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HP PE4240n 42" Plasma Television
User’s Guide
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE
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Table of Contents Safety...................................................................................................................... 1 Precautions ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Cleaning the TV................................................................................................................................... 3 Preventing Image Retention .......................
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Using the TV...........................................................................................................24 Front Panel Buttons ............................................................................................................................ 24 Basic Operations............................................................................................................................... 25 Turning on the TV...............................................................
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Safety First: • Read all instructions before installing and operating the TV. • Keep this user guide in a safe place for future reference. • To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the TV, observe all warnings and precautions in this user guide. • Do not use attachments that are not recommended by HP with this product. Use of inadequate attachments may result in damage to the product or personal injury. • Follow all instructions. Opening the package:
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• Do not place the TV on an unstable cart or stand; the unit may fall over and cause injury. • Do not install the TV where it has a protruding edge. For example, do not place the TV where an edge overhangs a table. Do not install the product on a column, where it may accidentally fall. • If moving the TV from a cold place to a warm place, condensation may occur inside the unit. Allow the condensation to dry before turning on the unit. Precautions DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: Do not attempt to re
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Position the power cord carefully: Route the power cord so that it will not be walked on, tripped over, or pinched by items placed upon or against it. Pay particular attention to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the power cord exits the product. Overloading: Do not overload an electrical outlet, power strip, or convenience receptacle. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the power strip input rating. Observe extension cord ratings: If an extension cord or power str
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Preventing Image Retention Your plasma TV illuminates phosphor to display images, much like a conventional tube-type television. Viewing stationary images for extended periods of time results in uneven aging of the phosphor, causing grayed-out images to permanently appear on the screen. Permanent image retention can be avoided by taking some basic precautions. Following the recommendations listed below ensures your plasma TV will have longer life and offer better performance: • Whenever
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Introduction The HP PE4240n 42" plasma TV is designed to deliver a fantastic image for an immersive home theater experience. Your new television features a bright and high-contrast enhanced definition plasma panel with Faroudja’s Emmy-Award winning DCDi video processing. Your television is encased in a stylish piano black cabinet, and can be wall mounted or used with the included stand. What is in the Box • Plasma television with attached stand • Power cord • Remote control with batter
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• Supports two selectable audio enhancements: BBE High Definition Audio restores clarity and presence for better speech intelligibility and musical realism. TM SRS WOW creates a bigger, enhanced sound experience by providing three-dimensional sound, enhancing musical vocals, and creating the perception of deep, rich bass without the need for a subwoofer. • Universal Remote Control compatible with additional consumer electronic devices, including HP Media Center PCs. 6 Introduction
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Overview Identifying front panel controls and indicators 1 Power button 2 Power/standby indicator 3 Remote control sensor window 4 Input button 5 Menu button 6 Setting button 7 ADJ.+, ADJ–/VOL+, VOL– buttons 8 CH+, CH– buttons The Power button (1) turns on the TV when the main power switch is on. (The main power switch is located on the bottom of the TV and is set to the On position from the factory. See “Identifying connectors“ on page 10 for more information about the main po
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Remote control Description item Info Use INFO to display current channel and program information. Menu Press MENU to access the menu of your chosen component. V-Chip/Fast Press V-Chip when using the TV to display a menu to enter a PIN reverse to change (unlock) parental controls for a channel. (Set up the PIN in the Function OSD menu.) Press Fast reverse when using a VCR or other device. PIP/Play Press PIP to display the PIP mode. Press Play when using a VCR or other device. Swap/Fas
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Item Description A Main power Turns the AC power on and off. This switch is on from the factory. When this main power switch switch is off, the TV is fully unpowered; the power/standby indicator light on the front of the TV is off, and neither the front panel power button nor the remote control can be used to turn on the TV. If you turn the main power switch off, wait at least 5 seconds before turning it on again. B AC in connector Connect the included power cord here. C RS232C This te
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Set Up This section describes: • How to attach and connect the optional external speakers; see page 12. • How to connect an antenna or cable TV input; see page 15. • How to connect a PC to the TV using the VGA or DVI-D connectors; see page 17. • How to connect a composite video source, such as a VCR; see page 18. • How to connect an S-video video source, such as a VCR or DVD; see page 19. • How to connect a component video source, such as a DVD; see page 20. • How to connect the HP Med
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Connecting the speakers to the TV CAUTION: Unplug the TV and all connected components before connecting external speakers. Use only speakers with 8-ohm impedance and a power input rating of 8 watts or more. 1 If necessary, strip the ends of the speaker cables to expose the wires. NOTE: The right speaker is located at the right side of the TV when viewed from the front. 2 Press down the tab for the speaker connector, insert the speaker wire and release the tab to secure the wire:
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Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV Use the first procedure that follows when connecting an antenna or cable TV cable directly to the TV. Refer to the next procedure, “Connecting a set-top-box to the TV” on page 16, when connecting a set- top-box for cable or satellite. Refer to “Connecting a digital TV (DTV) receiver to the TV” on page 16 when connecting a digital TV receiver (DTV). Connecting an antenna or cable directly to the TV Use standard 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect a ground a
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Connecting a set-top-box to the TV Use standard 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect a cable TV set-top-box signal cable to the TV. Use shielded coaxial cable to reduce radio frequency (RF) interference. To make this connection: 1 Turn off the TV and the cable TV set-top-box. 2 Connect one end of a coaxial cable to the cable TV set-top-box output connector, and the other end of the cable to the TV antenna cable in connector on the back of the TV. 3 Turn on the TV and the cable TV set-top-box.
