IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR Yamaha High Definition Plasma Monitor Please read this section carefully to obtain a proper understanding of how to operate your Yamaha High Definition Plasma Monitor. And make sure you follow all of the warnings and instructions marked on this monitor. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this monitor. 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 a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8.
• FCC (Federal Communications Commission) STATEMENT WARNING COMPLIANCE INFORMATION STATEMENT (DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY PROCEDURE) Responsible Party: Yamaha Electronics Corporation Address: 6660 Orangethorpe Avenue Buena Park, CA90620 Telephone: 714-522-9105 Fax: 714-670-0108 Type of Equipment: High Definition Plasma Monitor Model Name: PDM-5520 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
ENGLISH USER’S MANUAL Thank you very much for purchasing the Yamaha High Definition Plasma Monitor. Before using your monitor, please carefully read this manual so you will know how to operate the monitor properly. Keep this manual in a safe place. You will find it useful in the future. Notes on lnstallation Work: This product is marketed assuming that it is installed by qualifed personnel with enough skill and competence.
FEATURES Large-screen, high-definition plasma display panel The 55-inch color plasma display panel, with a resolution of 1366 (H) x 768 (V) pixels, creates a high-definition, large-screen (aspect ratio : 16:9) and low-profile flat display. Free from electromagnetic interferences from geomagnetic sources and ambient power lines, the panel produces high-quality display images free from color misconvergence and display distortion.
CONTENTS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PC ... 27 Main Unit ........................................................................... 10 Input Switching ................................................................. 30 Remote control .................................................................. 11 Volume Adjustment ........................................................... 30 Loading Batteries ........................................................... 11 Audio Mute .........................
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. This Plasma monitor has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. Before using this product, please read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage, and follow all the instructions. Never use the monitor if a problem occurs.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. (continued) ENGLISH Be careful in handling the power cord and external connection cables. If you keep using a damaged power cord or cables, it can cause a fire or electrical shock. Do not apply too much heat, pressure or tension to the power cord and cables. If the power cord or cables are damaged (exposed or broken core wires, etc.), contact your dealer. • Do not place the monitor or heavy objects on the power cord and cables.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. (continued) Note on image retention The plasma monitor illuminates phosphor to display images. The phosphor has a finite illumination life. After extended periods of illumination, the brightness of the phosphor will be degraded to such extent that stationary images would burn-in that part of the screen as grayed-out images.
CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. (continued) ENGLISH Precautions for the installation - Do not use makeshift pedestals and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure complete safety, always fit the manufacturers approved pedestal or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. - Use only with the cart, pedestal, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
COMPONENT NAMES Front Main Unit Cabinet (front frame) Panel Pedestal (option) Control panel • Adjustment buttons are located on the bottom. • The back cover is provided with indications to distinguish the adjustment buttons. Indicating lamp 15 Remote-control receiver 11 •The main power switch is located at the back, on the lower surface.
COMPONENT NAMES (continued) POWER OFF button 15 ENGLISH Remote control 15 POWER ON/OFF button POWER ON button 15 MUTE button 16 16 VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons RGB/VIDEO buttons 16 PINP button 18 RGB 1 RGB 2 MUTE VOL AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 AUTO PIN P SIZE RECALL AUTO button 32 17 SIZE button 18 RECALL button MENU 18 RETURN button OK MENU button 32 ID 32 SELECT/ADJUST button ID SET ID button 32 32 ID SET button OK button 32 Loading Batteries 1. Open the battery cover.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation • If you have purchased the model without the pedestal attached: When installing the monitor, use the optional pedestal. The pedestal has been used for the illustrations in this manual. CAUTION • Use one of commercially available mount units to install this product. A mount of insufficient strength or inadequate design can cause overturning or dropping and result in fire, electrical shock or injury.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) to 9 ) ENGLISH Read CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. and PRECAUTIONS ( 6 carefully to ensure maximum safety before proceeding to these steps: • Choose a safe, level location to install the product. • Install the monitor in a location with easy access to a power socket. • Make sure that the power switch of this device is turned off. Connecting to Video Imaging Device (1) Make sure that the power switch of the monitor is turned off.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord after completing all other connections. ① ② 1 Connect the power cord to this monitor. 2 Connect the power cord plug to the power outlet. (The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries.) CAUTION • Use only the power cord provided. • Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated (AC100-240V, 50/60Hz) as this may cause fire or electric shock.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH Turning Power On and Off Indicating lamp • To turn the monitor power on, press the main power switch on the monitor to ON, and then press the SUB POWER button or the ON/OFF or ON button on the remote control. • To turn the monitor power off, press the SUB POWER button or the ON/OFF or OFF button on the remote control, and then set the main power switch on the monitor to OFF.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Volume Adjustment The volume can be adjusted by pressing the VOL+ and VOL- buttons of the remote control (or the + and – volume buttons of the monitor unit). – Volume setting value + ➛ INPUT SELECT button VOLUME UP/DOWN SIZE button buttons Volume 15 Adjustment status guide display • When a button is pressed, the volume adjustment status guide will be displayed.
