RCA PHD50400 User Manual

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PHD50400 Plasma Monitor User’s Guide

Safety Information

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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

Battery Installation .............................................................. 8

Connecting an HD Receiver ................................................ 8

Connecting Your VCR Or Laserdisc Player.......................... 9

Connecting Your DVD Player .............................................. 9

Connecting a Personal Computer ....................................... 9

Connecting Components to the Monitor ......................... 10

Connecting External Speakers to the Monitor .................11

The Remote Control ........................................................... 13

Programming the Remote ............................................................... 13

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ............................. 13

How to Program the Remote ............................................................. 13

How To Use the Remote Control

After You’ve Programmed It .............................................................. 14

Programmable Codes for the Remote Control ............................. 14

Chapter 2: The Menu System

Basic Operations ................................................................ 17

Power..................................................................................................... 17

Volume .................................................................................................. 17

Mute ...................................................................................................... 17

Navigating the Menus ...................................................................... 17

The Multi-Screen Feature................................................................ 18

Selecting the Input Signals to be displayed............................... 18

On-Screen Menu Operation............................................................ 19

The PICTURE QUALITY Menu ............................................ 19

Setting the Picture Mode ................................................................ 19

Adjusting the Picture Settings in MEMORY Mode................... 20

Setting the Color Temperature ...................................................... 21

Reducing Noise in the Picture ....................................................... 22

The AUDIO Menu ............................................................... 23

The SCREEN Menu ............................................................. 24

Selecting a Viewing Size.................................................................. 24

Adjusting the Picture Position and Size ...................................... 25

Auto Picture ........................................................................................ 25

The FUNCTION Menu ......................................................... 26

On-Screen Displays ........................................................................... 26

Adjusting the Position of the Menu Display .............................. 26

Setting the POWER SAVER for Computer Images .................... 27

The POWER/STANDBY Indicator .................................................... 27

Setting the Gray Level for the Sides of the Screen .................. 28

Adjusting for Flickering with Film Mode .................................... 28

Adjusting the Display in RGB3 Input Mode ............................... 29

Setting the Screen Saver ................................................................. 29

Setting the PLE ................................................................................... 29

Turning Orbiter On............................................................................. 30

Setting the Inverse ............................................................................ 30

Resetting to Default Values ............................................................ 30

The OPTIONS Menu ........................................................... 31

Setting the Audio Inputs ................................................................. 31

Setting the BNC Connectors .......................................................... 31

Setting a Computer Image to the Correct RGB

Select Mode ............................................................................. 32

Setting the Monitor to the correct

HD Receiver Mode.................................................................. 32

Setting the Picture Size for RGB input signals ......................... 33

The SETUP Menu................................................................ 33

Confirming the Frequencies, Polarities, mode and resolution of

Input Signals ................................................................................................ 33

Selecting the Language for the Menus ....................................... 34

Setting the Video Signal Format ................................................... 34

The AUTOTUNING Menu ................................................... 34

Autotuning the Component Buttons on he Remote Control 34

SLEEP TIMER ...................................................................... 35

Setting the Sleep Timer.................................................................... 35

Cancelling the Sleep Timer ............................................................. 35

Chapter 3: Other Information

Installing the Monitor ....................................................... 37

Attaching mount or stand to the Cinema

Screen monitor ............................................................................... 37

External Control................................................................. 38

Communication Parameters ........................................................... 38

Communication Format ................................................................... 38

Command Reference List ................................................................. 39

Specifications ..................................................................... 40

Troubleshooting ................................................................. 41

Supported Resolution ........................................................ 42

RCA Limited Warranty....................................................... 43

Accessories ......................................................................... 45

Chapter 1 Connections and Setup

Connections and Setup

Contents of the Package

Cinema Screen monitor

Power cord

Ferrite cores

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)

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Part Names and Functions – Front View

VOLUME

MENU• OK DOWN UP LEFT/- RIGHT/+ INPUT • GO BACK

ENU

• OK D

OWN

OLUME

EFT

/- R

IGHT

/+ I

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

OWER

• S

NPUT

• GO B

ACK

TANDBY

5 6

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.

