Polaroid PLA-4260MTR manual

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    1 42” High-Definition Plasma Monitor PLA-4260MTR Operation Manual 20050314[...]

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    2 T able of Content s Safety Precautions 3 Plasma Display 6 LED Indicators 9 Remote Control Unit 10 Inst alling the plasma Monitor 11 Basic Operation 12 Using the Remote Control 12 Basic Adjustment s: V ideo Source 13 PC Source 16 Settings Menu 19 Specifications 21 T roubleshooting 22[...]

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    3 Safety Precautions W arning The apparatu s shall not be exposed to dripping or spl ashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed o n the apparatus. Caution T o prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back p anel of your pr[...]

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    4 Import ant Safety Instructions 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 dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openi ngs. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat[...]

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    5 FCC S t atement of Compliance Class B Computing Device Information to User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device pursuant to p art 15 of F CC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against ha rmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment genera[...]

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    6 Plasma Display Front view 1 2 3 1. S tatus LED indicator 2. IR Receiver for remote control 3. S tandby/on LED indicator Shown with optional Extension S peaker Cabinet & Display S tand. (Sold Separately .)[...]

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    7 Right view 1 2 3 4 1. ST ANDBY/ON button 2. VOLUME +/- buttons (Not used in this application.) 3. CHANNEL +/- buttons (Not used in this applic ation.) 4. INPUT button (Not used in this application.)[...]

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    8 Rear view 5 6 7 8 5. SYSTEM CABLE terminal (BLACK) (Not used in this application.) 6. DVI VIDEO INPUT CABLE terminal (WHITE) 7. AC INLET terminal 8. POWER switch Shown with optional Extension S peaker Cabinet & Display S tand. (Sold Separately .)[...]

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    9 LED Indicators Plasma Display LED indicator ST A TUS Condition Description Off Off AC power off The AC power is off Off Red S tandby The power LED lights up in red to indicate standby mode when AC power is on. Off Flash S tandby to on Only lights when power switches from standby to on mode. Off Blue On The indicator on the Plasma Display lights u[...]

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    10 Remote Control Button labels Functions PWR T urns on the power to the Plasma Display or places it into standby mode Digits 0 - 9 Access to main input #0~9 directl y GUIDE/WIDE Select aspect ratio SELECT Select an OSD option when the OSD is active Up/down/left/right arrows Navigate up/down/left/right in the OSD INFO Indicate inpu t formation in u[...]

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    11 Inst alling the Plasma Display Locating • A void direct sunlight. Maintain adequate ventilation. • Because the Plasma Display is heavy , be sure to have someone to help you when moving or mounting it. Note Allow enough space around the upper and back p arts when inst alling to ensure ventilation around the backside of the Plasma Display . Pr[...]

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    12 Basic Operation Using the Remote Control Use the remote control unit by pointing it towards the remote sensor window . Objects between the remote control unit and sensor window may prevent proper operation. Inserting batteries Install batteries in the remote control unit before using: 1. Open the battery cover . 2. Insert the two AA size batteri[...]

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    13 Basic Adjustments for VIDEO Source Use the menu to change the options. 1. Press MENU . 2. Press ←/→ to select “VIDEO” source. 3. Press ↑ / ↓ to select the desired option, and then press SELECT . 4. Press MENU to exit the menu. VIDEO ● PICTURE MODE BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SA TURA TION HUE SHARPNESS PICTURE MODE Adjust picture to your pr[...]

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    14 Basic Adjustments for VIDEO Source (continued) PICTURE MODE ● MOVIE ST ANDA RD VIVID SPOR TS For Picture mode I t e m D e s c r i p t i o n M O V I E F o r a m o v i e . ST ANDARD Fo r a highly defined image in a bright room. VIVID For a clear , active image. SPOR TS For a sports image. VIDEO PICUTURE MODE ● BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST SA TURA TION [...]

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    15 Basic Adjustments for VIDEO Source (continued) For V ideo source I t e m ← b u t t o n → button BRIGHTNESS F o r l e s s b r i g h t n e s s F o r m o r e b r i g h t n e s s CONTRAST F o r l e s s c o n t r a s t F o r m o r e c o n t r a s t SA TURA TION F o r l e s s s a t u r a t i o n F o r m o r e s a t u r a t i o n H U E For less col[...]

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    16 Basic Adjustments for PC Source PC ● AUTO COLOR TEMP CLOCK PHASE POSITION AUTO Auto image adjustment. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “PC” source. 3. Press ↑ / ↓ to select “AUT O”, and then press SELECT . 4. Press ←/→ to select the desired parameter— “YES” or “NO”, and then press SELECT . 5. Press MENU to ex[...]

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    17 Basic Adjustments for PC Source (continued) Color T emp ● W arm Normal Cool I t e m D e s c r i p t i o n W arm for warm tone Normal for natural tone Cool for cool tone CLOCK Clock adjustment 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “PC” source, and then press SELECT . . 3. Press ↑ / ↓ to select “CLOCK”, and then press SELECT . 4.[...]

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    18 Basic Adjustments for PC Source (continued) POSITION Adjusts the vertical and horizont al positions of displayed images. 1. Press MENU. 2. Press ←/→ to select “PC” source. 3. Press ↑ / ↓ to select “POSITION”, and then press SELECT . 4. Press ↑ / ↓ to select “X” or “Y”, and then press SELECT . 5. Press ←/→ to selec[...]

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    19 Basic Adjustments for Settings Menu For SETTING source OSD LANGUAGE Y ou can select a language to be used fo r the on-screen displa y of menus from three languages; English, French and S panish. 1. Press MENU . 2. Press ←/→ to select “SETTING” source”. 3. Press ↑ / ↓ to select “OSD LANG UAGE”, and then press SELECT . 4. Press ?[...]

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    20 Basic Adjustments for Settings Menu (continued) TRANSP ARENCY T o adjust the transpar ency degree of OSD. 1. Press MENU . 2. Press ←/→ to select “SETTING” source”. 3. Press ↑ / ↓ to select “TRANSP ARENCY”, and then press SELECT . 4. Press ← / → to select the desired level and then press SELECT . 5. Press MENU to exit the me[...]

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    21 S pecifications PLA-4260MTR Item 42” Plasma Display Panel Native Resolution 1024(H) x 768(V) pixels Effective Disp lay Size 933.89 mm (H) x 532.24 mm (V) Aspect Ratio 16:9 Color 16.77 million colors Viewing Angle > 160° (horizont al) / > 160° (vertical) Brightness (w/glass filter) 1000 cd/m 2 ( typical, panel spe c) Min.350 cd/m, 400 c[...]

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    22 T r oubleshooting Problem Possible Solution No picture. Make sure the power cord is connected securely . T urn on the power of the PDP . Check DVI cable connections. Cannot see any information T urn off AC power of the PDP and the on the display (OSD and video) video in put source and turn on again. and the power LED is blue. No color . Press MO[...]