Protron PLTV26C Owner’s Manual

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ore for your money

PLTV-26

26" Liquid Crystal Display

User's Manual

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Protron PLTV-26 Liquid Crystal Display User's Manual.

© 2005 Protron USA, Inc. All rights reserved.
Under copyright law, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part,

without the prior written consent of Protron USA, Inc.

Disclaimer

Protron USA, Inc. has reviewed this manual and provides it only as a guide to operation. All
statements, technical information, and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or
related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not
guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be,
representations or warranties concerning the products described.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Trademarks
Protron is a registered trademark of Prosonic Group Corporation.

Protron USA, Inc.
2133 S.Green Privado

Ontario, CA 91761

Printed in China

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PREVENT POSSIBLEDANGER, ELECTRICSHOCK, AND OTHER INJURIESWHEN

HANDLING YOUR DISPLAY, PLEASE BEAWARE OF OF ALL WARNINGS AND SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS LISTED BELOW.

Never spill any liquid of any kind on the display.
Never insert anything into the display, where objects can come into contact with

high voltage nodes or damage internal components.

Do not attempt to service the display yourself. Opening or removing covers
exposes high voltage nodes and other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.

Do not touch the display or antenna during thunderstorms. Unplug the display

®

Note: Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your new display.

during thunderstorms or if it will not be used for extended periods. Failure to
do so may result in electric shock or fire.

Before cleaning the display, unplug it from the wall. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning. Never use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

To prevent overheating and ensure reliable operation, place the display only in
a well ventilated location. Avoid cramped or inadequately ventilated locations.
Place the display at least 10 cm (4") from walls or other objects. Always keep the
vent clean. Never place the display upside down.

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Conformity and Compliance

FCC Compliance Statement

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 when the equipment is operated 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 (this can be
determined by turning the device 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 the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help,

Caution:

To comply with the limits for an FCCClass B computing device, the user should use the shielded
signal cable and power cord supplied with the unit. The FCCwarns that changes or modifications
of the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.

Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Warning:

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Canadian DOG Notice for Class B Computing Devices

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from a digital
apparatus asset out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of

Communications.

CE Marking and Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with the requirements of related European standards, which include the
following:

Emission: EN 55022, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3
Immunity: EN 50082-1
Safety: EN 60950 Low-Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC)

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Introduction ..................................................................... 1

Features ..................................................................... 1

Unpacking Your New Display ....................................................... 2

Setting Up the Display ............................................................. 3

Connecting to a TV Signal Source ................................................ 3

Connecting to Composite Video Output Components ................................ 4

Connecting to S-Video Output Components ........................................ 4

Connecting to Component Video (YPbPr) Output Components ........................ 5

Connecting to a Peripheral Audio System .......................................... 5

Connecting to a Video Input System .............................................. 6

Connecting to a PC ............................................................ 6

Operating the Display ............................................................. 8

Turning the Display On and Off .................................................. 8

Selecting the Video and Audio Source ............................................ 8

Adjusting the Volume .......................................................... 8

Selecting the Channel .......................................................... 9

Accessing the On-Screen Display ................................................. 9

Using Your Display for the First Time ................................................ 10

Setting up Television Channels ................................................. 10

Using the Remote Control ......................................................... 11

Configuring the Display .......................................................... 13

TV Parameters ............................................................... 13

PC Parameters ............................................................... 14

Audio Settings ............................................................... 15

Picture-In-Picture ............................................................. 16

Channel Settings ............................................................. 18

Parental Controls ............................................................. 19

General Settings ............................................................. 21

Troubleshooting ................................................................ 24

Specifications ................................................................... 26

General .................................................................... 26

Supported VGA Timing Modes .................................................. 27

Support Information .......................................................... 27

Limited Warranty ................................................................ 28

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Congratulations on purchasing your new Protron 26" Liquid Crystal Display!
You can use your new display as a television, in a home theater system, or even as a computer

monitor. With component, composite, and S-Video video inputs, you can connect numerous
devices to your display, including DVD players, VCRs, HDTV receivers, video game systems,
camcorders, and so on. And with video and audio output, you can connect your display to a
home stereo system with a subwoofer, or even record what is displayed on the screen.

