Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PHD42600 RCA
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Plasma Monitor User’ s Guide PHD42600 Changing Entertainment. Again..
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1 T able of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ........................................................................................ 3 Protect Against Power Surges ....................................
2 T able of Contents Chapter 5: Other Information Tr oubleshooting ................................................................................................................ ............. 27 Care and Cleaning ....................................
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Chapter 1 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Pr otect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip.
Connections and Setup 4 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Installation of the Monitor Installation using a stand or wall mount bracket • Please be sure to request installation or mounting of this unit or the installation bracket by the dealer where purchased.
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. The Fr ont of Y our Monitor If you can’t locate your remote, you can use the front panel of your monitor to operate many of the monitor’s features.
Connections and Setup 6 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your monitor .
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 7 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. COMPONENT 1 / COMPONENT2 • YPbPr For connection of components that have component output jacks (Y , Pb, Pr) such as a personal computer , HD receiver , or DVD player .
Connections and Setup 8 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your plasma monitor , depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve.
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Connections and Setup 10 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using the AUDIO OUT jacks Connect your audio receiver to the monitor using the AUDIO OUT jacks. Connect the Audio OUT jacks (L and R) on the monitor to the Audio In jacks on the back of your receiver .
Connections and Setup Chapter 1 11 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Connection to an external monitor This monitor is able to output video signal to an external monitor or other component from the RGB OUT jack.
Connections and Setup 12 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Plug in the Monitor Plug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the monitor . Then plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet.
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 13 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. STOP P AUSE MONITOR ON•OFF AUX DVD SA T•CABLE RECORD PLA Y FORW ARD REVE.
14 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Button Descriptions for Other Components This remote operates most brands of other components (VCRs, DVD players, satellite receivers, etc).
Chapter 2 15 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and view components you have connected to the monitor .
16 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the component you want to operate does not turn off, press PLA Y again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.
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18 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Cable Box Programmable for AUX or SA T•CABLE button. ABC ...... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5053 Antronix .............................. 5008, 5009 Archer .
Chapter 3: Using the Monitor’ s Features Chapter 3 19 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. About the Status Display The Status Display appears when you press the MONITOR or INFO button on the remote. The following list describes the items on the Status Display.
Using the Monitor’ s Features 20 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. VID1 Component is connected to the VID1 VIDEO In or S-VIDEO In jack. VID2 Component is connected to the VID2 VIDEO In or S-VIDEO In jack.
Using the Monitor’ s Features Chapter 3 21 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Remote Control Buttons for Zoom Modes The Zoom modes can be accessed a couple of different ways: through the menu system or through buttons on the remote.
Chapter 4: Using the Menu System 22 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Menus, On-scr een Help and Contr ol Panels This section explores menus of your monitor beginning with some information on using menus and control panels.
Chapter 4 23 Using the Menu System Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Choice Fields A choice field cycles through two or more choices. Press the left or right arrow button or OK to select the next entry in the choice field.
Using the Menu System 24 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Picture Menu (when using DVI or RGB inputs) Pict.
Chapter 4 25 Using the Menu System Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Advanced Settings Near the bottom of the PICTURE menu is the Adv. Settings menu choice, which allows you to adjust more specific settings, such as color warmth, high contrast, and the comb filter .
Using the Menu System 26 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Sound Menu The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output. T o access the Sound menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Sound from the main menu.
Chapter 5: Other Information Chapter 5 27 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Tr oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your monitor can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.
Other Information 28 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Sound okay , picture poor •T ry adjusting sharpness function to impr ove weak signals. Go to page 23 for mor e instructions. Picture is flickering •T ry adjusting the clock phase function to r educe flickering.
Chapter 5 29 Other Information Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Specifications Display panel Screen size Diagonal 42 inch Aspect ratio 16:9 wide Resolution 1024(Horizontal, RGB T rio ) x 1024(V ertical)pixels Pixel pitch 0.
Other Information 30 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Pin Assignments For D-SUB Connector (In / Loop Out) Pin Signal Assignment Pin Signal Assignment.
Chapter 5 31 Other Information Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. RGB/DVI (continued) Mode No Resolution Refresh Horizontal V ertical V ertical Horizontal Sync Dot rate Rate Frequency Frequency Sync Polarity Sync Polarity (Hz) (K Hz) (Hz) (TTL) (TTL) (MHz) 20* 1280(HDTV)_720P 60 45.
Other Information 32 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Non-Operating T emperature -5~45_ Relative humidity 20~80% Pressure 700~1114hpa V ibration X/Y/Z, 0.7G/30~50Hz(sweep), 15 minutes Acoustics (IHF A-weighted 1meter) 40dB Max.
Chapter 5 33 Other Information Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. FCC Declaration of Conformity and Industry Canada Information This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Other Information 34 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes, or plasma panel). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc.
Chapter 5 35 Other Information Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Product Registration: • Please complete the online Product Registration on www.rca.com/productregistration or complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit.
Other Information 36 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. b u s y p r o t e c t e d w i r i n g r e s e t o ff Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs.
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