Venturer PDV28420C User Manual
PDV28420C
42" Plasma TV
Owner's Manual
811-284291W021
Printed in China
CAUTION
• DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
RE PL ACED. RE PL ACE ON LY WIT H T HE SAME OR
EQUIVALENT TYPE.
• TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF WALL OUTLET,
THEN FULLY INSERT.
• US E OF CO NT R OL S OR A DJ U ST M EN T S O R
PE RFO RMANC E OF PROC EDU RES OTH ER THA N
TH OS E SPEC IF IED MAY RE SULT IN HA ZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
WARNING :
• TO PREVENT FI RE OR SHOCK HA ZA RD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT
PLACE OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS ON OR NEAR
THIS UNIT.
• SHOULD ANY TROUBLE OCCUR, DISCONNECT THE
AC POWER CO RD AN D RE FER S ERVI CI NG TO A
QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
WARNING: Changes or modificati ons to this unit
not expressly app rove d by pa rty re sp onsible for
compliance could void the user authority to operate
the unit.
PLACEMENT INFORMATION
• Do not use this unit in places which are extremely
hot, cold, dusty or humid.
• Do not restrict the air ow of this unit by placing it
somewhere with poor air ow, by covering it with a
cloth, or by placing it on bedding or carpeting.
SAFETY INFORMATION
• When connec ting or disconnecting the AC power
cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the
cord may damage it and create a hazard.
• When you are not going to use the unit for a long
period of time, disconnect the AC power cord.
CONDENSATION INFORMATION
• When left in a heated room where it is warm and
damp, water droplets or condensation may form
inside the equipment. When there is condensation
inside the unit, the unit may not function normally.
Let the unit stand for 1-2 hours before turning the
power on or gradually heat the room and allow the
unit to dry before use.
RATING PLATE LOCATION
The rating plate is located on the rear of the unit.
FCC STATEMENTS
NOTE: This unit 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 provid e reas onable protec tion against harmful
inter feren ce in a residential installation. This unit
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
communication. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this unit does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the unit o and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increa se the separati on b et ween the unit and
receiver.
- Connect the unit into an outlet on a circuit dierent
from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Con sult the de al er or an experienced radio /T V
technician for help.
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHO CK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RE FER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
tr ia ngle is inte nd ed to aler t the user to
the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sucient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 a dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
I n s t a l l i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
ap parat us (Includ ing amp lif iers) that
produce heat.
9) Do not defect the safety purpose of the
pol ariz ed or gro undi ng- type pl ug. 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
is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your wall outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the AC power cord from being
wa lke d on or p inch ed pa rtic ula rly at
plugs, convenience receptacles and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) On l y use attachments / acces so ri es
specied by the manufacturer.
12) Use on ly wit h a ca rt , stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by
the manufac tu rer, or sold
with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when
movi ng the cart / app aratus
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 ser vice
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as the AC power cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has spilled or objects
have fa llen int o the appa ratu s, or the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................... 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 2
QUICK INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 4
ACCESSORIES ..................................................................................................................... 5
GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................ 5
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE ...................................................................................... 6 - 8
CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 9 - 13
Connecting a Antenna / Cable / Satellite ....................................................................................................................................9
Connecting an A / V Device .................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Connecting Devices with a Composite (Yellow RCA-Type) Video Output ........................................................................ 10
Connecting Devices with a Composite (Yellow RCA-Type) Video Input ........................................................................... 10
Connecting a High Denition (HD) Source Using HDMI Connection ................................................................................... 11
Connecting a High Denition (HD) Source Using Component Connection .................................................................... 11
Connecting a PC ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting an Audio Amplier ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Connecting the AC Power Cord ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
USING HEADPHONES ...................................................................................................... 13
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................. 14
Installing the Base Stand ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Mounting on the Wall ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
TV SETUP .................................................................................................................................. 15 - 21
Video Menu .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Audio Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
TV Menu .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 - 19
Parental Menu ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20 - 21
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................... 22
LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 23-24
DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION NOTICE .................................................................................... 25
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Whe n you turn on your tel evision set for the first
time, be sure to place it on a solid stable surface. To
avoid danger, do not expose the TV to water or a heat
source (e.g. lamp, candle, radiator). Do not obstruct
the ventilation grid at the rear and be sure to leave
sucient gaps around the unit as shown.
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4"
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TURNING THE UNIT ON FOR THE FIRST TIME
The rst time you turn the unit on, it will go directly to the setup mode. Simply follow the screen prompts as shown
below to tune in the channels.
1. When the screen appears as below, press the ENTER
button to start the wizard.
2. Use the
/ button to move to dierent language,
press the ENTER button to select the desired
language.
QUICK INSTALLATION
3. Use the / button to select the tuner mode and
press the ENTER button to conrm.
4. Use the / button to select the scan mode and
press the ENTER button to start scan. The system will
automatically start to scan and preset all available
stations.
