Pioneer PDP-42A3HD User Manual

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PLASMA DISPLAY SYSTEM SYSTEME D’ÉCRAN PLASMA SISTEMA DE PANTALLA DE PLASMA

PDP-42A3HD PDP-4214HD

www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada)

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

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Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

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

Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding 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 obsolete 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.

Only use attachments/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.

Note to CATV system installer.

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC 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 close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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WARNING: THE APPARATUS IS NOT WATER-

PROOFS, TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND DO NOT PUT ANY WATER SOURCE NEAR THIS APPARATUS, SUCH AS VASE, FLOWER POT, COSMETICS CONTAINER AND MEDICINE BOTTLE ETC.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or

cords associated with accessories sold with the product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION:

This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment. To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions, use shielded cables and connectors for connections.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

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NOTE: 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 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 tech-

nician for help.

WARNING: Be sure to plug this equipment into a grounding-type AC outlet.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user’s right to operate the equipment.

[For Canadian model]

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. However the method of connecting and operating the unit is the same.

01 Important User Guidance Information

02 Safety Precautions

03 Supplied Accessories

04 Part Names

Plasma Display ................................................................... 11

Remote control unit ............................................................ 13

05 Preparation

Installing the Plasma Display ............................................ 15

Preventing the Plasma Display from Falling Over ........... 15

Preparing the remote control unit ..................................... 16

Inserting batteries......................................................... 16

Cautions regarding batteries ....................................... 16

Allowed operation range of the

remote control unit .................................................... 16

Cautions regarding the remote control unit .............. 17

Cable connections for watching digital and/or conventional

TV channels ....................................................................... 17

Connecting to an Aerial ............................................... 17

Connecting the power cord ............................................... 18

06 Basic Operations

Turning the power on and off (Standby) ........................... 19

Watching TV channels........................................................ 20

Selecting the analog and digital channels ................. 20

Changing channels ...................................................... 20

Changing the volume and sound ................................ 21

Displaying Information ....................................................... 21

Setting MTS/SAP mode ...................................................... 22

Using the multiscreen functions ....................................... 22

07 Menu Setup

Menu configuration ............................................................ 24

Menu operations ................................................................. 24

08 Tuner Setup

Setting up TV channels ...................................................... 25

Scanning Channels Automatically ............................. 25

Scanning Analog Channels Manually ........................ 25

Scanning Digital Channels Manually ......................... 26

Editing Channel List ..................................................... 26

Display the Channel List .............................................. 27

Setting up the Parental Control ......................................... 27

Activating the Parental Control ......................................... 28

Setting the voluntary movie rating

system (MPAA) ................................................................. 28

Setting the TV Ratings .................................................. 29

Setting up the Canadian rating systems .................... 29

Blocking No rating programs ...................................... 30

Viewing Closed Caption Information................................. 30

Setting the Current Date and Time ................................... 31

9 Adjustments and Settings

Sleep Timer .......................................................................... 32

Picture adjustments ........................................................... 32

Selecting the Picture Mode ......................................... 32

Customizing the Picture Settings ............................... 33

Using the Noise Reduction Feature ............................ 33

Setting the Color Temperature .................................... 34

Selecting the Sound Effect ................................................ 34

Customizing the Sound Settings ....................................... 35

Adjusting the Volume Automatically................................. 35

Setting the Surround Sound .............................................. 35

Setting up External Digital Sound ..................................... 35

Changing the Screen Size .................................................. 36

Viewing the Input Source ................................................... 36

Setting for the language of on-screen display ................. 36

Setting for the audio language of digital TV ..................... 37

Screen Saver ....................................................................... 37

Setting the Full White mode ........................................ 37

Power Control ...................................................................... 38

Switching the Plasma Display Off Automatically ...... 38

Setting the Plasma Display On Time .......................... 38

Setting the Plasma Display Off Time .......................... 38

10 Enjoying through External Equipment

Connecting to the External Input ...................................... 39

Connecting to the Component Input ................................ 40

Connecting to the HDMI Input .......................................... 41

Connecting to the Monitor Output .................................... 41

Connecting to the DIGITAL Audio Output......................... 42

11 Appendix

Troubleshooting .................................................................. 43

Specifications ...................................................................... 45

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01 Important User Guidance Information

01Important User Guidance Information

In order to obtain maximum enjoyment from this Pioneer PureVision PDP-42A3HD/PDP-4214HD Plasma Display System, please first read this information carefully.

With the Pioneer PureVision PDP-42A3HD/PDP-4214HD, you can be assured of a high quality Plasma Display System with long-life and high reliability. To achieve images of exceptional quality, this Pioneer Plasma Display System incorporates stateof-the-art design and construction, as well as very precise and highly advanced technology.

Over the course of its lifetime, the luminosity of the Pioneer PDP-42A3HD/PDP-4214HD Plasma Display System will diminish very slowly, such as with all phosphor-based screens (for example, a traditional tube-type television). To enjoy beautiful and bright images on your Pioneer Plasma Display System for many years to come, please carefully read and follow the usage guidelines below.

Usage guidelines

All phosphor-based screens (including conventional tube-type televisions) can be affected by displaying static images for a prolonged period. Plasma Display Systems are no exception to this rule. After-image and permanent effects on the screen can be avoided by taking some basic precautions. By following the recommendations listed below, you can ensure longer and satisfactory results from your plasma:

• Whenever possible, avoid frequently displaying the same image or virtually still moving pictures (e.g. closed-captioned images or video game images which have static portions).

• Avoid viewing the On Screen Display for extended periods, from a DVD player, VCR, and all other components.

• Do not leave the same picture freeze-framed or paused continuously over a long period of time, when using the still picture mode from a TV, VCR, DVD player or any other component.

• Images which have both very bright areas and very dark areas side by side should not be displayed for a prolonged period of time.

• When playing a game, the “GAME” mode setting within “AV Selection” is strongly recommended. However, please limit its use to less than 2 hours at a time.

•After playing a game, or any still image, it is best to view a normal moving picture in the “WIDE” or “FULL” screen setting for over 3 times longer than the previous still/moving image.

•After using the Plasma Display System, always switch the display to “STANDBY” mode.

Installation guidelines

The Pioneer PureVision PDP-42A3HD/PDP-4214HD Plasma Display System incorporates a very thin design. To ensure safety, please take the proper measures to mount or install the Plasma Display, in order to prevent the unit from tipping over in the event of vibration or accidental movement.

This product should be installed by using only parts and accessories designed by PIONEER. Use of accessories other than the PIONEER installation bracket may result in instability, and could cause injury. For custom installation, please consult the dealer where the unit was purchased. To ensure correct installation, experienced and qualified experts must install the unit. PIONEER will not be held responsible for accident or damage caused by the use of parts and accessories manufactured by other companies.

To avoid malfunction and overheating when installing, make sure that the vents on the main unit are not blocked. To ensure proper heat emission:

• Distance the unit slightly from other equipment, walls, etc. For the minimum space required around the unit, see page

14.

• Do not fit the unit inside narrow spaces where ventilation is poor.

• Do not cover with a cloth, etc.

• Clean the vents on the sides and rear of the unit to remove dust build-up by using a vacuum cleaner set to its lowest suction setting.

• Do not place the product on a carpet or blanket.

• Do not reverse the product.

Using the unit without proper ventilation may cause the internal temperature to rise, and could result in possible malfunction. When the surrounding or internal temperature exceeds a certain degree, the display will automatically power off in order to cool the internal electronics and prevent a hazardous occurrence.

Malfunction can be caused by many factors: inappropriate installation site, improper assembly/installation/mounting, improper operation of or modifications made to this product. However, PIONEER cannot be held responsible for accidents or malfunction caused by the above.

The following are typical effects and characteristics of a phosphor-based matrix display and as such, are not covered by the manufacturer’s limited warranties:

•Permanent residual images upon the phosphors of the panel.

• The existence of a minute number of inactive light cells.

•Panel generated sounds, examples: Fan motor noise, and electrical circuit humming / glass panel buzzing

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01 Important User Guidance Information

Cleaning the screen

• When cleaning the screen of this product, gently wipe it with PIONEER bears no responsibility for any damages arising from incorrect use of the product by you or other people, malfunctions when in use, other product related problems, and use of the product except in cases where the company must be liable.

Information of pixel defect

Plasma Display displays images consisting of hundreds of thousands of minute pixels (light emitting cells), and there is a possibility of inactive, flashing or continually illuminated pixels.

Infrared rays

The Plasma Display releases infrared rays because of its characteristics. Depending on how the Plasma Display is in use, the remote controls of nearby equipment may be adversely affected or wireless headphones using infrared rays are interfered by noise. If this is the case, place that equipment at a location where its remote control sensor is not affected.

Radio interference

While this product meets the required specifications, it emits a small amount of noise. If you place such equipment as an AM radio, personal computer, and VCR close to this product, that equipment may be interfered. If this happens, place that equipment far enough from this product.

• If you clean the surface of the screen with a wet cloth, water

Cleaning the cabinet

• When cleaning the cabinet of this product, gently wipe it with

• The cabinet of this product is mostly composed of plastic. Do

• Do not expose the product to volatile gas or fluid such as

• If you clean the surface of the cabinet with a wet cloth, water

a soft dry cloth; the supplied cleaning cloth or other similar cloths (e.g., cotton and flannel). If you use a hard cloth or rub the screen hard, the surface of the screen will be scratched.

droplets on the surface may enter into the product, resulting in malfunction.

a soft dry cloth; the supplied cleaning cloth or other similar cloths (e.g., cotton and flannel). If you use a hard cloth or rub the cabinet hard, the surface of the cabinet will be scratched.

not use chemicals such as benzine or thinner to clean the cabinet. Using these chemicals may result in quality deterioration or coating removal.

pesticide. Do not make the product contact with rubber or vinyl products for a long period of time. The effect of plasticizer in the plastic may result in quality deterioration or coating removal.

droplets on the surface may enter into the product, resulting in malfunction.

