PDV28420C 42" Plasma TV Owner's Manual 811-284291W021 Printed in China
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the unit. WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning Read these instructions. storms or when unused for long periods of Keep these instructions. time. Heed all warnings. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service Follow all instructions. personnel. Servicing is required when Do not use this apparatus near water. the apparatus has been damaged in any Clean only with a dry cloth. way, such as the AC power cord or plug Do not block any ventilation openings.
CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................... 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 2 QUICK INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 4 ACCESSORIES .....................................................................................................................
QUICK INSTALLATION When you turn on your television set for the first time, be sure to place it on a solid stable surface. To avoid danger, do not expose the TV to water or a heat source (e.g. lamp, candle, radiator). Do not obstruct the ventilation grid at the rear and be sure to leave sufficient gaps around the unit as shown. 4" 4" 4" TURNING THE UNIT ON FOR THE FIRST TIME The first time you turn the unit on, it will go directly to the setup mode.
ACCESSORIES Please check and identify the supplied accessories. Remote Control (with batteries) ................................................................................................................................................ x 1 AC Power Cord ................................................................................................................................................................................. x 1 Screw for Base Stand ..................................................
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE REMOTE CONTROL 1. / I (STANDBY / ON) Button Press to turn ON the unit or put it in STANDBY (OFF) mode. 2. TV Button Press to switch to TV mode. AV Button Press to switch to source connected to AV 1 / AV 2 (composite) inputs. HD Button Press to switch to source connected to YUV (component) inputs and HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 inputs. DISPLAY Button Press to change disc status information displayed on the screen. 3. Number (0 - 9) Buttons 4. • [dot] Button Press to enter digital sub-channels.
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE FRONT & SIDE VIEWS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. / I (STD.BY / ON) Button Turns the unit on and off. MENU Button Enters the on-screen TV menu. FUNCTION Button Selects TV / AV 1 / AV 2 / YUV in / PC in / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2. CH / CH Buttons Confirms selections on the TV menu screen and changes the TV channels. - VOL + Controls Adjusts the volume level. 6. 7. 8. 9. E-7 Removable Stand Color Screen Speaker Remote Sensor Receives the remote control signal.
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE REAR VIEW 18 10 19 11 20 12 13 21 14 15 23 22 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 10. VIDEO OUT Jack (AV OUT) AUDIO OUT (Left / Right) Jacks (AV OUT) 11. MONITOR / VGA Jack (PC IN) 12. AC Socket 13. HDMI IN Jacks (HDMI IN 1 / HDMI IN 2) 14. AUDIO Jack (PC IN) 15.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING A TV ANTENNA / CABLE / SATELLITE To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received from one of the following sources: - An indoor or outdoor aerial antenna - A cable system - A satellite system Connecting an Antenna for over-the-air Broadcasts The tuner in this TV receives ATSC TV signals from an antenna - it thus can receive standard (SDTV) and high definition (HDTV) over the air broadcasts.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING DEVICES WITH A COMPOSITE (YELLOW RCA-TYPE) VIDEO OUTPUT To connect A/V devices such as a VCR, video game system or camcorder: Connecting to a VCR / Video Game System / Camcorder Connect the AUDIO / VIDEO cable (not included) as shown: Make sure you connect the cable from the other equipment (AUDIO and VIDEO OUT) to this unit AV IN 1 (AUDIO and VIDEO IN) or AV IN 2 (AUDIO and VIDEO IN).
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING A HIGH-DEFINITION (HD) SOURCE USING HDMI CONNECTION HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes and other digital AV devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification.
CONNECTIONS NOTE When connecting a DVD player to the television, the picture resolution is solely dependent upon the resolution supported by the DVD player attached. DVD player resolutions vary from 480i to 1080i, and this unit can support DVD players up to a maximum resolution of 1080i. CONNECTING A PC Connect the 15-pin D-SUB PC/VGA connector from your computer to the 15-pin D-SUB PC/VGA input on this unit using a monitor cable and audio cable (not included) as shown.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD You can power your TV unit by plugging the detachable AC power cord into the AC socket on the back of the unit and into a wall AC power outlet. Check that the rated voltage of your unit matches your local voltage. Make sure that the AC power cord is fully inserted into the unit. CAUTION: (for North America) TO PREVENT ELEC TRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF WALL OUTLET, THEN FULLY INSERT.
INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE BASE STAND WARNING: The display is very fragile, and must be protected at all times when installing the base stand. Be sure that no hard or sharp objects, or anything that could scratch or damage the display come in contact with it. Do NOT place pressure on the rear of the unit at anytime because the screen could crack. 1. Disconnect any cables or cords connected to the unit. 2.
TV SETUP VIDEO MENU 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the ENTER or button to select Video. 3. Use the or button to select the options (Picture Mode, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Tint, Sharpness or Color Temperature). Adjust them using the or button (The screen will change to your desired setting); or press the ENTER or button to go into the detailed settings. 4. Press the EXIT button to return to the previous menu. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. 6.
TV SETUP AUDIO MENU 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the or button to select Audio, then press the ENTER or button to go into the Audio settings. 3. Use the or button to select the options (Balance, Bass, Treble, Virtual Surround, Reverb or Audio mode). Adjust them using the or button (The screen will change to your desired setting); or press the ENTER or button to go into the detailed settings. 4. Press the EXIT button to return to the previous menu. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other options. 6.
TV SETUP TV MENU (For TV Mode Only) 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the or button to select TV. Press the ENTER or button to go into the TV settings. 3. Use the or button to select the options (Tuner Mode, Auto Scan, Auto Scan Add CH, Channel Skip, MTS or Audio Language). Adjust them using the or button (The screen will change to your desired setting); or press the ENTER or button to go into the detailed settings. 4. Press the EXIT button to return to the previous menu. 5.
TV SETUP SETUP MENU 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the or button to select Setup. Press the ENTER or button to go into the Setup settings. 3. Use the or button to select the options (OSD Language, Time Setup, Caption, Gamma, Power Saving, ISM Mode or Restore setting). Adjust them using the or button (The screen will change to your desired setting); or press the ENTER or button to go into the detailed settings. 4. Press the EXIT button to return to the previous menu. 5.
TV SETUP When you set the ‘Time’, the option will be shown: Auto Synchronization: Select On to synchronize time with the digital TV channel signal. Select Off to keep the time unsynchronized. Date : Press the or button to locate the position, and press the number buttons to input date. Time : Press the or button to locate the position, and press the number buttons to input time. Timer : Select On to activate automatically power on/off.
TV SETUP PARENTAL MENU Password 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the or button to select Parental. Press the ENTER or button to confirm. The menu locked screen will be displayed. 3. Enter a 4-digit password. Once entered, the screen will enter the Parental menu. The preset password is 0000. You can edit the parental control level or change the password. See Parental Control Settings described as below. TV MODE AV / YUV / HDMI / PC MODE If you forget the password, enter "8888" to unlock parental control.
TV SETUP U.S. TV Ratings TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA : : : : : : U.S. Movie Ratings G PG NC-17 X : GENERAL AUDIENCES, Suitable for all ages. : PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED - Some material may not be suitable for children. : PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED - Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. : RESTRICTED, Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian for viewing in movie theaters. : No one 17 or under admitted in movie theaters, : Adults Only.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM CAUSE (AND REMEDY) No power. • Make sure the AC power cord is connected. • The unit is not turned on. The remote does not function. • • • • TV Bad Picture (snow, multiple images, distortion, blurry) Remove any obstacles between the remote and the unit. Use the remote near the unit. Point the remote at the remote sensor on the unit. Replace the batteries in the remote with new ones. • Check the location of the antenna and adjust it if necessary.
LIMITED WARRANTY Notes ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. .....................................
LIMITED WARRANTY VENTURER ELECTRONICS (“VENTURER”) makes the following limited warranty. This limited warranty extend to the original consumer purchaser and is limited to non-commercial use of the product. Ninety (90) Day Parts & Labor Warranty VENTURER products purchased in the United States are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of their original retail purchase.
Digital Television Transition Notice Digital Television Transition Notice: This device contains a digital television tuner, so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-power analog TV broadcasting in the United States on February 17, 2009. Some older television receivers, if they rely on a TV antenna, will need a TV Converter to receive over the air digital programming, but should continue to work as before for other purposes (e.g.
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