42PD8800TA 55PD8800TA
Color Plasma Display
USER MANUAL
Model Name
42PD8800TA
55PD8800TA
This is the image of the model 42PD8800TA.
Desktop stand shown above is optional.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE CAREFULLY.
KEEP THIS USER MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
For future reference, record the serial number of your monitor.
SERIAL NO.
This serial number is located on the rear of the monitor.
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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........1
INTRODUCTION ...........................................2
About This Manual ................................................ 2
Trademark Credits................................................. 2
MENU OPERATION.....................................21
How to use the On-Screen Display
(OSD) system...................................................... 21
Language Menu .................................................. 21
Setup Menu (TV mode)....................................... 22
Setup Menu (AV mode)....................................... 24
Setup Menu (RGB mode).................................... 25
Function Menu..................................................... 27
Picture Menu (TV/AV mode)................................ 29
Picture Menu (RGB mode).................................. 32
Audio Menu ......................................................... 34
About Software...................................................... 2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...............................3
About the Symbols ................................................ 3
Cleaning and Maintenance.................................... 6
ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY............................7
Image Retention of Plasma Display ...................... 7
Common phenomena of
Plasma Display Panel ........................................... 7
Timer Menu ......................................................... 35
FEATURES....................................................8
FUNCTION..................................................36
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES............................8
OPTION ........................................................8
COMPONENT NAMES...................................9
Main Unit ............................................................... 9
Power Swivel....................................................... 36
About Teletext...................................................... 37
Size Switching..................................................... 38
Multi Picture Mode............................................... 40
Picture Freezing .................................................. 44
Photo Input Function ........................................... 45
Audio Switching................................................... 51
Power Save Mode............................................... 52
Remote Control ................................................... 10
PREPARATION............................................11
Remote Control Batteries Installation.................. 11
Caution When Moving the Main Unit................... 11
Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation......... 12
DVD Player / STB Selection................................ 53
Anti-Tumble Measures ........................................ 12
TROUBLESHOOTING..................................54
CONNECTION ............................................13
When Following Messages Appear
Terminal Positions ............................................... 13
on the Screen...................................................... 54
Connecting Procedure......................................... 13
Symptom and Check List .................................... 54
BASIC OPERATION.....................................18
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS......................57
Power On/Off....................................................... 18
First Time Setup .................................................. 19
Volume UP/DOWN.............................................. 19
Mute .................................................................... 19
Input Switching to TV/AV1~5,
Signal Input ......................................................... 58
Recommended Signal List .................................. 59
HDMI, and RGB .................................................. 20
Input Signal Screen Display ................................ 20
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read this instruction thoroughly.
Retain this instruction for future reference.
Heed all warnings and cautions to prevent possible danger.
Follow all instructions. Improper handling could cause personal injury and/or serious damage to the unit that may
shorten its service time.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install the product in accordance with the manufacture’s instructions.
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) to determine
Before calling for the technical support or service technician, read “TROUBLESHOOTING” (
the symptoms when problems occur during installation or operation of the product.
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If serious problems happen (such as smoke or an abnormal odor from the unit), turn off the Main Power, unplug the
Power Cord, and then, contact your local dealer immediately.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the HITACHI Plasma Display. We hope that you will enjoy the great performance with this
product.
This Plasma monitor has been designed to meet the International standards. However, it could cause personal
injuries and property damage if improperly handled. In order to prevent potential danger and obtain maximum benefit
from your set, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating, and cleaning the product.
Keep this manual for future reference, and record the serial number of your set in the space provided on the front
cover page of this manual.
About This Manual
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
This manual has been created with extra care. In case that you have any comments or questions regarding this
manual, please contact your local dealer or our Customer Service Center.
Before operating this set, please fully understand the prerequisite such as specifications or constraints of the
hardware and software. We are not responsible and have no liability for any loss, damage or injury as a result of
misuse.
Reproduction, copying, use, modification, and/or transmission in whole or in part of this manual are prohibited
without any prior written permission.
All other products and company names used in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
Trademark Credits
VGA and XGA are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
APPLE and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc.
VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752 and 5736897.
BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc.
WOW, SRS and ( ) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
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WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
SD Logo is a trademark.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully
respected.
About Software
You may not alter, decompile, disassemble, decrypt, or otherwise reverse- engineer the Software installed in this
product, which are prohibited by law.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
For your safety, please read the following precautions carefully before using this product. Improper use would cause serious personal injuries
and/or damage to your property or this product.
About the Symbols
The following are the symbols used in this manual and affixed on the unit itself. Please fully understand the meanings of the symbols before
reading the instructions in this section.
Never ignore the instruction. There are risks of serious injuries or possible death to the user.
WARNING
Do not ignore the instruction. There are possibilities of personal injuries and/or property damage.
CAUTION
Other Symbols
The triangle with illustration is intended to alert the users that there are possibilities of fire, burst, or high temperature
if the product is handled improperly.
Each illustration within the triangle specifies the contents in detail. (The figure on the left is an example.)
The circle with diagonal line and illustration is intended to prohibit the users from doing the indicated actions when
handle the product.
Each illustration within this symbol specifies the contents in detail. (The figure on the left is an example.)
The blacked out circle with illustration is intended to constrain the users to follow the indicated actions when handle
the product. Each illustration within this symbol specifies the contents in detail. (The figure on the left is an example.)
WARNING
There is a risk of fire, electric shock, or serious injury.
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Unplug the power cord immediately when serious problems happen.
Serious problems such as
Smoke, abnormal odor or sound comes out from the product.
No picture, no sound or distorted picture on the display.
Foreign objects (such as water, metals etc) get inside the unit.
Do not continue using the product under these abnormal conditions.
Turn off the Main Power, unplug the Power Cord, and contact your dealer immediately.
For your safety, never try to repair the product by yourself.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
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Do not insert liquids or any foreign objects (such as metals or flammable items) inside the unit.
In case it happens, turn off the main power, unplug the Power Cord, and contact your dealer immediately.
Use special caution when younger children are around the unit.
Do not remove cover, or modify the product.
High-voltage components are installed inside of the unit. Removing covers can expose you to high
voltage, electrical shock, and other dangerous conditions.
Contact your local dealer to perform servicing such as inspection, adjustment, or repair work.
Do not
disassemble
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
WARNING
There is a risk of fire, electric shock, or serious injury.
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Do not place any objects on top of the unit.
Objects such as
Liquid containers (vase, fish tank, flowerpot, cosmetics or liquid medicine).
If water or any liquid spill onto the unit, it may cause short-circuit and result in fire or electrical shock.
In case that it happens, turn off the Main Power, unplug the Power Cord, and contact your dealer immediately.
Do not place anything heavy on top of the unit.
Do not climb on or hang from the unit.
Do not let your pets get on top of the unit
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Do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Never use this unit in the bathroom or shower room.
Beware when you use this product outside, especially in rainy, or snowy weather, and at the beach or
waterfront.
When the product gets wet, it could cause fire or electrical shock.
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Unplug this unit during lightning storm.
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not touch the product when starts lightning.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
Do not do anything that may damage the Power Cord.
Do not damage, modify, twist, forcibly bend, heat, or pull excessively the Power Cord.
Do not place heavy objects (including the unit itself) on top of the Power Cord.
If the Power Cord is damaged, contact your dealer for repairs or exchange.
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Use only with designated power supply voltage.
To prevent the risk of fire and electrical shock, operate this product only with the power supply voltage indicated on the
unit.
Beware not to drop or have any impact on the unit.
Take extra care while moving the unit.
The plasma display panel is made of glass. In case that it breaks, you may injur with the broken pieces.
In case that you drop the unit or the cabinet is damaged, turn off the Main Power, unplug the Power Cord and contact
your local dealer immediately.
Continuing use of the product with above conditions would cause fire or electrical shock.
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Clean dust or metals on or around the blade of the power plug regulary.
Continuing use of the product with above condition may cause fire or electrical shock.
Always unplug the Power Cord first, and clean the blade with dry cloth.
Do not place the unit on an unstable surface.
Unstable places such as
Sloped place or shaky rack, table, stand or trolly.
If the unit falls down, it could cause personal injury.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
CAUTION
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Do not place the unit at the dusty place.
It could cause malfunction.
Do not cover or block any ventilation holes on the product.
The monitor would overheat, and it could cause fire or damage the product which may shorten its service life.
Install the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
Do not place the unit with ventilation side down.
Do not install the unit on the carpet or bedclothes.
Do not cover the unit with table cloth etc.
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Be sure to ground the earth cable correctly.
Especially when you use Power Cord adapter, be sure to connect the earth cable to the ground terminal. Incorrect
connection would cause fire or electrical shock.
Supply connect
the ground wire.
For your safety, always make sure to unplug the Power Cord before connect or disconnect the earth cable .
Follow the Anti-tumble measures in this manual.
If the unit tumble down, there is a risk of personal injury and possible death. Also, it would damage the product
seriously.
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Do not install this product near the medical devices.
To prevent malfunction of the medical devices, do not use this product and the medical devices in the same room.
Do not place the CRT-based television near the speakers of the Plasma Display.
It could cause the partial discoloration or blurring of the image on the CRT-based television.
Please install it away from the speakers of the unit.
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Disconnect all of the external connection cables and detach the anti-tumble measures before
moving the unit.
It may cause fire, electrical shock, or personal injuries.
Connect the power plug securely.
Improper connection will cause overheat and may result in fire.
Do not touch the blade of the plug while connecting it to the wall socket. It could cause electrical shock.
If the plug is not fitted for the wall socket, contcat your dearly for replacement.
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Do not handle the Power Cord with wet hands.
It could result in electrical shock.
Do not pull the cord when you unplug the Power Cord.
It may damage the cord and could result in fire or electrical shock.
Hold the plug when disconnecting it.
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Unplug the Power Cord when unused the product for long periods of time.
Handle the batteries properly.
Improper or incorrect use of the batteries may cause corrosion or battery leakage, which could cause fire, personal
injury or taint damage to the property.
Use only the types of the batteries which are indicated in this manual.
Do not insatall new batteries with used ones.
Install the batteries correctly by following the polarity (+ and -) indications on the battery compartment.
Do not despose the used batteries as domestic waste. Dispose them in accordance with the local regulations.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued)
PRECAUTIONS
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Do not install the unit in high temperature.
It could damage the cabinet or parts of the product.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiator, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
Keep the unit out of direct sunlight. It could increase the temperature of the unit and cause malfunction.
Viewing Advice
The lighting of the environment in which the product is used should be appropriate. Too bright / dark environment is not good for
your eyes.
Take time to relax your eyes occasionally.
When you use this product, keep away from the unit 3~7 times of the vertical length of the panel. This is the best viewing distance in
order to protect your eyes against eyestrain.
Adjust the volume in appropriate level, especially during the night.
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When transporting this product:
When the product needs to be transported due to moving or repair, use the carton box and buffer material comes with this
product.
Do not keep this product lying sideways during transportation. It could damage the panel glass or degrade the phosphors
of the panel.
Keep away from the unit when you use radio.
This unit is designed to meet the international EMI standards due to prevent the interference against the radio. However,
the unit may generate noise in the radio.
If the noise is in the radio, please try the following actions.
Adjust the direction of the radio antenna in order not to receive the interference radio wave from the unit.
Keep the radio away from the unit.
Use coaxial cable for the antenna.
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About the infrared communication devices:
The infrared communication devices such as cordless microphone or cordless headphone may not be available around the unit. It is
because of the communication failure. Please note that this is not malfunction.
When you dispose this product at the end of its life, follow the regulations at your residential area.
For more information, contact the local authority or the dealer where you purchased the product.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Please make sure to unplug the power cord before cleaning the unit.
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How to clean the plasma screen panel of the unit.
The panel surface is specially-coated to reduce the reflection and cut infrared radiation; thus, wipe the panel with a lint-free and dry
cloth in order to prevent damage to the coating.
Do not use a chemical cloth or cleaner. Depending on the ingredients, it may cause discoloration and damage on the coating.
Do not wipe with a hard cloth or rub hard. It may hurt the coating.
In case of the greasy dirt such as fingerprint, wipe with a lint-free cloth moistened by a diluted neutral detergent solution, and then
wipe with a soft and dry cloth.
Do not use a spray cleaner. It could remove the coating or cause malfunction by entering inside of the unit.
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How to clean the cabinet of the unit.
The following may cause crack, deformation, and paint peeling.
Do not wipe the cabinet with benzene, thinner, and other chemical products.
Do not spray volatile solutions such as insecticide over the cabinet.
Do not leave the cabinet in prolonged contact with plastic or rubber materials.
Do not use a chemical cloth, cleaner or wax. Depending on the ingredients, it may cause crack and deformation.
Use a lint-free cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the unit. In case of the heavy dirt, wipe with a soft cloth moistened by
a diluted neutral detergent solution, and then wipe with a soft and dry cloth.
