Technicolor - Thomson DP50747 manual

Model No: DP50747 Owner’ s Manual Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Frequent Asked Questions (FAQ) . . . . . . . . . . . 47 © 2007 Sanyo Manufacturing Corporation If you need additional assistance? Call toll free 1.800.877.5032 W e can Help![...]

2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS SYMBOL INDICA TES THA T DANGEROUS VOL T AGE CONSTITUT- ING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT . THIS SYMBOL INDICA TES TH[...]

3 15. If an outside antenna is connected to the televi- sion equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against v oltage surges and built up static c harges. In the U.S. Selection 81 0-21 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and suppor ting structur[...]

4 W elcome to the W orld of Sanyo Thank you for pur chasing this Sanyo High-Definition Digital Plasma T elevision. Y ou made an excellent choice for Performance, Reliability , Featur es, V alue, and Styling. Important Information Befor e installing and operating this DTV , r ead this manual thor oughly . This DTV pr ovides many convenient featur es[...]

5 TO THE OWNER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 ~ 4 PROTECTING THE PLASMA SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FEA TURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 SPECIFICA TIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

6  50" Plasma HDTV  Detachable Stand  Trilingual Menu Options (English, Spanish, or French)  Integrated Digital/Analog Tuner  Energy Saver Mode  Screen Savers: White Pattern Picture Rotation  Automatic Channel Search  3-D Y/C Comb Filter  V-Chip for Movies and TV guidelines rating limits (parental control)  Closed[...]

7 SPECIFICA TIONS SCREEN SIZE: 50" Wide Screen (Measured Diagonally) SCANNING FORMA T : 720p (All Signals are Converted to 720p) RESOLUTION: 1365 x 768 (WXGA) RF ANTENNA INPUT : 75 ohm—Digital/Analog POWER REQUIREMENT : Source: AC 120V , 60Hz POWER CONSUMPTION: 460 Watts (A verage) SOUND: T wo Speakers, size: 6 x 12 cm MOUNTING BRACKET : Ves[...]

8 HANDLING PRECAUTIONS • Place this Plasma DTV as indicated here. Failure to do so may result in a fire hazard. Allowing the proper amount of space at the top, sides, and rear of the Plasma DTV cabinet is critical for proper air circula- tion and cooling of the unit. The dimensions shown here indicate the minimum space required. If the Plasma DTV[...]

9 T ools Needed: Phillips screwdriver Important Note: Place DTV face down on a padded or cushioned surface that is larger than the screen size to protect the screen and finish. Handling by more than two people is recommended. 1 Remove four (4) screws from the metal bracket. CAUTION: Hold the stand firmly as you remove the last screw. 2 Carefully re[...]

10 RIGHT SIDE P ANEL (VIEWED FROM FRONT) These keys operate exactly like the Remote Control keys. (Go to page 28, for more detail information, if needed.) POWER VOLUME + – CHANNEL [...]

11 HDTV BACK P ANEL (CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE.) Analog / Digital Antenna Input— Connect an RF antenna or Analog Cable system to this jack. See P AGE 15 for Signal connections. Analog Audio Out (L/R) Jacks— Connect external audio equipment here. See P AGE 27 for Audio Out jack connections. HDMI INPUT1/2/3 (High-Definition Multi-media Interface), [...]

12 HDTV BACK P ANEL (Continued) Service Port— For production use only. AC IN 120V— Connect power cord here. See P AGE 16. S-Video Input (VIDEO1)— To enhance video detail use the S-Video jack instead of the Video jack, if available on your external equipment. (S-Video connection will override a connection to the Video input jack [VIDEO1]). See[...]

13 Coaxial Digital Audio —Use this cable to connect the DTV‘s digital audio output to a multichannel audio receiver. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Cable —Use this cable to connect your digital video equip- ment to the HDMI1 jack (adapter is required (not supplied). Separate analog audio connec- tions are required with this cable. HDMI (High-[...]

14 CHOOSE YOUR CONNECTION Digital Signal Compatible External Cables Needed Go to Connections Equipment (Not Supplied) Page 20 21 22 This DTV is designed to handle several different connec- tions making it compatible with Digital and Analog devices. In order to receive the best performance from your DTV, choose your connection using this chart; then[...]

15 1 Install batteries in remote control (2AA, not included). 2 Connect Signal to the DTV’s Integrated Analog / Digital 75 ohm Antenna Input terminal. GETTING ST AR TED (REQUIRED INITIAL SETUP) PRECAUTIONS T o ensure safe operation, please observe the following precautions: Replace both batteries at the same time. Do not use a new battery with a [...]

