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USER’S MANUAL

PDS4203W-H/PDS4203E-H

42” WIDE PLASMA DISPLAY

Before using the display, read this manual carefully so that you know how to use the display correctly.

Refer to this manual whenever questions or problems about operation arise. Be sure to read and observe the safety precautions.

Keep this manual where the user can see it easily.

Installation and removal require special expertise. Consult your product dealer for details

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Page

Before Use

• Safety Precautions

3-5

• Features

6

• Accessories

7

• What You Should Know

8-9

• Preventing Equipment from Falling

10

Usage

• Names of  Parts and Their Functions

11-14

• Basic Operations

15

• Viewing Wide Screen (Video Mode)

16-17

• Viewing Wide Screen (RGB Mode)

18-19

Handy Functions

• On-Screen Display Setting

20

• Internal Speaker Setting

21

• WHITE BALANCE Setting

22

• DPMS and Display Language Setting

23

Page

Adjustments

Video Mode
• Video Adjustments

24-25

• Screen Adjustments

26-27

• Input Source Adjustments

28-29

• Other Adjustments

30-31

RGB Mode
• Video Adjustments

32-33

• Screen Adjustments

34-35

• Input Source Adjustments

36-37

• Other Adjustments

38-39

Others

• Personal Computers that Can be Connceted

40

• Optional Products

41

• Specifications

42-43

• Care and Maintenance

44

FUJITSU GENERAL LIMITED

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Summary of Contents for PDS-4209

Page 1: ...d Know 8 9 Preventing Equipment from Falling 10 Usage Names of Parts and Their Functions 11 14 Basic Operations 15 Viewing Wide Screen Video Mode 16 17 Viewing Wide Screen RGB Mode 18 19 Handy Functions On Screen Display Setting 20 Internal Speaker Setting 21 WHITE BALANCE Setting 22 DPMS and Display Language Setting 23 Page Adjustments Video Mode Video Adjustments 24 25 Screen Adjustments 26 27 I...

Page 2: ...82 2 1995 EN61000 4 2 1995 EN 61000 4 4 1995 EN61000 4 8 1993 ENV50140 1993 ENV50141 1993 ENV50204 1995 Safety e EN60950 1992 A1 1993 A2 1993 By conformance with the standard referenced the product follows the provisions of the directives listed below a EC Council Directive 89 336 EEC of 3rd May 1989 b EC Council Directive 92 31 EEC of 28th April 1992 c EC Council Directive 93 68 EEC of 22nd July ...

Page 3: ...structions should be retained for future reference All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to All operating instructions should be followed Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may be haza...

Page 4: ...r equipment as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage...

Page 5: ...rs that produce heat When connecting other products such as VCR s and personal computers you should turn off the power of this product for protection against electric shock Do not place combustibles behind the cooling fan For example cloth paper matches aerosol cans or gas lighters that present special hazards when over heated Use only the accessory cord designed for this product to prevent shock ...

Page 6: ...omputers A VARIETY OF INPUT TERMINALS The high quality image color difference signals such as DVD etc can be input in addition to the video S video and RGB CONVENIENT POWER MANAGEMENT FUNCTION DPMS Display Power Management Signaling automatically minimizes power consumption FIVE TYPES OF WIDE DISPLAY Five types of wide display are supported WIDE 1 WIDE 2 ZOOM 1 ZOOM 2 and normal display 4 3 FEATUR...

Page 7: ...ting separately pur chased BNC terminals conversion connectors are required between the pin jacks and the BNC terminals so purchase these also Cables connecting the personal com puter vary according to the type of machine so consult your product dealer ACCESSORIES Connecting to External Equipment Cables for connecting external equipment must be purchased separately USER S MANUAL Connectors AUDIO I...

Page 8: ... they do not get caught on anything For good heat dissipation the Plasmavision requires at least the space shown in the figure below The installation location must have an ambient temperature range of 0 C 40 C See page 41 for optional parts When desktop stand used When wall mounting unit used horizontally When ceiling mounting unit used WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Upper Left Right Wall 20 cm 5 cm 5 cm 15...

Page 9: ... lamp is blinking red it is warning that something is wrong with the Plasmavision There is a danger of fire or electrical shock so be certain to unplug the power cord and contact your product dealer See P44 The plasma display panel has been built using extremely precise and sophisticated technologies More than 99 99 of its pixels are effective However a minute number of pixels are missing or const...