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Part Names and Functions – Back View

Connections and Setup

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO INPUTS

(MONO)

AUDIO 1

CMPNT 1

(MONO)

AUDIO 2

RGB 1

HD MONITOR IN

/CMPNT

H-SYNC

V-SYNC

BNC SELECT:/RGB

(MONO)

AUDIO 3

RGB 3

DIGITAL RGB

CONTROL LOCK

on off

REMOTE CONTROL

EXTERNAL CONTROL

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

(MONO)

AUDIO 1

CMPNT 1

(MONO)

AUDIO 2

RGB 1

HD MONITOR IN

/CMPNT

H-SYNC

V-SYNC

BNC SELECT:/RGB

(MONO)

AUDIO 3

RGB 3

DIGITAL RGB

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

primarily for commercial applications. The remote included with your monitor is wireless and doesn’t require connection to the monitor.

EXTERNAL CONTROL

11. EXTERNAL CONTROL – This terminal is used when the monitor is controlled by external equipment.

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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

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTPUT

PHONE JACK

CONTROL

RRL

AUDIOVCR

RGB cable

VIDEO

OUT TO TV

S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT

ANTENNA B INANTENNA A

HD MONITOR OUT jack

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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.

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Connecting Components to the Monitor

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

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

RGB 1

H-SYNC

V-SYNC

RGB 3

DIGITAL RGB

CONTROL LOCK

REMOTE CONTROL

EXTERNAL CONTROL

L(MONO)

AUDIO 1

CMPNT 1

L(MONO)

AUDIO 2

(MONO)

RGB 1

HD MONITOR IN

/CMPNT

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)

RGB 3

DIGITAL RGB

Personal computer with a digital RGB output

CONTROL LOCK

on off

REMOTE CONTROL

EXTERNAL CONTROL

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RIGHT

Connections and Setup

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 3

VIDEO INPUTS

(MONO)

AUDIO 1

CMPNT 1

AUDIO 2

HD MONITOR IN

/CMPNT

BNC SELECT:/RGB

AUDIO 3

on off

(MONO)

RGB 1

H-SYNC

V-SYNC

(MONO)

RGB 3

DIGITAL RGB

CONTROL LOCK

REMOTE CONTROL

EXTERNAL CONTROL

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

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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

RECORD

CINEMA

DVD

MUTE

SLEEP

INPUT

VCR

RGB

MONITOR

HD RCVR

AUX

WHO•MULTI

–

GO BACK

INFO

CLEAR

ANTENNA

PLAY FORWARDREVERSE

STOP PAUSE

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.

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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

SLEEP

GO BACK

INFO

GUIDE

CLEAR

INPUT

ANTENNA

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.

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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.

Programmable Codes for the Remote Control

VCR (VCR1, VCR2 or AUX button)

Admiral ................................................................................. 2131

Adventura ........................................................................... 2026

Aiko ...................................................................................... 2027

Aiwa ......................................................................... 2002, 2026

Akai ............... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111, 2112,

2113

American High .................................................................. 2021

Asha ..................................................................................... 2013

Audio Dynamics ................................................... 2009, 2010

Audiovox ............................................................................. 2014

Bell & Howell ..................................................................... 2011

Beaumark ........................................................................... 2013

Broksonic ................................................................ 2012, 2025

Calix ..................................................................................... 2014

Candle ........... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Canon ........................................................... 2021, 2022, 2114

Capehart .................................................................. 2020, 2110

Carver .................................................................................. 2062

CCE ........................................................................... 2027, 2061

Citizen ................... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,

2019, 2027

Colortyme ........................................................................... 2009

Colt ....................................................................................... 2061

Craig ................................................. 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061

Curtis-Mathes2000, 2002, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115

Cybernex ............................................................................. 2013

Daewoo2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2110

Daytron ................................................................................ 2110

