Microtek Flat Panel Television MHP1 HD User Manual
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PLASMA DISPLAY  
USER MANUAL  
MHP1-HD  
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42" PLASMA DISPLAY  
Safety Precaution  
Before you use the Plasma Display Panel (PDP), be sure to read the following safety precautions, which  
detail the proper operation of the PDP and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to users or  
equipment.  
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TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM DANGEROUS VOLTAGES, DO NOT REMOVE  
THE FRONT OR BACK COVER. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE INSIDE. CONSULT  
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL FOR MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE.  
1. Read all safety and operating instructions before operating the product.  
2. Retain all safety and operating instructions for future reference.  
3. Unplug this product from the power outlet before cleaning it or performing any maintenance. Do not  
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use only a soft, damp cloth for cleaning.  
4. Do not use this product near water, for instance, near a bathtub, wash basin, kitchen sink, or  
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.  
5. Do not place this product on a slippery, slanted, or any other unstable surface. The product may  
slide or fall, causing serious injury to people as well as serious damage to the product. Use only  
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the  
product.  
6. Move the product on a suitable cart or trolley, with care and caution. Quick stops, excessive force,  
and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.  
7. Do not use attachments or accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may  
cause safety hazards.  
8. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the  
product and to protect it from overheating; these openings must not be blocked or covered. Never  
block the openings by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product  
should not be placed in an enclosed installation such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper  
ventilation is provided, or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.  
9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through its openings as they may touch dangerous  
voltage points or short-circuit parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of  
any kind on the product.  
10. Use a power source only with a power rating specified on the marking label. If you are not sure of  
the type of power supply in your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.  
11. This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, i.e., a plug having a third  
(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you  
are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug by removing the third pin.  
12. Place and route the power supply cord such that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items  
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the cord near the power plugs,  
convenience receptacles, and at the point where it exits from the product.  
13. If an outdoor antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable  
system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static  
charges.  
14. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and  
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the power outlet and disconnect the antenna or  
cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power surges.  
15. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or power  
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outdoor antenna  
system, extreme care should be taken to keep them from touching such power lines or circuits, as  
contact with them might be fatal.  
16. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
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17. Unplug this product from the power outlet and consult qualified service personnel for servicing  
under the following conditions:  
a) If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
b) If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.  
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
d) If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only  
those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other  
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to  
restore the product to its normal operation.  
e) If the product has been damaged after falling or being dropped  
f) If the product appears to be operating abnormally.  
18. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts that  
are specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized  
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
19. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform  
safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.  
20. The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
21. If you smell or see smoke coming from the product, turn off the product and disconnect the power  
plug from the mains immediately. Contact a service center right away. If you continue to operate the  
device under abnormal conditions, it may cause fire or you may receive an electric shock.  
22. Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes flaws on the surface of the screen.  
23. Recommendations to avoid or minimize phosphor burn-in: Like all phosphor-based display devices  
and all other gas plasma displays, plasma monitors can be susceptible to phosphor burn-in under  
certain circumstances. Certain operating conditions, such as the continuous display of a static image  
over a prolonged period of time, can result in phosphor burn if proper precautions are not taken. To  
protect your investment in this plasma monitor, please adhere to the following guidelines and  
recommendations to minimize the occurrence of image burn:  
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Always enable and use your computer’s screen saver function during use with a computer input  
source.  
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Display moving images whenever possible.  
Change the position of the menu display from time to time.  
Always turn off the monitor when you are finished using it.  
24. If the plasma monitor is in long-term use or continuous operation, take the following measures to  
reduce the likelihood of phosphor burn:  
Lower the brightness and contrast levels as much as possible without impairing image readability.  
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Display an image with maximum number of colors and color gradations (for instant color  
photographs).  
Create image content with minimal contrast between light and dark areas, for example white  
characters on black backgrounds. Use complementary or pastel colors whenever possible.  
Avoid displaying images with few colors and distinct, sharply defined borders between colors.  
NOTE: Burn-in is not covered by the warranty.  
25. This monitor has been designed pursuant to the FCC class B Rules This is to prevent reception  
problems for radio receivers.  
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Keep the monitor away from radio receivers.  
Adjust radio antennas such that the monitor does not receive interference.  
The antenna cable of radio receivers should be kept away from the monitor.  
Use a coaxial cable for the antenna.  
You can check if this monitor influences radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than  
the monitor.  
If you find a problem receiving radio when using the monitor, make sure that you follow all the  
instructions mentioned above.  
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Table of Contents  
Preface ................................................................................................................. 2  
Safety Precautions................................................................................................ 3  
CHAPTER 1  
AboutYour PDP .................................................................................................... 7  
Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 8  
Front View ....................................................................................................................... 9  
Rear Connectors.............................................................................................................. 10  
Remote Control ............................................................................................................... 11  
CHAPTER 2  
Setting Up the PDP ............................................................................................. 12  
Before Using Your PDP .................................................................................................... 12  
Installing the Speakers ..................................................................................................... 13  
CHAPTER 3  
Making Connections ........................................................................................... 15  
Connecting Power ..................................................................................................... 15  
Viewing TV from Aerial Signals................................................................................... 16  
Connecting Cable for an Antenna or Cable TV ................................................... 16  
Connecting a Cable TV Box ............................................................................ 17  
Connecting External Devices to Your PDP ..................................................................... 18  
Connecting to a VCR ..................................................................................... 19  
Connecting to a DVD Player ........................................................................... 20  
Connecting to a Camcorder or Video Game Set .................................................. 21  
Connecting to a DTV Receiver (Set-Top Box) .................................................... 22  
Connecting to a Second PDP or Monitor ........................................................... 23  
Connecting to a Personal Computer.................................................................. 24  
Specifications for Computer Modes ........................................................... 25  
CHAPTER 4  
Getting Started................................................................................................... 26  
Turning the PDP On ........................................................................................................ 26  
Selecting the Input Source ................................................................................................ 26  
Selecting the TV Input Source..................................................................................... 26  
Selecting the Video Input Source ................................................................................. 27  
Selecting the TV System .................................................................................................. 27  
Scanning for Channels ..................................................................................................... 27  
Adding/Deleting Channels .......................................................................................... 28  
Changing Channels.................................................................................................... 28  
Channel Return ......................................................................................................... 28  
Adjusting the Volume ...................................................................................................... 28  
Changing the Screen Size ................................................................................................. 29  
Selecting Stereo/SAP Broadcasts ....................................................................................... 29  
Muting the Sound ........................................................................................................... 29  
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CHAPTER 5  
Using the PDP’s Features .................................................................................... 30  
Navigating the Menu ....................................................................................................... 30  
Optimizing the Picture – Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Sharpness, Mode, Swap........... 31  
Adjusting the Sound – Volume, Mute, Bass, Treble, Balance................................................. 32  
Selecting Input Source – HDTV, YCbCr, Video 1 or 2, TV1 or 2, S-Video 1 or 2, VGA, DVI ... 33  
Adjusting TV Settings – Antenna, System, MTS, Scan, Edit, Preview .................................... 34  
Adjusting PC Display Settings – Auto, Clock, Phase, H Position, V Position,  
Contrast, Brightness ........................................................................................................ 35  
Viewing Picture-in-Picture (PIP).......................................................................................... 36  
Opening a PIP Window .............................................................................................. 37  
Selecting PIP Input Source .......................................................................................... 37  
Changing the Location of the PIP Window..................................................................... 38  
Alternating the PIP and Main Screen Sources................................................................. 38  
Changing the Aspect Ratio – Normal, Wide, Fill, Zoom ......................................................... 39  
PDP Setup – Language, CC Type, V-Chip, Color Temp, Sleep, Default.................................... 40  
Setting the Sleep Timer .............................................................................................. 41  
Using the Closed Captions.......................................................................................... 41  
Using the V-Chip Parental Control................................................................................ 42  
Using the V-Chip ................................................................................................ 42  
A. Turning the V-Chip on ............................................................................... 42  
B. Changing the PIN code............................................................................... 42  
TV Rating .......................................................................................................... 43  
Movie Rating ...................................................................................................... 44  
CHAPTER 6  
Appendix ............................................................................................................ 45  
Care and Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 45  
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 46  
Specifications ................................................................................................................. 47  
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42" PLASMA DISPLAY  
CHAPTER 1  
AboutYour PDP  
Congratulations on your purchase of the 42" Plasma Display Panel (PDP). Your new PDP incorporates  
the latest plasma technology, along with a variety of options for connecting an input source and an  
easy-to-use on screen display (OSD) to help you in fine-tuning your viewing experience. The PDP with  
an attached optional tuner module supports the latest digital TV standards, including high-definition  
digital TV (HDTV), while, multilayer on-screen menus give you control and access to the various PDP  
features. The PDP is also designed to be versatile to meet your viewing needs and fit neatly into any  
room. It can be mounted on a wall or a stand.  
