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Zenith P60W26 manual

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    PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL ON/OFF INPUT SELECT VOLUME P/NO : 3828V A0277V (NP00KB) PLASMA DISPLA Y P ANEL Please read this operating guide carefully before using the Monitor . Keep the operating guide with the Monitor . For future reference, write down the serial number on the back of the Monitor in the space provided below . Model number : P60W26 Seri[...]

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    ON/OFF INPUT SELECT VOLUME W ARNING T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PROD- UCT T O RAIN OR MOISTURE. The explanation about colored dots may be present on PDP screen The PDP which is the display device of this product is composed of 0.9 to 2.2 million cells and a few cell defects can occur in the manufacture of the [...]

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    Keep this manual with Monitor for future easy refer- ence) T able of Contents First step W ARNINGS ..............................................................4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................5 Monitor Overview Front Panel Controls ................................................8 Connection Panel Overview ...........[...]

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    4 W ARNINGS W ARNING : T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P AR TS INSIDE. REFER T O QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s [...]

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    5 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Important safeguards for you and your new product Y our product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However , improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. T o avoid defeating the[...]

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    6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila- tion is provided or the manufacturer ’s instructions have been adhered to. 1 1. Power Sources This product s[...]

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    7 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 19. Servicing Do not attempt to service this p[...]

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    8 Front Panel Controls ON/OFF ON/OFF INPUT SELECT VOLUME INPUT SELECT VOLUME <Front Panel Controls> Main power button INPUT SELECT button Power standby indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the Monitor is turned on Sub power button VOLUME ( F F , G G ) buttons Remote control sensor[...]

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    9 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others (+) ( ) (+) ( ) (+) ( ) (+) ( ) AUDIO (MONO) R L VIDEO Y P B R P AV INPUT AUDIO R L R L EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 Ω ) AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT RS-232C S-VIDEO COMPONENT RGB-PC INPUT (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) RGB-DTV INPUT (480p/720p/1080i) A[...]

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    Remote Control Key Functions/Accessories - When using the remote control aim it at the remote control sensor on the Monitor . 10 power on mute 13 2 46 5 79 8 video/pc menu up down vol vol enter 0 sleep system off pip input select ratio twin picture freeze easy sound position apc power on button sleep button (Refer to p. 35) mute button switches the[...]

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    11 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others video/pc button on the remote control Each press of this button changes the mode as shown below . S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO RGB AS mark Monitor 1.5V 1.5V Accessories D-sub 15 pin cable Power cord power on mute 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 [...]

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    12 Monitor Installation - It is recommended that this product only be used at an altitude of less than 6562 feet (2000m) to get the best quality picture and sound. - This plasma display is designed to be mounted horizontally (wide viewing). - Y our P60W26 (Monitor) can be installed on a wall as shown below , or on a desktop pedestal as shown on the[...]

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    13 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Desktop Pedestal Installation ON/OFF INPUT SELECT VOLUME • The Monitor can be installed on a desk as shown above. (For further information, refer to the optional ‘Desktop Stand Installation and Setup Guide’.) • Speaker[...]

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    14 VCR Setup Tips • T o avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance (20 inches or more) between the VCR and monitor . S-VIDEO OUT IN (R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO Back panel of VCR - As shown below, when connecting the Monitor to a VCR, match the colors of A V input jacks on the Monitor with the output jacks on the VCR: V ideo = yellow, [...]

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    15 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others (+) ( ) (+) ( ) AUDIO (MONO) R L VIDEO Y P B R P AV INPUT AUDIO R L R L EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 Ω ) AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT RS-232C S-VIDEO COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) RGB-PC INPUT (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) RGB-DTV INPUT (480p/720p/[...]

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    16 Cable TV Setup - After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter , you can watch cable TV programming. This monitor cannot display TV programming without a TV tuner or cable TV converter box. TV VCR RF Cable (R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO (+) ( ) (+) ( ) AUDIO (MONO) R L VIDEO Y P B R P AV INPUT AUDIO R L R L EXTERN[...]

