This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
Precautions
Please read this manual carefully before using your Monitor and keep
the manual handy for future reference.
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 PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT USE
THIS UNIT’S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS ALL PRONGS
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE
CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Industry Canada Compliance Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Product: Cinema Screen Display
Equipment Classification: Class B Computer Peripheral
Model: PHD50400
We hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to
the technical standards as specified in the FCC rules.
Thomson multimedia Inc.
10330 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46290
Phone: 1-800-433-8974
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
FCC Information
• FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
• This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordance with the
specifications in Part 15 of the FCC rules. These rules are designed
to provide reasonable protection against radio and television
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates
and can radiate radio frequency 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 interference to the radio or television
reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off
and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for
the radio or television that is "receiving" the interference).
• Change the position of the monitor with respect to the radio or
television equipment that is receiving the interference.
• Move the monitor away from the equipment receiving the
interference.
• Plug the monitor into a different wall outlet so the receiver and
the equipment are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate interference, please consult
your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications
Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How to Identify and
Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C.,
20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when
ordering copies.
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.
Warnings and Safety Precautions
The monitor is designed and manufactured to provide long, troublefree service. No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Use a
soft dry cloth to clean the panel. Never use solvents such as alcohol
or thinner to clean the panel surface.
The display panel consists of fine picture elements (cells). Although
the display panels are produced with more than 99.99 percent active
cells, there may be some cells that do not produce light or remain lit.
For operating safety and to avoid damage to the unit, read carefully
and observe the following instructions.
To avoid shock and fire hazards:
1. Provide adequate space for ventilation to avoid internal heat
build-up. Do not cover rear vents or install in a closed cabinet or
shelves.
The unit is equipped with cooling fans. If you install the unit in
an enclosure, be sure there is adequate space at the top of the
unit to allow hot air to rise and escape.
If the monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector will be
activated and the monitor will be turned off. If this happens, turn
off the power to the monitor and un-plug the power cord. If the
room where the monitor is installed is particularly hot, move the
monitor to a cooler location, and wait for the monitor to cool for
60 minutes.
If the problem persists, contact your dealer for service.
2. Do not use the power cord plug with extension cords or outlets
unless all prongs can be completely inserted.
3. Do not expose unit to water or moisture.
4. Avoid damage to the power cord, and do not attempt to modify
the power cord.
5. Unplug unit during electrical storms or if unit will not be used
over a long period.
6. Do not open the unit which has potentially dangerous high
voltage components inside. If the unit is damaged from opening
the cabinet the warranty will be void. Moreover, there is a serious
risk of electric shock.
7. Do not attempt to service or repair the unit. Tmm is not liable for
any bodily harm or damage caused if unqualified persons attempt
service or open the back cover. Refer all service to authorized
Service Centers.
IMPORTANT TIPS: Caring for Your
Monitor
To avoid damage and prolong operating life:
1. Use only with 120V 50/60Hz AC power supply. Continued
operation at line voltages greater than 120 Volts AC will shorten
the life of the unit, and might cause a fire hazard.
2. Handle the unit carefully when installing it.
3. Locate set away from heat, excessive dust, and direct sunlight.
4. Protect the inside of the unit from liquids and small metal objects.
In case of accident, unplug the unit and have it serviced by an
authorized service center.
5. Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes flaws on the
surface of the screen.
6. For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended
to use a trained, authorized dealer.
7. Like all phosphor-based display devices, monitors can be
susceptible to uneven phosphor aging under certain
circumstances. Certain operating conditions, such as the
continuous display of a static image over a prolonged period of
time, can result in uneven phosphor aging if proper precautions
are not taken. To protect your investment in this monitor, please
adhere to the following guidelines and recommendations for
minimizing the occurrence of uneven phosphor aging:
• Always enable and use your computer’s screen saver function
during use with a computer input source.
• Display a moving image whenever possible.
• Always power down the monitor when you are finished using it.
• If viewing with a 4/3 aspect ratio for long periods of time, set side
gray level at 3 or 4.
If the monitor is in long term use or continuous operation take the following
measures to reduce the likelihood of uneven phosphor aging:
• Lower the BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST levels as much as possible
without impairing image readability.
• Display an image with many colors and color gradations (i.e.
photographic or photo-realistic images).
• Create image content with minimal contrast between light and
dark areas (for example, white characters on black backgrounds).
Use complementary or pastel color whenever possible.
• Avoid displaying images with few colors and distinct, sharply
defined borders between colors.
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Contents
Warnings and Safety Precautions ...................................... 1
IMPORTANT TIPS: Caring for Your Monitor ..................... 1
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Contents of the Package ..................................................... 5
Attaching the Ferrite Cores ................................................ 5
Part Names and Functions – Front View ........................... 6
Part Names and Functions – Back View ............................ 7
RGB cable (Mini D-Sub 15-pin to Mini D-Sub 15- pin connector)
Remote control unit with two AA batteries
User’s manual
It is highly recommended that you have your monitor installed by a professional. If you are installing the monitor yourself,
refer to the Reference section.
NOTE: If you are planning on attaching the floor stand to your monitor (and not the optional wall mount unit) you may
want to use the safety metal fittings (provided) to give your monitor extra stability.
The safety metal fittings attach to the back of the screen and can then be used to secure the monitor to the wall with
strong wire.
Contact your trained, authorized dealer for professional installation.
In order to conform to mandatory FCC standards, you must attach the supplied ferrite cores to both ends of the power cable (see
below).
If you are connecting a computer to the monitor, you must attach the ferrite cores to both ends of the DVI cable to meet FCC
standards.
Attaching the ferrite cores
Set the ferrite cores on the both ends of the DVI cable (supplied), and both ends of the power cable (supplied). Close the lid tightly
until the clamps click. Use the band (supplied) to secure the ferrite core.
DVI cable
(supplied)
band
core (small)
band
core (small)
connector
power cable (supplied)
band
core (small)
band
(monitor side)
core (large)
Chapter 15
Connections and Setup
Part Names and Functions – Front View
VOLUME
MENU• OK DOWN UP LEFT/- RIGHT/+ INPUT • GO BACK
V
M
ENU
1
• OK D
OWN
OLUME
U
2
P
L
EFT
/- R
IGHT
/+I
3
1. MENU•OK – If no menu is displayed, brings up the menu. If
a menu is displayed, press to select a highlighted option.
2. VOLUME – Adjusts the volume. When an on-screen menu is
being displayed, moves highlight up and down (s and t).
3. LEFT/- AND RIGHT/- – When Zoom mode is on (press OK on the
remote to turn ZOOM on and bring up the zoom icon) press
Right/+ to enlarge the image or Left/- to reduce the image.
When a menu is being displayed, used to navigate through
menu ( and ).
POWER • STANDBY
P
OWER
• S
NPUT
• GO B
4
ACK
TANDBY
56
4. INPUT • GO BACK – Switches the input, in the following order:
*Note: You can set up CMPNT1 or RGB2, but not both.
When an on-screen menu is being displayed, returns you to
the previous menu.
5. POWER/STANDBY indicator – When the power is on, the
light is green. When the power is in Standby Mode, the light
is red.
6. – Turns the monitor’s power on and off.
6Chapter 1
Part Names and Functions – Back View
Connections and Setup
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO INPUTS
L
(MONO)
R
AUDIO 1
Y
Y
B
B
C
P
CMPNT 1
C
R
P
R
L
(MONO)
R
AUDIO 2
RGB 1
HD MONITOR IN
R
R
P
R
C
2
Y
Y
G
/CMPNT
2
B
B
C
P
B
H-SYNC
V-SYNC
BNC SELECT:/RGB
L
(MONO)
R
AUDIO 3
RGB 3
DIGITAL RGB
CONTROL
LOCK
on off
REMOTE
CONTROL
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
1
1. EXT SPEAKER L and R – Connect speakers here.
2. AC IN – Connect the included power cord here.
3. VIDEO 1, 2, 3 – Connect VCRs, DVDs, Laserdiscs, etc. here.
4. AUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3 – Connect audio here.
5. CMPNT1 – Connect Laser discs, etc. here.
6. RGB1 – Connect HD receiver here.
7. BNC SELECT –
RGB2: Inputs the analog RGB signal.
CMPNT2: Connect DVDs, Laserdiscs, etc. here.
