42” High-Definition Plasma Monitor PLA-4260MTR Operation Manual 20050314 1
Table of Contents Safety Precautions 3 Plasma Display 6 LED Indicators 9 Remote Control Unit 10 Installing the plasma Monitor 11 Basic Operation 12 Using the Remote Control 12 Basic Adjustments: Video Source 13 PC Source 16 Settings Menu 19 Specifications 21 Troubleshooting 22 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 3 1. Status LED indicator Shown with optional Extension Speaker Cabinet & 2. IR Receiver for remote control Display Stand. 3. Standby/on LED indicator 6 (Sold Separately.
Right view 1 2 3 4 1. STANDBY/ON button 2. VOLUME +/- buttons (Not used in this application.) 3. CHANNEL +/- buttons (Not used in this application.) 4. INPUT button (Not used in this application.
Rear view 5 6 7 8 5. SYSTEM CABLE terminal (BLACK) (Not used in this application.) 6. DVI VIDEO INPUT CABLE terminal (WHITE) 7. AC INLET terminal 8. POWER switch Shown with optional Extension Speaker Cabinet & Display Stand. 8 (Sold Separately.
LED Indicators Plasma Display LED indicator Condition STATUS Off Off AC power off Off Red Standby Off Flash Off Blue Flash Blue Description The AC power is off The power LED lights up in red to indicate standby mode when AC power is on. Standby to on Only lights when power switches from standby to on mode. On The indicator on the Plasma Display lights up blue to indicate on mode. DVI connector The video cable to the DVI conne error on the Plasma Display is not connected properly.
Remote Control Button labels Functions Turns on the power to the Plasma Display PWR or places it into standby mode Digits 0 - 9 Access to main input #0~9 directly GUIDE/WIDE Select aspect ratio SELECT Select an OSD option when the OSD is active Up/down/left/right arrows Navigate up/down/left/right in the OSD INFO Indicate input formation in use MENU View the on-screen-display (OSD) DVI Select DVI input LED indicator Lights red while a button is pressed NOTE: This is a universal remote co
Installing the Plasma Display Locating • • Avoid direct sunlight. Maintain adequate ventilation. Because the Plasma Display is heavy, be sure to have someone to help you when moving or mounting it. Note Allow enough space around the upper and back parts when installing to ensure ventilation around the backside of the Plasma Display. Preparation Connecting the PDP and the video input source: • • Connect the video input source to the DVI terminal on the PDP.
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. Press ←/→ to select “VIDEO” source. 3. 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 BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SATURATION HUE SHARPNESS →button For less brightness For less contrast For less saturation For less color intensity For less sharpness 15 For more brightness For more contrast For more saturation For more color intensity 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 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.
Specifications PLA-4260MTR 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 16.77 million 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.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution No picture. Make sure the power cord is connected securely. Turn on the power of the PDP. Check DVI cable connections. Cannot see any information on the display (OSD and video) and the power LED is blue. Turn off AC power of the PDP and the video input source and turn on again. No color. Press MODE to select the desired Picture Mode. Color is not correct, Adjust the Picture Mode options in the Dark picture. Video menu.