The component video inputs on your display give you the highest quality video available,
allowing you to view crystal-clear DVDs and HDTV. With a resolution of 1280 x 768, your display
gives you plenty of high-resolution screen real estate when connected to a computer.

Features

• 26" viewable display area

• Analog TV tuner with coax input

• 2 RCA component video inputs

• 3 RCA composite video inputs

• S-Video input

• 6 RCA audio inputs, one for each video input

• RCA composite video output

• RCA audio output with subwoofer output

• VGA and DVI computer video inputs

• 1/8" stereo audio input jack for computer audio

• SXGA resolution of 1280 × 768 pixels

• Wide viewing angle

• Large tilt angle

• Digital character smoothing

• Versatile, functional, and user-friendly On-Screen Display (OSD)

• VESA DPMS-compliant power saving--automatically turns off the display after a

configurable period of inactivity

• Windows 95/98/2000/XP Plug and Play compliant

• Conforms to the VESA standards and supports the DDC2B specification.

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Unpacking Your New Display

Before using your new display, you should unpack

the contents of the box and check to make sure

everything is present and undamaged.

To unpack the display:

1. Set the box upright near the intended display
location.

2. Open the top set of flaps.

3. Remove the styrofoam pad from the top of the
display.

4. Remove the Accessories Box from behind the
display and set it aside.

/Accessories Box

5. Lift the display out of the box and set it aside.
The Accessories Box should contain the items

indicated below. If any items are missing or
damaged, contact the seller immediately.

Power Cord

Remote ControF \ \

\

VGA CabFe

/

2 x AAA Battery

PC Audio Cable

/ Coax-to-RCA /

Adapter

User's Manual

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the Display

The display requires a stable, level, and clean surface near a power outlet, 10 cm (4") away from
walls or other large objects. The rear ventilation grid should be unobstructed, and the display
should not be exposed to water or heat. Before setting up the display, prepare such a space.

To set up the display:

1. Remove the protective plastic bag and plastic screen protector from
the display.

2. Remove the power cord from the accessories box, insert the

appropriate end into the power (AC IN) connector on the bottom of ........

the display, and then insert the other end into a free power outlet.

3. Turn on the power switch on the bottom of the display.

Connecting to a TV Signal Source

A TV signal may come from a cable box, satellite receiver,
antenna, or similar device.

To connect a TV signal source to the display:

1. Remove the coax-to-RCA adapter from the Accessories Box

and insert it into the antenna (ANT) jack on the bottom of

the display.

2. Connect a coax cable between the adapter and TV signal

source

Note:

(for example, a cable box, satellite receiver, or antenna).

If you would like to be able to record

the TV signal with a VCR, DVD

recorder, or similar device, connect
the TV signal source to the input of
the recording device with one cable,
then connect the output of the

recording device to the ANT jack on
the display with another cable.

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Setting Up the Display

Connecting to Composite Video Output Components

Many video devices, such as VCRs, DVD players,
video game systems, and camcorders, have
composite video outputs. Composite video uses

one RCA cable to transmit video information and
generally provides lower quality than S-Video

and component video (see below).

To connect a composite video source to the
display:

1. Using an RCA cable, connect the composite
video output (yellow) on the source device to
the corresponding jack in one of the three
composite video blocks on the display
(AV 1 IN, AV 2 IN, or AV 3 IN).

Using two RCA cables, connect the right (red)
and left (white) audio outputs on the source
to the corresponding jacks in the same
composite video block used above.

Connecting to S-Video Output Components

Many video devices that have composite video outputs also have S-Video outputs. S-Video uses a
single four-wire cable to transmit video information. Two of the wires are used to transmit video.
Because it splits the video signal into two components, S-Video generally provides higher quality

than composite video, but lower quality than component video (see below).

Note:

The pins used in S-Video connectors are
somewhat fragile. Take care to avoid
bending the pins, as a bent or broken pin

can cause loss of color information or

total signal loss.

To connect an S-Video source to the display:

1. Using an S-Video cable, connect the S-Video
output on the source device to the S-Video

jack on the display.

.

Using two RCA cables, connect the right (red)
and left (white) audio outputs on the source

to the corresponding jacks in the S-Video
block on the display.

