HP PL4245N User Manual Download

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Specifications

Specifications

General Specifications

Model

HP PL4245N 42" Plasma HDTV

Plasma Panel Size

42 inch (Diagonal)

Pixel Resolution

1024 X 768 pixels

Display Color

16.7 millions of colors (R/G/B each 256 scales)

Comb Filter

3D Digital Comb Filter for more accurate color
processing on TV and Composite Video

Brightness 1000

Cd/m

(without filter)

Contrast Ratio

3000:1

Viewing Angle

Over 160 degrees horizontal and vertical

Audio Function

External speakers with 10 watts per channel

Picture in Picture

Second sub screen to show different input source
simultaneously

Zoom and Freeze function

Enlarge, minimize, or freeze the image

Screen Aspect Ratio Control

16:9 Widescreen

HDTV Signal Compatible

Accepts HDTV signals up to 1080i when using
external DTV receiver

OSD Language

English

Diagonal Screen Size

29.6 inches

Viewable Image Area

42 inches

Screen Opening (W x H) (mm)

946(W) x 546(H) mm

Anti-reflective coating

Yes

Summary of Contents for PL4245N

Page 1: ...HP PL4245N 42 HD Ready Plasma TV User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...he prior written consent of HP Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 4010 Cupertino CA 95015 4010 USA 2004 Hewlett Packard Development Company L P All rights reserved HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyright law WOW SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc SRS WOW technology is incorporate...

Page 3: ...r Switch 12 RF IN and RS232C Connectors 12 Setup 13 Attaching and Connecting External Speakers 13 Identifying Your Component s Cables 14 Connecting an Antenna or Cable TV 15 Connecting an antenna cable box satellite dish 15 Connecting a HDTV Tuner to the TV 15 Connecting a PC to the TV using the VGA Connector 15 Connecting a PC or other equipment to the TV using the DVI Connector 16 Connecting a C...

Page 4: ...e V chip 22 Selecting the screen aspect 23 Using the On Screen Display OSD Controls 23 PC Mode 24 PC Mode Operation 24 Display 25 Image 25 Audio 26 Language and Color Temperature 26 OSD Information 27 Video Format 27 Audio Video Mode 28 Audio Video Operation 28 Display 29 Image 29 Audio 30 Language and Color Temperature 31 OSD Information 31 Video Format 32 Using the Remote Control 33 Programming ...

Page 5: ...7 Connectors 48 Power Supply Specifications 48 Dimensions and Weight Specifications 48 Timing Mode Factory Settings 49 Agency Regulatory Notice 50 Federal Communications Commission Notice 50 Modifications 50 Cables 50 Declaration of Conformity for products marked with the FCC logo United States only 51 Index 52 ...

Page 6: ...vi Table of Contents ...

Page 7: ...n and that all standard accessories and items are included Any optional accessories come separately in another carton Installing the TV A specified technician from the distributor or authorized agent should install the TV Refer to Wall Mounting or Stand Replacement on page 4 for more information Install the TV on a flat surface to avoid tipping Leave some distance between the back of the TV and th...

Page 8: ...AGE Do not attempt to repair your television yourself Removing the back cover of the TV may cause fire or electric shock An HP authorized service provider should do service needed on components inside the TV If the following conditions exist unplug the TV from the electrical outlet and contact a qualified service professional When the power cord or plug is damaged When liquid was spilled on the pr...

Page 9: ...extension cord or strip ampere ratings limit Using cables and power cords Plug the product into a grounded earthed electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times Do not disable the power cord grounding plug The ground plug is an important safety feature Disconnect power from the TV by unplugging the power cord from the electrical outlet Do not pull on cords and cables When unplugging the...

Page 10: ... in the widescreen 16 9 ratio format Use the Aspect button on the remote control to change from 4 3 screen size such as standard television to fill the screen in 16 9 ratio This will prevent potential image retention of sidebars Refer to Selecting the screen aspect on page 23 Avoid viewing the on screen display OSD menus from DVD players VCRs and other components for extended periods of time When ...

Page 11: ...de Processing with 3 2 2 2 pull down accurately reproduces film originated content from video sources Cross Color Suppression removes cross color artifacts from composite video sources delivering consistent true color every time Motion Adaptive Noise Reduction greatly enhances quality of standard definition of off air media and standard definition video SRS WOWTM creates a bigger enhanced sound ex...