Never use the following detergents. It could cause crack, discoloration, and scratch.
Acid/ alkaline detergent, alcoholic detergent, abrasive cleaner, powder soap, OA cleaner, car wax, glass cleaner, etc.
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ABOUT PLASMA DISPLAY
Image Retention of Plasma Display
The plasma display has one of characteristics that results in panel image retention depending on how the plasma
display is used. The following are the common cases and effective usages regarding the image retention.
Characteristics of Image Retention
The phenomenon of image retention is caused by partially degrading the phosphor due to the partial display of
character and figure.
For example, when the character image as shown in Fig. A is displayed
continuously for a long period of time, only the phosphors (Red/Green/
Blue) displaying the characters is degraded. Consequently, in case of
displaying all white image on the entire screen as shown in Fig. a, the
marks remaining by the characters will give color differences; therefore,
note that it is not burnt remains of the phosphor.
[Fig. A]
[Fig. a]
The degree of image retention is proportional to the Brightness
and Display Time for the characters and/or figures.
The brighter the characters and figure, the more phosphor is
degraded. As shown in Fig. B, in case of displaying images that
have different brightness each for a long time, Fig. b shows that
the brighter image tends to obtain more remains.
[Fig. B]
[Fig. b]
* The illustrations are images to explain the image retention. The actual manners on the image retention vary
depending on such conditions as operation time and brightness.
Method to Reduce Image Retention
Use “Screen Wipe” or “Luminance Manager” function on the display, which are available from Function Menu. (Refer
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to
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After displaying certain images such as still image for a long time, “Screen Wipe” can be used to reduce the image
retention by displaying a completely white screen for about 1~2 hours. In addition, “Luminance Manager” function
works in case of displaying such images on the four corners as TV station logos and clock display.
Use in combination with moving images.
Since the entire screen has relatively even degradation of the phosphor in moving images, it can avoid the partial
image retention. We recommend to use together with such moving images as DVD.
Please be careful that leaving the images in 2-picture mode for a long period of time can cause the image retention.
Some television broadcasts contain images of which cut the left/right or top/bottom, and which broadcast station
or clock is displayed for a long time at the same position. Please be aware that it may cause the image retention.
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Image retention can be reduced by
.
“Eco Mode” in Function menu
Common phenomena of Plasma Display Panel
The following are the common phenomena when operating Plasma Display Panel due to its structural reason.
Please note that they are not malfunctions.
Residual image
When a still image or menu is displayed on the screen for a short time (about a minute) and then switches to another
image, it may leave an “after-image” on the screen.
The residual image will disappear on its own.
Surface on Panel
The plasma panel displays images by generating discharges internally. This could raise the temperature of the display surface.
In addition, do not impact strongly on the surface of panel because plasma panel is fine-processing glass even
though the panel strengthens by the front filter made of tempered glass.
Defective Spots on Panel
The plasma display panel is manufactured with high-precision technology. However, there might be some spots that
are not emitted, brighter than the others, or in different colors, etc.
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FEATURES
Enjoy not only beautiful and high quality pictures on the display, but also various kinds of useful and convenient
functions in your daily life!
Large-screen and high-definition plasma display.
Improved Digital signal processor.
High quality sound with deeper, richer and dynamic bass tones.
Accept more digital input devices with 2 HDMI terminals.
Great diversity of connecting terminals to cover wide range of audio-visual equipments.
Enjoy the image from PC with large, high-definition Plasma screen.
New Photo Input function with selectable Background Music.
SD Card Slot installed.
Easy-to-use On-Screen Display system operating with Remote control.
Low power consumption with Power Saving feature.
Motorized Power Swivel feature. (Desktop stand is optional.)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Check the supplied accessories before installation.
In case of missing or damaged, please contact the dealer immediately.
User Manual
Remote Control
AA size batteries
X2
Power Cord
(BS Type)*
*The type of power plug provided may be different from this drawing for some countries.
OPTION
Ask your local dealer for further details.
Desktop Stand : SD8G4237 (for 42PD8800TA)
SD8G5500 (for 55PD8800TA)
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COMPONENT NAMES
Main Unit
Front Panel
Speaker
q
Cabinet
Panel
w
q
e
w
Main Power Switch (on the bottom surface)
Remote Control Receiver
Indicating Lamp
r
t
y
u
e
Desktop Stand (option)
u
r
y
t
Rear Panel
q
w
Handgrips (only for 42PD8800TA)
Side Input
Terminal Board (External Device Connection)
Power Cord Socket
q
w
e
r
t
Control Panel (see below for details)
t
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for the detailed information
Please refer to
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for the connections.
r
e
Control Panel (including Card Slot)
SD Memory Card Slot
q
SD MEMORY
CARD
Sub Power button
Channel UP/▲button
w
q
e
Channel DOWN/▼button
w
r
t
y
u
i
PUSH-EJECT
Volume UP
Volume DOWN
/►button
/◄button
e
P
Input Select /OK button
Menu / Return button
P
r
t
OK
y
u
i
PH35814
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COMPONENT NAMES (Continued)
Remote Control
Sub Power
q
w
Function Select (TV/DVD/SAT)
Press this button to select function mode
indicating LED lamp.
Normally, select “TV”.
Input Select/DVD Control/Photo Input Control
Press this button to change input mode.
In addition, you can use these buttons while
operating the selected brand of DVD player or
Photo Input function.
e
k
q
w
Menu
r
t
y
u
Cursor
OK
e
r
Sound Mode
Sound mode can be changed each time pressed
in the following sequence. Movie→Music→
Speech→Favorite
l
1(
CHI/II
i
This is exclusively for TV audio A2/NICAM mode.
Volume Up/Down
o
a
t
y
Program Select
Press these buttons to select a TV program
directly.
Freeze/Multi Mode [Hold]
Press this button to change the picture to freeze
mode. Press it again to return to normal picture.
In addition, during multi-picture mode, each time
press this button, the picture is changed to 2, 4,
and 12 multi mode.
s
u
i
o
[Color (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue)]
[Index]
d
f
g
2)
2!
Time [Cancel]
Pressing this button can indicate the time by On-
Screen display when receiving a TV program on
the screen.
TV/Text [TV Text]
h
ꢁ
This switches between the TV mode and the
a
Teletext mode.
Zoom [Text TV+Text]
j
k
ꢁ
Press this button to change picture size.
Recall
Pressing this button shows the input signal
status.
Return
l
1(
s
d
2@
You can use this to return to the previous menu.
Picture Mode
Picture mode can be changed each time pressed
in the following sequence. Dynamic→Natural→
Cinema
f
g
h
2#
2$
Channel Up/Down
2)
2!
2@
Mute
Multi Picture
Press this button to change the picture to multi-
picture mode. Press it again to return to normal
picture.
j
Photo Input (Photo/Rotate/Slide Show)
These buttons are to display and control the
pictures from digital still camera or USB card
reader.
2#
2$
Swivel (with optional Desktop Stand)
This function is to rotate TV. Select the degree
of rotation with cursor key.
NOTE
Some buttons are only for Teletext mode, and other buttons have different functions in Teletext mode from
the use of TV mode. Those buttons are indicated by [ ]. Refer to "About Teletext" on 37 .
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PREPARATION
Remote Control Batteries Installation
This remote control operates on 2 “AA” batteries.
1. Open the battery compartment cover
Slide open the battery compartment cover on the backside of the
remote control in the direction of an arrow.
2. Install the batteries
Install 2 “AA” batteries (included) making sure the polarities match
the indication inside the compartment.
3. Close the battery compartment cover.
To close the battery compartment cover, slide the cover in the
direction of an arrow till it clicks shut.
CAUTION
It could cause corrosion or battery leakage and may result in physical injury
and/or property damage including fire.
Never mix used and new batteries in the device.
Replace all the batteries in a device at the same time.
Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
To avoid possible failure, read the following instructions and handle the
remote control properly.
Do not drop or have an impact on the remote control.
Do not spill water or any liquid on the remote control.
Do not place the remote control on the wet object.
Do not place the remote control under the direct sunlight or near sources of excessive heat.
Caution When Moving the Main Unit
As this product is heavy, whenever it is moved, two people are required to transport it safely.
42PD8800TA
55PD8800TA
Handgrips
Whenever the unit is moved,
it should be lifted forwards
using the two handgrips at
the back, and the unit should
then be held at the base on
both sides for stability.
When carrying this product,
hold it by the top and bottom
on both ends.
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PREPARATION (continued)
Safety Precaution on Main Unit Installation
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6
Read SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (
to
) carefully besides this page.
*When installing the unit, use the optional Desktop Stand (SD8G4237 for 42PD8800TA, SD8G5500 for 55PD8800TA).
Please refer to the user manual of the stand. The Desktop Stand (Option) has been used for the illustration in this manual.
When installing the main unit, be sure to use the specified mount units in order to obtain maximum performance
and maintain the safety.
We assume no responsibility or liability for personal injuries or property damages caused by use of other mount
units or improper installation.
As for the installation instruction, please read each user manual of the mount units: for Desktop Setup, Wall
Mounting, and Ceiling Mounting.
In case of using Wall or Ceiling Mounting unit, by contacting your local dealer, ask the specified installation
specialist to set up. Never attempt to install it by yourself. It could cause injuries or damages.
10cm or more*
Please leave the adequate space around this unit in order
30cm
or more
10cm
or more
10cm
or more
to avoid increasing the internal temperature and keep
safety while using swivel function.
Cord
or
chain
Make sure not to block any ventilation holes.
Do not install the unit in the small space such as inside
the rack, closet or the box.
Leave more than 10cm of clearance from each side of
monitor and 30cm from the top of unit to wall.
Clamp
Without Swivel function: Leave at least 10cm of clearance
behind rear unit.
With Swivel function: Leave the adequate space to obtain
the maximum performance of Swivel Function.
(42PD8800TA:31cm/ 55PD8800TA:42cm)
36
Refer to
for Swivel Function.
Anti-Tumble Measures
Install in a stable place and implement safety measure against overturning.
Securing on desktop
Securing to a wall or pillar
Using a commercially available cord, chain, and
clamp, secure the set to a wall or pillar.
Use two wood screws to secure the set firmly in
position by fastening them to the screw holes at the
rear of the stand as shown in the diagram. The wood
screws are supplied with the optional stand.
42PD8800TA:
cord or chain
cord or chain
hook
screw
Wall or Pillar
55PD8800TA:
cord or chain
clamp
Wood screw
Two places
hook
Securing to ceiling
Using a commercially available cord, chain, and clamp, secure the set to a ceiling.
NOTE
For more information regarding the mounting of the unit, please contact your dealer.
Loosen a cord or chain enough while operating power swivel to avoid physical injury.
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CONNECTION
Terminal Positions
Rear
Power Cord Socket
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
o
SD MEMORY
CARD
h
g
f
Aerial Socket
AV1
PUSH-EJECT
AV2
P
P
AV3
AV4
Monitor Out and Sub Woofer
Service use only
Power Swivel Terminal
w
OK
INPUT(RGB)
AUDIO
ANT
PC
(see 36
)
a
ANALOG RGB
d
ertyu
INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT
INPUT(HDMI)
AUDIO
PC Connection terminals
(D-sub 15 pin and mini stereo for
Audio)
a
s
OUTPUT
(AV1) (AV2) (AV3) (AV4)
WOW, SRS and
symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
Y/VIDEO
Y/VIDEO
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752 and 5736897.
BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.
S-VIDEO
SUB
HDMI2
WOOFER
PB
PB
PR
s
i
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
PR
VIDEO
AUDIO
HDMI1
SERVICE USE ONLY
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
PH35814
L
C
MONO
L
C
MONO
L
C
MONO
L
C
MONO
L
HDMI1, 2 and mini stereo for Audio
R
R
R
R
R
o
POWER SWIVEL
A
C
Side
AV5
d
Headphone input
Photo Input terminal
SD Memory Card slot
f
g
h
q
Connecting Procedure
This unit is ready for various kinds of connections. Make a connection in the following steps. Be sure to turn off the
Main Power first when connecting external equipments.
1. Connect Power Cord to the rear panel.
2. Connect Aerial Lead.
3. Connect your external equipments to the unit if any.
4. Connect the Power Plug to the Wall Socket.
1. Connecting Power Cord to the Rear Panel
Connect Power Cord to the monitor.
*Make sure not to connect the Power Plug to the Wall Socket
until all connections are completed.
2. Connecting Aerial Lead.
VCR
STB
There are two ways to connect Aerial Lead.
When you do not have any other external equipment:
q
Connect the Aerial Lead directly into the Socket at rear panel.
IN
IN
When you have one or more external devices to connect:
w
OUT
OUT
1. Use RF cable to connect between each equipment and
[Example: Connecting Antenna
through STB and VCR]
Antenna.