Key features:  
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World-wide multistandard video support for NTSC, PAL, or SECAM systems  
High-performance panel with 10-bit output format  
Inverse 3:2 NTSC/2:2 PAL pulldown for a smoother, superior picture  
Picture In Picture (PIP) support  
Easy PIP swap and PIP placement, with built in de-interlace  
Multilayer on-screen display menus  
Progressive and interlaced component video inputs: 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i  
Auto detection of input format with programmable input window  
Auto clock-phase adjustment  
Auto input timing mode detection  
V-Chip function for parental control of content  
Closed Caption function  
Picture Effects  
Plasma displays provide you with an excellent viewing experience, providing images of high quality and  
high resolution. The picture remains bright and vibrant under all types of lighting conditions; the image  
is smooth and even because there are no visible scan lines.  
The PDP not only supports the latest digital technologies, it also offers the means to view the type of  
high-quality images that only HDTV and DVD can provide. The color is rich and realistic, with a  
spectrum of literally millions of color variations, far beyond what a conventional TV or even an LCD can  
offer. Your 42-inch plasma display takes the plasma technology a step further with pixel enhancement  
and color space converters. The digital comb filter eliminates blurred edges, so that the picture remains in  
sharp focus at all times.  
Wide viewing angles let you watch comfortably from anywhere in the room, and the wide 16:9 aspect  
ratio takes full advantage of the large screen, especially for viewing HDTV, which also uses the same  
aspect ratio. And because many TV programs continue to broadcast in the narrower 4:3 aspect ratio, the  
PDP also includes aspect ratio conversion to automatically convert to a 16:9 aspect ratio.  
Picture features:  
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3D Motion de-interlace, 3D comb filter (NTSC), 3D noise reduction  
Processing and reduction of 3D jagged edges  
Auto Film Mode detection with inverse 3:2 NTSC/2:2 PAL pull down  
Color Transient Improvement (CTI)/Luma Transient Improvement (LTI)  
Proprietary pixel enhancement technology  
4:3 image display on 16:9 output and aspect ratio conversion  
Frame rate up/down conversion  
Built-in programmable color space converters to enhance color performance  
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Package Contents  
Ensure that the following items are included in your package. If there are any damaged or missing parts,  
contact customer service.  
Two AAA batteries  
(for use with remote control)  
Remote control  
PDP with base stand attached  
User Manual  
Power cable  
Accessories for PDP Speakers  
Speakers for the PDP are included in your  
plasma display as standard accessories.  
Make sure that the following items are  
included after you have unpacked your  
speakers.  
Screws (8)  
Speakers (2)  
Cable clamps (2)  
Speaker cables (2)  
Speaker brackets (4)  
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Front View  
The following illustration shows the components on the front side of the PDP.  
SOURCE  
MENU  
VOL  
CH  
SOURCE button  
Power indicator  
Press this button to switch between source signals:  
HDTV (YPbPr), S-Video 1, Video 1, TV1  
YCbCr, S-Video 2, Video 2, and TV2 (optional)  
Indicates when the power is on.  
Standby state — Red  
Operating state — Green  
Warm up state – Orange  
MENU button  
Press this button to open the on-screen menu.  
IR receiver  
Point the remote control at the IR (Infrared Remote)  
receiver to operate the PDP.  
VOL (–/+) button  
Press VOL+ to increase the volume.  
Press VOL – to decrease the volume.  
Base unit*  
CH ( / ) button  
Press CH to increase the channel number.  
Press CH to decrease the channel number.  
(Power/Standby) button  
Press this button to turn on the PDP or switch the  
PDP to standby mode.  
* The base unit you receive will depend on the  
configuration of the PDP purchased.  
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Rear Connectors  
The following illustration show the connectors on the rear side of the PDP.  
DVI In  
S-Video 1 and S-Video 2  
Connects to devices such as a DVD player, set top  
box, or computer with a DVI interface cable.  
Connects to the S-Video output port from devices  
such as a DVD player or VCR using an S-Video  
cable.  
RS232 In  
Video Out  
For Factory use only. Do not make any connections  
to this port.  
Connects to the video input of a second PDP or  
monitor or to devices such as a VCR or DVD  
recorder using a composite video cable.  
VGA In  
Connects to computer using a VGA cable.  
Audio Out (L, R)  
Connects to the audio input of the input source  
Component Video (Y, Cb, Cr)/Audio (L, R)  
Connects to video output from devices such as a  
DVD player, set top box, or cable TV box using a  
YCbCr (Component video) cable and audio cables.  
using audio cables.  
Audio In  
Connects to computer audio output.  
Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr)/Audio (L, R)  
Connects to video output from devices such as a  
DVD player, set top box, or high-definition TV  
(HDTV) using a YPbPr (Component video) cable and  
audio cables.  
Speaker Out  
Connects to auxiliary stereo speakers.  
Antenna In  
Connects to an antenna or a cable box with a coaxial  
Audio (L, R)  
antenna cable.  
Connects to the audio output of the input source  
using audio cables.  
Power Switch  
This is the master power switch to turn power on or  
Video 1 and Video 2  
off.  
Connects to the composite video outputs of devices  
such as a VCR or DVD player using a Standard  
composite (AV) cable.  
Power Connector  
Connects to the power cord.  
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Remote Control  
POWER ( ):  
Press to turn the PDP on and off.  
TV/VIDEO:  
Selects main source signals.  
CHANNEL NUMBERS:  
Use these buttons to input the channel  
number directly.  
DISPLAY:  
Displays the  
source and channel information.  
BACK:  
Returns to the previously viewed channel.  
MUTE:  
Enables or disables audio.  
MENU:  
SLEEP:  
Sets a time interval after which the  
PDP powers off (0, 30, 60, 90, 120  
minutes).  
Opens or exit on-screen menu.  
WIDE:  
Sets the aspect ratios. (Normal, Wide,  
Zoom, Fill).  
CAPTION:  
Press to enable closed captions and  
teletext mode (OFF, CC1, CC2, CC3,  
CC4, T1, T2, T3, T4).  
CH : Moves up to the next channel.  
CH : Moves down to the next channel.  