Dbx ........................................................................... 2009, 2010

Dimensia ............................................................................. 2000

Dynatech ................................................................ 2002, 2026

Electrohome .......................................................... 2014, 2029

Electrophonic .................................................................... 2014

Emerson2002, 2012,2014, 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2029, 2030, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2044, 2045, 2047, 2065, 2105, 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130

Fisher ....................... 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051,

2052,2118

Fuji ............................................................................. 2021, 2119

Funai ........................................................................ 2002, 2026

Garrard ................................................................................ 2026

GE ....... 2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120

Goldstar .............................. 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121

Gradiente ............................................................................ 2026

Harley Davidson ............................................................... 2026

Harman Kardon ................................................................ 2009

Harwood ............................................................................. 2061

Headquarter ....................................................................... 2011

Hitachi ...................... 2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 2111,

2120, 2122

HI-Q ...................................................................................... 2023

Instant Replay ................................................................... 2021

JCL ........................................................................................ 2021

JC Penney .............. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021,

2022, 2055, 2056, 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118

Jensen ........................................................... 2055, 2056, 2111

JVC .................. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111, 2123

Kenwood ............................. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,

2058, 2111,2123

KLH ....................................................................................... 2061

Kodak ........................................................................2014, 2021

Lloyd ......................................................................... 2002, 2026

Logik ..................................................................................... 2061

LXI ......................................................................................... 2014

Magnavox ...........................2021, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104,

2108, 2124

Magnin ................................................................................ 2013

Marantz ................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2021,

2058, 2062,2064

Marta ................................................................................... 2014

Masushita ........................................................................... 2021

MEI ....................................................................................... 2021

Memorex ............................. 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021,

2023, 2026, 2104, 2131

MGA .............................................................. 2029, 2065, 2113

MGN Technology.............................................................. 2013

Midland ............................................................................... 2053

Minolta ......................................................... 2055, 2056, 2107

Mitsubishi .......................... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066,

2067, 2069, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123

Montgomery Ward ............................................... 2075, 2131

Motorola .................................................................. 2021,2131

MTC .............................................................. 2002, 2013, 2026

Multitech ................ 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061

NEC ........................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2058,

2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123

Nikko .................................................................................... 2014

Noblex ................................................................................. 2013

Olympus .............................................................................. 2021

Optimus ................................................................... 2014, 2131

Optonica ............................................................................. 2096

Orion .................................................................................... 2035

Panasonic ................ 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127

Pentax ................................... 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120

Pentex Research ............................................................... 2018

Philco ............................................... 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063

Philips .............................................. 2021, 2062, 2096, 2124

Pilot ...................................................................................... 2014

Pioneer ................................ 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123

Portland ........................................... 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110

PROSCAN ................................................................ 2000, 2001

Protec .................................................................................. 2061

Pulsar .................................................................................... 2104

Quarter ................................................................................. 2011

Quartz ................................................................................... 2011

Quasar .......................................................... 2021, 2022, 2125

RCA ............. 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056,

2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125

Radio Shack/Realistic .................. 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014

2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131

Radix .................................................................................... 2014

Randex ................................................................................ 2014

Ricoh .................................................................................... 2128

Runco .................................................................................... 2104

Samsung .................. 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112

Sanky ........................................................................ 2131, 2104

Sansui ................................................ 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123

Sanyo ............................................................ 2011, 2013, 2023

Scott ............ 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065,

.................................................................................... 2093, 2116

Sears ............ 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050,

2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118

Sharp ............ 2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131

Shintom .......................................... 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098

Shogun ................................................................................ 2013

Signature ............................................................... 2002, 2131

Singer ........................................................... 2021, 2061, 2128

Sony .......................... 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128

STS ............................................................................. 2021, 2107

Sylvania .................. 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063,

2065, 2124

Symphonic ............................................................. 2002, 2026

Tandy ........................................................................ 2002, 2011

Tashiko ................................................................................. 2014

Tatung ...................................................................... 2058, 2111

