Sylvania 6842PF M User Manual
PLASMA DISPLAY
Owner’s Manual
6842PF M
Before you can view a picture on the plasma display, you
must first connect the unit to an external video source.
See page 18 of the owner’s manual.
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH SET-UP
OR OPERATING AFTER READING OWNER’S MANUAL,
PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-605-8453, OR VISIT
OUR WEB SITE AT
http://www.SylvaniaConsumerElectronics.com.
2
CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE
PA RTS 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
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE
APPLIANCE.
The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype 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.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, 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.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time.
14. 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 damaged, 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.
15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
appliance to rain or moisture.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RADIO-TV INTERFERENCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FCC WARNING-
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause
harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate
this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
The serial number of this product may be found on the back of this unit. No others have the same serial number as yours. You
should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid
identification in case of theft.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Date of Purchase
Dealer
Dealer Address
PORTABLE CART WARNING
S3126A
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When moving the plasma display
Due to the weight of this plasma display, two people should be used when moving it. Both people
should make sure to grasp the top of the display
with one hand and the base of the display with
the other hand, as in the following illustration.
Thank you for purchasing this plasma display.
Please make sure to read this manual before using the plasma display and pay particular
attention to the Safety Instructions enclosed within.
When you have finished reading this manual, store it in a safe place for easy access in the
future.
Regarding This Manual
• Product and company names appearing within
this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
• Although special care has been taken to ensure
that all information contained within this manual
is correct at time of writing, the information is
subject to change without notice.
• Make sure to read the manual carefully and follow all instructions contained within. We will not
be held responsible for any damages caused by
improper use or handling of this product.
• Reproducing this manual by any means, in
whole or in part, is prohibited.
Figure 1
#
CAUTION
• This PDP “6842PF M” is for use only with the
Sanus Systems Model VMPL. Wall Mount.
Using with other wall mounts may result in
instability, causing possible injury.
• When mounting the plasma display with the
Sanus Systems wall mount, make sure to
mount it on the wood studs inside the wall, as
failure to do so may result in instability, causing possible injury.
• Refer to the instruction manual included with
the wall mount for details when securing the
plasma display to the wall.
Optional Accessories
To mount the plasma display on a wall, the following accessory is available:
VISIONMOUNT™ Flat Panel TV Wall Mount from
SANUS SYSTEMS, for large flat panel televisions
(32" to 60"). Refer to page 21 for mounting the
plasma display.
NOTE:
The wall mounts are not supplied with the plasma display.
4
C
ONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
REMOTE CONTROL RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
COMPONENT NAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
MAIN UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
REMOTE CONTROL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
OPERATING THE PLASMA DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
BASIC OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
SELECTING THE INPUT SIGNAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
CHANGING THE ASPECT RATIO (SCREEN MODE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
STILL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
SLEEP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
NAVIGATING THE SET UP MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Layout of the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
ENTERING THE MAIN MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
PICTURE SELECT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Automatically Adjusting the Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Manually Adjusting the Picture Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Initializing the Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
WINDOW SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
SWITCHING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
SETTING THE SCREEN SAVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
EXTERNAL INPUT TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE AV INPUT TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
VIDEO Signal Connection (Basic Signal Transfer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
S-VIDEO Signal Connection (Better Signal Transfer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE COMPONENT INPUT TERMINALS . . . . . . . . . . .19
Component Signal (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) Connection (Best Signal Transfer) . . . . . . . . .19
CONNECTING PLASMA DISPLAY TO AUDIO SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
AUDIO Signal Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
CONNECTING THE POWER CABLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
ATTACHING A WALL MOUNT BRACKET (SOLD SEPARATELY) . . . . . . . . . .21
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
CLEANING THE PLASMA DISPLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
WARNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
REFERENCIA RÁPIDA EN ESPAÑOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
INSTALACIÓN DE LAS PILAS EN EL CONTROL REMOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
NOMBRES DE LOS COMPONENTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
UNIDAD PRINCIPAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
CONTROL REMOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
S
UPPLIED ACCESSORIES
5
CONTENTS / SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES / INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES / REMOTE CONTROL RANGE
I
NSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES
1 Remove the back cover of the remote control
while pressing the tab on the back cover down
with your finger.