VOL+: Increases the volume.  
VOL–: Lowers the volume.  
PREVIEW:  
Enables you to preview channels in  
nine thumbnail windows.  
ENTER:  
Enters settings or executes a command.  
4-Way Arrow buttons ( / / / ):  
CH SCAN:  
Auto scan TV channels.  
Used for navigating the OSD menus (up,  
down, left and right) or for adjusting the  
settings when OSD menu is present.  
ANT/CABLE:  
Selects TV source (antenna, cable TV).  
PIP:  
MTS:  
Multi-Channel Sound selection (Mono,  
Stereo, SAP).  
Press to enable PIP (Picture In Picture)  
mode.  
SOURCE:  
Press to select the source signal for the PIP  
window.  
POSITION:  
Press to change the position of the PIP  
window.  
SWAP:  
Alternates main screen and PIP window  
input sources.  
Inserting Remote Control Batteries  
Effective Operating Range  
For best results, point the remote control directly  
at the PDP and make sure nothing is blocking the  
signal from the remote control to the PDP.  
Remove the cover from  
the remote control  
battery compartment.  
Insert two AAA batteries  
into the compartment,  
aligned according to the  
correct polarity.  
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Replace the cover.  
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CHAPTER 2  
Setting Up the PDP  
This section explains how to install the PDP, connect it to power, and connect it to an antenna or TV  
cable to view TV programs. It also explains how to connect to various audio/video devices using the  
inputs located on the rear panel of the PDP.  
Before Using Your PDP  
Follow these guidelines when placing your PDP:  
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Use only the stand (or wall mount unit) or mounting kit made especially for the PDP to mount the  
PDP.  
Improper installation (or incorrect mounting steps) could result in damage to the PDP or injury to the  
installer.  
Ensure that the PDP has adequate ventilation. Do not block the ventilation slots, and do not place  
the rear of the PDP too close to a wall or furniture.  
Do not use the PDP in locations where there are extremes of temperature. Do not place the PDP in  
direct sunlight.  
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Do not expose the PDP to excessive humidity or dust.  
Do not place the PDP in locations where it may come in contact with water or liquids.  
Do not place the PDP on furniture that is unstable. The PDP could fall, causing harm to others, and  
damage to the PDP.  
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Do not place objects on the PDP.  
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Installing the Speakers  
Two side-mounted speakers are included in the PDP package. Follow the steps to mount the speakers  
and connect them to the speaker outputs on the rear panel of the PDP:  
1. Before beginning, make sure the main power switch on the PDP’s rear panel is switched off.  
2. The screws for the speakers are already installed in the PDP. Remove the four screws from the left  
and right edges of the rear panel, as indicated in the diagram below.  
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3. Two speaker brackets are provided for each speaker,  
along with two screws for each bracket. Attach the  
brackets to the rear of each speakers, then tighten with  
a screwdriver.  
4. To fasten the speakers to the PDP unit, align each speaker with the holes on the rear side of the  
PDP. Reinsert the screws removed from the panel in step one, then tighten.  
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5. Connect the speaker cables to the Speaker Out connectors on the rear panel of the PDP and the  
connectors on the speakers .  
The speaker connectors and the cables are color coded according to polarity (red for +, black for –).  
Match these colors and polarities when connecting the speaker cables. If connections are not made  
correctly, the sound will lack fidelity and have a weak bass.  
Each speaker has a cable with two jacks at each end. The connectors on the speakers and the rear  
of the PDP have tabs. To insert cable jacks, first press on the tab, then insert the cable jacks.  
Release the tabs to secure the cable jacks.  
Tab  
6. To keep the cables behind the PDP neat and in place, you can secure them with the supplied cable  
clamps.  
Warning:  
When moving the PDP panel, hold the main PDP unit. Do not hold the speakers in case they are not  
fixed to the panel securely.  
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CHAPTER 3  
Making Connections  
Follow the instructions in this section to connect your PDP to various audio/video devices, or to view  
TV programming from an aerial signal, cable box, or a digital set-top box.  
Connecting Power  
A master power switch is located at the rear of the PDP to completely turn power on and off. After  
connecting the power cord, you can control the PDP’s power with this switch. For everyday use, you  
can quickly and conveniently turn the PDP on or put it in standby mode by pressing the POWER ( )  
button on the remote control.  
1. Plug the power cord into the power connector on the rear of the PDP unit.  
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a wall socket.  
Power switch  
To turn on the PDP:  
1. Switch the power of the PDP to on. The power indicator on the front panel should stay in standby  
(lights in red) status.  
2. Press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control or on the PDP to turn on the PDP.  
When the PDP is turned on, the power indicator changes from red to green; the PDP begins to  
detect the previously set input signal source. When an input signal source is detected, the source  
will be displayed on the PDP screen. If no signal is detected, a “No input signal” message will be  
displayed on the PDP screen  
To turn off the PDP:  
1. Press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control or on the PDP to turn off the PDP.  
When the PDP is turned off, the power indicator then changes to red, indicating the PDP is in  
standby mode. You can leave the PDP in this state or switch the power to the “OFF” position.  
Disconnect the power cord when the PDP is not used for an extended period of time.  
2. Disconnect the power cord from the PDP.  
NOTE:  
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Only use the provided power cable. The cable includes a three-prong grounded plug. To keep  
power properly grounded, use an appropriate outlet or converter plug.  
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Use only the indicated voltages (AC 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz) to avoid fire or electric shock.  
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ViewingTV from Aerial Signals  
You can receive aerial signals in two ways: 1) Receive direct aerial TV signals,  
or 2) receive signals from a cable connected to a rooftop antenna. If you wish to  
view direct aerial TV signals, you should set the PDP source to ANT by pushing  
the ANT/CABLE button on the remote control or in the PDP Source on-screen  
menu. For more information, see “Adjusting the PDP Settings,” in Chapter 5.  
Connecting Cable for an Antenna or Cable TV  
Connect the coaxial cable from a VHF antenna or from the cable TV provider, as shown in the following  
illustration:  
Antenna  
Connecting  
Coaxial cable  
NOTE:  
For optimum picture quality, you may need to adjust the direction of the rooftop antenna. Contact your  
dealer for assistance if the antenna is installed incorrectly.  
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Connecting a Cable TV Box  
You can watch cable TV programming after having subscribed to your local cable TV service. TV  
programs can only be viewed when a cable TV box or tuner is connected to the PDP. Contact your local  
cable TV provider for more information on the services available in your area. When a cable TV box is  
connected to the PDP, channels can be selected using the box, not the PDP.  
A cable TV box should be connected to either the Antenna In port, or to a video input port (Video 1 or  
Video 2). Ensure that the PDP is switched off and unplugged from the wall when connecting a cable TV  
box. See the section below for a detailed description of connection options.  
A.Antenna connection  
1. Connect a coaxial antenna cable from the cable TV box antenna output port, to the TV antenna  
input port.  
2. Select channel 3 or channel 4, using the channel switching control on the cable TV box.  
3. Tune the TV channel to the same channel as the cable TV box.  
4. Select a channel to view, using the channel switching control on the cable TV box.  
B. Video connection  
1. Connect standard AV cables from the video/audio outputs on the cable box, to the video input port  
(video 1 or video 2), and audio input ports on the PDP.  
2. Switch on the power to the PDP, and then press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control or  
on the PDP to turn the PDP on.  
3. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or the SOURCE button on the PDP unit to  
display a list of available input sources.  
