Multimedia Plasma Monitor
MODEL PDP42H2W
Owner's Manual
TO THE OWNER
Before operating this Plasma Monitor, read this manual thoroughly and operate the Plasma Monitor properly.
This Plasma Monitor provides many convenient features and functions. Operating the Plasma Monitor properly enables you to manage those features and maintains it in better condition for a considerable time.
Improper operation may result in not only shortening the product-life, but also malfunctions, fire hazard, or other accidents.
If your Plasma Monitor seems to operate improperly, read this manual again, check operations and cable connections and try the solutions in the “Trouble-shooting” section of the end of this booklet. If the problem still persists, contact the sales dealer where you purchased the Plasma Monitor or the service center.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
●This Plasma Monitor should be set in the way indicated. If not, it may result in a fire hazard.
●Take appropriate space on the top, sides and rear of the Plasma Monitor cabinet for allowing air circulation and cooling the Plasma Monitor. Minimum distance should be taken. If the Plasma Monitor is to be built into a compartment or similarly enclosed, the minimum distances must be maintained. Do not cover the
ventilation slot on the Plasma Monitor. Heat build-up can reduce the life |
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●If the Plasma Monitor is not to be used for an extended time, unplug the Plasma Monitor from the power outlet.
READ AND KEEP THIS OWNER'S MANUAL FOR LATER USE.
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CAUTION IN INSTALLING
●Handle the Plasma Monitor carefully when installing it and do not drop.
●Locate set away from heat, excessive dust, and direct sunlight.
●For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended to use a trained, authorized dealer. Failure to follow correct mounting procedures could result in damage to the equipment or injury to the installer.
NOTE :
When Plasma Monitor is not used for a long period of time, unlighting dots may be observed. This is caused by characteristic of the Plasma Monitor. If this occurs, turn the Plasma Monitor on and leave it on about 1 hour. These dots will gradually disappear.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL WITH THIS UNIT.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Use only with the car, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damages, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Slots and openings in the back and top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation, to insure reliable operation of the equipment and to protect it from overheating.
Never push objects of any kind into this Plasma Monitor through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the Plasma Monitor.
This Plasma Monitor should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or local power company.
Do not attempt to service this Plasma Monitor yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug this Plasma Monitor from wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a.When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b.If liquid has been spilled into the Plasma Monitor.
c.If the Plasma Monitor has been exposed to rain or water.
d.If the Plasma Monitor does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the Plasma Monitor to normal operation.
e.If the Plasma Monitor has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f.When the Plasma Monitor exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this Plasma Monitor, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the Plasma Monitor is in safe operating condition.
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COMPLIANCE
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number |
: PDP42H2W |
Trade Name |
: Sanyo |
Responsible party |
: SANYO Manufacturing Corporation |
Address |
: 3333 Sanyo Road, Forrest City, AR 72335 |
Telephone No. |
: (870) 633-5030 |
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.
AC POWER CORD REQUIREMENT
The AC Power Cord supplied with this Plasma Monitor meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it.
AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada :
AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Underwriters
Laboratories (UL) and certified by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA). AC Power Cord has a grounding-type AC line plug. This is a safety feature to be sure that the
plug will fit into the power outlet. Do not try to defeat this safety feature. Should you be
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unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician.
THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHOULD BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
CARE FOR USING PLASMA MONITOR
●Do not bump or scratch the panel surface as this causes flaws on the surface of the screen.
●Do not display one non-movement still picture on the screen for a long time. Otherwise, an afterimage or ghost may appear on a part of the panel. To prevent this symptoms, apply the screen saver function in the Plasma Monitor.