TEAC ...................................... 2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111

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Connections and Setup

Technics.................................................................... 2021, 2109

Teknika ..................... 2002, 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129

TMK .............................................................. 2013, 2024, 2047

Toshiba ......... 2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116

ToteVision ............................................................... 2013, 2014

Unitech ................................................................................ 2013

Vector Research ............................. 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016

Victor .................................................................................... 2010

Video Concepts .................. 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113

Videosonic .......................................................................... 2013

Wards .......................2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023,

2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2131

XR-1000 .......................................................2021, 2026, 2061

Yamaha ..................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111

Zenith ................................... 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128

Cable Box (AUX or HD RCVR

button)

ABC ............... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053

Antronix .................................................................. 5008, 5009

Archer ............................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Cabletenna ......................................................................... 5008

Cableview ........................................................................... 5008

Century ................................................................................ 5011

Citizen .................................................................................. 5011

Colour Voice .......................................................... 5012, 5013

Comtronics ............................................................. 5014, 5015

Contec ................................................................................. 5016

Eastern ................................................................................ 5017

Garrard ................................................................................. 5011

GC Electronics ................................................................... 5009

Gemini ......................................................... 5018, 5019, 5049

General Instrument ......................................................... 5003

Hamlin ................................. 5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045

Hitachi ................................................................................. 5003

Hytex .................................................................................... 5002

Jasco ...................................................................................... 5011

Jerrold ....................... 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024,

5046, 5053

Magnavox ........................................................................... 5025

Memorex ............................................................................. 5026

Movie Time ................................................ 5002, 5027, 5028

NSC ............................................................... 5002, 5027, 5028

Oak ................................................................. 5002,5016, 5029

Panasonic ............................................................... 5048, 5052

Paragon ............................................................................... 5026

Philips ...................... 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030,

5031, 5032

Pioneer .................................................................... 5033, 5034

Pulsar ................................................................................... 5026

RCA ............................................................... 5047, 5049, 5052

Realistic ................................................................... 5009, 5049

Regal ........................................................................ 5022, 5035

Regency .............................................................................. 5017

Rembrandt ......................................................................... 5003

Runco ................................................................................... 5026

Samsung ................................................................. 5014, 5034

Scientific Atlanta ......................... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038

Signal ....................................................................... 5014, 5018

Signature ............................................................................ 5003

SL Marx ............................................................................... 5014

Sprucer ................................................................................ 5052

Starcom ....................................................... 5007, 5018, 5053

Stargate .................................................................. 5014, 5018

Starquest ............................................................................ 5018

Tandy ................................................................................... 5040

Teleview .............................................................................. 5014

Tocom .......................................................... 5004, 5023, 5041

Toshiba ................................................................................ 5026

Tusa ...................................................................................... 5018

TV86 ..................................................................................... 5027

Unika ............................................................. 5008, 5009, 5011

United Artists .................................................................... 5002

United Cable ...................................................................... 5053

Universal .......................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Videoway ............................................................................ 5044

Viewstar .......................................... 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040

Zenith .......................................................... 5026, 5050, 5051

Satellite Receiver (HD RCVR or

AUX button)

Chapparal ............................................................... 5056, 5057

Drake ........................................................................ 5058, 5059

GE .............................................................................. 5000, 5001

General Instuments ................................. 5060, 5061, 5062

Panasonic ........................................................................... 5075

Primestar ............................................................................ 5076

PROSCAN ................................................................ 5000, 5001

RCA ........................................................................... 5000, 5001

Realistic ............................................................................... 5063

Sony ..................................................................................... 5072

STS1 ...................................................................................... 5064

STS2 ...................................................................................... 5065

STS3 ...................................................................................... 5066

STS4 ...................................................................................... 5067

Toshiba ................................................................................ 5068

Toshiba ................................................................................ 5073

Uniden ................................................................................. 5069

Audio (AUX button only)

(For RCA and Dimensia brands only)

AM/FM ................................................................................. 4003

Aux ....................................................................................... 4004

Phono .................................................................................. 4005

CD ......................................................................................... 4007

Tape ...................................................................................... 4006

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Chapter 2 The Menu System

The Menu System

Basic Operations

Power

To turn the monitor on and off:

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

INFO

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.

