Microtek MHP1-HD manual

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2 Preface Copyright Copyright © 2005, Microtek International, Inc., all rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced or copied in any way, stored electronically, or translated into any language, without the permission of Microtek International, Inc. Disclaimer The contents of this manual have been checked carefully for accuracy and every e[...]

3 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Safety Precaution Before you use the Plasma Display Panel (PDP), be sure to read the following safety precautions, which detail the proper operation of the PDP and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to users or equipment. • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • TO [...]

4 1 7 . Unplug this product from the power outlet and consult qualified service personnel for servicing under the following conditions: a ) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product. c ) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product does not operate norma[...]

5 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y T able of Contents Preface ................................................................................................................. 2 Safety Precautions ................................................................................................ 3 C HAPTER 1 About Y our PDP ...................................[...]

6 C HAPTER 5 Using the PDP’ s F eatures .................................................................................... 30 Navigating the Menu ....................................................................................................... 3 0 Optimizing the Picture – Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Sharpness, Mode, Swap ....[...]

7 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y C HAPTER 1 About Y our PDP Congratulations on your purchase of the 42" Plasma Display Panel (PDP). Your new PDP incorporates the latest plasma technology, along with a variety of options for connecting an input source and an easy-to-use on screen display (OSD) to help you in fine-tuning your viewing experience. The P[...]

8 P ac kage Contents Ensure that the following items are included in your package. If there are any damaged or missing parts, contact customer service. PDP with base stand attached Remote control Two AAA batteries (for use with remote control) User Manual Power cable Speakers (2) Speaker cables (2) Cable clamps (2) Accessories for PDP Speakers Spea[...]

9 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y F ront V i e w The following illustration shows the components on the front side of the PDP. CH VOL M E N U SOURCE Power indicator Indicates when the power is on. Standby state — Red Operating state — Green Warm up state – Orange IR receiver Point the remote control at the IR (Infrared Remote) receiver to operate th[...]

10 DVI In Connects to devices such as a DVD player, set top box, or computer with a DVI interface cable. RS232 In For Factory use only. Do not make any connections to this port. VGA In Connects to computer using a VGA cable. Component Video (Y, Cb, Cr)/Audio (L, R) Connects to video output from devices such as a DVD player, set top box, or cable TV[...]

11 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Remote Control POWER ( ) : Press to turn the PDP on and off. CHANNEL NUMBERS: Use these buttons to input the channel number directly. BACK: Returns to the previously viewed channel. MENU: Opens or exit on-screen menu. WIDE: Sets the aspect ratios. (Normal, Wide, Zoom, Fill). CH : Moves up to the next channel. CH : Moves [...]

12 C HAPTER 2 S et ting Up the PDP This section explains how to install the PDP, connect it to power, and connect it to an antenna or TV cable to view TV programs. It also explains how to connect to various audio/video devices using the inputs located on the rear panel of the PDP. Before Using Y our PDP Follow these guidelines when placing your PDP[...]

13 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Installing the Speakers Two side-mounted speakers are included in the PDP package. Follow the steps to mount the speakers and connect them to the speaker outputs on the rear panel of the PDP: 1 . Before beginning, make sure the main power switch on the PDP’s rear panel is switched off. 2 . The screws for the speakers a[...]

14 Tab 5 . Connect the speaker cables to the Speaker Out connectors on the rear panel of the PDP and the connectors on the speakers . The speaker connectors and the cables are color coded according to polarity (red for +, black for –). Match these colors and polarities when connecting the speaker cables. If connections are not made correctly, the[...]

15 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y C HAPTER 3 Making Connections Follow the instructions in this section to connect your PDP to various audio/video devices, or to view TV programming from an aerial signal, cable box, or a digital set-top box. Connecting P o we r A master power switch is located at the rear of the PDP to completely turn power on and off. A[...]

16 V iewing TV fr om Aerial Signals You can receive aerial signals in two ways: 1) Receive direct aerial TV signals, or 2) receive signals from a cable connected to a rooftop antenna. If you wish to view direct aerial TV signals, you should set the PDP source to ANT by pushing the ANT/CABLE button on the remote control or in the PDP Source on-scree[...]

17 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Connecting a Cable TV Box You can watch cable TV programming after having subscribed to your local cable TV service. TV programs can only be viewed when a cable TV box or tuner is connected to the PDP. Contact your local cable TV provider for more information on the services available in your area. When a cable TV box is[...]

