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 42 ''* Plasma High-definition Colour TV with 
 ATSC Digital Tuner

AVP-429

Caution! Avoid image burn-in problems. Please consult page 40.

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Help Line: 1-800-263-2244

Summary of Contents for AVP-429

Page 1: ...efinition Colour TV with ATSC Digital Tuner AVP 429 Caution Avoid image burn in problems Please consult page 40 Monday to Friday 9am 5pm Eastern Diagonal measure www sanyo ca INSTRUCTION MANUAL Help Line 1 800 263 2244 ...

Page 2: ... moisture This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless yo...

Page 3: ...AC power plug regularly dampened with a solution of mild soap and warm water Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzine for cleaning If using a chemically pretreated cloth please follow the instruction provided on the package Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth slightly Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or convenience receptacles beyond their capacity since...

Page 4: ...ibed in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of controls not described in the instructions can cause damage which often requires extensive adjustment work by a qualified technician e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged in any way f When the product displays an abnormal condition or exhibits a distinct change in performance Any noticeable abnormality in the pro...

Page 5: ...te Control 19 Using the Remote Control 19 Button Descriptions 20 Getting Started 22 Running Initial Setup 22 Setting a Secret Number 23 Menu Navigation 23 Watching TV 24 Turning On Off 24 Introducing Channel Number 24 Selecting Channels 24 Adjusting Volume 25 Using FREEZE button 25 Using ZOOM button 25 Using External Equipment 13 Introduction 13 Equipment with HDMI Connection 13 Equipment with DVI...

Page 6: ...s Menu 33 Setting Date Time 33 Setting Timer 33 Input Select 34 Setting Caption Vision 34 Using the CCD button 34 Setting Menu Display 34 Editing Input Labels 35 Setting Screen Saver 35 Running Reset System 35 Parental Lock Control 36 Accessing Locks Menu 36 Selecting Locks Options 36 Viewing Locked or Blocked Programs 37 Other Information 38 Troubleshooting 38 Care and Maintenance 40 Specificatio...

Page 7: ...al Do not install theTV in protruding locations Do not install this unit in restaurants where oily vapors occur Dust absorbing oil may enter into the unit and damage the unit Do not install this unit outdoors If the unit is exposed to rain it may result in fire or electric shock If the unit is exposed to direct sunlight the unit may heat up and cause damage to the unit Do not install this unit in ...

Page 8: ...ay differ from the actual one Cautions 1 Carefully handle the unit during setup and consult authorized service personnel to ensure successful installation 2 Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the Display on This will prevent it from being damaged 3 Disconnect theAC power cord firstly To attach the stand perform the steps in reverse order 1 Replace the rear cover 3 2...

Page 9: ...lume In menu operations these buttons serve as right left buttons VOL VOL 4 MENU 5 ToaccesstheMenumainpage INPUT 7 TodisplaytheINPUTsourcelistortoquicklyselectinputsource POWER 6 Turntheunitonoroff 8 In normal viewing press the MENU button first time to access the Menu main page In Menu operations the MENU button is used to confirm or alter the settings of the selected menu item which means it has...

Page 10: ...alitythantheS VIDEO or thecompositevideoconnections S VIDEO input ConnectstotheS VIDEO outputjackof yourVCR orothervideoequipmentthathas S VIDEO SVIDEO providesbetterpicturequalitythanthecompositevideoconnection Composite Video IN Audio IN ConnecttothecompositevideoandaudiooutputjacksonyourVCR or othervideodevice Headphones jack Connectstoyour headphones If your headphonesdonotmatchthejack useasui...

Page 11: ...s possible from theTV The way in which you connect your TV will vary depending on how your home receives a signal antenna and satellite cable and cable box Do not use an indoor antenna which is especially susceptible to radio noise For best results use this connection if you have an antenna system Antenna cable Be sure to choose Antenna before you start Auto Program See chapter Getting Start for d...

Page 12: ...am See chapter Getting Start for details Connecting Digital Cable Box Connect the RF coaxial cable from the CATV to the input of the digital cable box Use a component video cable to connect the YPbPr jacks of your digital cable box to theTVs component jacks Component video connection is necessary to view digital broadcastings in 1080i 720p 480i and 480p ThisTV displays most format types of picture...

Page 13: ...component jacks Component video connection is necessary to view digital broadcastings in 1080i 720p 480i and 480p ThisTV displays most format types of picture The component Jacks do not provide audio so audio cables must be connected to provide sound Satellite Receiver Satellite antenna cable Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc AV cable S VIDEO cable If...