Page 12: ...e DVI RS 232 communication port D sub 9 pin TV Tuner 16 9 Enhancement Widescreen technology that maximizes picture quality when playing widescreen enhanced video Channel Memory User adjustable channel settings Picture in Picture PIP Simultaneous display of two images from different video sources Parental Control V chip technology allows parents to block unsuitable programming for underage viewers ...

Page 13: ...ontrol are directly underneath the TV s edge Item Description A Menu Press to bring up the onscreen display OSD Keep pressing to scroll through the six OSD pages B Left and Right arrows volume Press the left arrow button to lower the sound and press the right arrow button to raise the sound C Select Changes the input signal source for the main picture D Down and Up arrows channel Press the down an...

Page 14: ...ial buttons on the remote Refer to Using the HP MCPC with the TV remote control on page 18 for more information To program the remote control to operate a cable or satellite set top box or a DVD or VCR see Programming the remote control for component control on page 33 Keypad Use the keypad 0 9 100 to directly select channels Mute Press MUTE once to turn sound off or on VOL Use VOL or VOL to raise...

Page 15: ...PIP Position button to change the location of the PIP Freeze Pause Press the Freeze button to pause on a frame When using a VCR or DVD pressing Freeze again returns you to the exact place you paused When watching live TV pressing Freeze again advances you to the current live feed Zoom Zooms in the screen toward the middle of the display cutting out the edges You can Zoom in up to five levels Zoom ...

Page 16: ...e turning it on again C Component Video Inputs Connect cables for component video input Use YPbPr YCbCr Component Input from devices that support High Definition signals such as a progressive scan DVD player or a digital cable or satellite set top box This connector supports 480i 480p 720p and 1080i format video signals D DVI D with HDCP 29 pin input Connect a digital video cable for digital input...

Page 17: ...nnect broadcasting terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal cable here H RS232C This terminal is used for service only I AC in connector Connect the included power cord Lower Video and Audio Connectors Use these connectors to connect composite devices S video devices component devices audio receivers subwoofer out TV video out and audio out Upper Video and Audio Connectors Use the green Y2 blue Cb2 ...

Page 18: ...upports 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 5 seconds before turning it on again RF IN ...

Page 19: ...ing External Speakers External speakers are included with your TV and are not attached Use the screws and attachment brackets to attach the external speakers to the TV CAUTION Unplug the TV and all connected components before attaching external speakers Use only speakers with 8 ohm impedance and a power input rating of 8 watts or more What you have Two speakers Four mounting brackets Twelve screws...

Page 20: ...onent Description of Cable s Where to Connect Composite One three headed cable One yellow for video One red for audio One white for audio Insert the yellow cable into the yellow AV video in Insert the red and white cables into the red and white audio inputs S video One cable with 4 pins Insert the cable into the S video in Component Three or five headed cable One red for Pr signal One green for Y ...

Page 21: ... the other end of the cable to the DVI connector on the back of the TV 4 Turn on the TV and the HDTV Tuner 5 Select a Resolution setting on your HDTV tuner that gives you the best picture 1080i 720p or 480p 6 Select Digital RGB as the input source for the main TV picture by using the front panel buttons or the TV remote control Refer to Selecting the input source on page 21 7 Perform the Channel A...

Page 22: ... the video output connector on the back of your composite video source and connect the other yellow end to the Video In on the back of the TV 3 Connect the red and white audio cables from your composite video source to the Audio In on the back of the TV Be careful to keep the audio right and left channel connections correct for stereo sound 4 Turn on the TV and the composite video source Insert me...

Page 23: ...ideo source and connect the other ends to the YPbPr or YCbCr inputs on the back of the TV 3 Connect the red and white audio cables from your video source to the Audio In on the back of the TV Be careful to keep the audio right and left channel connections correct for stereo sound 4 Turn on the TV and the component video source Insert media into the component video source and play it 5 Select YPbPr...

Page 24: ...mote control sensor and press the buttons you want to use The remote control buttons such as the guide channel volume and cursor buttons function along with the special HP MCPC buttons described in the table TV Remote Button HP MCPC Button Function YCbCr YPbPr AV or DVI VGA Selects the TV input source for the main screen HP PC Selects the HP MCPC as the device controlled by the remote control HP M...

Page 25: ...g period of time remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage Do not try to recharge batteries that are not intended to be recharged they can overheat and rupture Follow the battery manufacturer s directions for the batteries you are using Always remove batteries as soon as they become weak Weak batteries can leak and severely damage the unit The battery life depe...

Page 26: ...Search 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the OSD menu 2 Continue to press the MENU button until the last icon Video Format is highlighted 3 Use the Down arrow button to highlight the TV Channel Setup function and then press the right arrow button to view the options 4 Select Air or CATV as your input source 5 Press the down arrow button once to highlight Channel Auto Search...

