42” High-Definition Plasma Monitor PLA-4255BD Operation Manual 20041126 1
Table of Contents Safety Precautions 3 Plasma Display 6 Set-Top Box 9 LED Indicators 12 Remote Control Unit 13 Installing the plasma Monitor 14 Basic Operation 15 Using the Remote Control 16 Basic Adjustments: Video Source 17 PC Source 20 Audio Source 23 PIP Source 25 TV Source 26 Parental Menu 29 Settings Menu 32 Specifications 36 Troubleshooting 38 2
Safety Precautions The lightning flask 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 to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USE-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Important Safety Instructions 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.
FCC Statement of Compliance Class B Computing Device Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Plasma Display Front view 1 2 1. Status LED indicator 2. IR Receiver for remote control 3.
Right view 1 2 3 4 1. STANDBY/ON button 2. VOLUME +/- buttons 3. CHANNEL +/- buttons 4.
Rear view 5 6 7 5. SYSTEM CABLE terminal (BLACK) 6. SYSTEM CABLE terminal (WHITE) 7. AC INLET terminal 8.
Set-Top Box Front view 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 9. Push here to open the access panel door 10. COMPUTER (PC) INPUT terminal (ANALOG RGB) 11. COMPUTER (PC) INPUT terminal (AUDIO) 12. VIDEO 3 INPUT terminal (S-VIDEO) 13. VIDEO 3 INPUT terminal (VIDEO) 14. VIDEO 3 INPUT terminal (AUDIO L) 15.
Back Panel Connections 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 25 26 16 38 39 40 41 16 AC INLET 17 30 INPUT terminals (VIDEO) 18 20 25 31 32 INPUT terminals (AUDIO L) 19 21 26 32 34 INPUT terminals (AUDIO R) 22 35 INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO terminals (Y) 23 36 INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO terminals (Cb/Pb) 24 37 INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO terminals (Cr/Pr) 27 Antenna Cable 28 29 INPUT terminals (S-VIDEO) 38 DVI cable terminal 39 SERVICE terminal 40 SYSTEM CABLE terminal (WHITE)
LED Indicators Plasma Display LED indicator Condition STATUS Off Off Off Flash Off Red Description AC power off The AC power is off Standby to on Only lights when power switches from standby to on. Standby The power LED lights up in red to indicate standby mode Off Blue On Red Blue Sleep Flash Blue DVI connector The DVI connector on the error system cable is disconnected to Plasma Display.
Set-Top Box LED indicator Condition Description Off AC power off The AC power of Set-Top Box is off Flash Standby to on Only lights when power switches from standby to on. Blue On The indicator on the Set-Top Box lights up blue to indicate power-on. Red Standby The power LED lights up in red to indicate standby mode Flash Error 1. The DVI connector on the system cable is disconnected to Set-Top Box. 2. The DFP connector on the system cable is disconnected to Set-Top Box. 3.
Remote Control Button labels SETUP Functions Universal Function Key Turns on the power to the Plasma Display or PWR places it into standby mode TV/CBL/VCR/AUX Device buttons Digits 0 - 9 Access to main input #0~9 directly MUTE Mute main audio ENTER/PIP SOURCE Switch PIP source VOL+/- Increase/decrease main volume LAST Go to the last channel INPUT View the current input source and select video input sources GUIDE/WIDE Select aspect ratio FAV/EXIT Indicate favorite channel SELECT Select
Installing the Plasma Display Locating • • Avoid direct sunlight. Maintain adequate ventilation. The length of the system cable used to connect the Plasma Display and the Set-Top Box is about 3 m (118 inches). • Because the Plasma Display is heavy, be sure to have someone to help you when moving it. • Do not place anything on the top of the Media Receiver; it will not receive enough ventilation and will not operate properly.
Basic Operation Turning on the power Check that the AC switches on the back of the PDP and the Set-Top Box are turned to “I”. 1. Press PWR on the Plasma Display and Set-Top Box. The power LED on PDP and Set-Top Box light up in red to indicate standby mode. 2. Confirm that the STANDBY indicators light up red, and then press TV on the remote control unit or STANDYBY/ON on the right side of Plasma Display to turn the system on. The POWER ON indicators on the Plasma Display and Set-Top Box light up blue.
Basic Operation Using the Remote Control Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote sensor window. Objects between the remote control unit and sensor window may prevent proper operation. Inserting batteries Install batteries in the remote control unit before using: 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the two AA size batteries supplied with the product. Place batteries with their terminals corresponding to the (+) and (-) indicators in the battery compartment. 3. Close the battery cover.
Basic Adjustments for VIDEO Source Use the menu to change the options. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “VIDEO” source. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select the desired option, and then press SELECT. 4. Press MENU to exit the menu. VIDEO ● PICTURE MODE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SATURATION HUE SHARPNESS PICTURE MODE Adjust picture to your preference for the chosen Video option. 1. Press MENU. 2. 3. Press ←/→ to select “VIDEO” source. Press ↑/↓ to select “PICTURE MODE”, and then press SELECT. 4.
