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    ENGLISH Safety W arnings Important Recommendations .........................................2 Introduction Connection to the mains ................................................4 Controls of the Monitor ..................................................5 Remote control and Monitor ..........................................8 Remote control and oth[...]

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    2 Plasma Monitor Safety Warnings Important Recommendations Important Recommendations W arning : your monitor is heavy and its weight centred towards the top. Handle it with care. Unpacking and installation requires at least two people. For the installation to be correct, we strongly advise you to contact a registered and qualified THOMSON dealer . [...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 3 Safety Warnings ENGLISH If your connect a computer to your monitor , use the supplied D-sub 15 pin cable. Computer As is the case for any phosphorus-based screen (cathode-ray or other tube), the screen brightness of your monitor will gradually fade with the passing of time. Like any monitor with a phosphorus- or plasma gas- bas[...]

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    4 Plasma Monitor Introduction Connection to the mains Connection to the mains - Use the the mains cord delivered with your set and connect it to a 220 - 240V~ 50Hz socket. Switching on is done through the Main power button located on the front of your set. (+) ( ) (+) ( ) EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 Ω ) R L DVI INPUT RGB INPUT AUDIO INPUT AC INPUT RS-232[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 5 Introduction ENGLISH Controls of the Monitor Controls of the Monitor <Front Panel Controls> ON/OFF ON/OFF MENU VOL. INPUT SELECT VOL. MENU INPUT SELECT Main Power Button Switches On or Off INPUT SELECT Button VOLUME ( F F , G G ) Buttons Remote Control Sensor Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illumi[...]

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    6 Plasma Monitor Introduction Controls of the Monitor Controls of the Monitor <Back Panel> (+) ( ) (+) ( ) EXTERNAL SPEAKER(8 Ω ) R L AUDIO INPUT RGB INPUT AC INPUT RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) DVI INPUT (+) ( ) (+) ( ) EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 Ω ) R L DVI INPUT RGB INPUT AUDIO INPUT AC INPUT RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) EXTERNAL SPEAKER[...]

  • Page 7

    Owner ’ s Manual 7 ENGLISH Introduction D-sub 15 pin cable Owner's Manual Owner ’ s Manual 1.5V 1.5V Alkaline batteries Power Cord Remote Control handset DVI-D Cable Accessories - Optional extras can be changed or modified for quality improvement without any notification new optional extras can be added. - Contract your dealer for buying t[...]

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    Navigating Up in a menu. Navigating Down in a menu. 16/9 4/3 Zoom 14/9 8 Plasma Monitor Introduction Remote control and Monitor Remote control and Monitor The remote control of your set controls your monitor as well as the functions of other devices described on page 9. Selection of connected devices (connectors). T o control the monitor , switch t[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 9 ENGLISH Introduction Remote control and other devices Remote control and other devices Amplifier VCR When the switch is on the plasma position, some of the keys control the devices indicated on this page. For other devices (Amplifier , DVD, Satellite and VCR), refer to pages 31. Programming: Y ou can program these two keys to a[...]

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    10 Plasma Monitor Desktop Pedestal Installation • The Monitor can be mounted on a desk as shown above. (For further information, refer to the optional 'Desktop Stand Installation and Setup Guide'.) - The Monitor can be installed in various ways such as wall mounting type, desktop type, etc.. T o install as wall mounting type (optional) [...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 11 ENGLISH Installation External Equipment V External Equipment V iewing Setups iewing Setups W atching Cable TV - After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter , you can watch cable TV programming. W atching VCR - A void having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of tim[...]

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    12 Plasma Monitor Installation External Equipment V External Equipment V iewing Setups iewing Setups W atching external A V source - When connecting the Plasma Monitor with external equipments, match the colours of connecting ports : Video = yellow , Audio (Left) = white, Audio (Right) = red. T o watch external A V source 1. Press av button on the [...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 13 Installation ENGLISH Connecting the PC - T o enjoy vivid picture and sound, connect a PC to the Monitor . - A void keeping a fixed image on the monitor’s screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanently imprint- ed on the screen; use a screen saver when possible. - Connect PC to the RGB INPUT or DVI I[...]

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    14 Plasma Monitor Installation Displayable Monitor Specification Displayable Monitor Specification Synchronization input form : separate Depending on the resolution, video card and brightness, a noise can come out in PC mode. If a noise comes out in low resolution, reset the PC mode into high resolution. RGB / DVI mode Resolution 640x350 720x400 64[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 15 Operation ENGLISH T T urning on the Monitor urning on the Monitor - When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the Monitor . T urning on the Monitor just after installation T urning on the Monitor (power cord is still connected) 1. Connect power cord correctly . 2. Press the ON/OFF button on the Monitor . At this m[...]

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    16 Plasma Monitor Operation Picture Menu Options Picture Menu Options 1. Press the menu button and then use D D / E E button to select the PICTURE menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select the desired picture option. 3. Press the G G button and then use F F / G G button to make appropriate adjustments. 4. Press the menu [...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 17 Operation ENGLISH Sound Menu Options Sound Menu Options 1. Press the Green ( ) button. 2. Press the Green ( ) button to select your desired sound. SSM (Sound Status Memory) 1. Press the menu button and then use D D / E E button to select the SOUND menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select the desire[...]