Size Switching ENGLISH Each time the SIZE button of the remote control or the monitor is pressed, the screen display size will change in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. • During VIDEO signal input (AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, RGB1 (set to [DVI-STB]) and RGB2 (set to [Component]) 4:3 Panoramic Full Zoom Cinema • The size will be fixed Full mode and not change when receiving the component signal of 1080i/50, 1080i/60 or 720p/60.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Displaying MULTI PICTURE If the PINP button on the remote control is pressed MULTI PICTURE will display. Activating the P-in-P mode from the RGB input screen Pressing the PINP button once will display 2 pictures. • This mode can be available from RGB1 (DVI-PC) and RGB2 (RGB) input. • The speaker icon can be shifted left and right by pressing the and SELECT buttons; the audio of the video will be output from the side on which the speaker icon is located.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ➛ Picture Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Color Temperature Contrast Mode Reset Select OK Set Day +31 -31 0 +15 0 Normal Normal Reset Return OK ➛ Picture Mode Next/Prev Day Return ➛ ➛ Day +31 -31 0 +15 0 Normal Normal Reset Return OK ➛ Contrast Mode Next/Prev Select Normal Return YNR Next/Prev Off ➛ Picture Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Color Temperature Contrast Mode Reset Select OK Set Select ➛ OK ➛ MENU
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Selected characters ▲ ▲ PICTURE MENU (continued) Day Picture Mode Setup hint Day: This setting is best for very bright ambient lighting. Night: This setting is for normal lighting conditions. Night Contrast Narrows the gap between brightness and darkness. Broadedns the gap between brightness and darkness. Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient brightness. This can be adjusted further till [+40] by pressing and holding cursor button at [+31].
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ▲ ▲ Selected characters Off Color Management Magenta Magenta is strengthened. Red is weakened. Red is strengthened. Yellow Yellow is weakened. Yellow is strengthened. Green Green is weakened. Green is strengthened. Cyan Cyan is weakened. Cyan is strengthened. Blue Blue is weakedned. Blue is strengthened. RGB Color Decoding R G B Red Darkenes red only. Lightens red only. Green Darkens green only. Lightens green only. Color Darkens colors.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) SETUP MENU MENU ➛ Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set ➛ OK ➛ Setup System Color System Video Input Audio Input Scart Output RGB1 RGB2 OK Set Setup Color System OK ➛ Monitor DVI-STB Component HDTV Return AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 Select Auto NTSC-M PAL-M PAL-N Return Exit ➛ Select System 2 ➛ Setup System Color System Video Input Audio Input Scart Output RGB1 RGB2 OK Set OK ➛ Monitor DVI-STB Component HDTV Return AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 Select Au
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ▲ ▲ Selected characters ENGLISH SETUP MENU (continued) Setup hint Audio Input Stereo AV1 This should correspond to the audio signal from the equipment that is connected to the AV1 audio input terminal. If the signal is monaural audio, set this to L/Mono.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms That Seemingly Appear to be Failures Make the checks suggested below depending on the symptoms observed. If the symptoms remain uncorrected contact your dealer. CAUTION Customer servicing can be hazardous. Point to check See page • This sometimes occurs when a component output VCR such as the 480i is connected. This is not a malfunction; therefore, please take note that this may occur. When it does occur, change to composite output, or S-Video output.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) ENGLISH Signal Input RGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector) Pin 5 4 3 2 1 0 9 8 7 6 @ ! ~ = - Input signal 1 R (PR/CR) 2 G or sync on green (Y) 3 B (PB/CB) 4 No connection 5 No connection 6 R.GND (PR/CR, GND) • When different kinds of input signals are simultaneously input to the monitor via a graphics board or the like, the monitor will automatically select the signals in the following priority order: 7 G.GND (Y, GND) Sync signal type Priority 8 B.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued) Recommended Signal List With Digital RGB signal input (RGB1 input) No. Signal Name 1 VGA 2 Signal Mode Vertical frequency Resolution (Hz) Horizontal Dot clock Setup Menu Condition frequency frequency DVI-STB DVI-PC (kHz) (MHz) 640 X 400 70.08 31.47 25.18 ‡ 640 X 480 59.94 31.47 25.18 ‡ 864 X 480 59.94 31.47 34.24 ‡ 4 640 X 480 72.81 37.86 31.50 ‡ 5 640 X 480 75.00 37.50 31.50 ‡ 6 640 X 480 85.01 43.27 36.00 ‡ 36.