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_ponent Video (YPbPr) Output Components

video devices, such as HDTV

high-end DVD players, have

3onent video outputs. Component video

uses three RCA connections, here labeled Y, Pb,
and Pr, to transmit video information. Because

the information is split into three signals,
component video offers higher quality than
composite video and S-Video.

To connect a component video source to the
display:

1. Using three RCA cables, connect the three
component video outputs (Y, Pb, and Pr) to

the corresponding jacks in one of the two

component video blocks on the display.

Setting Up the Display

2. Using two RCA cables, connect the right (red)
and left (white) audio outputs on the source

to the corresponding jacks in the same component video block used above.

Connecting to a Peripheral Audio System

Your display has audio outputs that may
be used to play the display's audio on a
peripheral system, such as a stereo
system or a home theater system. In
addition, there is a subwoofer output

that can be used to fill out the bass.

To connect the display to a

peripheral audio system:

1. Using two RCA cables, connect the
right (red) and left (white) audio
outputs in the output block on the
display (AV OUT) to the
corresponding inputs on your audio
system.

2. (OPTIONAL) Ifyou have a subwoofer,
connect a third RCA cable from the

SUBWOOFER output on the display to the subwoofer's input.

SUBWOOFE

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Setting Up the Display

Connecting to a Video Input System

There is a composite video output on the display

that may be used to transmit the currently

displayed video to other video input devices,
such as video recorders or other displays.

To connect the display to a video input

system:

1. Acquire three RCA cables.

2. Using one of the RCA cables, connect the
composite video output (yellow) in the
output block on the display (AV OUT) to the
corresponding jack on the video input
system.

3. Using two RCA cables, connect the right (red)
and left (white) audio outputs in the AV OUT
block to the corresponding inputs on the
video input system.

Connecting to a PC

Your display can be used as a computer monitor for any computer with a VGA or DVl video
output. In addition, the computer's audio output can be connected to the display and played

through the display's speakers.

To connect a PC to the display:

1. Set the video resolution on the computer to 1280 x 1024 or less before connecting to the
display.

In Windows, right-click on the desktop and
select Properties to bring up the Display
Properties window. Select the Settings tab.
Adjust the Screen resolution as needed,
select Apply, then select OK.

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Setting Up the Display

]er the Apple menu.
Open the Displays panel
and select the Display

tab. Select the desired

resolution from the list.

800 x bOO
832 x 624

1024 × 768

115Z x 870

1280 × 1024

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1600 X IZO0
1792 x 1344

If your computer has a
DVI output, connect a DVI cable between the
DVl output on the computer and the DVl
input on the bottom of the display.

If your computer has a VGA output only,
connect the VGA cable included in the

Accessories Box between the VGA output on

the computer and the VGA input on the

display.

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(OPTIONAL) Using the audio cable included
in the Accessories Box, connect the
computer's audio output (LINE OUT) to the
audio input on the bottom of the display
(PC AUDIO IN).

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Operating the Display

Turning the Display On and Off

There is a power switch on the bottom of the display and a power button on top. The power
switch is used to cut off power completely, whereas the power button turns the screen off but
allows the remote to continue working.

To turn the display on:

1. If the power light on the front of the display is off, turn on the power switch on the bottom
of the display.

2. Press the POWER button.

To turn the display off:

1. Press the POWER button.

2. If the display will be unused for an extended period of time, turn off the power switch on the
bottom of the display and disconnect the power.

Selecting the Video and Audio Source

The signal source may come from any of the input blocks on the sides or bottom of the display.
The SOURCE button cycles through these.

To change the audiolvideo source:

1. Press the SOURCE button until the correct source is selected.
The SOURCE button cycles through the following sources:

• TV

• VGA

• DVI

• S-Video

• AV 1

• AV 2

• AV 3

• Component I

• Component 2

To switch the audiolvideo source directly to TV:

1. Press the TV button on the remote.

Adjusting the Volume

The audio volume may be adjusted from the remote orthe top of the display.

the volume:

OL _ and VOL _ buttons.