8. RGB3 (DVI 29pin) – Inputs a digital RGB signal.
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO INPUTS
L
(MONO)
R
AUDIO 1
Y
B
C
CMPNT 1
C
R
L
(MONO)
R
AUDIO 2
RGB 1
HD MONITOR IN
R
2
G
/CMPNT
2
B
H-SYNC
V-SYNC
BNC SELECT:/RGB
L
(MONO)
R
AUDIO 3
RGB 3
DIGITAL RGB
3
Y
B
P
P
R
5
6
4
R
P
R
C
Y
Y
B
B
C
P
7
8
9. CONTROL LOCK – When CONTROL LOCK is in the ON position, the buttons on
the monitor’s control panel don’t function.
10.REMOTE CONTROL – This jack is for connecting a wired remote, which is
CONTROL
LOCK
on off
REMOTE
CONTROL
9
10
primarily for commercial applications. The remote included with your monitor
is wireless and doesn’t require connection to the monitor.
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
11
11. EXTERNAL CONTROL – This terminal is used when the monitor is controlled by
external equipment.
Chapter 17
Connections and Setup
Installing the batteries
Battery Installation
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote control.
• Insert batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.
• Replace cover.
Connecting an HD Receiver
RCA and PROSCAN HD (high definition) receivers come equipped with an RGB
output jack for optimum quality. Using the RGB cable provided, connect the HD
MONITOR OUT jack on the back of your HD receiver to the RGB1 (HD MONITOR
IN)/AUDIO1 IN jack on the back of the monitor.
If your HD receiver does not have the type of jack pictured, connect your HD
receiver using the component video jacks and RCA cable.
For more information on HD receiver connections, see your HD receiver user’s
manual.
The Back of the HD Receiver
SATELLITE
ACCESS CARD
IN
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT
PHONE JACK
CONTROL
RRL
AUDIOVCR
RGB cable
L
VIDEO
OUT TO TV
S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT
ANTENNA B INANTENNA A
IN
HD MONITOR OUT jack
8Chapter 1
Connections and Setup
Connecting Your VCR Or Laserdisc Player
Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR or laserdisc player to your monitor. To connect your VCR or Laserdisc
player:
1. Turn off the power to the monitor and VCR or laserdisc player.
2. Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video output connector on the back of your VCR or laser disc player. Connect the
other end to the video input on the monitor.
3. Use standard RCA cables to connect the audio from your VCR or laserdisc player to AUDIO2 input jacks on the monitor (if your
VCR or laserdisc player has this capability). Be careful to keep your right and left channel connections correct for stereo sound.
4. Turn on the monitor and the VCR or laserdisc player.
NOTE: Refer to your VCR or laserdisc player user’s manual for more information about your equipment’s video output requirements.
Connecting Your DVD Player
To connect your monitor to a DVD player:
1. Turn off the power to the monitor and DVD player.
2. Use component video cables to connect your DVD player to the CMPNT1 input on the monitor, or use the DVD player’s S-Video
output. (Use a standard S-Video cable to connect to the S-Video input on the monitor.)
3. Turn on the monitor and the DVD player.
Connecting a Personal Computer
If you have a computer with digital RGB output, connect it to the RGB3 jack on the monitor.
For IBM VGA (or compatible) or Macintosh (or compatible) connect to the RGB1 jack on the monitor.
Chapter 19
Connections and Setup
Connecting Components to the Monitor
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO INPUTS
VIDEO INPUTS
AUDIO 1
CMPNT 1
AUDIO 2
HD MONITOR IN
BNC SELECT:/RGB2/CMPNT2
AUDIO 3
on off
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
L
R
Y
C
C
L
R
RGB 1
R
G
B
H-SYNC
V-SYNC
L
R
RGB 3
DIGITAL RGB
CONTROL
LOCK
REMOTE
CONTROL
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
L(MONO)
R
AUDIO 1
Y
Y
C
P
B
B
CMPNT 1
C
R
P
R
L(MONO)
R
AUDIO 2
(MONO)
Y
P
B
B
R
P
R
(MONO)
C
R
P
R
Y
Y
C
P
B
B
(MONO)
RGB 1
HD MONITOR IN
R
2
/CMPNT
2
C
G
Y
B
C
R
P
R
Y
P
B
B
Signal cable (supplied)
To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the
PlasmaSync 4210W
VCR or Laser Disc Player
DVD Player
IBM VGA or Compatibles
H-SYNC
V-SYNC
BNC SELECT:/RGB
Macintosh or Compatibles
Monitor adapter for Macintosh
AUDIO 3
L(MONO)
R
RGB 3
DIGITAL RGB
Personal computer with a digital RGB output
CONTROL
LOCK
on off
REMOTE
CONTROL
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
10Chapter 1
LEFT
RIGHT
Connections and Setup
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO INPUTS
L
(MONO)
R
AUDIO 1
Y
Y
C
P
B
B
CMPNT 1
C
R
P
R
L
+
-
-
+
AUDIO 2
HD MONITOR IN
2
/CMPNT
2
BNC SELECT:/RGB
AUDIO 3
on off
(MONO)
R
RGB 1
R
G
B
H-SYNC
V-SYNC
L
(MONO)
R
RGB 3
DIGITAL RGB
CONTROL
LOCK
REMOTE
CONTROL
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
C
R
P
R
Y
Y
C
P
B
B
Connecting External Speakers* to the Monitor
The monitor doesn’t have internal speakers, so in order to get sound you must connect external speakers. External speakers can
reproduce sound from VIDEO or RGB signal sources.
External speakers may be connected directly to the SPEAKERS terminals or indirectly by connecting a stereo system amplifier to the
audio outputs.
CAUTION: Unplug the monitor and all connected components before connecting external speakers. Use only speakers
with 6 to 8-ohm impedance and a power output rating of 7 watts or more.
To connect external speakers directly to the monitor:
1. Strip the ends of the speaker wires.
2. Press down the tabs below the speaker terminals and insert the speaker wire and release the tab to secure the speaker wire
connection.
[a] Connect the right speaker (located at right side of the monitor when viewed from the front) positive (+) wire to
RIGHT +.
[b]Connect the right speaker negative (–) wire to RIGHT -.
[c] Connect the left speaker negative (–) wire to LEFT–.
[d]Connect the left speaker positive wire (+) to LEFT+.
*Not included
Chapter 111
Connections and Setup
The Remote Control
AUX Operates the component you’ve
programmed to work with the AUX button.
VCR1, VCR2, DVD, HD RCVR The
component buttons used to put the
remote into the correct mode to operate
that particular component. The correct
video source must first be selected or
Autotuning must be set up.
MUTE Makes sound inaudible.
VOL</VOL> Adjusts the volume.
SLEEP Brings up the sleep timer, which
turns the monitor off automatically after
a set amount of time.
GUIDE In HD receiver mode, brings
up the on-screen program guide.
OK/ZOOM In Monitor mode (using
on-screen menus), press OK to select a
highlighted item. When no menus are
displayed, press OK to bring up the
zoom pointer. Use the CH+/- buttons
to zoom in/out.
Arrows Use to navigate through the
menu screens and move the Zoom
pointer in Zoom mode.
MENU Brings up the on-screen menu.
Numbers Use to make numerical entries.
INPUT Press to toggle through all
inputs (RGB, Component, Video).
ON•OFF Toggles power on and
off for the components that you
have programmed.
ON•OFF
VCR
GUIDE
1
4
7
RECORD
CINEMA
DVD
MUTE
SLEEP
MENU
INPUT
1
VCR
Z
L
O
V
Z
O
2
5
8
0
RGB
MONITOR
HD RCVR
AUX
2
WHO•MULTI
M
O
I
N
O
H
+
C
V
O
L
C
–
H
T
U
O
O
M
GO BACK
INFO
OK
Z
O
O
M
CLEAR
3
6
9
ANTENNA
PLAY FORWARDREVERSE
STOPPAUSE
CMPNT VIDEO
SOURCE
MONITOR Turns the monitor on and puts the
remote in Monitor mode.
WHO•MULTI When in Monitor mode,
activates the multi-screen feature. The Multiscreen feature allows you to select a screen
mode for viewing a single picture, side-by-side
pictures, or picture-in-picture (PIP). Brings up
personal viewer profiles for some components.
ZOOM IN In zoom mode enlarges the picture.
Use the arrow buttons to pan and scan the
entire picture.
CH+/CH– Changes channels on the HD
receiver when the remote is in HD receiver
mode. When the Zoom mode is active, zooms
in (CH+) or out (CH-).
