Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 43P Planar
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PDP-50P AND PDP-43P OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
This unit has been designed for use as a computer display monitor . The optional video card is required if you wish to view other video signals on the monitor .
i En Safety Precautions Français English Operating Instructions Thank you very much for purchasing this P lanar product. Before using your Plasma Display , please read the “Safety Precautions” and these “Operating Instructions” carefully so you will know how to operate the Plasma Display properly .
ii En English Safety Precautions Safety Precautions IMPOR T ANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security .
iii En Safety Precautions Fran ç ais English Safety Precautions GROUNDING OR POLARIZA TION ÷ If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way .
1 En Before Proceeding English Contents Safety Precautions ........................................................ i Features ........................................................................ 2 Before Proceeding ...............................
2 En Before Proceeding English ¶ Introduces newly developed 50" XGA Wide Plasma Panel The new wide high-precision XGA 50" plasma panel (1280x768 / 16:9) pushes the envelope of previous high-luminance panels, producing brighter , clearer images with higher contrast.
3 En Before Proceeding English Before Proceeding How to Use This Manual This manual is set up to follow the course of actions and operations in the order that would seem most logical for someone setting up this unit.
4 En Before Proceeding English 4 Press SET to display the adjustment screen for the selected item. ADJUST SET EXIT SET MENU PO H. S I T I O N : 0 PO V. S I T I O N : 0 5 Press 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 to adjust the value. About operations in this manual Operations in this manual are outlined in step by step numbered procedures.
5 En Before Proceeding English Checking Supplied Accessories Check that the following accessories were supplied. 1 Power cord 2 Remote control unit 3 AA (R6) batteries (x 2) 4 Cleaning cloth (for wipi.
6 En Part Names and Functions English Part Names and Functions Main Unit Main unit 1 Display stand 2 Remote control sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the unit (page 8). 3 ST ANDBY/ON indicator This indicator is red during standby mode, and turns to green when the unit is in the operation mode (page 19).
7 En Part Names and Functions English 8 9 7 0 - 2 3 4 5 6 1 Remote Control Unit 1 SCREEN SIZE button Press to select the screen size (page 21). 2 INPUT buttons Use to select the input (page 19). 3 MENU button Press to open and close the on-screen menu (pages 17 to 30).
8 En Part Names and Functions English Part Names and Functions Connection Panel The connection panel is provided with two video input jacks and one video output jack. Audio input and speaker output jacks are also provided, together with a CONTROL IN/OUT connector for connecting to Planar components bearing the Î mark.
9 En Part Names and Functions English Part Names and Functions 8 Synchronizing signal impedance selector switch Depending on the connections made at INPUT2, it may be necessary to set this switch to match the output impedance of the connected component ’ s synchronization signal.
10 En English Installation and Connections Installation and Connections Installation of the Unit Installation using the supplied display stand Be sure to fix the supplied stand to the installation surface. Use commercially available M8 bolts that are 25 mm longer than the thickness of the installation surface.
11 En Installation and Connections Français English.
12 En English Installation and Connections Installation and Connections Connection to INPUT1 and INPUT2 The INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 jacks are used to connect the display to a computer . After making the connections, adjust the screen settings in accordance with the computer’ s signal output.
13 En Installation and Connections Fran ç ais English Installation and Connections When connecting to INPUT1 ANALOG RGB (ANALOG RGB) INPUT1 OUTPUT Connect the cable corresponding to the shape of the input terminal on this unit and the personal computer ’ s output terminal.
14 En English Installation and Connections Installation and Connections Connection of composite SYNC analog RGB source Make composite SYNC connections for a personal computer with output that has the vertical synchronization signal layered on top of the horizontal synchronization signal.
15 En Installation and Connections Fran ç ais English Power Cord Connection Connect the power cord after all component connections have been completed.
16 En English Installation and Connections How to Route Cables Speed clamps and bead bands are included with this unit for bunching cables together . Once components are connected, follow the following steps to route cables. 1 Organize cables together using the provided speed clamps.
17 En Setting Up the System Français English Setting Up the System 6 Press 5 / ∞ to select SETTING, then press SET . SELECT ENTER EXIT SET MENU PICTURE SCREEN SET UP OPTION : N T : A UT O SET T I N CL AM P POWE R : G O FF PS I T I O N O MN A G E M E A IN P U T IN P U T 1 L E B LA : V GA MAIN MENU INPUT1 7 Press 2 / 3 to select the display mode.