2 Insert two AA size batteries, making sure that
the polarities of the batteries match the symbols inside the remote control.
3 Replace the back cover of the remote control.
NOTE:
• Do not inser t a mix of old and new batteries.
• Do not inser t a mix of different brands of batteries
or different types of batteries.
• Always use new, fresh batteries as replacement.
•Never attempt to charge, heat, burn or take apart
batteries.
R
EMOTE CONTROL RANGE
Operate the remote control within a 30 degree angle on both sides of the infrared sensor on the main
unit. You can operate the remote control from a distance of several yards away from the main unit.
NOTE:
Other devices which use infrared beams, sunlight,
fluorescent lights, etc., may affect the range and
effectiveness of the remote control. Make sure the
plasma display is positioned in a place which minimizes interference from them.
POWER
INPUT SELECT
DISPLAY
MENU
PREVIOUS
SLEEP
VOL
MUTE
SCREEN MODE
STILL
With in 30 degreesWith in 30 degrees
Approximately
7.6 yds (7 m)
Approximately 5.5 yds (5 m)Approximately 5.5 yds (5 m)
VOLUME
INPUT SELECT
STANDBY
ON POWER
This product comes with the following accessories:
Please confirm that they are included.
NOTE:
If any of these accessories are missing, please contact your dealer.
P Owner's Manual
(1EMN20890A)
P Remote Control
(NE801UD)
P AA batteries x 2
P Power cable
(WBC0182LTE01)
POWER
INPUT SELECT
DISPLAY
MENU
PREVIOUS
SLEEP
VOL
MUTE
SCREEN MODE
STILL
P
Quick Connection Guide
(1EMN20891)
6
C
OMPONENT NAMES
1 POWER button: Tur ns the power ON or in
STANDBY.
2 ON indicator: Lights up when the power is
ON.
3 STANDBY indicator: Lights up when the
power is in the standby mode. Disappears
when the power is ON.
4 INPUT SELECT button: Selects input termi-
nals.
5 VOLUME
K
(up) / L(down) button:
Increases or decreases the volume.
6 AUDIO OUT: Output terminals for audio.
7
AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO: Input terminals for
an audio and video signal. You can select
either VIDEO or S-VIDEO.
8 COMPONENT: Input terminals for a compo-
nent signal. You can make Y-Pb-Pr progressive or interlaced connection.
9 AC IN terminal: Connect the supplied power
cable for a standard AC outlet.
MAIN UNIT
VOLUME
INPUT SELECT
STANDBY
ON POWER
VOLUME
INPUT SELECT
STANDBY
ON POWER
1
2
3
4
Infrared Sensor
5
Output / Input Terminals
Input Terminals
AC IN
AUDIO
VIDEO2
S-VIDEO2
R
L
67
7
8 9
VIDEO1
AUDIO
S-VIDEO1LR
R
L
AUDIO OUT
R L Y Pb Pr
RLYPbPr
AUDIO
COMPONENT 1
COMPONENT 2
INNER JACKS
Front Rear
Figure 2
Figure 3
7
COMPONENT NAMES
REMOTE CONTROL
1 POWER button: Tu r ns the main power ON
or in STANDBY.
2 VOL
K
(up) / L(down) button: Increases or
decreases the volume.
3 MUTE button: Tur ns the audio off or on.
4 SCREEN MODE button: Selects aspect
ratios available for the screen.
5 STILL button: Pauses the image shown on
the screen.
6 INPUT SELECT button: Selects input termi-
nals.
7
DISPLAY button: Displays the name of the
selected input terminal on the screen.
8 SLEEP button: Sets the sleep timer.
9 MENU button: Accesses the setup menu,
allowing you to access various settings.
10
PREVIOUS button: Moves up one level in
the setup menu.
11
K
(up) / L(down) button: Selects the various
modes in the setup menu.
{(left) / B(right) button: Selects and
adjusts levels for the various settings.
B(enter) button: Also used as the enter
button.
POWER
INPUT SELECT
DISPLAY
MENU
PREVIOUS
SLEEP
VOL
MUTE
SCREEN MODE
STILL
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Figure 4
8
O
PERATING THE PLASMA DISPLAY
BASIC OPERATIONS
The following is a simple explanation of the procedure for turning the power of the display ON or
in STANDBY, and the procedure for selecting the
input signal.
