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  • Page 1

    PLASMA MONIT OR OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this owner ’s manual thoroughly before operating the Monitor . Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the Monitor . See the label attached on the back of the Monitor and relate this information to your dealer if you ever require service. Model Number : Serial Number : [...]

  • Page 2

    2 Plasma Monitor Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 1. Do not place the Monitor in direct sunlight or near heat sources such as heat registers, stove and so on. This may cause a fire. 2. Do not use the Monitor in damp place such as a bathroom or any place where it is likely to get wet. This may cause a fire or could give an[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 3 Safety Instructions 1. Never touch the power plug with a wet hand. This may cause an electric shock. 2. Disconnect from the mains and remove all con- nections before moving. 3. Do not place the Monitor in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack. V entilation required. 4. When installing the Monitor on a table, be care[...]

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    4 Plasma Monitor Contents After reading this manual, keep it handy for future reference. Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2~3 Introduction Controls and Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Installation Installation Instruction . . . . . . .[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 5 Introduction Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? If voltage is applied to gas within glass panels, ultraviolet rays are produced and fused with a fluorescent substance. At that instant, light is emitted. A Plasma Display is a next generation flat Display using this phenomenon. 160° - Wide angle range[...]

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    6 Plasma Monitor Introduction Controls Controls Connection Options Connection Options R ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) L EXP ANDED INPUT VIDEO INPUT RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) EXTERNAL SPEAKER YP B P R (MONO) R AUDIO L R AUDIO L S-VIDEO AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT AUDIO INPUT AUDIO INPUT REMOTE CONTROL COMPONENT INPUT DVI INPUT RGB INPUT RGB OUTPUT 1 1. EXTERNAL SP[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 7 Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the monitor . - Under certain conditions such as if the remote IR signal is interrupted, the remote control may not function. Press the key again as necessary . • Open the battery comp[...]

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    8 Plasma Monitor Installation Installation Installation D-sub 15 pin cable Owner ’ s Manual 1.5V 1.5V Batteries BNC-RCA adapter Power Cord 123 456 78 0 9 POWER SLEEP INPUT SELECT APC DASP ARC PIP ARC PIP TWIN PICTURE SWAP MENU MUTE OK VOL POWER STOP PLAY FF REC REW P/STILL WIN.SIZE WIN.POSITION ZOOM + ZOOM - SPLIT ZOOM VOL SUB INPUT Remote Contro[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 9 Installation Installation Instructions Installation Instructions • The Monitor can be installed in different ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. • Install this monitor only in a location where adequate ventilation is available. • It is recommended that MP-42PZ44/45V/90/91V series models only be use d at an a ltit[...]

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    10 Plasma Monitor Installation Installation Instructions continued Installation Instructions continued W W all Mount: V all Mount: V ertical installation (MP-42PZ45M/45V/91M/91V series models only) ertical installation (MP-42PZ45M/45V/91M/91V series models only) Detailed installation instructions are included in the optional V ertical W all Mountin[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 11 Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the plasma display . - T o avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and Monitor - Use the ISM Method feature to avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long[...]

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    12 Plasma Monitor Installation • Component Input ports T o get better picture quality , connect a DVD player to the compo- nent input ports as shown below . - T o watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase and connect a digital set-top box. How to connect 1. Use the monitor ’ s COMPONENT (Y , P B , P R ) INPUT , RGB or DVI jack for video conn[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 13 Installation How to connect 1. T o get the best picture quality , adjust the PC graphics card to 800x600, 60Hz. 2. Use the monitor ’ s RGB INPUT or DVI (Digital Visual Interface) INPUT port for video connections, depending on your PC connector . If the graphic card on the PC does not output ana- log and digital RGB simultane[...]

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    14 Plasma Monitor Installation Monitor Display Specifications (RGB-PC /DVI-PC Mode) Resolution 640x350 720x400 640x480 848x480 852x480 Horizontal Frequency(KHz) 31.468 37.861 31.469 37.927 31.469 35.000 37.861 37.500 43.269 31.500 35.000 37.500 31.500 35.000 37.500 70.09 85.08 70.08 85.03 59.94 66.66 72.80 75.00 85.00 60.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 70.00 [...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 15 Operation T urning on the Monitor just after installation T urning on the Monitor (power cord is still connected) 1. Connect power cord correctly . - A inactive menu options aren ’ t available in this monitor . It ’ s only available to connect with PDP T uner (RP-BA50). 2. Press the ON/OFF button on the Monitor . At this m[...]

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    16 Plasma Monitor Operation - Each adjustment for the Picture menu options doesn ’ t effect other input sources. Readjust Picture menu options for each of the following sources. • RGB (PC) / DVI (PC), • RGB (DTV) / DVI (DTV) / Component (480p, 720p, 1080i) • Video / S-V ideo / Component (480i) Picture Menu Options Picture Menu Options - Y o[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 17 Operation 1. Press the DASP button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below. DASP DASP (Digital (Digital Auto Sound Processing) Auto Sound Processing) 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SOUND menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select the desired sound o[...]

  • Page 18

    18 Plasma Monitor Operation - T imer functions operate only if current time has been set. - Off-T imer function overrides On-T imer function if they are set to the same time. - The monitor must be in standby mode for the On-T imer to work. On/Of On/Of f f T T imers Setup imers Setup 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the T[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 19 Key Lock Key Lock - The monitor can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. - This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by disabling the front panel controls. - This Monitor is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the monitor off. - A frozen still picture[...]