Page 14: ...d in this chapter Refer to your external equipment operation manual carefully before making connections Loose connectors can result in image or color problems Make sure that all connectors are securely inserted into their terminals Refer to your external equipment operation manual for the signal type The illustration of the external equipment may be different depending on your model Equipment with...

Page 15: ...pment with DVI output HDMI to DVI cable or adapter If you are connecting equipment with DVI connector to this TV you will need to use an adapter Y ou can use a commercial HDMI to DVI cable or an HDMI adapter Both are available at your local electronics store When you use the adapter you will also need to use separate audio cables for sound as DVI connector is for video signals only The Digital Aud...

Page 16: ...vide audio so audio cables must be connected to provide sound VCR AV cable S VIDEO S VIDEO cable The S video terminal share the same audio jacks with video2 and has priority over the video2 jack Connecting a VCR for Recording UseAV cables to connect the VCRsAV input jacks to theTVs VCR output jacks AV cable VCR for Recording Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to wh...

Page 17: ... and R Y If so connect the cables to like colors Component video cable Audio cable DVD Player Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white to white etc Connecting a DVD Player with S Video and Audio Connectors Use anAV cable to connect the DVD playersAUDIO OUT jacks to the TVsAUDIO IN jacks Use a S VIDEO cable to connect the DVD players S VIDEO OUT jack to the TVs S VIDEO IN...

Page 18: ...ideo and audio output on theTV Maximum resolution setting is 1024 x 768 60Hz refresh rate D Sub cable analog RGB To monitor port 15 pin D Sub To audio output jack Audio cable stereo mini plugs Connecting a Camcorder or PlayStation Use an AV cable to connect the camcorder or PlayStation AV output jacks to the TVsAV input jacks or Cables are often color coded to connectors Connect red to red white t...

Page 19: ...t devices input settings Connecting Headphones Insert the plug of the headphone into theTVs Headphone jack When using headphones adjust the headphone volume so as to avoid excessive levels as hearing damage may result If your headphones do not match the jack use a suitable plug adaptor Headphones 18 Bottom View Only analog TV programs AV1and AV2 input sources can be output through theAV output jac...

Page 20: ...he product may have a shorter life expectancy due to storage conditions If the remote control is not used for an extended period of time remove the batteries from the remote control Using the Remote Control Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote sensor window of the set Objects between the remote control and sensor window may prevent proper operation Cautions regarding use of rem...

Page 21: ...r buttons Use these number buttons to select channel or inputpassword To display the INPUT source list or to quickly selectinputsource INPUT Dash FLASHBACK CH CH VOL VOL MUTE MENU INFO OK To enter a program number for multiple program channelssuchas2 1 2 2 etc To switch between the currently tuned channel andthepreviouslytunedchannel Toselectchannelsupwardordownward Toadjustvolume 9 Tomutethesound...

Page 22: ...tascreenaspectratio To select a stereo sap or mono for analog channels also used to select audio track for digitalchannels Tosetsleeptimer Toaccessthemasterchannellist Toselectapresetpicturemode 21 Tofreezecurrentpicture To access the favorite channel list and select from3differentfavoritelists ZOOM CCD MTS SAP SLEEP LIST PICTURE FREEZE FAVORITE AUDIO Toselectapresetsound mode 21 Toselectclosedcap...

Page 23: ...tinue If you want to return to previous screen please highlight GO BACK item and press OK to return Press to highlight Yes item if you want to observe daylight saving or you may select No to abandon daylight saving and then press OK to confirm and continue If you want to return to previous screen please highlight GO BACK item and press OK to return Press to select Antenna or Cable according to wha...

Page 24: ...efaults by using the RESETALL item in Settings menu As a precautionary measure make a note of your secret number and keep it in a safe place Menu Navigation Press to display the Main menu 1 2 Press to highlight the menu items 3 Press to enter the sub menu field 4 Press to select items in the sub menu Press to confirm your operation or alter the settings for some items such as Cinemotion Press to a...

Page 25: ...analog and digital channels in their lineups So i ajor channel number and a minor channel number n most situations the ATSC PSIP channel number is composed of a m The major channel number is same for both analog and digital channels It is equal to the NTSC channel number for existing broadcasters An analog channel usually has a minor channel number of zero while a digital channel usually has a min...

Page 26: ...crease the volume Using MUTE on the remote control Press MUTE to mute the sound Press it again to cancel the mute Press FREEZE to temporarily capture a program s picture You can use this feature to write down information such as phone numbers recipes etc You may press any key to cancel FREEZE and return to normal viewing FREEZE Select to match the sources image 4 3 to 4 3 16 9 to 16 9 ZOOM Press Z...