Plasma Display driving sound

The screen of the Plasma Display is composed of extremely fine pixels and these pixels emit light according to received video signals. This principle may make you hear buzz sound electrical circuit hamming from the Plasma Display.

Also note that the rotation speed of the cooling fan motor increases when the ambient temperature of the product becomes high.

You may hear the sound of the fan motor at that time.

Do not attach such items as labels and tape to the product

• This may result in the discoloration or scratch of the cabinet.

When not using the product for a long period of time

• If you do not use the product for a long period of time, the

functions of the product may be adversely affected. Switch on and run the product occasionally.

Condensation

• Condensation may take place on the surface or inside of the

product when the product is rapidly moved from a cold place to a warm place or just after a heater is switched on in winter morning, for example. When condensation takes place, do not switch on the product and wait until condensation disappears. Using the product with condensation may result in malfunction.

Handles at the rear of the Plasma Display

• Do not remove the handles from the rear of the Plasma

Display.

• When moving the Plasma Display, ask another person for

help and use the handles attached to the rear of the Plasma Display. Do not move the Plasma Display by holding only a single handle. Use the handles as shown.

• Do not use the handles to hang the product when installing

or carrying the product, for example. Do not use the handles for the purpose of preventing the product from tilting over.

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Panel sticking and after-image lag

• Displaying the same images such as still images for a long time may cause after-image lagging. This may occur in the following two cases.

1. After-image lagging due to remaining electric

load

When image patterns with very high peak luminance are displayed more than 1 minute, after-image lagging may occur due to the remaining electric load. The after-images remaining on the screen will disappear when moving images are displayed. The time for the after-images to disappear depends on the luminance of the still images and the time they had been displayed.

2. After-image (lag image) due to burning

Avoid displaying the same image on the Plasma Display continuously over a long period of time. If the same image is displayed continuously for several hours, or for shorter periods of time over several days, a permanent after-image may remain on the screen due to burning of the fluorescent materials. Such images may become less noticeable if moving images are later displayed, but they will not disappear completely.

• The Auto Power Off function can be set to help prevent damage from screen burning (see page 38).

01Important User Guidance Information

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DO NOT PLACE THIS PRODUCT ON AN UNSTABLE CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE. THE PRODUCT MAY FALL, CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY AND SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. USE ONLY WITH A CART, STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER, OR SOLD WITH THE PRODUCT. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURE’S INSTRUCTIONS WHEN INSTALLING THE PRODUCT AND USE MOUNTING ACCESSORIES RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.

A PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION SHOULD BE MOVED WITH THE CARE. QUICK STOPS, EXCESSIVE FORCE, AND UNEVEN SURFACES MAY CAUSE THE PRODUCT AND CART COMBINATION TO OVERTURN.

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02 Safety Precautions

Electricity is used to perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. However, improper use can result in electric shock and/or fire. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product. To ensure your safety and prolong the service life of your product, please read the following precautions carefully before using the product.

1. Read instructions—All operating instructions must be read and understood before the product is operated.

2. Keep this manual in a safe place—These safety and operating instructions must be kept in a safe place for future reference.

3. Observe warnings—All warnings on the product and in the instructions must be observed closely.

4. Follow instructions—All operating instructions must be followed.

5. Cleaning—Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning the product. To clean the product, use the supplied cleaning cloth or other soft clothes (e.g., cotton, flannel).

6. Attachments—Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of inadequate attachments can result in accidents.

7. Water and moisture—Do not use the product near water, such as bathtub, washbasin, kitchen sink and laundry tub, swimming pool and in a wet basement.

8. Stand—Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer.

9. When relocating the product placed on a cart, it must be moved with utmost care. Sudden stops, excessive force and uneven floor surface can cause the product to fall from the cart.

10. Ventilation—The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed.

11. Power source—This product must operate on a power source specified on the specification label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply used in your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

12. Power cord protection—The power cords must be routed properly to prevent people from stepping on them or objects from resting on them. Check the cords at the plugs and product.

13. The plasma Display used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the plasma Display breaks.

14. Overloading—Do not overload AC outlets or extension cords. Overloading can cause fire or electric shock.

15. Entering of objects and liquids—Never insert an object into the product through vents or openings. High voltage flows in the product, and inserting an object can cause electric shock and/or short internal parts. For the same reason, do not spill water or liquid on the product.

16. Servicing—Do not attempt to service the product yourself. Removing covers can expose you to high voltage and other dangerous conditions. Request a qualified service person to perform servicing.

17. Repair—If any of the following conditions occurs, unplug the power cord from the AC outlet, and request a qualified service person to perform repairs.

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged. b. When a liquid was spilled on the product or when

objects have fallen into the product. c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. When the product does not operate properly as de-

scribed in the operating instructions.

Do not touch the controls other than those described in

the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of

controls not described in the instructions can cause

damage, which often requires extensive adjustment work

by a qualified technician. e. When the product has been dropped or damaged. f. When the product displays an abnormal condition. Any

noticeable abnormality in the product indicates that the

product needs servicing.

18. Replacement parts—In case the product needs replacement parts, make sure that the service person uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer, or those with the same characteristics and performance as the original parts. Use of unauthorized parts can result in fire, electric shock and/or other danger.

19. Safety checks—Upon completion of service or repair work, request the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in proper operating condition.

20. Wall or ceiling mounting—When mounting the product on a wall or ceiling, be sure to install the product according to the method recommended by the manufacturer.

21. Heat sources—Keep the product away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves and other heat- generating products (including amplifiers).

22. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before installing the speakers.

23. Never expose the screen of the Plasma Display to a strong impact, for example, by hitting it. The screen may be broken, resulting in fire or personal injury.

24. Do not expose the Plasma Display to direct sunlight for a long period of time. The optical characteristics of the front protection panel changes, resulting in discoloration or warp.

25. The Plasma Display weighs about 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs.) for the PDP-42A3HD/PDP-4214HD. Because it has small depth and is unstable, unpack, carry, and install the product with one more person at least and use the handles.

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Installation Precautions

Observe the following precautions when installing with any items such as the optional brackets.

When using the optional brackets or equivalent items

• Ask your dealer to perform the installation.

• Be sure to use the supplied bolts.

•For details, see the instruction manual that comes with the optional brackets (or equivalent items).

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Rear view Side view

Plasma

Mounting holes covered with rubber cap

• Be sure to use four mounting holes covered with rubber cap.

• Use M6 screws, which go 10 mm (3/8 inches) in depth from the mounting surface of the Plasma Display. See the side view above.

• Be careful not to block the ventilation opening at the rear of the Plasma Display.

• Be sure to install the Plasma Display on a flat surface because it contains glass.

• The screw holes other than the above are to be used only for the specified products. Never use them for mounting non-specified products.

Display

Mounting surface

Mounting bracket (or equivalent item)

M6 screw

10 mm (3/8 inches)

• It is strongly recommended to use the optional PIONEER mounting products.

• PIONEER shall not be liable for any personal injury or product damage that results from the use of mounting items other than the optional PIONEER products.

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03 Supplied Accessories

Power cord

Operating Instructions

• Always use the power cord supplied with the Plasma Display.

Remote control unit

Warranty card Hook × 2

AAA size battery × 2 (Alkaline battery)

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DTV TV VCR DVD HDMI

STANDBY

04 Part Names

04Part Names

Plasma Display

Front view

POWER

STANDBY

DTV TV VCR DVD HDMI

POWER

STANDBY

/ON

342

STAND

/ON

5910

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1 POWER button 2STANDBY indicator 3 Current input source indicators 4 Remote control sensor 5INPUT button

6OK button 7MENU button 8 VOLUME –/+ buttons 9 CHANNEL –/+ buttons 10 STANDBY/ON button

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04 Part Names

Rear view

INPUT

VIDEO 3

AUDIO

S-VIDEO 3

234 8 9

DTVANTENNA IN

ANTENNA / CABLE IN

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

AUDIO

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

6 7

VIDEO 2 L-AUDIO-R

L-AUDIO-R S-VIDEO 1

VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

L-AUDIO-R Y

1 VIDEO 3 terminals (AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO) 2 DTV-ANTENNA IN terminal 3 ANTENNA/CABLE IN terminal 4 MONITOR OUT terminals (AUDIO/VIDEO) 5 DIGITAL OUT terminal 6 VIDEO 1/VIDEO 2 terminals (AUDIO/VIDEO/

S-VIDEO)

CB/P

CR/P

COMPONENT 2

COMPONENT 1

CB/P

CR/P

INPUT

7 COMPONENT 1/COMPONENT 2 terminals

(COMPONENT VIDEO/AUDIO)

8 HDMI terminal (AUDIO/HDMI) 9 RS-232C terminal (service only) 10 AC IN terminal

AUDIOHDMI

HDMI

SERVICE ONLY AC IN

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04Part Names

Remote control unit

10 11

1 2

AV SELECTION

6 7

FAVORITE

RETURN

HD WIDEINPUT

11 3322

44 6655

77 9988

C.C.

EXIT BACK

MUTING

SPLIT SPLIT P IN P SWAP

INPUT SHIFT

SPLIT SPLIT

CH+ CH–

DTV

SIGNAL MTS LIST

SLEEP

SCREEN SIZESOUND EFFECT

VOLCH

ENTER

DISPLAY

DELETE

16 17

20 21

1 HD WIDE: Adjusts the picture to fit the 16:9

wide aspect ratio. Available in DTV mode.