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    17 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others R L AUDIO VIDEO (+) ( ) (+) ( ) AUDIO (MONO) R L VIDEO Y P B R P AV INPUT AUDIO R L R L EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 Ω ) AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) RGB-PC INPUT (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) RGB-DTV INPUT (48[...]

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    18 DVD Setup • Connect DVD video inputs to Y , P B , P R of COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) (DVD/DTV INPUT) and audio inputs to Audio jacks of A V INPUT . How to connect a DVD (digital video disk player) How to use • T urn on the DVD player , and insert a DVD. • Press video/pc button on the remote control of the monitor to select COMPONENT .[...]

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    19 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others DTV Setup - T o watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase/connect a digital SET -TOP BOX. - Y ou can select only the 16:9 picture format in DTV 720p/1080i mode. How to connect a user-supplied Digital Set-top Box How to use [...]

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    20 PC Setup - Y ou can easily connect the Plasma Display to your PC for outstanding image and sound. - Use the Monitor to display images and sound from a PC Computer source. On the remote control How to use (+) ( ) (+) ( ) AUDIO (MONO) R L VIDEO Y P B R P AV INPUT AUDIO R L R L EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 Ω ) AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT S-VIDEO COMPONENT (480i/[...]

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    21 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Monitor Image Display Specifications 640x350 720x400 31.468 70.09 37.861 85.08 31.469 70.08 37.927 85.03 31.469 59.94 35.000 66.66 37.861 72.80 37.500 75.00 43.269 85.00 45.913 90.03 53.01 1 100.04 64.062 120.00 35.156 56.25 3[...]

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    22 3 2 PC Mode Feature Check (Overview) - Select RGB first, see page 1 1. - Make sure the PC and monitor are both turned on. - Use the monitor’s remote control to make adjustments. 1 Press the menu button to show menus on screen. Press the vol ( G ) button and then press the up/down or vol button to select a feature you want to use. • Press the[...]

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    23 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Connections 1 3 PC Mode Adjustments Press the up/down button to select SCREEN and then press the vol ( G ) button. If picture needs to be adjusted more after Auto adjustment, you can manually adjust the image position and PHASE . - Automa[...]

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    24 3 2 1 Press the up/down button to select SCREEN and then press the vol ( G ) button. Adjusting horizontal / vertical position manually READY Press the up/down button to select V -POSI- TION or H-POSITION and then press the vol ( G ) button. • The adjustment range of V -POSITION is -50 ~ +50. • The adjustment range of H-POSITION is -100 ~ +10[...]

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    25 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Connections 3 2 1 Use the up/down button to select SCREEN and then press the vol ( G ) button. Picture Phase Adjustments READY • If the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially if the characters are still trembling, th[...]

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    26 Picture In Picture (PIP) function - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - Select RGB input source before pressing PIP . - This function works only in the following resolutions; 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 (only in V [...]

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    27 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Connections Selecting the source input signal Press the input select button in PIP mode. • Each time you press input select button, you toggle VIDEO , S-VIDEO and COMPONENT . COMPONENT source only works in 480i mode. VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPO[...]

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    28 3 2 1 Use the up/down button to select PIP / DW and then press the vol ( G ) button. READY Use the up/down button to select SOUND SELECT and then press the vol ( G ) button. • Each time you press up/down button, you toggle between SOUND [ M ] or SOUND [ S ]. Press the vol buttons to select main image sound ( SOUND [ M ]) or PIP (inset image) s[...]

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    29 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Connections T win picture mode - As the name suggests, this mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 sources to be shown on the monitor screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen. - Select RGB input source. - This func[...]

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    30 T win picture mode Selecting a source for the T win picture Press the input select button in TWIN PICTURE mode. • Each time you press input select button, you toggle VIDEO , S-VIDEO and COMPONENT . COMPONENT source only works in 480i input signal. PIP INPUT F VIDEO G VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT input select[...]

