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Plasma TV
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Figures and illustrations in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice. Important Warranty Information Regarding Television Format Viewing ✎ See the warranty card for more information on warranty terms. 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
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ENGLISH Contents y Setup Menu ............................................................ 21 Getting Started Setting the Time 21 y List of Features ......................................................... 4 Using the Sleep Timer 22 y Accessories .............................................................. 4 Setting the On / Off Timer 22 y Install the Stand ........................................................ 5 Locking Programs 22 y Viewing the Control Panel ..............................
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Getting Started List of Features y Excellent Digital Interface & Networking: With a built-in HD digital tuner, nonsubscription HD broadcasts can be viewed without a cable box / STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver. y Media Play: Enjoy photos, music and/or movie files saved on a USB Mass Storage Class (MSC) device (p. 27). y Self Diagnosis: You can check to make sure picture and sound operate normally (p. 25). y 3D: This exciting new feature enables you to view 3D content (p. 18). Accessories ✎
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01 Getting Started s s s s s s s s Install the Stand See separate guide for installing the stand. 4 EA (M4 X L12) 4 EA (M4 X L10) Stand (1EA) Guide Stand (1EA) Screws (8EA) Follow the steps below to connect the TV to the stand. Top view Screws (M4 X L10) Guide Stand Front Stand Rear Rear 1. Connect the Guide Stand to the Stand using four screws (M4 X L10) as shown. 2 1 2. With your TV upright, connect the TV to the Stand. 3. Fasten two screws (M4 X L12) at position 1, and then fasten two s
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Getting Started Viewing the Control Panel ✎ The product color and shape may vary depending on the model. Power Indicator Remote control sensor 3D Emitter Speakers Speakers 3D Emitter The IR signal on the 3D emitter outputs only when sending a 3D signal. SOURCEE Toggles between all the available input sources. In the on-screen menu, use this button as you would use the ENTERE button on the remote control. MENU Displays an on-screen menu, the OSD (on screen display) of your TV’s features. y Adjus
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01 Getting Started Viewing the Remote Control ✎ This is a special remote control for the visually impaired and has Braille points on the Power, Channel and Volume buttons. Displays and selects the available video Turns the TV on and off. sources (p. 12). Press to directly access channels. Press to select additional channels (digital) being broadcasted by the same Returns to the previous channel. station. For example, to select channel Cuts off the sound temporarily. “54-3”, press “54”, then
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Getting Started Connecting to an Antenna When the TV is initially powered on, basic settings proceed automatically. ✎ Connecting the power cord and antenna. ✎ The PDP device may interfere with an amateur radio or AM radio. VHF/UHF Antenna Antenna Cable (Not Supplied) Cable ANT OUT or Power Input Plug & Play (Initial Setup) When the TV is initially powered on, a sequence of on-screen prompts will assist in configuring basic settings. Press the POWERP button. Plug & Play is available only when th
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02 Connections R W Connections Connecting to an AV Device Using an HDMI or HDMI/DVI cable: HD connection (up to 720p/1080i) We recommend using the HDMI connection for the best quality HD picture. Available devices: DVD, Blu-ray player, HD cable box, HD STB (Set-Top-Box) satellite receiver. Device Device HDMI Cable (Not Supplied) HDMI OUT HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied) W R DVI OUT Red White AUDIO OUT R-AUDIO-L Audio Cable (Not Supplied) ✎ HDMI IN 1(DVI), 2, 3, PC/DVI AUDIO IN x For better pictu
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Connections Connecting to an Audio Device Using an Optical (Digital) or Audio (Analog) Cable Connection Available devices: Digital Audio System, Amplifier, DVD home theater Optical Cable (Not Supplied) Digital Audio System OPTICAL Amplifier / DVD home theater W R AUDIO IN Red White R-AUDIO-L Audio Cable (Not Supplied) ✎ DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) x When a Digital Audio System is connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (OPTICAL) jack, decrease the volume of both the TV and the system. x 5.1 CH (chan
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02 Connections Connecting to a PC Using an HDMI/DVI Cable or a D-sub Cable Audio Cable (Not Supplied) AUDIO OUT DVI OUT HDMI to DVI Cable (Not Supplied) D-Sub Cable (Not Supplied) PC OUT AUDIO OUT Audio Cable (Not Supplied) Display Modes (D-Sub and HDMI/DVI Input) Optimal resolution y PN50C490: 1360 X 768 @ 60Hz Pixel Clock Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Sync Polarity Mode Resolution Frequency (KHz) (Hz) (H / V) (MHz) 640 x 350 31.469 70.086 25.175 +/- IBM 720 x 400 31.469 70.087 28.