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may be selected from the remote or the top of the display.

change the channel:

1. Ensure the source is set to TV.

2. Press the CH _ and CH Y buttons.

To change to a particular channel directly:

1. Ensure the source is set to TV.

2. Enter the desired channel number on the remote's keypad.

3. Press ENTER.

Accessing the On-Screen Display

The On-Screen Display allows you to configure the operation of the display. You can change
video and audio settings, activate and configure picture-in-picture (PIP) and closed captioning,
select television channels, control access to mature programming, and configure other general
display behavior. See "Configuring the Display" on page 13 for more information.

Operating the Display

To access the OSD:

1. Press the MENU button.

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Using Your Display for the First Time

When you turn on your LCD for the first time, you will need to set up the display for proper

operation by scanning the television spectrum for available channels.

Setting up Television Channels

Once the television signal isconnected to the display, if you are connecting directly to a wall jack
or antenna, you should scan the signal spectrum to weed out channels with insufficient signal
strength. This will make it much easier to navigate through the channels.

To scan the signal spectrum:

1. Turn the display on using the POWER button.

2. Press the MENU button to bring up the On-Screen
Display (OSD).

3. Press the VOL _ button until the Channel Settings menu
shows.

4. Press the ENTER button to enter the menu.

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Press the ENTER button again to enter the System sub-
menu.

Press the CH A and CH V buttons until the appropriate
system is highlighted, then press the ENTER button to

select it.

.

Press MENU to return to the previous menu.

8.

Press CH V until the Auto Scan sub-menu is highlighted
and then press ENTER to select it. The display will

utomatically scan all television channels for those with

ii. You can press MENU at any time to stop the

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Remote Control

The remote control can be used to control every aspect of the display's operation and includes
more functionality than the controls on top of the display.

The following is a list of all buttons on the remote and their functions:

Button Function

Turns the display on and off

Sets the signal source directly to TV

SOURCE Selects the signal source: TV, VGA, DVI, S-Video, AV 1, AV 2, AV 3, Component 1,

or Component 2

DIS_LAY Displays current source and television channel information

Keypad Used to enter numbers on the display and to select the television channel

MUTE Mutes the audio

(Z)

Mrs Selects the television audio channel: Mono, Stereo, or SAP

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Using the Remote Control

Button Function

SOUND Selects the sound enhancement mode: Off, SRS(surround sound), or

PICTURE Adjusts the display color: Soft, Standard, Cool, or User-Defined

C_

SLEEP Sets the display sleep timer. The timer can be turned off or set to 10. 20. 30. 60.

90, or 120 minutes.

Switches to the channel number entered via the keypad

Returns to the previous channel

Brings up the On-Screen Display

Switches between the two display formats: 16:9 (wide-screen) and 4:3

E_E_ Selects the highlighted item or confirms the current adjustment

Selects the television channel

_ Adjusts the audio volume

Turns PIPon and off

S0U,CE When PIP is active, selects the signal source used for the secondary PIP window

POSITRON When PiP is active, adjusts the position of the secondary PiP window

s_,A_ When PIP is active, swaps the primary and secondary sources

C_

FREEZE When PiP is active, freezes the primary PiP screen

C_

wcHP_ Turns V-Chip protection on and off
C_ c.c. Turns closed captioning on and off

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urlng the Display

The On-Screen Display (OSD) allows you to configure the operation of the LCD. You can change
video and audio settings, activate and configure picture-in-picture (PIP) and closed captioning,
select television channels, control access to mature programming, and configure other general
display behavior.

To use the OSD:

1. Press the MENU button on the remote or the top of the display.

2. Once the OSD appears, use the VOL_ and VOL_ buttons to navigate the menus represented

by icons at the top of the OSD.

3. Press the ENTER button to select the desired menu.

4. Use the CH A and CH _ buttons to navigate the menu items.

5. Press the ENTER button to select the desired item.

6. If "ENTER" is displayed next to the item name, a sub-menu will appear upon pressing ENTER.

Repeat steps 4 and 5 to navigate the sub-menu.

7. If the selected item is an adjustable parameter, use VOL 4 and VOL _ to adjust the

parameter and then press ENTER to accept.

8. Press MENU to return to the previous menu and, finally, exit the OSD.

TV Parameters

The TV Parameters menu allows you to change the video
options used while watching television. You can adjust the
following parameters.

Brightness

Sets the brightness of the display image.
Contrast

Sets the variation between light and dark colors.