18 Connecting External Devices to Y our PDP You can connect many types of audio visual and entertainment devices to the PDP. Most audio/video devices offer a choice of several connection types. The most common types are Standard composite (AV) cable, S-Video cable, and Component cable (YCbCr/YPbPr). S-Video provides higher quality picture transmiss[...]

19 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Connecting to a V CR After connecting a VCR to the PDP, you can view VHS tapes, record a TV channel you are watching, or record from one channel while watching another. You can also connect the TV cable to the VCR and use the VCR connection to view TV programming. T o connect a V CR to the PDP: Connect the audio and vide[...]

20 Conn ec ting to a D VD Pla y er Connect a DVD player to the PDP to view DVD discs. If you have a DVD recorder, you can record a TV channel you are watching, or record from one channel while watching another. You can also connect the TV cable to the DVD and use the DVD connection to view TV programming. T o connect a D VD play er to the PDP: Conn[...]

21 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Connec ting to a Camcorder or Video Game S et Connecting to a camcorder enables you to play and view videos directly from the camcorder without transferring first to another tape or disk. Connecting to a video game set enables you to play video games and enjoy high quality graphics and on the large, colorful picture of t[...]

22 Conn ec ting to a DTV Receiv er (Set-T op Bo x) Digital TV (DTV) broadcasting is now available in many areas, and the PDP supports DTV technology needed to receive DTV broadcasting. With DTV broadcasting, you can enjoy high definition picture, a wide 16:9 aspect ratio, and Dolby Digital surround sound. Most DTV services provide you with a digita[...]

23 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Connecting to a Second PDP or Monitor You can send output from the PDP to a second PDP or other video device by connecting a composite video cable from the TV1 and Video 1 outputs on the rear of the PDP. T o connect to a second PDP f ollow these steps: 1 . Connect the Video Out output of the PDP to the video input of the[...]

24 Connecting to a P er sonal Computer You can use the PDP as a monitor for your PC. VGA is the most common type of computer connection; however, some computers also include DVI connections. To connect to a personal computer, follow these steps: 1 . Connect the VGA or DVI cable from the computer to the VGA In or DVI In connections on the rear of th[...]

25 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Specifications for Computer Modes For most settings, the computer uses Plug and Play technology to adjust itself to the settings of the PDP. For certain settings, however, the size and position of the image shown on the PDP may be determined by the computer. The following table shows display elements determined by the co[...]

26 C HAPTER 4 Get ting Star ted This section explains some of the basic features to set up so you can begin using the PDP. T urning the PDP On 1 . Press the main power switch on the rear panel to supply power to the PDP. 2 . Press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control or on the PDP unit to turn the PDP on. NOTE: If you need to disconnect power[...]

27 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y • S electing the V ideo Input Source Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or the SOURCE button on the PDP unit to select video input source from another device connected to your PDP. For example, if you are connected to HDTV (YPbPr), select “HDTV”, then ENTER to confirm your selection. You can also set t[...]

28 • Adding/Deleting Channels You can add or delete individual channels using the on-screen menus, so that the menus do or do not appear when you move through channels using CH or CH . To add or delete channels: 1 . Select the channel you want to add or remove. 2 . Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the PDP unit. 3 . Press the UP/D[...]

29 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Normal (4:3) Fill Wide (16:9) Zoom Changing the Screen Size Press the WIDE button on the remote control to change the screen size. Each time you press the WIDE button, you can toggle though Normal, Wide, Fill, and Zoom settings. Select one of the settings, and the screen size is changed immediately. You can also change s[...]

30 C HAPTER 5 Using the PDP’ s F eatures Features in your PDP can be accessed through remote control buttons, the on-screen menu, or sometimes both. The on-screen menu enable you to make adjustments to the picture and sound, change source modes, enable picture-in-picture (PIP) mode, set the menu language, and more. This chapter explains each subm[...]

31 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Optimizing the Picture The Picture menu enables you to adjust the appearance of the picture using the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, and Sharpness function settings. In addition, four picture modes have preset picture settings to provide a convenient way to optimize settings for normal viewing, movies, or video g[...]

32 Adjusting the Sound The Sound menu gives you access to sound settings. To adjust sound settings: 1 . Press the MENU button to view the main menu. 2 Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button. 3 . Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select the item you would like to adjust. 4 . Press the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) butto[...]