Page 27: ...nal and display an image with the Select to enlarge the picture horizontally and vertically to an equal aspect ratio that fills the wide screen Shape distortion is avoided but a bit of top and bottom picture content may be hidden Example Source Final Source Final Full Screen Panoramic Select to enlarge the 4 3 picture to fill the 16 9 screen keeping the original image shape as much as possible in ...

Page 28: ...h you can choose a proper aspect ratio for 4 3 or 16 9 program Select from Normal Direct FullScreen Panoramic ZOOM 1 and ZOOM 2 Choose fromthefollowingcolortemperatures Cool Neutral Warm Selecttogivethewhitecolorsabluetint Selecttogivethewhitecolorsaneutraltint Selecttogivethewhitecolorsaredtint Select ON to optimize the screen display automatically detecting film content and applying a reverse 3 ...

Page 29: ... environment of the TV which can vary due to factors like room brightness type of program watched or the type of image input from externalequipment Standard Vivid Movie Pro Custom Selectfor ahighlydefinedimageinanormallybrightroom Select for enhanced picture contrast and sharpness Select for a movie Select to customize the picture as desired Select for a normal picture Option Description Selecttoa...

Page 30: ... PCM To quickly change the audio mode press the AUDIO button repeatedly For analog channels you may use the MTS SAP button to cycle through the Multi channel TV Sound options For digital channels you may use the MTS SAP button to quickly selectaudio track if available Volume Treble Balance Adjusttoincreaseor decreasehigher pitchedsounds Adjusttoincreaseor decreasephonevolume Adjusttoemphasizelefto...

Page 31: ...ually by input the RF channel number Please contact your local station or cable operator for thisRF channelnumberinformation You will be asked to input a correct secret number before you accessthe Find Channel screen Allows you to assign labels such as station call letters to a selectedchannel See EditingChannel Name on nextpage Setting Channel List Master Channel List Press OK to finish Done Digi...

Page 32: ...he label characters A Z 0 9 etc Then press OK to select the highlighted character Repeat to add characters to the label Back select to move cursor backward for one character Shift select to change uppercase or lowercase forA Z Clear select to clear current inputs Select Done when you finish labeling current list Using the FAVORITE button Press FAVORITE button repeatedly to quickly select FAV 1 FAV...

Page 33: ...KVUE HD 8 00 PM The Scholar This TV is equipped to show program information if it is available from the station The Program Guide provides some information for current viewing program and next program if next program information is available The information may include channel number channel name program title broadcast time brief introduction etc Normally you may access program guide by Using the...

Page 34: ...r Press OK to finish Done Timer is on Start Time Duration 8 00 PM 01 30 Option Description Selecttoactivatecurrenttimer Select to set a start time so that the TV automatically turns on attheselectedtime Timer is on Start Time Duration Select to set a duration time that you want theTVto remain on beforeshuttingoffautomatically By using the SLEEP button the TVallows you to set the amount of time 15 ...

Page 35: ...holescreen ifavailable Allows you to set digital closed captioning to Basic digital EIA 608 or Advanced digital EIA 708 Select from Always Basic AlwaysAdvanced and Automatic Allows you to make additional settings for digital closed captionoptions Youmaysetthefollowingitemsasdesired TextStyle TextColor TextOpacity TextSize Textalign Edge Color Edge Style Background Color Background Opacity FrameCol...

Page 36: ...s Please use and OK buttons to input a desired label name Be sure to select Done item when you finish input Option Description Select to set a delay time before the screen saver is activated when thereis no inputsignal Select to set a background color when the screen saver is activated Selecttopreviewthescreensaver Activation Delay Background Color Test RESET SCREEN SAVER Selecttoresetthesettingso...

Page 37: ...ct Lock All to lock all available channels or select Unlock All to unlock all channels Also you may use the and OK buttons to lock individual channel one by one as desired TheLockchannelswillbemarkedwitha symbol Besuretoselect Done whenyoufinishsetting Select to reset the locks settings to the defaults The customized lock settings will be cleared if you select RESET Ratings Locks Channel Locks Fro...

Page 38: ...ata of older movies Canadian Custom Rating Options Option Description CAN French CAN English G C All children C8 Children 8 years and older G General programming PG Parental guidance 14 Viewers 14 and older 18 Adult programming General programming 8 ans Not recommended for ages under 8 13 ans Not recommended for ages under 13 16 ans Not recommended for ages under 16 18 ans Programming restricted t...

