RCA PHD42600 User Manual
Plasma Monitor
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
PHD42600
Important Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
The apparatus should not be
exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, should be placed on
the apparatus.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed
images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently
imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes, or
plasma panel). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers,
etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your
warranty.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical
Code, Part 1) which 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.
This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"
inside the product that presents a risk of
electric shock or personal injury.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For U.S. customers: Your RCA
Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration. Registering this product
allows us to contact you if needed.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the
serial and model numbers. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No. ____________________ Serial No. __________________ Purchase Date: ______________
Dealer/Address/Phone: _________________________________________________________________
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 3
Protect Against Power Surges.................................................................................................. 3
Protect Components from Overheating.................................................................................. 3
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ....................................................................... 3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference........................................................... 3
Use Indirect Light...................................................................................................................... 3
Connection Illustrations ........................................................................................................... 3
Receiving Channels ................................................................................................................... 3
Check Supplied Parts ................................................................................................................ 3
Installation of the Monitor ............................................................................................................. 4
Installation using a stand or wall mount bracket................................................................... 4
Mounting or Removing the Table Stand ................................................................................. 4
The Front of Your Monitor .............................................................................................................. 5
Explanation of Jacks ........................................................................................................................ 6
Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................................. 8
Connection to audio/video components ................................................................................. 8
Connection to a personal computer...................................................................................... 10
Connection to an external monitor....................................................................................... 11
Connecting speakers .............................................................................................................. 11
Plug in the Monitor ....................................................................................................................... 12
Put batteries in the remote........................................................................................................... 12
Turn on the Monitor ...................................................................................................................... 12
Set up Your Monitor ...................................................................................................................... 12
Choose the Menu Language .................................................................................................. 12
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Button Descriptions for Monitor Mode ....................................................................................... 13
Button Descriptions for Other Components................................................................................ 14
Using the INPUT Button ......................................................................................................... 15
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ........................................................ 15
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ..................................................................... 15
Programming the Remote ..................................................................................................... 15
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ......................................................... 16
Remote Control Codes .................................................................................................................. 17
Chapter 3: Using the Monitor’s Features
About the Status Display .............................................................................................................. 19
Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ............................................................................ 19
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature................................................................................ 19
Zoom Modes .................................................................................................................................. 20
Remote Control Buttons for Zoom Modes............................................................................ 21
Auto Set ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 4: Using the Menu System
Menus, On-screen Help and Control Panels ................................................................................ 22
Exiting a menu ........................................................................................................................ 22
Controls ................................................................................................................................... 22
Picture Menu .................................................................................................................................. 23
Picture Menu (when using DVI or RGB inputs) ..................................................................... 24
Picture Geometry .................................................................................................................... 24
Advanced Settings .................................................................................................................. 25
Sound Menu................................................................................................................................... 26
Preferences Menu .......................................................................................................................... 26
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Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................. 27
Care and Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 28
Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 29
FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information............................................ 33
Limited Warranty........................................................................................................................... 34
Accessory Information .................................................................................................................. 36
How to Order .......................................................................................................................... 36
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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your
monitor into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
•Turn off the monitor and/or component(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your
monitor.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
•When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t flow around
other components.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
If a stand or base is used insure that it is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped
over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safety
Instructions packed separately.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the monitor where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.
Connection Illustrations
The components used in the connection illustrations are for representation only.
Receiving Channels
In order for your Plasma Monitor to display television programming, you must connect a component than can receive
programming (e.g. satellite receiver, HD receiver, or cable box).
ON•OFF
VCR1
MONITOR
SAT•CABLE
AUX
VCR2
Check Supplied Parts
Check that the following parts were
packed with your product.
