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ENGLISH

Safety Warnings

Important Recommendations.........................................2

Introduction

Connection to the mains................................................4

Controls of the Monitor ..................................................5

Remote control and Monitor ..........................................8

Remote control and other devices.................................9

Installation

Installation of the Monitor.............................................10

External Equipment Viewing Setups............................11

Displayable Monitor Specification................................14

Operation

Using the remote control..............................................15

Turning on the Monitor.................................................15

On-Screen Menu Language Selection (option) ...........15

Picture Menu Options

PSM (Picture Status Memory) .....................................16

Adjusting Auto Colour Control......................................16

Manual Colour Temperature Control............................16

Manual Picture Control ................................................16

Film Mode ....................................................................17

Sound Menu Options

SSM (Sound Status Memory)......................................17

AVL (Auto Volume Leveler)..........................................17

Adjusting Sound Control ..............................................17

Time Menu Options

Setting the Clock..........................................................18

Setting the On/Off Timer ..............................................18

Auto Sleep ...................................................................18

Sleep Timer..................................................................18

Special Menu Options

Child Lock ....................................................................19

ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Method .................19

Low Power ...................................................................19

Screen Menu Options

Auto adjustment...........................................................20

Setting Picture Format .................................................20

Picture Size Zoom........................................................20

Screen Position............................................................21

Manual Configure.........................................................21

Screen Adjustments.....................................................21

Initializing .....................................................................22

Selecting Wide VGA mode ..........................................22

Luminance Noise Reduction........................................22

PIP (Picture In Picture) Feature

Watching PIP ...............................................................23

Selecting a Input Signal Source for the PIP..................23

PIP Size .......................................................................23

Moving the PIP.............................................................23

PIP Aspect Ratio ..........................................................23

Miscellaneous

External Control Device Setup.....................................24

Programming your remote control ...............................30

Controlling another device ...........................................31

Troubleshooting Checklist............................................32

Product Specifications .................................................33

Contents

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Summary of content (33 pages)