2INPUT: Displays all available input sources.

Press the c or d button to select the required input source.

3AV SELECTION: Selects the picture mode

(Standard, Dynamic, Movie, Game or User).

4 SOUND EFFECT: Selects the sound effect

(Flat, Speech, Movie, Music or User).

5 0-9: Select the channel. 6 ÷ (dot): Selects the sub-channel of DTV. 7C.C.: Display captions while in the closed-

caption source.

8FAVORITE CH: Selects the favorite channel. 9 c/d/[/\: Controls the cursor in the on-

screen menu.

10 CH RETURN: Returns the selected channels. 11 EXIT: Exits from any display. 12 CH +/–: Changes the channel.

MUTING: Mutes the sound. To turn the sound back on, press the MUTING, VOL + or VOL – buttons.

14 TV

: Switches between operation and

standby mode.

15 SCREEN SIZE: Changes the aspect ratio of

the screen (Zoom/Cinema/Full/4:3/Wide).

16 CH ENTER: Enters channels. 17 SLEEP: Sets the sleep timer. 18 DISPLAY: Shows the display. 19 OK: Executes a command. 20 MENU: Displays the on-screen menu. 21 BACK: Returns to the previous menu screen. 22 VOL +/–: Sets the volume.

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04 Part Names

VOLCH

MUTING

SPLIT SPLIT P IN P SWAP

INPUT SHIFT

SPLIT SPLIT

CH+ CH–

DTV

SIGNAL MTS LIST

FAVORITE

CH DELETE

Slide

24 25

SPLIT SPLIT P IN P SWAP

INPUT SHIFT

SPLIT SPLIT

CH+ CH–

DTV

SIGNAL

MTS LIST

DELETE

26 27

23 SPLIT Function Buttons

SPLIT: Selects the SPLIT mode (Off, PIP, Twin1

or Twin2). SPLIT INPUT: Selects an input source for the

sub picture. P IN P/SHIFT: Selects a position for the sub-

picture. SWAP: Interchanges the main picture and

sub-picture. SPLIT CH + SPLIT CH –: Changes the chan-

nel of the sub-picture.

24 DTV SIGNAL: Displays the signal strength

and quality.

25 MTS: Selects the sound mode. 26 CH DELETE: Deletes a channel. 27 LIST: Displays the channel list in Edit Channel

List. Press the c or d button to select the required channel.

• When using the remote control unit, point it at the Plasma Display.

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05 Preparation

05Preparation

Installing the Plasma Display

Over 50 cm (19 11/16 inches)

Over 10 cm (3 15/

inches)

Locating

• Avoid direct sunlight. Maintain adequate ventilation.

• Because the Plasma Display is heavy, be sure to have someone help you when moving it.

• If you place anything on the top of the Plasma Display it will not receive enough ventilation and will not operate properly.

Preventing the Plasma Display from Falling Over

Be sure to take special care to ensure that the Plasma Display will not fall over.

Using a wall for stabilization

Attach the supplied falling prevention bolts (hooks) to the

Plasma Display. Use storing cords or chains to stabilize the Plasma

Display appropriately and firmly to a wall, pillar, or other study element.

•Perform this work in the same way for both the left and right sides.

• Use ropes, chains and fittings that are available on the market.

1 Hook

2 Cord or chain

3 Fitting

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• Allow enough space around the upper and back parts when installing to ensure ventilation around the backside.

Operating Environment

Operating environment temperature and humidity: +0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F); less than 80% RH (cooling vents not blocked)

Avoid installing at the following locations:

• Under direct exposure to sunlight

• Under strong artificial light

• In high humidity

•Poorly ventilated

•A table or an area of the floor with adequate strength should always be used to support the Plasma Display. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and physical damage.

• When installing the Plasma Display, please take the necessary safety measures to prevent it from falling or overturning in case of emergencies, such as earthquakes, or of accidents.

• If you do not take these precautions, the Plasma Display could fall down and cause injury.

• The screws, hooks, chains and other fittings that you use to secure the Plasma Display to prevent it from overturning will vary according to the composition and thickness of the surface to which it will be attached.

• Select the appropriate screws, hooks, chains and other fittings after first inspecting the surface carefully to determine its thickness and composition and after consulting a professional installer if necessary.

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05 Preparation

Preparing the remote control unit

Inserting batteries

Open the battery cover.

Insert the supplied two AAA (1.5 V) size batteries.

• The battery polarities must correspond with the (+) and (–) indicators in the battery compartment.

Close the battery cover.

Cautions regarding batteries

• The remote control unit cannot operate the system if the batteries in the unit are empty. When this happens, replace the batteries with new ones.

• Do not use manganese batteries. When you replace the batteries, use alkaline ones.

• Do not mix batteries of different types. Different types of batteries have different characteristics.

• Do not mix old and new batteries. Mixing old and new batteries can shorten the life of new batteries or cause chemical leakage in old batteries.

• Do not leave dead batteries in the remote control unit; chemical leakage will occur. If you find any chemical leakage, wipe thoroughly with a cloth.

• The batteries supplied with this product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions.

• If you will not use the remote control unit for an extended period of time, remove the batteries from it.

• WHEN DISPOSING OF USED BATTERIES, BE SURE TO COMPLY WITH GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GUIDELINES THAT APPLY IN YOUR COUNTRY OR AREA.

Allowed operation range of the remote control unit

Operate the remote control unit while pointing it toward the remote control sensor located at the bottom center of the front panel of the Plasma Display. The distance from the remote control sensor must be within 7 m (23 feet) and the angle relative to the sensor must be within 30 degrees in the right or left direction.

30°

S T

A N

B Y

T V

D V

S TA

Y /O N

7 m (23 feet)

Remote control

30°

sensor

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Cautions regarding the remote control unit

• Do not expose the remote control unit to shock, liquid, or high humidity.

• Do not place the remote control unit under direct sunlight; the unit may deform.

• The remote control unit may not work properly if the remote sensor window of the Plasma Display is under direct sunlight or strong lighting. In such case, change the angle of the lighting or Plasma Display, or operate the remote control unit closer to the remote sensor window.

• When any obstacle exists between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor, the remote control unit may not function.

• As the batteries become empty, the remote control unit can function within a shorter distance from the remote control sensor. Replace the batteries with new ones if necessary.

• The Plasma Display emits very weak infrared rays from its screen. If you place such equipment operated through infrared remote control as a VCR nearby, that equipment may not receive commands from its remote control unit properly or entirely. If this is the case, place that equipment at a location far enough from the Plasma Display.

• Depending on the installation environment, infrared rays from the Plasma Display may not allow this system to properly receive commands from the remote control unit or may shorten allowable distances between the remote control unit and the remote control sensor. The strength of infrared rays emitted from the screen differs, depending on images displayed on the screen.

Cable connections for watching digital and/or conventional TV channels

This system is equipped with two terminals for inputting TV broadcasting signals: ANTENNA/CABLE IN and DTV-ANTENNA IN. The ANTENNA/CABLE IN terminal accepts conventional TV broadcasting signals. The DTV-ANTENNA IN terminal accepts digital TV broadcasting signals. When using a cable TV to watch conventional TV channels, connect to the ANTENNA/ CABLE IN terminal as shown.

Connecting to an Aerial

To view TV channels correctly, the Plasma Display must receive a signal.

Connecting the aerial of digital TV

When you connect the aerial of digital TV, connect the outdoor aerial.

DTVANTENNA IN

English

Connecting the aerial of analog TV

There are three ways to connect the aerial or network input cable for analog TV.

It is recommended to connect the outdoor aerial for the best outcome of the images.

Cable TV

ANTENNA / CABLE IN

Cable

Converter

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05 Preparation

Connecting the power cord

Connect the power cord after all component connections are completed.

Plasma Display (rear view)

DTVANTENNA IN

ANTENNA / CABLE IN

VIDEO

MONITOR OUT

VIDEO 2 L-AUDIO-R

OPTICAL

AUDIO

VIDEO 1

DIGITAL OUT

L-AUDIO-R S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

L-AUDIO-R Y

• Use only the supplied power cord.

• Be sure to use the specified power supply voltage; neglecting this can result in fire or electric shock.

•For the Plasma Display, a three-core power cord with a ground terminal is used for efficiency protection. Always connect the power cord to a three-pronged outlet and make sure that the cord is properly grounded.

CB/P

CR/P

COMPONENT 2

COMPONENT 1

CB/P

CR/P

INPUT

AUDIOHDMI

HDMI

SERVICE ONLY AC IN

Power cord

• Always turn off the power of the Plasma Display when connecting the power cord.

• Disconnect the power cord from the power outlet when the Plasma Display is not going to be used for a long period of time.

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06 Basic Operations

06Basic Operations

Turning the power on and off (Standby)

Press the POWER button on the bottom of the Plasma

Display to enter the standby mode.

• The STANDBY indicator lights up. Press the TV button on the remote control or the

STANDBY/ ON button on the bottom of the Plasma

Display.

• The Plasma Display switches to on. The STANDBY indicator lights off and the current input source indicator lights up.

To switch the Plasma Display off, press the TV button

on the remote control or the STANDBY/ ON button on the bottom of the Plasma Display.

• The Plasma Display enters to standby mode and the STANDBY indicator lights up instead of the current input source indicator.

To switch the Plasma Display off completely, press the

POWER button on the bottom of the Plasma Display.

• The STANDBY indicator lights off.

• If you are not going you use the Plasma Display for a long period of time, press POWER button on the bottom of the Plasma Display to switch the Plasma Display off completely and disconnect the power cord of the Plasma Display from a wall outlet.

