Plasma Display PDP-502MXE Operating Instructions
English If you would like to view a video signal with this unit, please make the necessary connections to the optional video box, PDA-5001.
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English Safety Precautions IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
¶ Incorporation of high performance XGA wide plasma panel. Safety Precautions ............................. i The XGA wide panel incorporates pioneering developments that have allowed realization of more than 2.5 times the data capacity of the VGA panel used at the TV broadcasting level until now*. With a definition of 1280 pixels horizontal and 768 pixels vertical, the XGA wide panel provides unsurpassed reproduction of a wide range of images from personal computers.
English Before Proceeding How to Use This Manual This manual is set up to follow the course of actions and operations in the order that would seem most logical for someone setting up this unit.
Before Proceeding English Checking supplied accessories 6 Display stand x 2 Check that the following accessories were supplied.
English Part Names and Functions Main unit Operation panel on the main unit STANDBY/ON Main unit 3 4 INPUT MENU 5 6 ADJUST 7 SET SIZE DISPLAY 1 2 8 9 0 Note Part Names and Functions When optional speakers have been connected, the operation panel on the main unit will not be operable. Main unit 1 Display stand 2 Remote control sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the unit (page 23).
English Part Names and Functions Remote control unit 6 1 STANDBY SCREEN /ON INPUT VIDEO 2 MUTING SIZE 1 Y/C RGB (D-sub) 3 4 3 8 2 RGB (BNC) 7 VOL DISPLAY MENU 9 4 SET 5 1 STANDBY/ON button Press to put the unit in operation or standby mode (page 14). Part Names and Functions Î 6 SCREEN SIZE button Press to manually select the screen size (page 16). 7 MUTING button 2 INPUT buttons Press to mute the volume (page 15). Use to select the input (page 14).
English Part Names and Functions Connection panel For details regarding a specific connection format, refer to the page written in parenthesis. 1 – 2 3 4 5 8 Ω – 16 Ω AUDIO OUTPUT IN IN OUT OUT COMBINATION CONTROL RS-232C 1 SPEAKER (R) terminal Part Names and Functions For connection of an external right speaker. Connect a speaker whose impedance is 8 -16 Ω (page 11).
English Part Names and Functions 9 0 - = ~ – 75Ωj2.2kΩ G [ON SYNC] HD VD B R INPUT3 [H/V SYNC] MAIN POWER OFF ON AC INLET + SPEAKER 8 Ω – 16 Ω L 9 INPUT3 For connection of a personal computer (page 10). 0 Synchronizing signal impedance selector switch Part Names and Functions Depending on the connections made at INPUT3, it may be necessary to set this switch to match the output impedance of the personal computer’s synchronization signal.
English Installation and Connections Installation of the unit 4 Set this unit in the stand. 5 Fix this unit using the supplied washer and bolt. Installation using the supplied display stand Be sure to fix the supplied stand to the installation surface. Use commercially available M8 bolts that are 25 mm longer than the thickness of the installation surface. 1 Fix the supplied stand to the installation surface at each of the 4 prepared holes using commercially available M8 bolts .
Wall-mount installation of the unit This unit has been designed with bolt holes for wall-mount installation, etc.. The installation holes that can be used are shown in the diagram below. (Hole rivets can be removed by turning with a screwdriver, coin or similar tool.) ÷ Please be sure to request installation or mounting of this unit or the installation bracket by an installation specialist or the dealer where purchased.
English Installation and Connections Connection to a personal computer When connecting to INPUT4 Connection method differs depending on the computer type. When connecting, please thoroughly read the computer’s instruction manual. ANALOG R G B INPUT4 OUTPUT (ANALOG R G B ( Before making connections, be sure to make sure that the personal computer’s power and this unit’s main power is off.
Control cord connection Before making connections, be sure to check that the component’s power and the unit’s main power is off. Connecting the speakers This unit is equipped with speaker output jacks for connection to the speaker system (not supplied) specially designed for use with this unit. Refer to the illustrations below when making connections to the speaker terminals on this unit. Notes ÷ Make sure the power is turned off when making connections.
English Installation and Connections 1 Power cord connection Connect a power cord after all component connections have been completed. PDP-502MXE power cord ratings Cord .......................... Cross-sectional area 3 x 1.0 mm2 (According to CEE 13) Connector ................................................... 10 A, 250 V (According to EN60320 Sheet C13) Plug ................................
After components have been connected to INPUT3 or INPUT4, on-screen setup is necessary. Follow the procedure described below and make settings as they apply to the type of components connected. G ON SYNC setup (CLAMP) The RGB video signal is normally composed of 5 signals: R, G, B, HD and VD. With G ON SYNC connection, however, the signal is composed of 3 signals: R, G (G, HD and VD combined) and B.
English Operations 3 Selecting an input source This section explains the basic operation of this unit. Outlined on the following pages is how to turn the main power on and off, put this unit in the operation or standby mode and how to select connected components. Press the appropriate INPUT button on the remote control unit or INPUT on the main unit to select the input. On the main unit, input changes each time INPUT is pressed as follows.
To adjust the volume English Operations To confirm display settings STANDBY/ON STANDBY SCREEN /ON MUTING INPUT SIZE INPUT VIDEO Y/C 1 2 RGB RGB (BNC) (D-sub) 3 4 STANDBY SCREEN /ON VOL VOL +/– MUTING SIZE MENU INPUT ADJUST DISPLAY MENU VIDEO Y/C 1 2 RGB RGB (BNC) (D-sub) 3 4 VOL DISPLAY DISPLAY MENU SET SET SET SIZE DISPLAY Use VOL + or VOL – to adjust the volume of the connected speakers.