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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-Side Picture-in-Picture

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.

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.

: 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.

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.

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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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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.

: MEMORY : WARM : HIGH

ADJ.

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.

ADJ.

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 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

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 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

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.

456

789

The number 2 position will display on-screen menus in the top center of your screen.

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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

Standby

Suspend

Off

POWER/ STANDBY indicator

Green

Yellow

Red

Power Saver Operating Status

Not 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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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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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.

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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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.

The Menu System

OPTIONS

AUDIO INPUT AUDIO1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 BNC SELECT RGB SELECT HD SELECT PICTURE SIZE

SEL.

This is the OPTIONS menu with the AUDIO1 input option highlighted.

AUDIO INPUT AUDIO1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 BNC SELECT RGB SELECT HD SELECT PICTURE SIZE

SEL.

This is the OPTIONS menu with the BNC SELECT option highlighted.

: RGB1 : VIDEO1 : CMPNT1 :RGB2 :RGB : 1080A : ON

ADJ.

OPTIONS

: VIDEO1 : CMPNT1 :RGB1 : CMPNT2 :RGB : 1080A : ON

ADJ.

RETURN

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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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.

To change the RGB SELECT mode:

OPTIONS

AUDIO INPUT AUDIO1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 BNC SELECT RGB SELECT HD SELECT PICTURE SIZE

SEL.

This is the OPTIONS menu with the RGB SELECT option highlighted.

AUDIO INPUT AUDIO1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 BNC SELECT RGB SELECT HD SELECT PICTURE SIZE

SEL.

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

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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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

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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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.

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.

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Chapter 3 Other 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”)

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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 System Asynchronous (2) Interface RS-232C (3) Baud rate 9600 bps (4) Data length 8 bits (5) Parity Odd (6) Stop bit 1 bit (7) Communication code Hex