Page 27: ...connected to the DVI or VGA RGB connectors YCbCr selects the input source connected to the Component Video Input YCbCr YPbPr selects the input sources connected to the Component Video Inputs YPbPr AV selects the input sources connected to the Composite Video Inputs SV selects the input source connected to the S video Input CH selects the input from the TV antenna cable in the RF connector Selectin...

Page 28: ...e remote control to bring up the OSD menu 2 Continue to press the MENU button until the Video Format icon is highlighted 3 Use the Down arrow button to highlight V chip and then press the Right arrow button 4 Enter 1 1 1 1 1 1 as the default password to gain access 5 Use the following table to set up your V chip V chip Function Options TV Guidelines blocking Blocks selected TV rating and all ratin...

Page 29: ...proportions Use this mode to zoom in on the image LB to 16 9 The image is expanded in the horizontal and the vertical directions at different ratios Use this mode to zoom in on the image LB to subtitles 16 9 The image is expanded in the horizontal and the vertical directions at different ratios Use this mode to zoom in on the image One to One Normal proportions Using the On Screen Display OSD Cont...

Page 30: ...nfo Sets the position timeout and background of your OSD menu Video Format Adjusts the screen format and PIP settings NOTE Not all functions are included in each mode PC Mode PC Mode Operation 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the On Screen Display OSD menu 2 Continue to press the MENU button to highlight each icon on the top row 3 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to highli...

Page 31: ...s of the display 0 to 100 Contrast Adjusts the color brightness of the display 0 to 100 H Position Moves image to the left or right 0 to 100 V Position Moves image up or down 0 to 100 Phase Video timing adjustment 0 to 100 Clock Moves image left and right 0 to 100 Image 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the OSD menu 2 Continue to press the MENU button until the Image icon i...

Page 32: ...ht sound level 0 to 50 Advanced SRS WOW BBE Subwoofer SRS WOW On Off BBE On Off Subwoofer On Off Language and Color Temperature 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the OSD menu 2 Continue to press the MENU button until the Language and Color Temperature icon is highlighted 3 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to highlight a function 4 Press the Left and Right arrow buttons to ...

Page 33: ...Set the number of seconds for OSD to remain displayed before disappearing after final use 10 to 255 seconds OSD Background Set the OSD background to either opaque or transparent Opaque or translucent Move Screen Mode Decreases chance of image retention Off mode1 mode2 Move Screen Time Adjusts the length of time screen move activates 5 255 seconds System Reset Sets OSD back to default settings Vide...

Page 34: ...ousehold Advanced Adjusts the white pattern and gamma Gamma 0 8 1 0 1 2 or 1 4 DPMS Display Power Management Signal On or Off Audio Video Mode Audio Video Operation 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the following On Screen Display OSD menu items Display AV System Audio Language and Color Temperature OSD Info and Video Format Press the EXIT key to return one level back in the...

Page 35: ...ess Adjusts the darkness and lightness of the display 0 to 100 Contrast Adjusts the color brightness of the display 0 to 100 Saturation Adjusts the level of color 0 to 100 Hue Adjusts the color properties 0 to 100 Sharpness Adjusts the clarity of images 0 to 100 Picture Mode not available with YPbPr1 and 2 Select a preset customized picture setting Standard Movie Dynamic Image 1 Press the MENU but...

Page 36: ...e Left and Right arrow buttons to change a setting 5 Press the Up and Down arrow buttons to select other Audio settings Or Press the MENU button to highlight a different icon 6 Press the EXIT button to save your changes and return to the TV display You can make the following adjustments to your Audio Audio Function Options Mute Turns off the sound Enable or disable Volume Increases and decreases t...

Page 37: ... temperature Cool Neutral Warm User OSD Information 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to bring up the OSD menu 2 Continue to press the MENU button until the OSD Information icon is highlighted 3 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to highlight a function 4 Press the Left and Right arrow buttons to change a setting 5 Press the Up and Down arrow buttons to select other OSD settings Or Pres...

Page 38: ...P Set Adjust the PIP size source position audio source and display Sets the size off small medium large Select a Source TV varies according to video sources connected Position Nine different positions Audio Source Select between the sound of your main picture or PIP PIP Display Adjust the brightness contrast and saturation Swap Switches your main picture and PIP V chip Requires a password to be en...

