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Dell™ W4200HD and W4200ED
42" Plasma TV
Owner's Manual
FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\fronte.fm
DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 10/8/04 – FOR PROOF ONLY
www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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Notes, Notices, and Cautions Throughout this document, blocks of text may be accompanied by an icon and printed in bold or italic type. These blocks are notes, notices, and cautions, and they are used as follows: NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your TV. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. __
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 3 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\DZ101_eyUM.fm Contents 1 About Your TV Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Caring for Your TV . . .
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 4 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\DZ101_eyUM.fm Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Parental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 5 Troubleshooting Problems With Your TV Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Gener
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 5 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM About Your TV Front View 6 12 3 4 5 1 Input Source button Push to display the Input Select menu 2 Channel up/down Push to select the previous/next channel or navigate through the on- button screen display (OSD) menu 3 Volume up/down Push to increase/decrease the volume or to select an OSD option button 4 OSD Menu button Push to display the OSD menu 5 Power button and light Push to turn the TV on and off (LED) The power light is blue when t
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 6 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\ch1e.fm Right View 1 2 3 4 1 Composite video connector (AV7) Connect devices such as a VCR or DVD player 2 Audio connector (L) Use this connector if you have connected a device to the composite connector (AV7) or the S-Video connector (AV8) 3 Audio connector (R) Use this connector if you have connected a device to the composite connector (AV7) or the S-Video connector (AV8)
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 7 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\ch1e.fm Bottom View Connectors are here 2 4 6 8 10 121416 18 1 3 5 7 9 11 131517 19 20 1 HDMI connector Connect devices such as a DVD player or set-top box 2 Audio connector for VGA Connect the audio cable from your computer to the TV 3 DVI connector Connect devices such as a DVD player, set-top box, or your computer 4 VGA connector Connect to the VGA cable from your computer
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 8 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\ch1e.fm 13 Composite video and Connect a device such as a VCR if you have connected an antenna or audio-out connectors cable TV through the ANT/Cable connector 14 Subwoofer audio out Connect an optional powered subwoofer to the TV 15 Optical digital out (SPDIF) Connect an audio decoder or audio/video receiver (for W4200HD only) 16 Coaxial digital audio out Connect an audio
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 9 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\ch1e.fm Package Contents NOTE: If you need additional cables, contact Dell. Remote control AAA batteries (2) Power cord Antenna (coaxial) cable Documentation DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 10/8/04 – FOR PROOF ONLY About Your TV 9 www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 10 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\ch1e.fm Wall mount (optional) Speakers (optional) Stand hole cover (2) CAUTION: Install the covers in the base of the TV when the TV stand is removed to hang the TV on the wall. Caring for Your TV CAUTION: Only a licensed technician should service the TV. Do not disassemble the TV. CAUTION: Before cleaning the TV, unplug it from the electrical outlet. To clean the surf
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 11 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM Setting Up Your TV CAUTION: Before you begin any of the setup procedures described in this section, follow the basic safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. Proper Location for Your TV Consider the following environmental factors when you are deciding where to put your TV: Ensure you allow adequate ventilation. Do not store or use the TV in locations that are exposed to high heat, direct sunlight, or extreme c
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 12 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\ch2e.fm Connecting Your TV The tables below provide a description of the connectors on your TV to help you decide which connectors to use for your various video devices. Connecting Your Cable TV Box or Antenna Quality Cable and connector When to Use Good Coaxial cable Coaxial (RF) cable carries the video and audio signal from the antenna or cable connector to your TV. The
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 13 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\ch2e.fm Quality Cable and connector When to Use Better S-Video The S-Video connector splits the video signal into two signals, black-and-white and color. If you are using the S-Video connector, you also need to connect the audio cables. To locate the S-Video connectors, see "Right View" on page 6 and "Bottom View" on page 7. Best Component (YPbPr) The component connecto
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 14 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\ch2e.fm Using the ATSC or NTSC Connector (Coaxial) 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the coaxial cable to the ATSC or the NTSC connectors on the TV. NOTE: ATSC connector is available only on W4200HD. 3 Plug in the power cord for the TV and turn on the TV. 4 Enter the OSD and select TV for NTSC or Digital TV for ATSC. See "Input Select" on page 26 for m
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 15 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\ch2e.fm Using the S-Video Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. NOTE: If you are connecting a device that you want to be able to remove, such as a video game system, or a camera, use the S-Video connector on the right side of the TV (see "Right View" on page 6). 2 Connect your device using the S-Video and audio cables. 3 Plug in the power cords for the TV
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 16 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\ch2e.fm Using the HDMI Connector 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect your device using the HDMI connector. 3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on. 4 Enter the OSD and select HDMI. See "Input Select" on page 26 for more information. Using the DVI Connector NOTE: Only one connector can be used for a computer, either VGA or DVI. 1
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 17 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\ch2e.fm Using the VGA Connector NOTE: Only one connector can be used for a computer, either VGA or DVI. 1 Turn off the TV and unplug the power cord. 2 Connect the VGA and audio cables to your TV and to your computer. 3 Plug in the power cords for the TV and devices and turn them on. 4 Enter the OSD and select VGA. See "Input Select" on page 26 for more information. Image Re
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 18 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\ch2e.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 10/8/04 – FOR PROOF ONLY 18 Setting Up Your TV www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 19 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM Your Remote Control Installing Batteries Before you can use your remote control, install two AAA batteries in the remote control as follows. 1 Open the battery cover. 2 Install the batteries. Make sure that you match the + and - on the batteries with the + and - symbols in the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery cover. FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\ch3e.fm DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 10/8/04 –
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DZ101_eUM.book Page 20 Friday, October 8, 2004 2:25 PM FILE LOCATION: C:\Documents and Settings\solinak\Ƈ¦±\OM update\ch3e.fm Using Your Remote Control W4200ED 1 12 13 2 14 3 15 4 16 5 17 6 18 7 19 8 20 9 21 10 22 23 11 DELL CONFIDENTIAL – PRELIMINARY 10/8/04 – FOR PROOF ONLY 20 Your Remote Control www.dell.com | support.dell.com