4 Press the POWER key. (Follow on-screen instructions). 16 3 Connect AC Power Cord (supplied) to the Plasma DTV and electrical outlet as shown here. The AC outlet must be near this equipment and must be easily accessible. To 120 V AC outlet. GETTING ST AR TED (REQUIRED INITIAL SETUP) Continued To POWER CORD CONNECTOR on back of Plasma HDTV. POWER[...]

5 Perform “All Channel Search.” The All Channel Search will search for off-air digital and analog chan- nels, and analog cable channels. The DTV can receive cable or off-air channels, but not at the same time. If after two searches the DTV still fails to detect any channels, the DTV will tune to Video1. 17 ANALOG CHANNELS Note: If EXIT is press[...]

18 HDMI CONNECTIONS (INCLUDES HDCP COPY PROTECTION)— Receiving the ultimate picture HDMI CABLE [Gently insert this cable into HDMI jack for Audio / Video input.] DVD PLA YER ( or similar device) HDMI INPUT 2 OR INPUT 3 CONNECTION: Connection Option 1 DTV HDMI INPUT2 / INPUT 3 GAME SYSTEM  REMOTE CONTROL  INPUT 1 Connect the external equipme[...]

19 HDMI TO DVI CABLE (CABLES NOT SUPPLIED.) DVI TO HDMI INPUT1 CONNECTIONS (INCLUDES HDCP COPY PROTECTION)— Receiving the ultimate picture HDMI INPUT1 CONNECTION: Connection Option 2 1 Connect the Set-top Box (STB) DVI Output to the DTV’s HDMI INPUT1. 2 Connect the STB Audio out to the DTV’s VIDEO3 Audio In L / R. 3 Press INPUT to select HDMI[...]

20 SET -TOP BOX ( HD Satellite, HD Cable, etc.) 1 Connect a Component Cable to the VIDEO2 Green, Blue, and Red video jacks. 2 Connect an Audio Cable to the matching VIDEO2 White and Red audio jacks. 3 Press INPUT to select Video 2 to view the program. Note: VIDEO2 and VIDEO3 jacks have identical functions. Compatible video devices can be connected [...]

21 1 Connect a Component Cable to the VIDEO3 Green, Blue, and Red video jacks. 2 Connect an Audio Cable to the matching VIDEO3 White and Red audio jacks. 3 Press INPUT to select Video 3 to view the program. Note: VIDEO2 and VIDEO3 jacks have identical functions. Compatible video devices can be connected to either or both sets of jacks. CONNECTING A[...]

22 VIDEO2 & 3 COMPONENT JACKS: Connection Option 3 1 Connect a Component Cable to the VIDEO2 / 3 Green, Blue, and Red video jacks. 2 Connect an Audio Cable to the VIDEO2 / 3 White and Red audio jacks. 3 Press INPUT to select Video 2 or Video 3 to view the program. CONNECTING A GAME SYSTEM GAME SYSTEM GREEN, BLUE, RED VIDEO JACKS DTV VIDEO2  [...]

23 CONNECTING ANALOG CABLE, CABLE BOX, VCR, AND AN ANTENNA TO THE DTV VIDEO1 COMPOSITE (ANALOG) JACKS: Connection Option 1 VCR 1 Connect Analog Cable Box “Antenna Out” to the VCR “Antenna In.” 2 Connect the VCR AV out jacks to VIDEO1 Yellow , White, and Red jacks. 3 3 OPTIONAL FOR A SUPER VHS VCR Connect VCR to the DTV S-Video In Jack. Disc[...]

24 CONNECTING ANALOG CABLE, VCR, AND AN ANTENNA TO THE DTV VIDEO1 COMPOSITE (ANALOG) JACKS: Connection Option 2 VCR 1 Connect Analog Cable system to the VCR “Antenna In.” 2 Connect the VCR AV out jacks to VIDEO1 Yellow , White, and Red jacks. 3 Connect an Antenna to the DTV ANT terminal. 4 Press INPUT to select Video 1 to watch Analog Cable cha[...]

25 CONNECTING A DVD PLA YER TO THE DTV DVD PLA YER S-VIDEO JACK VIDEO1 COMPOSITE (ANALOG) JACKS: Connection Option 3 “No Signal” will appear randomly on the screen when no signal is detected at the S-Video jack.  Check Audio / Video connections.  Check external equipment connections.  Check external equipment setting.  Press the INP[...]

