Sanyo PDP-42H2A, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual PDP 42H2A Multimedia Plasma Monitor MODEL ...

Page 2: ... THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE This Plasma Monitor should be set in the way indicated If not it may result in a fire hazard Take appropriate space on the top sides and rear of the Plasma Monitor cabinet for allowing air circulation and cooling the Plasma Monitor Minimum distance should be taken If the Plasma Monitor is to be built into a compar...

Page 3: ...re Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn Slots and openings in the back and top of the cabinet are provided for ventilation to insure reliable operation of the equipment and to protect it from overheating Never push objects of any kind into this Plasma Monitor through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shor...

Page 4: ...ion of Conformity Model Number PDP 42H2A Trade Name Sanyo Responsible party SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address 21605 Plummer Street Chatsworth California 91311 Telephone No 818 998 7322 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including i...

Page 5: ... FUNCTION 36 INFORMATION MENU 37 CLEANING THE PLASMA MONITOR 37 TROUBLESHOOTING 38 FUNCTIONS OF PRODUCT SAFETY FEATURES 39 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 41 BASIC OPERATION 18 TRADEMARKS Apple Macintosh and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM and PS 2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Inc Each name of corporations or produc...

Page 6: ...t standby mode or the Plasma Monitor is in Power save mode P18 i CURSOR Up e e Down d d buttons Used to select an item on the On Screen Menu P23 t OFF TIMER indicator Lights in red when the Off timer function is on P19 e MAIN ON OFF Switch Used to turn Plasma Monitor on or off P18 r q e w t y u i o o CURSOR Left 7 7 Right 8 8 VOLUME buttons Used to set or adjust the menu data on the On Screen Menu...

Page 7: ...or Service These terminals cannot be used in this equipment u Speaker Output Terminals Right Side Refer to the Optional Speakers s Installation manual y Power Cord Connector r Terminals and Connectors Bottom Left Refer to P12 i i RS232C Terminal and Optional Net Organizer switch Right Side Refer to P11 This Plasma Monitor can be installed in two ways normal horizontal and vertical CAUTION DO NOT I...

Page 8: ...e Plasma Monitor Refer to P13 15 for connection CAUTION For safety unplug the AC Power Cord when the appliance is not used CONNECTING AC POWER CORD Connect the AC Power Cord supplied to the Plasma Monitor The AC outlet must be near this equipment and easily accessible To the POWER CORD CONNECTOR on Plasma Monitor Plasma Monitor side AC Outlet side Ground NOTE ON THE POWER CORD The AC Power Cord mu...

Page 9: ...ers Optional Assemble Table top stand according to the installation manual of the stand Mount the stand on the back of the Plasma Monitor by fixing the Arms with screws 3 pcs for each arm Screws 3pcs Screws 3pcs Speaker Speaker Through installation work handling with more than two people is recommended When holding moving or lifting the Plasma Monitor hold the Monitor s body Do not handle it by ho...

Page 10: ...Terminals Connect computer and audio outputs to these terminals Refer to P15 AUDIO R L Stereo Mini Jack RGB D SUB w DVI D HDCP PC IN Input Terminals Connect DVI D and audio outputs to these terminals Refer to P15 AUDIO R L Stereo Mini Jack DVI D Digital r HEADPHONE Jack Connect a headphone stereo q w e r NOTE Video input jacks have the following priority When 2 cables are connected to one of the i...

Page 11: ...nal for Net Organizer optionally supplied e Option Switch Set the switch position to CENTER in controlling this Plasma Monitor with your computer connected to RS 232C terminal Otherwise controlling the Plasma Monitor through the RS 232C terminal is invalid Top for Net Organizer optionally supplied use Center for RS 232C control Bottom for service use Side Right Top w Bottom Center ...

Page 12: ...gnals NOTE Video input jacks have the following priority When 2 or 3 cables are connected to one of the inputs and the other inputs are disconnected S VIDEO jack has priority over VIDEO jack and BNC jack has priority over RCA jack Priority Back Bottom Left and Center w AV 1 IN or AV 2 IN Input Jacks Connect video and audio outputs from a video equipment Refer to P13 VIDEO BNC type VIDEO RCA type S...

Page 13: ...deo Cable BNC x 1 Video Cable RCA x 3 S VIDEO Cable Audio Cable RCA x 2 NOTE When connecting the Plasma Monitor AC Power Cords of both the Plasma Monitor and external equipment should be disconnected from the AC outlet External Audio Equipment R L S VIDEO VIDEO Composite Video and Audio Output Audio Cable RCA x 2 VIDEO and AUDIO R L MONO BNC Cable Composite Video and Audio Input VIDEO Input Extern...