• If the Plasma Display is switched off completely, you cannot turn the Plasma Display on by pressing the TV button on the remote control.

• If the Plasma Display is switched off completely, it cannot switch the Plasma Display on automatically by the “On Timer“ setting.

STANDBY

DTV TV VCR DVD HDMI

STANDBY indicator

STANDBY/ON button

STANDBY

/ON

English

POWER

button

STANDBY

DTV TV VCR DVD HDMI

Current input source indicator

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06 Basic Operations

Watching TV channels

Unless you set up TV channels that you can watch under the current conditions, you cannot tune in those channels. For the procedure, see “Setting up TV channels” on page 25.

• When watching a digital TV program, you may see emergency alert messages scrolling at the top of the screen. Those messages are broadcast by TV stations as necessary when in emergency situations.

Selecting the analog and digital channels

You can select the input mode between analog and digital channels by pressing the INPUT button.

• When you switch the input mode, the last channel you previously selected will be received.

Changing channels

To increase the channel number, press the CH + button on the remote control unit. To decrease the channel number, press the CH – button .

• CHANNEL +/– on the Plasma Display has the same function as CH +/– on the remote control unit.

AV SELECTION

11 3322

44 6655

77 9988

FAVORITE

RETURN

HD WIDEINPUT

C.C.

SLEEP

EXIT BACK

MUTING

VOLCH

SCREEN SIZESOUND EFFECT

DISPLAY

ENTER

Using 0 – 9 on the remote control unit

Select channels directly by pressing buttons 0 to 9.

EXAMPLE

•To select channel 5 (1-digit channel), press 5.

•To select channel 25 (2-digit channel), press 2 then 5.

•To select channel 125 (3-digit channel), press 1, 2, then 5.

•To select subchannel 10-01, press 1, 0, •(dot), 0, then 1.

•Pressing the CH ENTER button after entering the channel number, enables you select channels quickly.

•To return to the previous channel, press the CH RETURN button.

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06Basic Operations

Changing the volume and sound

To increase the volume, press the VOL + button on the remote control unit. To decrease the volume, press the VOL – button.

• The VOLUME +/– buttons on the Plasma Display operates the same as the VOL +/– buttons on the remote control unit.

•To mute the sound output, press the MUTING button. “ appears on the screen. To quit muting, press the MUTING button again. Pressing the VOL + button also quits muting.

Plasma Display

(bottom view)

STANDBY

/ON

VOLUME –/+ buttons

VOLCH

MUTING

”

Displaying Information

You can display the channel information and setting status you selected.

Press the DISPLAY button.

For analog

TV 3 C9

Mono

8:30am

For SPLIT

TV 3 C9

Mono

DTV 112

8:30am

For external input

INPUT1

L+R

English

Volume adjustment

Volume 4

Muting

8:30am

Press the DISPLAY button.

For digital

NBC Sports

8 : 30 a m

For SPLIT (digital reception)

NBC Sports

VIDEO 1

8:30am

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06 Basic Operations

Setting MTS/SAP mode

When watching conventional TV programs, you may enjoy stereo sound and/or Secondary Audio Programs (SAP), using the Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS) function.

• Stereo broadcasts

You can enjoy, for example, sports, shows, and concerts in dynamic stereo sound.

• SAP broadcasts

MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack (either in mono or stereo).

SAP sound: Listen to second language, supplementary commentary and other information. (SAP is mono sound.)

• Conventional TV programs in this manual designate TV channels that are received through the conventional VHF/UHF frequencies or conventional cable TV channels.

• When stereo sound is difficult to hear, you can manually switch to the MONO mode to obtain clearer sound.

• Once the MONO mode is selected, the Plasma Display sound remains mono even if the Plasma Display receives a stereo broadcast. You must reselect the STEREO mode if you want to hear stereo sound again.

• Selecting MTS while the input source is in VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT and HDMI does not change the type of the sound. In this case, the sound is determined by the video source.

Using the multiscreen functions

You can display a sub-picture within the main picture. In this way you can watch a TV program or monitor the video input from any connected device while watching TV or another video input.

Use this function following the procedures below to select the Twin (2-screen) or PIP (picture in picture) mode.

• In the multiscreen function, the sound of a main input is always output.

PIP (picture in picture)

Main input Sub-picture

Twin 1 (2-screen)

SPLIT SPLIT P IN P SWAP

INPUT SHIFT

SPLIT SPLIT

CH+ CH–

DTV

SIGNAL MTS LIST

DELETE

Each time you press the MTS button, MTS toggles as shown below.

STEREO mode SAP mode MONO mode

SAP MONOSTEREO SAP MONO

• In each of the MTS/SAP modes selected using the MTS button, the display changes depending on broadcasting signals being received.

Main input Sub-picture

Twin 2 (2-screen)

Main input Sub-picture

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Screen, then press

the \ or OK button. Press the c or d button to move to PIP/TWIN, then

press the \ or OK button.

Screen

Screen Size Auto Main Input Analog TV

PIP/TWIN

Screen Saver

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Select PIP/Twin Mode and press the \ or OK button

again. Press the c or d button to select the required option as

follows, then press the [ or the BACK button. Off - PIP - Twin1 - Twin2

PIP/TWIN

PIP/Twin Mode PIP

PIP/Twin Input Digital TV PIP Position

Adjust Return

Off

PIP

Twin1 Twin2

• If you set to Off, the following steps are not available. Press the c or d button to move to PIP/Twin Input,

then press the \ or OK button. Press the c or d button to select the required input

source as follows, then press [ or the BACK button. DIGITAL CH - ANALOG CH - VIDEO 1 - VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 - S-VIDEO 1 - S-VIDEO 2 - S-VIDEO 3 COMPONENT 1 - COMPONENT 2 - HDMI

PIP/TWIN

PIP/Twin Mode PIP

PIP/Twin Input DIGITAL CH

PIP Position

Adjust Return

DIGITAL CH

ANALOG CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 3 COMPONENT 1 COMOPNENT 2 HDMI

If you select “PIP” in the step 5

You can select the position of picture in picture display. Press the c or d button to move to PIP Position, then press

the \ or OK button.

PIP/TWIN

PIP/Twin Mode PIP PIP/Twin Input Digital TV

PIP Position

Adjust Return

(Upper left) (Upper right)

(Bottom left) (Bottom right)

English

•You can select the modes by simply pressing the SPLIT button on the remote control.

•You can select the sources by simply pressing the SPLIT INPUT button on the remote control.

• In Twin or PIP mode, press the SWAP button to switch the position of the 2- screen shown.

•You can select the positions by simply pressing the SHIFT button on the remote control.

Press the c or d button to select the required position

for the sub-picture, then press the [ or BACK button. Press the EXIT button.

• Multi screen function is available with the following combinations:

DIGITAL CH - ANALOG CH DIGITAL CH/ANALOG CH - VIDEO1/2/3, S-VIDEO1/2/3,

COMPONENT1/2 or HDMI

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07 Menu Setup

Menu configuration

Home Menu Item Page

Tuner Setup Scan Channels 25

Scan Analog Channel 25 Scan Digital Channel 26 Edit Channel List 26

Picture AV Selection 32

Brightness 33 Contrast 33 Sharpness 33 Color 33 Tint 33 Noise Reduction 33 Color Temp 34

Sound Effect 34

Bass 35 Tr eble 35 Balance 35 Auto Volume Level 35 Surround 35 Digital Audio Output 35

Screen Screen Size 36

Main Input 36 PIP/TWIN 22, 23 Screen Saver 37

System Menu Language 36

Audio Language 37 Clock Setting 31 Parental Control 27 - 30

Menu operations

The following describes the typical procedure for setting up the menus. For the actual procedures, see the appropriate pages that describe individual functions.

C.C.

FAVORITE

RETURN

Press the MENU button.

Press c or d to select a menu item, and then press the

\ or OK button. Repeat step 2 until you access the desired submenu item.

• The number of menu layers differs depending on menu items.

Press c or d to select an option (or parameter), and then

press the \ or OK button.

•For some menu items, press [ or \ instead of c or d.

Press the EXIT button to exit the menu.

•You can return to the upper menu levels by pressing the BACK button.

SLEEP

EXIT BACK

MUTING

DISPLAY

VOLCH

Closed Caption Display 30

Analog CC 30 DTV CC 30

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08 Tuner Setup

Setting up TV channels

This section describes how to search and set up TV channels that you can watch under the current conditions. Unless you set up TV channels using Scan Channels, you may not be able to tune in any channels.

Scanning Channels Automatically

You can automatically scan channels for the frequency ranges available.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Tuner Setup, then

press the \ or OK button.

Tuner Setup

Scan Channels

Scan Analog Channel

Scan Digital Channel Edit Channel List

Press the c or d button to move to Scan Analog

Channel, then press the \ or OK button.

Tuner Setup

Scan Channels

Scan Analog Channel

Scan Digital Channel Edit Channel List

Move Enter Return

Press the c or d button to move to Band, then press the

\ or OK button.

Scan Analog Channel

Band Air

Channel 0 Name Channel Fine Tune Store

Air

Cable

08Tuner Setup

English

Move Enter Return

Select Scan Channels and press the \ or OK button.

Select Analog Channel Band and press the \ or OK

button. Press the c or d button to select the required signal

source (Air, STD, HRC or IRC), then press the [ or BACK button.

Move to Start by pressing the c or d button and start the

search by pressing the \ or OK button.

Scan Channels

Analog Channel Now Searching...

Analog Channels 0

Digital Channels 0

Cancel

30%

The scan start. The scanned channels are automatically stored in order. To stop scanning, press the BACK button.

When finished scanning, press the EXIT button.