2. Connect the Aerial Lead to an equipment‘In’Socket
marked
3. Connect the RF cable from the equipment ‘Out’ to the other equipment ‘In.’
4. Then, connect from the equipment ‘Out’ to “ANT” on the plasma screen Socket on marked
.
Precautions when connecting the aerial
Please use a coaxial cable which is free from interference to connect the aerial. Avoid using a parallel flat feeder
wire as interference may occur, causing reception to be unstable and stripe noise to appear on the screen.
Avoid using indoor aerial as this may be affected by interference. Please use CATV net or outdoor aerial.
For safety, install an external aerial conforming to AS1417.1 (applicable for Australia only)
If there are noise appearance in the picture of VHF-Low band channel, please use the double-shielded cable (not
provided) for RF LEADS to reduce the noise.
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CONNECTION (continued)
Connecting Procedure (continued)
3. Connecting to External Equipment
Terminals on Rear
A
V1 and AV2 can be connected to the equipment with either Component or Composite output. Depending on whether the
Y/VIDEO input of your selected equipment is Y signal or Video signal, it automatically regards as Component or Composite.
When using as Composite, do not insert the jacks into PB or PR.
[Example]
IN
OUT
Y/VIDEO
VCR
PB
DVD player
Set-Top Box
PR
AUDIO
L
MONO
C
R
If your external device has a Component terminal, COMPONENT connection is recommended for higher quality picture.
AV3 can be connected to the equipment with an S-Video output and Composite output.
[Example]
VCR
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
DVD player
Set-Top Box
AUDIO
L
MONO
C
R
If your external device has a S-video terminal, S-VIDEO connection is recommended for higher quality picture.
AV4 can be connected to the equipment with composite output.
[Example]
VCR
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
DVD player
Set-Top Box
L
MONO
C
R
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CONNECTION (continued)
Connecting Procedure (continued)
Monitor Out can be used to display same image as main unit on another monitor.
When this output terminal is connected to an external monitor with a 75 Ohm terminal, the same image from
composite(AV1~5), or S-Video(AV3,5), or RF signal can be displayed to the external monitor.
[Example]
OUT
IN
VIDEO
VCR
AUDIO
DVD player
L
R
Sub Woofer terminal can bring the deep bass sound from the external speaker.
OUT IN
[Example]
SUB
WOOFER
or
PC terminals (D-sub 15 pin + audio) is connected to PC, which allows Analog RGB signal.
IN
OUT
[Example]
or
(Mini Stereo plug)
HDMI 1 2 terminals can be connected to the devices with HDMI output, or if the external device has DVI output, this can be
available with HDMI-DVI conversion cable. In case of using the HDMI-DVI, connect to audio terminal besides HDMI.
[Example]
IN
OUT
VCR
(Mini Stereo plug)
DVD player
Set-Top Box
HDMI2
HDMI1
(HDMI)
(HDMI)
(DVI)
or
(HDMI)
Information
HDMI(High Definition Multimedia Interface) is next-generation multimedia I/O interface. Only one cable is used to
transmit all video/audio/control signals, which creates easy connection.
Moreover, those digital signals can produce high quality data without any degradation.
You are provided two HDMI terminals, one of the most remarkable features.
If your external device has a HDMI terminal, HDMI connection is recommended for higher quality picture and sound.
NOTE
When both HDMI 1 and HDMI 2 terminals are connected to devices via HDMI-DVI conversion cable, HDMI 2 has
a priority over the audio terminal.
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CONNECTION (continued)
Connecting Procedure (continued)
Terminals on Side
Since the following terminals are located on the side, it is very convenient to use the extra device on a temporary
basis after done the connections on the rear panel.
AV5 can be connected to the equipment with an S-Video output and composite output.
[Example]
VCR
Camcorder
IN
OUT
DVD player
Home video game system
If your external device has a S-video terminal, S-VIDEO connection is recommended for higher quality picture.
Headphone The detail settings can be adjusted from Audio Menu on page 35 .
(Mini Stereo plug)
The audio from the speaker will be muted when connecting the headphone to this terminal.
Photo Input terminal can be connected to digital still camera or USB card reader with USB cable. For details, refer
to the Photo Input function shown on 45 ~ 50 .
[Example]
Digital Camera
IN
OUT
USB Card reader
SD Memory Card slot can be used for the Photo Input function with the SD (or MMC) card memory containing
pictures. For details, refer to the Photo Input function shown on 45 ~ 50 .
SD MEMORY
SD Card / MMC
CARD
PUSH-EJECT
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CONNECTION (continued)
Connecting Procedure (continued)
4. Connecting the plug into the wall socket
Connect the Power Cord after completing all other connections.
(The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries.)
CAUTION
Use only the Power Cord provided.
Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated(AC100-240V, 50/60Hz). It may cause fire or electric shock.
For the plasma display, a three-core power cord with a ground terminal is used for efficiency protection. Always be sure
to connect the Power Cord to a three-pronged grounded outlet and make sure that the cord is properly grounded. If
you use a power source converter plug, use an outlet with a ground terminal and screw down the ground line.
Ensure that both ends of power cord are easily accessible.
If you have to change the power cord, please use the certified power cord that meets your region’s safety standard.
Information
How to secure the cables.
After connecting all of the cables to the terminals, secure them with the band.
When you secure the cables, please be careful not to tighten too much.
INPUT(RGB)
AUDIO
ANT
How to fasten the band:
To tighten
PC
ANALOG RGB
Pull the band in the
direction of the arrow.
INPUT(HDMI)
AUDIO
INPUT INPUT INPUT INPUT
OUTPUT
(AV1) (AV2) (AV3) (AV4)
WOW, SRS and
symbol are trademarks of SRS Lab, Inc.
Y/VIDEO
Y/VIDEO
Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under USP5510752 and 57897.
BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sund, Inc.
S-IO
SUB
HDMI2
HDMI1
PB
PB
PR
WOOFER
To loosen
Knob
VE
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
PR
Loosen the band by
pushing the knob in the
direction of the arrow.
SERVICONLY
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
L
MONO
L
MONO
L
C
MONO
L
C
MONO
C
C
R
R
R
R
R
POWER SWIVEL
With long band
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BASIC OPERATION
Power On/Off
Now, turn On the main power of the unit. Make sure that the Power Cord
has plugged into the wall socket.
To turn On the power of the unit:
1. Press the Main Power switch on the unit.
Main Power switch (on the bottom surface)
Sub Power button
The Indicating Lamp will illuminates in Red (Standby mode).
2. Press Sub Power button either on the control panel or on the remote
control.
The color of the Indicating Lamp turns into Green, and the image will
display on the screen.
To turn Off the power of the unit:
Sub Power button
SD MEMORY
1. Press Sub Power button either on the control panel or on the remote
control.
CARD
PUSH-EJECT
The image disappears from the screen and the Indicating Lamp turns
into Red (Standby mode).
P
P
2. Press Main Power switch to completely turn Off the power of the unit.
OK
The Indicating Lamp Status Check
PH35814
Indicating Lamp
Power Status
Power Switch Status
Main power → Off
Status
Off
Off
Main power → On
Red
Standby mode
On
Sub Power button → Off
Main power → On
Sub power button → On
Green
Orange
Main power → On
Sub Power button → On
Power Save mode*
*About Power Save mode, see “Power Save Mode” and “When Following Messages Appear on the Screen” on 52
54 for details.
and
NOTE
If the image does not appear on the screen at all, or have any problem, see TROUBLESHOOTING on 54 56 . It
~
may help you to solve the problems.
You can turn ON the power only by pressing the Sub Power button during the Standby mode.
Do not switch the power On/Off repeatedly in a short period of time. It could cause malfunction.
To avoid sudden surges of electricity when the power comes back on, turn Off the main power of the unit before you
leave if there is a blackout during use of the unit.
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BASIC OPERATION (continued)
First Time Setup
When you turn ON the TV for the first time, your TV automatically leads to the settings
of “Language” and “Auto Tuning.”
Language
ޓ ޓޓޓޓ ޓ ޓޓޓޓޓ ਛᢥ ޓ ޓޓޓޓ ❥㜚ਛᢥ English
Руссkий
ޓ ޓޓޓޓ ޓ ޓޓޓޓ ޓ ޓޓޓޓ ᣣᧄ⺆ 1. The first screen appeared will ask you to choose the language of your TV’s display.
OK
2. Select the language you preferred from the list and press
button.
Select
Return
Exit
3. Once selecting the language, “Auto Tuning” screen appears to start scanning
channels.
Setup
Auto Tuning
NOTE
MENU
If you want to change the setting after completing this first time setup, press
Scanning Channel Number: 33
21 22
button and set up individually. Refer to
.
Cancel
OK
Cancel
Volume UP/DOWN
1. To increase the sound volume, press
button on the remote control,
or Volume Up button on the control panel.
The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift right.
2. To decrease the sound volume, press
button on the
remote control or Volume Down button on the control panel.
The Volume Indicator value on the screen will shift left.
Mute button
Volume Up/Down button
Mute
SD MEMORY
CARD
1. To mute the sound, press button on the remote control.
The sound of the unit is temporarily turned Off.
The color of the Volume Indicator will turn into magenta
while muting the volume.
PUSH-EJECT
P
Volume Up button
P
2. To turn the sound back, press button again, or Volume Up button on
either remote control or the control panel.
OK
The color of the Volume Indicator will turn back to green.
Volume Down button
NOTE
You can decrease the volume by pressing
while muted the volume.
button
PH35814
Volume 15
The Volume Indicator
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BASIC OPERATION (continued)
Input Switching to TV/AV1~5, HDMI, and RGB
Input Select buttons
By pressing Input Select button, you can switch the input.
T
o watch actual broadcast, press Input Select button on the control panel,
the numeric buttons or Channel Up/Down button on the remote control.
To display the image outputting from the external equipments
connected to each terminal (AV1~5, HDMI 1, 2, and RGB), select
corresponding mode.
1. Press Input Select buttons on the remote control.
Channel
Up/Down button
2. The Input modes can be also switched by using Input Select button
on the control panel.
SD MEMORY
CARD
Each time this button is pressed, the screen displays corresponding
mode by following order.
Channel Up button
PUSH-EJECT
P
P
TV
AV1
AV2
AV3
AV4
Channel Down button
OK
RGB
HDMI 2
HDMI 1 AV5
3. To directly go back to TV mode, pressing channel Up/Down buttons on
either remote control or the control panel.
Also, you can use the numeric buttons on the remote control.
Input Select
PH35814
Input Signal Screen Display
RECALL
button
The input signal status can be displayed on the screen by
+
pressing the
button of the remote control.
The display will go out in approximately 6 seconds.
TV position
Name
Sound mode
TV
1
ABCDE
Off-timer
On-timer
-- -- Min.
-- -- : -- --
OFF
OFF
OFF
Input mode
Signal mode
VIDEO
AV1
Composite
Off-timer
On-timer
-- -- Min.
-- -- : -- --
RGB
Input mode
Input horizontal frequency
Input vertical frequency
RGB
H : 48.4kHz
V : 60.1 Hz
Off-timer
On-timer
-- -- Min.
-- -- : -- --
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MENU OPERATION
How to use the On-Screen Display (OSD) system
With the On-Screen Display system, you can access the various kinds of the features and functions in this product.
Picture
Audio
Basic Operation
Timer
1. Press MENU button on the remote control or Menu button on the control panel
Setup
Function
Language
Select OK Set
of the unit. The Main Menu is displayed on the screen as shown on the right.
2. To select the item, press ▲ or ▼ buttons.
The selected item will be highlighted in Green.
<Main Menu>
OK
3. Press
button to set your selection.
The selected menu page will be displayed on the screen.
Menu button
4. Use ▲ or ▼ buttons to choose the item on the MENU page.
OK
Press
button to set your selection.
5. Use ◄ or► buttons to adjust the item values or choose options.
OK
Press
button to set your selection.
6. To exit from the menu, press MENU button.
SD MEMORY
CARD
NOTE
PUSH-EJECT
The OSD menu screen will be closed automatically when no operation has
been made for about one minute.
P
P
Menu button
OK
Language Menu
PH35814
Select the language from the list so that you can display the OSD menu in the selected language.
How to set Language
Language
ޓ ޓޓޓޓ ޓ ޓޓޓޓޓ ਛᢥ ޓ ޓޓޓޓ ❥㜚ਛᢥ ޓ ޓޓޓޓ ޓ ޓޓޓޓ ޓ ޓޓޓޓ ᣣᧄ⺆ English
1. Enter the “Language” menu from the Main Menu.
Руссkий
2. Select the appropriate language with ▲ or ▼ button from the list.
The selected item will be highlighted in Green.
Select
Return
Exit
OK
3. Press
button to set your selection.
The black dot is marked inside of the circle when the selection is fixed.
4. Press MENU button to exit from the entire OSD menu.
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MENU OPERATION (continued)
Setup Menu (TV mode)
With this menu, you can access various kinds of features relating to TV channel settings.