4. Use the UP/DOWN buttons on the remote control to select the appropriate input source (video 1 or  
video 2)  
5. Select a channel to view, using the channel switching control on the cable TV box.  
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Connecting External Devices toYour PDP  
You can connect many types of audio visual and entertainment devices to the PDP.  
Most audio/video devices offer a choice of several connection types. The most common types are  
Standard composite (AV) cable, S-Video cable, and Component cable (YCbCr/YPbPr). S-Video provides  
higher quality picture transmission than composite cable, and Component cable (YCbCr/YPbPr) provides  
the highest quality picture transmission. Some devices, including projectors, computers, and set-top  
boxes, also have DVI interfaces.  
You may choose any of the connection types offered on a device, based on the convenience or quality  
of the connection type.  
Prior to making any connections to your PDP, ensure that the power switch at the rear of the PDP is  
switched off. Please note that the cables mentioned in this section are not included with your PDP  
package.  
NOTE:  
•
The examples given in this manual reflect common connection types. Actual connection types may  
vary according to model. Refer to the user manual for the device if you need additional assistance.  
•
Do not connect devices to both Video 1 or Video 2 and S-Video connections at the same time. If  
you connect devices to both the composite video and S-video connections, the S-video connection  
overrides the other connection.  
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Connecting to a VCR  
After connecting a VCR to the PDP, you can view VHS tapes, record a TV channel you are watching, or  
record from one channel while watching another. You can also connect the TV cable to the VCR and use  
the VCR connection to view TV programming.  
To connect a VCR to the PDP:  
Connect the audio and video cables from the VCR to the PDP, using one of the connections below.  
A. Connect the Standard composite (AV) cable video jack to the Video 1 or Video 2 connectors on the  
PDP. Connect the audio jacks to the Audio R/L connectors. Standard composite (AV) is color coded.  
Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red.  
B. Connect the S-Video cable to the S-Video 1 or S-Video 2 on the PDP. S-Video cable does not  
include audio. The audio cable (L/R) should be separately connected between the audio connectors  
on the VCR and the PDP.  
To watch video programs:  
1. Turn on the PDP.  
2. Turn on your VCR, then inset a video tape into the VCR. Consult the user manual of the VCR if  
needed.  
3. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or the SOURCE button on the PDP unit to view  
and set input sources. Select Video 1, Video 2, S-Video 1, or S-Video 2, depending on the  
connection you have made between the VCR and the PDP.  
4. Press the PLAY button to watch the video program.  
ViewingTV through the VCR:  
If you have routed a TV cable through the VCR, you will need to set the VCR output and the TV source  
before viewing cable programming. Most VCRs are set according to the procedure defined below.  
However, you may need to consult your VCR user manual for specific instructions.  
1. Set the VCR output to channel 3 or 4.  
2. Tune the TV to the same channel as the VCR.  
NOTE:  
•
Do not place the VCR  
too close to the PDP,  
as this may cause  
picture interference.  
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B
•
Avoid pausing or  
freezing an image on  
the PDP while  
watching movies on  
the VCR to prevent  
burn in of the plasma  
screen. Burn in occurs  
when lasting  
impressions are left on  
the screen from still  
images being displayed  
for a long period of  
time.  
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Connecting to a DVD Player  
Connect a DVD player to the PDP to view DVD discs. If you have a DVD recorder, you can record a TV  
channel you are watching, or record from one channel while watching another. You can also connect the  
TV cable to the DVD and use the DVD connection to view TV programming.  
To connect a DVD player to the PDP:  
Connect the audio and video cables from the DVD player to the PDP, using one of the connections  
below.  
A. Connect the Standard composite (AV) cable video jack to the Video 1 or Video 2 connectors on the  
PDP. Connect the audio jacks to the Audio R/L connectors. Standard composite (AV) is color  
coded. Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red.  
B. Connect the S-Video cable to the S-Video 1 or S-Video 2 on the PDP. S-Video cable does not  
include audio. The audio cable (L/R) should be separately connected between the audio connectors  
on the DVD player and the PDP.  
C. Connect the YCbCr (component video) cable to the YCbCr input on the PDP. The YCbCr cable is  
color coded green, red, and blue. YCbCr cable does not include audio. The audio cable (L/R) should  
be separately connected between the audio connectors on the DVD player and the PDP.  
To watch DVD programs:  
1. Turn on the PDP.  
2. Turn on your DVD player, then inset a DVD into the DVD player.  
3. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or the SOURCE button on the PDP unit to view  
and set input sources. Select Video 1, Video 2, S-Video 1, S-Video 2, or YCbCr, depending on the  
connection you have made between the DVD player and the PDP.  
4. Press the PLAY button to watch the DVD program.  
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Connecting to a Camcorder or Video Game Set  
Connecting to a camcorder enables you to play and view videos directly from the camcorder without  
transferring first to another tape or disk. Connecting to a video game set enables you to play video  
games and enjoy high quality graphics and on the large, colorful picture of the PDP.  
Both camcorders and video game sets generally use composite video connections.  
To connect a camcorder or video game set to the PDP:  
Connect the Standard composite (AV) cable video jack to the Video 1 or Video 2 connectors on the  
PDP. Connect the audio jacks to the Audio R/L connectors. Standard composite (AV) cable is color  
coded. Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red.  
To view videos or play video games:  
1. Turn on the PDP.  
2. Turn on your camcorder or video game set, then inset a tape into the camcorder or video game set.  
3. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or the SOURCE button on the PDP unit to view  
and set input sources. Select Video 1, or Video 2, depending on the connection you have made  
between the camcorder or video game set and the PDP.  
Or  
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Connecting to a DTV Receiver (Set-Top Box)  
Digital TV (DTV) broadcasting is now available in many areas, and the PDP supports DTV technology  
needed to receive DTV broadcasting. With DTV broadcasting, you can enjoy high definition picture, a  
wide 16:9 aspect ratio, and Dolby Digital surround sound.  
Most DTV services provide you with a digital set-top box. These digital set-top boxes usually use  
component video (YPbPr) connections  
To connect a DTV receiver (set-top box) to the PDP:  
Connect the YPbPr (component video) cable to the YPbPr input on the PDP. YPbPr cable is color coded  
green, red, and blue; YPbPr cable does not include audio. The audio cable (L/R) should be separately  
connected between the audio connectors on the DTV receiver and the PDP.  
Alternatively, you can use composite video to connect to the Video 1 or Video 2 connections or S-  
Video cable to connect to the S-Video 1 or S-Video 2 connectors on the rear of the PDP.  
To receive DTV broadcasting programs:  
1. Turn on the PDP.  
2. Turn on the set-top box. Consult the user manual for the DTV set-top box if you need additional  
information.  
3. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or the SOURCE button on the PDP unit to view  
and set input sources. Select HDTV (YPbPr), Video 1, Video 2, S-Video 1 or S-Video 2 depending  
on the connection you have made between the set-top box and the PDP.  
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Connecting to a Second PDP or Monitor  
You can send output from the PDP to a second PDP or other video device by connecting a composite  
video cable from the TV1 and Video 1 outputs on the rear of the PDP.  
To connect to a second PDP follow these steps:  
1. Connect the Video Out output of the PDP to the video input of the secondary device using a  
composite video cable. Connect the audio (white and red) to Audio Out (L, R) connectors.  
2. Turn on the PDP and the second PDP or monitor.  
3. Set the second PDP to receive composite video input. Refer to the user manual of the second PDP  
or monitor for further details.  
NOTE:  
•
•
The output displayed on a second PDP is the same as the current input of the PDP.  
