Digital Cinema Series Theater Optimized Plasma FPP-61H D20 FPP-50H D20 FPP-42H D20 Operation Manual For the specifications of your plasma monitor refer to the Model Information manual
Important Information Precautions Warnings and Safety Precaution Please read this manual carefully before using your plasma monitor and keep the manual handy for future reference. This plasma monitor is designed and manufactured to provide long, trouble-free service. No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Please see the section “Plasma monitor cleaning procedure” on the next page. The plasma display panel consists of fine picture elements (cells) with more than 99.99 percent active cells.
To avoid damage and prolong operating life: 1. Use only with120V50/60HzAC power. Continued operation at line voltages greater than 120 Volts AC will shorten the life of the unit, and might even cause a fire hazard. 2. Handle the unit carefully when installing it and do not drop. 3. Set the unit away from heat, excessive dust, and direct sunlight. 4. Protect the inside of the unit from liquids and small metal objects.
Recommandations importantes Précautions Veuillez lire avec attention ce manuel avant d’utiliser le moniteur à plasma et le conserver accessible pour s’y référer ultérieurement. ATTENTION RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR MISE EN GARDE: AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’ELECTRO-CUTION, NE PAS DEPOSER LE COUVERCLE, IL N’Y A AUCUNE PIECE UTILISABLE A L’INTERIEUR DE CET APPAREIL. NE CONFIER LES TRAVAUX D’ENTRETIEN QU’A UN PERSONNEL QUALIFIE.
Pour éviter des dommages et prolonger la durée de service de l’appareil: 1. N’utiliser qu’une source d’alimentation de 120 V 50/ 60 Hz CA. Le fait d’utiliser l’appareil en continu à des tensions de ligne supérieures à 120 Volts CA réduit sa durée de vie et risque de provoquer un incendie. 2. Manipuler l’appareil avec soin pendant son déplacement et ne pas le faire tomber. 3. Eloigner l’appareil des endroits chauds, très poussiéreux et exposés en plein soleil. 4.
Contents How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor .... 1 Ventilation Requirements for enclosure mounting .......... 1 How to use the safety metal fittings and the screws for safety metal fittings ................................................. 1 Part Names and Function .................................. 2 Front View .............................................................. 2 Rear View / Terminal Board ...................................... 3 Remote Control ........................................
How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor 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.
Part Names and Function Front View MENU/ENTER MENU/ENTER 7 VOLUME DOWN UP LEFT/- RIGHT/+ INPUT SELECT /EXIT VOLUME DOWN UP POWER/STANDBY 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 VIDEO ( IN/OUT) VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO 3 C AUDIO 1 R (MONO) L D Y DVD1 / HD1 Cb/Pb E Cr/Pr AUDIO 2 R (MONO) L R/ Cr/Pr B/ Cb/Pb HD RGB2 / DVD2 / HD2 G/ Y F VD AUDIO 3 R (MONO) L RGB 3 DV I ( Digital RGB ) H External Control A B IN REMOTE OUT I J K RGB 1 (I N / OUT) G A AC IN Connect the included power cord here. B EXT SPEAKER L and R Connect speakers (optional) here. Maintain the correct polarity.
w RGB/PC Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source. The available sources depend on the setting of “BNC INPUT”. RGB: A RGB/PC1 A RGB/PC2 A RGB/PC3 Remote Control COMP. : A RGB/PC1 A RGB/PC3 POWER STANDBY ON RGB/PC RGB/PC can also be selected using the INPUT SELECT button on the monitor. DVD/HD e DVD / HD Press this button to select DVD/HD as the source. The available sources depend on the setting of “BNC INPUT”. RGB: HD/DVD/DTV VIDEO POSITION / CONTROL MENU/ENTER COMP.
!5 MULTI Not functional for the models covered in this manual. Battery Installation and Replacement Insert the 2 “AAA” batteries, making sure to set them in with the proper polarity. !6 SELECT Not functional for the models covered in this manual. 1.Press and open the cover.
Using the wired remote control mode Connect the remote cable* to the remote control’s remote jack and the “REMOTE IN” terminal on the monitor. When the cable is connected, the mode automatically switches to wired remote control. When the wired remote control mode is used, the remote control can be operated even if no batteries are loaded. Operating Range * Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m/ 23ft.
I ns tallation Computer VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 AUDIO 1 VIDEO 3 Alternate PC connection HDTV Satelite L(MONO) Analog RGB R DVD1/HD1 Y CB /PB AUDIO 2 CR /PR L(MONO) Digital DVI (If available) R RGB 1 R/CR /PR RGB2/DVD2/HD2 Analog YPrPb or RGB Alternate processor connection Faroudja Processor G/Y B/CB /PB HD AUDIO 3 VD L(MONO) Connect using the composite, SVideo and Component inputs . R RGB 3 (Digital RGB) Standard Sources: DVD Satellite VHS Video Games Etc.