Setup
Auto Tuning
Manual Tuning
Fine Tuning
Sort
Teletext Language
Auto Off
Off
Return
Select OK Set
Selected Items
Setup hint
Select the way to display the channels on the screen.
Position The position numbers are displayed on the screen.
(1~199, AV00)
Mode
The channel number 0~99 are displayed as C
channel number 100~199 are displayed as S
, and the
Auto Tuning
Direct
.
Tune the local channels automatically.
Search
OK
Press
button to start searching.
Press channel up (+)down(-) buttons to input position
number (1~199, AV00) or channel number (C or S
Position
).
When Auto Tuning Mode is set to [position], search the
frequency by using ◄► buttons.
Frequency
Name
When Auto Tuning Mode is set to [Direct], this function is
not available (grayed out).
1. Move the cursor to the first digit and select the letters
with ▲▼ buttons.
2. Move to the next digit with ► button.
Manual Tuning
OK
3. Press
button again when you finish inputting all the
letters.
The selectable letters are as follows: “0”~”9”, “A”~”Z”, “+”,
“ ” (blank), “-” (displayed as blank), “,” (comma), and “.”
(period).
Auto
M
Sound
System
Select the sound system from 5 different modes.
BG
I
DK
Information
AV00 is useful when connecting to equipments such as VCR which its antenna terminal can output the specified
channel frequency.
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MENU OPERATION (continued)
Setup Menu (TV mode) (continued)
Selected Items
Setup hint
Auto
PAL
Color
System
Skip
SECAM Select color system from 5 different modes.
NTSC4.43
NTSC3.58
It allows you to skip unregistered channels automatically
Off
when you use channel up (+) down (-) buttons to select
Manual Tuning
channels.
Regarding the unavailable channels, this function will be
On
set to [On] automatically to skip.
Off
On
The noise on the screen or interference could be reduced,
especially at the area of weak electric field.
NR
The noise on the screen or interference could be reduced
in case that the receiving airwaves are too strong.
The selection on this item is applied to all the channels.
Off
On
Antenna Att.
► : Increase the frequency data for the main tuner.
◄ : Decrease the frequency data for the main tuner.
Fine Tuning
Sort
-56~+56
You can change the order of channels as follows.
1. Move the cursor to the Channel row you want to
OK
change order and then, press
button.
2. The color of the letters on the designated line will be
turned into green bracket and with [ ].
3. Move the designated row by using▲▼buttons.
OK
4. Press
button to fix the position.
This function is not available (grayed out) when the Auto
Tuning Mode is set to [Direct].
Select Teletext Language from 4 different categories (West
Europe, East Europe, Cyrillic, and Arabic) according to
the area.
Example:
West Europe : Asian countries where the Teletext
is broadcasting in English such as
Singapore, Australia, and Malaysia.
East Europe : Poland, Sweden, Hungary
Teletext Language
Auto Off
Cyrillic
Arabic
: Russia
: Arab countries
When no airwave has been received and no operation
has been made for 10minutes in TV mode, it turns to
standby mode automatically.
Off
On
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MENU OPERATION (continued)
Setup Menu (AV mode)
With this menu, you can select or adjust the condition of the input signals from each terminal.
Setup
System
System 1
Return
Color System
Video Input
Select
Set
Selected Items
System 1
Setup hint
Do not change the original setting.
(System1: Europe/Asia, System2:North America)
Composite and S-video input only.
System
System 2
Auto
PAL
Select the color system depending on the input signal.
Generally, select [Auto].
System 1
AV1~AV5
SECAM
NTSC4.43
NTSC3.58
Auto
In case that the input signal has too much noise, the
signal level is too low, or the operation is unstable in
[Auto], select the system according to the color system
of the input signal.
Color
system
NTSC-M
PAL-M
Composite and S-video input only.
System 2
PAL-N
Select the colorimetry depending on the input signal.
Generally, select [Auto].
In case that the input signal has too much noise, the
signal level is too low, or the operation is unstable in
[Auto], set this to match the input signal.
Component Input only.
Auto
HDTV
Video
Input
AV1, AV2
SDTV/DVD
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MENU OPERATION (continued)
Setup Menu (RGB mode)
With this menu, you can adjust the display condition of the image which is inputting from the RGB terminals.
By pressing ▼button at the bottom of the 1st Setup menu page, the 2nd Setup menu page will appear on the screen.
Setup
Setup
Auto Adjust
Horizontal Position
Vertical Position
Horizontal Clock
Clock Phase
Reset
Adjust
0
Input Level
0.7V
Off
Off
Off
On
PC
Frequency Display
WVGA Type
WXGA Mode
Vertical Filter
Frequency Mode
+31
–20
10
Reset
Select
Return
Exit
Select
Set
Return
Selected Items
Setup hint
Adjust Horizontal Position, Vertical Position, Horizontal
Clock, and Clock Phase automatically.
OK
Press
button to start auto adjustment.
The message “Auto Adjusting” is displayed.
Depending on the type of the signal, there is a possibility
that the display may not be adjusted in its optimum
condition with this function. In that case, please adjust
each item manually.
Auto Adjust
Adjust the display position horizontally.
When the position exceeds the possible range, the
display color will turn into Magenta.
Adjust the display position vertically.
When the position exceeds the possible range, the
display color will turn into Magenta.
Horizontal Position*
-63~+63
-31~+31
Vertical Position*
Horizontal Clock*
-31~+31 Minimize the vertical stripes on the screen.
Minimize the blurring of the letters and stripes on horizon-
tal row.
Clock Phase*
Reset
0~63
Make sure to adjust Horizontal Clock first before
adjusting Clock Phase.
Reset all the set values on this Menu page to original fac-
tory settings.
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MENU OPERATION (continued)
Setup Menu (RGB mode) (continued)
Selected Items
Setup hint
Normally, select [0.7V].
0.7V
1.0V
Off
Input Level
Select [1.0V] only when the whole display becomes too
white.
Select whether indicating the PC signal frequency infor-
mation on Input Signal Screen Display or not.
Frequency Display
On
It allows you to switch display size to [Full] and [Real]. (See
Off
39
“Size Switching” on
for the details.)
WVGA Type
WXGA Mode
This function is available only for WVGA signal.
On
59
Refer to “Recommended Signal List” on
.
Off
1280x768
1366x768
Off
This function is available only for WXGA signal.
59
Refer to “Recommended Signal List” on
.
Vertical Filter
Reduce the flickers on the screen when set to [On].
Select [Movie] when you see the moving image on PC.
On
PC
Movie
Frequency Mode
Information
The items indicated by “ ” can be automatically stored the setting depending on the signal mode.
*
The signal mode is identified by the Horizontal/Vertical frequency and the sync. signal polarity, which has almost
same values in all the above items might be regarded as the same signal.
OK
The item “Auto Adjust” cannot be stored. Press
to start auto adjustment as needed.
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MENU OPERATION (continued)
Function Menu
This menu provides various ways to protect your panel, reduce power consumption, and set up utilizing the useful
functions, such as Freeze Mode and Photo Input.
Function
Function
Screen Saver
Screen Wipe
Black Side Panel
Video Power Save
Freeze Mode
Default Zoom
Eco Mode
Off
Background
Slide Effect
Slide Interval
Slide Music
Slide Mode
Reset
1
On 60Min.
Off
1
5Sec.
Off
Off
Split
1
Panoramic
On
Reset
Select
Set
Return
Luminance Manager Off
Picture Size
Reset
1
Reset
Select
Set
Return
Selected Items
Setup hint
Off
5Min.
10Min.
20Min.
40Min.
60Min.
On
This is one of the initiatives to reduce image retention by
moving the displaying screen slightly at set interval. You
can select the interval with cursor button.
Screen Saver
Screen Wipe
This displays the white pattern to recover from the image
retention.
On : Continuous Operation
60Min. : Limited Operation for 60 minutes.
60Min.
This can change the color of sidebars showing up in
normal mode. (Off:gray, On:black)
It is recommended to set Off to reduce image retention.
Please note that it is not available while operating Photo
Input function.
During AV input, this helps to reduce power consumption
when there is no video signal. In case of selecting AV
input terminal which does not have signal input, it changes
the power status to power save mode in AV1/AV2 and
standby mode in other AV input. (See 52 in details.)
Off
On
Off
Black Side Panel
Video Power Save
Freeze Mode
On
Split
This is the useful function to watch the program in both
still and active pictures. (See 44 in details.)
Split: half sized images
Strobe
Strobe: thumbnail sized images
Panoramic
4:3
You can set the display size for TV / AV input screen
appearing first when turning the main power On.
Default Zoom
Eco Mode
Full
Off
On
This can reduce the power consumption.
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Function Menu (continued)
Selected Items
Setup hint
Off
On
This helps to avoid the image retention such as station
logo by lowering the brightness of 4 corners.
Luminance Manager
In case that the image from TV signal (especially CATV) has
a blackened gap in either or both side during Panoramic
mode, select [2] so that it can make up for the gap.
This is not available when displaying “Cinema” size.
This is not available except RF, composite, and
component (576i,480i) input. (gray out)
1
2
Picture Size
Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the
Reset
OK
original factory settings by pressing
button.
1
2
This is available only for Photo Input function. Switch the
pattern of background. See details on 49 .
Background
Off
1
This is available only for Photo Input function. You can
select the method of switching slides during slide show.
Slide Effect
See details on
.
47
2
5Sec.
This is available only for Photo Input function. You can
select the interval time for switching slides during slide
show. See details on 47 .
Slide Interval
Slide Music
10Sec.
30Sec.
Off
1
2
This is available only for Photo Input function. You can
select the preferred Background Music during slide show.
See details on 47 .
1
2
This is available only for Photo Input function. You can
Slide Mode
Reset
select where to start the slide show. See details on 47 .
Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the
OK
original factory settings by pressing
button.
Information
The item “Screen Wipe” cannot be stored.
Select “On” or “60 Min.” to conduct this function as needed.
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Picture Menu (TV/AV mode)
In this menu, you can make specific adjustments for the picture based on your preference.
By pressing ▼button at the bottom of each menu page, the next Picture menu page will appear on the screen.
Picture
Dynamic
Off
Picture
Picture
Dynamic
YNR
Picture Mode
Contrast
Dynamic
Color Temp. Adjust
Color Management
Color Decoding
Select OK Set
CNR
Off
+31
Film Mode
3D Comb Filter
LTI
On
Brightness
Color
Sharpness
Tint
Color Temperature
Contrast Mode
Reset
–31
0
Off
Return
Off
+15
0
CTI
Off
Black Enhancement
Auto Color
Reset
Off
Normal
Off
Normal
Reset
Return
Reset
Select OK Set
Select OK Set
Return
Selected Items
Setup hint
You can make the better selection from 3 modes
Dynamic
depending on the lighting condition and intended use.
Picture Mode
Contrast*
Natural Dynamic: Suitable for the brighter conditions.
Natural : Suitable for the normal lighting condition.
Cinema
Cinema : Suitable for watching movie.
This adjusts the contrast to meet the lighting environment
by using ◄►.
The maximum value can be extended to [+40] by
pressing and holding ► button at [+31], which changes
the color between those numbers from green to
magenta. This is the special feature prepared for the
dark scene. At the normal condition, it is recommended
to set the value less than [+31].
-31 +31
(+32 +40)
With this function, black is adjusted to change the overall
brightness by using ◄►.
Brightness*
Color*
-31 +31
-31 +31
-15 +15
It can adjust color density based on your preference by
using ◄►.
Preferred sharpness can be adjusted by pressing ◄
button for Softer image or ► button for Sharper image.
Sharpness*
Pressing ◄ button enhances red and weakens green,
while pressing ► button weakens red and enhances
-31 +31 green. The setup hint is adjusting for the realistic skin
color. This is not available (grayed out) when receiving
PAL/SECAM signal.
Tint*
Cool
Normal
Warm
You can select from 4 settings (default) depending on the
color condition with ◄► buttons.
Color Temperature*
Black/White
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Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) (continued)
Selected Items
Setup hint
It allows you to choose from 3 modes.
Dynamic: Sharpen the gradation to improve the contrast
feeling.
Normal: Reproduce as faithful gradation as possible.
Auto: Adjust to natural brightness without blurred white by
detecting the bright parts on images.
Dynamic
Normal
Auto
Contrast Mode*
Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the
Reset
YNR*
OK
original factory settings by pressing
button.
Off
Low This is a noise reduction system for picture signal.
High
Off
CNR*
Low This is a noise reduction system for color signal.
High
Off
On: Automatically identify if it is the movie film and
faithfully reproduces the original film images.
Film Mode*
Off: Set to Off if the image does not look natural during
turning on.
On
Off
This is available only when receiving NTSC/PAL
composite signal. This reduces the dot and color blurring
in minute scales so that it can reproduce purer color.
3D Comb Filter*
Low
High
Off
Low
LTI*
Adjusts the sharpness of the picture signals.
