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Planar Systems, Inc.

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1-866-PLANAR-1 (1-866-752-6271)

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Page 3: ...ghts are reserved No part of this document may be reproduced translated to another language or stored in a retrieval system or transmitted by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without prior written permission Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Inc Other brand or product names are trademarks of their respective holders ...

Page 4: ...Control 15 On Screen Display OSD Settings 18 OSD Menu Overview 18 OSD Menu Operation 19 Display Settings 20 Image Settings 20 Language and Color Temp 21 Audio Settings 21 OSD Window Settings 22 Advanced Settings 23 Advanced Settings 24 Parental Control 25 V Chip Setup 25 Change Password 28 Closed Caption 29 Using Closed Caption 29 Technical Information 30 Specifications 30 Video Modes 32 Troublesh...

Page 5: ...taller s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 that provides guidelines for proper grounding and In particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close as to the point of cable entry as practical Example of antenna grounding as per National Electrical Code is as the follow...

Page 6: ...et 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus comb...

Page 7: ...Temperature 3 user selectable color temperature settings are available for image optimization D Sub 15 VGA Input Allows users to connect the computer to the plasma TV to use the plasma TV as a computer monitor Digital Visual Interface DVI This product is equipped with a DVI D interface for a digital to digital connection TV Tuner Built in Built in NTSC tuner to receive conventional analog broadcas...

Page 8: ...re unpacking the product make sure that you have the following items Plasma TV Monitor Monitor Stand Power cord S Video cable Analog video signal cable D Sub 15 cable RCA Video Audio cable Remote Control and AA Battery User s Manual ...

Page 9: ...ng or appear damaged please contact your dealer immediately Do not throw away the packing material or shipping carton in case you need to ship or store the plasma TV in the future Optional Accessories External Speakers and Stands Wall mount bracket ...

Page 10: ...l Sensor Remote Control Sensor Receives infrared signals from the remote control Aim the remote control within 30 degree left and right Indicator Light This LED light indicates the main power status Indicator Amber Standby mode Indicator Blue Power ON mode ...

Page 11: ...e the configurations under the OSD menu Select Switches between signal sources The signal source selection is in a loop Composite Video S Video Component Video TV ANALOG VGA DVI Channel Up S Down T 1 Changing channel under TV mode 2 Select options under OSD menu Standby On Power on the plasma TV or change to Standby mode Menu Volume Up Down Channel Up Down Select Standby On ...

Page 12: ...deo Audio Out Main Power Switch Master power switch to switch the plasma TV between Power Off mode and Standby mode Power Input Jack Power source for the plasma TV External Speaker Line Out Allows users to connect external speakers to the plasma TV Video Audio Connection Interface Power Input Jack External Speaker Line Out Main Power Switch ...

Page 13: ...proved power cord with proper grounding Main Power Switch Press the Power Switch on the back of your plasma TV The Indicator Light on the front will turn to Amber color indicating the plasma TV is in Standby mode If the plasma TV will not be used for an extended period of time turn off your plasma TV with the Main Power Switch ...

Page 14: ... 3 RCA connectors to connect with the component video output of a DVD player DTV receiver or any other device with a component connection Composite AV S Video Audio 2 RCA connectors to connect with the audio output of the composite or s video source Component Audio 2 RCA connectors to connect with the audio output of the component Y Cb Cr or Y Pb Pr source PC Audio 2 RCA connectors to connect with...

Page 15: ...nal Speakers External Speaker Line Out External speaker output Please refer to the drawing for the connection details It is strongly recommend to use only Planar Accessories for performance and safety purposes ...

Page 16: ...tal PC connection D Sub 15 Regular analog VGA connection for PC usage RF RF input that connects to the antenna cable box or CATV cable Supports NTSC TV system with 125 channels receivable RS 232 D Sub 9 Serial port for communication between the display and the PC ...

Page 17: ... PIP Position Button Adjusts the position of the PIP display 7 PIP Size Button Adjusts the size of the PIP display 8 PIP Input Button Activates the picture in picture display and selects the source of the picture in picture display 9 Quick Quick Buttons Shortcut to access the product s features 10 Zoom Buttons Zooms In or Out on the image 11 Auto Button Auto adjusts the image 12 Freeze Button Paus...

Page 18: ... 19 Mute Button Mutes the volume 20 Volume Up Down Buttons Changes the volume 21 Numbers Buttons Number keys for channel selection 22 Sleep Button Sleep timer 23 TV Button Direct key to the TV mode 24 YCbCr Button Direct key to the YCbCr mode 25 AV Button Direct key to the Composite mode 26 PC Button Direct key to the PC mode 27 YPbPr Button Direct key to the YPbPr mode 28 S Video Button Direct ke...