GO BACK In HD receiver mode, returns you to
the previous channel. When in the menu
system, returns you to the previous menu.
CLEAR Clears on-screen displays.
ANTENNA In HD RCVR mode, switches the
HD receiver between Antenna A and Antenna
B.
INFO Brings up channel information.
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, STOP,
PAUSE, RECORD (transport keys) Use
with components programmed to work
with your remote control.
VIDEO Toggles through video inputs.
u n i v e r s a l
CMPNT Toggles between CMPNT1 and
CMPNT2 inputs.
CINEMA Select screen sizes to suit the
type of input you’re watching.
RGB Depending on how you set up the monitor,
toggles between RGB1, RGB2*, and RGB3.
*Note: You can set up CMPNT2 OR RGB2, but not
both. If CMPNT2 is set up, RGB2 will not appear
when you use the RGB button.
12Chapter 1
INPUT SELECT
Connections and Setup
Using Your Remote Control
Use your remote control from a distance of about 7m/23 feet from the
monitor’s remote control sensor and at a horizontal angle of within 30°. The
remote operates on line of sight, so if there is anything blocking the path
between the remote and the remote control sensor on the front of the
monitor, the remote may not work.
• Don’t expose the remote control sensor on the front of the monitor to
direct sunlight or strong artificial light.
POWER STANDBY
VOLUME
Approx.
30°30°
ON OFF
VCR1
MONITOR
SAT CABLE
DVD
VCR2
AUX
WHOMUTE
+
H
C
V
L
O
O
L
V
C
H
-
Z
Z
Z
SLEEP
GO BACK
INFO
GUIDE
OK
MENU
CLEAR
3
2
1
4
5
6
8
9
7
INPUT
ANTENNA
0
PLAY FORWARDREVERSE
STOP PAUSE
RECORD
Y u v
CINEMA
VGA
VIDEO
SOURCE
7m/23 ft.
• Don’t get the remote control wet.
• Avoid heat and humidity.
• When not using the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries.
Programming the Remote
The universal remote control that came with your monitor is already
programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN VCRs, DVD players,
laserdisc players, and satellite receivers. This remote is also capable of
operating many other brands of remote-controllable electronic components,
but you must program it to do so.
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn on
one of your components, such as a VCR. Point the remote control at the
component and press the component button (for example, the VCR button).
Now press the ON•OFF button on the remote. If the component doesn’t turn
off, you need to program the remote control in order for it to operate that
component.
How to Program the Remote
1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (the red light on the remote turns on).
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code liston the following pages.
3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to
operate (VCR, RCA DVD, etc.).
4. Enter the code from the code list. When you begin entering numbers, the red light on the remote
turns off. When the last number is entered, the red light turns back on. If the incorrect code is
entered, the red light will flash.
5. Release the component button. The red light on the remote turns off.
6. Press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing
the component button and then ON•OFF again.
6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the
component responds to the remote commands.
Chapter 113
Connections and Setup
How To Use the Remote Control After You’ve Programmed It
Once the remote control has been programmed successfully, you’re ready to use it to operate other
components.
1. Press one of the video source buttons to select a component (VIDEO or RGB) to operate.
2. Press the component button (MONITOR, VCR, DVD, AUX, or HD RCVR) to use the Transport buttons
(REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, STOP, PAUSE, and RECORD) to operate the component.
3. Press ON•OFF to turn the component on or off.
NOTE: If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, you may have the wrong video source or wrong component
selected. You must select the correct video source and the component button that matches the component you want to
operate.
1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet.
2. Press the ON•OFF button on the remote control or the monitor button on the unit. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator turns
green when the monitor is on.
3. Press the ON•OFF button on the remote control or the unit to turn it off. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator turns red and
the standby mode is set (only when turning off the unit with the remote control).
Volume
To adjust the volume:
1. Press and hold the VOL > button (on the remote control or the unit) to increase to the desired level.
2. Press and hold the VOL < button (on the remote control or the unit) to decrease to the desired level.
Note: External speakers are required for sound.
Mute
Press the MUTE button on the remote control to reduce the sound to an inaudible level. Press MUTE again to restore the sound.
Zoom
GUIDE
MENU
OK
Z
O
O
INFO
M
CLEAR
These are the buttons on the
remote you use to navigate through
the monitor’s on-screen menu
system.
1. Press the ZOOM button to display thee zoom pointer.
2. Press CH+ to enlarge the picture. Use the arrow buttons to pan right, left, up and
down.
3. To reduce the picture, press the CH- button.
4. Press the ZOOM button to remove the pointer and take the display out of zoom mode.
Navigating the Menus
You can adjust monitor options through the monitor’s menu system. To access the main
menu, press the MENU button on the remote control or MENU•OK on the front of the
monitor.
There are a few things you need to know to navigate through the menu system. The
navigation buttons are the set of arrow-shaped buttons in the middle of the remote (See
illustration on left).
Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons on the remote to move the menu highlight up and down.
Use the and buttons to move the highlight and change settings.
Press the GO BACK button on the remote to return to a previous menu.
You can return the monitor to the factory settings at any time by using the RESET option
in the FUNCTION menu. Remember, if you choose to reset, ALL settings will return to the
factory settings.
Chapter 217
The Menu System
The Multi-Screen Feature
The Multi-Screen feature is used to show either a single picture or two pictures on the screen at the same time. One of the pictures
must be from the RGB input.
SINGLE – Displays a single picture on the screen.
SIDE BY SIDE – Displays two pictures from different input signals side-by-side.
PICTURE IN PICTURE – Displays two pictures from different input signals; one fills the screen and one appears in a window on top of
the other picture.
Side-By-SidePicture-in-Picture
VIDEO1
VIDEO1
subscreen
VIDEO2
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
Side-by-side 1: VIDEO1
is the active picture.
Side-by-side 2: VIDEO1
is the active picture.
VIDEO2
Picture-in-picture
(window on the left):
VIDEO1 is the active picture.
Picture-in-picture
(window on the right):
VIDEO1 is the active picture.
VIDEO1
subscreen
main screen
VIDEO2
main screen
VIDEO2
VIDEO1
subscreen
To use the Multi-Screen feature:
1. Press the WHO•MULTI button on the remote to select a mode.
2. If side-by-side mode or picture-in-picture mode has been selected, use the
left/right arrow buttons to position the subscreen as shown below.
3. The active picture (indicated in the above illustrations by the double box) is
the picture that is affected be remote actions and menu selections. To
switch the active picture, press the OK button. Press the OK button again to
change back to the other picture.
Note: Changing the active picture doesn’t change the size or location of the pictures.
Selecting the Input Signals to be displayed
To change the input signals displayed in multiscreen operations:
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
1. Press the MULTI button to activate the Multiscreen function. Press the OK
button to make the desired picture active.
2. Press the RGB, VIDEO or CMPNT button to change the input signal. The
INPUT•GO BACK button on the front of the monitor can also be used to
change input selection.
The top screen shows VIDEO1 as the active picture.
The bottom screen shows VIDEO2 as the active
picture.
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MAIN MENU
PICTURE QUALITY
AUDIO
SCREEN
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
SETUP
AUTOTUNING SETUP
SEL.
This is the main menu with the PICTURE QUALITY option
highlighted. Press OK to bring up the highlighted menu.
OK
EXIT
On-Screen Menu Operation
To access the main menu, press the MENU button on the remote. The MAIN MENU
is displayed on the screen. The main menu contains a list of all the menus that
control your monitor. To select a menu, use the up/down arrow buttons on the
remote to highlight the desired menu. When the desired menu is highlighted, press
the OK or MENU button to select.
Note: Different components use different types of input (RGB, video, etc). Some menu options
apply to only one type of input, so they only appear when they apply to the currently active
input. For example, the COLOR and TINT options in the PICTURE QUALITY menu only appear
when you are adjusting standard video input (VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3).
The Picture Quality Menu
Setting the Picture Mode with the PRESETS Option
The monitor has preset viewing modes that can be selected depending on your viewing environment. Each
preset mode has the contrast, brightness and sharpness adjusted for a specific viewing situation.
• MEMORY – This mode allows you to set and save your own picture adjustments.
• SOFT – Use this mode when watching your Monitor in a dark room. Soft mode provides a darker, finer
picture, like the screen in movie theaters. These settings are preset for you and can’t be changed.