Page 14: ...lied with this Plasma Monitor Video Cable RCA x 3 or BNC x 3 Audio Cable RCA x 2 BNC RCA Adapters BNC x 3 Supplied NOTE When connecting the Plasma Monitor AC Power Cords of both the Plasma Monitor and external equipment should be disconnected from the AC outlet Audio Output Y Component video output equipment such as DVD player or high definition TV source Audio Cable RCA x 2 Component Video Output...

Page 15: ... DVI Digital Cable for single link T M D S MAC Adapter For connection with a Macintosh computer Audio Cable Mini Plug Mini Plug R L NOTE When connecting the cables AC Power Cords of both the Plasma Monitor and external equipment should be disconnected from the AC outlet Turn on the Plasma Monitor and peripheral equipment before turning on the computer Audio Cable Mini Plug Monitor Output Mini Plug...

Page 16: ...off P27 e MUTE button Used to mute sound P27 t MENU button Used to open or close the On Screen Menu P23 0 OK button Used to execute the selected menu on the On Screen Menu P23 w VOLUME buttons Used to adjust volume P27 VIDEO PC D PC DVI D COMPONENT INPUT WIDE WIDE ON OFF VOLUME OLUME OFFTIMER MOVEUP PICTURE MUTE MUTE STATUS MOVEDOWN MENU MENU POWER WER SURROUND AUT UTO PC O PC OK ON OFF y POWER ON...

Page 17: ...es at the same time Do not use a new battery with a used battery Avoid contact with water or liquid Do not expose the Remote Control Unit to moisture or heat Do not drop the Remote Control Unit If batteries have leaked on the Remote Control Unit carefully wipe the case clean and load new batteries Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to ...

Page 18: ...sma Monitor is ON you can turn it on by the POWER ON OFF button on the Remote Control Unit When the Plasma Monitor is turned off with the Remote Control Unit the POWER indicator lights red in standby mode 4 4 VIDEO PC DVI D COMPONENT INPUT WIDE WIDE ON OFF ON OFF VOLUME OLUME OFFTIMER MOVEUP PICTURE MUTE STATUS MOVEDOWN MENU POWER SURROUND AUTO PC POWER indicator green ON red OFF standby mode POWE...

Page 19: ... once to check the remaining time of Off timer set The remaining time will be displayed for a few seconds When switching input modes the remaining time is displayed below the selected input mode When remaining time reaches zero the message Off timer Power off appears for 10 seconds then the Plasma Monitor will shut off goes into standby mode Off timer 30 30 120 90 60 0 Off timer 58 Min Off timer 0...

Page 20: ...th black bar on the top and bottom edges at a wide video aspect ratio of 16 9 Zoom Provides an image at a normal video aspect ratio of 4 3 Normal Provides an image of 4 3 aspect ratio to fit the screen size 16 9 aspect ratio It expands the width and height of the image and makes it look natural Natural wide Select a screen size among Natural wide Zoom Zoom Caption IN Full and Normal by pressing th...

Page 21: ...e Remote Control Unit Refer to CONNECTING TO COMPONENT VIDEO EQUIPMENT on Page 14 PC DVI D INPUT Select PC or DVI D by pressing the PC DVI D button on the Remote Control Unit Refer to CONNECTING TO COMPUTER on Page 15 FRONT CONTROL OPERATION Choose either input mode by pressing INPUT button on the Plasma Monitor s Front Control COMPONENT button PC DVI D button NOTE By pressing the STATUS button on...

Page 22: ...e picture with fine tone User preset picture adjustment in the IMAGE ADJUST Menu P26 Natural Cinema High contrast picture level preset on this Plasma Monitor Dynamic Memory PC DVI D MODE Select an image level among Graphic Standard Text and Memory by pressing the PICTURE button on the Remote Control Unit User preset picture adjustment in the IMAGE ADJUST Menu P26 Select this mode when watching tex...

Page 23: ...E INPUT MENU OK FRONT CONTROL Press the MENU button on the Remote Control Unit or the Front Control and the On Screen Menu will appear 1 Press the e ed d buttons to select the menu that you want to adjust and then press the OK button The selected menu will appear 2 Press the e ed d buttons to select the item that you want to adjust 3 Adjust the item by pressing the 7 7 8 8 buttons 4 Press the STAT...