Page 19: ...aged in any way Using the Remote Control Power Button Press the Power button to turn ON the TV The LED indicator will become Blue Press the button again to turn OFF the TV into Standby mode The LED indicator will become Amber Scaling Button Press the Scaling button to change the image to different aspects Aspects include Full Fill Aspect Ratio 4 3 to 16 9 Letterbox to 16 9 Letterbox Subtitles to 1...

Page 20: ...r PC mode press Auto button for auto adjustment Freeze Button Freeze button allows the user to temporarily pause the current image displayed Press to freeze the image Press again to restore the picture MTS Button Press MTS button to select Mono Stereo and SAP Second Audio Program under TV mode Exit Press to exit the OSD menu Menu Button Press to access the OSD menu for features adjustment Up Down ...

Page 21: ...set the sleep timer to 30 60 90 and 120 minutes TV Button Press to switch directly to the TV mode YCbCr Button Press to switch directly to Component YCbCr mode AV Button Press to switch directly to Composite mode PC Button Press to switch directly to PC mode Press again to change between D Sub 15 and DVI mode YPbPr Button Press to switch directly to Component YPbPr mode S Video Button Press to swi...

Page 22: ...alog VGA Video Format PIP Set TV Channel Setup Audio Video Mode Display AV System Audio Language and Color Temperature OSD Information Video Format Reset Format AUTO Mute Language OSD Position Format Brightness NTSC M Volume Color Temperature OSD Timeout Advance Contrast NTSC Japan Treble Red OSD Background PIP Set Saturation PAL Bass Green Move Screen Mode TV Channel Setup Hue SECAM Balance Blue ...

Page 23: ...d seven options to choose from For the top icons icon highlighted in yellow is the one being selected To change to different icon simply press Menu button repeatedly until correct icon is being selected To access the options simply press Up Down button until reaches the correct option and then use Right buttons to change the settings ...

Page 24: ...ightness Contrast Saturation Hue Sharpness and Reset Image Settings PC Video Normally PC outputs 4 3 aspect ratios When under PC mode user may choose between having the image fill the whole screen or one to one When under Video mode user may select different signal format But it is recommend to set at Auto for auto detect When under Video mode user may choose different aspect ratios including Full...

Page 25: ...ese Simplified Chinese and Japanese For the image color user may adjust the luminance of R G B colors and color temperature When selecting Cool Neutral and Warm for the Color Temperature R G B colors will be disabled Audio Settings PC Video Audio functions and selections are identical for both PC mode and Video mode User may adjust Mute Volume Treble Bass Balance and Speaker from this menu Most of...

Page 26: ...reen move feature decreases chance of image burn When a static image is being displayed on the screen for an extended period of time enable the move screen mode feature to protect the screen Under move screen mode user may select from 3 different types including off mode1 and mode2 For move screen time item user may adjust the length of time between the images from 5 to 255 sec ...

Page 27: ...g When under Video mode user can set up V Chip and Closed Caption PC Video When under PC mode Signal Format will display Resolution Horizontal Vertical Frequency PIP Video Source and PIP Video Format When under Video mode Signal Format will display Main Signal Source Main Signal Format and PIP Video Source ...

Page 28: ...form Channel Auto Search for the TV to search through channel This menu allow user to scan and memorize all desired channel including broadcast TV system and cable TV system After the channel being saved user may use the Up Down button on the remote to search through channel It also allow user add or erase channels according to the user preference To add or erase the channel select channel edit fi...

Page 29: ...e and then select V Chip Press Right button and then key in 111111 to enter the password change screen Enter new password and then exit out of the menu If you have forgotten your password you may use reminder code 168168 to go into Change Password Number screen After setting up the password go back into V Chip menu with the new password It will display the following items TV Guidelines MPAA Rating...

Page 30: ...the ratings will set to Show The age defined ratings for Television TV Y Young children TV Y7 Children 7 and over TV G General audience TV PG Parental guidance TV 14 Viewers 14 and over TV MA Mature audience TV Guidelines is for the younger ages When restricting the younger ages the elder ages will also have certain level of restrictions Setting LSV for TV PG the TV 14 and TV MA are also restrict ...

Page 31: ...ncoding program To set up MPAA first to select MPAA Rating and then press Up Down button to select the rating to change Then choose either Show the rating or Block the rating To turn off all of the ratings just select MPAA NR No Rating press Right key to change to Rating Off Then all the ratings will set to Show G General audience no restrictions PG Parental guidance suggested PG 13 Parents strong...

Page 32: ...tton to select the V chip Volatile with ON it will be saved in memory to keep original settings when turning on the power at next time On the contrary selecting V chip Volatile with OFF it will recall original factory default that is to say all the ratings will set to Show V Chip Lock When going into the restricted channel V Chip will activate and turn the screen into blurred and blank The message...

