Akai PDP4273M User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

42 Widescreen Plasma HDTV Monitor

PDP4273M

1. Safety Guidelines

Caution: Always use a power cable is properly grounded. Please use the AC cords listed below for each area:

USA ..................... UL

Canada ................ CSA/cUL

FCC Information

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 will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 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 technician for help.

FCC Warning

To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must the provided grounded power

supply cord and the provided shielded video interface cables to connect to this equipment. Also, any unauthorized changes or modiﬁcations to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

BBE is trademark of BBE Sound, Inc. Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP4638258, 5510752 and 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. BBE High Deﬁnition Sound restores clarity and presence for better speech intelligibility and musical realism.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

2. Important Safeguards

Safety of operators has been taken into consideration at the design and manufacture phase, but inappropriate operation may cause electric shock or ﬁre. To prevent the product from being damaged, the following rules should be observed for the installation, use and maintenance of the product. Read the following safety instructions before starting the operation.

The User Manual uses the following symbols to ensure a safe operation and prevent any damage to operators or properties:

WARNING----- Ignorance or inappropriate use may cause damage to the product.

ATTENTION---Ignorance or inappropriate use may cause injury to the user.

Examples:

Prohibition

Warning (Attention) symbol (indicating “Electric Shock”).

WARNING

Do not install the product on sloping or unstable surface:

The product may drop or tip over.

Only the marked power source can be used for the product:

Any power source other than the speciﬁed one may

cause ﬁre or electric shock.

Keep the product away from moisture:

- Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

- If water penetrates into the product, stop the operation; unplug

the connector and contact with your dealer. Continuous use in

this case may result in ﬁre or electric shock.

WARNING

Do not place any objects on the top of the product:

Spilled water or metal objects may cause short circuit, ﬁre or

electric shock if they penetrate into the housing of the product.

Never use a damaged power cord:

Heavy objects, heat or tensile force may damage the power cord and

cause ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not change or open the back cover:

Removing the back cover of the product may cause ﬁre or electric

shock.

Contact the manufacturer when inspection or adjustment is required.

Do not use the product if any abnormality occurs:

If any smoke or odor becomes apparent, unplug the connector

and contact the manufacturer immediately. Do not try to repair

the product by yourself.

WARNING

Avoid using dropped or damaged appliances:

If the product is dropped and the housing is damaged, the internal

components may function abnormally. Unplug the connector

immediately and contact the manufacturer for repair. Continuous use

of the product may cause ﬁre or electric shock.

WARNING

Do not touch the power cord during lightening:

To avoid electric shock, avoid handling the power cord during

electrical storms.

ATTENTION

Do not install the product close to smoke or moisture:

Fire or electric shock may be caused when the product is

installed close to smoke or moisture.

Do not installed the product in an area with heavy dust or

high humidity:

Fire or electric shock may be caused when the product is

installed in a place with heavy dust or high humidity.

Instructions for moving the product:

Ensure that the power connector and any other leads are unplugged

before moving the product.

The power cable should be kept away from heat sources:

The heat produced by any heat source may melt the covering of the

power cable.

Hold the power connector when removing the power cable:

Pulling the power cable itself may damage the wires inside the cable

and cause ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not touch the connector with wet hands:

To avoid risk of electric shock.

ATTENTION

Insert batteries in accordance with instructions:

Insert the batteries with correct polarities (positive and negative ).

Incorrect polarities may cause breakage and leakage of the

batteries, hurt operators and contaminate the remote controller.

Do not block or cover the vents:

Blocking the vents may cause overheating and ﬁre. Do not install the

product in a place with little or no ventilation. Never cover the vents

with towels, blankets or dusters.

Unplug the connector:

Unplug the power connector when the product will not be used

for a long time.

Unplug the connector

Image Sticking:

The plasma monitor illuminates phosphor to display images. The phosphor has a ﬁnite

illumination life. After extended periods of illumination, the brightness of the phosphor

will be degraded to such extent that stationary images would burn-in that part of the

screen as grayed-out images.