You can only connect to a second PDP using the Video Out/Audio Out connectors and composite  
cable.  
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Connecting to a Personal Computer  
You can use the PDP as a monitor for your PC. VGA is the most common type of computer connection;  
however, some computers also include DVI connections.  
To connect to a personal computer, follow these steps:  
1. Connect the VGA or DVI cable from the computer to the VGA In or DVI In connections on the rear  
of the PDP unit.  
2. For audio, connect computer audio cable from the Line out of the PC to the Audio In on the rear  
panel of the PDP using a phono audio cable.  
3. Turn on the PDP and the computer.  
4. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or the SOURCE button on the PDP unit to view  
and set input sources. Select VGA or DVI, depending on the connection you have made between  
the computer and the PDP.  
NOTE:  
•
To avoid burn-in, do not leave a still image on the screen for long periods of time. Screen savers  
may help prevent burn-in.  
•
The PDP includes Plug-and-Play capability, which allows the computer to automatically adjust its  
settings to match those of the monitor. Often, the image needs no adjusting. There may be some  
variations in the image due to different models or different versions of operating systems.  
If there are problems with the image, however, such as flicker or an unclear image, adjust computer  
settings using the PDP’s on-screen menu. For flicker, you may need to adjust clock or phase  
settings; for an unclear image, you may need to adjust brightness or contrast. For more information,  
see chapter 4, “Adjusting the PC Display Settings”.  
If you cannot improve the image, the problem may be in the graphic card in your computer. Consult  
the user manual or manufacturer for your graphics card to see if there are settings such as refresh  
rate that can be adjusted in your graphics card. In some cases, the limitations of the graphics card  
and its settings may require upgrading the graphics card to improve the image.  
Refer to the following section, “Specifications for Computer Modes,” for details about supported  
configurations.  
•
With some graphic cards, DOS mode may not work when using a DVI connection. With some  
models of computers, the DOS or CMOS BIOS mode may not work with the PDP.  
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Specifications for Computer Modes  
For most settings, the computer uses Plug and Play technology to adjust itself to the settings of the  
PDP. For certain settings, however, the size and position of the image shown on the PDP may be  
determined by the computer. The following table shows display elements determined by the computer  
and supported by the PDP.  
Supported Display Elements  
Analog  
Display Mode  
Horizontal Frequency  
31.5 KHz  
37.5 KHz  
37.9 KHz  
37.9 KHz  
35.2 KHz  
37.9 KHz  
46.9 KHz  
48.1 KHz  
48.4 KHz  
56.6 KHz  
60.0 KHz  
64.0 KHz  
35.0 KHz  
49.7 KHz  
31.5 KHz  
Vertical Frequency  
60.0 Hz  
75.0 Hz  
85.0 Hz  
72.0 Hz  
56.3 Hz  
60.3 Hz  
75.0 Hz  
72.0 Hz  
60.0 Hz  
70.0 Hz  
75.0 Hz  
60.0 Hz  
66.7Hz  
640 x 480  
VGA  
720 x 400  
640 x 480  
VESA  
SVGA  
XGA  
800 x 600  
1024 x 768  
SXGA  
VGA  
1280 x 1024  
640 x 480  
832 x 624  
640 x 350  
Macintosh  
MS-DOS  
74.6 Hz  
70.1 Hz  
NOTE:  
•
Select only standard display formats in your computer. If you select non-standard display formats,  
the PDP may not display them properly.  
•
•
For WXGA formats, 1280 x 768 is the lone supported display resolution.  
If your computer has vertical and horizontal frequency selection, select 60 Hz (vertical) and 31.5  
kHZ (horizontal).  
•
Interlaced refresh is not supported.  
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CHAPTER 4  
Getting Started  
This section explains some of the basic features to set up so you can begin using the PDP.  
Turning the PDP On  
1. Press the main power switch on the rear panel to supply  
power to the PDP.  
2. Press the POWER ( ) button on the remote control or on  
the PDP unit to turn the PDP on.  
NOTE:  
If you need to disconnect power, first put the PDP into  
standby mode by pressing the POWER ( ) button on the  
remote control or on the PDP unit, then turn off power using  
the main power switch on the rear panel of the PDP unit.  
Selecting the Input Source  
Before viewing TV or video input, familiarize yourself with the  
source and channel selection as described in the following  
sections.  
• Selecting theTV Input Source  
You can set the PDP to directly receive air signals, or to  
receive cable signals from the cable attached to the Antenna  
In input, if you have attached a cable from a rooftop antenna  
or cable service provider.  
1. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or the  
SOURCE button on the PDP unit.  
When the button is pressed, a list of the available input  
sources appears on the screen for selection.  
2. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button on the remote control to  
select “TV1”, then ENTER to confirm your selection.  
3. Press the ANT/CABLE button on the remote control to  
toggle between AIR or CABLE input.  
You can also set the TV input source using the on-screen  
menu. See the section, “Adjusting TV Settings” in Chapter 5:  
Using the PDP’s Features.  
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• Selecting theVideo Input Source  
Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control or the  
SOURCE button on the PDP unit to select video input source  
from another device connected to your PDP. For example, if  
you are connected to HDTV (YPbPr), select “HDTV”, then  
ENTER to confirm your selection.  
You can also set the video input source through the on-screen  
menu. See the section, “Selecting Input Source” in Chapter 5:  
Using the PDP’s Features.  
Selecting the TV System  
There are several TV standards in use around the world. The  
two most common standards are NTSC and PAL. This product  
supports both these standards and also SECAM. Your dealer  
can tell you which TV system is in use in your area.  
You can set the TV input standard through the on-screen  
menu.  
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the  
PDP unit.  
2. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button on the remote control to  
select “TV”, then ENTER to confirm your selection.  
3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button on the remote control to  
select “System”, then LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) to switch your  
system.  
Scanning for Channels  
Your PDP can automatically scan for active channels. After  
scanning for channels, only active channels appear when you  
move through channels using CH or CH .  
To scan for active channels, follow these steps:  
1. Press the CH SCAN button on the remote control.  
2. Allow some time for the TV to scan channels. Do not use  
other TV functions until scanning is completed.  
You can also scan for channels using the on-screen  
menu. See the section, “Adjusting TV Settings” in  
Chapter 5: Using the PDP’s Features.  
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• Adding/Deleting Channels  
You can add or delete individual channels using the on-screen  
menus, so that the menus do or do not appear when you  
move through channels using CH or CH .  
AIR  
STD  
To add or delete channels:  
ENTER  
ADD  
OFF  
1. Select the channel you want to add or remove.  
2. Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the  
PDP unit.  
3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button on the remote control to  
select “TV”, then ENTER to confirm your selection.  
4. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Edit”, then  
LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) to select “Add” to add the selected  
channel or “Del” to remove the selected channel.  
• Changing Channels  
To change channels, use one of the following methods:  
–
–
Press the CH or CH button on the remote control or  
on the PDP unit to see the channel that the PDP has  
memorized.  
To enter a channel number 1-99, use the number buttons  
on the remote control. To enter a channel number over  
100, first press the 100 button and then the last two  
digits of the channel number.  
For example, to enter the channel number 121, first press  
the 100 button, then 2, then 1.  
• Channel Return  
The PDP has a channel return feature which allows you to  
conveniently return to the previous channel viewed, even  
when you don’t remember the channel number.  
To return to the previous channel, press the BACK button on  
the remote control.  
Adjusting the Volume  
To adjust the volume, press the VOL+ or VOL– button on the  
remote control or on the PDP unit to raise or lower the  
volume.  