DVD
MUTE
L
O
V
A
AUTO SET
GUIDE
MENU
1
4
7
INPUT
RECORD
REPEAT
u n i v e r s a l
2
5
8
0
AUDIO
H
+
C
C
–
H
OK
Z
O
O
M
PLAY FORWARDREVERSE
STOP PAUSE
ANGLE OPEN
DVD
CINEMA
V
O
L
GO BACK
INFO
CLEAR
3
6
9
ANTENNA
2 AA batteries
Power cord
Remote Control
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Connections and Setup
Installation of the Monitor
Installation using a stand or wall mount bracket
• Please be sure to request installation or mounting of this unit or the installation bracket by the dealer where
purchased.
•When installing, be sure to use the bolts provided with the stand or installation bracket.
• For details concerning installation, please refer to the instruction manual provided with the stand or installation
bracket.
Installation using accessories other than the stand or installation bracket (sold separately)
•When possible, please install using parts and accessories manufactured by Thomson. Thomson will not be held
responsible for accident or damage caused by the use of parts and accessories manufactured by other companies.
• For custom installation, please consult the dealer where the unit was purchased.
Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service
Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you
in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.
For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport.
CAUTIONS
To avoid malfunction, overheating of this unit, and possible fire hazard, make sure that the vents on the main unit
are not blocked when installing. Also, as hot air is expelled from the air vents, be careful of dust build up on rear
surface wall, etc.
This monitor unit is very heavy and has little front-to-back depth, making it very unstable when stood on edge. The
monitor should either be attached to the table stand or mounted on the wall. No other mounting method is
recommended. As a result, two or more persons should cooperate when unpacking, moving, or installing the
monitor.
This unit incorporates a thin design. To ensure safety if vibrated or shaken, please be sure to take measures to
prevent the unit from tipping over.
Mounting or Removing the Table Stand
To mount the monitor to the stand:
1. Lift the plasma monitor and insert the 4
mounting posts on the back of the unit
into the mounting holes on the table
stand.
2. Make sure all the posts are fully inserted,
then let the monitor slide down into the
smaller notches until the posts fit firmly
into place.
3. Insert the screws into the holes on the
back of the stand (as shown) and tighten
them into place.
To remove the monitor from the stand:
Remove the screws, and follow the above
steps in reverse order.
Stand holes for
the monitor’s
mounting posts
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INPUT
POWER /
MENU
– VOLUME +
ZOOM
The Front of Your Monitor
If you can’t locate your remote, you can use the front panel of your monitor to operate many of the monitor’s features.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When the menu system is displayed, pressing MENU selects highlighted items.
VOL
Decreases the volume. In the menu system, it acts like the left arrow button on the remote (moves highlight
left).
VOL
Increases the volume. In the menu system, it acts like the right arrow button on the remote (moves highlight
right).
INPUT Toggles through the available Video Input Channels. In the menu system, it acts like the up arrow button on
the remote (moves highlight up).
ZOOM Toggles through the zoom modes. In the menu system, it acts like the down arrow button on the remote
(moves highlight down).
POWER Turns the monitor on and off. The indicator next to the button lights when monitor is on.
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Explanation of Jacks
This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections. There are
several ways to connect components to your monitor.
Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance. It’s important to remember
the different degrees of picture improvement for comparison. The component jacks (Y, Pb, Pr)
are considered excellent; and S-Video and composite jacks are considered very good.
Note: The illustration below shows how your monitor’s jacks are labeled and where they
are located. The jacks might vary slightly depending on your model.
SUBWOOFER
VID 1
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
The jack panel is found on the back of the monitor at the bottom part of the raised area.
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VID 2
R
AUDIO
L
Y
Y
COMPONENT 1
P
B
P
R
P
R
P
B
COMPONENT 2
R
R
– AUDIO –
– AUDIO –
L
L
Back Panel
VID1 and VID2
• S-VIDEO In The S-Video (separate video) jack provides better picture quality than the
regular video jacks because the color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of the signal
is separated from the black and white (luminance) part of the picture.
If a component you’re connecting to your monitor (like a DVD player) has an S-VIDEO
jack and composite video, connect the DVD player to the monitor with an S-Video cable
(not provided) for better quality picture.