●There may be some tiny black points and/or blight points on the Plasma Display Panel. These points are normal.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREPARATION |
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NAME OF EACH PART OF PLASMA MONITOR 7 |
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SETTING-UP PLASMA MONITOR |
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COMPUTER MODE |
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SELECTING INPUT SOURCE |
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SELECTING COMPUTER SYSTEM |
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PC ADJUSTMENT |
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CONNECTING PLASMA MONITOR |
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VIDEO MODE |
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TERMINALS OF PLASMA MONITOR |
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SELECTING INPUT SOURCE |
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CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT |
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CONNECTING TO COMPONENT VIDEO EQUIPMENT |
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CONNECTING TO COMPUTER |
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BEFORE OPERATION |
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SETTING |
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OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL |
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PICTURE SETUP |
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INITIAL SETUP |
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SCREEN SAVER FUNCTION |
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INFORMATION MENU |
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BASIC OPERATION |
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TURNING ON / OFF PLASMA MONITOR |
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OFF TIMER |
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WIDE SCREEN OPERATION |
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SELECTING INPUT SOURCE |
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PICTURE IMAGE LEVEL SELECT |
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OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU |
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PICTURE ADJUSTMENT |
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SOUND ADJUSTMENT |
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SCREEN ADJUSTMENT |
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APPENDIX |
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TROUBLESHOOTING |
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FUNCTIONS OF PRODUCT SAFETY FEATURES |
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
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TRADEMARKS
●Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer,Inc.
●IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc.
●Each name of corporations or products in the owner's manual is a trademark or a registered trademark of its respective corporation.
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PREPARATION
NAME OF EACH PART OF PLASMA MONITOR
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q Plasma Display Panel
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eMAIN ON–OFF Switch
Used to turn Plasma Monitor on or off. (P18)
r POWER indicator
Lights in green when power is on.
Lights in red when the power is off with the Remote Control Unit (standby mode), or the Plasma Monitor is in Power save mode. (P18)
tOFF TIMER indicator
Lights in red when the Off timer function is on. (P19)
y Infrared Remote Receiver
uLight Sensor
Detects the ambient light to adjust the display brightness and contrast. (P34)
iCURSOR (Up e/Down d) buttons
Used to select an item on the On-Screen Menu. (P23)
oCURSOR (Left 7/Right 8) /VOLUME +/- buttons
Used to set or adjust the menu data on the On-Screen Menu or adjust volume. (P23, 27)
!0INPUT/ OK button
Used to select input source or execute the selected menu on the On-Screen Menu. (P21, 23)
!1MENU button
Used to open or close the On-Screen Menu. (P23)
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NAME OF EACH PART OF PLASMA MONITOR
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rTerminals and Connectors (Bottom Left)
(Refer to P12)
tTerminals and Connectors (Bottom Center)
(Refer to P12)
y Power Cord Connector
u Speaker Output Terminals (Right Side)
Terminals for Service
These terminals cannot be used in this equipment.
NOTE:
This Plasma Monitor detects internal temperature and automatically controls operating power of Cooling Fans.
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PREPARATION
SETTING-UP PLASMA MONITOR
CONNECTING AC POWER CORD
This Plasma Monitor uses nominal input voltages of 100120 V AC. It is designed to work with single-phase power systems having a grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not plug into any other type of power system.
Consult your authorized dealer or service station if you are not sure of the type of power supply being in use. Connect the Plasma Monitor to the peripheral equipment before turning on the Plasma Monitor. (Refer to P13 ~ 15 for connection.)
CAUTION
For safety, unplug the AC Power Cord when the appliance is not used.
Table Top Stand
Connect the AC Power Cord (supplied) to the Plasma Monitor. The AC outlet must be near this equipment and easily accessible.
NOTE ON THE POWER CORD
The AC Power Cord must meet the requirement of the country where you use the Plasma Monitor. Confirm the AC plug type with the chart below and the proper AC Power Cord must be used.
If the supplied AC Power Cord does not match the AC outlet, contact your sales dealer.
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(120 V AC)
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PREPARATION
INSTALLATION OF THE SPEAKERS
CAUTION IN INSTALLATION
●It is recommended that the installation work be done by more than two people.
●When holding (moving or lifting) the Plasma Monitor, hold the Monitor's body. Do not handle it by holding the attached accessory parts (the Speakers), otherwise it may result in damage of the products.
●Leave sufficient space for the installation work.
Installation Procedures
1 Before installation of the Speakers, check all the parts below are contained in the package.
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NOTE :
It is not required to differentiate the Right Speaker and the Left Speaker.
Large Screws
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Install the soft tape on the side of each speaker to contact the Plasma Monitor and fix the speakers to the Plasma |
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Soft Tape
4 Connect the Speakers and the Plasma Monitor with the speaker cables.
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Take off the outer shield of the cable end and twist the inside wires before connecting to the Plasma Monitor as above.
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Hold the terminal tab until the twisted wires is fully inserted into the hole.
CAUTION IN HANDLING THE SPEAKERS
●Do not input over specified power otherwise damaging the Speakers and fire hazard may result.