• BRIGHT – Use this mode when watching your monitor in a bright room. This mode provides a picture
with distinct differences between light and dark areas. These settings are preset for you and can’t be
changed.
• NORMAL – The factory default.
To change the picture mode:
1. From the main menu, select PICTURE QUALITY. The PICTURE QUALITY Menu will appear.
2. Highlight the PRESETS option and press the key on the remote to select it. The PRESETS window
appears.
3. Use the button on the remote to select the desired mode. The mode switches as follows when the
button is pressed:
Note: If you don’t push the button within 5 seconds, the current selection is set and the previous screen reappears.
Once you’ve selected the desired mode, press OK or MENU. The picture mode is now set and you are
returned to the PICTURE QUALITY screen. If you are using MEMORY mode, you can manually adjust the
picture settings (contrast, black level, and sharpness). You can continue adjusting settings in the PICTURE
QUALITY menu, return to the main menu, or exit the menu system.
To return to the main menu, press the GO BACK button on the remote. To exit the menu system, press
CLEAR.
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Adjusting the Picture Settings in MEMORY Mode
In MEMORY mode, you can set and save the following picture adjustments:
CONTRAST – Changes the picture’s contrast (between light and dark).
BLACK LEVEL – Makes the picture lighter or darker.
SHARPNESS – Changes the picture’s sharpness.
COLOR – Changes color density (video input only).
TINT – Changes picture tint (video input only).
COLOR TEMP – Changes the color tone.
NOISE REDUCE – (noise reduction)– Removes extraneous information from the signal to make the picture
clearer.
NOTE: Only the contrast and brightness can be adjusted when a computer signal is used.
Once you have selected MEMORY mode, you can adjust the picture settings. For example, to change the
contrast setting:
PICTURE QUALITY
CONTRAST
BLACK LEVEL
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
PRESETS
COLOR TEMP.
NOISE REDUCE
SEL.
This is the PICTURE QUALITY menu with the PRESETS
option highlighted.
R
: MEMORY
: NORMAL
:LOW
ADJ.
RETURN
1. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the CONTRAST option. Press the
button to select it. The CONTRAST window appears. Use and buttons
to adjust the contrast.
NOTE: If you don’t push the or button within 5 seconds, the
current setting is accepted and the previous screen reappears.
G
2. Once the contrast is adjusted, press OK or MENU. The contrast is set and you
are returned to the PICTURE QUALITY menu.
3. Use the same procedure to adjust the black level and sharpness settings.
4. When you are finished adjusting the picture settings, press GO BACK to
return to the main menu or press CLEAR to exit the menu system.
If the “CONTROL NOT AVAILABLE” message appears when you are trying to
change the picture settings, make sure the preset mode is set to MEMORY. You
can only change picture settings in MEMORY mode. The other modes are preset and can’t be changed.
CONTRAST
This is the CONTRAST screen.
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Setting the Color Temperature
The color temperature setting controls how warm (red) or cool (blue) your picture is. The COLOR TEMP
option has 4 settings:
Normal
Warm
Pro (lets you select settings individually)
Cool
For regular viewing, Normal, Warm or Cool is recommended. The PRO setting is generally used only for
professional applications. To change the COLOR TEMP setting:
1. From the main menu, highlight and select the PICTURE QUALITY menu.
2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight the COLOR TEMP option.
Press the
3. Use the and buttons to select the desired COLOR TEMP setting. The
settings switch as follows:
button to select it. The COLOR TEMP screen appears.
The Menu System
COLOR TEMP .
This is the COLOR TEMP. screen with PRO as the current
selection.
WHITE BALANCE
GAIN
RED
GREEN
BLUE
BIAS
RED
GREEN
BLUE
SEL.
This is the WHITE BALANCE screen with the RED GAIN
option highlighted.
ADJ.
: PRO
RETURN
NOTE: If you don’t push the or button within 5 seconds, the current setting is
accepted and the previous screen reappears.
4. Once the desired color temp is selected, press OK or MENU. If you choose the
PRO setting, the WHITE BALANCE screen appears. It allows individual setting
of white and dark balance for each color (red, green and blue).
GAIN This adjusts the color balance for light/bright colors.
BIAS This adjusts the color balance for dark colors.
To change the white balance GAIN setting:
1. Highlight the RED, GREEN or BLUE GAIN option and press the button. The
GAIN screen for that color appears.
2. Adjust the balance using the and keys.
NOTE: If you don’t push the or button within 5 seconds, the current
setting is accepted and the previous screen reappears.
3. When you have the desired setting, press OK or MENU. The GAIN is adjusted
and you are returned to the WHITE BALANCE screen.
4. When you have completed all the desired white balance adjustments, Press
the GO BACK button to return to the PICTURE menu. You can continue
adjusting picture settings, return to the main menu or press CLEAR to exit
the menu system.
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The Menu System
Reducing Noise in the Picture
Noise is a term used to describe extraneous bits of information in the signal that affect the clearness of the picture. You can use the
Noise Reduction (NOISE REDUCE) setting if your reception is poor or when playing video tapes that have poor picture quality.
The NOISE REDUCE option has four settings, including OFF. The higher the setting, the stronger the effect. The settings switch as
follows when the button is pressed:
To change the noise reduction setting:
PICTURE QUALITY
CONTRAST
BLACK LEVEL
SHARPNESS
COLOR
TINT
PRESETS
COLOR TEMP.
NOISE REDUCE
SEL.
This is the PICTURE QUALITY menu with the NOISE REDUCE
(noise reduction) option highlighted.
R
: MEMORY
: WARM
: HIGH
ADJ.
G
RETURN
1. From the PICTURE QUALITY menu, highlight the NOISE REDUCE option, and
select it by pressing the button. The NOISE REDUCE SCREEN is displayed.
2. Use the and buttons to select the desired noise reduction setting.
NOTE: If you don’t push the or button within 5 seconds, the current setting is
accepted and the previous screen reappears.
3. When the desired setting is displayed, press OK to return to the PICTURE
QUALITY menu. You can continue adjusting picture settings, return to the
main menu, or press CLEAR to exit the menu system.
NOISE REDUCE
This is the NOISE REDUCE (noise reduction) screen.
: HIGH
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The Audio Menu
The AUDIO menu allows you to adjust the treble, bass and left/right balance of your external speakers.
BASS – Changes the level of low frequency sound.
TREBLE – Changes the level of high frequency sound.
BALANCE – Changes the balance of the left and right speakers.
Menu Operations
To access the AUDIO menu:
The Menu System
AUDIO
BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
SEL.
This is the AUDIO menu with the BASS option highlighted.
Press the right arrow button to select it.
L
ADJ.
R
RETURN
1. From the main menu, highlight and select the AUDIO option. The
AUDIO menu is displayed.
2. Use the s and t arrow buttons on the remote to highlight an option
(for example, BASS).
3. Use the and buttons to adjust to the desired setting.
4. You can continue adjusting audio settings, press GO BACK to return to
the main menu, or press CLEAR to exit the menu system.
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The Menu System
The Screen Menu
The SCREEN menu allows you to set the monitor to automatically select the correct mode for viewing a particular movie and to change
the positions of on-screen menus.
Selecting a Viewing Size
When viewing with a component other than your HD receiver*, you can set the screen mode to one of four screen sizes to suit the type
of input you are watching. Select the screen mode with the CINEMA button on the remote. The screen sizes are as follows:
FILL expands in both vertical and horizontal directions while the correct proportions are
maintained. The picture is not distorted, just closer.
Fill
NORMAL displays a picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio (standard video). Because this mode
fills the screen vertically, but not horizontally, black bars will appear on the right and left
sides of the picture.
Note: If viewing with a 4:3 aspect ratio for long periods of time, set side gray level at 3 or 4.
Normal
Full
Stadium
FULL expands the picture in the horizontal direction only. This option corrects the aspect
ratio of images that have been compressed or horizontally “squeezed.”
STADIUM expands horizontally – the center of the picture is almost normal while the
edges are considerably expanded. This mode is intended for watching video with a 4:3
aspect ratio on a wide screen.
Note: In Stadium mode, only the V-position and H-position are displayed. You can’t change the
height and width.
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To change the viewing size:
1. Press the CINEMA button on the remote control.
2. The current viewing size will be displayed. Press the CINEMA button again to switch to the next size. The
size switches as follows:
*Note: When viewing with an HD receiver, use the receiver’s screen format selections to set the proper ratio.