Tips to prevent such image sticking are:

- Do not display static images of high contrast and high brightness for long periods. Use of video games and computers on this product may promote burn in of images

on the screen. Many portions of video game play and computer desktops do not refresh and will contribute to this problem.

- Do not leave stationary images appearing for long, but try to refresh them at

appropriate intervals of time, or try to move them using screen saver function.

- Turn down the contrast and brightness control.

Note: Such “Image Sticking” constitute misuse are NOT COVERED by the manufacturer’s warranty.

Others:

This product is designed for indoor use only and is not suitable for out door use. The operation temperature is 5°C ~ 33°C.

1. Read all safety instructions and the User Manual before using the product.

2. The safety instructions and User Manual should be maintained in good condition for future reference.

3. Unplug the power connector before cleaning the product. A wet cloth is sufﬁcient for

4. Always use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer to avoid any risk.

5. When moving the product from an area of low temperature to an area of high temperature, drops of water may condense on the housing. Do not turn on the display immediately after moving so as not to cause ﬁre, electric shock or component damage.

6. Do not install the product on unstable ﬁxtures or stands. The installation of the product should be conducted in accordance with the instructions and using the support recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug. The product is supplied with a three-pin earthing-type power plug, this plug will only ﬁt an earthing-type power outlet. This is a safety feature, if you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician.

8. Avoid overloading the power cord. Using extension cables or the cords of other appliances may cause ﬁre or electric shock.

9. If any of the following occurs please contact the retailer:

- The power supply or connector fails.

- Liquid sprays or any object drops into the Display.

- The Display is exposed to rain or other moisture.

- The Display is dropped or damaged in any way.

- The performance of the Display changes substantially.

10. A distance of at least 1 meter should be maintained between the product and any heat source, i.e. radiator, heater, oven, ampliﬁer etc.

11. To avoid the risk of electric shock or component damage, switch off the power before connecting the PDP to other devices, such as VCR, DVD or PC.

12. The power cable must be replaced when using different voltage from that speciﬁed in the User Manual. For more information, contact your dealer.

13. Operating environment: Temperature: 5°C~33°C Humidity: 20% to 85% non-condensing Atmospheric pressure: 800 to 1100hPa

the cleaning of the product, never use liquid or spray cleaner for cleaning the product.

Contents

1. Before use ..................................................................................................... 7

1.1 Open the Package .........................................................................................7

1.2 Installation ......................................................................................................7

2. Product Features ........................................................................................... 8

3. Accessories .................................................................................................. 8

4. Names and Functions of Parts ..................................................................... 9

4.1 Side View .......................................................................................................9

4.2 Front View ....................................................................................................10

4.3 Rear View ....................................................................................................11

4.4 Remote Control ............................................................................................12

5. Connection to External Equipment .............................................................. 15

6. Basic Operation ........................................................................................... 18

6.1 Power ON/OFF ............................................................................................18

6.2 Selection of Input Mode ...............................................................................18

6.3 Other Function .............................................................................................19

6.4 OSD Option Adjustment ...............................................................................20

6.5 OSD Functions .............................................................................................20

1 Picture Page ...........................................................................................................20

2 Window Page .........................................................................................................22

3 Audio Page .............................................................................................................

4 Options Page .......................................................................................................... 25

5 Layout Page ...........................................................................................................30

7. Technical Speciﬁcation ................................................................................ 32

8. Support the Signal Mode ............................................................................. 33

9. Cleaning and Simple Troubleshooting ......................................................... 34

1. Before use

The product is a 42” WXGA (WXGA resolution) Plasma Display. It has passed the Class-B EMC test and the UL and cUL safety certiﬁcations, and is ideal for both consumer and commercial use. The product is a precise electronic product. Users should read the following instructions carefully to maximise the performance of the product:

1.1 Open the Package

- The product is packaged in a carton together with other standard accessories. Any optional accessories shall be packed separately in another carton.

- Due to the size & weight of the product, it is recommended that it should be moved by a minimum of two people.