5. After scanning has nished, the TV will display the
rst station stored.
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ACCESSORIES
Please check and identify the supplied accessories.
Remote Control (with batteries) ................................................................................................................................................ x 1
AC Power Cord ................................................................................................................................................................................. x 1
Screw for Base Stand ...................................................................................................................................................................... x 4
GETTING STARTED
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
• Point the remote control at the remote sensor located on the unit.
• When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared remote sensor may be degraded,
causing unreliable operation.
• The recommended eective distance for remote operation is about 16 feet (5 meters).
TO INSTALL BATTERIES
1. Open the battery door. 2. Insert 2 “AAA” batteries.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When the batteries become weak, the operating distance of the remote control is greatly reduced and you will
need to replace the batteries.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
NOTES
• If the remote control is not going to be used for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by
battery leakage corrosion.
• Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix ALKALINE, standard (CARBON-ZINC) or rechargeable (NICKELCADMIUM) batteries.
• Always remove batteries as soon as they become weak.
• Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the remote control.
• WARNING : Do not dispose of batteries in a re. Batteries may explode or leak.
WARNING : Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
Many universal remote controls have a “learning” feature. We recommend you use that feature to program the
remote control.
For any questions or problems related to programming a universal remote control, you must contact the
customer service department of the universal remote control manufacturer for assistance, or refer to the
instructions included with the universal remote control. We cannot oer assistance in programming universal
remote controls.
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE
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REMOTE CONTROL
1. / I (STANDBY / ON) Button
Press to turn ON the unit or put it in STANDBY (OFF)
mode.
2. TV Button
Press to switch to TV mode.
AV Button
Press to switch to source connected to AV 1 / AV 2
(composite) inputs.
HD Button
Pres s to swit ch to sou rce con nec ted to YUV
(component) inputs and HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 inputs.
DISPLAY Button
Press to change disc status information displayed
on the screen.
3. Number (0 - 9) Buttons
4. •[dot]Button
Press to enter digital sub-channels. (i.e. 11.3 or
12.7)
5. MENU Button
Press to display the on-screen TV menu.
6. VOLUME (- / +) Buttons
Press to adjust the volume level.
7. CURSOR (
, , , ) Buttons
Press to highlight selections on a menu screen and
adjust certain settings.
ENTER Button
Press to conrm selections on a menu screen.
8. CC Button
Press to activate the Closed Captioning feature.
This function only works on programs broadcasted
with captions.
9. EXIT Button
Press to exi t the TV SET UP men u and retur n
directly to normal viewing.
10. SLEEP Button
Press to set the SLEEP timer. The unit will remain
on for the time that is set, and will automatically
shut o afterwards.
11. FUNCTION Button
Press to switch between TV / AV 1 / AV 2 / YUV in /
PC in / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2.
12. LAST CH Button
Press to switch repeatedly between the last two
channels displayed.
13. MUTE
Button
Press to turn o the sound.
14. CH
/ CH Buttons
Press / to change the channels.
15. MTS Buttom
Press to switch between MONO sound, STEREO
sound and Secondary Audio Program (SAP).
16. PICTURE Button
Press to select from preset screen display settings
to ma tch the typ e of show you are watc hing
(Personal / Soft / Movie / Standard / Dynamic).
17. SOUND Button
Press to select from preset sound settings to match
the type of show you are watching (Standard /
Personal / Theater / Voice / Music).
18. FORMAT Button
Press to select the picture format.
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CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE
FRONT & SIDE VIEWS
1. / I (STD.BY / ON) Button
Turns the unit on and o.
2. MENU Button
Enters the on-screen TV menu.
3. FUNCTION Button
Selects TV / AV 1 / AV 2 / YUV in / PC in / HDMI 1 /
HDMI 2.
4. CH
/ CH Buttons
Confirms selections on the T V menu screen and
changes the TV channels.
5. - VOL + Controls
Adjusts the volume level.
6. Removable Stand
7. Color Screen
8. Speaker
9. Remote Sensor
Receives the remote control signal.
Standby Indicator
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE
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REAR VIEW
10. VIDEO OUT Jack (AV OUT)
AUDIO OUT (Left / Right) Jacks (AV OUT)
11. MONITOR / VGA Jack (PC IN)
12. AC Socket
13. HDMI IN Jacks (HDMI IN 1 / HDMI IN 2)
14. AUDIO Jack (PC IN)
15. COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y / PB / PR) Jacks
(YUV IN)
16. AUDIO IN (Left/Right) Jacks (AV IN 2)
17. VIDEO IN Jack (AV IN 2)
18. AUDIO IN (Left / Right) Jacks (YUV IN)
19. VIDEO IN Jack (AV IN 1)
20. PHONES Jack
21. TV ANTENNA Terminal
22. AUDIO IN (Left / Right) Jacks (AV IN 1)
23. S-VIDEO Jack (AV IN 1)
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