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 4 5

7 8 9

Pin No. PIN NAME

1 No Connection

2 RXD (Receive data)

3 TXD (Transmit data)

4 DTR (DTE side ready)

5 GND

6 DSR (DCE side ready)

7 RTS (Ready to send)

8 CTS (Clear to send)

9 No 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.

DFH 80H 60H 47H 01H 01H 08H

Command 1 Unit ID 1 Unit ID 2 Command 2 Data Length Data Check Sum

Total 208H

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Command Reference List

CMD CMD2 LEN

01. Power ON 9FH 4EH 00H

02. Power OFF 9FH 4FH 00H

03. Input Switch Change DFH 47H 01H

04. VOLUME Gain Data DFH 7FH O3H

05. AUDIO Mute On 9FH 3EH 00H

06. AUDIO Mute Off 9FH 3FH 00H

07. CONTRAST Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H

08. BRIGHTGain Data DFH 7FH 03H

09. SHARPNESS Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H

10. Color Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H

11. Tint Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H

12. PICTURE MODE Select DFH 0AH 01H

13. COLOR TEMP SELECT DFH 00H 01H

14. RED Gain Data DFH 7FH 04H

15. GREEN Gain Data DFH 7FH 04H

16. Blue Gain Data DFH 7FH 04H

17. NR MODE Set DFH C0H 01H

18. Bass Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H

19. TREBLE Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H

20. BALANCE Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H

21. SCREEN MODE Select DFH 51H 01H

22. V. POSITION Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H

23. V-HEIGHT Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H

24. V-HEIGHT Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H

25. H-WIDTH Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H

26. AUTO PICTURE Select DFH 7FH 03H

27. PHASE Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H

28. CLOCK Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H

29. OSM Select DFH 58H 01H

30. OSM ADJ. Gain Data DFH 1AH 02H

31. POWER MGT Select DFH 1AH 02H

32. GRAY LEVEL Set DFH C6H 01H

33. CINEMA MODE Set DFH C1H 01H

34. RGB3 ADJ. Select DFH 1AH 02H

35. LONG LIFE Set DFH 6BH 03H

36. INVERSE Set DFH C7H 03H

37. SCREEN WIPER Set DFH C8H 04H

38. RESET 1FH 54H 00H

39. Audio Select Set DFH 70H 02H

40. BNC SELECT DFH 8CH 01H

41. RGB Select DFH 8BH 01H

42. HD Select DFH 8AH 01H

43. PICTUER SIZE Select DFH 2AH 01H

44. LANGUAGE Select DFH 5BH 01H

45. COLOR SYSTEM Select DFH 5CH 01H

46. Multi Screen Select DFH 07H 01H

47. FREQUENCY Request 1FH 26H 00H

48. Input MODE Request 1FH 41H 00H

49. VIDEO ADJ. Request 1FH 45H 00H

50. Audio Select Request 1FH 6FH 00H

51. Failure Mode Request 1FH 3FH 00H

52. MODEL NAME Request 1FH 17H 00H

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

, DVD*1, DTV*

], PR[CR])

The features and specifications may be subject to

change without notice.

* HD/DVD/DTV input signals supported on this system

480P (60 Hz) 480I (60 Hz) 525P (60 Hz) 525I (60 Hz) 625P (60 Hz) 625I (60 Hz) 720P (60 Hz) 720I (60 Hz)

1080I (60 Hz)

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Troubleshooting

Before requesting service, check the adjustments, operations, etc.

Symptom Possible Problem Solutions

Other Information

Picture is disturbed. Sound is noisy. Remote control unit operates erroneously.

The remote control does not work.

Monitor’s power does not turn on when the remote control’s power button is pressed.

Monitor does not operate when the remote control’s buttons are pressed.

No sound or picture is produced.

• Is a connected component set directly in front or at the side of the monitor?

• Remote control batteries may be dead.

• Remote may be in wrong mode.

• Is the monitor’s power cord plugged into a power outlet?

• Are all the monitor’s indicators off?

• Is the remote control pointed at the monitor, or is there an obstacle between the remote control and the monitor?

• Is direct sunlight or strong artificial light shining on the monitor’s remote control sensor?

• Remote control batteries may be dead.

• Is the monitor’s power cord plugged into a power outlet?

• Is the source video connected and on?

• Leave some space between the display and connected components.

• Replace both batteries with new ones.

• Press component button for desired component.

• Plug the monitor’s power cord into a power outlet.

• Press the power button on the monitor to turn on the power.

• Point the remote control at the monitor’s remote control sensor when pressing buttons, or remove the obstacle.

• Eliminate the light by closing curtains, pointing the light in a different direction, etc.

• Replace both batteries with new ones.

• Plug the monitor’s power cord into a power outlet.

• Make sure source video (VCR, DVD, DTC) is connected and turned on.

Picture appears but no sound is produced.

Tint is poor or colors are weak.

Nothing appears on screen.

Part of picture is cut off or picture is not centered.

Image is too large or too small.

Picture is unstable.

• Is the volume set at the minimum?

• Is the mute mode set?

• Are the speakers properly connected?

• Are the tint and colors properly adjusted?

• Is the computer’s power turned on?

• Is a video source connected?

• Is the power manager function in the STANDBY or OFF mode?

• Is the picture position adjusted correctly?

• Is the screen size adjusted correctly?

• Is the computer set at the correct resolution?

• Is the HD receiver set to the correct mode?

• Increase the volume.

• Press the remote control’s mute button.

• Connect the speakers properly.

• Adjust the tint and color (under PICTURE).

• Return to factory reset.

• Turn on the computer’s power.

• Connect video source to the monitor.

• Operate the computer (move the mouse, etc.).

• Adjust the picture from the SCREEN menu.

• Press the WIDE/AUTO WIDE button on the remote control and adjust properly.

• Set to the proper resolution.

• Set HD receiver to the correct mode .

