HP (Hewlett-Packard) PL4245N manual

HP PL4245N 42" HD-Ready Plasma TV User’ s Guide[...]

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T able of Contents iii Table of Contents Safety ..................................................................................................................... 1 Precautions .................................................................................................................... ....................... 2 Cleaning the TV ...........[...]

iv T able of Contents Using th e TV .......................................................................................................... 20 Basic Oper ations ............................................................................................................... ................. 20 Turning on the TV ...................................[...]

T able of Contents v Specificat ions ........................................................................................................ 46 General Spec ifications ......................................................................................................... ................ 46 TV Tuner Spec ifications ..............................[...]

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Safety 1 Safety First: • Read all instructions before in stalling and operating the TV . • Keep this user guid e in a safe place for future reference. • T o reduce the risk of bodily injur y , electric shoc k, fire, and damage to the TV , obser ve all warnings and precautions in this user guide. • Follow all instructions i n this user guid [...]

2 Safety • Install the TV horizontally; any 90-degree clockwis e or counterclockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and subsequent co mponent dama ge. Do not hang th e TV from the c eiling; the unit may fall and cause injur y . • Do not install near appliances, such as a microwa ve. • Do not place the TV on an unstable car t or st a[...]

Safety 3 Using mounting accessories: Any mounting of the TV should follow the manufacturer’ s instructions and should use the mounting accessor y recomm ended by the manufacturer . Adjust the volume: T urn down the volume before usin g headphones or other audio devices. Use the correct extern al power source: The product should be operated only f[...]

4 Safety Cleaning the TV Use a dr y , soft cloth to remove dust from the TV sc reen and the chassis. • Unplug the T V before cleaning th e screen. • A special anti-glare coating is applied to the screen of your TV . Using solvents such as alcohol or abrasive material such as a power towel may affect the sc reen coating or bezel paint. • Do no[...]

Introduction 5 Introduction The HP PL4245N is a 42" HD Ready plasma television designed to de liver a fantastic high-definition image for an impressive home theater experience . Y our new television fea tures a bright and high-contrast high-definition plasma panel, backed by leading edge video proc essing for rich colors and stunning images. Y[...]

6 Introduction What’s in the Box • Plasma televi sion with attached stand • Power cord • Remote contr ol with batteries (t wo, non-rechargeable, size AA) • This guide • External speakers • External speaker cable • W arranty and Suppor t Guide • Antenna cable • Quick Star t Poster These items are all you need to setup your televi[...]

Introduction 7 • Wide viewing angle: More than 160 degrees, bo th horizontal and ver tical. • Built-in TV video and all sources audio out: Outputs TV video /all audio signal to other devices. • Speakers : Stereo speakers w ith ten watts p er channel. • Built-in scr een move: Decreases tendencies toward image retention. * An optional HDTV T [...]

8 Introduction Identifying the remote control buttons Remote Control Item Description Indicator light The red light blinks once each time a button is pushed. If the red light blinks two times when a button is pushed, the remo te control batteries are low and need replacem ent. Setup Use the SETUP butto n when programming the remote control for co m[...]

Introduction 9 Remote Contr ol Item Description Arrow buttons Use the arrow buttons to mo ve the cursor in a program guide or in menu screens. Enter Press ENTER once after entering chann el numbers. Use Enter as the OK button for the HP MCPC. Info/Display Use INFO to display curre nt channel and program infor mation. Menu Press MENU to access the o[...]

10 Introduction Rear Panel Identifying connectors Item Description A External speaker left and right output Connect the external speakers. B Main power switch T urns the AC power on and off. This swit ch is on from the factory . When this main power switch is off, the TV is fully unpowered; the power/standby indicator light on the front of the TV i[...]

Introduction 11 F Video and Audio Connectors • Connect composite video ca ble and left -right audio cables for one or two devices such as a VCR, a DVD player , or a laser disc player . • Connect S-video cable and left-right audio cables for one or two devices such as a VCR, a DVD player , or a laser disc player . • Connect cables for componen[...]

12 Introduction DVI-D and VGA Connectors Connect a digital video cabl e for digital input signals from a PC monitor connector , or from a digital cable or sa tellite receiv er set- top-box. Connect an analog RBG-type cable fo r analog input signals from a PC monitor connector . See your comp onent user documentation for information about the conn e[...]

Setup 13 Setup This section describes: • How to attach and connect the ex ternal speakers; see page 13. • How to identify your co mponent cables, see page 14. • How to connect an antenna or cable TV input; see page 15. • How to connect a PC to the TV using t he VGA or DVI-D connect ors; see page 15. • How to connect a composite video so u[...]

14 Setup 4 Press dow n the tab for th e speaker connector , inser t the speaker wire and release the tab to s ecure the wire: • Connect th e right speaker red (positive +) wire to the right red (+) connecto r . • Connect th e right speaker black (negative –) wire to right black (–) connector . • Connect th e left speaker red (positive +) [...]