Page 33: ...ily video types also serve for Closed Caption function And similarly for business videotapes you can check cc mark on the box of video type Using Closed Caption Select Closed Caption in the OSD Menu by pressing Menu key on remote and select video information page Use Up Down Button to Select Closed Caption and then use X button to choose between OFF CC1 CC2 TT1 TT2 Use CC Background to choose betw...

Page 34: ...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 or 4 3 HDTV Signal Compatible Accepts HDTV signals up to 1080i when using external DTV receiver OSD Language 10 Languages TV Tuner NTSC TV System 125 Channel Receivable Supports Closed Caption Supports V Chip TV Rating Fun...

Page 35: ... condensing Storage environment Temperature 20 C to 60 C 4o to 140 F Relative humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Dimension and Weight Dimension 1059 mm W x 693 5 mm H x 91 5 mm D with Stand and Speakers Weight 34 kg without Stand and Speakers Display Size 933 9 mm W X 532 2mm H Aspect Ratio 16 9 ...

Page 36: ... 480 43 30 85 00 36 00 VESA 6 720 400 31 47 70 09 28 32 VGA 7 800 600 35 16 56 25 36 00 VESA 8 800 600 37 90 60 32 40 00 VESA 9 800 600 46 90 75 00 49 50 VESA 10 800 600 48 08 72 19 50 00 VESA 11 800 600 53 70 85 00 56 30 VESA 12 1024 768 48 363 60 004 65 00 VESA 13 1024 768 56 476 70 069 75 00 VESA 14 1024 768 60 023 75 029 78 75 VESA 15 1024 768 68 70 85 00 94 50 VESA When the input signal excee...

Page 37: ...e contact sales or the technical support There is no picture or sound Make sure the AC adapter is properly inserted in the Power outlet Reception other than those of broadcasting stations can be considered Make sure the input mode is set to TV Make sure the main power switch of the main unit is on There is no picture from AV Make sure the BLACK LEVEL is properly adjusted Fluorescent lamp may have ...

Page 38: ...s not disconnected Picture is light or improperly tinted Check color adjustment Check color system setting The picture is too dark Press the Brightness button Check PICTURE and BLACK LEVEL adjustment Fluorescent lamp may have reached the end of service life Remote control does not work Check the batteries of the remote controller Make sure the remote sensor window is not under strong fluorescent l...

Page 39: ...ected electric waves from mountains or buildings The picture is spotted There may be interference from automobiles trains high voltage lines neon light etc There may be interference between the antenna cable and power cable Try possible them further apart There are stripes on the screen or colors fade Is the unit receiving interference from other devices Transmissionantennasofradiobroadcasting sta...

Page 40: ...tioning product Planar will arrange or delivery of the replacement unit and pickup of the non functioning product 1 Contact Planar via the web at http www planar com support or call 866 LANAR1 866 752 6271 The customer must have the model number serial number and proof of purchase for their Plasma display available 2 Our customer service staff will attempt to correct any minor issues that may be c...

Page 41: ...tion or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product b Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by Planar c Any damage of the product due to shipment d Removal or installation of the product e Cause external to the product such as electric power fluctuations failure f Use of suppliers or parts not meeting Planar s specifications g Normal wear and tear including backlights di...

Page 42: ...echnicians will remove the customer s non functioning Plasma display and re install the replacement unit Including re establishing the existing connections to peripheral equipment DVD Players PCs etc a The Plasma display is readily and immediately accessible without the aid of ladders or other tools b The Plasma display utilizes a standard Wall or Desk mounting solution or is placed on the floor c...

Page 43: ...USINESS RELATIONSHIPS OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS EVEN IF ADVISED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES 2 ANY OTHER DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE 3 ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY Effect of Local Law The warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from locality to locality Some localities do not allow limitations ...

Page 44: ...leaning for Cover and Remote Use soft cotton cloth When the dust gets on cover or remote control dipping cloth in diluted neutral detergent dry it to wipe out the dust do not let liquid goes inside of unit and then clean it with cloth Cleaning for Screen The surface of screen is fragile glass do not clean with sharp objects for fear of scraping glass Do not heavily press or slap glass to prevent g...

Page 45: ...y and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications When such interference to radio or television reception occurs the user will be required to correct the interference at own expense The interference may be correctly using one or more of the following measures Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Reorient...

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Page 48: ... com Tel 1 866 PLANAR 1 1 866 752 6271 Hours m f 8am 9pm Eastern Time 2004 Planar Systems Inc Planar is a registered trademark of Planar Systems Inc Other brands and names are the property of their respective owners Technical information in this document is subject to change without notice P N 5030009013C ...

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