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    18 Plasma Monitor Operation T T ime Menu Options ime Menu Options a. T o check the remaining sleep time, press the Blue ( ) or ok button once. b. T o cancel the sleep time, repeatedly press the Blue ( ) button until the display --- Min appears. c. If you turn the monitor off after setting the sleep timer , the setting will be erased. Sleep Timer - [...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 19 Operation ENGLISH Special Menu Options Special Menu Options Child Lock - The monitor can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. - This monitor programmed to remember which option it was last set to event if you turn the monitor off. - In Child Lock ‘ On ’, if the monitor is turned off, press the INP[...]

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    20 Plasma Monitor Operation Screen Menu Options Screen Menu Options Auto adjustment (RGB [PC] mode only) - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. - Although the image is still not correct, your Monitor is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. - The Auto Configure and the Manual config. functions don’t nee[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 21 Operation ENGLISH Manual Configure (RGB [PC] mode only) - If the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially that characters are still trembling, adjust the picture phase manually . - T o correct the screen size, adjust Clock . 1. Press the menu button and then D D / E E button to select the SCREEN menu. 2. Pres[...]

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    22 Plasma Monitor Operation Screen Menu Options Screen Menu Options Selecting Wide VGA mode (RGB, DVI mode only) - T o see a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of VGA mode. 1. Press the menu button and then use D D / E E button to select the SCREEN menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select VGA[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 23 Operation ENGLISH PIP PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature (Picture-in-Picture) Feature PIP Aspect Ratio 1. Press the menu button and then use D D / E E button to select the PIP menu. 2. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select PIP ARC . 3. Press the G G button and then use D D / E E button to select 4:3 or 16:[...]

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    24 Plasma Monitor Miscellaneous No. Pin name 1 No connection 2 RXD (Receive data) 3 TXD (Transmit 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 configuration (Standard RS-232C cable) D-Sub 9[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 25 Miscellaneous ENGLISH T ransmission * [Command 1] : First command to control PDP set. (j or k) * [Command 2] : Second command to control PDP set. * [Set ID] : Y ou can adjust the set ID to choose desired monitor ID number in special menu. See previous page. Adjustment range is 1 ~ 99. When selecting Set ID ‘0’, every conne[...]

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    26 Plasma Monitor Miscellaneous 05. V olume Mute (Command 2 : e) G T o control volume mute on/off. Y ou can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on remote control. T ransmission Data 0 : V olume mute on (V olume of f) 1 : V olume mute off (V olume on) [k][e][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Ack [e][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 03. Aspect Ratio (Command 2 : [...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 27 Miscellaneous ENGLISH 13. Remote control lock mode (Command 2 : m) G T o lock the front panel controls on the monitor and remote control. T ransmission [k][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Ack Data 0 : Lock off 1 : Lock on * If you’re not using the remote control, use this mode. When main power is on/off, external control lock is [...]

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    28 Plasma Monitor Miscellaneous 26. Abnormal State (Command 2 : z) G T o recognize an abnormal state. T ransmission Data 0: Normal (Power on and signal exist) 1: No signal (Power on) 2: T urn the monitor off by remote control 3: T urn the monitor off by sleep time function 4: T urn the monitor off by RS-232C function 5: 5V down 6: AC down 7: T urn [...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 29 Miscellaneous ENGLISH 28. Low Power (Command 1 : j, Command 2 : q) G T o reduce the power consumption of the monitor . Y ou can also adjust Low Power in SPECIAL menu. T ransmission Data 0 : Off 1 : On [j][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][ ][Cr] Ack [q][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] * Real data mapping 1 0 : Step 0 A : Step 10 (Set ID 10) F[...]

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    30 Plasma Monitor Miscellaneous Programming your remote control Programming your remote control T o control other devices Y ou can program your remote control for it to control other devices. Before following the adjustment procedure below , look for the 3- digit code number(s) corresponding to the make of the device(s) to be controlled in the list[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 31 Miscellaneous ENGLISH Controlling another device Controlling another device - Slide the button to the position of the device that you wish to control; DVD, LD player or satellite receiver . Video-cassette recorder Ampli or audio system VPS ShowView Information NA VICLICK Display of information on-screen and navigation in the m[...]

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    32 Plasma Monitor Miscellaneous T T roubleshooting Checklist 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 at the time of switching off or on of the monitor and does[...]

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    Owner ’ s Manual 33 ENGLISH Miscellaneous Product Specifications Product Specifications MODEL W idth (inches / mm) Height (inches / mm) Depth (inches / mm) Weight (pounds / kg) Power requirement Resolution Colour Operating T emperature Range Operating Humidity Range 42 WM 03 L 40.7 / 1033 24.5 / 622 3.2 / 81 75 / 34 AC100-240V , 50/60Hz 852 x 480[...]