SCREEN
MODE
V-POSITION
H-POSITION
V-HEIGHT
H-WIDTH
SEL.
The SCREEN menu with the MODE option highlighted.
MODE
V-POSITION
H-POSITION
V-HEIGHT
H-WIDTH
AUTO PICTURE
FINE PICTURE
PICTURE ADJ.
SEL.
The AUTO PICTURE option only appears if you have a
computer connected.
: NORMAL
ADJ.
SCREEN
: FULL
:OFF
ADJ.
RETURN
RETURN
Adjusting the Picture Position and Size
The SCREEN menu lets you adjust the position and size of the picture.
The first two options, V-POSITION and H-POSITION, adjust the placement of the
picture on the screen. For example, if the picture is too far to the left, you can use
the H-POSITION to move it to the right. To adjust the position of the picture on
the screen:
1. From the main menu, highlight and select the SCREEN option. The SCREEN
menu is displayed.
2. Use the s and t buttons to select the mode you want to change.
3. When the desired mode is highlighted, press the button. The selected mode
screen will be displayed.
Use the arrow buttons to adjust the position of the picture.
NOTE: If you don’t push the an arrow button within 5 seconds, the current setting is accepted
and the previous screen reappears.
4. When you’ve adjusted to the desired setting, press the GO BACK button on the
remote to return to the SCREEN menu.
The V-HEIGHT and H-WIDTH options expand and contract the size of the
picture to fill the screen. For example, if the picture is slightly wider than the
screen, you can use the H-WIDTH option to shrink the picture horizontally.
Note: These options are not available in STADIUM mode.
To adjust the screen size:
1. Select the desired option from the screen menu and press the button. The
selected mode window will be displayed.
2. Use the arrow buttons to adjust the size of the picture.
NOTE: If you don’t push an arrow button within 5 seconds, the current setting
is accepted and the previous screen reappears.
3. When you’ve adjusted to the desired setting, press OK to select and return to
the SCREEN menu.
Auto Picture
The AUTO PICTURE function appears in the SCREEN menu only if you have a computer connected to the monitor. When this feature is
turned on, it automatically adjusts flickering and striped patterns in a computer image. If you want to adjust these manually:
1. Select the AUTO PICTURE option from the SCREEN menu. Press the button to turn AUTO PICTURE off. When AUTO PICTURE is
turned off, the FINE PICTURE and PICTURE ADJ. options are displayed beneath it.
2. Select an option and press the button. The screen for that option will be displayed. Use the and buttons to adjust that
option. Press OK to return to the SCREEN menu.
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The Menu System
The Function Menu
The FUNCTION menu contains options that control on-screen displays (other than the menu system) and
how the picture is displayed.
FUNCTION
DISPLAY
MENU ADJUST
POWER SAVER
GRAY LEVEL
FILM MODE
RGB3 ADJ.
SCREEN SAVER
RESET
SEL.
DISPLAY
MENU ADJUST
POWER SAVER
GRAY LEVEL
FILM MODE
RGB3 ADJ.
SCREEN SAVER
RESET
SEL.
ADJ.
FUNCTION
ADJ.
: ON
:1
:OFF
:3
: ON
: 1
:ON
: 2
:OFF
:3
:ON
: 1
RETURN
RETURN
On-Screen Displays
On-screen displays (different than the menu system) appear by default to give
you information about an option you have selected. For example, when you
switch inputs the currently selected input name (for example, CMPNT1) is
displayed on the screen. To turn on-screen displays off:
1. From the main menu, highlight and select the FUNCTION option. The
FUNCTION menu is displayed.
2. Highlight and select the DISPLAY option. Use the button to toggle onscreen displays on or off.
Note: Turning the DISPLAY option off does not affect on-screen menus. Menus can’t be
turned off.
3. You can continue setting options in the FUNCTION menu, press GO BACK to
return to the main menu, or press CLEAR to exit the menu system.
Adjusting the Position of the Menu Display
The on-screen menus can de displayed in different positions on the screen.
There are a total of nine possible positions shown in the grid on the left.
To adjust the position of the on-screen menus:
1. From the main menu, highlight and select the FUNCTION option. The
FUNCTION menu is displayed.
2. Highlight and select the MENU ADJUST option. Use the button to scroll
through the menu positions. As you press the button, the menu will
move around to the different positions.
3. When you have the menu in the desired position you can press the s or t
arrow to select another option in the FUNCTION menu, press GO BACK to
return to the main menu, or press CLEAR to exit the menu system.
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32
456
789
The number 2 position will display on-screen menus in
the top center of your screen.
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The Menu System
FUNCTION
DISPLAY
MENU ADJUST
POWER SAVER
GRAY LEVEL
FILM MODE
RGB3 ADJ.
SCREEN SAVER
RESET
SEL.
This is the FUNCTION menu with the POWER SAVER
option highlighted.
ADJ.
:ON
:1
: ON
:3
:ON
: 1
RETURN
POWER/STANDBY indicator
Setting the POWER SAVER for Computer Images
The POWER SAVER function can be used when the signal source to the monitor
comes from a computer conforming to the VESA DPMS format. This function
automatically reduces the monitor’s power consumption if no operation is
performed for a certain amount of time. POWER SAVER can be turned on or off.
If the computer’s power isn’t turned on or if the computer and selector tuner
are not properly connected, POWER SAVER is set to OFF.
For instructions on using the computer’s power management function, see your
computer’s operating manual.
To turn the monitor’s POWER SAVER function on or off:
1. From the main menu, highlight and select FUNCTION. The FUNCTION menu
is displayed.
2. Highlight the POWER SAVER option.
3. Use the button to toggle the setting ON or OFF.
4. You can continue making adjustments in the FUNCTION menu, return to the
previous menu by pressing the GO BACK button or press CLEAR to exit the
menu system.
The POWER/STANDBY indicator shows the status of the POWER SAVER function.
See below for status and description.
POWER
SAVER
Mode
On
Standby
Suspend
Off
POWER/
STANDBY
indicator
Green
Yellow
Red
Red
Power Saver
Operating
Status
Not activated
Activated
Activated
Activated
Description
Horizontal and vertical
synchronizing signals are present
from the computer.
No horizontal synchronizing
signals are present from the
computer.
No vertical synchronizing signals
are present from the computer.
No horizontal and vertical
synchronizing signals are present
from the computer.
Turning the Picture Back On
Picture already on.
Use the keyboard or mouse. The
picture reappears immediately.
Use the keyboard or mouse. The
picture reappears, but more slowly
than when in standby mode.
Use the keyboard or mouse. The
picture reappears, but more slowly
than when in either standby or
suspend mode.
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FUNCTION
DISPLAY
MENU ADJUST
POWER SAVER
GRAY LEVEL
FILM MODE
RGB ADJ.
SCREEN SAVER
RESET
SEL.
This is the FUNCTION menu with the GRAY LEVEL option
highlighted.
ADJ.
:ON
:1
:OFF
: 9
:ON
:1
RETURN
NOTE: Repeated watching with the gray
level set to black may affect the quality
of your picture. To reduce the effects of
uneven phosphor aging, set the gray
level to 3 or 4.
If viewing with a 4:3 aspect ratio for
long periods of time, set side gray level
at 3 or 4.
Setting the Gray Level for the Sides of the Screen
The GRAY LEVEL function allows you to set the gray level for the sides of the
screen where nothing is displayed (on the left and right sides of the screen when
it is set to 4:3 size). The level can be adjusted from 0 to 15. The factory setting is
3 (dark gray).
NOTE: Repeated watching with the gray level set to black may affect the quality of your
picture. To reduce the effects of uneven phosphor aging, set the gray level to 3 or 4.
To adjust the gray level for the sides of the screen:
1. From the main menu, highlight and select FUNCTION. The FUNCTION menu is
displayed.
2. Highlight the GRAY LEVEL option.
3. Use the button to scroll through the levels.
4. When the desired gray level is highlighted, press the button to return to
the FUNCTION menu options. You can continue making adjustments within
the FUNCTION menu, press GO BACK to return to the previous menu or press
CLEAR to exit the menu system.
FUNCTION
DISPLAY
MENU ADJUST
POWER SAVER
GRAY LEVEL
FILM MODE
RGB3 ADJ.
SCREEN SAVER
RESET
SEL.
This is the FUNCTION menu with the FILM MODE option
highlighted.