Basic Adjustments for VIDEO Source (continued) PICTURE MODE ● MOVIE STANDARD VIVID SPORTS For Picture mode Item MOVIE STANDARD VIVID SPORTS Description For a movie. For a highly defined image in a bright room. For a clear, active image. For a sports image. VIDEO PICUTURE MODE ● BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SATURATION HUE SHARPNESS 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “VIDEO” source. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select an item to be adjusted, and then press SELECT. 4.
Basic Adjustments for VIDEO Source (continued) For Video source Item ←button →button BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SATURATION HUE For less brightness For less contrast For less saturation For less color intensity For more brightness For more contrast For more saturation For more color intensity SHARPNESS For less sharpness 19 For more sharpness
Basic Adjustments for PC Source PC ● AUTO COLOR TEMP CLOCK PHASE POSITION AUTO Auto image adjustment. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “PC” source. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “AUTO”, and then press SELECT. 4. Press ←/→ to select the desired parameter—“YES” or “NO”, and then press SELECT. 5. Press MENU to exit the menu. COLOR TEMPERATURE Adjust the color temperature to give a better white balance. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→to select “PC” source. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “COLOR TEMP”, and then press SELECT.
Basic Adjustments for PC Source (continued) Color Temp ● Warm Normal Cool Item Warm Normal Cool Description for warm tone for natural tone for cool tone CLOCK Clock adjustment 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “PC” source, and then press SELECT.. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “CLOCK”, and then press SELECT. 4. Press ←/→ to select the desired level, and then press SELECT. 5. Press MENU to exit the menu. PHASE Phase adjustment. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “PC” source. 3.
Basic Adjustments for PC Source (continued) POSITION Adjusts the vertical and horizontal positions of displayed images. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “PC” source. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “POSITION”, and then press SELECT. 4. Press ↑/↓ to select “X” or “Y”, and then press SELECT. 5. Press ←/→ to select the desired level, and then press SELECT. 6. Press MENU to exit the menu.
Basic Adjustments for AUDIO Source For AUDIO source AUDIO ● BASS TREBLE BALANCE SRS TS XT BASS Adjusts the bass weaker or stronger. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “AUDIO” source. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “BASS”, and then press SELECT. 4. Press ←/→ to select the desired level, and then press SELECT. 5. Press MENU to exit the menu. TREBLE Adjusts the treble weaker or stronger. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “AUDIO” source. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “TREBLE”, and then press SELECT. 4.
2. Press ←/→ to select “AUDIO” source. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “SRS TS XT”, and then press SELECT. 4. Press ↑/↓ to select the desired parameter (OFF or ON): Item Description OFF Deactivates SRS TruSurround XT sound effect ON Activates SRS TruSurround XT sound effect TruSurround XT, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
Basic Adjustments for PIP Source PIP ● PIP POSITION PIP SIZE PIP POSITION Adjusts the PIP position. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “PIP” source. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “PIP POSITION”, and then press ENTER. 4. Press ←/→ to select “X” or “Y”. 5. Press ↑/↓ to select the desired level. PIP SIZE Adjusts the PIP size. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “PIP” source, and then press SELECT. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “PIP SIZE”, and then press SELECT. 4.
Basic Adjustments for TV Source TV ● SYSTEM CHANNEL EDIT SYSTEM This section describes how to search and set up conventional TV channels that you can watch under the current conditions. Unless you set up conventional TV channels using SYSTEM, you may not be able to tune in those channels. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “TV” source. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “SYSTEM”, and then press .SELECT. 4. Press ↑/↓ to select the desired option, and then press SELECT.
Basic Adjustments for TV Source (continued) CHANNEL EDIT CHANNEL EDIT ● AUTO PROGRAM ADD DELETE AUTO PROGRAM Auto channel preset automatically searches and sets up conventional TV channels. This section describes how to search and set up conventional TV channels that you can watch under the current conditions. Unless you set up conventional TV channels using AUTO PROGRAM, you may not be able to tune in those channels. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “TV” source. 3.
Basic Adjustments for TV Source (continued) DELETE Setting for skipping unwanted channels. From among conventional TV channels searched and set up using AUTO PROGRAM, you can select channels to skipped when CH+/- are operated. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “TV “source. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “CHANNEL EDIT”, and then press SELECT. 4. Press ↑/↓ to select the “DELETE”, and then press SELECT. PARENTAL Prevents your children from watching specified types of TV programs.