Connections VIDEO PR OC ESSOR The primary connection from the video processor to the display is the DVI cable. If an analog signal will be used through the pass-through on the processor (HDTV or PC, for example), the analog RGBHV cables should also be connected. S OURCES DVD – Connect the S-video or component signals to the processor. Interlaced signals are preferred over progressive. VHS – Connect the composite signal to the processor. Video Game – Connect the composite or S-video signal to the processor.
Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog) Pin Configuration and Signal of the RGB 3 Connector (DVI Connector) The unit is equipped with a type of connector commonly used for digital. (This cannot be used for an analog input.) (TMDS can be used for one link only.) 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 RGB 3 Pin No.
Basic Operations POWER DIGITAL ZOOM To turn the unit ON and OFF: Digital zoom specifies the picture position and enlarges the picture. 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 1. Press the POINTER button to display the pointer. ( 2. Press the Power button (on the unit). The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator turns red and the standby mode is set. ) To change the size of the picture: Press the ZOOM+ button and enlarge the picture. The pointer will change to resemble a magnifying ) glass.
OFF TIMER To cancel the off timer: To set the off timer: The off timer can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 1. Press the OFF TIMER button twice in a row. 2. The off timer is canceled. OFF TIMER 1. Press the OFF TIMER button to start the timer at 30 minutes. 0 2. Press the OFF TIMER button to the desired time. 3. The timer starts when the menu turns off. A 30 A 60 A 90 A 120 A 0 Note: After the power is turned off with the off timer ...
WIDE Operations Wide Screen Operation (manual) ZOOM 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 ... The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical direction, maintaining the original proportions. * Use this for theater size (wide) movies, etc. Press the WIDE button again. The screen size switches as follows: A NORMAL A FULL A STADIUM A ZOOM A 2.
Wide Screen Operation with Computer Signals FULL size screen Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4 : 3 image to fill the entire screen. 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the WIDE button again. The screen size switches as follows: The image is expanded in the horizontal and vertical direction. A NORMAL A FULL A ZOOM ZOOM size screen NORMAL size screen (4:3 or SXGA 5:4) When wide signals are input.
OSM(On Screen Menu) Controls Menu Operations 5. The adjustments or the settings that are stored in memory. The change is stored until you change it again. The OSM window is displayed with respect to the screen as shown on the diagram. 6. Repeat steps 2 – 5 to adjust an additional item, or press the EXIT button on the remote control to return to the main menu. * Depending on the screen’s mode, the OSM may be displayed differently. In the explanation, the OSM section is shown close up.
Menu Tree :Shaded areas indicate the default value. @A : Press the or button to adjust. The default value is at the center. :Menu items in a ruled box are available when the ADVANCED OSM is set to ON. Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 PICTURE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS COLOR TINT PICTURE MODE NR COLOR TEMP WHITE BALANCE @A @A @A @A @A BRIGHT/NORMAL/THEAT.1/THEAT.
Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 OPTION2 PWR. MGT. CINEMA MODE LONG LIFE OFF@AON OFF@AON PLE ORBITER GRAY LEVEL S1/S2 PICTURE SIZE*3 DVI SET UP*4 Sub menu 4 AUTO/LOCK 1/LOCK 2/LOCK 3 AUTO 1 AUTO 2 MANUAL H-DOT/V-LINE/TIME OFF INVERSE OFF ON WORKING TIME/WAITING TIME WHITE SCREEN WIPER OFF ON WORKING TIME/WAITING TIME/SPEED SOFT FOCUS OFF/1/2/3/4 0@…A3@…A15 AUTO@AOFF OFF@AON PLUG/PLAY PC@ASTB/DVD BLACK LEVEL LOW@AHIGH Main menu Sub menu Sub menu 2 OPTION3 TIMER PRESENT TIME PWR.
Picture Settings Menu Setting the picture mode according to the brightness of the room There are four picture modes that can be used effectively according to the environment in which you are viewing the display. Example: Setting the “THEAT. 1” mode Adjusting the picture THESE SETTINGS HAVE BEEN PRESET BY FAROUDJA! Example: Adjusting the contrast 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “PICTURE”, then press the MENU/ENTER button. The “PICTURE” screen appears. 1.
Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poor reception or when playing video tapes on which the picture quality is poor. Example: Setting “NR-3” Setting the color temperature Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasma display. Example: Setting “HIGH” 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “PICTURE”, then press the MENU/ENTER button. The “PICTURE” screen appears. 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “PICTURE”, then press the MENU/ENTER button.
6. Adjust the white balance using the and buttons. Making the Low Tone adjustments This feature allows more detailed tone to be reproduced especially in the dark area. Example: Setting “2” Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the MAIN MENU (1/2), then perform the following operations. GAIN RED 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “PICTURE”, then press the MENU/ENTER button. The “PICTURE” screen appears.
Audio Settings Menu Adjusting the colors Use this procedure to adjust hue and color density for red, green, blue, yellow, magenta and cyan. You can accentuate the green color of trees, the blue of the sky, etc. Example: Adjusting the color tune for blue Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the MAIN MENU (1/2), then perform the following operations. 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.
Image Adjust Settings Menu Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desired input. Example: Setting “AUDIO INPUT1” to “VIDEO 2” 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 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “AUDIO”, then press the MENU/ENTER button. The “AUDIO” screen appears. 1.
Option1 Settings Menu Information Setting the on-screen menu This sets the position of the menu, the display format (horizontal or vertical) etc. Example: Turning the DISPLAY OSM off When “AUTO PICTURE” is “OFF” IMAGE ADJUST : FULL ASPECT MODE V-POSITION H-POSITION V-HEIGHT H-WIDTH AUTO PICTURE : OFF FINE PICTURE PICTURE ADJ. EXIT RETURN SEL. ADJ. 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “OPTION1”, then press the MENU/ENTER button. The “OPTION1” menu appears. 2.
“V” 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. OPTION1 OSM BNC INPUT : RGB D-SUB INPUT : RGB RGB SELECT : AUTO HD SELECT : 1080B INPUT SKIP : OFF ALL RESET : OFF 1024 768 SEL. MENU/ENTER OK EXIT RETURN OPTION1 OSM BNC INPUT : : D-SUB INPUT : RGB SELECT : HD SELECT : INPUT SKIP : ALL RESET NEXT PAGE CAN NOT ADJUST OSM ORBITER settings ON ........
Information Information RGB SELECT modes One of these 6 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. STILL .............. To display VESA standard signals. (Use this mode for a still image from a computer.) MOTION ..........
Option2 Settings Menu Resetting to the default values Use these operations to restore all the settings (PICTURE, AUDIO, IMAGE ADJUST, OPTION1~3, etc) to the factory default values. Refer to page 16 for items to be reset. 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 1.
POWER/STANDBY indicator Power POWER/ management STANDBY mode indicator Power management operating status Description On Green Not activated. Horizontal and vertical Picture already on. synchronizing signals are present from the computer. Off Red Activated. Horizontal and/or Operate the keyboard or vertical synchronizing mouse. The picture signals are not sent reappears. from the computer.
LOCK1, 2, 3 .... Sets maximum brightness. The brightness level decreases in the order of LOCK 1, 2, 3. LOCK 3 provides minimum brightness. • H-DOT A1 DOT C 2 DOT C ..... C 19 DOT C 20 DOT@ • V-LINE A1 LINE C 2 LINE C ..... C 19 LINE C 20 LINE@ ORBITER Use this to set the picture shift. Example: Setting “ORBITER” to “AUTO1” • TIME A1 M C 2 M C 3 M C 4 M C 5 M@ Perform Steps 1-2 of LONG LIFE, then... ORBITER H-DOT V-LINE TIME 3. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “ORBITER”. : : : 2 DOT 4 LINE 3M 4.
Setting the time for INVERSE/WHITE Set a time duration. Example: Setting to that the INVERSE mode starts in 2 hours and proceeds for one hour and a half. SCREEN WIPER When this is set to ON, a white vertical bar moves repeatedly from the left and of the screen to the right end at a constant speed. Example: Setting “SCREEN WIPER” to “ON” Perform Steps 1-3 of INVERSE, then... Perform Steps 1-2 of LONG LIFE, then... 4. Use the and buttons to select “ON”, then press the MENU/ENTER button.
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: Adjusting the “GRAY LEVEL” Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ 2), then perform the following operations. Information Setting the time WORKING TIME ..... Set the time duration for “SCREEN WIPER”. When the WORKING TIME is set to “ON” the mode will stay on. WAITING TIME ......
Setting the signal and black level for DVI signal Choose the signal for the DVI connector (PC or STB/ DVD) and set the black level. This setting is possible only in the HDCP compatible (silver bezel) model. Example: Setting the “PLUG/PLAY” mode to “STB/ DVD” Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ 2), then perform the following operations. Information S1/S2 settings AUTO .....Adjusts the screen size automatically according to the S1/S2 video signal. OFF ....... Turns the S1/S2 function off.