ADJ.
:ON
:1
:OFF
:3
: ON
: 1
RETURN
Adjusting for Flickering with Film Mode
There is some amount of flickering that occurs in an image when it is
transferred from film to video. Film mode is used to minimize the flicker.
ON All images are displayed in film mode.
OFF Film mode is off.
To turn FILM MODE ON:
1. From the main menu, highlight and select FUNCTION. The FUNCTION menu
is displayed.
2. Highlight the FILM MODE option.
3. Use the button to scroll through the three modes until ON is displayed.
4. Press the button to return to the FUNCTION menu options. You can
continue making adjustments within the FUNCTION menu, return to the
previous menu by pressing GO BACK or press CLEAR to exit the menu
system.
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The Menu System
FUNCTION
DISPLAY
MENU ADJUST
POWER SAVER
GRAY LEVEL
FILM MODE
RGB3 ADJ.
SCREEN SAVER
RESET
SEL.
This is the FUNCTION menu with the RGB3 ADJ. option
highlighted.
DISPLAY
MENU ADJUST
POWER SAVER
GRAY LEVEL
FILM MODE
RGB3 ADJ.
SCREEN SAVER
RESET
:ON
:1
: OFF
:3
:ON
: 1
ADJ.
FUNCTION
:ON
:1
: OFF
:3
:ON
: 1
RETURN
Adjusting the Monitor in RGB3 Input Mode
If the picture is not stable in RGB3 mode, use the RGB3 ADJUST feature to
adjust it.
1. From the main menu, highlight and select OPTIONS. The OPTIONS menu is
displayed.
2. Highlight the RGB3 ADJUST option.
3. Use the
button to select the desired adjustment (1, 2 or 3). The choices
scroll as follows:
4. When the desired number is selected, press the button to return to the
FUNCTION menu items. You can continue making adjustments within the
FUNCTION menu, press GO BACK to return to the previous menu or press
MENU or CLEAR to exit the menu system.
Note: When AUTO PICTURE is on, switch it off and back on again to return the display
position to its original position.
Setting the SCREEN SAVER
The SCREEN SAVER option contains three features in one. These features are
used principally for PC operation.
The PLE (Peak Luminance Enhancement) function sets the luminance level to a
fixed mode to reduce the effects of phosphor aging.
The ORBITER moves the image around the screen intermittently to reduce the
effects of phosphor aging.
The INVERSE function works in RGB mode only. INVERSE inverts the video
signal, playing the image in a negative format.
SEL.
This is the FUNCTION menu with the SCREEN SAVER
option highlighted.
ADJ.
RETURN
Setting PLE to LOCK is recommended if
you are displaying stationary pictures.
Setting the PLE
PLE has two options:
AUTO – luminance level (contrast) is normal.
LOCK – dims picture to reduce phosphor aging.
The factory setting is AUTO. Setting the PLE option to LOCK dims the picture –
the contrast will be lower than normal.
To set the PLE level to LOCK:
1. From the main menu, highlight and select FUNCTION. The FUNCTION menu
is displayed.
2. Highlight the PLE option.
3. Use the button to select LOCK.
4. Press the button to return to the FUNCTION menu options. You can
continue making adjustments within the FUNCTION menu, return to the
previous menu or press MENU or CLEAR to exit the menu system.
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The Menu System
SCREEN SAVER
PLE
ORBITER
INVERSE
SEL.
This is the SCREEN SAVER menu with the ORBITER option
highlighted.
RESET
RETURN
ADJ.
RESET
: AUTO
: ON
: OFF
RETURN
Turning ORBITER on
The factory setting for ORBITER is OFF. To turn ORBITER ON:
1. From the main menu, highlight and select FUNCTION. The FUNCTION menu
is displayed.
2. Highlight the SCREEN SAVER option (the SCREEN SAVER menu is displayed).
3. Highlight the ORBITER option.
4. Use the button to select ON.
5. Press the button to return to the FUNCTION menu options. You can
continue making adjustments within the FUNCTION menu, return to the
previous menu or press MENU or CLEAR to exit the menu system.
Setting the INVERSE
INVERSE has three options:
ON – The picture is displayed as a negative image.
OFF – INVERSE is off.
WHITE – The screen turns white.
The factory setting is OFF. To change the INVERSE mode:
1. From the main menu, highlight and select FUNCTION. The FUNCTION menu
is displayed.
2. Highlight and select the SCREEN SAVER option.
3. Highlight the INVERSE option.
4. Use the button to select your choice.
5. Press the button to return to the FUNCTION menu options. You can
continue making adjustments within the FUNCTION menu, return to the
previous menu or press MENU or CLEAR to exit the menu system.
SEL.
These are the RESET screens. Choose the RESET option if
you want to reset ALL options in all menus back to the
factory default.
OK
RESET
NOW RESETTING
RETURN
Resetting to Default Values
The RESET function allows you to reset all adjustments to the factory default
settings. Caution: this will reset all adjustments you have made in all
menus, including autotuning configuration settings.
To reset to the factory default settings:
1. From the main menu, highlight and select FUNCTION. The FUNCTION menu
is displayed.
2. Highlight the RESET function and press OK.
3. The RESET screen is displayed.
4. Use the ▲ or ▼ button to highlight the RESET option and press OK or
MENU. The RESET screen will display the message NOW RESETTING. When
the settings are restored to the factory default you are returned to the
RESET screen.
When you are done, press GO BACK to return to the FUNCTION menu or pres
CLEAR to exit the menu system.
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The Options menu
Setting the Audio Inputs
The monitor’s audio sources are programmable to each of the monitor’s video sources. For example, you can
program AUDIO1 source to work with the RGB2 video source.
This feature is used if optional speakers are connected and for commercial applications.
1. From the main menu, highlight and select OPTIONS. The OPTIONS menu is
displayed.
2. Highlight one of the audio input options.
3. Use the button to scroll through the available video sources. The modes
scroll as follows:
4. When the desired mode is selected, press the button to return to the
OPTIONS menu items. You can continue making adjustments within the
OPTION menu, press GO BACK to return to the previous menu or press
MENU or CLEAR to exit the menu system.
The factory defaults are as follows:
• AUDIO1 – VIDEO1
• AUDIO 2 – CMPNT1
• AUDIO3 – RGB1
If you use the reset option in the FUNCTION menu, the settings will return
to the factory default settings listed above.
Setting the BNC Connectors
If the component you are connecting to the monitor doesn’t have composite
video jacks, you can set the BNC inputs to act as component video inputs.
1. From the main menu, highlight and select OPTIONS. The OPTIONS menu is
displayed.
2. Highlight the BNC SELECT option.
3. Use the button to toggle between RGB2 (composite) and CMPNT2.
(component).
4. Once you’ve selected the desired setting, press the button to return to
the OPTIONS menu items or press CLEAR to return to the main menu.
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The Menu System
Setting a Computer Image to the Correct RGB Select Mode
The RGB SELECT function allows you to select the correct viewing mode for the type of computer image you are displaying.
The RGB SELECT function has six modes:
AUTO – Automatically selects the most suitable mode for displaying the input signal.
STILL – Use this mode to display VESA standard signals (still image from a computer).
MOTION – Use this mode for moving images from a computer. Converts the signal to RGB signal for best viewing.
WIDE1– Prevents horizontal compression when the input signal is 852 dot X 480 line signal with a horizontal frequency of
31.7kHz.
WIDE2 – Prevents horizontal compression when the input signal is 848 dot X 480 line signal with a horizontal frequency of
31.0kHz.
DTV – This mode is primarily used to optimize picture quality if you are using a generic-brand DTV receiver which outputs signal
at 480P (progressive scan) lines.
This is the OPTIONS menu with the HD SELECT option
highlighted.
: VIDEO1
: CMPNT1
:RGB1
:RGB2
: AUTO
: 1080A
: ON
ADJ.
OPTIONS
: VIDEO1
: CMPNT1
:RGB1
:RGB2
:RGB
: 1080A
ON
ADJ.
RETURN
RETURN
1. From the main menu, highlight and select the OPTIONS menu. The OPTIONS menu
is displayed.
2. Highlight the RGB SELECT option.
3. Use the button to scroll through the choices. The settings switch as follows:
4. When the desired mode is selected, press the button to return to the OPTIONS
menu items. You can continue making adjustments within the OPTIONS menu,
press GO BACK to return to the previous menu or press CLEAR to exit the menu
system.
