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PLASMA DISPLAY
USER MANUAL
MHP1-HD
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Preface Copyright Copyright © 2005, Microtek International, Inc., all rights reserved. This document may not be reproduced or copied in any way, stored electronically, or translated into any language, without the permission of Microtek International, Inc. Disclaimer The contents of this manual have been checked carefully for accuracy and every effort has been made to ensure that there are no errors. However, Microtek makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of the contents of this document and rese
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42" PLASMA DISPLAY Safety Precaution Before you use the Plasma Display Panel (PDP), be sure to read the following safety precautions, which detail the proper operation of the PDP and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to users or equipment. • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. • TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM DANGEROUS VOLTAGES, DO NOT REMOVE THE FRONT OR BACK COVER. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE INSIDE. CONSULT QUALIFIED SERVICE
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17. Unplug this product from the power outlet and consult qualified service personnel for servicing under the following conditions: a) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product. c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other co
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42" PLASMA DISPLAY Table of Contents Preface ................................................................................................................. 2 Safety Precautions................................................................................................ 3 CHAPTER 1 About Your PDP .................................................................................................... 7 Package Contents .............................................................................
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CHAPTER 5 Using the PDP’s Features .................................................................................... 30 Navigating the Menu ....................................................................................................... 30 Optimizing the Picture – Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Sharpness, Mode, Swap ........... 31 Adjusting the Sound – Volume, Mute, Bass, Treble, Balance ................................................. 32 Selecting Input Source – HDTV, YCbCr,
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42" PLASMA DISPLAY CHAPTER 1 About Y our PDP Congratulations on your purchase of the 42" Plasma Display Panel (PDP). Your new PDP incorporates the latest plasma technology, along with a variety of options for connecting an input source and an easy-to-use on screen display (OSD) to help you in fine-tuning your viewing experience. The PDP with an attached optional tuner module supports the latest digital TV standards, including high-definition digital TV (HDTV), while, multilayer on-screen menus g
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Package Contents Ensure that the following items are included in your package. If there are any damaged or missing parts, contact customer service. Two AAA batteries (for use with remote control) Remote control PDP with base stand attached User Manual Power cable Accessories for PDP Speakers Speakers for the PDP are included in your plasma display as standard accessories. Make sure that the following items are included after you have unpacked your speakers. Screws (8) Speakers (2) Cable clamps
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SOURCE MENU VOL CH 42" PLASMA DISPLAY Front View The following illustration shows the components on the front side of the PDP. SOURCE button Power indicator Press this button to switch between source signals: Indicates when the power is on. HDTV (YPbPr), S-Video 1, Video 1, TV1 Standby state — Red YCbCr, S-Video 2, Video 2, and TV2 (optional) Operating state — Green Warm up state – Orange MENU button Press this button to open the on-screen menu. IR receiver Point the remote control at the IR (In
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Rear Connectors The following illustration show the connectors on the rear side of the PDP. DVI In S-Video 1 and S-Video 2 Connects to devices such as a DVD player, set top Connects to the S-Video output port from devices such as a DVD player or VCR using an S-Video box, or computer with a DVI interface cable. cable. RS232 In For Factory use only. Do not make any connections Video Out to this port. Connects to the video input of a second PDP or monitor or to devices such as a VCR or DVD VGA In r
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42" PLASMA DISPLAY Remote Control POWER ( ): Press to turn the PDP on and off. TV/VIDEO: Selects main source signals. CHANNEL NUMBERS: Use these buttons to input the channel DISPLAY: number directly. Displays the source and channel information. BACK: Returns to the previously viewed channel. MUTE: Enables or disables audio. MENU: SLEEP: Opens or exit on-screen menu. Sets a time interval after which the WIDE: PDP powers off (0, 30, 60, 90, 120 Sets the aspect ratios. (Normal, Wide, minutes). Zoom
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CHAPTER 2 Setting Up the PDP This section explains how to install the PDP, connect it to power, and connect it to an antenna or TV cable to view TV programs. It also explains how to connect to various audio/video devices using the inputs located on the rear panel of the PDP. Before Using Your PDP Follow these guidelines when placing your PDP: • Use only the stand (or wall mount unit) or mounting kit made especially for the PDP to mount the PDP. • Improper installation (or incorrect mounting step
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42" PLASMA DISPLAY Installing the Speakers Two side-mounted speakers are included in the PDP package. Follow the steps to mount the speakers and connect them to the speaker outputs on the rear panel of the PDP: 1. Before beginning, make sure the main power switch on the PDP’s rear panel is switched off. 2. The screws for the speakers are already installed in the PDP. Remove the four screws from the left and right edges of the rear panel, as indicated in the diagram below. . 3. Two speaker bracke
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5. Connect the speaker cables to the Speaker Out connectors on the rear panel of the PDP and the connectors on the speakers . The speaker connectors and the cables are color coded according to polarity (red for +, black for –). Match these colors and polarities when connecting the speaker cables. If connections are not made correctly, the sound will lack fidelity and have a weak bass. Each speaker has a cable with two jacks at each end. The connectors on the speakers and the rear of the PDP have
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42" PLASMA DISPLAY CHAPTER 3 Making Connections Follow the instructions in this section to connect your PDP to various audio/video devices, or to view TV programming from an aerial signal, cable box, or a digital set-top box. Connecting Power A master power switch is located at the rear of the PDP to completely turn power on and off. After connecting the power cord, you can control the PDP’s power with this switch. For everyday use, you can quickly and conveniently turn the PDP on or put it in s
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Viewing TV from Aerial Signals You can receive aerial signals in two ways: 1) Receive direct aerial TV signals, or 2) receive signals from a cable connected to a rooftop antenna. If you wish to view direct aerial TV signals, you should set the PDP source to ANT by pushing the ANT/CABLE button on the remote control or in the PDP Source on-screen menu. For more information, see “Adjusting the PDP Settings,” in Chapter 5. Connecting Cable for an Antenna or Cable TV Connect the coaxial cable from a
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42" PLASMA DISPLAY Connecting a Cable TV Box You can watch cable TV programming after having subscribed to your local cable TV service. TV programs can only be viewed when a cable TV box or tuner is connected to the PDP. Contact your local cable TV provider for more information on the services available in your area. When a cable TV box is connected to the PDP, channels can be selected using the box, not the PDP. A cable TV box should be connected to either the Antenna In port, or to a video inp
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Connecting External Devices to Your PDP You can connect many types of audio visual and entertainment devices to the PDP. Most audio/video devices offer a choice of several connection types. The most common types are Standard composite (AV) cable, S-Video cable, and Component cable (YCbCr/YPbPr). S-Video provides higher quality picture transmission than composite cable, and Component cable (YCbCr/YPbPr) provides the highest quality picture transmission. Some devices, including projectors, compute
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42" PLASMA DISPLAY Connecting to a VCR After connecting a VCR to the PDP, you can view VHS tapes, record a TV channel you are watching, or record from one channel while watching another. You can also connect the TV cable to the VCR and use the VCR connection to view TV programming. To connect a VCR to the PDP: Connect the audio and video cables from the VCR to the PDP, using one of the connections below. A. Connect the Standard composite (AV) cable video jack to the Video 1 or Video 2 connectors
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Connecting to a DVD Player Connect a DVD player to the PDP to view DVD discs. If you have a DVD recorder, you can record a TV channel you are watching, or record from one channel while watching another. You can also connect the TV cable to the DVD and use the DVD connection to view TV programming. To connect a DVD player to the PDP: Connect the audio and video cables from the DVD player to the PDP, using one of the connections below. A. Connect the Standard composite (AV) cable video jack to the
