Summary of the content on the page No. 1
HP PL4245N 42" HD-Ready Plasma TV
User’s Guide
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Hewlett-Packard Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. HP shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. THE WARRANTY TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS STATEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE E
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
Table of Contents Safety.....................................................................................................................1 Precautions...........................................................................................................................................2 Cleaning the TV ....................................................................................................................................4 Preventing Image Retention ........................
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
Using the TV..........................................................................................................20 Basic Operations ................................................................................................................................20 Turning on the TV ............................................................................................................................20 Setting Up Your Channels...........................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Specifications ........................................................................................................ 46 General Specifications.........................................................................................................................46 TV Tuner Specifications........................................................................................................................47 Audio ............................................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
vi Table of Contents
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
Safety First: • Read all instructions before installing and operating the TV. • Keep this user guide in a safe place for future reference. • To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the TV, observe all warnings and precautions in this user guide. • Follow all instructions in this user guide. • Do not use attachments that are not recommended by HP with this product. Use of inadequate attachments may result in damage to the product or personal injury. Ope
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
• Install the TV horizontally; any 90-degree clockwise or counterclockwise installation may induce poor ventilation and subsequent component damage. Do not hang the TV from the ceiling; the unit may fall and cause injury. • Do not install near appliances, such as a microwave. • Do not place the TV on an unstable cart or stand; the unit may fall over and cause injury. • Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the TV. When a cart i
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Using mounting accessories: Any mounting of the TV should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use the mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. Adjust the volume: Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices. Use the correct external power source: The product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your HP authorized servic
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Cleaning the TV Use a dry, soft cloth to remove dust from the TV screen and the chassis. • Unplug the TV before cleaning the screen. • A special anti-glare coating is applied to the screen of your TV. Using solvents such as alcohol or abrasive material such as a power towel may affect the screen coating or bezel paint. • Do not expose the product to volatile gas or fluid such as a pesticide. • Do not put the TV in contact with vinyl or rubber products for a long period of time. Extended c
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
Introduction The HP PL4245N is a 42" HD Ready plasma television designed to deliver a fantastic high-definition image for an impressive home theater experience. Your new television features a bright and high-contrast high-definition plasma panel, backed by leading edge video processing for rich colors and stunning images. Your television is encased in a stylish piano black cabinet, and can be wall-mounted or used with the included stand. • 3000:1 Contrast delivers rich, deep blacks and
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
What’s in the Box • Plasma television with attached stand • Power cord • Remote control with batteries (two, non-rechargeable, size AA) • This guide • External speakers • External speaker cable • Warranty and Support Guide • Antenna cable • Quick Start Poster These items are all you need to setup your television for operation in its most basic configuration. Features The features you’ll enjoy include: • 42-inch Plasma Display: Accepts inputs in all major digital television (DTV)*
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
• Wide viewing angle: More than 160 degrees, both horizontal and vertical. • Built-in TV video and all sources audio out: Outputs TV video /all audio signal to other devices. • Speakers: Stereo speakers with ten watts per channel. • Built-in screen move: Decreases tendencies toward image retention. * An optional HDTV Tuner is required to receive off-the-air digital television signals. Overview Identifying front panel controls and indicators The front panel controls and indicators ar
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Identifying the remote control buttons Remote Control Description Item Indicator light The red light blinks once each time a button is pushed. If the red light blinks two times when a button is pushed, the remote control batteries are low and need replacement. Setup Use the SETUP button when programming the remote control for component control; see “Programming the remote control for component control“ on page 33. PWR Press PWR once to turn on or off the selected home entertainment c
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Remote Control Description Item Arrow buttons Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor in a program guide or in menu screens. Enter Press ENTER once after entering channel numbers. Use Enter as the OK button for the HP MCPC. Info/Display Use INFO to display current channel and program information. Menu Press MENU to access the on screen menu of your chosen component. Keep pressing to scroll through the six OSD pages. PIP size/Fast Press PIP SIZE to change the size of the PIP from of
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Rear Panel Identifying connectors Item Description A External speaker Connect the external speakers. left and right output B Main power switch Turns the AC power on and off. This switch is on from the factory. When this main power switch is off, the TV is fully unpowered; the power/standby indicator light on the front of the TV is off, and neither the front panel power button nor the remote control can be used to turn on the TV. If you turn the main power switch off, wait at least
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
F Video and Audio • Connect composite video cable and left-right audio cables for one or two Connectors devices such as a VCR, a DVD player, or a laser disc player. • Connect S-video cable and left-right audio cables for one or two devices such as a VCR, a DVD player, or a laser disc player. • Connect cables for component video input. • Connect the audio cables for a PC. • Connect the audio cables for composite video and S-video. • Connect audio left-right cables for the YPbPr input and
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
DVI-D and VGA Connectors Connect a digital video cable for digital input signals from a PC monitor connector, or from a digital cable or satellite receiver set-top-box. Connect an analog RBG-type cable for analog input signals from a PC monitor connector. See your component user documentation for information about the connector types it supports. Power Switch Turns the AC power on and off. This switch is on from the factory. When this main power switch is off, the TV is fully unpow
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Setup This section describes: • How to attach and connect the external speakers; see page 13. • How to identify your component cables, see page 14. • How to connect an antenna or cable TV input; see page 15. • How to connect a PC to the TV using the VGA or DVI-D connectors; see page 15. • How to connect a composite video source, such as a VCR; see page 16. • How to connect an S-video video source, such as a VCR or DVD; see page 16. • How to connect a component video source, such as a DVD
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
4 Press down the tab for the speaker connector, insert the speaker wire and release the tab to secure the wire: • Connect the right speaker red (positive +) wire to the right red (+) connector. • Connect the right speaker black (negative –) wire to right black (–) connector. • Connect the left speaker red (positive +) wire to the left red (+) connector. • Connect the left speaker black (negative –) wire to left black (–) connector. Identifying Your Component’s Cables Where you conn