You can also adjust the volume using the on-screen menu.  
See the section, “Adjusting the Sound” in Chapter 5: Using  
the PDP’s Features.  
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Changing the Screen Size  
Press the WIDE button on the remote control to change the  
screen size. Each time you press the WIDE button, you can  
toggle though Normal, Wide, Fill, and Zoom settings. Select  
one of the settings, and the screen size is changed  
immediately.  
You can also change screen size using the on-screen menu.  
See the section, “Changing Aspect Ratio” in Chapter 5: Using  
the PDP’s Features.  
Normal (4:3)  
Wide (16:9)  
Fill  
Zoom  
Selecting Stereo or SAP Audio  
Transmissions  
Some TV broadcasts may include a secondary audio channel  
that may be in another language. SAP operates on an NTSC  
television feature called MTS (Multi-Channel Sound).  
Availability depends on the program and on your service  
provider.  
To select Stereo, Mono, or SAP audio channel, press the  
MTS button on the remote control, or use the on-screen  
menu.  
Pressing the MTS button cycles through the audio channel  
options, Mono, Stereo, and SAP. Select Stereo or Mono to  
hear the main audio channel in stereo or mono, or SAP to  
hear secondary audio.  
When an SAP audio channel is  
selected, SAP appears on the screen.  
Some programs are broadcast with no  
SAP channel. If no SAP channel is  
available, only the stereo audio channel  
can be used.  
Muting the Sound  
Press the MUTE button on the remote control to turn the  
sound on or off. When the sound is muted, the “MUTE”  
message appears on the screen. Press the button again to turn  
the sound on.  
You can also mute the sound using the on-screen menu. See  
the section, “Adjusting the Sound” in Chapter 5: Using the  
PDP’s Features.  
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CHAPTER 5  
Using the PDP’s Features  
Features in your PDP can be accessed through remote control buttons, the on-screen menu, or  
sometimes both. The on-screen menu enable you to make adjustments to the picture and sound, change  
source modes, enable picture-in-picture (PIP) mode, set the menu language, and more. This chapter  
explains each submenu in order, noting also functions that are accessed through the remote control.  
Navigating the Menu  
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or  
on the PDP unit to display the main menu.  
Each main menu heading opens a submenu of  
related items.  
2. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button on the remote  
control to move up and down in menus.  
The selected individual menu item is highlighted  
in color.  
3. Press the ENTER button to confirm your selection  
and enter the submenu.  
4. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button on the remote  
control to select a submenu item. After selecting an  
item, you can adjust settings.  
The selected submenu item is highlighted in color.  
5. Adjust settings using the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) button.  
Some item settings are controlled with slider bars,  
while others have one or more settings to choose  
from.  
Once a user setting is selected, the setting takes  
effect on the screen immediately.  
6. To leave a submenu and return to the main menu,  
press the MENU button on the remote control or  
select “Back” item in menu.  
7. To exit the main menu, press the MENU button  
again.  
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Optimizing the Picture  
The Picture menu enables you to adjust the appearance of the picture using the Brightness, Contrast,  
Hue, Saturation, and Sharpness function settings. In addition, four picture modes have preset picture  
settings to provide a convenient way to optimize settings for normal viewing, movies, or video games.  
The User mode enables you to enter your own preset settings for convenient future access.  
To adjust picture settings:  
1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu.  
2
Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Picture”, then press the ENTER button.  
3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select the item you would like to adjust.  
4. Press the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) button to toggle through option settings or adjust slider bars to  
increase/decrease the value of a user setting, then press the MENU button twice to exit the menu.  
The following table describes each item in the Picture menu:  
Item  
Description  
Brightness  
Adjusts the level of light on your screen. Brightness should be used in  
conjunction with the Contrast option.  
Contrast  
Adjusts the difference between the dark and light levels on your display. Contrast  
should be used in conjunction with the Brightness option.  
Hue  
Changes the dominant color on your screen.  
Adjusts the saturation or intensity of the color levels on your screen.  
Enhances picture quality.  
Saturation  
Sharpness  
Mode  
There are four preset picture modes, with settings optimized for various types of  
viewing:  
Normal: For normal viewing.  
Theater: For viewing movies.  
Game: For playing video games.  
User: For customized settings.  
Swap  
Alternates the source for the main screen and the PIP window. This feature works  
only when the PIP window is open. You can also press the SWAP button on the  
remote control to use this feature.  
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Adjusting the Sound  
The Sound menu gives you access to sound settings.  
To adjust sound settings:  
1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu.  
2
Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Sound”, then press the ENTER button.  
3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select the item you would like to adjust.  
4. Press the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) button to toggle through option settings or adjust slider bars to  
increase/decrease the value of the setting for a user setting, then press the MENU button twice to  
exit the menu.  
The following table describes each item in the Sound menu:  
Item  
Description  
Volume  
Adjusts the overall volume of the speakers.  
This feature can also be adjusted by pressing the VOL+ or VOL- buttons on the  
remote control or PDP unit.  
Mute  
On: The mute function is enabled.  
Off: The mute function is disabled.  
It can also be set by pressing the MUTE button on the remote control.  
Bass  
Adjusts the low frequency audio range.  
Adjusts the high frequency audio range.  
Balances the volume of the left and right speakers.  
Treble  
Balance  
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Selecting Input Source  
The Source menu enables you to set an input source when connecting an antenna or using video  
equipment (such as a DVD or VCR). Set the source to match the type of connection you have made  
between the PDP and the video equipment. See Chapter 3 “Making Connections” for more information.  
Most of the sources are grouped into Group 1 or Group 2 sources. HDTV (YPbPr) is selected  
individually. The TV/Video button on the remote control can also be used to set the source. Details on  
how to use the TV/Video button can be found in the section, “Selecting the Input Source” in Chapter 4:  
Getting Started.  
To set input source for the main screen:  
1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu.  
2
Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Source”, then press the ENTER button.  
3. Press the UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT ( / / / ) button to select the appropriate input source, then  
press the ENTER button to confirm your selection.  
4. Press the MENU button twice to exit the menu.  
The following table describes each item in the Source menu:  
Item  
Description  
HDTV (YPbPr)  
Group 1*  
Selects component video (YPbPr) input source.  
YCbCr:  
Video 1:  
TV1**:  
Selects component video (YCbCr) input source.  
Selects composite video input source.  
Selects TV input source. TV input can come from air  
transmission or cable. See the section “Adjusting TV Settings”  
in this chapter for more information.  
S-Video 1: Selects S-Video input source.  
Group 2*  
Video 2:  
TV2:  
Selects composite video input source.  
Selects TV input source. TV input can come from air  
transmission or cable. See the section “Adjusting  
TV Settings” in this chapter for more information.  
S-Video 2: Selects S-Video input source.  
PC  
VGA:  
DVI:  
Selects VGA (computer) input source.  
Selects DVI (computer or DVI device equipment) input source.  
* Group 1 and Group 2 input sources cannot be selected together. Thus, if a Group 1 input source is  
selected, Group 2 input sources are unavailable.  
** When PDP has one-tuner support module, only “TV” option will appear on the screen.  
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AdjustingTV Settings  
The TV menu enables you to set the PDP source, set up channels, and access secondary audio  
programs.  
To access TV settings:  
1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu.  
2
Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “TV”, then press the ENTER button.  
3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select the item you would like to set.  
4. Press the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) button to toggle through option settings for a user setting.  
If you choose “Scan”, press the ENTER button to start scanning for channels.  