Page 24: ...Horizontal 1 Move Screen adjustment Select Return Adjust Exit Dynamic AI Light sensor ECO mode Color temperature Picture setup Flesh tone Cinema auto AI Off Normal Off On Select Return Select Exit Picture adjustment Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Noise reduction Treble Bass Balance MENU Sound adjustment Screen adjustment Picture setup 7 8 MENU STATUS 7 8 7 8 MENU STATUS 7 8 Vertical Hori...

Page 25: ...Exit MENU Initial setup Information MENU STATUS Language DVI setup Start mode No operation shut off timer Reset PC mode adjustment 7 8 MENU STATUS 7 8 Auto setup Clock Phase Position Power save Screen saver Picture rotation Cycle time Dot White pattern Display time Side bar PC mode adjustment Auto setup Clock Phase Position Power save Select Return OK Exit Screen saver Pic rotation Cycle time Dot ...

Page 26: ...uttons to select an item that you want to adjust and then press the OK button The value of the selected item is displayed 3 Adjust each value by pressing the 7 7 8 8 buttons NOTE The adjusted Video and Computer values are memorized individually Noise reduction cannot be adjusted when the input mode is PC or DVI D Press the 7 button to soften the image and the 8 8 button to sharpen the image Sharpn...

Page 27: ...ICTURE MUTE ST STATUS TUS MOVEDOWN MENU POWER SURROUND AUT UTO PC O PC OK ON MUTE button MUTE VOLUME Press the VOLUME button s on the Remote Control Unit or the Front Control to adjust volume The Volume dialog box appears on screen for a few seconds Press the VOLUME button to increase volume and button to decrease Press the MUTE button on the Remote Control Unit to mute sound To restore sound to i...

Page 28: ...data is memorized in each wide image mode NOTE Vertical Horizontal and Move may not be adjusted depending on the screen size selected Vertical Horizontal and Move can not be adjusted when the input signal is PC or DVI D SCREEN ADJUSTMENT SCREEN ADJUST MENU Adjustment of vertical position of the image Move UP DOWN PICTURE To directly move up down the image vertically press the MOVE UP MOVE DOWN but...

Page 29: ...isplay a proper image the following messages will be displayed When the Plasma Monitor detects any signal out of the system formats provided in the Compatible Computer Specifications on page 32 of this manual the message Out of scan range will be displayed for a few seconds There is no signal input from the computer Make sure the connection of the computer and the Plasma Monitor Out of scan range ...

Page 30: ...g pressing the MENU button finishes adjustment immediately and the message Auto setup will disappear In the following cases the Plasma Monitor may not adjust itself with the Auto setup function 1 If the picture is not displayed fully on the screen 2 When a contrast picture such as an outdoor scene is displayed on the screen Depending on the signal and computer s configuration Auto setup function c...

Page 31: ...a certain period of time This function can be used when using the Plasma Monitor with a computer conforming to the VESA DPMS Display Power Management Signaling standard To activate power save computer setup is also needed Refer to your computer s instruction manual Phase Adjust when Horizontal noise lines are observed Adjust with the 78 buttons Position Adjusts the screen position Adjust with the ...

Page 32: ...24 x 768 XGA 1024 x 768 XGA 1024 x 768 XGA 1024 x 768 48 50 60 02 44 00 54 58 XGA 1024 x 768 63 48 79 35 XGA 1024 x 768 62 04 77 07 47 00 58 30 58 03 72 00 XGA 1024 x 768 46 90 58 20 MAC 13 640 x 480 35 00 66 67 SVGA 800 x 600 53 67 85 06 SVGA 800 x 600 46 88 75 00 XGA 1024 x 768 48 36 60 00 VGA 640 x 480 31 47 70 09 SYSTEM MODE RESOLUTION H Freq kHz V Freq Hz SYSTEM MODE RESOLUTION H Freq kHz V F...

Page 33: ... pressing the INPUT button on the Front Control Refer to P21 VIDEO INPUT Select either AV1 AV2 or AV3 by pressing the VIDEO button on the Remote Control Unit NOTE This Plasma Monitor automatically detects the incoming video signal or color system and adjusts itself to optimize its performance when selecting AV1 AV2 AV3 COMPONENT1 or COMPONENT2 input No manual setting is required AV1 AV 2 AV 3 Comp...

Page 34: ... or ECO2 mode the E marking will be displayed when turning on the Plasma Display switching picture image levels or inputs ECO1 Saves more power than ECO2 ECO2 Saves less power than ECO1 Off Disables the Eco mode Dynamic ECO mode indication Color temperature This function is used for adjusting color temperature Select Normal Cool or Warm with the 78 buttons which you wish to select PICTURE SETUP ME...