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    20 Plasma Monitor Special Menu Options continued Special Menu Options continued SPECIAL Prev. Language Key lock ISM Method Low power Set ID Caption / T ext Captions OSD Rotate G Normal Rotate SPECIAL MENU 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SPECIAL menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select OSD ( On[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 21 Operation Auto Auto Adjustment Adjustment 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 Auto config. . 3. Press the G button to run Auto configure. • When Auto config. has finished, OK will be shown on screen. • If the position of the[...]

  • Page 22

    22 Plasma Monitor Adjusting Horizontal/ V Adjusting Horizontal/ V ertical Position ertical Position 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 Position . 3. Press the G button and then use D / E / F / G button to adjust the position. 4. Press the ENTER butt[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 23 Operation Split Zoom Split Zoom - Enlarges the picture in correct proportions. - Split Zoom can be used for all input sources. - In 2-Split Zoom mode, you can only move the image up or down. - If an image is enlarged, a section can be viewed without using Split Zoom. - Split Zoom is not available if OSD rotate is rotate . 1. P[...]

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    24 Plasma Monitor - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs pictures (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - Y ou can also adjust the PIP features in the PIP/DW menu (Except Swap function). PIP PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature (Picture-In-Picture) Feature W W [...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 25 Operation - As the name suggests, this mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the monitor screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen. Double W Double W indow Setup Options indow Setup Options Selecting a Source for the Double W Selecting a Source for the Double W indow indow[...]

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    26 Plasma Monitor No. Pin name 1 No connection 2 RXD (Receive data) 3 TXD (T ransmit data) 4 DTR (DTE side ready) 5 GND 6 DSR (DCE side ready) 7 RTS (Ready to send) 8 CTS (Clear to send) 9 No Connection 1 5 6 9 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 RXD TXD GND DTR DSR RTS CTS TXD RXD GND DSR DTR CTS RTS PC 7-Wire Configurations (Standard RS-232C cable) D-Sub 9 3 2 5 6 4 8[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 27 External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID Use this function to specify a monitor ID number . Refer to ‘ Real Data Mapping 1 ’ . See page 28. • Baud rate : 1 15200 bps (UART) • Data length : 8 bits • Parity : None * Use a crossed (reverse) cable. • Stop bit : 1 bit • Communication code : ASCII code Communication[...]

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    28 Plasma Monitor External Control Device Setup 02. Input Select (Command2:b) (Main Picture Input) G T o select input source for the Monitor . Y ou can also select an input source using the INPUT SELECT button on the Monitor's remote control. T ransmission Data 0 : RGB 1 : Component 2 : Video 3 : S-Video 4 : DVI [k][b][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 29 External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command2:i) G T o adjust the screen color . Y ou can also adjust color in the Picture menu. T ransmission Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘ Real data mapping 1 ’ . See page 28. [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 10. Tint (Command2:j) G[...]

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    30 Plasma Monitor External Control Device Setup 22. Red Adjustment (Command2:v) G T o adjust red in color temperature. T ransmission Data Min: 0 ~ Max: C8 • Refer to ‘ Real data mapping 3 ’ as shown below . [k][v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [v][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 23. Green Adjustment (Command2:w) G T o adjust green in col[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 31 External Control Device Setup 27. ISM Method (Command2:p) G T o avoid having a fixed image remain on screen. T ransmission Data 0: Normal 1: White wash 2: Orbiter 3: Inversion [j][p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [p][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 28. Low Power (Command2:q) G T o control the low power function on/off. T [...]

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    32 Plasma Monitor G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the Monitor . G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz G Configuration of frame G Repeat code G Lead code • 1st frame Low custom code Lead code High custom code Data code Data code T C T f T1 C0 Carrier frequency F CAR = 1/T C = f [...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 33 IR Code 00H 01H 02H 03H 08H C4H C5H 09H 10H 11 H 12H 13H 14H 15H 16H 17H 18H 19H 0BH 98H D5H C6H BFH 5AH D8H 0EH 44H 43H 52H 4DH 60H 61H 63H 64H 6BH 40H 41H 69H 6AH 7BH 79H 76H 77H AFH 99H R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button (Power On/Off) Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off) R/[...]

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    34 Plasma Monitor T roubleshooting Checklist No output from one of the speakers • Adjust Balance in the SOUND menu. (Refer to p.17) Unusual sound from inside the monitor • A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise when the plasma display is turned on or of f and does not indicate a fault with the monitor . No pi[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 35 Specification • The specifications shown above may be changed without notice for quality improvement. Product Specifications Product Specifications MODEL Width (inches / mm) Height (inches / mm) Depth (inches / mm) Weight (pounds / kg) Power requirement Resolution Color Operating T emperature Range Operating Humidity Range M[...]

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    PLASMA MONIT OR OWNER’S MANUAL Please read this owner ’s manual thoroughly before operating the Monitor . Retain it for future reference. Record model number and serial number of the Monitor . See the label attached on the back of the Monitor and relate this information to your dealer if you ever require service. Model Number : Serial Number : [...]