Akai PDP4290 Owner’s Manual

PDP4290

Warning!ImportantSafetyInstructions

CAUTION

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE, REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL,

This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside, It is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.

This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation and maintenance has been included with this product.

Note to CA'IV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to Arti- cle 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I), that provides

guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as (:lose to the point of cable entry as practical.

Caution: ECC/CSA regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of plug to the wide slot, and fully insert the plug.

Attention: pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne corre-

spondante de la prise et pousserjusqu'au fond.

Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws.

Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation of these rights.

TOPREVENTDAMAGEWHICHMAYRESULTIN FIREORELECTRICSHOCKHAZARD,DONOT EXPOSETHIS APPLIANCETORAINORMOISTURE.

ThankYoufor ChoosingAKAI

Thank you for choosing AKAI! Your new AKAI product represents the latest in television technology. We designed it with easy4o-use on-screen menus and closed captioning capabilities, making it one of the

best products in its (:lass. We are proud to offer you a product that will provide convenient, depend- able service and enjoyment for years to come.

ImportantSafetyInformation

Always be careful when using your Monitor. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other iqjuries, keep these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and

maintaining your machine.

• Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your Monitor.

• Keep the safety and operating instructions for future reference.

• Heed all warnings on the Monitor and in the operating instructions.

• Follow all operating and use instructions.

• Unplug the Monitor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

• Never add any attachments and/or equipment without approval of the manufacturer. Such additions can increase the risk of fire, electric shock, or other personal injury.

• Do not use the Monitor where contact with or immersion in water is a possibility, such as near bath tubs, sinks, washing machines, swimming pools, etc.

• Do not place the Monitor on an unstable (:art, stand, tripod, bracket, table, or floor where it can fall. A falling Monitor can cause serious

injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the

manufacturer or sold with the Monitor. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when mounting the unit, and use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Move the Monitor and cart with

care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces can make the unit and cart unsteady and likely to overturn.

• Provide ventilation for the Monitor. The unit is designed with slots in the cabinet for ventilation to pro- tect it from overheating. Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the Monitor

on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the Monitor on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you've

followed the manufacturer's instructions for mounting.

• Operate your Monitor only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power

company.

• Use only a grounded or polarized outlet. For your safety, this Monitor is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug having one blade wider than the other. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If

the plug still does not fit, contact your electrician to replace your outlet.

•Protectthepowercord.Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedsothattheywon'tbewalkedonorpinched byobjectsplacedonoragainstthem.Payparticularattentiontocordsatplugs,conveniencerecepta-

cles,andthepointwheretheyexitfromtheunit.

•UnplugtheMonitorfromthewalloutletanddisconnecttheantennaorcablesystemduringalightning stormorwhenleftunattendedandunusedforlongperiodsoftime.Thiswillpreventdamagetotheunit

duetolightningandpower-linesurges.

•Avoidoverheadpowerlines.Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbeplacedinthevicinityofoverhead powerlinesorotherelectriclightorpowercircuitsorwhereitcanfallintosuchpowerlinesorcircuits.

Wheninstallinganoutsideantennasystem,beextremelycarefultokeepfromtouchingthepowerlines

orcircuits.Contactwithsuchlinescanbefatal.

•Donotoverloadthewalloutletorextensioncords.Overloadingcanresultinfireorelectricshock.

•Donotinsertanythingthroughtheopeningsintheunit,wheretheycantouchdangerousvoltagepoints ordamageparts.NeverspillliquidofanykindontheMonitor.

•Groundoutdoorantennas.IfanoutsideantennaorcablesystemisconnectedtotheMonitor,besurethe antennaorcablesystemisgroundedsoastoprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuilt-

upstaticcharges.Section810oftheNationalElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,providesinfor- mationaboutpropergroundingofthemastandsupportingstructure,groundingofthelead-inwiretoan

antennadischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconductors,locationofantennadischargeunit,connectionto groundingelectrodes,andrequirementsforthegroundingelectrode.

