3 Protect Against Power Surges.................................................................................................. 3 Protect Components from Overheating.................................................................................. 3 Important Stand and Base Safety Information .............................
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Table of Contents Chapter 5: Other Information Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................. 27 Care and Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 28 Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 29 FCC Declaration of
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L O V Z + C O H Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your monitor into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. •Turn off the monitor and/or component(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your mo
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Connections and Setup Installation of the Monitor Installation using a stand or wall mount bracket • Please be sure to request installation or mounting of this unit or the installation bracket by the dealer where purchased. •When installing, be sure to use the bolts provided with the stand or installation bracket. • For details concerning installation, please refer to the instruction manual provided with the stand or installation bracket. Installation using accessories other than the stand or in
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Connections and Setup MENU – VOLUME + INPUT ZOOM POWER / The Front of Your Monitor If you can’t locate your remote, you can use the front panel of your monitor to operate many of the monitor’s features. MENU Brings up the Main menu. When the menu system is displayed, pressing MENU selects highlighted items. VOL Decreases the volume. In the menu system, it acts like the left arrow button on the remote (moves highlight left). VOL Increases the volume. In the menu system, it ac
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Connections and Setup Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your monitor. Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It’s important to remember the different degrees of picture improvement for comparison. The component jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) are considered excellent; and S-Video and composite jacks are considered very good. Note: The illustration below shows how your
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Connections and Setup Speaker jacks Back of the monitor Raised area (jack panel is on the bottom) COMPONENT 1 / COMPONENT2 • YPbPr For connection of components that have component output jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) such as a personal computer, HD receiver, or DVD player. The YPbPr jack provides excellent picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. • AUDIO In Use to obtain sound when a component is connected to the COMPONENT 1 or 2 jacks. AUDIO OUT • AUDIO OUT Use to output the
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Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your plasma monitor, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. The following are general connection examples. Choose the connection which is best for you. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its opera
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Connections and Setup Using the Component Video jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) Connect a component, such as a DVD player or digital cable box, to the monitor using the Y, Pb, Pr jacks. Connect a component video cable to the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the back of the monitor and to the component video jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) on the component. Then connect the COMPONENT1 AUDIO In (L and R) jacks on the monitor to the Audio Out jacks on the back of the component using audio cables. COMPONENT 1 Y PB PR R L AV component Using
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Connections and Setup Using the AUDIO OUT jacks Connect your audio receiver to the monitor using the AUDIO OUT jacks. Connect the Audio OUT jacks (L and R) on the monitor to the Audio In jacks on the back of your receiver. AUDIO OUT L R Audio receiver Connection to a personal computer Using the RGB IN jack Connect your computer to the RGB IN jack. Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the computer and the other end to the RGB IN jack on the back of the monitor. For sound, you can connect
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Connections and Setup Connection to an external monitor This monitor is able to output video signal to an external monitor or other component from the RGB OUT jack. Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the external monitor or component and the other end to the RGB OUT jack on the back of the monitor. Then connect the Audio OUT jacks (L and R) on the monitor to the Audio In jacks on the back of your external monitor. Note: A video signal will not be ouput from the RGB OUT jack when the ma
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Connections and Setup Plug in the Monitor Plug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the monitor. Then plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put batteries in the remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on and sliding off the cover. • Insert 2 fresh “AA” batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are a
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L O V Z + C O H Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control Indicator Button Descriptions for Monitor Mode In addition to operating your Plasma Monitor, the remote that came ONOFF VCR1 MONITOR with it can operate your other components. However, this page only describes the buttons on the remote that you will use with your DVD VCR2 AUX SATCABLE monitor. For descriptions of remote control buttons to be used with your other MUTE CINEMA components, go to the next page. In alphabetcial order (0-9) Number
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Using the Remote Control Button Descriptions for Other Components This remote operates most brands of other components (VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, etc). The following list (in alphabetical order) provides basic information about how these buttons will operate in these modes. (0-9) Number buttons Enter channel numbers for a compatible component. ANGLE Accesses various camera angles when using a compatible RCA, GE, or Proscan DVD player (if available on the DVD disc). ANTENNA In VC
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L O V Z + C O H Using the Remote Control Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and view components you have connected to the monitor. 1. Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON. 2. Press INPUT to tune to the video input channel that corresponds to the jack on the monitor you used to connect the component. 3. To return to the previous channel, continue pressing INPUT. Programming the Remote to ONOFF VCR1 MONITOR DVD VCR2 A
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Using the Remote Control At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the component you want to operate does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes. Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then the remote can’t be programmed to operate that component.
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Using the Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Programmable for VCR1, VCR2, JVC .................. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, ....................... 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, and AUX buttons. ............................................ 2111, 2123 ....................... 2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, Kenwood .................. 2009, 2010, 2011, Admiral ......................................... 2132 ................................ 2115, 2120, 2125, ......................... 2016, 2018, 2111, 2123 .....
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Using the Remote Control Cable Box DVD/VCR Combo Programmable for DVD or AUX Programmable for AUX or button for DVD; VCR1, VCR2, or AUX SAT•CABLE button. button for VCR. ABC ...... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5053 General Instruments ......... 5060, 5061, Antronix .............................. 5008, 5009 ..................................................... 5062 Go Video ........ (DVD) 3054, (VCR) 2134 Archer ...................... 5008, 5009, 5010 Hitachi ................................ 5083, 508