26 CONNECTING AN A V RECEIVER TO THE DTV DTV AUDIO OUT JACKS (DIGIT AL & ANALOG) DTV AUDIO OUT COAXIAL CABLE A V RECEIVER No Sound or Poor Sound  Check external equipment connections.  Switch on external equipment. HELPFUL HINTS (PROBLEMS/SOLUTIONS) SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TR Y THESE SOLUTIONS If you continue to experience problems[...]

27 CONNECTING A STEREO AMPLIFIER TO THE DTV STEREO AMPLIFIER DTV AUDIO OUT 1 Connect a Stereo Amplifier to the TV Audio Out jacks as shown. Note: Do not connect external speakers directly to the DTV. DTV AUDIO OUT JACKS (ANALOG) HELPFUL HINTS (PROBLEMS/SOLUTIONS) SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TR Y THESE SOLUTIONS  No Sound or Poor Sound  Che[...]

28 REMOTE CONTROL OPERA TION 1 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 2 3 POWER INPUT INFO RECALL MENU CAPTION EXIT VOL RESET A UDIO PIX SHAPE CH ENTER 1-- MUTE SLEEP     Input Key —Press to select the program source to watch: Analog RF  Digital RF  Video 1  Video 2  Video 3  HDMI 1  HDMI 2  HDMI 3  Analog RF.  Number Keys —Two ke[...]

29 REMOTE CONTROL OPERA TION 1 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 2 3 POWER INPUT INFO RECALL MENU CAPTION EXIT VOL RESET A UDIO PIX SHAPE CH ENTER 1-- MUTE SLEEP   (CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE.)   Info Key— Press to display the Digital and Analog Full Banner information. The banner contains the follow- ing: program title, station ID, program rating, signal s[...]

30 1 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 2 3 POWER INPUT INFO RECALL MENU CAPTION EXIT VOL RESET AU D I O PIX SHAPE CH ENTER 1-- MUTE SLEEP REMOTE CONTROL OPERA TION (Continued) Sleep Key— Press this key then the “ 0 ” key to set the Sleep Off Timer. Time can be set in 30-minute increments up to 3 hours. Note: The Sleep Timer cancels when the TV is turned off or i[...]

31 REMOTE CONTROL OPERA TION (Continued) Remote Control will NOT work the T V.  Check batteries.  Check if T V is plugged in  Replace batteries.  Aim remote control at front of TV. SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TR Y THESE SOLUTIONS If you continue to experience problems, please call toll free 1-800-877-5032. W e can Help! HELPFUL HINTS[...]

32 DTV ADJUSTMENT AND SETUP MENU NA VIGA TION MAP (Composite view) MAIN SUB MENUS HOW TO OPERA TE THE MENU 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu. 2 U se the CURSOR  keys to highlight menu item. 3 Use the CURSOR < > keys to select or adjust menu item. 4 Press ENTER to activate setting, if needed. 5 When you have finished making a[...]

33 MENU OPTION— ALL CHANNEL SEARCH 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu. 3 Use the CURSOR  key to select Yes . Press ENTER . The All Channel Search will search for off-air digital and analog channels, and analog cable channels. The DTV can receive cable or off-air channels, but not at the same time. If after two searches the DTV still[...]

34 MENU OPTION— DIGIT AL CABLE SEARCH (Optional) IMPORT ANT F ACTS: This DTV maintains only one database of digital channels. Therefore, when you search for ClearQAM digital cable channels, the data- base of antenna digital channels will be deleted. You will be able to receive only those ClearQAM channels your cable company provides. To restore t[...]

35 MENU OPTION— DIGIT AL ADD-ON SEARCH Cannot select menu option, DIGITAL ADD-ON SEARCH.  Did the word Not A vailable appear on-screen?  DTV must be tuned to a digital channel.  The DTV is in the Analog mode, therefore, try performing another “All Channel Search.” SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TR Y THESE SOLUTIONS If you continue to[...]

36 MENU OPTION— ANALOG ANTENNA SIGNAL (Optional) HELPFUL HINTS (PROBLEMS/SOLUTIONS) SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TR Y THESE SOLUTIONS 4 Use the CURSOR  keys to choose Cable or VHF/ UHF . Press ENTER . Use this feature to switch between analog off-air channels and analog cable channels.  Cannot select menu option, ANALOG ANTENNA SIGNAL.[...]

37 MENU OPTION— CHANNEL SCAN MEMOR Y Cannot select or scan some channels.  Channels may be removed from memory.  Check antenna connections.  NO digital signal being broadcast.  Weak Signal.  V-Guide is set to block programming.  Select Channel Scan memory and manually add channels or start an “All Channel Search.”  Turn a[...]