- The protective glass and the glass substrate are installed on the front of the product. Since both glasses can be broken and scraped easily, move the product gently. Never place the unit with the glass facing downwards unless it is protected with soft pads.

- When opening the carton, check that the product is in good condition and that all standard accessories and items are included.

- Whenever possible, use the handles on the back of the Display for transport.

1.2 Installation

- Please use caution if wall mounting this product. Follow all directions from the

manufacturer of the wall mount and be sure to securely fasten the product to the mount.

While the TV can be wall mounted, improper wall installation may void the warranty.

- Due to the higher power consumption, always use the jack exclusively designed for this product. If an extended line is required, please consult with your service agent.

- The product should be installed on a ﬂat surface to avoid tipping. The distance between the back of the product and the wall should be maintained for proper ventilation.

- Avoid installing the product in the kitchen, bathroom or any other places with higher humidity so as not to shorten the service life of the electronic components.

- Please ensure the product be installed horizontally, any 90 degree clockwise or counterclockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and subsequent component damage.

- To protect the screen and avoid screen burn, do not hold on a static picture for a long time.

2. Product Features

The 42” PDP provides quality image displays and is suitable for a variety of multimedia applications:

1. Available input signals

The standard PC module provides VGA (D-SUB 15 PIN) and HDMI input connectors.

The product supports PC image resolutions up to (1024 x 768@60Hz) with a vertical frequency of 60 Hz.

- The Video module provides composite video (RCA), S-Video (DIN 5 PIN) and component video (RCA) input connectors. It supports the quality input images of DVD and HDTV

(480p/720p/1080i). The Video module also provides six sets of stereo audio input connectors,

one set of audio output

2. Power Management Function

The machine provides an automatic power control function.

3. Fan-free Design

The unit does not require any fans for ventilation, eliminating any bothersome noise that may be generated. It also lowers the power consumption of the unit.

4. BBE Sound system

This unit adopts technologies of BBE which can enhance the overall sound effect and performance of the music program.

5. Others

PIP Function: The user can watch two programs at the same time in multiwindow. (Refer

to P31.)

The product includes a set 15W + 15W loudspeakers.

The Plasma unit provides warm, normal and cool color temperature options. The user

may customize their favorite color temperature.

connector (RCA)

and one set of

video

output

connector (RCA).

3. Accessories

1 Stand x 1 (pre-assembled)

2 User Manual x 1

3 AC Cable x 1

4 Remote Control x 1

5 Battery (UM-4/R03P/AAA) x 2

6 Warranty Card x 1

7 Insertion Card x 1

4. Names and Functions of Parts

4.1 Side View

- Connect the power cable to the product then connect the main plug to the wall outlet.

Push the power switch (O: Off, I: On). The power indicator on the front of the panel

should now display red, indicating that the plasma is in standby mode.

Note: Shut down the power switch, turn on it again after the power indicator is extinguished entirely.

Power Switch

Power Inlet

4.2 Front View

Sketch map

1 Remote control window: The receiving of Remote control signals window. 2 Power indicator: Indicator ON (red) Standby mode. Indicator ON (green) The unit power ON mode.

3 Buttons: The functions of the buttons are described as follows:

SOURCE MENU STANDBY

SEL.

VOL.

SOURCE: Press to display the source menu, Use ▲ or ▼ button to select AV, S-Video, YPbPr 1, YPbPr 2, VGA or HDMI, then press ► button to conﬁrm.

MENU: Press to display the menu. Press again to exit the Sub Menu or the Main Menu.

SEL.

: They are used as ▲ / ▼ button in the OSD Menu screen.

VOL.

A. They are used as ◄ / ► button in the OSD Menu screen. B. The ► button has the function of Enter in the OSD Menu screen. C. They can be used for the adjustment of volume when the OSD Menu is not shown on

the screen. Press Left button to reduce the volume, while press Right button to increase

the volume.

STANDBY

: Press this button to turn off to standby and turn on from standby.

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