• When using the Cable Converter, you may need to manually add Cable Converter output channels.

Adjust Return

Press the c or d button to select the required signal

source (Air, STD, HRC or IRC), then press the [ or BACK button.

Move to Channel by pressing the c or d button and

select the channel number by pressing the [ or \ button.

Scan Analog Channel

Band Air

Channel 2

Name Channel Fine Tune Store

Move Adjust Return

Press the c or d button to move to Store by pressing the

c or d button, then press the OK button.

•You can receive the selected channel. If you want to edit the channel name, press the c or d

button to move to Name Channel, then press the \ or OK button.

Scan Analog Channel

Band Air Channel 0

Name Channel

Fine Tune Store

Scanning Analog Channels Manually

You can choose if you want to store the channels.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Tuner Setup, then

press the \ or OK button.

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Adjust Move Return

Press the c or d button to select a letter (A~Z, a~z), a

number (0~9) or a symbol (space, {I}~! “#$%& ()*+,-./:; <=>?@[\]^_`). Move to the previous or next letter by pressing the [ or \ button.

When you have finished entering the channel name, press

the OK button. Press the c or d button to move to Store by pressing the

c or d button, then press the \ or OK button.

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If you want to adjust the tuning, press the c or d button

to move to Fine Tune, then press the [ or \ button to obtain good picture and sound quality.

Scan Analog Channel

Band Air Channel 0 Name Channel

Fine Tune

Store

Move Adjust Return

Press the c or d button to move to Store, then press the

OK button. Press the EXIT button.

•”Scan Analog Channel” function is available only when the input source is set to “ANALOG CH”. (See page 20.)

•You can also select the channel number by pressing the numeric buttons directly.

Scanning Digital Channels Manually

You can scan through the digital channels manually. The channel numbers are fixed according to the broadcasting stations.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Tuner Setup, then

press the \ or OK button. Press the c or d button to move to Scan Digital

Channel, then press the \ or OK button. Press the c or d button to move to Channel.

Scan Digital Channel

Channel 6

Store

Level

Quality

Move Adjust Return

30%

Editing Channel List

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Tuner Setup, then

press the \ or OK button. Press the c or d button to move to Edit Channel List,

then press the \ or OK button.

Tuner Setup

Scan Channels Scan Analog Channel

Scan Digital Channel

Edit Channel List

Move Enter Return

The channel list is displayed. To delete a channel from the channel list, select the required channel by pressing the c or d button, then press the CH DELETE button twice. The channel is deleted.

FAV

Favorite Channel

Delete

If you want to find channels quickly and easily when you

watching TV, select the required channel by pressing the c or d button, then press the FAVORITE CH button. The selected channel is stored with “ Press the FAVORITE CH button repeatedly to jump from one favorite channel to another.

Press the EXIT button.

•Press the CH buttons to move to the next or previous page.

• The channel list displays the channels of those scanned by the scanning channel functions. If you want to cancel the Favorite mode, press the FAVORITE CH button while “

FAV

” is displayed.

FAV

” displayed.

Press the [ or \ button to select the channel number

which you want to scan. If the broadcasting station is scaned to the selected channel, a numerical value of “Level” and “Quality” will increase.

Press the c or d button to move to Store, then press the

[ or \ button to start the search.

Scan Digital Channel

Channel 6

Store

Level

Quality

Move Enter Return

When finished scanning, press to EXIT button.

•”Scan Digital Channel” function is available only the input source is

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set to “DIGITAL CH”. (See page 20.)

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Display the Channel List

You can display a list of all channels.

Press the LIST button.

• The channel list is displayed.

Analog TV

001 C01 002 C02 003 C03 FAV 004 KBS 005 MBS FAV

006 CNN Internati

007 NBS Sports 008 Fox Live TV 009 TBS Sports Ch... 010 Fashion Plus

Digital TV

001 C01 002 C02 003 C03 FAV 004 KBS 005 MBS FAV

006 CNN Internati

007 NBS Sports 008 Fox Live TV 009 TBS Sports Ch... 010 Fashion Plus

To tune to a specific channel in the channel list, move the

cursor to the required channel by pressing the c or d button, then press the OK button.

•Press the CH buttons to move to the next or previous page.

FAV

Setting up the Parental Control

This feature allows you to set a password to prevent unauthorized users, such as children, from watching unsuitable material. You can also set up the restrictions using Parental Guidance. With the Parental Control parents can prevent their children from watching inappropriate TV programs, VCR or DVD contents. When an attempt is made to watch a program (or content) blocked by parents, the Plasma Display shows nothing but a message. The Parental Control functions for both conventional and digital TV channels.

Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA)

Rating Description

G General audiences. All ages admitted.

PG Parental guidance suggested. Some

material may not be suitable for children.

PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some

material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Age-Base R Restricted. Under 17 requires accompa-

nying parent or adult guardian (age varies in some jurisdictions).

NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted.

X A rating that has now been superseded

by NC-17.

View Not rated.

English

• The voluntary movie rating system only uses an age-based rating.

TV Rating

Content

TV Rating-Children TV Rating-General

Rating

TV-Y (All children)

TV-Y7 (Directed to

older children)

TV-G (Genaeral

Age-Base

audience)

TV-PG

(Parental

guidance suggested)

TV-14

(Parents

strongly cautioned)

TV-MA (Mature audience only)

X: Content rating can be set.

Fantasy violence Age Violence

Dialog

(Sexually suggestive dialog)

Sex

Language

(Sexual

(Adult

situa-

language)

tions)Age

XXXXX

X XXX

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Activating the Parental Control

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to System, then press

the \ or OK button Press the c or d button to move to Parental Control,

then press the \ or OK button. Enter Password is displayed.

System

Menu Language English Audio Language English Clock Setting

Parental Control

Move Enter Return

Parental Control

Enter Password

Cancel

Enter your password by pressing the numeric buttons

(0~9).

Parental Control

Change Password

Block R USA Rating Canada Rating No rating programs

Move Enter Return

Press the c or d button to move to Block, then press the

\ or OK button. Select the desired setting (On or Off).

Press the EXIT button.

Press the c or d button to move to Parental Control,

then press the \ or OK button. Enter Password is displayed.

System

Menu Language English Audio Language English Clock Setting

Parental Control

Move Enter Return

Parental Control

Enter Password

Cancel

Enter your password by pressing the numeric buttons

(0~9).

Parental Control

Change Password

Block R USA Rating Canada Rating No rating programs

Move Enter Return

Select Change Password and press the \ or OK button

to change your password, if necessary.

Change Password

New Password

Confirm _ _ _ _

Enter your new password by pressing the numeric buttons

(0~9), then re-enter to confirm.

• The Parental Control menu is displayed again.

Change Password

New Password

Confirm

Setting the voluntary movie rating system (MPAA)

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to System, then press

the \ or OK button.

We suggest you write down your password so you do not forget it.

PDP-42A3HD/PDP-4214HD

Your password No.:

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Press the c or d button to move to USA Rating, then

press the \ or OK button.

• Select MPAA Rating and press the \ or OK button

again.

If you forget the password

When the on-screen menu is not displayed, press the INPUT button and then press “7”, “2”, “7” and “4” during the function selection screen is displayed. The password reverts to “0000”.

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Press the c or d button to select the required rating as

follows, then press the [ or BACK button: View - G - PG - PG-13 - R - NC-17 - X

Parental Control

Change Password

Parental Guidance View

Adjust Return

• The factory default is “View”. Press the EXIT button.

• The default password for a new Plasma Display is 0000.

View

G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X

Setting the TV Ratings

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to System, then press

the \ or OK button. Press the c or d button to move to Parental Control,

then press the \ or OK button. Enter Password is displayed.

Enter your password by pressing the numeric buttons

(0~9). Select Change Password and press the \ or OK button

to change your password, if necessary. Enter your new password by pressing the numeric buttons

(0~9), then re-enter to confirm.

• The Parental Control menu is displayed again. Press the c or d button to move to USA Rating, then

press the \ or OK button. Press the c or d button to select TV Rating-Children or

TV Rating-General, then press the \ or OK button.

Press the c or d button to select the content as follows,

then press the \ or OK button. TV Rating-Children: Age - Fantasy Violence TV Rating-General: Age - Dialogue - Language - Sex Violence

Press the c or d button to select the required rating,

then press the [ or BACK button. Repeat steps 8 to 10, if necessary.

Press the EXIT button.

• The default password for a new Plasma Display is 0000.

Setting up the Canadian rating systems

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to System, then press

the \ button or OK button. Press the c or d button to move to Parental Control,

then press the \ or OK button. Enter Password is displayed.

Enter your password by pressing the numeric buttons

(0~9).

Select Change Password and press the \ or OK button

to change your password, if necessary. Enter your new password by pressing the numeric buttons

(0~9), then re-enter to confirm.

• The Parental Control menu is displayed again. Press the c or d button to move to Canada Rating, then

press the \ or OK button.

• Select English Rating or French Rating and press the

\ or OK button again.

Press the c or d button to select the required rating as

follows, then press the [ or BACK button: English Rating: C - C8+ - G - PG - 14+ - 18+ - View French Rating: G - 8ans+ - 13ans+ - 16ans+ - 18ans+ View

Press the EXIT button.

• The default password for a new Plasma Display is 0000.

Canadian rating systems

In Canada you can choose the Canadian English ratings or the Canadian French ratings. These ratings are based on the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) policy.