Page 39: ...pplicable insert media a cassette or a disc NOTE Please read steps 2 through 4 completely before proceeding We recommend highlighting or writing down the codes and device you wish to program before performing step 2 2 On the remote control press CBL SAT button or DVD VCR button once Press and hold SETUP until the red light blinks twice then release SETUP 3 Use the Manufacturer s Codes see listing ...

Page 40: ...L SAT or DVD VCR once 2 Press and hold SETUP until the red light blinks twice then release SETUP 3 Press the number buttons 9 9 1 The red light blinks twice 4 For the first digit of the code press the number button 1 once Wait 3 seconds and then count the number of times the red light blinks and write down the number NOTE When you count three blinks it means the code digit is 3 When a code digit i...

Page 41: ...omponent through your TV while in the TV DVD VCR or CBL SAT mode However in the HP PC mode you have separate control of the volume If you want the volume to be controlled by a different component than the TV you can change the Volume Lock setting to control volume through a non associated mode e g through the cable in the TV mode To change volume lock to another mode 1 On the remote control press ...

Page 42: ... CH RTN do not work for your RCA TV Due to RCA design 1983 1987 only the original remote control will operate these functions Changing channels does not work properly If original remote control required pressing ENTER to change channels press ENTER on the Remote control after entering the channel number Tried Search Method and still could not find a working code Try the Search Method again after c...

Page 43: ...1 0043 0209 0002 0278 Fisher 0047 0104 Fuji 0035 0033 Funai 0000 GE 0060 0035 0048 0240 Garrard 0000 Go Video 0526 GoldStar 0037 0038 Gradiente 0000 HI Q 0047 Harley Davidson 0000 Harman Kardon 0081 0038 Harwood 0072 Headquarter 0046 Hitachi 0000 0042 0041 JVC 0067 0041 Jensen 0041 KEC 0037 0278 KLH 0072 Kenwood 0067 0041 0038 0046 Kodak 0035 0037 LXI 0037 Lloyd s 0000 Logik 0072 MEI 0035 MGA 0240...

Page 44: ...0035 0037 0039 0042 0033 NEC 0104 0067 0041 0038 Nikko 0037 Noblex 0240 Olympus 0035 Optimus 0037 0048 0104 0162 0454 1062 1162 1262 Orion 0184 0002 Panasonic 0035 0162 0225 0454 1162 Penney 0035 0037 0240 0042 0038 Pentax 0042 Philco 0035 0209 Philips 0035 0081 Pilot 0037 Pioneer 0067 Profitronic 0240 Proscan 0060 Protec 0072 Pulsar 0039 Quarter 0046 Quartz 0046 Quasar 0035 0162 0454 1162 RCA 006...

Page 45: ... Signature 0035 Singer 0072 Sony 0035 0032 0000 0033 Sylvania 0035 0081 0000 0043 Symphonic 0000 TMK 0240 Tatung 0041 Teac 0000 0041 Technics 0060 0035 0039 0162 Teknika 0035 0037 0000 Thomas 0000 Toshiba 0045 0043 Totevision 0037 0240 Unitech 0240 Vector 0045 Vector Research 0038 Video Concepts 0045 Videosonic 0240 Wards 0060 0035 0048 0047 0081 0240 0045 0000 0042 0072 0149 White Westinghouse 02...

Page 46: ... 0040 Focus 0400 Garrard 0153 Gemini 0015 General Instrument 0476 0276 0011 0810 GoldStar 0144 0040 Goodmind 0797 Hamlin 0020 0259 0009 0034 Hitachi 0011 Hytex 0007 Jasco 0015 0153 0315 Jerrold 0003 0012 0476 0276 0014 0015 0011 0810 Magnavox 0014 Memorex 0000 Movie Time 0063 NAP 0007 NSC 0063 Oak 0019 0007 Optimus 0021 Panasonic 0000 0107 0021 Paragon 0000 Philips 0153 Pioneer 0144 0533 Popular M...

Page 47: ...0011 Runco 0000 SL Marx 0040 Samsung 0144 0040 Scientific Atlanta 0008 0477 0017 0877 Signal 0015 0040 Signature 0011 Sprucer 0021 Starcom 0003 0015 Stargate 0015 0040 0797 Starquest 0015 TV86 0063 Teleview 0040 Tocom 0012 0013 Toshiba 0000 Tusa 0015 Unika 0153 United Artists 0007 Universal 0153 0191 Viewstar 0063 Zenith 0008 0000 0015 0525 Zentek 0400 ...

