Plasma Monitor Operation Manual Model P42A For the specifications of your plasma monitor, refer to "Model Infromation" section at the end of this manual.
Important Information Precautions 2. Do not use this unit’s polarized plug with extension cords or outlets unless the prongs can be completely inserted. 3. Do not expose the unit to water or moisture. 4. Avoid damage to the power cord, and do not attempt to modify the power cord. 5. Unplug the power cord during electrical storms or if the unit will not be used over a long period. 6. Do not open the cabinet which has potentially dangerous high voltage components inside.
your investment in this plasma monitor, please adhere to the following guidelines and recommendations for minimizing the occurrence of image burn: * Always enable and use your computer’s screen saver function during use with a computer input source. * Display a moving image whenever possible. * Change the position of the menu display from time to time. * Always power down the monitor when you are finished using it.
• Assurez-vous de mettre en marche et d’utliser l’économisateur d’écran chaque fois que c’est possible lorsque vous l’utilisez avec une source d’entrée d’ordinateur. • Affichez une image en mouvement aussi souvent que possible. • Changer la position de l’affichage de menu de temps à autre. • Coupez toujours l’alimentation lorsque vous avez terminé d’utiliser la moniteur.
Contents Installation ...................................................... 6 Function Settings Menu ........................................... 24 Setting the power management for computer images ..... 24 POWER/STANDBY indicator ................................... 24 Setting the Input Skip ................................................. 24 Reducing burn-in of the screen .................................. 24 Setting Closed Caption ..............................................
Installation You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasma monitor in one of the following two ways: * While it is upright. (See Drawing A) * As it is laid down with the screen face down (See Drawing B). Lay the protective sheet, which was wrapped around the monitor when it was packaged, beneath the screen surface so as not to scratch the screen face. * Do not touch or hold the screen face when carrying the unit. • This device cannot be installed on its own.
Cable Management Operating Range * Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m/ 23ft. from the front of the monitor’s remote control sensor and at horizontal and vertical angles of up to approximately 30°. * The remote control operation may not function if the monitor’s remote control sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or strong artificial light, or if there is an obstacle between the sensor and the remote control.
Part Names and Function Front View MENU/ENTER MENU/ENTER 7 VOLUME DOWN UP LEFT/- RIGHT/+ INPUT SELECT /EXIT VOLUME DOWN UP LEFT/ - 6 RIGHT/+ INPUT SELECT /EXIT 5 4 q Power Turns the monitor’s power on and off. 1 3 2 t LEFT/– and RIGHT/+ Enlarges or reduces the image. Functions as the CURSOR ( / ) buttons in the On-Screen Menu (OSM) mode. w Remote sensor window Receives the signals from the remote control. y VOLUME DOWN and UP Adjusts the volume.
Rear View/ Terminal Board C D E F G H A B I F DVD2/ HD2, RGB2 DVD2/ HD2: You can connect DVDs, High Definition sources, Laser Discs, etc. here. This input can be set for use with an RGB or component source. (see page 21) RGB2: You can connect an analog RGB signal and the syncronization signal. A AC IN Connect the included power cord here. B EXT SPEAKER L and R Connect speakers (optional) here. Maintain the correct polarity.
Remote Control q POWER ON/STANDBY Switches the power on/standby. (This does not operate when POWER/STANDBY indicator of the main unit is off.) w OFF TIMER Activates the off timer for the unit. e DISPLAY Displays the source settings on the screen. r WIDE Automatically detects the signal and sets the aspect ratio. Wide button is not active for all signals. t MENU/ENTER Press this button to access the OSM controls. Press this button during the display of the main menu to go to the sub menu.
Basic Operations POWER OFF TIMER To turn the unit ON and OFF: 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 2. Press the Power button (on the unit). The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator turns red and the standby mode is set. 3. Press the POWER ON button (on the remote control) to turn on the unit. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will light up (green) when the unit is on. 4. Press the POWER STANDBY button (on the remote control) or the Power button (on the unit) to turn off the unit.
WIDE Operations Wide Screen Operation (manual) 2.35:1 size screen With this function, you can select one of six screen sizes. When viewing videos or digital video discs 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the WIDE button again. The screen size switches as follows: Original image Information is lost on both sides. The squeezed film image is expanded to fulfill the entire screen at a ratio of 2.35:1.
Wide Screen Operation with Computer Signals Information Supported resolution See page 7 of Model Information for details on the display output of the various VESA signal standards supported by the monitor. When 852 (848) dot 480 line wide VGA* signals with a vertical frequency of 60 Hz and horizontal frequency of 31.7 (31.0) kHz are input Select an appropriate setting for RGB SELECT mode referring to the“Table of Signals Supported” on page 7 of Model Information.