Canadian English ratings

Rating Description

C Children: Intended for younger children

C8+ Children over 8 years old: Contains no

G General: Considered acceptable for all

Age-Base PG Parental Guidance: Intended for a

14 + Over 14 years: Could contain themes

18 + Adults: Intended for viewers 18 years

under the age of 8 years. Pays careful attention to themes that could threaten their sense of security and well-being.

portrayal of violence as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict; nor encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on the screen.

age groups. Appropriate viewing for the entire family, contains very little violence, physical, verbal or emotional.

general audience, but may not be suitable for younger children (under the age of 8) because it could contain controversial themes or issues.

where violence is one of the dominant elements of the storyline, but it must be integral to the development of plot or character: Language usage could be profane and nudity present within the context of the theme.

and older and might contain depictions of violence, which while related to the development of plot, character or themes, are intended for adult viewing. Could contain graphic language and portrayals of sec and nudity.

English

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Rating Description

G General: All ages and children, contains

8ans+ General but inadvisable for young

Age-Base

13ans+ Over 13 years: Could contain scenes of

16ans+ Over 16 years: Could contain frequent

18ans+ Over 18 years: Only for adult viewing.

minimal direct violence, but may be integrated into the plot in a humorous or unrealistic manner.

children: May be viewed by a wide public audience, but could contain scenes disturbing to children under eight who cannot distinguish between imaginary and real situations. Recommended for viewing with parent.

frequent violent scenes and therefore recommended for viewing with parent.

violent scenes and intense violence.

Could contain frequent violent scenes and extreme violence.

Blocking No rating programs

Use the following procedure to block TV programs whose rating information is unavailable.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to System, then press

the \ or OK button. Press the c or d button to move to Parental Control,

then press the \ or OK button. Enter Password is displayed.

Enter your password by pressing the numeric buttons

(0~9). Select Change Password and press the \ or OK button

to change your password, if necessary. Enter your new password by pressing the numeric buttons

(0~9), then re-enter to confirm.

• The Parental Control menu is displayed again. Press the c or d button to move to No rating programs,

then press the \ or OK button. Press the c or d button to select the required option

(View or Block), then press the [ or BACK button. Press the EXIT button.

• The default password for a new Plasma Display is 0000.

Viewing Closed Caption Information

Your Plasma Display decodes and displays closed captions information that is broadcast along with some television shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or in other languages. Look for the closed caption symbol CC in your TV guide.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Closed Caption, then

press the \ or OK button.

Closed Caption

Display Off

Analog CC CC1 DTV CC

Adjust Return

Press the c or d button to select Display, press the \ or

OK button and select the required option (Off or On),

then press the [ or BACK button. To set up Closed Captions for analog channels, select

Analog CC using the c or d buttons, then press the \

or OK button. Press the c or d button to select the required option as

follows, then press the [ or BACK button. CC1 - CC2 - CC3 - CC4 - Text1 - Text2 - Text3 - Text4

• The factory default is “CC1”. To set up Closed Captions for digital channels, select

DTV CC using the c or d buttons, then press the \ or OK button.

Press the c or d button to select the required option (Set

by Program, Font Size, Font Style, Foreground Color, Background Color or Digital Option), then press the \ or OK button.

Select the required option for each item as follows, then

press [ or the BACK button:

Item Selection

Set by Program On/ Off

Font Size Small/ Mid/ Large

Font Style Default/ Courier/ Timers New Roman/

Foreground Color White/ Black/ Red/ Green/ Blue/ Yellow/

Background Color White/ Black/ Red/ Green/ Blue/ Yellow/

Digital Option Service1/ Service2/ Service3/ Service4/

Helvetica/ Arial/ Dom/ Coronet/ Gothic/ Italic

Magenta/ Cyan

Service5/ Service6

Off

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Press the EXIT button.

• The options may change depending on the broadcasting service.

•You can select the options by simply pressing the C.C. button on the remote control.

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Setting the Current Date and Time

You can set the current date and time so that the current time is displayed when pressing the DISPLAY button to display information.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to System, then press

the \ or OK button.

System

Menu Language English Audio Language English

Clock Setting

Parental Control

Move Enter Return

Press the c or d button to move to Clock Setting, then

press the \ or OK button again.

Clock Setting

Date 05/OCT/2004

Time 09 : 30 am Time Zone Hawaii D.S.T. On Timer 00 : 00 am Off Timer 00 : 00 am Auto Power Off Off Sleep Timer Off

Press the BACK button.

Select D.S.T. and press the \ or OK button.

Press the c or d button to select the required option as

follows:

On – Off - Auto Press the EXIT button.

• D.S.T. stands for “Daylight Saving Time”.

• When receiving a digital signal by successfully setting up a digital channel, the time and date are automatically updated.

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Adjust Move Return

Select Date and press the \ or OK button.

Press the [ or \ button to move to Day, Mon (month)

and Year, then set them by pressing the c or d button. When you have finished, press the OK button.

Press the c or d button to move to Time, then press the

\ or OK button.

Clock Setting

Date 05/OCT/2004

Time 09 : 30 am

Time Zone Hawaii D.S.T. On Timer 00 : 00 am Off Timer 00 : 00 am Auto Power Off Off Sleep Timer Off

Adjust Move Return

Press the [ or \ button to move to Hour/Min, set them

by pressing the c or d button, then press the OK button. If you receive a digital signal, you can set the time

automatically. Press the c or d button to move to Time Zone, then press the \ or OK button.

Press the c or d button to select the appropriate time

zone for your local area as follows:

Hawaii – Alaska – Pacific – Mountain – Central – Eastern – Atlantic – Newfoundland

Clock Setting

Date 05/OCT/2004 Time 09 : 30 am

Time Zone Hawaii

D.S.T. On Timer 00 : 00 am Off Timer 00 : 00 am Auto Power Off Off Sleep Timer Off

Hawaii

Alaska Pacific Mountain Central Eastern Atlantic Newfoundland

Adjust Return

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Sleep Timer

You can select a time period of 10 to 240 minutes after which the Plasma Display automatically switches to standby mode.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to System, then press

the a or OK button.

System

Menu Language English Audio Language English

Clock Setting

Parental Control

Move Enter Return

Select Clock Setting and press the a or OK button

again. Press the c or d button to move to Sleep Timer, then

press the a or OK button. Press the c or d button to select the preset time interval

as follows:

Off - 10 min - 20 min - 30 min - 60 min - 120 min 180 min - 240 min

Clock Setting

Date 05/OCT/2004 Time 09 : 30 am Time Zone Hawaii D.S.T. On Timer 07 : 00 am Off Timer 11 : 00 am Auto Power Off Off

Sleep Timer Off

Adjust Return

Press the EXIT button.

Off

10 min 20 min 30 min 60 min 120 min 180 min 240 min

Picture adjustments

Selecting the Picture Mode

You can select the picture mode that corresponds to your viewing requirements best.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Picture, then press

the a or OK button. Select AV Selection and press the a or OK button again.

Press the c or d button to select the required picture

mode as follows:

Standard - Dynamic - Movie - Game - User

Picture

AV Selection Standard

Brightness 30 Contrast 30 Sharpness 30 Color 30 Tint 30 Noise Reduction Off Color Temp

Adjust Return

Item Description

Standard For a highly defined image in a normally (factory default) bright room

Dynamic For a very sharp image with the maximum

contrast

Movie For a movie

Game Lowers image brightness for easier viewing.

User Allows the user to customize setting as

desired. You can set the mode for each input source.

Standard

Dynamic Movie Game User

•You can select the sleep time by simply pressing the SLEEP button on the remote control.

Press the EXIT button.

•You can select the modes by simply pressing the AV SELECTION button on the remote control.

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Customizing the Picture Settings

This Plasma Display has several setting options that allow you to control the picture quality.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Picture, then press

the a or OK button. Press the c or d button to select the required option as

follows, then press the a or OK button. Brightness - Contrast - Sharpness - Color - Tint

Picture

AV Selection Standard

Brightness 30

Contrast 30 Sharpness 30 Color 30 Tint 30 Noise Reduction Off Color Temp

Move Enter Return

Brightness 30

A horizontal bar is displayed. Press the b or a button until you reach the optimal setting. To select other options, press the c or d button.

Item | button \ button

Brightness For less brightness For more brightness

Contrast For less contrast For more contrast

Using the Noise Reduction Feature

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Picture, then press

the a or OK button. Press the c or d button to move to Noise Reduction,

then press the a or OK button. Press the c or d button to select the required option as

follows:

Off - On

Picture

AV Selection Standard Brightness 30 Contrast 30 Sharpness 30 Color 30 Tint 30

Noise Reduction Off

Color Temp

Adjust Return

• The factory default is “Off”. Press the EXIT button.

• If you make any changes to the options, “AV Selection” is automatically switched to “User”.

Off

English

Sharpness For less sharpness For more sharpness

Color For less color For more color

intensity intensity

Tint Skin tones become Skin tones become

purplish greenish

Press the BACK or MENU button to return to the picture

menu. Press the EXIT button.

• If you make any changes to the options, the picture mode is automatically switched to User.

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Setting the Color Temperature

You can change tint of the screen to suit your requirements.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Picture, then press

the a or OK button. Press the c or d button to move to Color Temp, then

press the a or OK button.

Picture

AV Selection Standard Brightness 30 Contrast 30 Sharpness 30 Color 30 Tint 30 Noise Reduction Off

Color Temp

Move Enter Return

Press the c or d button to select the required option as

follows, then press the b or BACK button. Higt - Mid - Low

Picture

AV Selection Standard Brightness 30 Contrast 30 Sharpness 30 Color 30 Tint 30 Noise Reduction Off

Color Temp

Move Enter Return

Item Description

High White with bluish tone

Mid (factory Natural tone default)

Low White with reddish tone

Press the EXIT button.