Option3 Settings Menu • DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ON C OFF Using the timer This function sets the monitor to turn ON/OFF automatically at a set time. Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ 2), then perform the following operations. • Day ASUNDAY C MONDAY C ..... C FRIDAY C SATURDAY@ • Hour/Minutes A 00:00 C 00:01 C 00:02 C ..... C 23:58 C 23:59@ 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “OPTION3”, then press the MENU/ENTER button. The “OPTION3” screen appears. 5. Once the setting is completed...
FUNCTION ............. Set the LONG LIFE function. PROGRAM TIMER This sets the day and time at which the power will be switched ON/OFF as well as the input mode. Example: Setting so that the power will be switched on at 8:30 A.M., Monday, displaying RGB2 source, and switched off at 10:30 A.M. To reset the program Align the cursor with the DATE field that you wish to reset, then press the CLEAR button.
Enabling/disabling remote control wireless transmission This function enables/disables remote control wireless transmission. Example: Setting “OFF” Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ 2), then perform the following operations. Information PWR. ON MODE settings LAST ................ Last mode (the mode that was last selected at the time the power was switched off). VIDEO1, 2, 3 .... VIDEO input mode. RGB1, 2, 3 ....... RGB input mode. HD/DVD1, 2 ..... HD/DVD input mode. 1.
Loop Out setting When this feature is set to ON, the received signal will be looped out. Example: Setting “ON” Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ 2), then perform the following operations. 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “OPTION3”, then press the MENU/ENTER button. The “OPTION3” screen appears. 2. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “LOOP OUT”. 3. To set the LOOP OUT to “ON”... Use the and buttons to select “ON”.
Video Wall setting Use this feature to configure a 2×2 or 3×3 video wall. Set “ADVANCED OSM” to “ON” in the main menu (1/ 2), then perform the following operations. Information DIVIDER settings OFF, 1 ....... 1 Screen (Matrix display function does not work) 4 ................ 4 Screens (2×2 video wall) 9 ................ 9 Screens (3×3 video wall) * When you select “4” or “9”, set the VIDEO WALL POSITION. 1. On the MAIN MENU, select “OPTION3”, then press the MENU/ENTER button.
DISP. MODE Select the screen mode from between two options (Splitting, Blanking). Example: Setting “BLANK” Information AUTO ID settings ON ...... Enables Auto ID function. In the case shown below, display 1 will be set as ID 1, display 2 as ID2, etc. Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then... 3. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “DISP. MODE”. REMOTE IN 4. Use the and buttons to select “BLANK”.
P. ON DELAY (Power on delay) Use this function to activate power-on delay. Turn on the AUTO ID before the following operations. Example: Setting “ON” PLE LINK Use this function to set a uniform brightness for each display. Turn on the AUTO ID and set the DIVIDER (at 1, 4 or 9) before the following operations. Example: Setting “ON” Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then... 3. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “P. ON DELAY”. Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then... 4.
Advanced OSM Settings Menu REPEAT TIMER Use this to set two timers. Each timer can use the DIVIDER, SOURCE and WORK TIME functions. Turn on the AUTO ID and set the DIVIDER (at 1, 4 or 9) before the following operations. Example: TIMER1...VIDEO1 will be displayed for 3 minutes. TIMER2...RGB1 will be displayed for 6 minutes in a 2×2 video wall. Perform Steps 1-2 of VIDEO WALL, then... Setting the menu mode This allows you to access full menu items. When P.
Language Settings Menu Information Setting the language for the menus The menu display can be set to one of seven languages: English, German, French, Swedish, Italian, Spanish or Chinese. Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH” Video signal formats Different countries use different formats for video signals. Connect to the video processesor. country. AUTO .............. The color systems are automatically identified and the format is set accordingly. PAL ..................
External Control Application External Control Codes (Reference) These specifications cover the communications control of the plasma monitor by external equipment. Connections Connections are made as described below. External equipment e.g., Personal computer 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. Checks Remedy • Maybe the sound from the cooling fans used to prevent over heating. • Are the image and sound normal? • If there are no abnormalities in the image and sound, the noise is caused by the cabinet reacting to changes in humidity. This will not affect performance.
*1 Overheat protector If the monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector will be activated and the monitor will be turned off. If this happens, turn off the power to the monitor and unplug the power cord. If the room where the monitor is installed is particularly hot, move the monitor to a cooler location and wait for the monitor to cool for 60 minutes. If the problem persists, contact your dealer.
Limited Warranty Plasma Monitors Faroudja 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 Faroudja's 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.