Page 39: ...rrect Only snow and noise appear On the screen Dotted lines or stripes Double images Black box on screen Makesurethepowercordispluggedin Press POWERontheTVorontheremotecontrol Press theinputsourceselectbuttontocyclethroughtheconnectedvideosources Tryanotherchannel itcouldbestationtrouble Selectaproperpicturemode Adjustthebrightnessinthevideosetting Checktheantenna cableconnections Adjustthecolorsa...

Page 40: ... Please remember your new password andkeepitcarefully Some items cant be accessed If a setting option appears in gray this indicates that the settings option is unavailable incurrentinputmode TV cabinet creaks When the TV is in use there is a natural rise in temperature causing the cabinet to expand or contract and may be accompanied by a slight creaking noise This is not a malfunction Control but...

Page 41: ...ss contrastsettingtoaminimumviewinglevel B Do notdisplaythefixedimagefor extendedperiodsof time C Turn thepower off whennotinactualuse Important Information Regarding Use of Video Games Computers CaptionsorOtherFixedImageDisplays after image Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period as this can cause a permanentafter imagetoremainonthescreen Examples of still pictures inc...

Page 42: ...39 kg Terminals Composite Video Audio L R 2 S video 1 Component Video Audio L R 2 HDMI interface 1 D Sub Audio 1 Resolution 1024 x 768 Refresh rate 60Hz Antenna 1 Composite Video Audio L R 1 Coaxial DigitalAudio Out 1 Headphone jack 1 RS 232C 1 USB Port 1 specification changes for product improvement without prior notice The performance specification figures indicated are nominal values of product...

Page 43: ...ain 5 Aim the remote at the device and press Power The device should turn off If it does not repeat steps 3 to 5 trying each code for your brand until you find one that works If you cannot find a code that works see Searching forYour Code 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for the other devices you want to control For future reference write down each working device code below AUX Code CBLCode CD Code DVD Code ...

Page 44: ... Control Problem Solution LED does not blink when you press a key Replace new batteries LED blinks when you press a key but device does not respond Make sure the remote is aimed at your device and is not more than 15 feet away LED blinks one long blink An entry error has occurred for example wrong key Tryentrysequenceagain Remote does not control devices or commands are not working properly Try al...

Page 45: ...nufacturer Codes ADC 30531 Aiwa 31405 31243 30121 Anam 31609 31074 Audiotronic 31189 Bose 31229 Capetronic 30531 Carver 31189 Coby 31263 Denon 31360 31142 30904 Fonmix 31360 Glory Horse 31263 Harman Kardon 30110 Hitachi 31273 Inkel 30027 Integra 30135 JBL 30110 JVC 30074 31263 Kenwood 31313 31570 30027 KLH 31428 Magnavox 31189 31269 30531 Marantz 31189 31269 30039 MCS 30039 Onkyo 30842 30135 Optim...

Page 46: ... Yamaha 30176 31276 31176 Manufacturer Codes Audio Amp Tuners Manufacturer s Codes Cable Converters Manufacturer Codes ABC 00003 00008 00014 Americast 00899 Bell Howell 00014 Bell South 00899 Clearmaster 00883 ClearMax 00883 Coolmax 00883 Daeryung 01877 00877 00477 00008 Digi 00637 Director 00476 Dumont 00637 Gehua 00476 General Instrument 00476 00810 00276 00003 00014 GoldStar 00144 Hamlin 00009 ...

Page 47: ...tlanta 01877 00877 00477 00008 Sony 01006 Starcom 00003 00014 Supercable 00276 Supermax 00883 T ocom 00012 T orx 00003 T oshiba 00000 Trans PX 00276 Manufacturer s Codes Tristar 00883 TS 00003 V2 00883 Viewmaster 00883 Vision 00883 Vortex View 00883 Zenith 00000 00525 00899 CD Players Manufacturer Codes Aiwa 30157 Burmester 30420 California Audio Labs 30029 Carver 30157 30179 Denon 30873 DKK 30000...

Page 48: ...9 31075 30145 Panasonic 30029 Parasound 30420 Philips 30626 30157 Pioneer 31063 31062 30032 Polk Audio 30157 Proton 30157 QED 30157 Quad 30157 Quasar 30029 Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer s Codes CD Players RadioShack 31075 RCA 31062 30032 30420 30179 30053 Realistic 30420 30179 Rotel 30157 30420 SAE 30157 Sansui 30157 Sanyo 30179 SAST 30157 Sharp 30861 30037 Silsonic 30888 30036 Sonic Frontiers 3...