High

Mid Low

Selecting the Sound Effect

You can select the sound effect to be used.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Sound, then press

the a or OK button. Select Effect and press the a or OK button again.

Press the c or d button to select the required sound

effect as follows:

Flat - Speech - Movie - Music - User

Sound

Effect

Bass Treble Balance Auto Volume Level Surround Digital Output

Adjust Return

Item Description

Flat (factory Flat and pure sound. default)

Speech Suitable for the programs with speech,

Movie You can enjoy sound effects like in a

Music Suitable for the music program.

User Allows the user to customize the setting

Press the EXIT button.

•You can select the modes by simply pressing the SOUND EFFECT button on the remote control.

Flat

Speech

Movie

R 1

Music

Off

User

PCM

such as News, etc.

movie theater.

as desired.

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Customizing the Sound Settings

This Plasma Display has several setting options that allow you to control the sound quality.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Sound, then press

the a or OK button. Press the c or d button to select the required option

(Bass, Tr eble, or Balance). Press the b or a button until you reach the optimal

setting.

Bass: 0~100 Tr eble: 0~100 Balance: L50~0~R50

Sound

Effect Flat

Bass 50

Treble 50 Balance R 1 Auto Volume Level Off Surround On Digital Output PCM

Move Adjust Return

Item | button \ button

Bass For weaker bass For stronger bass

Tr eble For weaker treble For stronger treble

Balance Decreases audio from Decrease audio from

the right speaker the left speaker

Setting the Surround Sound

You can enjoy the virtual surround sound effect.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Sound, then press

the a or OK button. Press the c or d button to move to Surround, then press

the a or OK button. Press the c or d button to select the required option (On

or Off).

Sound

Effect Flat Bass 50 Treble 50 Balance R 1 Auto Volume Level Off

Surround On

Digital Output PCM

Adjust Return

• The factory default is “On”. Press the EXIT button.

is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT

technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

• If you switch the “Surround” setting, the sound type is automatically switched to “User”.

Off

English

Press the EXIT button.

• If you make any adjustment to the “Bass” or “Tr eble”, the “Effect” is automatically switched to “User”. Also, if you make any adjustment to the “Balance”, the “Effect” is not switched.

Adjusting the Volume Automatically

This feature allows you to automatically adjust the volume of every channel by lowering the sound output when the modulation signal is high or by raising the sound output when the modulation signal is low.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Sound, then press

the a or OK button. Select Auto Volume Level and press the a or OK button

again. Press the c or d button to select the required option (On

or Off).

Sound

Effect Flat Bass 50 Treble 50 Balance R 1

Auto Volume Level Off

Surround On Digital Output PCM

Adjust Return

• The factory default is “On”. Press the EXIT button.

Off

Setting up External Digital Sound

You can enjoy the Dolby Digital* sound effect with the DIGITAL OUT connected to an external digital audio decoder.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Sound, then press

the a or OK button. Press the c or d button to move to Digital Audio

Output, then press the a or OK button.

Press the c or d button to select the required option

(PCM or Dolby Digital).

Sound

Effect Flat Bass 50 Treble 50 Balance R 1 Auto Volume Level Off Surround On

Digital Audio Output PCM

Adjust Return

Item Description

PCM (factory Always the sound is output in the PCM default) format regardless of the types of signals.

Dolby Digital For Dolby Digital encoded signals, the sound

is output in the Dolby Digital format. For PCM encoded signals, the sound is output in the PCM format.

Press the EXIT button.

• This setting is effective only for the signal of digital TV when you select DIGITAL CH.

PCM

Digital

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* Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

Changing the Screen Size

You can change the aspect ratio of the screen to correspond to your viewing requirements.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Screen, then press

the a or OK button. Select Screen Size and press the a or OK button again.

Press the c or d button to select the required aspect

ratio as follows:

Zoom - Cinema - Full - 4:3 - Wide

Screen

Screen Size Zoom

Main Input Analog TV PIP/TWIN Screen Saver

Adjust Return

4:3

Zoom

Cinema Full 4:3 Wide

Viewing the Input Source

Once you have connected your audio and video systems, you can view different sources by selecting the corresponding input.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to Screen, then press

the a or OK button. Press the c or d button to move to Main Input, then

press the a or OK button. Press the c or d button to select the required input

source as follows and press the OK button. DIGITAL CH - ANALOG CH - VIDEO 1 - VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 - S-VIDEO 1 - S-VIDEO 2 - S-VIDEO 3 COMPONENT 1 - COMPONENT 2 - HDMI

Screen

Screen Size Zoom

Main Input DIGITAL CH

PIP/TWIN Screen Saver

Adjust Return

• The Plasma Display switches to selected source. Press the EXIT button.

DIGITAL CH

ANALOG CH VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO 3 COMPONENT 1 COMOPNENT 2 HDMI

Full

Cinema

Wide

Zoom

Item Description

Zoom For 16:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may appear

on the top and bottom with some programs.

Cinema For 14:9 letterbox pictures. Bars may appear

on the top and bottom on some programs.

Full (factory For 16:9 squeeze pictures. default)

4:3 For 4:3 “standard” pictures. A side bar

appears on each side.

Wide In this mode pictures are progressively

stretched toward each side of the screen.

Press the EXIT button.

•You can select the modes by simply pressing the SCREEN SIZE button on the remote control.

• If you watch High Definition TV broadcasting, you cannot select the screen mode. (The Screen Size setting is always set to “Full”.)

•To enlarge 4:3 normal aspect ratio to 16:9 wide aspect ratio in DTV mode, press the HD WIDE button.

•You can select the sources by simply pressing the INPUT button on the remote control.

Setting for the language of on-screen display

You can select a language to be used for on-screen display such as menus from among three languages: English, Spanish and French.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to System, then press

the a button or OK button. Press the c or d button to move to Menu Language,

then press the a or OK button. Press the c or d button to select the language (English,

Spanish or French).

System

Menu Language English

Audio Language English Clock Setting Parental Control

Move Enter Return

• The factory default is “English”. Press the EXIT button.

English

Spanish French

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Setting for the audio language of digital TV

If you select a digital TV program that provides multi-language services, you can switch the language among followings: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Korean.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to System, then press

Screen Saver

You can prevent temporary or permanent screen burn caused by a still image.

1 2

the a button or OK button. Press the c or d button to move to Audio Language,

then press the a or OK button. Press the c or d to select the required language as

follows:

English - Spanish - French - German - Italian Japanese - Korean

System

Menu Language English

Audio Language English

Clock Setting Parental Control

Move Enter Return

English

Spanish French German Italian Japanese Korean

• The factory default is “English”. Press the EXIT button.

4 5

• This setting affects only when the current broadcasting contains the selected language. When the broadcasting does not contain the selected language, it is output in English.

Press the MENU button. Press the c or d button to move to Screen, then press

the a or OK button.

Screen

Aspect Ratio Auto Main Input Analog TV PIP/TWIN

Screen Saver

Move Enter Return

Press the c or d button to move to Screen Saver, then press the a or OK button.

Screen Saver

Orbiter On

Orbiter Range Small Full White Off

Adjust Return

Off

Select Orbiter and press the a or OK button again. Press the c or d button to select the required option (On

or Off), then press the b or BACK button. Press the c or d button to move to Orbiter Range, then

press the a or OK button. Press the c or d button to select the required option as

follows, then press the b or BACK button. Small - Mid - Large

Screen Saver

Orbiter On

Orbiter Range Small

Full White Off

Small

Mid Large

English

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Adjust Return

• The factory default is “Mid”. Press the EXIT button.

Setting the Full White mode

When displaying a still picture for a long time, it is recommended that you set “Full White” to “On” to reduce temporary or permanent screen burn.

Follow steps 1 to 3 in “Screen Saver”.

Press the c or d button to move to Full White, then

press the a or OK button. Press the c or d button to select “On”.

• If you cancel the Full White mode, press the EXIT button. It is also canceled when 20 minutes elapse.

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Power Control

Power Control provides convenient functions for power saving.

Switching the Plasma Display Off Automatically

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to System, then press

the a or OK button.

System

Menu Language English Audio Language English

Clock Setting

Parental Control

Move Enter Return

Select Clock Setting and press the a or OK button

again. Press the c or d button to move to Auto Power Off, then

press the a or OK button.

Clock Setting

Date 05/OCT/2004 Time 09 : 30 am Time Zone Hawaii D.S.T. On Timer 07 : 00am Off Timer 11 : 00am

Auto Power Off Off

Sleep Timer Off

Adjust Return

Press the c or d button to select the required option (On

or Off).

• The factory default is “On”. Press the EXIT button.

• If “Auto Power Off ” is set to “On”, the Plasma Display automatically switches to standby mode when there is no input of a signal continues for 15 minutes.

Off

Press the c or d button to select On, then press the b or

BACK button. Press the OK button again.

Press the b or a button to move to the hour and minute, set them by pressing the c or d button, then press the OK button.

Clock Setting

Date 05/OCT/2004 Time 09 : 30 am Time Zone Hawaii D.S.T.

On Timer 07 : 00am

Off Timer Off Auto Power Off Off Sleep Timer Off

Adjust Move Return

Press the EXIT button.

• Once setting the specified time, turning On or Off if you a button is

pressed, and changing the specified time if you pressed the OK button at step 4.

Setting the Plasma Display Off Time

You can set the off time so that the Plasma Display will switch off automatically at the time you select.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to System, then press

the a or OK button. Select Clock Setting and press the a or OK button

again. Move to Off Timer by pressing the c or d button, then

press the a or OK button.

Clock Setting

Date 05/OCT/2004 Time 09 : 30 am Time Zone Hawaii D.S.T. On Timer 07 : 00am

Off Timer Off

Auto Power Off Off Sleep Timer Off

Off

Setting the Plasma Display On Time

You can set the on time so that the Plasma Display will switch on automatically at the time you select.