English Operations Moving the screen position upward or downward Screen size selection Changing the screen size The size of the picture or the picture’s range projected on the screen can be changed between 4 screen sizes described in the table on this page. During personal computer input (1280 x 1024/60Hz only), when the ZOOM setting is selected, the position of the screen can be adjusted by using 5/∞. Press SCREEN SIZE to select the size.
5 POWER SAVE Using the POWER SAVE function of this unit, the power mode can be automatically put in standby mode when a video or computer signal has not been detected. (An indication will appear on the screen before the standby mode is engaged). 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 2 Press 5/∞ to select POWER SAVE, and press SET. MA I N M E NU P I C T URE S CRE EN A L L RESE T P OW E R S A V E SE T UP English Operations When the setup is finished, press MENU to exit the menu screen.
English Display Panel Adjustments PICTURE mode adjustment items Below are brief descriptions of the options that can be set in the PICTURE mode. Adjusting the picture quality 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. 2 Press 5/∞ to select PICTURE, then press 3.
SCREEN mode adjustment items Below are brief descriptions of the options that can be set in the SCREEN mode. Adjusting the display image 2 Press MENU to display the menu screen. Press 5/∞ to select SCREEN, then press 3. MA I N MENU P I C T URE S CRE EN A L L RESE T P OW E R S A V E SE T UP H. POS I . V . POS I . V. S I ZE C L K F RQ C LK PHS RESE T : ME NU MENU OF F : SEL ECT : : 0 0 : ––– : 0 : 0 “– – –” is displayed if the adjustment is not available.
English Display Panel Adjustments Making the PC image brighter (ABL) 4 Press SET to set the mode to “ON”. “ON” is set when this unit is shipped from the factory. SET U P T E RM I N A L : B N C S E T T I NG : PC : RGB S I GN A L C L AMP : MOD E 1 AB L : ON H . ENH ANC E : 0 0 V . ENH ANC E : EX I T : S E L E C T S E T : C H A NG E Set this mode to “ON” to brighten the image during PC signal input. When ABL is set to “ON”, the brightness of the image will change according to changes in the input signal.
Making the PC image clearer (H/V ENHANCE) Adjust H/V ENHANCE to view a clear image during PC signal input. 2 Press MENU to display the menu screen. The menu screen appears. Resetting the unit to factory set defaults 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. The menu screen appears. 2 Press 5/∞ to select ALL RESET, then press SET. Press 5/∞ to select SET UP, then press SET.
English Additional Information Cleaning Regular cleaning will extend the life and performance of this unit. The recommended way to clean the display and related parts is described below. Inserting the batteries in the remote control unit While pressing down lightly, slide in the direction of the arrow. Before cleaning, be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
English Additional Information Operating range of the remote control unit When operating the remote control unit, point it at the remote sensor (Î) located on the front panel of the main unit. The remote control unit is operable up to 23 feet (7 m) from the unit and within a 30 angle on each side of the sensor. If you are having difficulty with operation of the remote control unit ¶ The remote control unit may not operate if there are objects placed between it and the display.
English Additional Information Problems commonly mistaken as breakdown Problem • The screen is displayed in a small size. • Letter breakup on screen. • A sharp sound is sometimes heard from the cabinet. • Bright portions of image appear to be losing intensity. • Speckles or noise appears on screen. • Stripes appear on the screen. • Operation is not possible. • Sound is heard from inside the unit. Possible Solution • Check the input signal compatibility chart (page 26).
CAUTION Panel sticking and after-image lag INPUT 4 Input • Displaying the same images such as still images for a long time may cause after-image lagging. This may occur in the following two cases. 1. After-image lagging due to remaining electrical load When image patterns with very high peak luminance are displayed for more than 1 minute, after-image lagging may occur due to the remaining electric load. The after-images remaining on the screen will disappear when moving images are displayed.
English Additional Information Supplement 1 PC signal compatibilty table (INPUT3, INPUT4) Resolution (Dot x Line) Vertical frequency Horizontal frequency 640x400 56.4Hz 24.8kHz 640x480 800 x600 832x624 Additional Information 1024x768 70.1Hz 60Hz 31.5kHz 31.5kHz 66.7Hz 35.0kHz 72Hz 75Hz 85Hz 56Hz 37.9kHz 37.5kHz 43.3kHz 35.2kHz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 85Hz 37.9kHz 48.1kHz 46.9kHz 53.7kHz 74.6Hz 49.7kHz 43Hz Interlace 60Hz 4.
Supplement 2 Explanation of Terms Signal assignment of INPUT 4 (Mini D-sub 15 pin socket connector) 5 1 G ON SYNC 15 11 R G B NC (No connection) GND GND GND GND DDC + 5V GND NC (no connection) DDC SDA HD or H/V SYNC VD DDC SCL This indicates a video signal in the form of a synchronization signal added to the G (GREEN) signal of the R.G.B signal. Output + + + + NC (No connection) + + + NC (No connection) + + NC (No connection) + + NC (No connection) VGA VGA is short for “Video Graphics Array”.
Precautions de securite IMPORTANT français ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR Ce symbole de l'éclair, placé dans un triangle équilatéral, a pour but d'attirer l'attention de l'utilisateur sur la présence, à l'intérieur du coffret de l'appareil, de "tensions dangereuses" non isolées d'une grandeur suffisante pour représenter un risque d'électrocution pour les êtres humains. ATTENTION: Pour éviter tout risque d'électrocution, ne pas enlever le couvercle (ni le panneau arrière).
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