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Changing the Input Source Edit Name O MENUm → Input → Edit Name → ENTER E Source List ■ VCR / DVD / Cable STB / Satellite STB / PVR STB / Use to select TV or an external input sources AV Receiver / Game / Camcorder / PC / DVI PC / SOURCE such as a DVD / Blu-ray player / cable box / DVI Devices / TV / IPTV / Blu-ray / HD DVD / DMA: STB satellite receiver. Name the device connected to the input jacks to make your input source selection easier. O MENUm → Input → Source List → ENTERE ✎ When co
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03 Basic Features Added Channels Added Channels Channel Menu ¦ Using Favorite Channels O MENUm → Channel → Channel List → ENTER E ¦ Seeing Channels Add to Favorite / Delete from Favorite Channel List t Add, delete or set Favorite channels and use CH LIST Set channels you watch frequently as Favorites. the program guide for digital broadcasts. 1. Select a channel and press the TOOLS button. O MENUm → Channel → Channel List 2. Add or delete a the channel using the Add to Favorite → ENTERE
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Basic Features ✎ NOTE x A gray-colored channel indicates the channel has been deleted. When selecting the Cable TV system: STD, HRC x and IRC identify various types of cable TV systems. x The Add menu only appears for deleted Contact your local cable company to identify the channels. type of cable system that exists in your particular x Delete a channel from the Added Channels or area. At this point, the signal source has been Favorite menu in the same manner. selected. ■ Timer Viewing: Y
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03 Basic Features Fine Tune ¦ Economical Solutions (analog channels only) O MENUm → Picture → Eco Solution → ENTER E If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine tune the channel, as this is done automatically during the search and The Eco Function can be used to enhance your power savings. store operation. If the signal is weak or distorted, fine tune the channel manually. Scroll to the left or right until the image is clear. Eco Solution ✎ Settings are applied to the channel you're
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Basic Features ■ Black Tone (Off / Dark / Darker / Darkest): Select the ■ xvYCC (Off / On): Setting the xvYCC mode on black level to adjust the screen depth. increases detail and color space when watching movies from an external device (e.g. BD/DVD player) connected ■ Dynamic Contrast (Off / Low / Medium / High): Adjust to the HDMI or Component IN jacks. the screen contrast. ✎ Available when the picture mode is set to Movie ■ Gamma: Adjust the primary color intensity. and when the external
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03 Basic Features ✎ NOTE ■ Film Mode (Off / Auto1 / Auto2): Sets the TV to automatically sense and process film signals from all After selecting Zoom1, Zoom2 or Wide Fi: t x sources and adjusts the picture for optimum quality. 1. Press the ► button to select Position. ✎ Available in TV, AV, COMPONENT (480i / 1080i) 2. Pr ess the ENTERE button. and HDMI (480i / 1080i). 3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to move the picture up ■ Screen Burn Protection: To reduce the possibility of or down. scree
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Basic Features ■ 3D Mode: Select the 3D input format. ¦ Viewing TV using the 3D function ✎ If you want to feel the 3D effect fully, please wear the 3D Active Glasses first, and then select 3D O MENU → Picture → 3D → ENTERE Mode from the list below that provides the best IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION FOR 3d viewing experience. 3D PICTURES. ✎ When watching 3D images, turn on 3D Active Read and understand the following safety information Glasses. before using the TV’s 3D function. [
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03 Basic Features ■ 3D Auto View (Off / On): If 3D Auto View is set to On, Supported formats and operating specifications for a “Side by Side” format HDMI signal with one of the Standard HDMI 3D resolutions below is automatically switched to 3D. Here, ✎ The 3D formats indicated below are recommended by correct 3D information must be sent from the Standard the HDMI association and must be supported. HDMI 3D Format. Source signal format Standard HDMI 1.4 3D ✎ If a 3D failure occurs due to
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Basic Features Sound Menu Picture Reset (OK / Cancel) Resets your current picture mode to its default settings. ¦ Changing the Preset Sound Mode ¦ Setting up the TV with your PC O MENUm → Sound → Mode → ENTERE Set the input source to PC. O MENUm → Picture → ENTERE t SRS TheaterSound ■ Standard: Selects the normal sound mode. t Auto Adjustment ■ Music: Emphasizes music over voices. Adjust frequency values/positions and fine tune the settings ■ Movie: Provides the best sound for movies. automat