Setting the Monitor to the Correct HD Receiver Mode
The HD SELECT function allows you to select the correct mode for the monitor to
work with your HD receiver. The default setting is 1080A. This is the correct setting
for all RCA and PROSCAN HD receivers. If you have another brand of HD receiver,
your picture may appear broken or off-center. If so, you need to switch HD SELECT
modes.
1080A – Use this option for RCA or PROSCAN HD receivers.
1080B – Use this option if you have any other brand of HD receiver.
To change the receiver mode:
1. From the main menu, highlight and select OPTIONS. The OPTIONS menu is
displayed.
2. Highlight the HD SELECT option.
3. Use the button to select the desired mode (1080 A or 1080 B).
4. When the desired number is selected, press the button to return to the
OPTIONS menu items. You can continue making adjustments within the OPTIONS
menu, press GO BACK to return to the previous menu or press MENU or CLEAR to
exit the menu system.
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The Menu System
Setting the Picture Size for RGB Input
The PICTURE SIZE option is used to adjust the picture size when the input signal is RGB. Use this feature for graphic arts and checking
photos. In TRUE mode, there is no distortion of the picture. In NORMAL mode, the picture will be scaled vertically but will keep the
correct aspect ratio.
ON – When the picture size option is on and in NORMAL mode, the picture is scaled to fill the screen vertically while horizontally
keeping the correct aspect ratio. In FULL mode, the horizontal will be scaled to fit the screen.
OFF – When the picture size option is off, TRUE mode displays the picture pixel-for-pixel, exactly the size of the image. If FULL
mode, the image is scaled to fit the screen.
Note: When using a DTC100 HD receiver, the only available mode is FULL. The picture will be scaled to fill the screen.
The Setup Menu
The SETUP menu controls the way your monitor communicates with other components.
Confirming the Frequencies, Polarities, Mode and Resolution of Input Signals
The FREQUENCY function is used to confirm the frequencies, polarities, mode and resolution of the signals coming from a computer.
To confirm frequencies, polarities, mode and resolution:
SETUP
FREQUENCY
MENU LANGUAGE
COLOR SYSTEM
SEL.
This is the SETUP menu with the FREQUENCY option
highlighted.
H. FREQUENCY
V. FREQUENCY
H. POLARITY
V. POLARITY
OK
FREQUENCY
: 37.5KHz
: 75.0Hz
: NEG.
: NEG.
RETURN
1. From the main menu, highlight and select the SETUP option. The SETUP
menu is displayed.
2. Highlight the FREQUENCY option and press OK.
3. The FREQUENCY screen is displayed.
Press GO BACK to return to the SETUP menu, or press CLEAR to exit the
menu system.
MODE
RESOLUTION
This is the FREQUENCY screen.
: 8
: 640 X 480
RETURN
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The Menu System
Selecting the Language for the Menus
The menu display can be set to one of three languages: English, French or Spanish. The default is English. To
change the default setting:
MENU LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
: ESPANOL
˜
1. From the main menu, highlight and select the SETUP option. The SETUP
menu is displayed.
2. Highlight the MENU LANGUAGE option. The MENU LANGUAGE screen is
displayed.
3. Use the button to scroll through the language choices. The settings
switch as follows:
4. When the desired language is highlighted, press GO BACK to return to the
ADJ.
This is the MENU LANGUAGE screen with Spanish as the
selected language.
OK
RETURN
SETUP menu. You can continue making adjustments within the SETUP
menu, press GO BACK to return to the main menu, or press CLEAR to exit
the menu system.
Setting the Video Signal Format
The COLOR SYSTEM option is used to set the video signal format. Different countries used different formats for video signals. The
AUTO option automatically detects the correct video signal and sets the correct format. This setting should not be changed.
The Autotuning Menu
Autotuning the Component Buttons on the Remote Control
The AUTOTUNING feature lets you easily program the component buttons on the remote to operate the components hooked up to the
monitor. To autotune your components to the buttons on the remote:
AUTOTUNING SETUP
HD RCVR BTN
AUX BUTTON
VCR1 BUTTON
DVD BUTTON
:RGB1
:NONE
: VIDEO1
: CMPNT1
1. From the main menu, highlight and select the AUTOTUNING SETUP option.
The AUTOTUNING SETUP menu is displayed.
2. Highlight an option which corresponds to a component which you’ve
connected. For example, if you have a DVD player connected, highlight the
DVD BUTTON option.
3. Use the button to scroll through the output choices. Select the choice
which corresponds to the jacks you used to connect the DVD player. In the
example illustration on the left, the DVD button on the remote will operate
the component connected to the CMPNT1 jacks (the DVD player).
4. When the desired option is displayed, press the button to return to the
SEL.
ADJ.
RETURN
AUTOTUNING menu options. You can continue making adjustments within
the OPTIONS menu, press GO BACK to return to the previous menu or press
This is the AUTOTUNING SETUP menu with the DVD
BUTTON option highlighted.
CLEAR to exit the menu system.
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Sleep Timer
The sleep timer is a feature that allows you to set the monitor to turn off after a prescribed amount of
time. It can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
Setting the Sleep Timer
1. Press the SLEEP button on the remote to turn on the timer. The default is 30 minutes.
2. Press the SLEEP button again to move to the next time increment. Press the SLEEP button until you get
to the desired time.
3. The timer starts when the Sleep display disappears from the screen.
To check the Remaining Time:
1. Once the sleep timer has been set and the menu has turned off, press the SLEEP button once.
2. The remaining time is displayed, then disappears after a few seconds.
3. When five minutes remain, the remaining time appears until it reaches zero.
Cancelling the Sleep Timer
1. Press the SLEEP button twice in a row.
2. The sleep timer is canceled.
NOTE: After the power is turned off with the sleep timer, a slight current is still supplied to the monitor. If you do not plan to
use the system for a long period of time, turn the power off with the remote or on the unit.
The Menu System
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Chapter 3Other Information
Other Information
Installing the Cinema Screen Monitor
IMPORTANT
• This device cannot stand on its own. Be sure to use a stand or original mounting unit.
• For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to use a trained, authorized Cinema Screen dealer.
Failure to follow correct mounting procedures could result in damage to the equipment or injury to the installer.
Product warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation.
Attaching mount or optional stand to the Cinema Screen monitor
The Cinema Screen monitor can be mounted on the wall using a wall mount or you can attach an optional floor stand. For more
information on mounting your Cinema Screen Display, see your Cinema Screen dealer.
If you choose to use the wall mount, it can be attached to the Cinema Screen monitor in one of the following two ways:
• While it is upright.
• While it is laying with the screen face down. If you choose this option, lay the protective sheet that came wrapped around the
monitor beneath the screen surface so it doesn’t get scratched.
Ventilation requirements for enclosure mounting
To allow heat to disperse, leave space between surrounding objects as shown on the diagram below when installing.
WALL
50mm (2”)50mm (2”)
1240mm (48.8”)
766mm (30.2”)
50mm (2”)
WALL
50mm (2”)
50mm (2”)
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Other Information
External Control
These specifications cover the communications control of the monitor by
external control. Connections are made as follows:
1. The connector on the monitor side is the EXTERNAL CONTROL connector
(an illustration of the pin assignment is on the right).
2. The connector on the external equipment side is a serial port (RS-232C)
connector. See the specifications of the external equipment to be connected
for the type of connector and pin assignment.
3. Wiring: Use a crossed (reverse) cable).
Wire the cable so that each pair of data lines cross between the monitor and
the external control device. The data line pairs are RXD (recieve data) and
TXD (transmit data), DTR (DTE side ready), and RTS (ready to send) and CTS
((clear to send).
Communication Parameters
(1) Communication SystemAsynchronous
(2) InterfaceRS-232C
(3) Baud rate9600 bps
(4) Data length8 bits
(5) ParityOdd
(6) Stop bit1 bit
(7) Communication codeHex
Communication Format
Command 1 and Command 2
Command 1 and command 2 are numbers used to distinguish each command.
In case of ACK, when the lower order 4 bits is FH (as in 3FH and 7 FH), this
indicates that the commands and data of the supported equipment have been
received. When the lower order of 4 bits is BH (as in 3 BH and 7 BH), this
Type of connector: D-sub 9 Pin Male
1 2 3 45
7 8 9
6
Pin No.PIN NAME
1No Connection
2RXD (Receive data)
3TXD (Transmit data)
4DTR (DTE side ready)
5GND
6DSR (DCE side ready)
7RTS (Ready to send)
8CTS (Clear to send)
9No connection
indicates that unsupported commands and data have been received.