Page 10: ...ckets A and B with a strong rope so that the display panel does not topple over This arrangement is stable when the rope is horizontal or pulled downward ATTACHING TO DESKTOP STAND Fasten the screws supplied with the desktop stand into their holes at the rear of the desktop stand 2 holes For details refer to P 42TT01 User s Manual for the desktop stand Two places Screw B 20 mm The screws are suppl...

Page 11: ...panel POWER button Switches the power on or off MODE button Selects the input mode MENU button For adjusting the video and audio to your taste VOLUME ADJUST buttons Normally used for adjusting the volume During adjustments these buttons are used for making adjustments from the menu screen WIDE SET button Normally used for selecting the desired wide screen During adjustments this is the SET button ...

Page 12: ...COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Connects to the component video output terminal of DVD and similar devices RGB input terminal RGB INPUT Connects to the computer monitor s analog RGB output terminal Cables connecting the personal computer vary ac cording to the type of machine so consult your prod uct dealer RS 232C input terminal RS 232C Connects to the computer RS 232C output terminal Audio input terminals...

Page 13: ...king adjustments from the menu screen For the adjustment menu see the pages below Handy functions on screen display speaker white balance DPMS language P20 23 VIDEO mode adjustment menu P24 31 RGB mode adjustment menu P32 39 Points about usage Do not subject the remote controller to strong mechanical shocks Doing so can cause malfunction D o not get the remote controller wet or leave it in a hot l...

Page 14: ...fluorescent lights If this happens move away from those lights After it has been used for a long time the remote controller batteries go flat When this happens replace them with new ones When replacing the batteries make sure they are the same type as the originals 1 Press on the cover and slide in the direction of the arrow 2 Load two AA batteries taking care that the and ends face the correct di...

Page 15: ...s pressed Example VIDEO mode Example When RGB selected Mode display 1Press the POWER button The power lamp changes from red to green 2Select the video mode Select the video mode with the MODE button Pressing the MODE button moves the mode to the next item as be low Adjusting the volume Use the VOLUME buttons to adjust the volume button Raises the volume button Lowers the volume The current volume ...

Page 16: ...y the display may take a few moments to switch to the zoom screen for the first dark scene AUTO mode cannot be selected in COMPONENT VIDEO mode In AUTO mode the contents of the video software are detected and the display switches to the optimum wide screen as follows WIDE 1 The appropriate wide screen for ordi nary video 4 3 software WIDE 2 Appropriate for 16 9 video compressed to horizontally wid...

Page 17: ... to a variety of screen modes When the selected mode has a different picture aspect ratio from the media to be viewed the picture will appear different from the original Keep this in mind when selecting the screen mode Note that use of a wide select function to change the screen size or aspect ratio during commercial use or for public viewing in a coffee shop hotel or the like may infringe on copy...

Page 18: ... current viewing mode is dis played 2Use the WIDE button to select the desired screen size Pressing the WIDE button moves the mode to the next item as be low NORMAL WIDE Example NORMAL Example When WIDE is selected This operation can also be done using the buttons on the Display s operation panel ...

Page 19: ... of a wide select function to change the screen size or aspect ratio during commercial use or for public viewing in a coffee shop hotel or the like may infringe on copyrights protected by the copyright law To respect the intent of the creators of the original video use NORMAL mode WIDE Vertically wide video ...

Page 20: ...the desired setting Pressing the ADJUST button moves the selection to the next item as below ON The mode is displayed on the screen for a few sec onds when the power is first switched on and when the mode is switched OFF The mode is not displayed Example When COMMON SETTINGS is selected Example When DISPLAY is selected Example When ON is selected To complete adjustments Press the MENU button to re...

Page 21: ...s Press the MENU button to return to the VIDEO MENU Pressing the MENU button returns the display to the previous screen and closes the adjustment screen Example When COMMON SETTINGS is selected Example When SPEAKER is selected Example When ON is selected Adjustment items Pressing the SET button moves the selection to the next item ON When using the internal speakers regardless of mode RGB When usi...

Page 22: ...play s operation panel 1Select COMMON SETTINGS from the VIDEO MENU screen 1 Press the MENU button 2 With the ADJUST button se lect COMMON SETTINGS 3 Set by pressing the SET button COMMON SETTINGS can be set in the same way from any mode menu 2Select the adjustment item With the SET button select WHITE BALANCE Pressing the SET button moves the selection to the next item as below 3Adjust to the desi...