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Other Information

Supported Resolution

• When screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to 1024 dot X 768 line signal (except for *3).

• When screen mode is TRUE, the picture is displayed in its original resolution.

• When screen mode is FULL, each signal is converted to 1364 dot X 768 line signal (except for *2).

Notes:

With Digital inputs some signals are not accepted.

The sync may not be disturbed when non-standard signals other than the previously mentioned are input.

When connecting a composite sync signal, use the HD terminal.

Computer Input Signals Supported by this System

Model

Signal Type

*IBM PC/AT compatible computers

*Apple Macintosh*

Work Station (EWS4800)

Work Station (HP)

Work Station (SUN)

Work Station (SGI)

IDC-3000G

PAL625P NTSC525P

Dots X lines

640 X 400 640 X 480

848 X 480

852 X 480*1

800 X 600

1024 X 768

1152 X 864 1280 X 768 1360 X 765 1360 X 768 1376 X 768

1280 X 1024

1600 X 1200

640 X 480

832 X 624

1024 X 768

1152 X 870

1280 X 1024

1152 X 900

1280 X 1024

1024 X 768

1280 X 1024

768 X 576 640 X 480

Vertical

frequency

(Hz)

70.1

59.9

72.8

75.0

85.0

100.4

120.4

60.0

56.3

60.3

72.2

75.0

85.1

99.8

120.0

60.0

70.1

75.0

85.0

100.6

75.0

56.2

60.0

59.9

60.0

75.0

85.0

60.0

65.0

70.0

75.0

66.7

74.6

74.9

75.1

60.0

71. 2

72.0

66.0

76.0

76.1

60.0

50.0

59.9

Horizontal

frequency

(kHz)

31.5

37.9

37.5

43.3

51.1

61.3

31.0

31.7

35.2

37.9

48.1

46.9

53.7

63.0

75.7

48.4

56.5

60.0

68.7

80.5

67.5

45.1

47.7

48.3

64.0

80.0 911

75.0

81.3

87.5

93.8

35.0

49.7

60.2

68.7

64.6

75.1

78.1

61.8

71. 1

81.1

49.7

63.9

31.4

31.5

Sync Polarity

Horizontal

NEG NEG NEG NEG NEG NEG NEG POS NEG POS POS POS POS POS POS POS NEG NEG POS POS NEG POS POS POS POS NEG POS POS POS POS POS POS

POS Sync on G Sync on G Sync on G Sync on G

NEG

– –

C Sync C Sync C Sync

– – – –

NEG

Vertical

NEG NEG NEG NEG NEG NEG NEG

POS

NEG

POS POS POS POS POS POS

POS NEG NEG

POS

POS NEG

POS

Sync on G Sync on G Sync on G Sync on G

NEG NEG

– –

C Sync C Sync C Sync

– – – –

NEG NEG

Presence

Horizontal

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

– – – – – –

– – YES YES

– –

YES YES

Vertical

YES YES YES YES YES

YES

– – – –

YES

– – –

– – – – – – – –

YES YES

Screen mode

NORMAL

(4:3)

YES*

YES YES YES YES YES YES

– –

– – YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

YES*

YES

– –

YES*

YES YES YES YES YES YES

YES*

YES

YES*

YES YES

YES*

TRUE

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – YES YES – – – – – – – – – –

– – – – – – – – – –

– – – –

FULL

(16:9)

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

YES*

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

YES YES YES YES YES

YES*

RGB

select*5DVI

– –

STILL

– –

STILL

– – – –

– – WIDE2 WIDE1

STILL STILL

– –

STILL

– –

STILL

– –

STILL WIDE1 WIDE1 WIDE1 WIDE2

STILL

– – – – – – – – – – – – – –

– – WIDE1 WIDE1

– –

MOTION

NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES

NO YES

NO YES YES

NO YES

NO YES YES

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Other Information

*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

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

Indianapolis, IN 46290

Printed in USA

TOCOM 15954560

THOMSON

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