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PC ENGLISH Read CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT. and PRECAUTIONS ( 6 to 9 ) carefully to ensure maximum safety before proceeding to these steps: • Choose a safe, level location to install the product. • Install the monitor in a location with easy access to a power socket. • Make sure that the power switch of this device is turned off.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PC (continued) Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord after completing all other connections. ① ② 1 Connect the power cord to this monitor. 2 Connect the power cord plug to the power outlet. (The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries.) CAUTION • Use only the power cord provided. • Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated (AC100-240V, 50/60Hz) as this may cause fire or electric shock.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PC ENGLISH Turning Power On and Off Indicating lamp • To turn the monitor power on, press the main power switch on the monitor to ON, and then press the SUB POWER button or the ON/OFF or ON button on the remote control. • To turn the monitor power off, press the SUB POWER button or the ON/OFF or OFF button on the remote control, and then set the main power switch on the monitor to OFF.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PC (continued) Volume Adjustment The volume can be adjusted by pressing the VOL+ and VOL- buttons of the remote control (or the + and – volume buttons of the monitor unit). Volume setting value ➛ + – VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons Volume 15 INPUT SELECT button Adjustment status guide display • When a button is pressed, the volume adjustment status guide will be displayed. • The volume will increase when the VOL+ (or + ) button is pressed while the guide is being displayed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PC (continued) RGB 2 MUTE VOL AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 AUTO PIN P SIZE RECALL ENGLISH RGB 1 RECALL button MENU OK SIZE button ID ID SET RECALL button SIZE button Size Switching Each time the SIZE button of the remote control or the monitor is pressed, the screen display area will change in sequence and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PC (continued) Using the Menu Screen (on-screen display system) AUTO button RGB 1 RGB 2 MUTE VOL AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 AUTO PIN P SIZE RECALL RETURN buttons MENU MENU button OK button When the MENU button is pressed, the adjustment menu screen will be displayed; from there, PC signal adjustment and setting is possible by using the SELECT button, ADJUST button and OK button. • Refer to 33 ~ 37 concerning the adjustment items and the settings.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PC (continued) Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set OK ➛ Picture Contrast Brightness Color Tint Picture Enhancement Color Temperature Color Temp.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PC (continued) AUDIO MENU ➛ ➛ OK ➛ Selected characters Movie Audio Mode Audio Audio Mode Treble Bass Balance SRS TruBass Matrix Surround Perfect Volume Reset Select Set ▲ ▲ MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set Music Speech Favorite : : : : : : : Movie + 10 – 10 0L Middle Off Off Reset Return R Setup hint Movie: This selects the audio mode suitable for Movies. Music: This selects the audio mode suitable for Music.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PC (continued) ➛ ➛ OK ➛ Function Screen Saver Screen Wipe Black Side Panel Video Power Save Freeze Mode Default Zoom Reset Select Set Off On 60Min. Off Off Split Panoramic Reset Return ➛ MENU Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set ENGLISH FUNCTION MENU ➛ Selected characters ▲ ▲ Function Panel Life Mode Display ID Number Inverse Standby White Gamma Reset Select Set Off 60Min. Screen Saver 5Min. 40Min. 10Min. 20Min. On Screen Wipe 60 Min.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PC (continued) SETUP MENU MENU ➛ ➛ Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set OK ➛ Setup Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Select Return Adjust 0 + 31 – 20 10 Reset Exit OK ➛ 0 Return ➛ ➛ Horizontal Position Next / Prev Adjust ➛ ➛ Setup Auto Adjust Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock Clock Phase Reset Select Return Adjust 0 + 31 – 20 10 Reset Exit OK ➛ 10 Adjust Return ➛ Clock
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PC (continued) MENU ➛ Picture Audio Timer Function Setup Language Select OK Set ➛ ENGLISH LANGUAGE MENU Language English Français Español OK ➛ Select Return Exit Select a language using the ▼ ▲ SELECT buttons and press the OK button. OTHER FEATURES FOR PC Automatic Store Approximately 1 sec. after adjustment is completed, the adjustments will be recorded as shown in the table below.