•DonotattempttoservicetheMonitoryourself.Referallservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.Unplug theunitfromthewalloutletandreferservicingtoqualifiedservicepersonnelunderthefollowingcondi- tions:

whenthepower-supplycordorplugisdamaged

ifliquidhasbeenspilledontheunitorifobjectshavefallenintotheunit iftheMonitorhasbeenexposedtorainorwater iftheMonitordoesnotoperatenormallybyfollowingtheoperatinginstructions

iftheMonitorhasbeendroppedorthecabinethasbeendamaged

whentheMonitorexhibitsadistinctchangeinperformance

•Ifyoumakea(Jjustmentsyourself,adjustonlythosecontrolsthatarecoveredbytheoperatinginstruc- tions.Adjustingothercontrolsmayresultindamageandwilloftenrequireextensiveworkbyaqualified techniciantorestoretheMonitortonormal.

•Whenreplacementpartsarerequired,besuretheservicetechnicianusesreplacementpartsspecifiedby themanufacturerorthosethathavethesamecharacteristicsastheoriginalpart.Unauthorizedsubstitu-

tionsmayresultinadditionaldamagetotheunit.

•UponcompletionofanyserviceorrepairstothisMonitor,asktheservicetechniciantoperformsafety checkstodeterminethattheMonitorisinasafeoperatingcondition.

•ThePDPcanproperlyoperatewithinthetemperaturerangeof32--104Fandhumidity80%.

Donotuseinahotandhumidplace,withinthetemperaturerangeof

•BeforemovingthePDPequippedwithspeakers,separatethespeakersfromthePDP. IfyoumovethePDPholdingthespeakers,itmayresultinadetachmentofthePDPandcauseany damagetothePDPandotherpersonalinjury.

FCCInformation

User Instructions

The Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the fol-

lowing warning: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found

to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 or the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a resi- dential 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 communica-

tions. However, there is no guarantee that interfer- ence will not occur in a particular installation. If

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be deter-

mined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer- ence by one or more of the following measures.

User Information

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

If necessary, consult your dealer or an experi- enced radio/television technician for additional

suggestions. You may rind the booklet called How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference

Problems helpful. This booklet was prepared by the Federal Communications Commission. It is

available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock Number 004-000-00345-4 .

Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environ- ment this product may cause radio interference in

which case the user may be required to take ade- quate measures. User must use shielded signal interface cables to

maintain FCC compliance for the product. Declaration of conformity for products marked with FCC Logo. This device complies with Part 15

of the ECC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,

and

(2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The party responsible for product compliance: APH USA. Inc

1500 Olympic Boulevard Santa Monica, California 90404

Tel) 888-697-2247 fax) 310-664-8064

Provided with this monitor 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 volt- age rating of the computer convenience outlet is

the same as the monitor and that the ampere rat-

ing of the computer convenience outlet is equal to or exceeds the monitor voltage rating. For 110 Volt applications, use only UL Listed

detachable power cord with NEMA configuration 5-1513 type (parallel blades) plug cap. For 230 Volt applications use only UL Listed Detachable

power supply cord with NEMA configuration 601513 type (tandem blades) plug cap.

IC Compliance Notice This Class B digital apparatus meets all require- ments or the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations of ICES-OO3.

Notice de Conformite IC Cet appareil numerique de Classe B respecte

routes les exigences du Reglement ICES-O03 sur

les equipements produisant des interferences au Canada.

European Notice Products with the CE Marking comply with both

the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC), (92/31/EEC),

(93/68/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these

directives implies conformity to the following Euro- pean Norms:

• EN55022 : 1998 Class B

• EN55024 : 1998

• EN61000-3-2 : 1995

• EN61000-3-3 : 1995

UserInstructions

@ ScreenImageretention

Do not display a still image (such as on a video game or when hooking up a PC to this Monitor) on the plasma monitor panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image

retention is also known as "screen burn". To avoid such image retention, refer to page 28 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of this screen when displaying a still image.

Cell Defect

The plasma display panel consists of fine cells. Although the panels are produced with more than 99.9 percent active cells, there may be some cells that do not produce light or remain lit.

Altitude

The PDPwill not operate normally at altitudes above 6500 ft.

Warranty

Warranty Period: One year starting from the purchase of your Monitor. Warranty does not cover any damage caused by image retention.