●Do not locate under direct sun light or moistened place, the Speakers may be damaged.
●The Speakers are not provided with internal magnetic shield. Take a distance from equipment or appliances that are influenced by magnetic field.
●For cleaning, please wipe lightly with a soft cloth. For heavy stains, carefully wipe with a cloth diluted neutral detergent and finish off with a dry cloth.
●Wiping with a cloth containing oil or thinner may damage the fine surface. If using a chemically treated cloth, please follow the instructions carefully.
●Do not spray volatile substances or any liquid, nor put rubber, adhesive tape, or vinyl object on the unit for long periods of time. It may cause permanent damage to the unit or the fine surface.
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CONNECTING PLASMA MONITOR
TERMINALS OF PLASMA MONITOR
This Plasma Monitor has INPUT and OUTPUT terminals on its left and right sides and back for connecting computers and video equipment. Refer to P13 to 15 for connections.
Side (Left)
qAV 3 IN Input Jacks
Connect video and audio outputs from a video equipment. (Refer to P13.)
●AUDIO R and L(MONO) (RCA-type)
●VIDEO (RCA-type)
●S-VIDEO (Mini DIN 4-type)
NOTE:
Video input jacks have the following priority.
When 2 cables are connected to one of the inputs and the other inputs are disconnected, S-VIDEO jack has priority over VIDEO jack.
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wDVI-D (HDCP/PC) IN Input Terminals
Connect DVI-D and audio outputs to these terminals. (Refer to P15.)
●AUDIO R/L (Stereo Mini Jack)
●DVI-D (Digital)
eCOMPUTER IN Input Terminals
Connect computer and audio outputs to these terminals. (Refer to P15.)
●AUDIO R/L (Stereo Mini Jack)
●RGB (D-SUB)
rHEADPHONE Jack
Connect a headphone (stereo).
NOTE:
The Speaker Outoput Terminals are provided for both sides of the Plasma Monitor in addition to the terminals described above.
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CONNECTING PLASMA MONITOR
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Connect another monitor, a video recorder or an external audio amplifier to these jacks. (Refer to P13~15)
●VIDEO (BNC-type)
●VIDEO (RCA-type)
●AUDIO R and L (RCA-type)
These terminals are outputs for:
•Video and audio signals from VIDEO1-3 inputs
•Audio signals from PC ,DVI-D and COMPONENT1/2 IN inputs (Not for video signals)
wAV 1 IN or AV 2 IN Input Jacks
Connect video and audio outputs from a video equipment. (Refer to P13)
●VIDEO (BNC-type)
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●AUDIO R and L (RCA-type)
eCOMPONENT1 IN Input Jacks
Connect component video and audio outputs to these jacks. (Refer to P14)
●COMPONENT (BNC-type)
●AUDIO R and L (RCA-type)
rCOMPONENT2 IN Input Jacks
Connect component video and audio outputs to these jacks. (Refer to P14)
●COMPONENT (RCA-type)
●AUDIO R and L (RCA-type)
NOTE:
Video input jacks have the following priority.
When 2 or 3 cables are connected to one of the inputs and the other inputs are disconnected, S-VIDEO jack has priority over VIDEO jack, and BNC jack has priority over RCA jack.
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CONNECTING PLASMA MONITOR
CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT
Cables used for connection
•Video Cable (BNC x 1)
•Video Cable (RCA x 3)
•S-VIDEO Cable
•Audio Cable (RCA x 2)
( Cables are not supplied with this Plasma Monitor.)
NOTE :
When connecting the Plasma Monitor, AC Power Cords of both the Plasma Monitor and external equipment should be disconnected from the AC outlet.
Video Source (example)
Video Cassette Recorder |
Video Disc Player |
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CONNECTING PLASMA MONITOR
CONNECTING TO COMPONENT VIDEO EQUIPMENT
Cables used for connection (Cables are not supplied with this Plasma Monitor.)
•Video Cable (RCA x 3) or (BNC x 3)
•Audio Cable (RCA x 2)
•BNC/RCA Adapters (BNC x 3, Supplied)
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Audio Cable
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External Audio
Equipment
Audio Speaker
(stereo)
Audio Amplifier
NOTE :
When connecting the Plasma Monitor, AC Power Cords of both the Plasma Monitor and external equipment should be disconnected from the AC outlet.
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