Black Level

Controls the intensity of black in the display image.

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Saturation

Sets the saturation of color in the display image.

Hue

Sets the intensity of color in the display image.

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Configuring the Display

Color Temp

A sub-menu that sets the color temperature used. The
options are 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, and a user-defined
setting.

To set the user-defined color temperature, select the
USER option and adjust the levels of red, green, and
blue to be used to produce white.

Format
Controls the picture format. The options are 16:9 (wide-

screen) and 4:3.

Sharpness

Sets the image sharpness.

PC Parameters

The PC Parameters menu allows you to change the video
options used with a VGA or DVI video source. You can adjust

the following parameters.

Brightness

Sets the brightness of the display image.

Contrast

Sets the variation between light and dark colors.

Auto

When turned on, automatically adjusts the image
position.

Auto Color
When turned on, automatically adjusts the color balance of the image.

Set Image

A sub-menu that controls PCvideo transmission
parameters:

• Clock--Sets the clock frequency used.

• Phase--Controls the phase offset used.

• H Position--Adjusts the horizontal position of the

image.

V Position--Adjusts the vertical position of the

image.

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ienu that sets the color temperature used. The

are 6500K, 7500K, 9300K, and a user-defined

setting.
To set the user-defined color temperature, select the

USER option and adjust the levels of red, green, and
blue to be used to produce white.

Format

Controls the picture format. The options are 16:9 (wide-
screen) and 4:3.

Configuring the Display

FULL 4:3

Black Level

Controls the intensity of black in the display image.

Audio Settings

The Audio Settings menu allows you to change the way
audio is played, including volume, equalization, and other
sound processing. You can change the following settings.

Volume

Controls the audio volume.

M ute

Mutes the audio.

Bass

Adjusts the volume of bass in the audio.

Treble

Adjusts the volume of treble in the audio.

Balance

Sets the relative volumes of the left and right speakers.

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Configuring the Display

MTS

A sub-menu that selects the MTS (Multichannel
Television Sound) channel played back while watching
television. The options are Mono, Stereo, and SAP
(Secondary Audio Programming).

Surround
Turns surround sound on and off.

BBE l BBB ]
Turns BBE, an audio enhancement algorithm, on and off

Picture-In-Picture

PIPallows you to watch video from two sources simultaneously, though only one source can be the

television signal The table below gives all possible combinations

Primary Video Source

Secondary
Video
Source TV VGA DVI S-Video AV 1 AV 2 AV 3

TV • •

VGA • • • • • •
DVI • • • • • •
S-Video • •

AV 1 • •
AV 2 • •
AV 3 • •

Component 1 • •
Component 2 • • • • • •

Component 1 Component 2

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menu allows you to turn on PIP and

source, and position of PIP. The following

may be set:

PIP Position
A sub-menu that controls the position of the secondary

video window when PIP isturned on. Use the four
direction options repeatedly to move the window

around the screen.

Configuring the Display

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When PIP is on, freezes the main window.

PIP Size

A sub-menu that sets the size and type of the PIP
window. The options are as follows:

• Off--Turns PIP off

• Small--Small PIPwindow

• Medium--Medium PIPwindow

• Large--Large PIPwindow

• PBP--Splits the screen in half, uses one half for the
primary video, and uses the other for the secondary

video
POP--Reduces the size of the primary video window

and places a small PIP window outside the main window

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Configuring the Display

Channel Settings

The Channel Settings menu allows you to select which

television channels are available for viewing, manually or

automatically. It contains the following menu items.

System

A sub-menu that sets the type of television signal source
in use. The options are as follows:

• ANTENNA--A standard television antenna

• CABLE--A cable TV signal

• CABLE-IRC--A type of cable signal primarily used on

the east coast of the US

• CABLE-HRC--A type of cable signal primarily used
on the west coast of the US

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When selected, automatically scans all television
channels for valid signals and makes unavailable any channels with insufficient signal
strength.

Ch. Edit
A sub-menu that allows you to manually add and delete

available channels. Select ADD to make the current
channel available and DELETE to make it unavailable.

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Controls menu allows you to control access to

vision content based on industry maturity ratings. In

you can activate and configure closed captioning.