Tableof Contents

Setup

Your New Plasma Display Panel ........................ 10

Remote Control Buttons .................................... 12

Wall hlstallation Instructions .............................. 14

Turrfing timePDP On and Off .............................. 18

Connection(ConnectingSpeaRers/ Receiver)

Connecting Speakers ...................................... 22

Connecting a VCRZCable Box .......................... 23

Connecting a DVD .......................................... 24

Connecting a Set-Top Box ................................ 25

Picture Control

Customizing the Picture .................................... 28

Using Automatic Picture Settings ........................ Z9

Viewing the Picturedn-Picture ............................ 30

Changing the Screen Size ................................ 33

Freezing the Picture .......................................... 34

S0uedCuetrol

Customizing time Sound .................................... 36

Using Automatic Sound Settings ........................ 37

Using the Surround ........................................ 38

C0eeectingPCandOperation

Connecting to a PC .......................................... 46

Adjusting the PC Screen .................................. 50

Changing the Position of the Image .................... 51

Changing the Size of the Image ........................ SZ

Enlarging the Image (Zoom) .............................. 53

Moving the Zoom Picture .................................. 54

Picture ©uality Adjustment ................................ 55

Information .................................................... S0

Power Saver (PC mode only) ............................ 59

[:uectioe[}escriptioe

Selecting a Menu Language .............................. 62

Setting the Multi Control .................................. 63

Using the Key Lock .......................................... 64

Setting up Your Remote Control ........................ 65

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Troublesi_ooting .............................................. 68

('are and Maintenance .................................... 69

Specifications .................................................. 70

TimeSetting

Setting the Clock ............................................ 40

Setting the Sleep Timer .................................... 41

Setting the Timers ............................................ 42

P L A S _,,_ A D I S P L A V P A _ E L

Setup

Your New Plasma Display Panel .................................................... 10

Remote Control Buttons ................................................................ 12

Wall Installation Instructions .......................................................... 14

Turning the PDP On and Off .......................................................... 18

YourNew PlasmaDisplayPanel

POWER

PF@SS to turn

thePDPon and off.

SOURCE,MENU,VOLUME(-,+), SELECT(V,A), MUTE

Remote Control Signal Receiver

Aim the remote control towards this spot on the Monitor.

0 0 0 00 O O 0

0 ExternalSpeakerOutjacks

Connect external speakers,

O PC(RGB)Inputjack(15pin)

Connect to the video output jack on your PC.

O ComponentVideoInputjacks (Y/Pb/Pr)

Component 1 inputs are for 4801/480p.

Component 2 inputs are for 480p/720p/ 1080i.

0 VideoInputjack

Connect a video signal from external sources

such as VCRs or DVD players.

l_ S-VideoInputjack

Connect a S-Video signal from an S-VHS VCR

or DVD player.

Q AudioInput(Video/Componentl/2/PC(RGB))

jacks

Connect a audio signal from external sources

such as VCRs, PC or DVD players.

0 ServiceJack

Connect the RS-232C input jack to your PC.

0 PowerInputjack

Connect the supplied power cord.

RemoteControlButtons

0 Power button

Turns the PDP on and off.

ID Numberbuttons

_) Display button

Press to display information on the PDPscreen,

0 Menu button

Displays the main on-screen menu.

_1CH (Channel)andVOL(Volume)buttons

Channel and Volume bultons are used for selecting menu items in the menu mode.

_]1 Mute button

Press to mute the PDP sound.

0 P,Mode button

Adjust the PDP picture by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized picture settings.)

Q Aspect button

Press to change the screen size,

0 Modebutton

Selects a target device to be controlled by the AKAI remote control tie,, VCR, Cable, or DVD players).

_) Clock Display button

Press to display clock on the PDP screen,

_) Source button

Press to display all of the available video sources tie,, Video, S-Video, Component1, Component2,

PC(RGB)),

_) Joystick button

Use to highlight on-screen menu items and change

menu values,

_) Still button

Press 1o pause the current screen.

_) PIP button

Activates picture in picture.

_) Source selection buttons

Press to directly select Video, S-Video, Component1, Component2 or PC(RGB),

_)VCRcontrol buttons

Controls VCR tape functions: Stop, Rewind, Play/Pause, Fast Forward.

SETbutton

Used during setup of this remote control, so that it will work compatibly with other devices (VCR, (:able box, DVD, etc.)

_) Clockset button

Press to set clock.

_) PIP control buttons

Source : Press to select one of the available signal

sources for the PiP window.

S.Sel : Press to select the Audio (PIP or Main). Locate : Press to move the PIP window on the screen.

_) PC control buttons

Auto Adjust Scaling Zoom/Pan

_) &Mode button

Adjust the PDP sound by selecting one of the preset factory settings (or select your personal, customized

sound settings.)