Page 49: ...33 21172 20869 Denon 20490 DVD2000 20521 Emerson 20591 20675 Enterprise 20591 Fisher 21919 Funai 20675 Gateway 21158 21073 GE 20522 20717 Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer s Codes Victor 30072 Wards 30157 30053 Yamaha 30888 30036 Zonda 30157 CD Players DVD Players Go Video 20744 20833 21099 20783 21075 20869 21730 Greenhill 20717 Harman Kardon 20582 20702 Hitachi 20573 20664 21919 Hiteker 20672 Init...

Page 50: ...0 21762 21990 Philips 20503 20539 20646 21914 Pioneer 20525 20571 Polaroid 21086 21061 Polk Audio 20539 Portland 20770 Proscan 20522 Qwestar 20651 RCA 20522 20571 20717 20822 Rio 20869 Rotel 20623 Sampo 20752 20698 Samsung 20490 20573 21932 21075 20820 Sansui 20695 Sanyo 20695 Sharp 20630 20752 Sharper Image 21117 Sherwood 20770 Manufacturer Codes Manufacturer s Codes DVD Players Shinco 20717 Shin...

Page 51: ...k System 01005 00775 01505 Dishpro 01005 00775 01505 Echostar 01005 00775 01505 Expressvu 00775 GE 00566 General Instrument 00869 GOI 00775 Goodmans 01246 Hisense 01535 Hitachi 00819 00222 01250 HTS 00775 Hughes Network 01142 00749 01749 01442 Systems I Lo 01535 JVC 00775 LG 01414 01226 Magnavox 00724 00722 Memorex 00724 Mitsubishi 00749 Motorola 00869 NEC 01270 Next Level 00869 Manufacturer Codes...

Page 52: ... Codes Satellite Receivers 51 Manufacturer Codes ABS 21972 Admiral 20048 20209 Aiko 20278 Aiwa 20037 20479 Alienware 21972 America Action 20278 American High 20035 Amoisonic 20479 Anam 20162 20037 20240 20278 Anam National 20162 Asha 20240 Audiovox 20037 20278 Beaumark 20240 Bell Howell 20104 Broksonic 20184 20121 20209 20002 20479 Calix 20037 Canon 20035 Carver 20081 CCE 20072 20278 VCRs Changhon...

Page 53: ...rwood 20072 Hewlett Packard 21972 HI Q 20047 Hitachi 20037 20042 20055 Howard Computers 21972 HP 21972 Hughes Network 20042 20739 Systems iBUYPOWER 21972 JVC 20045 20067 KEC 20037 20278 Kenwood 20067 20038 KLH 20072 Kodak 20035 20037 Kolin 20043 Manufacturer Codes Dell 21972 Denon 20042 DirecTV 20739 Durabrand 20039 20038 Electrohome 20037 Electrophonic 20037 VCRs Daewoo 20045 20104 20278 LG 20037...

Page 54: ...35 20479 Philips 20035 20081 20739 20618 Pilot 20037 Pioneer 20042 20067 Polk Audio 20081 Profitronic 20240 Proscan 20060 Protec 20072 Pulsar 20039 Qisheng 20060 Manufacturer Codes VCRs Matsushita 20035 20162 Media Center PC 21972 MEI 20035 Memorex 20035 20162 20037 20048 20039 20047 20240 20104 20209 20479 MGA 20240 20043 MGN T echnology 20240 Microsoft 21972 Mind 21972 Minolta 20042 Mitsubishi 2...

Page 55: ...ctor Research 20038 Victor 20067 Video Concepts 20045 Videomagic 20037 Videosonic 20240 Viewsonic 21972 Manufacturer Codes Samsung 20240 20045 20432 Sanky 20048 20039 Sansui 20067 20209 20479 Sanyo 20047 20240 20104 Scott 20184 20045 20121 20043 Sears 20035 20037 20047 20042 20104 Sharp 20048 20209 Shintom 20072 Shogun 20240 Singer 20072 Sonic Blue 20616 Sony 20035 20032 20033 20636 21972 STS 2004...

Page 56: ...riginal retail purchaser are responsible for any costs of TRANSPORTING the product to and from SANYO Canada Inc or an authorized Sanyo Service Depot You also are responsible for the cost of any MAINTENANCE necessary in respect of the product In home service is only available to the units whose screen size is 40 inches or over and limited to the locations within a 30 km radius of any authorized San...

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