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    31 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Connections Using the remote control Installing batteries • Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control and insert the batteries with correct polarity , match “+” with “+”, and match “-” with “-”[...]

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    32 T urning on the Monitor 3 2 1 2 1 - 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) Connect power cord correctly . Press the main ON/OFF button on the Monitor . At this moment, the Monitor is switched to standby mode. Pres[...]

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    33 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Selecting language for the menus 3 2 1 READY Press the up/down button to select LANGUAGE and then press the vol ( G ) button. Press the up/down button to select the desired language. Press the enter button. Press the menu butt[...]

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    34 1 3 2 Press the menu button. Press the up/down button. • Each press will cycle through the menus shown below . Checking features Press the vol ( G ) button to select a feature to adjust, and then press the up/down or vol buttons to adjust the selected item. • Press the enter button to exit. APC G DRP G CONTRAST 100 G BRIGHTNESS 50 G COLOR 50[...]

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    35 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Setting Sleep T imer Sleep T imer turns the Monitor off after a preset time Press the sleep button to set sleep time. Each time you press sleep button, the next preset setting time is changed as follows: • T o release sleep [...]

  • Page 36

    36 2 1 APC (Auto Picture Control) Press the apc button. Press the apc or vol buttons to select your desired picture condition. • Each press of vol buttons changes the screen display as shown below . • Y ou can also select CLEAR , SOFT or USER in the PIC- TURE menu. User refers to adjustments you made to the picture menu items. See next page. CL[...]

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    37 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others 2 1 READY Example : Changing the contrast. Press the up/down button to select CONTRAST and then press the vol ( G ) button. • Adjust BRIGHTNESS , COLOR , TINT and SHARPNESS in the same way . Use the vol buttons to make appro[...]

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    38 DRP (Digital Reality Picture) DRP improves image outlines in dark screens. 3 1 READY Press the up/down button to select DRP and then press the vol ( G ) but ton. Press the enter button. APC G DRP G CONTRAST 100 G BRIGHTNESS 50 G COLOR 50 G TINT 0 G SHARPNESS 50 G CLEAR SOFT PICTURE DRP 2 Press the up/down button to select CLEAR or SOFT . APC G D[...]

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    39 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Adjusting sound Manual setting 2 1 READY Example : Adjustment treble Use the up/down button to select TREBLE and then press the vol ( G ) button. • Adjust BASS and BALANCE in the same way . Use the vol buttons to make approp[...]

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    40 Auto Sound Control DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) • This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any manual adjustment because the Monitor automatically selects the appropriate audio tone levels based on the program content. 1 Press the easy sound button. 2 Press the easy sound or vol button to select a sound setup. • Each press[...]

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    41 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Special features Others Picture & Sound A VL (Auto V olume Leveler) This feature maintains an equal volume level; even if you change channels. 3 1 READY Press the up/down button to select A VL and then press the vol ( G ) button. Press the enter button to remove men[...]

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    42 Using Still function 1 2 Press the freeze button. • The image displayed is frozen(still). • The sub picture is stilled in PIP or T win picture mode. • In PIP or TWIN PICTURE modes, the sub (inset) picture is frozen. <Moving image> <Still image> T o return to normal viewing, press the freeze button again. Tips • If still pictu[...]

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    43 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others 3 2 1 READY Use the up/down button to select SCREEN and then press the vol ( G ) button. Use the up/down buttons to select TV or V CR . • Select the V CR option if watching a VCR. • Select the TV option for other equipment[...]

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    44 Adjusting OSD T ransparency T o make the menus clear or opaque 3 2 1 READY Press the up/down button to select TRANSP ARENCY and then press the vol ( G ) button. Press the vol buttons to adjust OSD transparency . • The adjustment range of TRANSP ARENCY is 0 ~ 5. Press the enter button to remove menu. Press the menu button and then press the up/[...]