The

following menu items are available.

V-Chip Lock

When turned on, blocks access to mature television and

movie content, based on the MPAA and TV PG ratings
selected below, unless the viewer enters a password (set
below).

Set Password

Sets the V-Chip password. To change the password, enter

the current password followed by the new password.

Configuring the Display

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MPAA Rating

A sub-menu that sets the MPAA (Motion Picture
Association of America) rating level the V-Chip will block
without a password. The V-Chip will block all levels
above that selected. The options are as follows:

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• NA--AII ratings unblocked

• G--General audiences (all ages)

• 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)

° R--Restricted (minors under 17 require an accompanying parent or adult guardian)

• NC-17--No one under 17 admitted

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Configuring the Display

TV PG Rating

A sub-menu that sets the TV PG rating level the V-Chip
will block without a password. The V-Chip will block all
levels above that selected. In addition, specific types of
mature content can be blocked for some of the ratings.
For example, programs rated TV-7 with violent content
can be blocked. The options are as follows:

° NONE--All ratings unblocked

• TV-Y--AII children

* TV-Y7--Children 7 years and older. Violent content

can be blocked (see below).

° TV-G--General audience

• TV-PG--Parental guidance suggested. Violence,
sexual content, foul language, and suggestive dialog

can be blocked (see below).

• TV-14--Parents strongly cautioned. Violence, sexual
content, foul language, and suggestive dialog can be
blocked (see below).

• TV-MA--Mature audience only. Violence, sexual
content, and foul language can be blocked (see
below).

Upon selection of a rating, a second menu will appear if
specific content types can be blocked (see the example
to the right).

CC Control
Turns closed captioning on and off. Closed captioning displays the dialog of the current

program on the screen so it may be read.

Mode

A sub-menu that sets the mode used for closed
captioning. The options are as follows:

Note: Closed captioning must be turned on for this

menu to be active.

* CCl--The most-used closed caption channel
* CC2--Usually used for foreign language translations

CC3

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Tl=XT1--Text channels usually used for other channel

information

TEXT2

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are generally used for dialog captions and display only a few lines of text

of the screen. The TEXT1-4 modes are generally used for information and

text across the entire screen.

Display

Controls how closed caption text is displayed on the
screen. The options are as follows:

Note: Closed captioning must be turned on for this

menu to be active.

• Box--Displays white text in a black box, blocking

out the video

• Shadow--Displays black text directly on the video

Configuring the Display

MODE: CCI-4 MODE: TEXT1-4 MODE: CC1-4 MODE: TEXT1-4
DISPLAY: BOX DISPLAY: BOX DISPLAY: SHADOW DISPLAY: SHADOW

General Settings

The General Settings menu contains general display settings,
such as OSD options and timeouts. It contains the following

menu items.

OSD Timeout
A sub-menu that sets the timeout for the OSD. The

options are 10, 20, and 30 seconds.

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Configuring the Display

OSD Position
A sub-menu that controls the position of the OSD on the

screen. Use the four direction controls to move the OSD
to the desired position.

OSD Language

A sub-menu that selects the language used for the OSD.
The options are English, French, and Spanish.

DOWN

Sleep Timer

A sub-menu that activates and sets a sleep timer that
automatically puts the display into standby mode when
there is no activity for a specified period. The timer may

be turned off or set to 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes.

Display Info
Press ENTER to show information about the display:

• Source--The currently selected signal source
Resolution--The resolution of the image on the

display
H Sync--The horizontal sync frequency

V Sync--The vertical sync frequency (frame/field

rate)

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options to factory-default settings.

Deinterlace

A sub-menu that controls how the display deinterlaces
interlaced video before displaying it on the screen. The
following options may be set (note that there are two
pages to the sub-menu--select NEXT to advance to the
next page):

° DCDI--Processes the deinterlaced image to produce

smooth images without staircasing

° CCS--Removes "false color" artifacts caused by

improper signal separation in low-cost video devices

° Film Mode--Removes artifacts from 2:2 and 3:2

pulldown material

Configuring the Display

° Fleshtone--lmproves skin tone in program

material
Motion--Removes motion-related artifacts from

program material by comparing sections of the
image from field to field. The section size can be set
via this sub-menu. There are three options: small,
medium, and large.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Resolution