18 En English Setting Up the System Setting Up the System CLAMP POSITION setup Depending on the signal, analog RGB signals may result in the screen image appearing with a whitish or greenish cast. In such cases, set “CLAMP POSITION” to LOCKED. ÷ Normally , leave this setting at AUTO.
19 En Operations English Selecting an Input Source This section explains the basic operation of this unit. Outlined on the following pages is how to turn the main power on and off, put this unit in the operation or standby mode and how to select connected components.
20 En English Operations Operations T o adjust the volume.
21 En Operations English Operations Screen Size Selection This unit incorporates screen modes of various height and width ratios. For optimal viewing, we recommend that you select the screen mode that best matches the video source that you are viewing.
22 En English Operations Operations 4 P A R TIAL (*Suppo r ted only on PDP-50 P ) The P ARTIAL setting is available only during personal computer input (1280 x 1024/60 Hz only). The input signal and the screen maintain a dot to line ratio of 1:1. Display is highly faithful to the source.
23 En Operations English Operations Partial Image Enlargement (POINT ZOOM) This display allows any one of nine screen areas (AREA 1 to AREA 9) to be selected and enlarged to x1.5, x2, x3, or x4. When performing point zoom enlargement, the direction buttons ( 5 / ∞ / 2 / 3 ) can be used to move the enlarged portion up-down and right-left.
24 En English Operations 3 OFF ON 2 Automatic Power OFF This display is equipped with automatic power - management and auto-power -off functions, which allow the unit to automatically switch to power -saving mode when no sync signal is detected. (A warning message appears onscreen before these functions operate.
25 En Display Panel Adjustments English Display Panel Adjustments Adjusting the Picture Quality 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. MAIN MENU INPUT1 SELECT ENTER EXIT SET MENU PICTURE SCREEN SET UP OPTION : 0 : 6 + + + 0 : 60 : 60 : 0 : 0 CONT RA S T : 0 BR RL E V E L IG H T .
26 En Display Panel Adjustments English Display Panel Adjustments Adjusting the Image Position and Clock (Automatic Adjustment) Pressing AUTO SET UP on either the display or the remote control unit will adjust the screen position and clock to optimum values.
27 En Display Panel Adjustments English Manual Adjustment of Screen Position and Clock 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen. MAIN MENU INPUT1 SELECT ENTER EXIT SET MENU PICTURE SCREEN SET UP OPTION : 0 : 6 + + + 0 : 60 : 60 : 0 : 0 CONT RA S T : 0 BR RL E V E L IG H T .
28 En Other Operations English Other Operations Rewriting the Input Display (INPUT LABEL) This function allows rewriting of the screen contents displayed with differing inputs. For example, the default “INPUT 1” can be changed to “COMPUTER” or other name describing the connected component (up to maximum of 8 characters).
29 En Other Operations English Other Operations Power Control Function The power control function allows screen brightness to be suppressed as a means of lowering power consumption and reducing display deterioration. 1 Press MENU to display the menu screen.
30 En Other Operations English 4 Press SET to select INPUT 1. The factory default setting is OFF . Each time SET is pressed the selector function switches alternately as shown: ÷ When OFF is selected, AUTO FUNCTION is disabled.
Additional Information 31 En English.
32 En English Additional Information General problems • No power • Unit cannot be operated. • Remote control does not operate. • INPUT is not changed. • Picture is cut off. • Strange color , light color , or dark, or color misalignment • Power is suddenly turned off.
Additional Information 33 En English Although this unit incorporates high precision technology in its design, please understand that there may be extremely slight pixel breakup, or light emission fault.
34 En English Additional Information Specifications General (PDP-50 P ) Light emission panel ............ 50 inch plasma display panel Number of pixels .............................................. 1280 x 768 Power supply ............................
Additional Information 35 En English 56.4Hz 70.1Hz 60Hz 66.7Hz 72.8Hz 75Hz 85Hz 56Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 85Hz 74.6Hz 60Hz 60Hz 70Hz 75Hz (74.9Hz) 85Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 75.
36 En English Additional Information 56.4Hz 70.1Hz 60Hz 66.7Hz 72.8Hz 75Hz 85Hz 56Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 85Hz 74.6Hz 60Hz 60Hz 70Hz 75Hz (74.9Hz) 85Hz 60Hz 72Hz 75Hz 75.
Additional Information 37 En English Additional Information Explanation of T erms Aspect ratio The TV screen ’ s width to height ratio is referred to as its aspect ratio. The aspect ratio on standard TVs is 4:3 and on wide TVs or High Definition TVs it is 16:9.
38 En © 2002 Planar Systems, Inc. 0 9 /02 Planar is a registered trademark of Planar Systems, Inc. Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
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