Instruction Manual PDV28420C 42 in.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLACEMENT INFORMATION • Do not use this unit in places which are extremely hot, cold, dusty or humid. • Do not restrict the air flow of this unit by placing it somewhere with poor air flow, by covering it with a cloth, or by placing it on bedding or carpeting. SAFETY INFORMATION • When connecting or disconnecting the AC power cord, grip the plug and not the cord itself. Pulling the cord may damage it and create a hazard.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................... 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................... 3 QUICK INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................
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 GETTING STARTED USING THE REMOTE CONTROL • Point the remote control at the remote sensor located on the unit. • When there is a strong ambient light source, the performance of the infrared remote sensor may be degraded, causing unreliable operation.
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE REMOTE CONTROL 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 1. 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 connec ted to YUV (component) inputs and HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 inputs. DISPLAY Button Press to change disc status information displayed on the screen.
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE FRONT & SIDE VIEWS 1. 6. 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 / HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 / PC in. CH Buttons Confirms selections on the TV menu screen and changes the TV channels. - VOL + Controls Adjusts the volume level. Removable Stand 7. Color LCD Screen 2. 3. 4. 5. 8. Remote Sensor Receives the remote control signal. Standby Indicator 9.
CONTROL REFERENCE GUIDE REAR VIEW 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 Power Cord 13. HDMI IN Jacks (HDMI IN 1 / HDMI IN 2) 14. AUDIO Jack (PC IN) 15. COMPONENT VIDEO IN (Y / PB / PR) Jacks (YUV IN) 16.
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 a Digital Antenna The tuner in this TV receives ATSC TV signals from an antenna. This digital TV 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 High-Definition (HD) Devices with component video output must be connected to the YUV input. Connect the component video cable and audio cable (not included) as shown. Make sure you connect the component video cable and audio cable from the other equipment (COMPONENT VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT) to this unit (COMPONENT VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN - YUV IN). To AUDIO IN jacks (YUV IN) * May require a subscription for receiving HD channels.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING HDMI 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. HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant or HDMIcompliant displays.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD • Connect the AC power cord into a wall outlet. • Press the STD. BY / ON button on the left side of the unit or use the remote control to turn on the unit. NOTES • TO PREVENT ELEC TRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF WALL OUTLET, THEN FULLY INSERT. • When the AC power cord is plugged in, the unit is not completely disconnected from the main power, even when the power is turned off.
INSTALLATION REMOVING THE BASE STAND WARNING: The LCD display is very fragile, and must be protected at all times when removing the base stand. Be sure that no hard or sharp objects, or anything that could scratch or damage the LCD 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. button to select Video. 2. Press the ENTER or or button to select the options (Picture Mode, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Tint, 3. Use the or button (The screen will change to your Sharpness or Color Temperature). Adjust them using the button to go into the detailed settings. desired setting); or press the ENTER or 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. or button to select Audio, then press the ENTER or button to go into the Audio settings. 2. Use the or button to select the options (Balance, Bass, Treble, Virtual Surround, Reverb or Audio 3. Use the or button (The screen will change to your desired setting); or press the mode). Adjust them using the button to go into the detailed settings. ENTER or 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. or button to select TV. Press the ENTER or button to go into the TV settings. 2. Use the or button to select the options (Tuner Mode, Auto Scan, Auto Scan Add CH, Channel Skip, MTS 3. Use the or Audio Language). Adjust them using the or button (The screen will change to your desired setting); or button to go into the detailed settings. press the ENTER or 4. Press the EXIT button to return to the previous menu. 5.
TV SETUP SETUP MENU 1. Press the MENU button. or button to select Setup. Press the ENTER or button to go into the Setup settings. 2. Use the or button to select the options (OSD Language, Time Setup, Caption, Gamma, Power Saving, 3. Use the or button (The screen will change to your desired ISM Mode or Restore setting). Adjust them using the button to go into the detailed settings. setting); or press the ENTER or 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. or button to select Parental. Press the ENTER or button to confirm. The menu locked screen 2. Use the 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 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.
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UNIT INCH 3 1/4 41 1/8 29 1/8 12 1/5 18 3/8 10 1/2 12 3/4 28 1/2 Printed in China 811-284291W010 24