Setup 15 Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV Connecting an antenna/cable box/satellite dish Use standard 75-ohm coaxial cable to connect a grou nd antenna or cable TV signal cable to the TV . Use shielded coaxial cable to reduc e radio frequency (RF) inter ference. T o make this conn ection: 1 T urn off the TV . 2 Connect the antenna/cable TV coaxial[...]

16 Setup Connecting a PC or other equipment to the TV using the DVI Connector Y ou may connect the TV to a DVD pla yer , digital se t-top box, PC or other equipment with a DVI- D cable. Use a DVI-D 29-pin signal cable when making connection s to the DVI connecto r . No te that the DVI terminal does not suppor t analog RGB input. NOTE: T o maintain [...]

Setup 17 3 Connect the red and white audio cables from your video sou rce to the Audio In on the back of the TV . Be care ful to keep the audio right and left channel conn ections correct for stereo sound. 4 T urn on the TV and the S-video source. Inser t media into the S-video source and play it. 5 Sel ect S-video as the i nput source for t he mai[...]

18 Setup Using the HP MCPC with the TV remote control 1 T urn on the T V and the HP MCPC. 2 Press the appropriate TV input sour ce button on the TV remote control to display the image on the main picture (refer to “ Selecting the input so urce” on page 21): • Choose t he DVI/VGA button wh en you’ve connected the TV to the HP MCPC as a mo ni[...]

Setup 19 CAUTION: Use only the size and type of batteries specified. Be sure to follow the correct polarit y when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteri es may cause damage to the device. Do not mix different types of batteries to geth er (e.g. alkaline and carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones. W[...]

20 Using the TV Using the TV Basic Operations T u rning on the TV 1 Plug th e power cord into an active AC power outlet. The Power/ standby indicator light on the fron t panel flashes until the po wer is completely on; the n the light is solid amber . NOTE: The main power switch (on the back of the TV) is on from the factory . If the Power/standby [...]

Using the TV 21 6 Use t he Left or Right arrow buttons to highlight A dd or Erase. Press the Enter b utton to add or erase the cu rrent chann el. 7 Press the EXIT button on y our remote control to r eturn to your TV display . T urning off the TV Press the Power button o n the front panel or o n the remote control to turn off th e TV . Th e Power/st[...]

22 Using the TV Using the sleep timer to turn off the TV Press the Sleep button on the remote c ontrol to set th e timer at 30 minu tes. Pr ess the button again until you arrive at your desired turn-off time or Tim e r O f f to cancel the timer . The timer cannot be canceled after it star ts. Setting up the V -chip The V -chip feature r equires a p[...]

Using the TV 23 Selecting the screen aspect With this function you can select one of six screen sizes. Press the Aspect button on the remote control, and if necessar y press it agai n to s elect the desired screen size. Ratio Description Full This image is expand ed in the horizontal direction. Use this mode for vi ewing wide screen movies from DV [...]

24 Using the TV Depending on which mode you are displaying th e following options appear on your OSD menu: Icon Menus Function Display Adjusts the brightness, contrast, horizontal position, vertical position, phase and clock of your display . Image Displays the video format, and adjusts scaling and comb filt er . Audio Adjusts the volume, treble, b[...]

Using the TV 25 Display 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up t he OSD menu. 2 Contin ue to press the ME NU button until the Di splay icon is highlighted. 3 Use the Up a nd Down arrow buttons to highlight a function. 4 Press the Left and Right arr ow buttons to change a setting. 5 Press the Up and Down arrow buttons to select ot[...]

26 Using the TV Audio 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up t he OSD menu. 2 Contin ue to press the ME NU button until the Audio icon is highlighted. 3 Use the Up a nd Down arrow buttons to highlight a function. 4 Press the Left and Right arr ow buttons to change a setting. 5 Press the Up and Down arrow buttons to select oth er [...]

Using the TV 27 OSD Information 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up t he OSD menu. 2 Contin ue to press the ME NU button until the O SD Information icon is highlighted. 3 Use the Up a nd Down arrow buttons to highlight a function. 4 Press the Left and Right arr ow buttons to change a setting. 5 Press the Up and Down arrow butt[...]

28 Using the TV Y ou can mak e the following adjustm ents to your Video Format: Video Format Function Options Signal Format Displays RGB signal information. PIP Set Adjust the PIP size, source, position, audio source, and display . • Sets the size: off, small, medium, large. • Select a Source: TV (varies a ccording to video sources connected). [...]

Using the TV 29 Display 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up t he OSD menu. 2 Contin ue to press the ME NU button until the Di splay icon is highlighted. 3 Use the Up a nd Down arrow buttons to highlight a function. 4 Press the Left and Right arr ow buttons to change a setting. 5 Press the Up and Down arrow buttons to select ot[...]