Adjusts the sharpness of the color signal.
Adjusts the black level compensation.
Middle
High
Off
Low
CTI*
Middle
High
Off
Low
Black Enhancement*
Middle
High
Off
This monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant
color levels. It also maintains natural flesh tones while
preserving fidelity of background colors. This is available
only when receiving an NTSC composite and S.Video
signal.
Auto Color*
Reset
On
Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the
OK
original factory settings by pressing
button.
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Picture Menu (TV/AV mode) (continued)
Selected Items
Setup hint
Amplitude
On: When you want to set specific adjustments in each of
the 4 Color Temperature modes. You can adjust on
the amplitude and cut off. The settings reflect on the
Color Temperature.
Red
Green
Blue
Amplitude: subdue the following colors on the brighter
parts.
On
Color Temp. Adjust**
Cut off
Cut off
: subdue the following colors on the darker
parts.
Red
Green
Blue
Off: Remains as default setting.
Off
On
Off
Magenta
Red
On: Turn On to adjust the balance of each colors
depending on the user’s preference. The settings
reflect in each of the 4 Color Temperature modes.
Yellow
Green
Cyan
Color Management**
Off: Remains as default setting.
Blue
RGB/R/G/B
Red**
This can adjust R/G/B level and tint to make the color
appear naturally for the user’s appearance.
First, select RGB (multiple color screen) or R/G/B(single
color screens) to check the color decoding effects while
adjusting. Then, you can adjust the level of color (red
OK
Green**
Color*
Color Decoding
Information
and green), color intensity, and tint. Press
to save
the setting. The settings reflect in each of the 4 Color
Temperature modes.
Tint*
The items indicated by “ ” can be stored the setting for each of inputs and picture modes (Dynamic/Natural/Cinema).
*
You can enjoy different setting depending on the selected input such as VCR in AV1.
In addition, the items indicated by “
” can be stored the setting for each of color temperature modes.
**
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Picture Menu (RGB mode)
In this menu, you can make specific adjustments for the RGB picture based on your preference.
Picture
Contrast
Brightness
Color
:+31
: –31
:
0
Tint
:+31
Picture Enhancement
:
:
Off
Normal
Color Temperature
Color Temp. Adjust
Reset
Reset
Select OK Set
Return
Selected Items
Setup hint
This adjusts the contrast to meet the lighting environment
by using ◄►.
The maximum value can be extended to [+40] by
pressing and holding ► button at [+31], which changes
the color between those numbers from green to
magenta. This is the special feature prepared for the
dark scene. At normal condition, it is recommended to
set the value less than [+31].
-31~+31
(+32~+40)
Contrast
With this function, black is adjusted to change the overall
brightness by using ◄►.
Brightness
Color
-31~+31
-31~+31
It can adjust color density based on your preference by
using ◄►.
Pressing ◄ button enhances red and weakens green,
while pressing ► button weakens red and enhances
green. The setup hint is adjusting for the realistic skin
color.
Tint
-15~+15
Off
Low
Picture Enhancement
Color Temperature
You can select the preferred sharpness on detailed parts.
Middle
High
Cool
Normal
Warm
You can select from 4 settings (default) depending on the
lighting condition with ◄► buttons.
Black/White
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Picture menu (RGB mode) (continued)
Selected Items
Setup hint
Amplitude
On: When you want to set specific adjustments in each of
the 4 Color Temperature modes. You can adjust on
the amplitude and cut off. The settings reflect on the
Color Temperature.
Red
Green
Blue
Amplitude: subdue the following colors on the brighter
parts.
On
Off
Cut off
Color Temp. Adjust.**
Cut off
: subdue the following colors on the darker
parts.
Red
Green
Blue
Off: Remains as default setting.
Each item on this menu screen can be restored to the original factory settings
Reset
OK
by pressing
button.
Information
There is a useful function to automatically store the setting on menu in almost every item so that you do not have to
reset every time. Furthermore, the following items can be stored more specifically.
In addition, the items indicated by “
” can be stored the setting for each of color temperature modes.
**
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Audio Menu
With this menu, you can adjust and customize the audio condition as you like.
You can move on to the next menu screen by pressing ▼button at the bottom.
Audio
Audio
Audio Mode
Treble
:
Movie
Head Phone Volume : +20
:+15
: –15
Head Phone Select
Select
:
A/B
Return
Bass
Adjust
Balance
SRS
:
:
:
:
:
:
0
L
R
Normal
TruBass
BBE
Low
Low
Perfect Volume
Internal Speaker
Reset
Off
On
Reset
Select
Set
Return
Selected Items
Setup hint
Movie
You can select the most suitable sound condition from 4
alternatives according to the contents.
If you want to adjust each item value based on your
preference, select “Favorite”.
Music
Speech
Favorite
Audio Mode
Treble**
Bass**
-15~+15 Adjust the Treble of the sound.
-15~+15 Adjust the Bass of the sound.
Adjust the balance of the sound comes out from right and
left side of the speakers.
Balance
-10~+10
Off
Normal
Wide
Off
This system gives you the dynamic 3D sound. Select it
depending on your preference.
SRS
TruBass gives you the enchanced bass sound.
Select it depending on your preference.
TruBass
BBE
Low
High
Off
BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence
Low for better speech intelligibility and musical realism.
Select it depending on your preference.
High
Off
It will automatically adjust the volume to its average level
each time you change the channel.
Perfect Volume**
On
Off
This needs to be switched to Off when you want to take
audio from external epuipment.
It normally sets to On when you operate this unit with the
equipped speaker.
Internal Speaker
Reset
On
Reset all the set values on this Menu Page to the original
factory settings.
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Audio Menu (continued)
Selected Items
Setup hint
It allows you to adjust the volume of the headphone. The
sound from the speaker will automatically set to MUTE
when the headphone is connected to the terminal.
Headphone Volume
0~63
Select the either side of the display that you want to hear
the sound with headphone during 2-picture mode.
(See “Multi Picture Mode” on 41 )
A/B : You can select either side A (left side) or side
B (right side) which the sound comes into the
headphone. The speaker icon will be displayed on
the side you select.
A/B
B
Headphone Select
B
: You will hear the sound only from the side B (right
side) of the display.
NOTE
The headphone is NOT available when the image from the RGB or Photo Input is on the screen.
Information
There is a useful function to automatically store the setting on menu in almost every item so that you do not have to
reset every time. Furthermore, the following items can be stored more specifically.
The items indicated by “
” can be stored the setting for each of Audio Mode.
**
Timer Menu
This allows the unit to turn Off (Standby mode) or On at set time automatically, which you may find useful.
Timer
Off Timer
On Timer
Select
:
:
30Min.
-- : --
Return
Adjust
Selected Items
Setup hint
--Min.
30Min.
60Min.
90Min.
120Min.
This function automatically sets the power to Standby
mode when the selected time period has elapsed.
Off Timer
On Timer
This function automatically sets the power from standby
mode to On when the specified time period has elapsed.
Input the desired time within the range of 00:00 to 11:59
by using ▲▼ button on the remote control.
--:--
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FUNCTION
Power Swivel
With the optional Desktop stand, you can adjust the angle of the panel side to side by pressing SWIVEL button on the
remote control.
1. Press SWIVEL button on the remote control.
The Swivel Display (as shown in the figure on the right) will appear on the
screen.
2. Adjust the angle of the panel with ◄ ►keys while Swivel Display is on the
screen.
The monitor will be able to move 30 degrees to each side.
SWIVEL
button
CAUTION
When you use the Power Swivel function, make sure that the Power Cord, cord
or chain connected to the wall is loose enough to operate the Swivel function
securely.
Do not put hands or faces near the unit while operating the Swivel. It could
Swivel
cause personal injury. Beware especially when small children are around the
unit.
The Swivel Display
Slack
NOTE
If the stand cable is not connected to the unit, the message “Not Available”
will appear on the screen.
The Swivel Display will automatically disappear when no operation has
been made for about 6 seconds.
30°
30°
CAUTION
Do not push the panel with your hands while operating the Swivel. It could damage the panel and/or stand.
Do not allow children to play or hang on the TV. These actions may tip it over, causing personal injury.
Do not swing the monitor back and forth.
Do not place any fragile objects around the unit. The monitor would hit the object(s) during the Swivel operation
and could cause the breakage of the objects and/or the stand.
To operate the Swivel function correctly, place the monitor on the stable surface.
When you use the unit as wall-mounting, disconnect the stand cable from the monitor before installation.
Information
About Swivel terminal connection
To connect the Desktop stand to the unit
Connect the designated stand cable to the Swivel
terminal on the rear side of
To disconnect the stand from the unit.
Before detach the stand from the unit, make sure to
disconnect the stand cable
EL
IV
W
S
ER
POW
the unit.
from the Swivel terminal on
the rear side of the unit.
POWER SWIVEL
CAUTION
When you install the Desktop stand, follow the Instructions of the Manual included with the stand.
Turn Off the Main Power of the unit when connecting or disconnecting the stand cable to the unit.
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FUNCTION (continued)
About Teletext
What is “Teletext”
Teletext is the written information services provided by each TV channel.
Most TV channels provide information via Teletext such as:
11 : 37 : 56
Page Number
TV program schedule
Weather forecasts
Sports results
Link pages
Newsflash
Red
Green
Yellow
Blue
How to operate the Teletext
You can display the Teletext simply by pressing the remote control buttons.
NOTE
Select Teletext language from Setup Menu shown on 23 .
Operation
Press
To activate Teletext mode.
To exit from the Teletext mode.
[TVꢁText]
To split the screen into two and watch both Teletext information
and actual broadcast at the same time.
Press again to watch Teletext on a single screen.
[TextꢁTV+Text]
To display Index page.
[Index]
To access Subtitle service directly (if the channel has the Subtitle
service broadcasting).
[Subtitle]
To display Hidden text.
ex. The answers of the Quiz or the Game page.
Press again to close the revealed answer.
?
[Reveal]
To return to actual broadcast temporarily while searching for the
Teletext page you request.
X
When the search is done, the designated page # will be displayed
on the upper left of the screen.
[Cancel]
Press again to return to Teletext page.
To access the link pages which are displayed at the bottom of the page.
(Select the buttons corresponding to the colors of the letters on screen.)
[Color]
To hold the text picture.
2-4-12
[Hold]
Information
Each time the
button is pressed, the screen will be switched from double screen to signal screen.
Some Teletext pages do not display Link Pages at the bottom of the screen. Press
button to display them.
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FUNCTION (continued)
Size Switching
Each time
button of the remote control is pressed, the screen display size is
switched in sequence, and the status will be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
TV/AV signal input
ZOOM button
TV/AV1/AV2/AV3/AV4/AV5/HDMI1/HDMI2
4:3
Panoramic
Zoom
Full
Cinema
You can display the image at optimum condition by selecting display size depending on the current output image as
shown below.
Current Output
Image
Display Size
To display suitable screen as follows.
(Input Signal)
4:3
Play a 4:3 image on screen faithfully. Blanking occurs on both sides.
Play a 4:3 image which enlarges horizontal and vertical size of the
middle in equal scales, and displays both sides appearing much wider.
Panoramic
(4:3 Signal)
(Vista)
Play a 16:9 image in 4:3 image (Vista size) faithfully.
*In some case, slight blanking may remain at the top and bottom.
Zoom
Cinema
Full
Play a 21:9 image in 4:3 image (Cinema size) expanding vertically.
*In some case, slight blanking may remain at the top and bottom.
(Cinema)
Play a 4:3 image faithfully in the standard vertical size and
horizontally squeezed.
(Squeeze)
Information
16
Aspect ratio represents horizontal : vertical ratio on screen.
For example, vista image is 16:9 in 4:3 image.
16(or 21)
9
3
9
Position Adjustment
Vertical picture position can be adjusted for Panoramic, Zoom, and Cinema mode
as follows.
1. Press ▲▼buttons while operating the picture size display.
2. “Position” display will appear.
4
3. Adjust the position by ▲▼buttons.
Adjustment range of each picture size are as shown below.
Panoramic:
Zoom and Cinema:
-12 to+12 (The position cannot be adjusted in Panoramic 2 mode.)
-31 to+ 31
*When 1080i/60 component signal is received, it can be adjusted only 0 to +1.
Position + 31
Position - 31
Press▲
Press▼
Vertical Size Adjustment at Panoramic Mode
While displaying a picture at Panoramic mode, the mode can be switched further between Panoramic 1 and Panoramic 2
with ◄ ►buttons on the remote control. By selecting Panoramic 2, the vertical size is scaled down so that you can
see the whole image without blanking.
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FUNCTION (continued)
Size Switching (continued)
TV/AV signal input
CAUTION
Using a wide-screen monitor
This monitor has a screen mode selection feature. If an incompatible screen mode is selected to play certain
software, such as a TV program, the image would appear different form the original. Take this into consideration
when making screen mode choices.