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    45 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others READY Press the menu button and then press the up/down button to select SPECIAL menu. Press the vol ( G ) button. Adjusting color temperature 3 2 1 Press the up/down button to select COLOR TEMP . and then press the vol ( G ) b[...]

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    46 Setting picture format Press the ratio button to select a desired picture format. • Y ou can also select 16:9 , 4:3 or ZOOM in the SPECIAL menu. • Each time you press ratio or vol buttons, you can select 16:9 , 4:3 or ZOOM alternatively . ARC F 16 : 9 G <16:9> <4:3> <Zoom> ARC F 4 : 3 G ARC F ZOOM G - Y ou are available to [...]

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    47 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others - Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) and control the Monitor ’ s functions externally . - When you connect a control (RS-232C) cable to this monitor , u[...]

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    48 External Control Device Setup T ype of connector : D-Sub 9-pin male * Use a null modem cable. Wire the 7-Wire cable so that each pair of data lines cross between the two devices. These data line pairs are RXD (Receive data) and TXD (T ransmit data), DTR (DTE side ready) and DSR (DCE side ready), and RTS (Ready to send) and CTS (Clear to send). W[...]

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    49 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others RS-232C configurations 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) DB 9 Control line 3 2 5 6 4 8 7 PDP DB 9 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 RXD TXD GND DTR DSR RTS CTS T[...]

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    50 1 Use the up/down buttons to select SET ID and then press the vol ( G ) button. • Use this function to specify a monitor ID number . SET ID READY Press the menu button and then press the up/down button to select SPECIAL menu. Press the vol ( G ) button. 2 Use the vol button to adjust SET ID to choose the desired monitor ID number and then pres[...]

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    51 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Others Special features Communication Parameters Command Reference List - The RS-232C input jack is used to control the Monitor’s functions using an external control device. • Baud rate : 2400 bps (UART) • Data length : 8 bits • Parity : None[...]

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    52 External Control Device Setup 01. Power (Command:p) G T o control Power On/Off of the Monitor . T ransmission Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On * Example : Power on for set ID No.3. T ype : P 3 1 ‘0x0D’ [p][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On * In example : Monitor Acknowledges power on for set ID No.3. [Set[...]

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    53 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Others Special features * Real data mapping 0 : Step 0 A : Step 10 F : Step 15 10 : Step 16 64 : Step 100 06. V olume control (Command:v) G T o adjust volume. Y ou can also adjust volume with the volume buttons on remote control. T ransmission Data M[...]

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    54 External Control Device Setup 12. OSD select (Command:d) G T o select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off. T ransmission * The remote control and Monitor front panel controls (except main power) are not operable when the Monitor is set up to be controlled by the PC computer . * This function is “read only”. Data 0 : OSD off 1 : OSD on [d][ ][Set [...]

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    55 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others * COMPONENT source only works in 480i input signal. 16. PIP sound select (Command:u) G T o select main or sub (inset) sound for PIP/T win picture. Y ou can also select sound select in PIP/DW on the spe cial menu. T ransmission[...]

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    56 Note[...]

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    57 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Others Maintenance Cleaning the screen 1. Here’s a great way to keep the dust of f your screen for a while. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent. Wring the cl[...]

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    58 No output from one of the speakers • Adjust BALANCE in the SOUND menu. (Refer to p.39) T roubleshooting check list No picture & No sound • Check whether the Monitor is turned on. • Power cord inserted into wall outlet? • Plug another product’s power cord into the wall outlet where the Monitor ’s power cord was plugged in. No or P[...]

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    59 Safety instructions Monitor Overview Connections Basic operation Sleep timer Picture & Sound Special features Others Product specifications MODEL W idth (inches / mm) Height (inches / mm) Depth (inches / mm) Weight (pounds / kg) Power requirement Resolution Color T emperature (In opera tion) Humidity (In operation) P60W26 57.3 / 1455 34.8 / [...]