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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 2 Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing Wide screen format PDP Displays (16:9, the aspect ratio of the screen width to height) are primarily designed to view wide screen format full-motion video. The images displayed on them should primarily be in the wide screen 16:9 ratio format, or expanded to fill the screen if your model offers this feature and the images are constantly moving. Displaying stationary graphics and i
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 3 User Instructions Screen Image retention Do not display a still image (such as on a video game) on the plasma display panel for more than several minutes as it can cause screen image retention. This image retention is also known as “screen burn”. To avoid such image retention, refer to page 25 of this manual to reduce the degree of brightness and contrast of the screen when displaying a still image. Altitude The PDP can only operate normally at
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 4 Contents GENERAL INFORMATION CHANNEL CONTROL List of Features................................................................... 5 Adding / Locking Channels ............................................ 33 Accessories ........................................................................ 5 Fine Tuning Analog Channels........................................ 34 Viewing the Control Panel .................................................. 6 Setting
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:23 AM Page 5 General Information List of Features Adjustable picture settings that can be stored in the TV’s memory. Automatic timer to turn the TV on and off. Aspecial sleep timer. Remote Control The supplied remote can be used to operate the TV as well as most DVD players, Set-top boxes, Cable Boxes and VCRs. Excellent Picture Quality - DNIe technology provides life-like clear images. SRS TruSurround XT - SRS TruSurround XT provides a virtual
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 6 Viewing the Control Panel Buttons on the Lower-Right Part of the Panel The buttons on the lower-right panel control your TV’s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Œ SOURCE ˆ (ENTER) Toggles between all the available input sources Press to confirm a selection. (TV, AV1, AV2, S-Video, Component1, Component2,
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 7 Viewing the Connection Panel Rear Panel Jacks Use the rear panel jacks to connect A/V components that will be connected continuously, such as VCR or DVD players. For more information on connecting equipment, see pages 9-14. The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Œ POWER IN PL-42C91HP/50C91H Connect the supplied power cord. ´ AUDIO-R/L (AV IN 1) Audio inputs for external devices, such as a camcorder or VCR. ˇ VIDEO (AV IN 1
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 8 Remote Control You can use the remote control up to a distance of about 23 feet from the TV. When using the remote, always point it directly at the TV. You can also use your remote control to operate your VCR, Cable box, DVD player, or Set-Top Box. Œ POWER ¿ SOURCE Turns the TV on and off. Press to display all of the available video sources. ´ NUMERIC BUTTONS Press to directly select a channel. ¸ PRE-CH Tunes to the previous channel. ˇ -/-- ˛ S
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 9 Installing Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Lift the cover at the back of the remote control upward as shown in the figure. 2. Install two AAA size batteries. ➢ Make sure to match the “+” and “–” ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. ➢ Do not mix battery types, i.e. alkaline and manganese. 3. Replace the cover. ➢ Remove the batteries and store them in a cool and dry place if you won’t be using the remote control for a l
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 10 Connecting Cable TV To connect to a cable TV system, follow the instructions below. Cable without a Cable Box 1. Plug the incoming cable into the ANT IN terminal on the back of the TV. Because this TV is cable-ready, you do not need a cable box to view unscrambled cable channels. ➢ Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels 1. Find the cable that is connected to the ANT OUT terminal on your cable box. This terminal might be labeled
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 11 Connecting a VCR These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 9-10). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. 1. Unplug the cable or antenna from the back of the TV. 2. Connect the cable or antenna to the ANT IN terminal on the back of the VCR. 3. Connect an Antenna Cable between the ANT OUT TV Rear Panel terminal on
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 12 Connecting a Camcorder The side panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a camcorder to your TV. They allow you to view the camcorder tapes without using a VCR TV Side Panel 1. Connect a Video Cable (or S-Video Cable) between 1 S-Video Cable (Not supplied) the AV IN 2 [VIDEO] (or S-VIDEO) jack on the or Video Cable (Not supplied) 1 Camcorder TV and the VIDEO OUT jack on the camcorder. 2 Audio Cable (Not supplied) 2. Connect Audio Cables
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 13 Connecting a DVD Player/Set-Top Box via HDMI This connection can only be made if there is an HDMI Output jack on the external device. 1. Connect an HDMI Cable TV Rear Panel (PL-42Q91HP/PL-50Q91HP) TV Rear Panel (PL-42C91HP/PL-50C91H) between the HDMI/DVI IN (or HDMI IN 1, 2) on the TV DVD Player/Set-Top Box and the HDMI OUT on the DVD player/Set-Top Box. 1 1 HDMI Cable (Not supplied) HDMI Cable (Not supplied) What is HDMI? • HDMI, or high-defini
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 14 Connecting a PC 1. Connect a D-Sub Cable TV Rear Panel between PC IN [PC] jack on the TV and the PC PC output jack on your computer. 2. Connect a PC Audio Cable between PC IN [AUDIO] jack on the TV and the Audio Out jack of the sound card on your computer. 2 PC Audio Cable (Not supplied) 1 D-Sub Cable (Not supplied) ➢ Each PC has a different back panel configuration. ➢ When connecting a PC, match the color of the connection terminal to the ca
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 15 Operation Turning the TV On and Off Press the POWER button on the remote control. You can also use the POWER button on the TV. ➢ It may take a while when your TV starts. Plug & Play Feature When the TV is initially powered On, basic customer settings proceed automatically and subsequently: Plug & Play 1. Press the POWER button on the remote control. The message “Start Plug & Play.” is displayed. Start Plug & Play. Press the ENTER button to sele
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 16 If you want to reset this feature... TV Setup 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. Plug & Play Press the … … or † † button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button. Language : English Time Caption Game Mode : Off Blue Screen : Off Melody : Off More Move Enter Return Plug & Play 2. Press the ENTER button to select “Plug & Play”. For further details on setting up options, refer to the page 15. Start Plug & Play. ➢ Plug & Play can
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 17 Adjusting the Volume 1. Press the VOL + or VOL – button to increase or decrease the volume. Using the MUTE Button At any time, you can cut off the sound using the MUTE button. 1. Press MUTE and the sound cuts off. The word “Mute” will appear in the lower-left corner of the screen. 2. To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, or simply press the VOL + or VOL – button. Viewing the Display The display identifies the current channel and the
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 18 Memorizing the Channels Your TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both “off-air” (air) and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use the CH or CH button to scan through the channels. This eliminates the need to change channels by entering the channel digits. There are three steps for memorizing channels: selecting a broadcast source, memorizing the channels (automatic) and adding and deleting chann
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 19 Setting Up Your Remote Control After your remote control has been properly set up, your remote control can operate in five different modes: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, or Set-Top Box. Pressing the corresponding button on the remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of equipment you choose. ➢ The remote control might not be compatible with all DVD Players, VCRs, Cable boxes, and Set-Top Boxes. Setting Up th
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BN68-00866X-00Eng_0326 3/26/07 10:13 AM Page 20 Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your DVD 1. Turn off your DVD. 2. Press the DVD button on your TV’s remote control. 3. Press the SET button on your TV’s remote control. 4. Using the number buttons on your remote control, enter three digits of the DVD code listed on page 23 of this manual for your brand of DVD. Make sure you enter three digits of the code, even if the first digit is a “0”. (If more than one code is listed, try the first one.) 5.