OTHER FEATURES FOR PC (continued) Signal Check Changes in the signal status are displayed on the screen as they arise. Status Display When Mode Display is set to ON, the input signal is switched or when the RECALL button is pressed. RGB Action A guide is displayed for the input terminal and the horizontal and vertical sync frequency. RGB2 RGB H : 48.4kHz V : 60.1 Hz –––––––––– OFF When the sync signal is no longer detected. • A guide displays No Sync. Signal, and Power Save (for approx. 5 sec.
IMAGE RETENTION OF PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL ENGLISH There are different characteristics that result in panel image retention depending on how the plasma monitor is used. Situations and effective usage methods related to ghosting are provided below. Image retention characteristics of a plasma display panel The image retention phenomenon of a plasma display panel occurs due to partial phosphor degradation arising from partial character and figure display. For example, when the character image as shown in Fig.
TROUBLESHOOTING FOR PC Symptoms That Appear to be Failures Make the checkes suggested below dpending on the symptoms observed. If the symptoms remain uncorrected, contact your dealer. CAUTION Customer servicing can be hazardous. Symptom Point to check • No picture with the power-indicating lamp off. • Check the way the power cable is connected. • Press the power switch. • The message “No Sync. Signal” or “Power Save” is displayed. No sync signal is detected.
TROUBLESHOOTING FOR PC (continued) Symptom • The temperature of the display panel surface is high. Point to check See page • Plasma display panel is lighting the phosphors in the display panel by the discharge of internal radiation. In some cases, this may cause the temperature of the panel surface to increase. Please note that this is not a malfunction. - • There are points (*) on the screen that differ in color from the • High-precision technology is used to manufacture the periphery of the screen.
TROUBLESHOOTING FOR PC (continued) Actions to Correct Abnormal Displays Depending on the kind of system equipment used, images may not be displayed normally. In this case, make the adjustments suggested below. (only for RGB2) Symptom 1 Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked, with some characters blurred (figure 1). The display image appears flowing (figure 2) (RGB input). Vertical streaks Figure 1 Before adjustment Some characters are blurred.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR PC Product specifications and designs are subject to change without notice. Display dimensions Approx. 55 inches (1229 (H) x 691 (V) mm, diagonal 1410mm) Resolution 1366 (H) x 768 (V) pixels Net dimensions (excluding pedestal) 1394 (W) x 857 (H) x 105 (D) mm Net weight (excluding pedestal) 63.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR PC (continued) Signal Input (continued) DVI terminal (DVI-D) Pin Input signal Pin Input signal 1 T.M.D.S. Data2- 14 +5 Power 2 T.M.D.S. Data2+ 15 Ground (for+5V) 3 T.M.D.S. Data2/4 Shield 16 Hot Plug Detect 4 T.M.D.S. Data4- 17 T.M.D.S. Data0- 5 T.M.D.S. Data4+ 18 T.M.D.S. Data0+ 6 DDC Clock 19 T.M.D.S. Data0/5 Shield 7 DDC Data 20 T.M.D.S. Data5- 8 No Connect 21 T.M.D.S. Data5+ 9 T.M.D.S. Data1- 22 T.M.D.S. Clock Shield 10 T.M.D.S.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR PC (continued) ENGLISH Recommended Signal List (continued) With Analog RGB signal input (RGB2 input) No. Signal Name 1 Signal Mode Vertical frequency Resolution (Hz) Horizontal frequency (kHz) Dot clock frequency (MHz) Remarks 640 X 400 70.08 31.47 25.18 640 X 480 59.94 31.47 25.18 864 X 480 59.94 31.47 34.24 4 640 X 480 72.81 37.86 31.50 5 640 X 480 75.00 37.50 31.50 6 640 X 480 85.01 43.27 36.00 7 800 X 600 56.25 35.16 36.
Basic connection to an AV Receiver PDM-5520 Monitor rear panel High Definition Plasma monitor PDM-5520 U.S.
Examples of Image Retention Exemples de Rétention d’Image English Image Retention Image Retention can be an issue for all plasma monitors, however if you follow the simple guidelines listed below, you can enjoy many years of viewing. YAMAHA has included a number of features in our range of plasma monitors which help to reduce image retention. Please refer to the user manual for this model for instruction on how to use these features. * * * * * Ensure screen save mode is activated.