Unit ID 1 and Unit ID 2
Unit ID 1 and Unit ID 2 are sued to identify the equipment that is to be connected. 60H is used for the monitor and 80H is used
for the external control equipment (i.e., a personal computer).
Unit ID 1 indicates the equipment is sending the signal.
Unit ID 2 indicates the equipment is receiving the signal.
Check Sum (CKS) Error Processing, and ACK
The check sum and RS-232C odd parity are used together for a check of the received data. The check sum is the lower order 8 bits
of one frame or sent or received data comprising the sum total of Command 1, Unit ID 1 and 2, Data Length, and Data.
Error Processing
• If the communication interval is vacant for more than 4 ms, a received Command 1 will be recognized. Then, if meaningful data
cannot be recognized, the data will not be recognized as valid.
• An ACK will not be returned unless the receive data error, the check sum error and the receive data are all taken in.
DFH80H60H47H01H01H08H
Command 1 Unit ID 1 Unit ID 2 Command 2 Data Length Data Check Sum
Total 208H
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Command Reference List
CMDCMD2LEN
01. Power ON9FH4EH00H
02. Power OFF9FH4FH00H
03. Input Switch ChangeDFH47H01H
04. VOLUME Gain DataDFH7FHO3H
05. AUDIO Mute On9FH3EH00H
06. AUDIO Mute Off9FH3FH00H
07. CONTRAST Gain DataDFH7FH03H
08. BRIGHTGain DataDFH7FH03H
09. SHARPNESS Gain DataDFH7FH03H
10. Color Gain DataDFH7FH03H
11. Tint Gain DataDFH7FH03H
12. PICTURE MODE SelectDFH0AH01H
13. COLOR TEMP SELECTDFH00H01H
14. RED Gain DataDFH7FH04H
15. GREEN Gain DataDFH7FH04H
16. Blue Gain DataDFH7FH04H
17. NR MODE SetDFHC0H01H
18. Bass Gain DataDFH7FH03H
19. TREBLE Gain DataDFH7FH03H
20. BALANCE Gain DataDFH7FH03H
21. SCREEN MODE SelectDFH51H01H
22. V. POSITION Gain DataDFH7FH03H
23. V-HEIGHT Gain DataDFH7FH03H
24. V-HEIGHT Gain DataDFH7FH03H
25. H-WIDTH Gain DataDFH7FH03H
26. AUTO PICTURE SelectDFH7FH03H
27. PHASE Gain DataDFH7FH03H
28. CLOCK Gain DataDFH7FH03H
29. OSM SelectDFH58H01H
30. OSM ADJ. Gain DataDFH1AH02H
31. POWER MGT SelectDFH1AH02H
32. GRAY LEVEL SetDFHC6H01H
33. CINEMA MODE SetDFHC1H01H
34. RGB3 ADJ. SelectDFH1AH02H
35. LONG LIFE SetDFH6BH03H
36. INVERSE SetDFHC7H03H
37. SCREEN WIPER SetDFHC8H04H
38. RESET1FH54H00H
39. Audio Select SetDFH70H02H
40. BNC SELECTDFH8CH01H
41. RGB SelectDFH8BH01H
42. HD SelectDFH8AH01H
43. PICTUER SIZE SelectDFH2AH01H
44. LANGUAGE SelectDFH5BH01H
45. COLOR SYSTEM SelectDFH5CH01H
46. Multi Screen SelectDFH07H01H
47. FREQUENCY Request1FH26H00H
48. Input MODE Request1FH41H00H
49. VIDEO ADJ. Request1FH45H00H
50. Audio Select Request1FH6FH00H
51. Failure Mode Request1FH3FH00H
52. MODEL NAME Request1FH17H00H
Other Information
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Other Information
48.8”
24.5”
30.2”
1.89”
2.31”
4.2”
43.5”
Specifications
Product Name
Screen Size
Aspect Ratio
Resolution
Color Reproduction
Input Signals
RGB Input terminals
RGB 1
RGB 2
RGB 3
Video Input terminals
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
DVD/HD/DTV
Audio
External Control
Sound Output
Power Supply
Current Rating
Power Consumption
Dimensions (WxDxD)
Net Weight
Environmental
Considerations
Operating temperature
Humidity
Altitude
Storage temperature
Humidity
Front Panel User Controls
Other Features
Accessories
Regulations
PHD50400 Cinema Screen Monitor
43.5"(H) X 24.5"(V) inches
1106(H) X 622(V)mm
diagonal 50"
16 : 9
1365(H) X 768(V) pixels
256 levels, 16,770,000 colors
RGB, NTSC (3.58 4.43), PAL (B, G, M, N),
PAL60, SECAM, HD*
mini D-sub 15-pin
BNC (R, G, B, H/CS, V) X1
DVI-I 29-pin X 1*
RCA-pin X 1
BNC X 1
S-Video: DIN 4-pin X 1
RCA-pin (Y, P
B[CB
Stereo RCA X 3
D-sub 9-pin X1 (RS-232C)
7W+7W at 6 ohm
AC120V 50/60Hz
5.9A (maximum)
595W (typical)
1240 X 766 X 107mm (w/o stand)
48.8 X 30.2 X 4.2 inches (w/o stand)
1240 X 826 X 400mm (with stand)
44.5 Kg/98 lbs. (w/o stand)
0°C to 35°C/32°F to 95°F
20 to 80%
0 to 1900m/0 to 6230 ft.
-10°C to 50°C/14°F to 122°F
10 to 90%
Power on/off, Input source select
Volume up/down/OSD control
Power Management, plug and play (DDCI,
DDC2b, RGB3: DDC2b only)
Remote control with two AA batteries,
RGB cable (Mini D-sub 15 pin to Mini Dsub 15-pin connector), power cord,
safety metal fitting, screw for safety metal
fitting, User’s Manual
UL approved (UL 1950, CSA 950)
DOC Canada requirements
Meets FCC class B requirements for home
application
1
, DVD*1, DTV*
2
], PR[CR])
The features and specifications may be subject to
change without notice.
* HD/DVD/DTV input signals supported on this system
*1 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852 X 480.
*2 This signal is converted to a 1024 dot X 640 line signal.
*3 The picture is displayed in the original resolution.
*4 The aspect ratiois 5:4. This signal is converted to a 960 dot X by 768 line signal.
*5 Normally the RGB SELECT mode is set automatically. If the picture is not displayed properly, set the mode for the input signals listed in the table.
*6 To connect the monitor to a Macintosh computer, use a D-sub 15-pin monitor adaptor with your computer’s video port. If your computer has a D-sub 15-pin
connector, use an RGB cable.
*7 Other Screen modes are also available.
Notes:
• When the input signals comply with the resolution listed in the table, the position and size of the picturemay need to be adjusted.
• When a 1280 X 1024 line signal or a 1600 dot X 1200 line signal is input, the picture will be compressed.
• This monitor has a resolution of 1365 dot X 768 line. It is recommended that the input signal be XGA, wide XGA, or equivalent.
• Some signals are not accepted with digital input.
• The synch may be disturbed when a nonstandard signal other than those previously mentioned is input.
• If you are connecting a composite synch signal, use the HD terminal.
* IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation of the United States.
* Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. of the United States.
RCA Plasma Monitor
Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase for labor.
• One year from date of purchase for parts.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever
comes first.
What we will do:
Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new, or at our option, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your unit.
How you get service:
• Call 1-800-433-8974 and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready.
• A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.
• If the representative determines that you should receive service, they will provide you with the name(s) of the Authorized Service
Center in your area.
• Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up, repair, and return service, provided that your unit is located within
the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service Center. If not, you must take your unit to the Service Center location
at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to and from your home.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty
period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.
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Other Information
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional information
should be obtained from your dealer.)
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Damage resulting from non-approved installation methods.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Batteries.
• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products.
• A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it
ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC.,
ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.
THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS
PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How State Law relates to warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your unit outside the United States:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by
this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
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Accessories
The accessories listed below are available from your Cinema Screen Dealer. See your dealer for prices.
Attachable Speakers – SPK50
45
Monitor Stand – PLB50
visit www.rca.com
Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add
delays in service for your product.
Thomson multimedia Inc.
10330 North Meridian Street