33 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Selecting Input Source The Source menu enables you to set an input source when connecting an antenna or using video equipment (such as a DVD or VCR). Set the source to match the type of connection you have made between the PDP and the video equipment. See Chapter 3 “Making Connections” for more information. Most of t[...]

34 A djusting TV Se t tings The TV menu enables you to set the PDP source, set up channels, and access secondary audio programs. To access TV settings: 1 . Press the MENU button to view the main menu. 2 Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “TV”, then press the ENTER button. 3 . Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select the item you would lik[...]

35 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y A djusting PC Displa y Se t tings Individual PC display settings can be adjusted in the PC menu. PC settings can also be automatically adjusted by selecting the Auto option. To access PC display settings, 1 . Press the MENU button to view the main menu. 2 Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “PC”, then press the [...]

36 Viewing Picture-in-Picture (PIP) The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) window is a small window within the main window that displays programming from other channels or input sources. You can control the PIP source and PIP position through the PIP submenu or remote control. To access PIP the window settings: 1 . Press the MENU button to view the main menu[...]

37 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Opening a PIP Window To open a PIP window: 1 . Select an input source for the main screen first by pressing the TV/VIDEO button on the control button or use the on-screen menu. When the button is pressed, the name of the available input sources appear on the screen. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to move through availabl[...]

38 Changing the Location of the PIP Window To change the location of the PIP window, press the POSITION button on the remote control, or use the on-screen menu. Each time you press the POSITION button, you can toggle though Up Left, Up Right, Lower Left, and Lower Right options. The selected option takes effect on the screen immediately. Alternatin[...]

39 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Changing the Aspect Ratio The Aspect menu enables you to set aspect ratios (ratios of width to height) for the display. When watching a movie, for example, you may wish to select Wide to recreate the dimensions of a theater screen. To access aspect ratio settings: 1 . Press the MENU button to view the main menu. 2 Press [...]

40 PDP Setup In the PDP setup menu, you can set the on-screen display language, color temperature, the sleep timer, or restore factory default settings. To adjust PDP settings: 1 . Press the MENU button to view the main menu. 2 . Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. 3 . Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to[...]

41 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Using Closed Captions Some programs offer closed captions, which are subtitles for the spoken portions of programming. These often offer subtitles for the hearing impaired or translations into other languages. Programming with closed captions often carries the closed caption symbol, cc. To view the captions or text: Pres[...]

42 B. Changing the PIN code The change PIN feature allows you to change the current PIN to a new secret PIN to protect certain settings from being changed. 1 . Enable the V-Chip function, following the procedures listed in the “Turning the V-Chip on” section. 2 . Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Change PIN”. You will be prompted to[...]

43 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y TV Rating The TV rating system is defined as follows: TV-Y - Suitable for all audiences, including children. TV-Y7 - Primarily intended for children over the age of 7 years. TV-G - For a general audience. TV-PG - Parental guidance recommended. May contain some elements that parents think are unsuitable for children. TV-1[...]

44 Movie Rating The movie rating system is defined as follows: G - General audience. Suitable for all ages. PG - Parental guidance recommended. Some parents may consider some elements of the movie not to be suitable for children. PG-13 - Parents strongly cautioned. Some parents may consider some elements of the movie to be unsuitable for children u[...]

45 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y C HAPTER 6 Appendix Care and Maintenance Read and follow these instructions to keep your PDP in good condition. Placement • Do not place the PDP on an uneven or unstable surface. • Avoid extremes of hot and cold. Avoid humidity and dust. • If the PDP is moved rapidly from cold to hot environments, disconnect power [...]

46 T roubleshooting Below are some possible solutions to problems that you may encounter while using the PDP. After trying these possible solutions, contact your dealer or service representative if you are still unable to resolve the problem. 1 . No Power. Solution: • Make sure the PDP is connected correctly. • Check the power cord connection. [...]

47 42" PLASMA DISPLA Y Specifications Model Type MP42H2NS Display Area 36.73” x 20.97” (932.94 x 532.80 mm) Screen Size 42” diagonal Display Color 1.07 billion Resolution 1024 (H) x 768 (V) pixels Dot Pitch 0.912 mm (H) x 0.693 mm (v) Scanning Frequency 31.5~64.0 KHz (H); 56.3~75.0 Hz (V) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Brightness 1100 nit (Max.) Cont[...]

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