AUDIO OUT
L
R
Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables to the Audio In jacks because
the S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
• AUDIO In L Provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually white.
• AUDIO In R Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red.
Note: If your component has only one output for audio (mono), connect it to the left
(white) audio jack on the monitor and don’t connect the right (red) audio part of the
cable.
• VIDEO In Provides composite video connection. The video connector is usually yellow.
• SUBWOOFER Provides a connection for your subwoofer for improved bass effects.
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Speaker
jacks
Connections and Setup
Back of the monitor
Raised area (jack panel is
on the bottom)
COMPONENT 1 / COMPONENT2
• YPbPr For connection of components that have component output jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) such
as a personal computer, HD receiver, or DVD player.
The YPbPr jack provides excellent picture quality because the video is separated into three
signals.
• AUDIO In Use to obtain sound when a component is connected to the COMPONENT 1
or 2 jacks.
AUDIO OUT
• AUDIO OUT Use to output the audio of the selected source component connected to this
unit to an AV amplifier or similar component.
SPEAKERS
• For connection of external speakers.
DVI / RGB
• DVI IN For connection of components that have DVI output jacks, such as an HD
receiver.
• Audio In (L and R) Use to obtain sound when a component is connected to the DVI IN
jacks.
• RGB IN / OUT For connection of components that have RGB output or input jacks, such
as a personal computer, HD receiver, or DVD player.
• Audio In (L and R) Use to obtain sound when a component is connected to the RGB IN
jacks.
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your plasma monitor, depending on the components you
want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. The following are general
connection examples. Choose the connection which is best for you.
Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service
Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment
system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-
3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/
customersupport.
Connection to audio/video components
Using the VID1 and VID2 jacks
Connect a component, such as a VCR, DVD player or satellite receiver, to the monitor using the
VID1 or VID2 jacks. Connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO In jack and to the S-Video Out
jack on the component. Then connect audio cables to the Audio In L and R jacks on the back
of the monitor and to the Audio Output jacks on the component.
Notes:
• If S-Video and composite video are connected at the same time, S-Video takes priority.
• If the component you are connecting only has a video jack, connect the component to
the monitor’s VID1 VIDEO jack using a standard video cable.
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VID 1
R
AUDIO
L
AV component
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Using the Component Video jacks (Y, Pb, Pr)
Connect a component, such as a DVD player or digital cable box, to the monitor using the Y,
Pb, Pr jacks. Connect a component video cable to the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the back of the
monitor and to the component video jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) on the component. Then connect the
COMPONENT1 AUDIO In (L and R) jacks on the monitor to the Audio Out jacks on the back
of the component using audio cables.
COMPONENT 1
P
B
P
Y
R
L
R
AV component
Using the DVI IN jack
Connect a component using DVI, such as an HD receiver, using the DVI IN jack. Connect one
end of the DVI cable (not supplied) to the DVI Out jack on the back on the component and
the other end to the DVI IN jack on the back of the monitor. Then connect the Audio In jacks
(L and R) next to the DVI IN jack on the monitor to the Audio Out jacks on the back of your
component.
DVI IN
R
L
HD receiver (RCA Scenium ATSC21, for example)
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Using the AUDIO OUT jacks
Connect your audio receiver to the monitor using the AUDIO OUT jacks. Connect the Audio
OUT jacks (L and R) on the monitor to the Audio In jacks on the back of your receiver.
AUDIO OUT
L
R
Audio receiver
Connection to a personal computer
Using the RGB IN jack
Connect your computer to the RGB IN jack. Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the
computer and the other end to the RGB IN jack on the back of the monitor. For sound, you can
connect the Audio In jacks (L and R) next to the RGB IN jack on the monitor to the Audio Out
jack (usually a stereo headphone jack) on the back of your computer using a stereo mini to
RCA plugs cable (not supplied).
R
L
RGB IN
Computer
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