30 Using the TV Y ou can mak e the following adjustm ents to your Image s ettings: Image Function Options Scaling Six different screen si zes. • Full • Fill Aspect Ratio • 4:3 to 16:9 • LB to 16:9 • LB subtitles to 16:9 • One to one Video Format Automati cally detects video format. Auto Audio 1 Press the MENU button on the remote contro[...]

Using the TV 31 Language and Co lor T emperature 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up t he OSD menu. 2 Contin ue to press the ME NU button until the Langu age and Color T emperature icon is highlighted. 3 Use the Up a nd Down arrow buttons to highlight a function. 4 Press the Left and Right arr ow buttons to change a setting. 5[...]

32 Using the TV Video Format 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up t he OSD menu. 2 Contin ue to press the ME NU button until the Video Format ico n is highlighted . 3 Use the Up a nd Down arrow buttons to highlight a function. 4 Press the Left and Right arr ow buttons to change a setting. 5 Press the Up and Down arrow buttons t[...]

Using the TV 33 Using the Remote Control The remote control operates the TV , your cable or satellite set-top-box, your DVD/VCR, and your HP Media Center PC (HP PC). Re fer to “Identi fying the Remote Control buttons” on page 8 for information on the remote control buttons. NOTE: Use the remote co ntrol within a distance of 16.4 feet (5 meters)[...]

34 Using the TV Searching for the component code If your device does not r espond to the remote c ontrol after tr ying all codes listed for your brand, or if your brand is not listed at a ll, tr y searching for your code: 1 On the remote control, press CBL /SA T button or DV D/VCR button once. 2 Press and hold SETUP until the red ligh t blinks twic[...]

Using the TV 35 T o re-assign other device keys, r epeat steps 1 throu gh 4 by substituting the ke y sequence from the following table for th e most popular components: T o assign Use this sequence TV as 2nd DVD/VCR button SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 — DVD/VCR - TV TV as 2nd CBL/SA T button SETUP - 9 - 9 - 2 — CBL/SA T - TV TV back to TV SETUP - 9 - 9 - [...]

36 Using the TV T roubleshooting the remote control programming Problem Solution Red light does not blink when you press a key . Replace the b atteries with two (2) new AA non- rechargeable batteries. Red light blinks when you press a k ey , but home entertainment component does not respond. Make sure the remote contro l is aimed at your home enter[...]

Using the TV 37 Manufacturer Codes for VCR Craig 0037, 0047, 0240, 0072, 0271 Curtis Mathes 0060, 0035, 0041, 0162 Cybernex 0240 Daewoo 0045, 0278 Denon 0042 Dynatech 0000 Electrohome 0037 Electrophonic 0037 Emerex 0032 Emerson 0037, 0184, 0000, 0121, 0043, 02 09, 0002, 0278 Fisher 0047, 0104 Fuji 0035, 0033 Funai 0000 GE 0060, 0035, 0048, 0240 Gar[...]

38 Using the TV Manufacturer Codes for VCR Magnasonic 0278 Magnavox 0035, 0039, 0081, 0000, 0149 Magnin 0240 Marantz 0035, 0081, 0038 Marta 0037 Matsushita 0035, 0162, 0454 Memorex 0035, 0037, 0048, 0039, 0047, 0240, 0000, 0104, 0046, 11 62, 1262 Minolta 0042 Mitsubishi 0048, 0067, 0043 Motorola 0035, 0048 Multitech 0000, 0072 NAP 0035, 0037, 0039,[...]

Using the TV 39 Manufacturer Codes for VCR Runco 0039 STS 0042 Samsung 0240, 0045 Sanky 0048, 0039 Sansui 0000, 0067, 0041, 0271 Sanyo 0047, 0240, 0104, 0046 Scott 0184, 0045, 0121, 0043 Sears 0035, 00 37, 0047, 0000, 0042, 0104, 0046 Semp 0045 Sharp 0048 Shintom 0072 Shogun 0240 Signature 0035 Singer 0072 Sony 0035, 0032, 0000, 0033 Sylvania 0035,[...]

40 Using the TV Manufacturer Codes for cable converter box ABC 0003, 0008, 0014, 0017, 0007, 00 11, 0013 Allegro 0153, 0315 Archer 0153, 0797 Bell & Howell 0014 Centur y 0153 Citizen 0153, 0315 Comtronics 0040 Contec 0019 Eastern 0002 Emerson 0797 Everquest 0015, 0040 Focus 0400 Garrard 0153 Gemini 0015 General Instrument 0476, 0276, 0011, 0810[...]