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Safety Warnings Important Recommendations.........................................2 Introduction Connection to the mains ................................................4 Controls of the Monitor ..................................................5 Remote control and Monitor ..........................................8 Remote control and other devices .................................9 Installation Installation of the Monitor.............................................10 External Equipment Viewing Setups ..
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Safety Warnings Important Recommendations Installation Warning :your monitor is heavy and its weight centred towards the top. Handle it with care. Unpacking and installation requires at least two people. For the installation to be correct, we strongly advise you to contact a registered and qualified THOMSON dealer. When you choose a specific support, read through the supplied notice for details on fixing and attaching your equipment. Safety This monitor requires a mains voltage of 220 - 240~ 50Hz.
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Safety Warnings Computer ENGLISH If your connect a computer to your monitor, use the supplied D-sub 15 pin cable. To preserve your screen As is the case for any phosphorus-based screen (cathode-ray or other tube), the screen brightness of your monitor will gradually fade with the passing of time. Like any monitor with a phosphorus- or plasma gasbased screen, your monitor risks screen burn in under certain circumstances. The lengthy display of a fixed picture provoke screen burn in.
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Introduction Connection to the mains - Use the the mains cord delivered with your set and connect it to a 220 - 240V~ 50Hz socket. Switching on is done through the Main power button located on the front of your set. 220-240V~ 50Hz EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8Ω) (+) R ( ) ( ) L RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) DVI INPUT RGB INPUT AUDIO INPUT AC INPUT (+) Your set must be connected to the mains through an earthed wall socket (l). Use the delivered mains lead exclusively.
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Introduction Controls of the Monitor ENGLISH To preserve your set screen Your set could be damaged if a bright fixed picture is displayed on its screen for too long. The plasma screen of your set, like any television or computer monitor screen, could be permanently imprinted with this fixed image. It is therefore recommended to avoid displaying the same fixed picture (like a DVD or a VCR menu) for more than 10 minutes. ON/OFF INPUT SELECT ON/OFF MENU VOL.
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Introduction Controls of the Monitor EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8Ω) (+) EXTERNAL SPEAKER(8Ω) (+) R ( ) RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) R ( ) ( ) L DVI INPUT RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) DVI INPUT RGB INPUT AUDIO INPUT AC INPUT (+) RGB INPUT AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT ( ) L (+) EXTERNAL SPEAKER Connect to optional external speaker(s). DVI INPUT / RGB INPUT / AUDIO INPUT SOCKETS Connect the monitor output socket of the PERSONAL COMPUTER to this socket.
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Introduction Accessories Owner's Manual Owner’s Manual Alkaline batteries D-sub 15 pin cable Remote Control handset DVI-D Cable Power Cord Optional Extras - Optional extras can be changed or modified for quality improvement without any notification new optional extras can be added. Contract your dealer for buying these items. Tilt wall mounting bracket Wall mounting bracket Desktop stand Desktop Speaker stand Ceiling mounting bracket Speakers Audio cables Owner’s Manual 7 ENGLISH 1.5V 1.
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Introduction Remote control and Monitor The remote control of your set controls your monitor as well as the functions of other devices described on page 9. To control the monitor, switch this key to the plasma position. Standby (Long Pressure) Start (Short Pressure) To select pictures from a PC. To select the Sleep Timer. To go back to your prefered Picture settings. To go back to your prefered Sound settings. Format control. 16/9 Zoom 4/3 14/9 To switch the sub picture on or off.
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Introduction Remote control and other devices ENGLISH Amplifier VCR When the switch is on the plasma position, some of the keys control the devices indicated on this page. For other devices (Amplifier, DVD, Satellite and VCR), refer to pages 31. Amplifier (or Monitor if programmed) Volume setting Sound muting and recovery (Mute) Programming: You can program these two keys to adjust the sound volume of your monitor or amplifier.
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Installation Installation of the Monitor - The Monitor can be installed in various ways such as wall mounting type, desktop type, etc.. To install as wall mounting type (optional) Desktop Pedestal Installation • The monitor can be installed on a wall as shown above. (For further information, refer to the optional ‘Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide’.) • The Monitor can be mounted on a desk as shown above.
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Installation External Equipment Viewing Setups Watching VCR ( )R( ) ENGLISH - Avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of time. Typically the fixed image of a frozen still picture from a VCR, of the 4:3 or 14:9 picture format or of a CH label may remain visible on the screen. ( )L ( ) EXTERNAL SPEAKER RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) DVI INPUT RGB INPUT AUDIO INPUT AC INPUT < Back panel of the Monitor > < VCR > To watch VCR 1.
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Installation External Equipment Viewing Setups Watching external AV source - When connecting the Plasma Monitor with external equipments, match the colours of connecting ports : Video = yellow, Audio (Left) = white, Audio (Right) = red. ( )R( ) ( )L ( ) EXTERNAL SPEAKER RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) DVI INPUT RGB INPUT AUDIO INPUT AC INPUT < Back panel of the Monitor > R Camcorder AUDIO R L VIDEO Video game set To watch external AV source 1.
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Installation - To enjoy vivid picture and sound, connect a PC to the Monitor. - Avoid keeping a fixed image on the monitor’s screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen; use a screen saver when possible. - Connect PC to the RGB INPUT or DVI INPUT port of the Monitor; change the resolution output of PC accordingly. - There might be a noise according to some resolution, vertical pattern, contrast or brightness in PC mode.
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Installation Displayable Monitor Specification RGB / DVI mode Resolution 640x350 Vertical Horizontal Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 70.09 31.468 37.861 85.08 31.469 70.08 37.927 85.03 31.469 59.94 35.000 66.66 37.861 72.80 37.500 75.00 43.269 85.00 31.500 60.00 35.000 70.00 37.500 75.00 31.500 60.00 37.799 70.00 39.375 75.00 35.156 56.25 37.879 60.31 48.077 72.18 46.875 75.00 53.674 85.06 49.725 74.55 48.363 60.00 54.476 70.06 60.023 75.02 54.348 60.05 63.
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Operation Using the remote control - Your remote control has been factory-set to allow the control of most devices, be they from THOMSON or from other associated brands*. All its functions are not always equivalent to those or the remote control delivered with the device, depending on the age of the device. - To control devices of other brands, see page 30 how to programme your remote control. 1. Remove the cover. 2. Inset the 2 batteries according to the polarities (- and +). 3. Replace the cover.
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Operation Picture Menu Options PSM (Picture Status Memory) - This function adjusts the Monitor to the best picture appearance. - When adjusting picture options (contrast, brightness, colour, sharpness and tint (NTSC input only)) manually, PSM is automatically changed to User. 1. Press the Yellow ( ) button. • Each press of the Yellow ( ) button changes the screen display as shown below. Dynamic Standard Mild User • You can also select Dynamic, Standard, Mild or User in the PICTURE menu.