Basic Adjustments for Parental Menu PARENTAL ● LOCK MENU NEW PASSWORD MPAA RATING TV PG RATING LOCK MENU The parental menu will be locked by pressing “LOCK MENU” 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “PARTENTAL” source. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “LOCK MENU”, and then press SELECT, the message “ENTER THE VCHIP PASSWORD:” will be displayed. 4. Enter the password on the remote (factory default: 0000), then the menu will be locked. NEW PASSWORD To change the password. 1. Press MENU. 2.
MPAA RATING Voluntary movie rating system (MPAA) Rating NA G PG Description None available General audiences. All ages admitted. Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 Parents strongly cautioned. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian (age varies in some jurisdictions). NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted. X A rating that has now been superseded by NC-17. 1. Press MENU. 2.
Basic Adjustments for Parental Menu (continued) TV RG RATING TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES Content Rating Violence Sexual Content Foul Suggestive F Language Dialog Violence TV-Y (All children) AgeBase TV-Y7 (Directed to older children) X TV-G (General audience) TV-PG (Parental guidance suggested) TV-14 (Parents strongly X X X X X X X X X X X cautioned) TV-MA (Mature audience only) X: Content rating can be set. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “PARENTAL” source. 3.
Basic Adjustments for Settings Menu For SETTING source OSD LANGUAGE You can select a language to be used for the on-screen display of menus from three languages; English, French and Spanish. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “SETTING” source”. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “OSD LANGUAGE”, and then press SELECT. 4. Press ↑/↓ to select the desired language (English, French, Spanish) 5. Press SELECT. 6. Press MENU to exit the menu. FIRMWARE VER Displays the version of firmware. 1. Press MENU. 2.
Basic Adjustments for Settings Menu (continued) TRANSPARENCY To adjust the transparency degree of OSD. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “SETTING” source”. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “TRANSPARENCY”, and then press SELECT. 4. Press ←/→ to select the desired level and then press SELECT. 5. Press MENU to exit the menu. CC CONTROL CC means “Closed Caption”. Your Plasma Display System is equipped with an internal closed caption decoder.
Basic Adjustments for Settings Menu (continued) MODE Selecting the type of closed captions. ˙”CC-1” or “CC-2” or “CC-3” or “CC-4” displays subtitles of TV dramas and news programs while allowing a full view of the picture. ˙”TEXT-1” or “TEXT-2” or “TEXT-3” or “TEXT-4” superimposes on the picture other information(e.g. TV guide, weather) that is independent of the TV in progress. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “SETTING” source”. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “MODE”, and then press SELECT. 4.
Basic Adjustments for Settings Menu (continued) DISPLAY To adjust the showing way of subtitles. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “SETTING” source. 3. Press ↑/↓ to select “DISPLAY”, and then press SELECT. 4. Press ↑/↓ to select desired option (BOX or SHADOW). 5. Press SELECT. 6. Press MENU to exit the menu.
Specifications PLA-4255BD Item 42” Plasma Display Panel Native Resolution 1024(H) x 768(V) pixels Effective Display Size 933.89 mm (H) x 532.24 mm (V) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Color 16.77million colors Viewing Angle > 160° (horizontal) / > 160° (vertical) Brightness 1000 cd/m2 ( typical, panel spec) (w/glass filter) Contrast Ratio Dimensions Weight Min.350 cd/m, 400 cd/m (Typical) 3000:1 (Typical, panel spec) Height 820mm Width 1095mm Depth 91mm Net 49.8kgs ±0.
Specifications PLA-4255BDSTB Item Set-Top Box (Media Receiver) Video System NTSC Input Signal Interface Front: 1 x Composite Video (1x RCA) + 1x S-Video (1x 4-Pin DIN) + 1x Stereo Audio (2x RCA, Left + Right) 1x Analog RGB (1x 15-Pin D-Sub) + 1x Stereo Audio (1x Stereo Mini Jack) Rear: 1x RF Connector for internal NTSC Tuner 2 x [1x Composite Video (1x RCA) + 1x S-Video (1x 4-Pin DIN) + 1x Stereo Audio (2x RCA, Left + Right)] 2x [1x Component (3x RCA, YPbPr/YCbCr) + 1x Stereo Audio (2x RCA, Left + Ri
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution ˙No picture. Can not see video at VIDEO 1,2,3 • Select source again. Cannot receive any channels. • Make sure the power cord is connected securely. • Turn on the power of the PDP. • Check antenna/cable connections. ______________________________________________________________ ˙TV is locked to one channel. • Perform Auto Program to add receivable channels that are not presently in the PDP’s memory.
Troubleshooting (continued) Problem ˙No sound./ Noisy sound. ˙Good picture, no sound. Audio noise. Possible Solution • Check the volume control. • Press MUTE or VOL +/-. • Disconnect your headphones. • Make sure that the antenna is connected using the supplied 75-ohm coaxial cable. • Keep the antenna cable away from other connecting cords. • Press MTS to select “Mono”. _____________________________________________________________ Remote control does not • The batteries could be weak. Replace the operate.