Page 23: ... Adjustment items An adjustment item is selected each time the SET button is pressed DPMS DPMS stands for Display Power Management Signaling It is a function that automatically reduces the amount of power consumed by the monitor When the power is on if no signal is input within the set time the power management function is triggered the monitor screen is automatically switched off and the monitor ...

Page 24: ...Makes the picture darker To adjust multiple items repeat Steps 2 and 3 Example When PICTURE is selected Example When BRIGHTNESS is selected Example When the button is pressed VIDEO MENU COMMON SETTINGS PICTURE POSITION SIZE SOURCE OTHERS MENU QUIT SELECT SET ENTER To complete adjustments Press the MENU button to return to the VIDEO MENU Pressing the MENU button returns the display to the previous ...

Page 25: ...color more saturated button Makes the color less saturated TINT Color tint can be adjusted button Makes the tint greener button Makes the tint more purple SHARPNESS Picture sharpness can be adjusted button Makes a sharper picture button Makes a softer picture Adjustment items Pressing the SET button moves selection to the next item VIDEO mode is the generic term for VIDEO mode S VIDEO mode and COM...

Page 26: ...n Moves the screen up button Moves the screen down For the adjustment range see the opposite page To adjust multiple items repeat steps 2 and 3 Example When POSITION SIZE is selected Example When VERTICAL POSITION is selected Example When the button is pressed To complete adjustments Press the MENU button to return to the VIDEO MENU Pressing the MENU button returns the display to the previous scre...

Page 27: ...button Adjustment items Pressing the SET button moves selection to the next item VERTICAL POSITION For VIDEO and S VIDEO modes ZOOM 15 through 15 Other 7 through 7 COMPONENT VIDEO mode 90 through 90 HEIGHT For VIDEO and S VIDEO modes 7 through 7 COMPONENT VIDEO mode 70 through 70 HORIZONTAL POSITION For VIDEO and S VIDEO modes 31 through 31 COMPONENT VIDEO mode 90 through 90 HORIZONTAL WIDTH For a...

Page 28: ... set for VIDEO mode and S VIDEO mode 3Set the connected equip ment Select with the ADJUST button MODE 1 Use this mode for nor mal usage such as DVD BETACAM or other standard com ponent video signals MODE 2 Use this mode only for MUSE signal Hi Vision Japa nese high definition video signal Example When SOURCE is selected Example When MODE 1 is selected To complete adjustments Press the MENU button ...

Page 29: ...ved for VIDEO mode and S VIDEO mode CLAMP PULSE When connecting a color difference signal to the COMPONENT VIDEO input terminal CLAMP PULSE must be set This setting switches the phase of the clamp pulse The ADJUST button can be adjusted in the range from 0 through 4 Select so the optimum picture is attained This setting can be done in COMPONENT VIDEO mode only Adjustment items Pressing the SET but...

Page 30: ...TION Carries out automatic correction so that the video is optimum for viewing moving images STILL Carries out automatic correction so that the video is optimum for viewing still images Example When OTHERS is selected Example When MOTION is selected To complete adjustments Press the MENU button to return to VIDEO MENU Pressing the MENU button returns the display to the previous screen and closes t...

Page 31: ...iewing moving images MODE2 Carries out automatic correction so that the video is optimum for viewing still images Adjustment items Pressing the SET button moves selection to the next item VIDEO mode is the generic term for VIDEO mode S VIDEO mode and COMPONENT VIDEO mode The adjustments are saved for each video mode If there is no operation for 60 seconds the screen display goes off ...

Page 32: ...o the desired pic ture button Makes the contrast stronger button Makes the contrast weaker To adjust another item repeat steps 2 and 3 Example When PICTURE is selected Example When CONTRAST is selected CONTRAST MENU RETURN ADJUST SET NEXT CONTRAST MENU RETURN ADJUST SET NEXT To complete adjustments Press the MENU button to return to the RGB MENU Pressing the MENU button returns the display to the ...

Page 33: ...picture brighter button Makes the picture darker CONTRAST Screen contrast difference between dark and light can be adjusted button Makes the contrast stronger button Makes the contrast weaker Adjustment items Pressing the SET button moves the selection to the next item If there is no operation for 60 seconds the screen display goes off ...

Page 34: ...with the ADJUST button button Enlarges the screen button Reduces the screen The adjustment range is from 150 through 150 To adjust multiple items repeat steps 2 and 3 Example When POSITION SIZE is selected Example When HEIGHT is selected HEIGHT 20 MENU RETURN ADJUST SET NEXT To complete adjustments Press the MENU button to return to the RGB MENU Pressing the MENU button returns the display to the ...