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Operation Film Mode - When you watch the movie, this function adjusts the Monitor to the best picture appearance. D / E button to select the PICTURE menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Film Mode. 3. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select On or Off. PICTURE PSM CSM Colour Temp. Contrast 100 Brightness 60 Colour 50 Sharpness 50 Film Film Mode Mode 4. Press the menu button. G On Off MENU Prev.
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Operation T ime Menu Options Setting the Clock - If current time setting is erased by a power failure, if TV is unplugged or if the monitor is turned off with the button on the monitor, reset the clock. 1. Press the menu button and then use D / E button to select the TIME menu. ON/OFF TIME Clock Clock Off Time On Time Auto Sleep 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Clock. 3. Press the G button and then use D / E button to adjust the hour. 4.
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Operation Special Menu Options Child Lock - The monitor can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. 2. Press the G button and then D 3. Press the G button and then D / / D / button to select the SPECIAL menu. button to select Child Lock. E E E button to select On or Off. SPECIAL Language Child lock Lock Child ISM Method Set ID Low Power G On Off ENGLISH 1. Press the menu button and then 4. Press the menu button. MENU Prev.
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Operation Screen Menu Options Auto adjustment (RGB [PC] mode only) - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. 1. Press the menu button and then use 2. Press the G button and then use D / D E / E button to select the SCREEN menu. button to select Auto Configure. 3. Press the G button to start Auto Configure. • When Auto Configure has finished, OK will be shown on screen. • If the position of the image is still not correct, try Auto adjustment again. 4.
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Operation Screen Position (RGB mode only) D E 3. Press the G button and then D / E / button to select the SCREEN menu. E button to select Position. or / F G button to adjust the position. 4. Press the menu button. SCREEN Auto configure ARC Zoom In/Out Position Position G D F G E Manual Config. Screen adj. Reset VGA Mode ENGLISH 1. Press the menu button and then 2. Press the G button and then D / MENU Prev.
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Operation Screen Menu Options Initializing (Reset to original factory value) - To initialize the adjusted value, select Reset with the D /E button and then press the G button. Selecting Wide VGA mode (RGB, DVI mode only) - To see a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of VGA mode. 1. Press the menu button and then use D /E button to select the SCREEN menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select VGA Mode. 3.
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Operation PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. Watching PIP Press the PIP button to show the sub picture. PIP ENGLISH • Each press of PIP button changes the screen display as shown below. Off Selecting a Input Signal Source for the PIP 1. Press the menu button and then use D / 2. Press the E button to select PIP Input.
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Miscellaneous External Control Device Setup - Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) and control the Monitor’s functions externally. How to connect external control equipment • Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the Monitor back panel. • RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the Monitor.
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Miscellaneous Set ID - Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 29. 2. Press the button and then use D /E 3. Press the G button and then use monitor ID number. F /G G D /E button to select the SPECIAL menu. button to select Set ID. button to adjust Set ID to choose the desired SPECIAL Language Child Lock ISM Method Set ID Low Power G 1 • The adjustment range of Set ID is 1 ~ 99. MENU Prev.
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Miscellaneous 01. Power (Command 2 : a) 04. Screen Mute (Command 2 : d) G To control Power On/Off of the Monitor. G To select screen mute on/off. Transmission Transmission [k][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On Ack Data 0 : Screen mute off (Picture on) 1 : Screen mute on (Picture off) Ack [d][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] G To show Power On/Off. Transmission 05.
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Miscellaneous 09. Colour (Command 2 : i) 14. PIP (Command 2 : n) G To adjust the screen colour. You can also adjust colour in the PICTURE menu. G To control the PIP (Picture In picture). You can also control the PIP using the PIP button on the remote control or in the PIP menu. Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission [k][n][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: PIP off 1: PIP Ack ENGLISH Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 29.
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Miscellaneous 18. Bass (Command 2 : s) 23. Blue Adjustment (Command 2 : $) G To adjust bass. You can also adjust bass in the SOUND menu. G To adjust blue in colour temperature. Transmission Transmission [k][$][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping 2’. See page 29. Ack Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 29. Ack [$][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] [s][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 24.
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Miscellaneous 27. ISM Method (Command 1 : j, Command 2 : p) 31. Auto Configure (Command 1 : j, Command 2 : u) G To control the ISM method. You can also adjust ISM Method in SPECIAL menu. G To adjust picture position and minimize image shaking automatically. It works only in RGB (PC), DVI (PC) mode. Transmission Transmission [j][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [j][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] 2 : Inversion 3 : White Wash Ack [p][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 28.
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Miscellaneous Programming your remote control To control other devices You can program your remote control for it to control other devices. Before following the adjustment procedure below, look for the 3digit code number(s) corresponding to the make of the device(s) to be controlled in the list of codes enclosed separately, then insert them in the table below. 1. Position the switch on the device that you want to control. Apparatus Codes VCR Satellite receiver DVD or LD unit Amplifier 2.
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Miscellaneous Controlling another device - Slide the button to the position of the device that you wish to control; Video-cassette recorder DVD, LD player or satellite receiver. ENGLISH Ampli or audio system Putting into standby /start mode Lighting of keys VPS TH Only makes of apparatus of the THOMSON group benefit from the actions of all the keys.
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Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the Monitor is turned on. No picture & No sound • Power cord inserted into wall outlet? • Plug another product’s power cord into the wall outlet where the Monitor’s power cord was plugged in. Picture OK & No sound • Press the Volume +/- button. • Sound muted? Press Mute ( ) button. • Check to see if there is any object between the Plasma Display and the remote control causing obstruction.
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Miscellaneous • MODEL 42 WM 03 L Width (inches / mm) 40.7 / 1033 Height (inches / mm) 24.5 / 622 Depth (inches / mm) 3.2 / 81 Weight (pounds / kg) 75 / 34 Power requirement AC100-240V, 50/60Hz Resolution 852 x 480 (Dot) Colour 16,770,000 (256 steps of each R, G and B) Operating Temperature Range 32 ~ 104°F (0 ~ 40°C) Operating Humidity Range Less than 80% ENGLISH Product Specifications The specifications shown above may be changed without notice for quality improvement.