Planar PD42ED User Manual

PD42ED

Plasma TV

USER’S GUIDE

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Contents

Important Information........................................................................................................................... 1

Safety Precautions...................................................................................................................................2

Product Features...................................................................................................................................... 3

Content of Package................................................................................................................................. 4

Quick Start..................................................................................................................................................6

Front Panel ..................................................................................................................................6

Front Panel Controls ................................................................................................................7

Rear Panel.................................................................................................................................... 8

Set-up Instructions..................................................................................................................................9

Getting Started.......................................................................................................................... 9

Video/Audio Connection.................................................................................................... 10

External Speakers .................................................................................................................. 11

Other Connections................................................................................................................ 12

Full Function Remote Control .......................................................................................................... 13

Remote Control Overview.................................................................................................. 13

Using the Remote Control.................................................................................................. 15

On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings.................................................................................................. 18

OSD Menu Overview............................................................................................................ 18

OSD Menu Operation........................................................................................................... 19

Display Settings............................................................................................................20

Image Settings ..............................................................................................................20

Language and Color Temp........................................................................................21

Audio Settings...............................................................................................................21

OSD Window Settings ................................................................................................22

Advanced Settings.......................................................................................................23

Advanced Settings.......................................................................................................24

Parental Control..................................................................................................................................... 25

V-Chip Setup ........................................................................................................................... 25

Change Password.................................................................................................................. 28

Closed Caption ...................................................................................................................................... 29

Using Closed Caption........................................................................................................... 29

Technical Information......................................................................................................................... 30

Specifications.......................................................................................................................... 30

Video Modes............................................................................................................................ 32

Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................... 33

Planar Customer First

Maintenance Guidelines .................................................................................................................... 40

Regulatory Information ...................................................................................................................... 41

Agency Approvals ................................................................................................................. 41

FCC Information..................................................................................................................... 41

1—Year Warranty ................................................................................... 36

Important Information

"CAUTION: If the same image is displayed continuously, a permanent image may remain on the screen. This is due to burning of the fluorescent material and is typical for all Plasma displays. To minimize this, use at least the display picture move feature, selectable through the on-screen display adjustment menu (OSD)."

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1), 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 as to the point of cable entry as practical.

Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code is as the following picture.

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

Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an infringement of U.S. copyright laws. Certain Canadian programs may also be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part may be in violation of these rights.

CAUTION

Risk of electric

shock. Do not open.

Safety Precautions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

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

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

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

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

12. Use only with a 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 period 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 galled into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Product Features

The Product features include:

Built-in Screen Move: Screen move feature to reduce the possibility of screen

burn.

3-D Digital Comb Filter: Enhances color purity of Composite Video and TV

input sources, reducing cross-color artifacts like dot crawl and moiré.

Wide Viewing Angle: Over 160 degrees (horizontal and vertical) viewing angle.

Picture in Picture: Users may simultaneously watch two images from different

video sources.

Channel Memory: Allows users to add and remove channel according to

personal preference.

16:9 Enhancement: Widescreen technology that maximizes picture quality

when playing widescreen enhanced video.

Parental Control: V-Chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable

programming for under age viewers.

Color Temperature: 3 user selectable color temperature settings are available

for image optimization.

D-Sub 15 VGA Input: Allows users to connect the computer to the plasma TV

to use the plasma TV as a computer monitor.

Digital Visual Interface (DVI): This product is equipped with a DVI-D interface

for a digital-to-digital connection.

TV Tuner Built-in: Built-in NTSC tuner to receive conventional analog

broadcasts; de-interlacing circuit with 3:2 pull down converting interlaced analog sources to the progressive-scan display, significantly improving picture quality

Built-in TV Video and Audio Out: Outputs TV video/audio signal to an external

device.

Built-in Speakers: Built-in stereo speakers with 3 watts per channel.

Input Signals

Component Video (YCbCr/ YPbPr) Composite Video S-Video

Analog VGA (D-Sub 15pin)

Digital DVI RS232 Communication Port (D-Sub 9pin)

TV Tuner Built-in

(1) an optional set-top HDTV receiver box is required to receive digital signals

Content of Package

When you are unpacking the product, make sure that you have the following items:

Plasma TV Monitor Monitor Stand

Power cord S-Video cable

Analog video signal cable

(D-Sub 15 cable)

RCA Video/Audio cable

Remote Control and AAA Battery User’s Manual

If you find that any of these items are missing or appear damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. Do not throw away the packing material or shipping carton in case you need to ship or store the plasma TV in the future.

Optional Accessories

External Speakers and Stands

Wall mount bracket

Quick Start

Front Panel

Indicator Light

Remote Control Sensor

Remote Control Sensor: Receives infrared signals from the remote control.

Aim the remote control within 30 degrees left and right.

Indicator Light: This LED light indicates the main power status.

Indicator (Amber): Standby mode

Indicator (Blue): Power ON mode

Front Panel Controls

Menu Volume Up/Down

Select

Button Function

Menu Displays the OSD menu

Volume Up (X) Down (W)

Select

Channel Up (S) Down (T)

(1) Adjust volume by pressing "W" to decrease the volume and "X" to increase the volume (2) Change the configurations under the OSD menu

Switches between signal sources. The signal source selection is in a loop: Composite-Video --> S-Video --> Component-Video --> TV --> ANALOG VGA --> DVI

(1) Changing channel under TV mode (2) Select options under OSD menu

Channel Up/Down

Standby/On

Standby/On Power on the plasma TV or change to Standby mode

Rear Panel

Video/Audio

Line Out

Video/Audio Connection Interface: Video connection includes Component

Video, Composite Video, S-video, DVI, D-Sub 15, TV Tuner, and TV Video/Audio Out.

Main Power Switch: Master power switch to switch the plasma TV between

Power Off mode and Standby mode.

Power Input Jack: Power source for the plasma TV.

External Speaker Line Out: Allows users to connect external speakers to the

plasma TV.

Connection Interface

Main Power Switch

Power Input Jack External Speaker

Set-up Instructions

Getting Started

Power Input Jack: Auto switch power supply accepts input of 100 VAC~240

VAC. Use only UL approved power cord with proper grounding.

Main Power Switch: Press the Power Switch on the back of your plasma TV. The

Indicator Light on the front will turn to Amber color indicating the plasma TV is in Standby mode. If the plasma TV will not be used for an extended period of time, turn off your plasma TV with the Main Power Switch.

Video/Audio Connection

Composite (AV) Input: Single RCA connector to connect with the composite

video output of a DVD Player, VCR or any other device with a composite video connection.

S-Video Input: Single S-video connector to connect with the S-video output of

a DVD Player, VCR or any other device with a S-video connection.

Component Video Input: 3 RCA connectors to connect with the component

video output of a DVD player, DTV receiver or any other device with a component connection.

Composite (AV)/S-Video Audio: 2 RCA connectors to connect with the audio

output of the composite or s-video source.

Component Audio: 2 RCA connectors to connect with the audio output of the

component Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr source.

PC Audio: 2 RCA connectors to connect with the audio output of a PC.

TV Video/Audio Out: 3 RCA connectors (1 video and 2 audio) that output the

TV video and audio signals to an external device.

External Speakers

External Speaker Line Out:

External speaker output. Please refer to the drawing for the connection details. It is strongly recommend to use only Planar Accessories for performance and safety purposes.

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