Page 48: ... Instrument 0627 0361 0869 HTS 0775 Hitachi 0819 Hughes Net Sys 0749 JVC 0775 Jerrold 0627 0361 Magnavox 0724 0722 Memorex 0724 Next Level 0869 Panasonic 0701 Philips 0724 0722 Primestar 0627 0361 Proscan 0566 RCA 0566 0143 0855 Radio Shack 0566 0869 Sony 0639 Star Choice 0869 Toshiba 0790 Uniden 0724 0722 Zenith 0856 ...

Page 49: ...rdon 0582 JVC 0558 Kenwood 0534 Magnavox 0503 Mitsubishi 0521 Onkyo 0503 Optimus 0525 Panasonic 0490 Philips 0503 0539 Pioneer 0525 0571 Proscan 0522 RCA 0522 Samsung 0573 Sony 0533 Technics 0490 Theta Digital 0571 Toshiba 0503 Yamaha 0490 0545 Zenith 0503 0591 ...

Page 50: ... just noise The reception may be weak The state of the broadcast may also be bad Make sure the antenna or cable is not disconnected The picture is not clear The reception may be weak The state of the broadcast may also be bad Make sure the antenna or cable is not disconnected The picture is light or improperly tinted Check the color adjustments Check the color system settings The picture is too da...

Page 51: ...h voltage lines or neon lights There may be interference between the antenna cable and the power cable Try positioning them further apart There are stripes on the screen or colors fade Check that the display is not receiving interference from other devices Transmission antennas of radio broadcasting stations and of amateur radio and cellular phones may also cause interference Use the units as far ...

Page 52: ...t Ratio 3000 1 Viewing Angle Over 160 degrees horizontal and vertical Audio Function External speakers with 10 watts per channel Picture in Picture Second sub screen to show different input source simultaneously Zoom and Freeze function Enlarge minimize or freeze the image Screen Aspect Ratio Control 16 9 Widescreen HDTV Signal Compatible Accepts HDTV signals up to 1080i when using external DTV re...

Page 53: ...P V chip Password protect viewing according to age and content rating TV rating and MPAA rating HDTV Supported Inputs Component Input YpvPr and DVI 1080i 720p 480p 480i Audio Sound Modes Standard SRS WOW BBE Subwoofer Audio Power 10W x 2 Speakers Removable MTS SAP Yes Stereo mono SAP Audio Out 1 RCA Pair Audio Controls Bass Treble Volume Balance Mute Controls Universal Remote Control Programmable ...

Page 54: ...et Audio Out RCA Pair 1 Subwoofer Audio Output 1 RS 232 for service 1 Power Supply Specifications Power Supply Auto ranging 90 to 265 V internal power supply 47 5 63 Hz Power Input AV 100 V 220 V Frequency 50 Hz 60Hz Power Consumption 400 Watts average Nominal Current 3 8A Power Saving Mode 5W Off Mode 3W switch off Power Cable Length 70 inches Dimensions and Weight Specifications Dimension 49 7 W...

Page 55: ... 6 800 600 35 162 56 300 40 000 VESA 7 800 600 37 879 60 317 40 000 VESA 8 800 600 46 875 75 000 49 500 VESA 9 800 600 48 077 72 188 50 000 VESA 10 800 600 53 700 85 000 56 300 VESA 11 1024 768 48 363 60 004 65 000 VESA 12 1024 768 56 476 70 069 75 000 VESA 13 1024 768 60 024 75 000 78 750 VESA 14 1024 768 68 700 85 000 94 500 VESA 15 1280 720 45 106 60 142 76 500 VESA 16 1280 960 60 000 60 000 10...

Page 56: ...rference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is co...

Page 57: ...ust accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation For questions regarding your product contact Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 692000 Mail Stop 530113 Houston Texas 77269 2000 Or call 1 800 652 6672 For questions regarding this FCC declaration contact Hewlett Packard Company P O Box 692000 Mail Stop 510101 Houston Texas 77269 2000 Or call 281 514 3333 T...

Page 58: ...ntion 4 image size aspect 23 installing the TV 1 4 M main power switch 10 20 Media Center PC MCPC 17 mounting brackets 4 moving the TV 1 O On Screen Display OSD menu 23 opening the package 1 4 P PC connection to the TV 16 Power button 20 power switch main 10 main switch and power button 20 Power standby indicator light 20 programming the remote control 33 protecting the screen 4 R remote control b...

Page 59: ...Index 53 U using HP MCPC 18 V VCR 16 VGA 16 VGA connector 10 12 W wall mounting the TV 4 wide screen 23 Y YCbCr component input source 17 YPbPr component input source 17 ...

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