Sleep button

Press to select a [)reset time interval for automatic shutoff.

Slide the back cover

to open the battery compartment of the

remote control

Install two AAA size batter- ies. Make sure to match the

"+" and "-" ends of the bat-

teries with the diagram

inside the compartment.

Slide the cover back into

place,

RemoteControlOperationRange.

You car/use your remote control within a distance of 23 feet and an angle of 30 degrees from the left and right sides of the remote control receiver of the monitor.

Wall InstallationInstructions

@ InstallationNotes

Do not install the PDP in any location other than vertical walls.

To protect the performance of the PDP and prevent problems, avoid the following

places:

• Do not install next to smoke and fire detectors.

• Do not install in an area subjected to vibration.

• Do not install in an area subjected to high voltage.

• Do not install near or around any heating apparatus.

Use only recommended parts and components.

@ Parts

Wall attachment panel

34.61 inches

bolt Insulation holder

0 InstallingtheDisplayontheWallAttachmentPand

See the drawing of the wall attachment panel shown in page 14 to check for

the stability of the wall where the PDP is to be installed, If the wall is not

enough strong to support the PDP, strengthen the wall before installation,

Fix the wall attachment panel on the wall using bolts as shown in the following figure: Fixing bolts must protrude from the wall appox. 0.6 inches.

Using the wall attachment panel, you may adjust the angle of the display from

0 to 20 degrees. The angle can be set in 5 stages with 5 degrees of distance

each, using the angle control holes on the sides of the panel.

IIII ii!iiii

When the angle When the angle When the panel has been set to 5 has been set to hasn't been tilted.

degrees. 15 degrees.

5 10 15

Continued...

Remove four large screws from the rear side of the display,

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Insert the bolts and insulation sJnto the four screwholes as shown in the follow-

ing figure:

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0 _olt

0 Insulation holder 0

Put the insulation rubber point protruding from the rear top or the display in

the groove on the top of the wall attachment panel. Lift up the display a little

bit so that the insulation rubber point at the bottom of the rear side of the display is put in the groove at the bottom or the wall attachment panel.

(Do not lift the display with any pressure. The insulation rubber at the top may be taken off. )

-0

@ SeparatingtheDisplayfromtheWallAttachmentPand

Remove the fixing bolts from both sides (left and right) of the wall attachment panel. Lift and pull the bottom of the display a small amount, to separate the insulation holder point from the bottom of the wall attachment panel.

Lift the display and separate the insulation holder point from the groove on top of the wall attachment panel.

Turningthe

OnandOff

Turningthe[v]onitor(PDP)OnandOff

Press the Power button on the remote control. The PDP will be turned on and you will be ready to use it's

features. You can also use the Power button on the front or the

PDE

Notes:

• If your Monitor isn't turned on when the power button is pressed: Press the MODE button to check ir the Monitor mode has been chosen _ ).

ViewingtheMenusandDisplays

Your PDP has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the PDP screen. This system makes it con- venient and fast to use features on the PDP. Your PDP also lets you display the status or many or your PDP's

features.

Viewingthe Menus

With the power on, press the Menu button on the remote control. The main menu appears on the screen. The Video menu is selected.

Use the joystick (up, down) button to move items in the

menu. Use the joystick (left, right) button to display,

change, or use the selected items. Use the joystick (_) button to enter items in the menu.

On screen menus disappear from the screen automatically after about thirty seconds, or you can press the Menu button on your remote control to exit the

menu.

DisplayingStatusInformation

Press the Display button on the remote control. The PDP will display the Screen size, Resolution, Current time, and screen mode.

Displaying Clock

Press the Clock Display button on the remote control. The Current time will be displayed on the screen.

(Connecting Speakers / Receiver)

Connecting Speakers ....................................................................22

Connecting a VCR/Cabie Box ...................................................... 23

Connecting a DVD ...................................................................... 24

Connecting a Set-Top Box .............................................................. 25

ConnectingSpeakers

Yr External speakers MUST have a power handling capability of 7 watts minimum(impedance 8ohm).

Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP, matching the "+" and "-" ends of the (:able with the diagram on the PDP.

Fix the bracket onto the guide pole located on the rear of speaker and fasten the screws.

After removing the three screws on the PDP, clamp

thespeaker and the PDP together and fasten the screws.

pole

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__ Guide ®

Guide

• Connecting Speakers to Stands.

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