Cause

No picture Power cord Make sure the power cord is firmly inserted into the socket
(power not securely and outlet.

indicator connected
does not light

up) Power switch Turn on the power switch.

isoff
Power outlet is Try plugging a different device into the outlet and see if it

off or not turns on. If not, turn on the outlet or use a different outlet.

working

No picture The display is If in VGA or DVl mode, press a key on the keyboard or move
(power in power- the mouse. Otherwise, press a button on the remote.

indicator is saving mode
red)

No picture No signal Make sure the proper source is selected. If there isstill no
(power picture, check the signal cable(s) and signal source.

indicator is

green)

Unclear or Signal cable(s) Make sure the signal cable(s) are firmly connected.
noisy picture not securely

No sound Audio cable(s) Make sure the audio signal cable(s) are firmly connected.

The display is Pressthe POWER button on the remote or on top of the
off display.

Contrast or Adjust the contrast and/or brightness until picture appears.

brightness too
low

connected

Poor TV signal Check the TV signal. If using an antenna, adjust the position

for better signal. If using cable or satellite TV, contact your
service provider.

not securely

connected

Headphones Unplug the headphones.
plugged in

Audio muted Unmute the audio by pressing the MUTE button on the

remote.

Display is too Contrast or Adjust the contrast and/or brightness to desired setting.
dark or too brightness too

bright low or too

high

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Troubleshooting

Possible

Cause

Display not Position

centered incorrectly

adjusted in
OSD

Image Signal cable(s)
vibrating not securely

con nected

Power voltage

too high or
too low

After-image
remains on

screen after
display is

turned off

Distorted
image

"Out of
Range"

message on
screen

Inherent LCD

characteristics

Display format Check that the correct Format is selected in the TV

set incorrectly Parameters or PCParameters menu in the OSD.
VGA or DVI

input signal is
not in a

supported

mode

Resolution

Adjust H Position and V Position in the Set Image sub-

menu under the PC Parameters menu in the OSD.

Make sure the signal cable(s) are firmly connected.

Check the power source to make sure it matches the display

specification. Try a different power outlet on a different

circuit.

This is characteristic of an LCD. The after-image will

disappear after a few minutes.

Adjust the resolution and refresh rate on the PCto match a
supported mode, listed in the "Specifications" section.

Red, green,
blue, or white

dots on
screen

Remote
control not

functioning

Inherent LCD

characteristics

Batteries

This is characteristic of an LCD and will not cause a

malfunction.

Make sure the batteries are inserted and oriented properly.

inserted
improperly

Batteries low

Replace the batteries.

on energy
A button is

Jog any stuck buttons on the remote to unstick them.

stuck

Obstacle Remove the obstacle.

between
remote and

display

The remote is Move closer to the display.

too far from .........

the display

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Specifications

General

Dimensions

Weight

Panel Type
Screen Size

Color Range
Max. Resolution

Pixel Pitch
Sync Range

Contrast Ratio
Brightness

Viewing Angle

Response Time

Inputs

Outputs

TV Tuner
TV Formats Supported

TV Audio
Parental Controls
Picture-In-Picture

Closed Captioning
Speakers
Plug and Play Compliance
Power Supply
Power Consumption

Storage Temperature

Temperature

37.6"W × 20.8"H × 8"D

33.66 Ibs

Active Matrix TFT LCD

26" wide-screen (16:9)
24 bits (16.7 million colors)

1280 x 768

0.4425mm (H) × 0.4425mm (V)
Horizontal: 47.5-49.5kHz

Vertical: 47-66Hz

500:1
500 cd/m 2

Vertical: +/-85 °

Horizontal: +/-85 °
15ms (16:9)

10ms (4:3)
2 x component video (RCA) w/stereo audio (RCA)
3 x composite video (RCA) w/stereo audio (RCA)

1 × S-Video w/stereo audio (RCA)
1 × SVGA (15-pin D-Sub)

1 × DVI-D (single link)
1 × stereo audio line in, 0 dBV nominal (1/8" TRS)

1 x composite video (RCA)
1 × stereo audio (RCA)

1 × subwoofer (RCA)
1 × headphone (1/8" TRS)