OSM (On Screen Menu) Controls Menu Operations The following describes how to use the menus and the selected items. 1. Press the MENU/ENTER button on the remote control to display the MAIN MENU. MAIN MENU PICTURE SET UP AUDIO FUNCTION IMAGE ADJ. SIGNAL INFO. SEL. MENU/ENTER OK EXIT EXIT 2. Press the cursor buttons ▲ ▼ on the remote control to highlight the menu you wish to enter. 3. Press the MENU/ENTER button on the remote control to select a sub menu or item.
Menu Tree :Shaded areas indicate the default value. ←→ : Press the or button to adjust. The default value is at the center. Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 PICTURE PICTURE MEMORY CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT NR COLOR TEMP.
Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 FUNCTION POWER MGT. INPUT SKIP PDP SAVER CLOSED CAPTION CAPTION CONT ON←→OFF ON←→OFF MANUAL/AUTO PEAK BRIGHT 100%/75%/50%/25% ORBITER OFF/AUTO1/AUTO2 INVERSE/WHITE OFF/INVERSE/WHITE SCREEN WIPER ON/OFF SOFT FOCUS OFF/LEVEL1-4 OSM ORBITER ON/OFF OSM CONTRAST LOW/NORMAL OFF/CAPTION1-4/TEXT1-4 LOW/NORMAL Sub menu Sub menu 2 Main menu Sub menu 3 Sub menu 3 Sub menu 4 Sub menu 4 SIGNAL INFO.
Picture Settings Menu Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can be adjusted as desired. Example: Adjusting the contrast Storing picture settings This function allows you to store in memory the current input signal and PICTURE menu settings and to recall these settings when necessary. There are six picture memories, and notes of up to 15 characters can be added to each. Example: Storing picture settings at MEMORY1 On “CONTRAST” of “PICTURE” menu, adjust the contrast.
Setting the color temperature Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma display. Example: Setting “HIGH” Changing the Gamma Curve This feature adjusts the brightness of the midtone areas while keeping shadows and highlights unchanged. Example: Setting “2.3” On “COLOR TEMP.” of “PICTURE” menu, select “HIGH”. On “GAMMA” of “PICTURE” menu, select “2.3”. PICTURE : OFF PICTURE MEMORY CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR R TINT : OFF NR : HIGH COLOR TEMP. : 2.
Adjusting the pedestal level (black level) This feature adjusts the video black level in a video image. Example: Setting “3.75%” Setting the picture to suit the movie The film image is automatically discriminated and projected in an image mode suited to the picture. [NTSC, PAL, PAL60, 480I (60Hz), 525I (60Hz), 576I (50Hz), 625I (50Hz), 1035I (60Hz), 1080I (60Hz) only] Example: Setting the “CINEMA MODE” to “OFF” On “SET UP LEVEL” of “PICTURE” menu, select “3.75%”.
Audio Settings Menu Image Adjust Settings Menu Adjusting the treble, bass and left/right balance and audio input select The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted to suit your tastes. Example: Adjusting the bass Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture Adj The position of the image can be adjusted and flickering of the image can be corrected. Example: Adjusting the vertical position in the normal mode On “BASS” of “AUDIO” menu, adjust the bass.
SET UP Settings Menu Checking the signal being transmitted to RGB1 terminal Use this to confirm the signal being transmitted to the RGB1 terminal. It is set to RGB and can not be adjusted. Setting the language for the menus The menu display can be set to one of eight languages. Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH” On “LANGUAGE” of “SET UP” menu, select “DEUTSCH”.
Setting the video signal format Use these operations to set the color systems of composite video signals or Y/C input signals. Example: Setting the color system to “3.58 NTSC” Information 䡵 RGB SELECT modes One of these 7 modes must be selected in order to display the following signals correctly. AUTO: Select the suitable mode for the specifications of input signals as listed in the table “Computer input signals supported by this system” on page 7 of Model Information.
Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on the screen on which nothing is displayed when the screen is set to the 4:3 size. Example: Setting “GRAY LEVEL” to “5” Information 䡵 DISPLAY OSM settings ON: The on-screen menu appears. OFF: The on-screen menu does not appear. If you press the DISPLAY button on the remote control for more than 3 seconds the main menu will appear and can be set (although it is not ON).
Function Settings Menu Setting the power management for computer images This energy-saving (power management) function automatically reduces the monitor’s power consumption if no operation is performed for a certain amount of time. Example: Turning the power management function on Setting the Input Skip When this is ON, signals which are not present will be skipped over and only pictures whose signals are being transmitted will be displayed.