5. Press the MENU button twice to exit the menu.  
The following table describes each item in the TV submenu:  
Item  
Description  
Antenna*  
Sets the TV input source. Select Air or Cable.  
This feature can also be adjusted by pressing the AIR/CABLE button on the  
remote control.  
System*  
MTS*  
Selects the TV standard used in your region. Choose STD, HRC, or IRC for NTSC  
system; BG, DK, DK, I, or SECAM for PAL system, depending on the type of  
cable system you used for connection.  
The Multi-Channel Sound (MTS) feature enables you to switch between high  
quality stereo sound and secondary audio channel (SAP), if available. Secondary  
audio channels are often used to broadcast the audio element in a second  
language, music, or other information. Set to SAP, MONO, or STEREO. This  
feature can also be adjusted by pressing the MTS button on the remote control.  
Scan*  
Scans for active channels and hides inactive channels.  
The Scan feature can also be started by pressing the CH SCAN button on the  
remote control.  
Edit*  
Enables the addition or deletion of individual channels.  
Preview  
Shows a preview of channels in nine-thumbnail pictures. Use the UP/DOWN/  
LEFT/RIGHT ( / / / ) button to select a channel you would like to view, then  
ENTER to watch the TV program.  
* For more details on Antenna, System, MTS, Scan, and Edit functions, see Chapter 4: Getting Started.  
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Adjusting PC Display Settings  
Individual PC display settings can be adjusted in the PC menu. PC settings can also be automatically  
adjusted by selecting the Auto option.  
To access PC display settings,  
1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu.  
2
Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “PC”, then press the ENTER button.  
3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select the item you would like to adjust.  
4. Press the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) button to adjust slider bars or to increase/decrease the value of a user  
setting. If you choose “Auto”, press the ENTER button to adjust automatically.  
5. Press the MENU button twice to exit the menu.  
The following table describes each item in the PC menu:  
Item  
Description  
Auto  
Automatically adjusts image Clock, Phase, H-Position, V-Position, Contrast, and  
Brightness settings.  
Clock  
Phase  
Adjusts the display’s pixel alignment and corrects flickering when connected to a  
computer output. The PDP must be properly synchronized with the computer  
display output to avoid flickering and unclear images.  
Adjusts the clarity and focus of the display when connected to a computer output.  
The PDP must be properly synchronized with the computer display output to  
avoid unclear images.  
H Position  
V Position  
Contrast  
Adjusts the horizontal position of the display.  
Adjusts the vertical position of the display.  
Adjusts the difference between the lightest and darkest shades on the display.  
Adjusts the level of light of the display.  
Brightness  
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Viewing Picture-in-Picture (PIP)  
The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) window is a small window within the main window that displays  
programming from other channels or input sources. You can control the PIP source and PIP position  
through the PIP submenu or remote control.  
To access PIP the window settings:  
1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu.  
2. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “PIP”, then press the ENTER button.  
3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select the item you would like to set.  
4. Press the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) button to toggle through option settings for a user setting, then press  
the MENU button twice to exit the menu.  
The following table describes each item in the PIP menu:  
Item  
Description  
Source  
Sets the input source for the PIP window. Available input sources are: Video 1,  
TV1, YCbCr, S-Video 1, Video 2, TV2, and S-Video 2. By default, the PIP  
window is not activated, but it is activated automatically when a source is set for  
the PIP window using the on-screen menu. You can also set the PIP source by  
pressing the PIP and SOURCE button on the remote control.  
Position  
Sets the position of the PIP window within the main screen. Select from Up Left,  
Up Right, Lower Left, Lower Right.  
* Before opening a PIP window, you should set the desired input sources for the main screen and select  
a PIP input souce for the PIP window.  
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Opening a PIP Window  
To open a PIP window:  
1. Select an input source for the main screen first by  
pressing the TV/VIDEO button on the control button or  
use the on-screen menu.  
When the button is pressed, the name of the available  
input sources appear on the screen. Press the UP/DOWN  
( / ) button to move through available sources, then  
ENTER to confirm your selection.  
If the main screen detects the input source, the detected  
image will be displayed on the main screen immediately.  
2. Press the PIP button on the remote control to open a PIP  
window.  
When the button is pressed, the PIP window appears in  
the corner of the screen.  
NOTE: If the PIP window does not appear on the screen  
when the PIP button is pressed, press the SOURCE button  
on the remote control to select an available PIP input  
source from the displayed list.  
To close a PIP window, press the PIP button again.  
Selecting PIP Input Source  
To select a PIP window source, press the SOURCE button on  
the remote control or use the on-screen menu.  
The name of the available input sources appear on the screen.  
Press UP/DOWN ( / ) button to move through available  
sources, then ENTER to confirm your selection.  
If the PIP window detects the input source, the detected  
image will be displayed on the PIP window immediately.  
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NOTE:  
The main and PIP windows are each limited to one type of source at a time. Thus, if the main screen is  
set to a Group 1 source (Video 1, TV1, YCbCr, or S-Video 1), the PIP screen can be set to other  
sources, such as Group 2 (Video 2, TV2, S-Video 2), but not Group 1 sources.  
Group 1  
Group 2  
TV 2  
HDTV  
(YPbPr)  
Main screen source  
Video 1  
TV 1  
YCbCr  
S-Video 1  
Video 2  
S-Video 2  
Video 1  
TV 1  
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
_
_
_
_
v
v
v
_
_
_
_
v
v
v
_
_
_
_
v
v
v
_
_
_
_
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
_
_
_
v
v
v
v
_
_
_
v
v
v
v
_
_
_
YCbCr  
PIP  
S-Video 1  
Video 2  
TV 2  
S-Video 2  
(v: Available, —: Not available)  
Changing the Location of the PIP Window  
To change the location of the PIP window, press the POSITION  
button on the remote control, or use the on-screen menu.  
Each time you press the POSITION button, you can toggle  
though Up Left, Up Right, Lower Left, and Lower Right options.  
The selected option takes effect on the screen immediately.  
Alternating the PIP and Main Screen  
Sources  
To alternate the PIP and main screen sources, press the SWAP  
button on the remote control or use the on-screen menu.  
NOTE:  
If you swap a window to a Group 1 source or Group 2 source  
(Video 1 or Video 2, for example), then other sources from the  
group become available.  
For example, if the PIP window is set to Video 2 and the main  
window is set to Video 1, after swapping, you can select other  
Group 1 sources for the PIP window, such as S-Video 1 or  
YCbCr.  
Changing the PIP Channel  
If the PIP window is currently set to TV programming, press the  
CH or CH buttons on the remote control to move channels  
up or down  
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Changing the Aspect Ratio  
The Aspect menu enables you to set aspect ratios (ratios of width to height) for the display. When  
watching a movie, for example, you may wish to select Wide to recreate the dimensions of a theater  
screen.  
To access aspect ratio settings:  
1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu.  
2
Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Aspect”, then press the ENTER button.  
3. Press the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) button to toggle through option settings for a user setting, then press  
the MENU button twice to exit the menu.  
The aspect ratios can also be selected by pressing the WIDE button on the remote control. See the  
“Changing the Aspect Ratio” in Chapter 4: Getting Started.  
Four aspect ratio options are available:  
Aspect Ratio  
Normal*  
Wide  
Description  
Sets the picture to 4:3 aspect ratio.  
Sets the picture to 16:9 aspect ratio.  
The image fills the entire screen.  
The central portion of the image is enlarged to fill the screen.  