Use of the wide feature displaying enlarged pictures in coffee shops, hotel and other establishments for
commercial or public viewing purposes could infringe on the copyright holder’s right protected by Copyright Law.
When a normal 4:3 image (not wide screen) is displayed over the entire screen in the Panoramic mode, the
peripheral image may disappear partly and/or appear distorted in some cases. Use 4:3 mode to view the image
reflecting original intention.
RGB signal input
You can select suitable size depending on the resolution.
Normal
Full
Zoom1
*Real mode gives the image with same shapes as
that of computer monitor.
This mode is only available for VGA(640x480)
and WVGA(864x480) in 42PD8800TA, and from
VGA(640x480) to WXGA(1280x768) in 55PD8800TA.
*
Real
Zoom3
Zoom2
Display Area Selection Diagram
Resolution
Full display
Circular display
Display
Full
Normal
Real*
Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3
640 X 480 (VGA)
800 X 600 (SVGA)
1024 X 768 (XGA)
1280 X 1024 (SXGA)
1600 X 1200 (UXGA)
It has been performed processes such as compression (thinning) and enlargement for the above signal display. It
may affect flicker to become noticeable on Zoom (1~3) depending on the display contents. To reduce this flicker, turn
“Vertical Filter” On from “Setup Menu” ( 26 ).
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FUNCTION (continued)
Multi Picture Mode
With this feature, you can watch different channels simultaneously on one screen in several ways.
As for the available signals, please refer to "Recommended Signal List" on 60
This function is NOT available in HDMI input.
To activate Multi Picture mode in either TV, AV, and RGB mode,
.
press
on the remote control.
2-picture mode
You can watch two different pictures side by side.
This mode is available in both TV mode and AV mode (AV1~5 Input).
Control on the side with Speaker Icon
Audio is output from the selected picture with the speaker icon.
You can switch the Input modes (TV and AV1~5) or change
channels only on the side with Speaker icon.
1. To shift the speaker icon, press ◄ ►button.
The speaker icon
will be shifted from A to B back-and-forth.
The selected picture with speaker icon
+
P
-
2. To change the channel on the selected picture, press
.
5
AV1
3. To select the Input mode on the selected picture, press Input Select buttons on
the remote control.
A B
NOTE
In TV mode, you cannot select the same channels on both sides simultaneously.
You cannot select the same AV input on both sides simultaneously.
The message “Not Available” will be appeared on the screen when the
combinations of the Input modes are not acceptable.
(See the Table below for details.)
Table: Mix-and –Match of the Input Modes
Side B
TV
AV1
AV2
AV3
AV4
AV5
Side A
TV
○*
○
○
×
○
○
○
○
○
○
×
○
○
○
○
○
○
×
○
○
○
○
○
○
×
○
○
○
○
○
○
×
AV1
AV2
AV3
AV4
AV5
○
○
○
○
*You cannot select the same TV channels on both sides simultaneously.
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FUNCTION (continued)
Multi Picture Mode (continued)
2-picture mode (continued)
4. To switch to 4-picture mode, press
once.
2-4-12
The 4-picture mode is displayed on the screen.
NOTE
AV1
AV2
Each time
is pressed, the picture mode will be switched by following order.
2-4-12
2-Picture
2-Picture (1080i)*
4-Picture
12-Picture (TV mode only)
(Sub-
When receiving 1080i format of component signal, there is a mode (2-Picture(1080i))
which sub-screen is displayed inside of the large screen (Main-screen). Please
note that you cannot display the picture with component signal on Sub-screen.
screen)
*
[2-Picture (1080i) Mode]
5. To EXIT from the Multi Picture mode, press
button.
Next time you press
to activate the Multi Picture mode, it will start from 2-picture mode.
4-picture mode
You can watch 4 different pictures from live broadcasts and/or the external equipments at the same time.
NOTE
The audio comes out ONLY from side A.
You can change the channels or change Input modes on the side with ▼ (red triangle) mark.
1. To switch the ▼ location
The selected picture with red triangle mark
Press ◄►buttons on the remote control.
The ▼ mark will shift to side A and side B back-and -forth.
5
B1
B2
8
6
2. To change the channel
A
B3 11
Make sure that ▼mark is located on the side you want to make changes.
+
P
-
Side A: Press
to select channels.
Side B: Select the frame (B1~B3) that you want to make changes
with ▲▼buttons. The selected frame will be highlighted in green.
+
P
-
Press
buttons to select channels.
3. To change Input mode
Make sure that ▼mark is located on the side you want to make changes.
Side A: Press Input Select buttons on the remote control.
Side B: Select the frame (B1~B3) that you want to make changes
with ▲▼buttons. The selected frame will be highlighted in green.
Press Input Select buttons on the remote control.
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FUNCTION (continued)
Multi Picture Mode (continued)
4-picture mode (continued)
NOTE
You cannot display the picture with Component signal on Side B screens.
4. To EXIT from Multi Picture mode, press
button.
Next time you press to activate the Multi Picture mode, it will start from 4-picture mode.
5. To switch to 12-picture mode, press
button.
2-4-12
The 12-picture mode is displayed on the screen.
12-picture mode
You can check 12 different live broadcast channels on one screen.
The channels that are preset in advance (up to 200 channels) will
automatically appear in certain intervals.
1
5
9
2
6
3
7
4
8
NOTE
This mode is available only in TV mode.
10
11
12
1. To EXIT from the Multi Picture mode, press
.
Next time you press
to activate the Multi Picture Mode, it will start from 12-picture mode.
2. When you press
in this sequence, the 2-picture mode will be displayed.
2-4-12
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FUNCTION (continued)
Multi Picture Mode (continued)
Activate the Multi Picture Mode in RGB Mode
When you activate the Multi Picture mode in RGB Input, the picture will be displayed at the mode which the Sub-
screen is displayed inside of the large screen (Main-screen).
To activate Multi Picture mode, press
on the remote control.
The speaker icon
indicates the following.
The audio sounds can be heard on the side with the speaker icon.
When the speaker icon is on the Sub-screen
Change channels.
Switch the Input modes (TV and AV1~5) on the Sub-screen. (Main-screen is only for RGB Input.)
Input mode indication
1. To shift the speaker icon
, press ◄►buttons.
Main-screen (upper)
Sub screen (lower)
The speaker icon will be displayed in front of the Input mode indication.
2. To change the channel of the Sub-screen.
Make sure that
mark is located on the Sub-screen.
+
P
-
Press
to select channels.
RGB
AV1
3. To change the Input mode of the Sub-screen.
Make sure that the speaker icon is located next to the Input mode
indication of the Sub-screen (lower).
Press Input Select buttons on the remote control.
(AV1~5 are available)
(Sub-
screen)
4. To change the location of the Sub-screen.
Press ▲▼buttons. The Sub-screen will move up and down.
5. To exit from the Multi Picture mode, press
button.
NOTE
In case that the Input signal for the Sub-screen is either 1080i/50 or 1080i/60 Component signal, select “Movie” in
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“Frequency mode”. (See “Setup Menu” on
for details)
When operating Multi Picture mode, the “Power Save mode” is not available even though the Horizontal/Vertical
Sync. Signal (or any kind of Video signal) has not input for certain period of time.
To prevent the image retention of the screen, do not leave the unit with operating Multi Picture mode for long hours.
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FUNCTION (continued)
Picture Freezing
This is the useful function utilizing the characteristics of freezing picture
effectively. By pressing
button, you can change to freeze mode easily
anytime you like. Press i2t-4-a12gain to return to normal picture.
FREEZE button
There are two types of freeze mode as usage. These are possible to select at
the “Freeze Mode” from Function Menu.( 27 )
[Split]
Split:
I
It displays 2 pictures from the same source. One is active (left), while the other
is still picture (right). This is very useful in order to avoid missing or take note
necessary information, such as ingredients in cooking.
A A
[Strobe]
1
5
9
2
3
4
8
Strobe:
It displays 12 pictures from the same source. 11 of them are still, while the last
picture is active. This can be used to check such movement as swinging of
golf club and baseball bat.
6
7
10
11
12
ACTIVE
This function is also available in AV input mode besides TV mode. Refer to the
table as shown in “Recommended Signal List” on 60 .
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FUNCTION (continued)
Photo Input Function
With this Photo Input function, you can enjoy watching Photos from such devices as
Digital Still Camera and SD card on monitor along with useful features such as Slide
Show with Background Music and Movie picture.
Operating the Photo Input
1. Before operating this function, make sure to turn the power OFF /Standby.
2. Prepare the DSC (Digital Still Camera) / USB card reader/ SD card or MMC as follows.
Digital Still Camera : Set up with reference to the content about
“connecting to PC” in the user manual of DSC.
USB Card Reader
SD Card / MMC
: Insert only one memory card.
: Ensure the card is inserted in the correct direction as
indicated near the slot.
3. Connect the USB cable to the input terminal as shown (Right side), or insert the
SD card /MMC into the slot (Left side).
4. Turn ON the TV after the USB cable is connected or the SD card / MMC is inserted.
5. Press
button on the remote control to activate Photo Input mode.
(Then, turn ON the DSC. Refer to the user manual of your DSC for the timing.)
6. Each time
button is pressed, you can switch the mode as follows.
Movie Normal Screen
Photo
Left Side
Right Side
SD Card/MMC
SD MEMORY
CARD
Digital Camera
PUSH-EJECT
P
P
USB cable
USB Card Reader
OK
PH35814
Rear Panel (Left side and Right side)
Do not insert SD Card/MMC and USB cable at the same time.
NOTE
Do not insert anything other than SD Card/MMC into the slot. It could cause malfuction or damage to the slot.
Do not allow children to play around the slot.
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FUNCTION (continued)
Photo Input Function (continued)
Displaying Still Picture in Photo Mode
Thumbnail-Size Image (Index) to Full-Size Image
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
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21
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22
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30
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23
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21
25
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22
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30
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27
31
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24
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P
P
9
10
14
11
15
12
16
13
Photo Index (1st Page).
Photo Index (2nd Page)
Move to next page.
Photo Index (2nd Page)
Select the file.
OK
OK
No. 23
No. 24
28/05/03
1600x1200
28/05/03
1600x1200
Full size
Full size
File#23 is displayed.
File#24 is displayed.
When you enter the Photo Index mode, the
icon appears as the indication.
You can also select the preferred file in both Thumbnail-size and Full-size image by inputting the file directly with
numeric buttons of remote control.
Rotation Function
-ROTATE-
?
A
Photo Index (2nd Page).
Rotating a thumbnail
image to 90°.
-ROTATE-
?
OK
No. 23
A
28/05/03
1600x1200
Full size
Rotating a full size
image to 90°.
File#23 is displayed.
-ROTATE-
?
Each time
button is pressed, the picture is rotated in the sequence of the following.
180° 270° 0°
90°
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FUNCTION (continued)
Photo Input Function (continued)
Displaying Still Picture in Photo Mode (continued)
Slide Show Function
SLIDE SHOW
OK
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21
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29
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22
26
30
19
23
27
31
20
24
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No. 23
28/05/03
1600x1200
OK Start
Photo Index (2nd Page)
Select the file.
Slide Show begins.*
Slide Show is paused.
*
You can select where to start Slide Show. See “Slide Mode
the table 1.
” in
*You can also start the slide show when displaying the selected full
SLIDE SHOW
size image, press SLIDE SHOW button by pressing
button.
If the pause is left for more than a minute, the slide show restarts automatically.
If you stop the slide show halfway, the photo index page selects the file in which you stopped.
You can make specific adjustment on “Slide Effect / Slide Interval / Slide Music / Slide Mode” from “Function
Menu (2nd page)”. While operating Photo Input function, you can jump to there by pressing MENU button. Press it
again to return to the Photo Input page. (Refer to Table 1 as below.)
NOTE
Contrast will decrease automatically to reduce Image Retention if stationary images such as still
photos are left on the screen for more than 3 minutes. Please note that it is not malfunction.
Table 1. Slide Show Adjustment
Function Menu
Selection
Description
Select Slide Switching Method.
Off: No effect
1: Fade In/Out effect
2: Wipe effect
Slide Effect
Off→1→2
Slide Interval
Slide Music
5Sec.→10Sec.→30Sec.
Off→1→2
Select preferred interval times.
Select the Background Music.
Off: No sound.
1: Slow tempo music.
2: Up tempo music.
Select starting point of slide show.
1: Start from the selected file.
2: Start from 1st file.
Slide Mode
1→2
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FUNCTION (continued)
Photo Input Function (continued)
Displaying Movie Picture in Movie Mode
Thumbnail-Size Image (Index) to Full-Size Image:
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
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21
25
29
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22
26
30
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23
27
31
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24
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21
25
29
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22
26
30
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23
27
31
20
24
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2
2
or*5
9
10
14
11
15
12
16
9
10
14
11
15
12
16
13
13
Photo Index (1st Page).