PEAK BRIGHT Use this to activate the brightness limiter. Example: Setting “PEAK BRIGHT” to “75%” Information 䡵 INVERSE/WHITE Settings OFF: Inverse/white mode does not function. INVERSE: The picture is displayed alternately between positive image and negative image. WHITE: The entire screen turns white. On “PEAK BRIGHT” of “PDP SAVER” menu, select “75%”. PDP SAVER : 75% PEAK BRIGHT : OFF ORBITER : OFF INVERSE/WHITE : OFF SCREEN WIPER : OFF SOFT FOCUS : ON OSM ORBITER : LOW OSM CONTRAST SEL. ADJ.
OSM ORBITER Use this to set OSM menu shift. Example: Setting “OSM ORBITER” to “OFF” Information 䡵 CLOSED CAPTION settings OFF: This exits the closed caption mode. CAPTION1~4: Text is superimposed. TEXT1~4: Text is displayed in full screen. A closed caption signal may not be decoded in the following signature; 1. when a video tape has been dubbed. 2. when the signal reception is weak. 3. when the signal reception is nonstandard.
External Control Pin Assignments Application mini D-Sub 15-pin connector (Analog) These specifications cover the communications control of the plasma monitor by external equipment. RGB 1 Connections 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 Connections are made as described below. External equipment e.g., Personal computer Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Display Connector on the plasma monitor side: EXTERNAL CONTROL connector. Use a crossed (reverse) cable.
Troubleshooting If the picture quality is poor or there is some other problem, check the adjustments, operations, etc., before requesting service. Symptom Mechanical sound is heard. The unit emits a crackling sound. Picture is disturbed. Sound is noisy. Remote control operates erroneously. The remote control does not work. Monitor’s power does not turn on when the remote control’s power button is pressed.
Model Information For the operation of your plasma monitor, refer to “Operation Manual”.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES DE SÉCURITÉ A lire avant de faire fonctionner l’appareil 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Lire ces instructions. Garder ces instructions. Respecter tous les avertissements. Suivre toutes les instructions. Ne pas utiliser cet appareil près de l’eau. Nettoyer seulement avec un chiffon sec. Ne pas boucher les ouvertures d’aération. Installer selon les instructions du fabricant 8.
Important Information Warning NOTE: When you connect a computer to this monitor, use an RGB cable including the ferrite core on both ends of the cable. And regarding DVI and power cable, attach the supplied ferrite cores. If you do not do this, this monitor will not conform to mandatory FCC standards. Attaching the ferrite cores: Set the ferrite cores on both ends of the DVI cable (not supplied), and both ends of the power cable (supplied). Close the lid tightly until the clamps click.
Recommandations importantes Avertissement Attention Ne pas utiliser dans une salle d’ordinateurs telle que définie dans la Norme pour la protection des ordinateurs électroniques/appareils de traitement des données ANSI/ NFPA75. Cet modèle est fait pour être utilisé avec les accessoires optionnels suivants. Toute utilisation avec d’autres accessoires optionnels peut entraîner une instabilité pouvant causer des blessures.
Specifications Color Processing Signals Synchronization Range Input Signals Input Terminals RGB Visual 1 (Analog) Visual 2 (Analog) Visual 3 (Digital) Video Visual 1 Visual 2 Visual 3 DVD/HD/DTV Visual 1 Visual 2 Visual 3 Audio External Control Sound output Power Supply Current Rating Power Consumption Dimensions 2.13" (54) 36.3" (921) Horizontal : 15.5 to 110 kHz (automatic : step scan) Vertical : 50.0 to 120.0 Hz (automatic : step scan) RGB, NTSC (3.58/4.
Table of Signals Supported 42Wide VGA Supported resolution • When the screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 640 dots 480 lines signal (42Wide VGA). (Except for *2, *4) • When the screen mode is FULL, each signal is converted to a 853 dots 480 lines signal (42Wide VGA).
*1 *2 *3 *4 *5 Only when using a graphic accelerator board that is capable of displaying 852 480. Display only 400 lines with the screen center of the vertical orientation located at the center. The picture is displayed in the original resolution. The picture will be compressed for other signals. Aspect ratio is 5:4. This signal is converted to a 600 dots 480 lines signal. Normally the RGB select mode suite for the input signals is set automatically.
Limited Warranty Plasma Monitors Dukane Audio Visual Products Corp warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms and, subject to the conditions set forth below, agrees to repair or replace (at Dukanes’ sole option) any part of the enclosed unit which proves defective. Replacement parts or products may be new or refurbished and will meet specifications of the original parts or products.
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