NTSC-M, CATV, 181 channels

SDTV: 480i

EDTV: 480p
HDTV: 720p, 1080i
MTS (mono, stereo, SAP), SRS,BBE

V-Chip (TV PG, MPAA)

PIP,PBP,POP
CC1-4, TEXT1-4

2× 10W

VESA DDC2B

100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
180W

-20 to 60°C

0 to 50°C

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Timing Modes

Vertical Frequency
(Refresh Rate)

640 × 480

720 × 400
800 × 600

1280 x 1024

60Hz
72Hz
75Hz
85Hz
85Hz
56Hz
60Hz

70Hz
72Hz
75Hz

85Hz

60Hz
75Hz
85Hz

Specifications

Horizontal
Frequency

31.5kHz

37.9kHz

37.5kHz

43.3kHz

37.9kHz

35.1kHz

37.9kHz

48.4kHz

56.5kHz

48.1kHz

46.9kHz

60.OkHz

53.TkHz

68.TkHz

64.0kHz

80.OkHz

91.1kHz

Support Information

Do not return this product to your retailer until you have performed the steps laid out in

the Easy Setup Instructions and contacted the customer service center. Merchandise may not

be returned to Protron without a return form authorization.

Before contacting Protron customer service, please record the following information, which may
be found on the back of your display:

° Model Number
° Serial Number

• Date of Manufacture

The Protron customer service center may be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the
following number:

1-888-257-8899

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More for your money

Limited Warranty

Protron warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in material and
workmanship under normal use for the period listed at the bottom of this section.

How to obtain service:

• Call the Protron Customer Support line at 1-888-257-8899. If the issue cannot be resolved
over the phone, a service tag number will be issued, and the nearest authorized Protron
Service Center will be identified for you.

• For televisions with screen sizes of 26" or less, you will be requested to bring your unit
into the authorized service center and pick up when repairs are complete.

• For televisions with screen sizes 27" and above, you may request in-home service from an
authorized Protron Service Center, provided that your television is located within the
geographic territory covered by an authorized Protron Service Center. If in-home service
is not available in your area, you must take your television to the Service Center location
at your own expense, or pay for the additional cost that the Service Center may charge to

transport your television to and from your home.

• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice with product name,
model and/or serial #, which provides evidence that the product is within the warranty
period, must be presented to obtain warranty service.

This warranty does not cover:

• Physical or cosmetic damages.

• Damage caused by abuse and/or neglect.

• Ordinary adjustments as outlined in the owners manual that can be performed by the

customer.

• Damage to equipment not properly connected to the product.

• Any cost incurred in shipping the product for repair.

• Signal reception problems caused by external antenna, cable systems or interference.

• Incompatibility due to a change in TV/CATV broadcast systems after the product was sold.

• Batteries.

• Images burnt on to the screen.

• Initial installation and related adjustments.

• Power surge and/or damage by lightning.
Force majeure or uncontrollable external force damage.
Product shipped for service with inadequate packaging or packaging materials.

What we will do:

Protron will reimburse an authorized Protron Service Center the labor charges to repair

will reimburse an authorized Protron Service Center for the new, or at our

]rbished replacement parts required to repair your television.

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if:

is used in a commercial application or rental.

Damaged through misuse, negligence or abuse.
° Modified or repaired by anyone other than authorized PROTRON service center.
° Damaged because it is improperly connected to any other equipment.
° If the original proof of purchase cannot be supplied.
° If the identifiable markings on the TV such as Serial # are defaced, unrecognizable, or

missing.
° The product is used outside the country in which it was originally sold.

This warranty is not transferable and only applies to the original purchase. Any implied
warranties, including the warranty of merchantability, are limited in duration to the period of
this expressed warranty and no warranty whether expressed or implied shall apply to the
product thereafter. Under no circumstance shall PROTRON be liable for any loss or consequential
damage arising out of the use of this product. This warranty gives specific legal right. However,
you may have other rights that may vary from state/province to state/province. Some state/
province do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusions of consequential damage.
Therefore these restrictions may not apply to you.

Limited Warranty

26" and below: 1 year parts / 90 days labor Depot Warranty
27" and above: 1 year parts / 90 days labor In-home Warranty

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