Movie Index (1st Page).
Movie Index (2nd Page).
Movie Index (2nd Page)
Select the file.
or*1
or
OK
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21
25
29
18
22
26
30
19
23
27
31
20
24
28
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or *3
or *2
or
Movie starts.
Operate the Movie
with remote control
keys or Movie OSD.
After completing the
current movie, the
next Movie starts
automatically.
After completing all
of the movie files, it
automatically returns
*4
to the Index.
*1: Press ▲▼ or
*2: Press button in remote control or
button to display the operation OSD.
button (OSD) to exit from the OSD display.
*3: For the Previous button on remote control or OSD, pressing it once starts over the current movie. By
pressing it again within 2 seconds after that, you can return to the previous movie.
*4: When it moves on the unsupported file, it automatically returns to the Index.
*5: You can also select the Thumbnail-Size image by inputting file # with numeric buttons of remote control.
[Operating the Movie]
You can use the following control key to operate the movie.
3
Slow
Play
*
Fast-
Play
Stop
Rewind Pause
Next Previous Zoom
Exit
forward
AV4
AV3
RGB
HDMI2
HDMI1
Remote
Control
OSD
The movie OSD contains the file information and control keys as below.
The following indications might appear in Movie Operation OSD.
: The movie does not have sound, or this function does not support only the sound of movie.
: This function does not support the movie.
With
button on the remote control, you can switch the size of movie display between normal and double in full size mode.
NOTE
In case of displaying movie pictures,
1) If your DSC supports SD card/MMC, insert the card to the monitor directly rather than USB.
2) If your DSC is PictBridge-compatible and has a function to switch between PTP and Mass Storage connection,
change your setting to Mass Storage and then connect to Photo Input terminal so that it can be available on
both Still and Movie pictures. PTP connection can display still pictures but not movie pictures.
3) If your DSC does not support SD card / MMC or Mass Storage connection, use USB card reader to connect
with Photo Input terminal. Please note that we do not guarantee all DSC can make either or both Mass Storage
and USB card reader connection.
Comparing to movie pictures through SD card/MMC, the movie pictures using USB might have lower
performance such as dropping frames.
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FUNCTION (continued)
Photo Input Function (continued)
Other
You can select the background pattern on “Background” from “Function Menu.”
Function Menu
Selection
Description
Select preferred background pattern.
1: Striped texture of gray
2: Green checked pattern
Background
1→2
Press
button whenever you want to return from full size image to index.
button.
The file information is displayed by pressing
* The size of the image depends
on the resolution for the image.
*
Thumbnail-Size Image
Full-Size Image (Still)
Full-Size Image (Movie)
To exit from Photo Input…
You can exit from Photo Input when…
Pressing
Pressing
button in Photo Index mode, or
button in Movie mode (Index and full).
OSD Information
Operation
Message
Accessing
“Loading...” *
Loading Files
Normal
“Loading...” *
no message
Not insert USB/SD/MMC
Not available format
Abnormal
“! No Connection”
“! No Connection”
“! No Connection”
“! No File”
No File
*The message “Loading...” starts to blink automatically if it is displayed on the screen more than 5 seconds.
Specification
Digital Still Camera corresponding to DCF standard.
q
Application
Photo
USB Card Reader with the memory containing pictures had taken by
camera.
w
e
q
SD card/MMC card containing picture had taken by
camera.
q
Max number of photo file
Max number of pixel
Max number of movie file
500
8176 x 8176(DCF JPEG format)
500
Motion JPEG (avi.mov/640*480)
MPEG1 (mpg/640*480)
MPEG4 (avi,mov,mp4,asf/352*288)
PCM (Incompressible format)
ADPCM
Supported Video Format
(Extension/Max number of pixel)
Movie
Supported Audio Format
G.726
μ-LAW PCM
MPEG1-LayerII
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FUNCTION (continued)
Photo Input Function (continued)
CAUTION
The picture may not be displayed on this monitor in case of copying, viewing or editing by computers, etc.
Do not connect any apparatus other than DSC, USB card reader, and SD card/MMC to the Photo Input
connector. It causes the malfunction.
Do not connect a DSC and USB card reader with USB HUB. Pictures may not be displayed correctly, or it causes
the malfunction.
Insert only one memory even though the USB card reader has multiple slots for memory card. Pictures in
multiple memories cannot be seen at the same time.
Certain types of DSC, card readers, or SD card/MMC may not work with this Photo Input function.
DSC with low battery power may not properly display photos in this function.
Response time might vary depending on each image contents when switching pages, loading files, and playing
each movie.
Contrast will decrease automatically if stationary images such as still photos are left on the screen for more than
3 minutes.
The OSD message “! No Connection” is displayed in case of the incomplete connection with USB cable or SD
card / MMC and connection to a digital still camera or USB card reader without the memory card.
The menu items other than “Picture,” “Function,” and “Audio” are not available with grayed-out display.
The functions of the multi picture, CH selection, freeze mode, aspect, mode display, and so on are not available.
During blinking LED which indicates the access of DSC / USB card reader /SD card/ MMC, or displaying
“Loading...”, do not turn the power off/standby mode nor remove/insert USB cable and memory card.
The picture may not be displayed correctly, depending on the connecting device in case of extending the USB
cable.
PictBridge-compatible DSC can be connected to Photo Input terminal through PTP transfer, which supports still
pictures but not movie pictures. Refer to the DSC user manual for PictBridge in details.
Do not use this function other than private purposes. It might infringe copyright laws.
Back up all of the data in the memory card in case if data was lost due to unexpected accident. We do not
assume any liability for the losses by misuse or malfunction.
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FUNCTION (continued)
Audio Switching
NICAM / Sound Multiplex(including A2) (TV mode)
You can make optimum use of available audio by pressing
bottom of remote control. Audio can be switched only
if receiving NICAM and sound multiplex signals; otherwise, pressing this button will have no effect, such as when
only mono sound is received.
These can be divided into two main categories: Bilingual/Dual Sound broadcast and Stereo broadcast.
Bilingual/Dual Sound broadcast
Bilingual broadcast is the broadcast available on the main and sub languages, while dual sound broadcast is
available on the primary and secondary sounds; for example, some sports programs contain broadcast commentary
on a game as primary sound, and a commentary about a team as the secondary.
When bilingual program is received, sound mode display appears in yellow as shown. Also, when receiving NICAM
signals, NICAM display will appear.
Each time
button is pressed, the display is switched in the sequence of following.
Sound multiplex signal received
Yellow
Green
Yellow
[ ]
[ ]
NICAM signal received
Yellow
Yellow
Green
NICAM[ ]
NICAM[ ]
I
II
[ ]…Main language/Primary Sound
[
]...Sub language/Secondary Sound
▼…force mono: This selects main language or primary sound.
Stereo broadcast
With stereo broadcast, you can enjoy different sound from either side.
When a stereo program is received, sound mode display will appear in red as shown.
Also, when receiving NICAM signals, NICAM display will appear.
Press
button to switch between stereo and mono sound.
Sound multiplex signal received
Red
Green
NICAM signal received
NICAM
Red
Green
...Stereo
.....Force Mono
NOTE
Please select ▼(force mono) in case of poor reception, noise, poor stereo sound due to signal condition so that
you can receive a clear mono sound.
▽ represents the Mono broadcast.
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FUNCTION (continued)
Power Save Mode
When AV input is selected
You are provided the function to save power consumption when no signal is detected in AV input. Set to On in “Video
Power Save” from Function Menu, which leads to the power save mode in AV1 /AV2 /HDMI1 /HDMI2 and the
Refer to 27
.
about “Video Power Save”
Standby mode in other AV input. (Please see the table below for details)
When no signal is detected
When signal is input during
On in “Video Power Save”
Condition
Power Save
Standby
Indicating Lamp
AV1, AV2,
HDMI1, HDMI2
Orange
Turns On automatically.
AV3~AV5
Red
Remains as Standby mode.
When the RGB input is selected
When this unit is connected to a VESA DPMS computer, the Power Save mode (Operation mode : Off) can be set
to be activated automatically when the computer is not being used to reduce power consumption by this unit.
Horizontal
Vertical
PC signal
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
RGB sync signal
Yes
Active (normal display)
On
Blank (no display)
Off
Lights orange
Operation mode
Indicating lamp
Lights green
Returning to operating status
Operate the personal computer, or press either the INPUT SELECT button of the control panel or the RGB button
of the remote control.
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FUNCTION (continued)
DVD Player / STB Selection
You can use this remote control to operate DVD Player and Set Top Box of other
makers as well as this set. After pressing
button, press (or hold) the required
buttons to select the maker and type as shown below.
Set up hint
Example: HITACHI DVD
w
1. Set up the maker.
Press
button to indicate the DVD LED on the remote control. While the DVD
+
LED is blinking (Approx. 30 Seconds), press
and buttons.
q
2. Set up the maker type.
+
Release the button while keeping
button depressed. Then press button.
q
w
3. Confirm the setting.
After setting the maker and type, press the SUB POWER button on the remote
control. If the DVD does not switch ON, repeat step 1 and 2 using other maker
types as listed.
<“DVD” Selection>
Makers of DVD Player Set Maker
Set type
~
q e
Makers of DVD Player Set Maker
Set type
+
+
+
HITACHI
RCA
q
p
q
+
+
+
FUNAI
Mitsubishi
w
q
q
+
+
+
RED
Pioneer
Panasonic
TOSHIBA
Philips
JVC
SAMSUNG
~
ONKYO
ZENITH
THOMSON
SHINCO
SKYWORTH
BUBUKO
DENON
~
q e
e
q y
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
GREEN
YELLOW
BLUE
~
r
q r
q
+
+
~
t
q r
q
+
+
~
q w
y
q
+
+
u
q
q
q
+
+
i
q
+
+
Sony
Sharp
~
~
o
q r
q w
+
+
?
~
q w
YAMAHA
~
q w
2-4-12
<“SAT” Selection>
Makers of STB Player Set Maker
Set type
+
+
HITACHI
~
q w
q
+
+
TOSHIBA
w
q
+
+
DGTEC
e
q
+
+
Panasonic
r
q
NOTE
Please note that not all models of the listed makers can be operated using this remote control.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Before calling service technician, check the following tables first. If the problem is not be solved with the suggested procedures, contact your local
dealer. For your safety, NEVER try to repair the product by yourself.
When Following Messages Appear on the Screen
Message
Condition / Action
Page
This indicates it is in Power Save mode. (in AV/RGB mode)
The indicating lamp lights in orange.
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Power Save
,
The unit cannot detect any signals from any input terminals.
Check if the cable is connected correctly and firmly.
Check if the power of the external equipments is ON.
Check if the input selection matches the connection terminal.
Check if the PC is in Power Save mode or not.
14
16
No Sync. Signal
~
The unit receives signals not supported by the monitor.
Check if the cable is connected correctly and firmly.
Check if the input signal is compatible with the specification of the monitor.
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Invalid Scan Freq.
,
Not Available
This shows when the selected operation is not available.
This message appears when you select other than
Press button when this message appears.
button while Screen Wipe is ON.
27
Please Push [Return] button
13
25
Check Antenna
Auto Adjusting
Check the connection status when this message appears.
This indicates that it is in the process of auto adjusting.
(in RGB mode)
Symptom and Check List
Symptoms
Check list
Page
Check the Indicating lamp status (Off, Red, Green, or Orange).
Check the connection of the Power Cord and/or other cables.
Check if the Main Power of the unit or external equipments is ON.
Check if the TV mode is selected.
Check if the TV is in “Standby mode” or “Power Save mode”.
Adjust the values in “Picture menu” and “Audio menu”.
13
16
~
,
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No picture - no sound
,
Check the antenna connection and direction.
The TV station may have broadcast difficulties.
Try another channel.
13
Snowy picture-poor sound
Multiple images-normal sound
Intermittent interference
Check the antenna connection and direction.
Fine tuning the TV.
Check the connection of the external equipments.
The TV station may have broadcast difficulties.Try another channel.
13 22
,
Check if the source of interference is shielded well.
Remove those kinds of electrical devices away from the TV.
Check the volume level.
Check if the
button has been pressed or not.
19
Normal picture, but no sound
No picture - normal sound
Make sure that the headphone is NOT connected.
Check the connection of the external equipments.
Check the value level of “Brightness” and “Contrast” in
“Picture Menu”.
29 32
,
Check if the batteries are installed correctly.
The batteries might be exhausted. Replace them with new ones.
Remove all the obstructions in front of the sensor window on the unit.
10 11
The remote control does not work.
,
Check if you select the correct function by
button on the
remote control
.
Check if the buttons of the control panel can work.
Check the connection of the external equipments.
Check the “Color System” in “Setup Menu”.
14
16
Normal picture but no color-normal sound
~
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TROUBLESHOOTING (continued)
Symptom and Check List (continued)
Symptoms
Check list
Page
No picture
The Indicating lamp → Off
Check if the Power Cord is plugged into the socket firmly.