Page 35: ...e adjustment range is from 250 through 250 HORIZONTAL WIDTH When too small Adjust with the button When too large Adjust with the button The adjustment range is from 150 through 150 VERTICAL LINE The number of vertical lines on the screen can be set With the ADJUST button select the number of vertical lines Pressing the ADJUST button moves the selection to the next item as be low Adjustment items P...

Page 36: ...RCE is selected Example When MAC MODE is selected Example When MODE1 is selected MAC MODE MODE 1 MODE 2 MENU RETURN SELECT SET NEXT MAC MODE MODE 1 MODE 2 MENU RETURN SELECT SET NEXT To complete adjustments Press the MENU button to return to the RGB MENU Pressing the MENU button returns the display to the previous screen and closes the adjustment screen EXAMPLE SETTING MACINTOSH MODE The Apple Mac...

Page 37: ...N For details see Personal Computers that Can Be Connected on page 40 When no signal is detected NO SIGNAL is displayed Adjustment items Pressing the SET button moves selection to the next item Set CLAMP PULSE as follows depending on the connected device signal 0 Normal 1 MUSE signal Hi Vision Japanese high definition video signal 2 Other 3 MAC 4 NTSC PAL SECAM Points about usage Depending on the ...

Page 38: ...on MODE1 Carries out automatic correction so that the video is optimum for viewing moving images MODE2 Carries out automatic correction so that the video is optimum for viewing still images To adjust multiple items repeat steps 2 and 3 Example When OTHERS is selected Example When GRADATION is selected Example When the MODE 2 is selected To complete adjustments Press the MENU button to return to th...

Page 39: ...e of the personal computer the screen may become blurred If so adjust The ADJUST button can be adjusted in the range from 0 through 15 SYNC PHASE The screen may tremble vertically If so use the ADJUST button to adjust the screen within the range of 2 and 1 Adjustment items Pressing the SET button moves selection to the next item When GRADATION is automatically recognized in SVGA mode it cannot be ...

Page 40: ...signals Mode Display Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Supported signal number dots lines kHz Hz 1 852 480 31 72 59 97 Note1 When dedicated graphics board used 2 640 480 31 47 59 94 VGA 3 640 480 37 86 72 81 VGA 72 Hz 4 640 480 37 50 75 00 VGA 75 Hz 5 720 400 31 47 70 09 VGA 400 lines 6 640 480 34 97 66 61 MAC 13RGB 1 640 480 35 00 66 67 MAC 13RGB 2 7 640 400 24 83 56 42 PC98 24kHz 8 640 400...

Page 41: ...1 H Graphics board When a graphics board is used P 42GA04 with a DOS V personal computer an 852 dot x 480 line wide screen can be displayed AV terminal unit This is a dedicated PDS4203E H P 42TE01 B AV terminal unit Before attaching pull out the power plug When installing an optional product follow the directions in the optional product user s or installation manual The colors of the Plasmavision ...

Page 42: ...green and blue Audio output 2 W 2 W EIAJ Speakers Two internal External connection terminals Video Video input One BNC terminal 1Vp p 75 Ω S video input One S terminal Y 1Vp p 75 Ω C 0 286Vp p 75 Ω Component video input Three BNC terminals Y 1Vp p 75 Ω Pb B Y 0 7Vp p 75 Ω Pr R Y 0 7Vp p 75 Ω Compatible format NTSC PAL SECAM N PAL M PAL 4 43NTSC PC RGB input One 15 pin 3 row mD sub terminal Video s...

Page 43: ...ts to a personal computer RS 232C terminal 1 5 6 9 Pin No 5 4 3 2 1 10 9 8 7 6 15 14 13 12 11 The sync switch TTL ANALOG switch is on the rear of the 13 pin hori zontal sync and 14 pin vertical sync terminals Points about shipping The Plasmavision is a precision instrument and requires dedicated packing materials for shipping Use Fujitsu s packing materials only Regulation PDS4203W H PDS4203E H UL...

Page 44: ... on the screen Is the connected tuner being affected by interference from a car train high voltage line neon light or the like The colors and tints are not good Do any of the video settings need readjusting There is no sound Are the internal speakers switched off ERROR MESSAGE CONDITION 1 is displayed The fan is malfunctioning Switch off the power ERROR MESSAGE CONDITION 2 is displayed The tempera...

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