Panasonic PLCD42HD Operating Instructions

PLCD42HD

42-INCH WUXGA

PREMIUM TFT-LCD MONITOR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Please read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy for future reference.

SAFETY INSTRUCTION ………………………………………………………………….. 2 ~ 3

CAUTIONS ……………………………………………………………….......................... 4

FCC RF INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ……………………………........................... 5

CONNECTING WITH EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT ………………………………………. 6

REMOTE FUNCTIONS ……………………………………………………………………. 7

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ………………………………………………………….. 8 ~ 31
MOUNTING GUIDE ……………………………………………………………………….. 32

D-SUB CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS ……………………………………………. 33

POWER MANAGEMENT …………………………………………………………………. 34

SPECIFICATIONS …………………………………………………………………………. 35

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE …………………………………………………………... 36

INSTRUCTION MANUAL ……………………………………………………………………. 1

Important Safety Instruction

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these Instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

Apolarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.

Agrounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.

The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.

If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

bsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachment/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused

for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has

been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped.

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- The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, shall be placed no the apparatus.

- Minimum distances(e.g. 10cm) around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation.

“WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the apparatus to rain or moisture.”

“The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids,

such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.”

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated :

dangerous voltage with in the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating

and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the

appliance.

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CAUTION

The power supply cord is used as the main disconnect device, ensure that the socket -outlet is
located/installed near the equipment and is easily accessible.

ATTENTIONN

Le cordon d`alimentation est utillsé comme interrupteur général. La prise de courant doit être
située ou installée à proximité du matériel et être facile d`accès

 NEVER REMOVE THE BACK COVER

Removal of the back cover should be carried out only by qualified personnel.

 DO NOT USE IN HOSTILE ENVIRONMENTS

To prevent shock or fire hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

This unit is designed to be used in the office or home. Do not subject the unit to vibrations,

dust of corrosive gases.

 KEEP IN A WELL VENTILATED PLACE

Ventilation holes are provided on the cabinet to prevent the temperature from rising.

Do not cover the unit or place anything on the top of unit.

 AVOID HEAT

Avoid placing the unit in direct sunshine or near a heating appliance.

 TO ELIMINATE EYE FATIGUE

Do not use the unit against a bright back ground and where sunlight or other light sources will

shine directly on the monitor.

 BE CAREFUL OF HEAVY OBJECT

Neither the monitor itself nor any other heavy object should rest on the power cord.

Damage to a power cord can cause fire or electrical shock.

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NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 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 to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be

determined 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, TV technician for help.

- Only shielded interface cable should be used.

Finally, any changes or modifications to the equipment by the user not expressly approved by

the grantee or manufacturer could void the users authority to operate such equipment.

 DOC COMPLIANCE NOTICE

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital

apparatus set out in the radio interference regulation of Canadian Department of

communications.

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A. BACK PANEL CONTROL

1. HDMI IN

2. DVI IN

3. PC VGA IN

4. PC STEREO IN

5. AUDIO OUT

6. COMPONENT IN

7. COMPONENT AUDIO L/R IN

8. Trigger Input

9. AV 1 IN

Composite signal input for AV 1

10. AV 1 OUT

Video looping out for AV 1

11. AV 2 IN

Composite signal input for AV 2

12. AV 2 OUT

Video looping out for AV 2

13. S-VIDEO IN

Y/C separated signal input

14. S-VIDEO OUT

Y/C separated signal looping out

15. AV 2 AUDIO L/R IN

Audio L/R input. This input is for AV 2

16. AV 1, SVIDEO AUDIO L/R IN

Audio L/R input. This input is for AV 1, S-VIDEO

17. AC POWER IN

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B. REMOTE CONTROLLER

1. POWER(

Turn the power ON or OFF. There will be a few seconds delay before the display appears.

2. SOURCE

Select pc or video(AV1/AV2/S-Video/Component/HDMI/DVI/PC) sources.

3. AUTO

Auto geometry adjustment in PC Source.

4. HOLD

Stop the Trigger & Auto switching functions.

5. MUTE

Mute the sound.

6. MENU

Activates and exits the On Screen Display.

7. EXIT

Exit the On Screen Display.

8. VOL( )

Increases or decreases the level of audio volume.

9. UP/DOWN

Move to OSD menu.

10. SOURCE/SELECT

Accept your selection or displays the current mode.

11. INFO

Input mode information Display.

12. STILL

Stop the picture.

13. PIP (Picture In Picture)

Activate PIP mode.

14. P.INPUT

Select PC or video source.

15. P.POS

Move the position of sub picture for PIP mode.

16. P.SIZE

Change the size of sub and main picture for PIP mode.

17. SWAP

Alternates between main and sub picture.

18. ARC (Aspect Ratio Control)

Select screen ratio.

19. APC (Auto Picture Control)

Select picture mode.

20. ACC (Auto Color Control)

Select Colour mode.

21. S.SET

Select Sound mode main input or sub input

22. PC

Select PC mode(PC, DVI & HDMI).

23. AV

Select AV mode.(AV1, AV2 & S-VIDEO).

24. COMP

Select COMPONENT mode.

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C. FRONT KEY CONTROL

1. SOURCE/SELECT

Select PC or video.

Select On Screen Display menu.

2. MENU

Activate and exit the On Screen Display.

3 / 4. ▼ / ▲

These buttons allow user to enter the sub-menu of the activated function.
The up(▲) button is HOLD function and stop the Trigger & Auto switching functions.

5 / 6. VOL / VOL 

Adjust the volume and menu settings.

7. POWER ON/OFF(

Turns the power ON or OFF. There will be a few seconds delay before the display appears.

8. IR Sensor

Remote controller sensor.

9. POWER LED

The power LED lights with green when the power is turned ON.

The power is turned off by pressing the power switch again and the power LED goes Red.

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OSD MENU DESCRIPTION
A: CUSTOM MENU (Only Video Input)

1) Press the MENU button and then press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Custom.

2) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the sub menu.

3) Press the left(◀) or right(▶) button to adjust the picture setting.

4) Press the MENU button to save.

Brightness: Increase or decrease the intensity of the image.

Contrast: Increase or decrease the intensity (lightness or dimness) of the image.

Color: Increase or decrease the colour of the picture.

Tint: Increase or decrease the tint of the picture.

Sharpness: Increase or decrease the sharpness of the picture.

A: CUSTOM MENU (For HDMI, DVI & PC Input)

1) Press the MENU button and then press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Custom.

2) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the sub menu.

3) Press the left(◀) or right(▶) button to adjust the picture setting.

4) Press the MENU button to save.

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B. Picture / Sound Menu (Only Video Input)

1. Picture Mode

1) Press the MENU button and then press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Picture / Sound.

2) Press the right(▶) or SOURCE/SELECT button.

3) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Picture Mode.

4) Press the right(▶) or SOURCE/SELECT button.

5) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Picture Mode option.

6) Press the MENU button to save

2. Color Tone

1) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Color Tone.

2) Press the right(▶) or SOURCE/SELECT button.

3) Press the up(▲) or down(▼) button to select the Color Tone option.

4) Press the MENU button to save.

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