Check if the Main Power is ON.
17 18
,
Check if all the cables of the external equipments are connected
correctly and firmly.
Check if the power of the external equipments is ON.
Check if the TV/AV mode has been selected correctly.
Check if the PC is in Power Save mode or not.
Refer to “Power Save mode” and “When following messages appears on
the screen”.
No picture
The Indicating lamp → Orange
It means that the unit is in “Power Save
mode”.
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No picture
The indicating lamp → Green
Check if the signal cable is connected correctly and firmly.
Adjust the level of Brightness and Contrast lower.
14
16
~
The top of the monitor and surface of
the panel heat up.
It may happen when you use the unit for long hours. Turn off the Main
Power of the unit for a while. Please note that this is not malfunction.
57 59
,
25 57
,
,
Image cannot be displayed in the correct
position.
Press
button to check if the input signal of the displayed image is
compatible with the specification of the monitor.
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When the VCR is in special playback
features (Fast Forward or Rewind), the
screen gets dark and cannot see the
image at all.
It could happen when the VCR is connected to Component output, such
as 480i. This is not malfunction.
Try Composite output or S-video output and check the picture again.
There are some combinations of input signals that the images are not
displayed on sub pictures.
Please check the Table of “2-Picture” and “4-picture/2-picture(1080i)” for
details.
41
43
~
60
The images are not displayed on sub
pictures in “Multi Picture mode”
The display size is fixed at “FULL” when the receiving signals are
1080i/60Hz, 1080i/50Hz, 720p/60Hz, or 720p/50Hz.
Screen display size cannot be switched
correctly.
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,
Check the signal status by pressing the
control.
button on the remote
Check if the cables are connected correctly.
Check the output format of the equipments.
(Please refer to “Connecting Procedure” and “Recommended Signal
List”.)
Cannot be displayed the image from
HDMI 1 or 2.
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Symptom and Check List (continued)
Symptoms
Check list
Page
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,
,
Cannot display the image from “Photo
Input function”.
Check the connecting equipments and image format.
(Please refer to “Photo Input function”.)
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The image on the screen is moving in
an oblique direction.
25
Adjust “Horizontal Clock” and “Clock Phase”.
Adjust “Horizontal Clock”.
(PC input mode only)
The coarse horizontal stripes could be
seen in full-display mode.
(PC input mode only)
25
AAAAA
The part of the image is lacking.
(PC input mode only)
Check if the “Screen Saver” is OFF.
Try “Auto Adjust”.
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,
Check the Signal status of the PC by pressing
on the remote control.
If the Vertical Frequency of the PC is set to less than 85Hz,
adjust its level higher (up to 85Hz).
Set “Vertical Filter” to ON.
button
The horizontal stripes are moving
vertically with flickering screen.
(PC input mode only)
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(Please note that you will have lower vertical resolution with
this action.)
When the characters are displayed
on the whole screen, the vertical
stripes appear and some of the
characters are blurred.
Try “Auto Adjust”.
If the display condition is not improved with Auto Adjust,
adjust “Horizontal Clock”.
ABCDEFGHIJ
abcdefgABCDEFGabcd
ABCDEFGHIJ
abcdefgABCDEFGabcd
25
25
(PC input mode only)
When the letter string is displayed in
full-screen, all of the characters on
the screen are blurred.
Try “Auto Adjust”.
If the condition is not improved with Auto Adjust, adjust
“Clock Phase” till you get clearest image.
ABCDEFGHIJ
abcdefgABCDEFGabcd
ABCDEFGHIJ
abcdefgABCDEFGabcd
(PC input mode only)
When the small patterns are
displayed on the screen, the entire
screen is flickering.
Try “Auto Adjust”.
If the condition is not improved with Auto Adjust, adjust
“Clock Phase” till you get flicker-free display.
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(PC input mode only)
It could happen when the image with more than 512
lines (42PD8800TA) / 768 lines (55PD8800TA) of vertical
resolution is displayed.
The thickness of the letters, lines, etc
is not displayed evenly.
(PC input mode only)
Please note this is not malfunction.
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SPECIFICATION
Approx. 42 inches
Approx. 55 inches
Display dimensions
Resolution
(922 (H) x 522 (V) mm, diagonal 1059mm)
(1230 (H) x 692 (V) mm, diagonal 1412mm)
Panel
1024(H) x 1024 (V) pixels
including Optional Stand:
1134(W)x728(H)x350(D) mm
excluding Optional Stand:
1134(W)x648(H)x98(D) mm
1366 (H) x 768 (V) pixels
including Optional Stand:
1510(W)x933(H)x450(D) mm
excluding Optional Stand:
1510(W)x840(H)x105(D) mm
Net dimensions
Net weight
including Optional Stand: 43.0kg
excluding Optional Stand: 37.3kg
including Optional Stand: 73.3kg
excluding Optional Stand: 61.8kg
Temperature
Operating : 5°C to 35°C, Storage : 0°C to 40°C
Ambient
conditions
Relative humidity
Operating : 20% to 80%, Storage : 20% to 90% (non-condensing)
AC100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
Power supply
370W / <3W
480W / <3W
Power consumption/ at standby
Audio output
speaker total 36W
speaker total 36W
(VIDEO input)
AV1•2: composite video input terminal (RCA)
component video input terminal (RCA)
L/R audio input terminal (RCA)
AV3•5: composite video input terminal (RCA)
S video input terminal.
Input terminals
L/R audio input terminal (RCA)
AV4 : composite video input terminal (RCA)
L/R audio input terminal (RCA)
HDMI 1•2 : HDMI input terminal
Audio input terminal (3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack)
Photo Input : Photo Input terminal / SD card slot
Composite video: PAL, SECAM, NTSC3.58, NTSC4.43, PAL60
Component video: 480i, 576i, 480p, 576p, 720p/50, 720p/60, 1080i/50, 1080i/60
Input signals
OUTPUT (MONITOR): composite video monitor-output terminal (RCA)
OUTPUT (MONITOR): L/R audio monitor- output terminal (RCA)
OUTPUT (HEADPHONE): L/R audio monitor- output terminal (Mini-pin)
OUTPUT (SUB-WOOFER): Woofer output terminal
Output Signal
(RF input)
Input terminal / Receiving range
ANT : 75Ω Unbalanced / 44~870MHz
PAL B, G, H / I / D, K
SECAM B, G / D, K / K1
NTSC-M
RF Video System
(RGB input)
Analog RGB input terminal (D-sub 15-pin)
Input terminals
Input signals
Audio input terminal (3.5mm Stereo Mini Jack)
0.7 V/1.0 Vp-p, analog RGB (Recommended Signal)
H/V separate, TTL level [2KΩ]
H/V composite, TTL level [2KΩ]
Sync on green, 0.3 Vp-p [75Ω]
Sync signals
The monitor takes at least 30 minutes to attain the status of optimal picture quality.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
Signal Input
RGB terminal (D-sub 15-pin connector)
Pin
Input signal
1
2
3
R
G or sync on green
B
4
5
6
No connection
No connection
R.GND
When different kinds of input signals are
simultaneously input to the monitor via a graphics
board or the like, the monitor will automatically select
the signals in the following priority order:
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
G.GND
B.GND
No connection
GND
No connection
[SDA]
Sync signal type
H/V separate sync.
H/V composite sync.
sync.on Green *
Priority
1
2
3
H. sync or H/V composite sync
V.sync. [V.CLK]
[SCL]
* Even in the case of the recommended signals shown
on the following page, there may be instances when
correct display is not possible. In this case, use H/V
separate sync, H/V composite sync.
S-input connector pin specifications
Pin
Input signal
1
Y
2
3
4
Y-GND
C
C-GND
GND
Frame
Photo-input connector pin specifications
Pin
Input signal
1
2
5V
DM
3
DP
4
GND
HDMI connector pin specifications
Pin
Input signal
Pin
Input signal
TMDS Clock Shield
TMDS Clock-
CEC
1
TMDS Data2+
11
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
TMDS Data2 Shield
TMDS Data2-
TMDS Data 1+
TMDS Data1 Shield
TMDS Data1-
TMDS Data0+
TMDS Data0 Shield
TMDS Data0-
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
Reserved(N.C. on device)
SCL
SDA
DDC/CED Ground
+5V Power
Hot Plug Detect
10
TMDS Clock+
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
Recommended Signal List
With HDMI input
Signal mode
Horizontal
frequency
(kHz)
Dot clock
frequency
(MHz)
No.
Remarks
EIA-861B
Signal
Name
VGA
Vertical
Resolution
frequency (Hz)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
640 X 480
720(1440) X 576
720(1440) X 480
720 X 576
59.94
50.00
59.94
50.00
59.94
50.00
60.00
50.00
60.00
31.47
15.63
15.73
31.25
31.47
28.13
33.75
37.50
45.00
25.18
27.00
27.00
27.00
27.00
74.25
74.25
74.25
74.25
576i
480i
576p
EIA-861B
EIA-861B
EIA-861B
EIA-861B
EIA-861B
EIA-861B
EIA-861B
EIA-861B
480p
720 X 480
1080i/50
1080i/60
720p/50
720p/60
1920 X 1080
1920 X 1080
1280 X 720
1280 X 720
With RGB input
Signal mode
Horizontal
frequency
(kHz)
Dot clock
frequency
(MHz)
No.
Remarks
Signal
Name
Vertical
Resolution
frequency (Hz)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
640 X 400
640 X 480
864 X 480
640 X 480
640 X 480
640 X 480
800 X 600
800 X 600
800 X 600
800 X 600
800 X 600
1024 X 768
1024 X 768
1024 X 768
1024 X 768
1152 X 864
1280 X 1024
1280 X 1024
1280 X 1024
1600 X 1200
1600 X 1200
1600 X 1200
640 X 480
832 X 624
1024 X 768
1152 X 870
1280 X 768
1280 X 768
1280 X 768
1366 X 768
70.08
59.94
59.94
72.81
75.00
85.01
56.25
60.32
72.19
75.00
85.06
60.00
70.07
75.03
85.00
75.00
60.02
75.03
85.02
60.00
75.00
85.00
66.67
74.55
74.93
75.06
59.833
69.997
59.876
60.015
31.47
31.47
31.47
37.86
37.50
43.27
35.16
37.88
48.08
46.88
53.67
48.36
56.48
60.02
68.68
67.50
63.98
79.98
91.15
75.00
93.75
106.25
35.00
49.72
60.24
68.68
47.986
56.137
47.776
47.712
25.18
25.18
34.24
31.50
31.50
36.00
36.00
40.00
50.00
49.50
56.25
65.00
75.00
78.75
94.50
108.00
108.00
135.00
157.50
162.00
202.50
229.50
30.24
57.28
80.00
100.00
81.00
94.760
79.50
85.50
VGA
W-VGA
WVGA type : On
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
VESA
Macintosh
W-XGA
W-XGA
WXGA Mode : 1280x768
WXGA Mode : 1366x768
The type of video board or connecting cable used may not allow for correct displays adjustment of Horizontal Position, Vertical Position,
Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase.
The monitor may fail to display an animation image correctly when a signal having a vertical frequency of 85Hz or higher is input to it.
The monitor differentiates the signal modes according to the horizontal and vertical frequencies and the horizontal and vertical sync
signal polarities. Note that different signals having all these elements alike may be handled as the same signal.
Displaying images with more than 512 lines (42PD8800TA) / 768 lines (55PD8800TA) of vertical resolution at Full diplay (compressed
display) can result in the interpolation of stripes.
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Recommended Signal List (continued)
With Multi Picture Function
2-Picture
Input terminal
AV1~AV5
PAL NTSC3.58
SECAM NTSC4.43 576p
AV1, AV2
480i 720p/50 1080i/50
480p 720p/60 1080i/60
TELE
TEXT
576i
Sub
TV
Main
TV
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PAL, SECAM
NTSC3.58/4.43
576i, 576p
480i, 480p
720p/50, 60
1080i/50, 60
AV1
~AV5
AV1
AV2
(○ : Available)
4-Picture / 2-Picture(1080i)*
Input terminal
AV1~AV5
PAL NTSC3.58
AV1, AV2
TELE
TEXT
576i
480i
720p/50 1080i/50
Sub
TV
Main
SECAM NTSC4.43 576p
480p 720p/60 1080i/60
TV
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○
PAL, SECAM
NTSC3.58/4.43
576i, 576p
480i, 480p
1080i/50, 60*
720p/50, 60
AV1
~AV5
AV1
AV2
(○ : Available)
With Picture Freezing Function
Split
○
○
○
○
Strobe
TV
PAL, SECAM
NTSC3.58/4.43
576i
○
○
○
○
○
480i
○
576p
○
480p
○
720p/50, 60
1080i/50, 60
HDMI
○
○
RGB
(○ : Available)
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