Press the MENU button.

Press the c or d button to move to System, then press

the a or OK button. Select Clock Setting and press the a or OK button

again. Move to On Timer by pressing the c or d, then press the

a or OK button.

Clock Setting

Date 05/OCT/2004 Time 09 : 30 am Time Zone Hawaii D.S.T.

On Timer Off

Off Timer Off Auto Power Off Off Sleep Timer Off

Adjust Return

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Off

Adjust Return

Press the c or d button to select On, then press the b or

BACK button. Press the OK button again.

Press the b or a button to move to the hour and minute, set them by pressing the c or d button, then press the OK button.

Clock Setting

Date 05/OCT/2004 Time 09 : 30 am Time Zone Hawaii D.S.T. On Timer 07 : 00am

Off Timer 11 : 00am

Auto Power Off Off Sleep Timer Off

Adjust Move Return

Press the EXIT button.

• Once setting the specified time, turning On or Off if you a button is

pressed, and changing the specified time if you pressed the OK button at step 4.

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You can connect many types of external equipment to your Plasma Display, like a DVD player, VCR, game console, and camcorder.

•To protect all equipment, always turn off the Plasma Display before connecting to a DVD player, VCR, STB, or other external equipment.

•Refer to the relevant instruction manual (STB, VCR, DVD player, etc.) carefully before making connections.

Connecting to the External Input

10Enjoying through External Equipment

English

INPUT

VIDEO 3

AUDIO

S-VIDEO 3

VIDEO 2 L-AUDIO-R S-VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1 L-AUDIO-R S-VIDEO 1

Connect the video cable to the VIDEO (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3) input jack on the Plasma Display and to

the video output jack on the required equipment.

•For equipment with an S-VIDEO jack, connect the S-Video cable between the S-VIDEO (S-VIDEO 1, S-VIDEO 2 or S-VIDEO 3) input jack on the Plasma Display and the S-Video output jack on the required equipment.

Audio Cable

(commercially available)

Video Cable

(commercially available)

S-Video Cable

(commercially available)

Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO-L/R (VIDEO 1,

VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3) input jack on the Plasma Display

and to the audio output jack on the required equipment. Turn the Plasma Display on, then press the INPUT

button to select VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2 or VIDEO 3.

• If you have connected the Plasma Display and the required equipment using an S-Video cable, select S-VIDEO 1, S-VIDEO 2 or S-VIDEO 3.

VCR

DVD Player

Set Top Box or other audio-visual equipment

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Connecting to the Component Input

L-AUDIO-R Y

Connect the video cable to the VIDEO-Y/Pb/Pr

CB/PB

CR/PR

COMPONENT 2

COMPONENT 1

(COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2) input jacks on the Plasma Display and to the video output jacks on the required equipment.

• Depending on the manufacturer, the Y/Pb/Pr jacks may be identified as Y/PB/PR, Y/B-Y/R-Y, or Y/CB/CR.

•Refer to your DVD player instruction manual for the signal type.

Audio Cable

(commercially available)

VCR

DVD Player

Component Video Cable (commercially available)

Set Top Box or other audiovisual equipment

Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO-L/R

(COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2) input jacks on the Plasma Display and to the audio output jacks on the required equipment.

Turn the Plasma Display on, then press the INPUT

button to select COMPONENT 1 or COMPONENT 2.

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Connecting to the HDMI Input

AUDIOHDMI

HDMI

The digital video and audio signals can be input to the HDMI terminal. To use the HDMI terminal, activate the terminal and specify the types of video and audio signals to be received from the connected equipment. For the types of these signals, refer to the operation manual supplied with the connected equipment.

Input signal correlation table

1920*1080i@59.94/60Hz

720*480p@59.94/60Hz

12 8 0*720p@59.94/60Hz

720(1440)*480i@59.94/60Hz

HDMI Cable

(commercially available)

HDMI equipment

Audio Cable

(commercially available)

DVD Player

Connect the HDMI cable to the HDMI jack on the Plasma

Display and to the DVD output jack on the required equipment.

When connecting with DVI jack, such as a DVD player,

connect the audio cable to the AUDIO INPUT-L/R jacks on the Plasma Display and to the audio output jacks on the required equipment.

Turn the Plasma Display on, then press the INPUT

button to select HDMI.

• PC signals are not supported.

• If no image appears, specify another digital video signal type.

•For the digital video signal types to be specified, refer to the operation manual supplied with the connected equipment.

English

Connecting to the Monitor Output

Your Plasma Display can send out the audio/video signals to the external connector. You can also record from the Plasma Display to a second VCR or DVD recorder. For more details about recording, refer to the equipment’s instructions.

Audio Cable

VIDEO AUDIO

MONITOR OUT

Connect the video cable to the VIDEO (MONITOR OUT)

output jack on the Plasma Display and to the video input jack on the required equipment.

Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO-L/R (MONITOR

OUT) output jacks on the Plasma Display and to the

audio input jacks on the required equipment.

(commercially available)

Video Cable

(commercially available)

• The MONITOR OUT terminals do not output the following signals: 1Video signals input from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal (1

and 2)

2 Digital video and audio signals from the HDMI terminal (INPUT 3)

• When watching images played back on a VCR or DVD recorder connected to the MONITOR OUT terminals, select an input source (e.g., TV channel reception) on the recording equipment other than external input sources. Selecting an external input source may result in distorted images or noise.

DVD Recorder

VCR

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10 Enjoying through External Equipment

Connecting to the DIGITAL Audio Output

AV receiver

Optical Digital Cable

(commercially available)

OPTICAL

DIGITAL OUT

Connect the optical cable to the DIGITAL OUT terminal on the Plasma Display and to the optical input jack on the digital audio system.

• When using the digital audio output terminal (optical), you need to make settings depending on your AV receiver. For more information, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the AV receiver.

•For details, see “Setting up External Digital Sound” on page 35.

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Troubleshooting

Problem

• No power.

• No picture or sound

• Normal picture but no sound

• No picture or black and white

picture

• Sound and picture interference

• Blurred or snowy picture, distorted

sound

•Remote control malfunctions

Possible Solution

• Make sure the Plasma Display is connected correctly. (See page 18.)

• Is the power cord disconnected? (See page 18.)

•Has the power been turned on? (See page 19.)

• Check if you pressed TV If the STANDBY indicator on the Plasma Display lights up red, press TV .

• Check if the power cord is connected correctly.

• Check that you have pressed the TV Plasma Display.

• Select an input source responding to that particular source.

• Check the picture contrast and brightness settings.

• Check the volume.

• Check whether the MUTING button on the remote control has been pressed.

•Adjust the color settings.

• Check that the correct broadcast system is selected.

•Try to identify the electrical appliance that is affecting the Plasma Display, then move it further away.

• Plug the Plasma Display into a different wall outlet.

• Check the direction, location and connections of your aerial. Such interference often occurs due to the use of an indoor aerial.

•Press the INPUT button to select the Plasma Display or an external device.

•Replace the batteries in the remote control.

• Install batteries ensuring that the <+> and – ends of the batteries are inserted correctly.

• Check the angle and distance of the remote control to the Plasma Display. Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote control and the Plasma Display.

• Check that the correct function button has been pressed.

• Change the location of light sources or the direction of the Plasma Display to avoid glare.

on the remote control unit. (See page 19.)

on the remote control or the STANDBY/ON botton on the

English

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The video program that you watch may be high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD). This Plasma Display is designed to scale to each type of definition properly. If the video program’s definition type changes while a menu window is displayed on the screen (for example: HD→SD or SD→HD), the menu size may temporarily shrink or enlarge until the scaling is completed. This may happen, for example, when you switch between television and an external digital video recorder (D-VHS), or when your recorded program switches between different definition types, while the on-screen menu is being shown.

If this happens, the menu will return to its normal size after two to three seconds. This action is normal, and does not indicate a problem with your Plasma Display.

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Specifications

Item 42" Plasma Display, Model: PDP-42A3HD/PDP-4214HD

Number of Pixels 1024 × 768 pixels

Audio Amplifier 10 W + 10 W (1 kHz, 10 %, 4 Ω)

Surround System SRS TruSurround XT

Power Requirement 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 250 W

Dimensions (with stand) 1235 (W) × 699 (H) × 252 (D) mm

Weight (with stand) 40.5 kg (89.3 lbs.)

Reception System (Digital) ATSC Digital TV system

Circuit type 8VSB demodulation

Tuner VHF 2–13ch, UHF 14–69ch

Audio format Dolby Digital

Reception System (Analog) American TV standard NTSC system

Tuning System FS

Tuner VHF/UHF VHF 2–13ch, UHF 14–69ch

CATV 1–125ch

Audio multiplex BTSC system

Terminals Rear DTV-ANTENNA IN 75 Ω UNBAL, F Type for DTV in

ANTENNA/CABLE IN 75 Ω UNBAL, F Type for VHF/UHF/CATV in

VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO in, VIDEO in, AUDIO in

VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO in, VIDEO in, AUDIO in

COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT VIDEO in, AUDIO in

COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT VIDEO in, AUDIO in

HDMI HDMI in, AUDIO in

MONITOR OUT VIDEO out, AUDIO out

DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL out

RS-232C Service only

Side VIDEO 3 S-VIDEO in, VIDEO in, AUDIO in

OSD English/French/Spanish

(2.5 W Standby)

(45

/8 (W) × 27 1/2 (H) × 10 (D) inches)

English

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Trademarks

• is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.

TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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

• The names of the companies or institutions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies or institutions.

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