Using the TV 41 Manufacturer Codes for cable converter box RCA 0021 Radio Shack 0015, 03 15, 0797, 0883 Recoton 0400 Regal 0020, 0259 Regency 0002 Rembrandt 0011 Runco 0000 SL Mar x 0040 Samsung 0144, 0040 Scientific Atlanta 0008, 0477, 0017, 0877 Signal 0015, 0040 Signature 0011 Sprucer 0021 Starcom 0003, 0015 Stargate 0015, 00 40, 0797 Starquest [...]

42 Using the TV Manufacturer Codes for satellite or DBS receivers AlphaStar 0772 Echostar 0775 Expressvu 0775 General Instrument 0627, 0361, 0869 HTS 0775 Hitachi 0819 Hughes Net. Sys. 0749 JVC 0775 Jerrold 0627, 0361 Magnavox 0724, 0722 Memorex 0724 Next Level 0869 Panasonic 0701 Philips 0724, 0722 Primestar 0627, 0361 Proscan 0566 RCA 0566, 0143,[...]

Using the TV 43 Manufacturer Codes for DVD players Harman/Kardon 0582 JVC 0558 Kenwood 0534 Magnavox 0503 Mitsubishi 0521 Onkyo 0503 Optimus 0525 Panasonic 0490 Philips 0503, 0539 Pioneer 0525, 0571 Proscan 0522 RCA 0522 Samsung 0573 Sony 0533 T echnics 0490 Theta Digital 0571 T oshiba 0503 Y amaha 0490, 0545 Zenith 0503, 0591[...]

44 T roubleshoo ting Troubleshooting If the picture quality is poor or you are experienci ng another type of problem, check the a djustments and operations before requesting ser vice. See the symptoms listed below , and tr y th e checks and remedies. Symptom Remedy There is no picture or sound. • Make sure the power cord is properly inserted in t[...]

Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g 45 Symptom Remedy The picture is doubled or tripled. • Make sure the antenna is facing the right direction. • There may be reflected electric waves from mou ntains or buildings. The picture is spotted. • There may be interference fr om automobiles, trains, high- voltage lines, or neon lights. • There may be inte[...]

46 Specifications Specifications General Specifications Model HP PL4245N 42" Plasma HDTV Plasma Panel Size 42 inch (Diagonal) Pixel Resolution 1024 X 768 pixels Display Color 16.7 millions of colors (R/G/B each 2 56 scales) Comb Filter 3D Digital Comb Fi lter for more accurate color processing on TV and Composite Video Brightness 1000 Cd/m 2 ([...]

Specifications 47 TV Tuner Specifications TV T uner Built-in NTSC TV T uner with Pic ture-in-Picture view ing capability (second source required ) T uning Options • Auto channel finder • Intelligent tuning system Channel Coverage • VHF 2 ~ 13 • UHF 14 ~ 69 • CA TV 1 ~ 125 Antenna 75 Ohm External Cable T uning System Standard, AIR Closed C[...]

48 Specifications Connectors Antenna input (75 Ohm F co nnector) 1 High Definition Component Input (Y , Pb, Pr) 2 set Composite Video Input (A V) 2 set S-Video Input 1 PC Input (RGB-VGA) 1 DVI-HDCP Interface 1 HDCP Support Y es A/V Audio Inputs 2 set PC Audio Input 1 set Component Audio Input 2 set TV Video Out 1 set Audio Out — RCA Pair 1 Subwoo[...]

Specifications 49 Timing Mode Factory Settings There are total of 17 default timing modes in factor y setting listed in the table below: Factory Setting Modes (RGB) Number Resolution Horizontal Horizontal Frequency (kHz) Ve r t i c a l Frequency (Hz) Dot Frequency Clock (MHz) Remark 1 640×480 31.469 59.940 25.175 VGA 2 640×480 37.500 75.000 31.50[...]

50 Agency Regulator y Notice Agency Regulatory Notice Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has b een tested and found to comp ly with the lim its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Thes e limi ts are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful in terf erence in a residential inst al[...]

Agency Regulator y Notic e 51 Declaration of Conformity for prod ucts marked with the FCC logo — United States only This device complies wit h Par t 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subj ect to the following t wo conditions: (1) this device may not cause har mful in ter ference, and (2) this device must accept any interf erence received, incl ud[...]

52 Index Index A antenna, 15 aspect, 23 B batteries for remote control, 18 brackets for speakers, 2 C cable TV connectio n, 15 cleaning the screen, 4 coaxial cable connection, 15 component input source, 17 composite video input, 16 connecting antenna, 15 component input (YCbCr), 17 component input (YPbPr), 17 composite video source, 16 DVI-D, 16 HP[...]

Index 53 U using HP MCPC, 18 V VCR, 16 VGA, 16 VGA connector , 10, 12 W wall mounting the TV , 4 wide screen, 23 Y YCbCr component input source, 17 YPbPr component input source, 17[...]

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