Page 35: ...asma Monitor Language Select a language by pressing the 78 buttons among English French and Spanish INITIAL SETUP MENU Sound adjustment Screen adjustment Picture setup Initial setup PC mode adjustment Screen saver Information Picture adjustment Select Return OK Exit MENU STATUS O K 7 8 Language DVI setup Initial setup Start mode No operation shut off timer Reset English HDCP Off Off Setup Select R...

Page 36: ...TE Priority is given to the Power save function over the Screen saver function if the power save function is set yes SCREEN SAVER MENU Sound adjustment Screen adjustment Picture setup Initial setup PC mode adjustment Screen saver Information Picture adjustment Select Return OK Exit MENU STATUS O K 7 8 Screen saver Pic rotation Cycle time Dot White pattern On 60 Min Display time 30 Min 4 Proceed Si...

Page 37: ...ss the 78 buttons to select Level 1 or Level 2 Level1 Turns the side bars into light gray Level2 Turns the side bars into dark gray NOTE This function works only when 4 3 signal is provided in the Normal screen size INFORMATION MENU Information menu displays a condition of internal temperature the cooling fan and information of the input video signal Press the MENU button and the On Screen Menu wi...

Page 38: ...t sunlight or strong artificial light shining on the Plasma Monitor s Infrared Remote Receiver Eliminate the light by closing curtains pointing the light in a different direction etc Problem Try these Solutions No image Check the connection between the computer or the video equipment and the Plasma Monitor When turning on the Plasma Monitor it takes a few seconds to display the image Check if the ...

Page 39: ...has cooled down the fans stop running When the message above is displayed the internal cooling fans have some trouble This message is displayed for 10 seconds in every 10 minutes If this message is displayed frequently contact sales dealer where you purchased the Plasma Monitor or the service center Warning Internal fan is in trouble not working properly COOLING FAN For protecting product safety p...

Page 40: ...e sales dealer where you purchased the Plasma Monitor or the service center To turn the Plasma Monitor back on for checking 1 Disconnect the Power cord from the AC outlet and plug it again 2 Press the POWER button If the Plasma Monitor cannot be turned on disconnect the Power cord and contact the service center This symbol on the nameplate means the product is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories I...

Page 41: ...ible AUDIO R L Stereo Mini jack PC IN RGB D SUB 15pin AUDIO R L Stereo Mini jack HEADPHONE OUT Stereo Mini Jack EXT SP OUT R and L 10W 8 Ω Push type POWER SUPPLY AC 100 120V 50 60 Hz DIMENSION W x H x D 1037 x 640 x 118 mm 40 8 x 25 2 x 4 6 WEIGHT NET 35 7 kg 78 5 lbs Regulations FCC CLASS B UL Environmental Considerations Operating Temperature 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Humidity 20 80 Altitude 0 3 000 m...

Page 42: ... It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U L safety standards against risk of fire casualty and electrical hazards The products listed below are optionally supplied When ordering these products give name and Type No to sales dealer OPTIONS Speaker Unit KA SX 42H2 Table Top Stand KA TD H2S Tilt Mount Unit KA TI H10 Wall Mount Unit KA WA H10WV Net Organizer KA PN04 ...

Page 43: ...m Wide mode Zoom Caption IN Wide mode Full Screen Saver White pattern On PICTURE Screen Saver Rotation Off Screen Saver Rotation On Screen Saver White pattern Off COMMAND ASCII HEX ASCII 43h 30h 30h 0Dh 0Ah C 0 0 CR LF EXAMPLE POWER ON C00 FUNCTION CODE END CODE INTERFACE Protocol Stop bit Baud rate Parity Data length Flow control RS 232C 2 bits 19200 bps 8 bits COMMAND OPERATION AV1 switch AV2 sw...

Page 44: ... 10 12 11 14 15 Pin Configuration 1 9 17 2 10 18 3 11 19 4 12 20 5 13 21 6 14 22 7 15 23 8 16 24 Pin Configuration T M D S Data2 No Connect T M D S Data2 No Connect T M D S Data2 Shield DDC Clock DDC Data Analog Vert sync 1 5 2 4 3 6 7 8 T M D S Data1 No Connect T M D S Data1 No Connect T M D S Data1 Shield 5V Power Ground for 5V Hot Plug Detect 9 13 10 12 11 14 15 16 T M D S Data0 No Connect T M ...