38 MENU OPTION— CHANNEL SCAN MEMOR Y Cannot select or scan some channels.  Channels may be removed from memory.  Check antenna connections.  NO digital signal being broadcast.  Weak Signal.  V-Guide is set to block program- ming.  Select Channel Scan memory and manually add channels or start an “All Channel Search.”  Turn[...]

39 MENU OPTION— DIGIT AL CAPTION 1 Tune to a Digital Channel. 2 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu. 3 Use the CURSOR  keys to highlight Digital Caption. Press ENTER . 4 Use the CURSOR  keys to highlight an option. Press ENTER . Closed-Captioning is text information transmitted along with the picture and sound. Turning Caption[...]

40 MENU OPTION— DIGIT AL CAPTION (Continued) NO Captioning Cannot customize Caption.  Check if station is broadcasting a Closed-Caption signal.  Digital Caption signal not broadcast.  Press CAPTION key to select Captioning.  Press CAPTION key to select Analog captioning. SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TR Y THESE SOLUTIONS If you conti[...]

41 MENU OPTION— V -GUIDE (P ARENT AL CONTROL) NOTE: THIS FEA TURE IS DESIGNED TO COMPL Y WITH THE UNITED ST A TES OF AMERICA ’S FCC V -CHIP REGULA TIONS. THEREFORE, IT MA Y NOT FUNCTION WITH BROADCASTS THA T ORIGINA TE IN OTHER COUNTRIES. Use this feature to automatically block programs with content you deem as inappropriate for children to vie[...]

42 OPERA TING TIPS:  You can block portions of a DTV rating by choosing one or more of the Content ratings (D, L, S, and V). By blocking just the L and S content ratings of TV-14, for example, TV- 14 rated programs with a D and/or V content rating could still be viewed.  V-Guide limits on programming received via the Analog antenna input, Dig[...]

43 MENU OPTION— V -GUIDE (P ARENT AL CONTROL) Continued ALL CHILDREN— Program is designed to be appropriate for children ages 2-6. DIRECTED TO OLDER CHILDREN— Program is designed for children 7 and above. Material may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence. GENERAL AUDIENCE— Program suitable for all ages. Contain little or n[...]

44 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu. 2 Use the CURSOR  keys to highlight Picture/Sound . Press ENTER . 3 Use the CURSOR  keys to highlight Auto (factory preset settings) or Manual . Press ENTER . MENU OPTION— PICTURE/SOUND (CONTINUED ON NEXT P AGE.) MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS 4 Use the CURSOR  keys to select the option you [...]

45 MENU OPTION— PICTURE/SOUND (Continued) MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS (CONTINUED) 4 Use the CURSOR  keys to select the option you want to adjust. 5 Then use the CURSOR < > keys to make an adjustment. No picture, sound (Digital Picture) Poor Picture/Sound (watching Analog)  Weak Signal.  Check antenna/external connections.  May be stat[...]

46 MENU OPTION— MENU LANGUAGE 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu. 2 Use the CURSOR  keys to highlight Menu Language . Press ENTER . 3 Use the CURSOR  keys to select English , Español, or Français.[...]

47 MENU OPTION— ENERGY (POWER) SA VER This power saving feature reduces the brightness level. The power saving function options: • OFF – the feature is off and the power consumption is normal. • LOW – power saving level is low and the brightness level is lower than normal. • HIGH – power saving level is high and the brightness is set [...]

48 MENU OPTION— PICTURE ROT A TION (SCREEN SA VER) Displaying a still picture for a long time may cause an “afterimage” or “ghost” on the screen. To neutralize this situation, use the Picture Rotation function. Note: When the Picture Rotation is set to ON, the DTV auto- matically changes the display position every 15 minutes to avoid afte[...]

49 MENU OPTION— WHITE P A T TERN (P ANEL REP AIR) 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu. 2 Use the CURSOR  keys to highlight White Pattern . Press ENTER . 3 Use the CURSOR  keys to set White Pattern Off or On. Use this feature to repair the Plasma screen. If an afterimage occurs, use the White Pattern feature immediately to re[...]

50 GLOSSAR Y OF TERMS Analog— Commonly refers to the current NTSC transmission standard for televisions. Aspect Ratio— The ratio of the width to the height of a TV screen independent of the screen size (x units wide by x units high). Analog is 4:3; Digital can be 4:3 or 16:9 (also called wide screen). A TSC— Advanced T elevision Systems Commi[...]

51 1. What channel do I put my television on to watch a DVD player? To determine where the DVD player is connected, turn the DVD player and TV on and set the TV on channel 3. Then press the INPUT key on the remote control to scroll through the signal inputs to locate the DVD player startup screen. 2. I am not receiving all of my VHF and UHF channel[...]

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