The procedure described here is for the remote
control, however the POWER, INPUT SELECT
and VOLUME buttons on the plasma display can
also be used in the same way.
1 Press the POWER button.
Confirm that the STANDBY indicator is lit
before pressing the POWER button.
The power turns ON and the ON indicator on
the main unit lights up. The STANDBY indicator on the main unit disappears.
2 Select the input signal by pressing the INPUT
SELECT button.
Each time you switch the input, the name of
the selected input terminal is displayed on the
screen for a few seconds.
NOTE:
• "No signal" is displayed on the screen if there is
no input from the selected terminal and there is
no message currently displayed on the screen for
volume adjustment or the setup menu, etc.
• If there is no video signal and there has been no
operation from the remote control or the buttons
on the main unit for more than 15 minutes, the
auto shut-off function activates and the display
switches to standby mode.
POWER
INPUT SELECT
DISPLAY
VOL
MUTE
SCREEN MODE
STILL
POWER
INPUT SELECT
3 Adjust the volume and screen size according
to your requirements.
Perform adjustments to the volume (VOL K/
L
button), screen aspect ratio (SCREEN MODE
button), and picture settings (MENU button).
NOTE:
• When you adjust the volume with the VOL K/
L
button, a message such as the following is displayed on the screen. This message disappears a
few seconds after performing adjustments.
• If you turn the audio mute on, a message slowly
flashes on the screen. At this time, if you press
another button, this flashing stops.
•To turn the audio mute off, either press the MUTE
button again or press the VOLK/Lbutton.
• If you press either the PREVIOUS, K, L, B or {
button in a mode apart from the image adjustment
mode. A message such as the following is displayed.
4 Press the POWER button to turn the power
STANDBY.
The ON indicator on the main unit disappears
and the STANDBY indicator lights up.
NOTE:
•Even if the power is turned STANDBY, the main
unit is in the standby mode. In order to shut the
main power of the display OFF, it is necessary to
remove the Power cable from the power outlet.
9
OPERATING THE PLASMA DISPLAY
POWER
INPUT SELECT
DISPLAY
VOL
MUTE
SCREEN MODE
STILL
INPUT SELECT
DISPLAY
SELECTING THE INPUT SIGNAL
The procedure for selecting the input signal
described here is for use with the remote control.
However, the INPUT SELECT button on the plasma display can also be used in the same way.
Displaying the Current Input Signal
1
Press the DISPLAY button.
The name of the current input terminal is displayed on the screen.
2 To clear the name of the current input terminal,
press the DISPLAY button again or wait for a
few seconds.
NOTE:
•To redisplay the name of the input terminal, press
the DISPLAY button again.
Selecting the Input Signal
1 Press the INPUT SELECT button to select the
input signal.
Each time you switch the input signal, the
name of the selected input terminal is displayed on the display for a few seconds.
The INPUT SELECT button cycles through the
input terminals in the following pattern:
Video 1
(S-Video 1)
Video 2
(S-Video 2)
Component 1
Component 2
NOTE:
• When switching the input signal, audio mute turns
ON temporarily.
• S-VIDEO1 takes preference over the VIDEO 1 jack,
as does S-VIDEO 2 over the VIDEO 2 jack. Therefore,
if there is input to the VIDEO and S-VIDEO terminals
at the same time, the S-VIDEO signal is displayed on
the screen. If the S-VIDEO cable is not connected to
the plasma display, the VIDEO signal will be displayed on the screen.
•Any of the following display formats: 480i, 480p (progressive), 1080i and 720p (progressive) signals can
be connected to the COMPONENT1 and 2 terminals.
If one of these video signals is detected, the format
of the input signal is displayed after the name of the
current input terminal as the following.
•A "No signal" message appears if there is no video
signal and there is no message currently displayed
on the screen for volume adjustment or the setup
menu, etc. If there continues to be no video signal
for some seconds, "No signal" slowly moves around
the screen.
• If there is no video signal and there has been no
operation from the remote control or the buttons on
the main unit for more than 15 minutes, the auto
shut-off function activates and the display switches
to standby mode.
Loading...