Fill  
Zoom  
* When viewing in Normal mode, black bars appear on the left and right sides of the screen. Over a long  
time, this may causes “burn in”, a process where a faint image appears permanently on the screen. We  
recommend viewing in Wide or Fill mode.  
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PDP Setup  
In the PDP setup menu, you can set the on-screen display language, color temperature, the sleep timer,  
or restore factory default settings.  
To adjust PDP settings:  
1. Press the MENU button to view the main menu.  
2. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Setup”, then press the ENTER button.  
3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select the item you would like to set.  
4. Press the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) button to toggle through option settings for a user setting, then press  
the MENU button twice to exit the menu.  
The following table describes each item in the Setup menu:  
Item  
Description  
Language  
CC Type  
Sets the on-screen display language to English, Traditional Chinese, etc.  
Controls the caption decoder. Select closed captions (CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4) or  
teletext (T1, T2, T3, T4). You can also turn closed captions or teletext on or off  
by pressing the CAPTION button on the remote control. This function is available  
only in NTSC color system.  
V-CHIP  
Color Temp  
Sleep  
A device that enables certain programs that may contain unsuitable content to be  
blocked so that children cannot see them. This function is available only in NTSC  
color system.  
Sets color temperature to WARM, DAYLIGHT, or COOL.  
Color temperature adjusts the proportion of red and blue colors. A cool  
temperature has more blues, and a warm temperature has more reds.  
Sets a time after which the PDP automatically turns off. The available sleep timer  
settings are 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes. You can also set the sleep timer by  
pressing the SLEEP button on the remote control.  
Default  
Restores settings to factory default values.  
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Setting the Sleep Timer  
Use the Sleep Timer function to set a time, after which the PDP will turn off automatically.  
To set the sleep timer, press the SLEEP button on the remote  
control, or use the on-screen menu.  
When you press the SLEEP button, the PDP cycles through  
the available sleep timer options: 000, 030, 060, 090, and  
120 minutes. The PDP will turn off automatically after the  
length of time you set.  
To cancel the sleep timer, press the SLEEP button repeatedly  
until the “000” minute is displayed on the screen, or use the  
on-screen menu.  
Using Closed Captions  
Some programs offer closed captions, which are subtitles for  
the spoken portions of programming. These often offer  
subtitles for the hearing impaired or translations into other  
languages. Programming with closed captions often carries the  
closed caption symbol, cc.  
To view the captions or text:  
Press the CAPTION button on the remote control or use the on-  
screen menu to enable or disable closed captions. Pressing the  
CAPTION button also gives you a choice of several different  
closed caption streams. Select from CC1, CC2, CC3, and CC4  
for caption, T1, T2, T3, or T4 for text.  
Captions  
Text  
NOTE:  
•
•
•
The closed caption function does not work with DVD or DTV signals.  
No captions are displayed if the program or video does not have closed captions.  
If teletext is not available, an empty black box appears on the screen. Turn off closed captions in  
this case.  
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Using the V-Chip Controls  
The V-chip is an electronic circuit that enables families to block content that is unsuitable or  
objectionable for children. V-chip-enabled programming is available in certain countries, including  
Canada and the USA. Users must enter the PIN (personal identification number) to change V-Chip  
settings. The default PIN is 1234. Use the default PIN to access V-Chip settings for the first time, then  
change. Only V-Chip systems from the U.S. are supported.  
Using the V-Chip  
To use the V-Chip feature, perform the following steps using the on-screen menu:  
A. Turning the V-Chip on  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Setup”,  
then ENTER to confirm.  
3. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “V-Chip”.  
You will be prompted to enter a 4-digit PIN.  
4. Enter the 4-digit PIN “1234,” using the number buttons  
(0-9) on the remote control.  
5. After the 4-digit PIN is entered, a V-Chip menu appears.  
Press the ENTER button to highlight the “Set V-Chip”  
item.  
6. Press the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) button to select “ON”, then  
ENTER to enable the V-Chip.  
7. Press the MENU button twice to exit the menu.  
Once the V-Chip function is enabled, the TV rating and movie  
rating systems are enabled as well. You are then ready to  
control the setting for TV and movie ratings.  
B. Changing the PIN code  
The change PIN feature allows you to change the current PIN  
to a new secret PIN to protect certain settings from being  
changed.  
1. Enable the V-Chip function, following the procedures  
listed in the “Turning the V-Chip on” section.  
2. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “Change PIN”.  
You will be prompted to enter 4-digit PIN.  
3. Enter your new secret PIN using the number buttons (0-  
9) on the remote control.  
After the 4-digit PIN is entered, you will be prompted to  
enter the new 4-digit PIN again.  
4. Enter the 4-digit PIN again to confirm it.  
5. Press the MENU button twice to exit the menu.  
When a new PIN is created, the new PIN is remembered and  
must be used when you use the V-Chip the next time.  
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TV Rating  
The TV rating system is defined as follows:  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7 -  
TV-G  
-
Suitable for all audiences, including children.  
Primarily intended for children over the age of 7 years.  
For a general audience.  
-
TV-PG -  
TV-14 -  
TV-MA -  
Parental guidance recommended. May contain some elements that parents think are  
unsuitable for children.  
Parents strongly cautioned. Likely to contain some elements that parents think are  
unsuitable for young children.  
Only suitable for adults.  
Content-based  
FV  
(Fantasy  
violence)  
D
L
S
TV Rating  
Status  
(Unlocked/Locked)  
V
(Suggestive  
dialogue)  
(Strong  
language)  
(Sexual  
situations)  
(Violence)  
TV-Y  
v
v
v
v
v
v
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
v
v
Age-based  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
v
(v: Available)  
To lock TV programs:  
1. Enable the V-Chip function, following the procedures  
listed in the “Turning the V-Chip on” section.  
2. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “USTV-Chip”,  
then ENTER to confirm.  
A TV rating system screen appears.  
3. Press the ENTER button to enable the TV ratings control.  
4. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select a rating you  
would like to adjust.  
The selected item is highlighted.  
5. Press the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) button to select a rating  
from the TV ratings system.  
The selected content program rating is displayed in a  
different color.  
6. Press the ENTER button to lock ( ) or unlock ( ) content  
program.  
7. Press the MENU button twice to exit the menu.  
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Movie Rating  
The movie rating system is defined as follows:  
G
-
-
General audience. Suitable for all ages.  
PG  
Parental guidance recommended. Some parents may consider some elements of the movie  
not to be suitable for children.  
PG-13 -  
Parents strongly cautioned. Some parents may consider some elements of the movie  
to be unsuitable for children under the age of 13.  
R
-
Restricted. Viewers under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian  
(age level may vary in some areas).  
NC-17 -  
No viewers under the age of 17 are permitted.  
X
-
An obsolete rating that has now been replaced by NC-17.  
To lock movie programs:  
1. Enable the V-Chip function, following the procedures  
listed in the “Turning the V-Chip on” section.  
2. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select “MAPP”, then  
ENTER to confirm.  
A MAPP rating system screen appears.  
3. Press the ENTER button to enable the movie ratings  
control.  
4. Press the UP/DOWN ( / ) button to select a rating you  
would like to adjust.  
The selected item is highlighted in color.  
5. Press the LEFT/RIGHT ( / ) button to lock ( ) or unlock  
( ) content programs.  
6. Press the MENU button twice to exit the menu.  
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CHAPTER 6  
Appendix  
Care and Maintenance  
Read and follow these instructions to keep your PDP in good condition.  
Placement  
•
•
•
Do not place the PDP on an uneven or unstable surface.  
Avoid extremes of hot and cold. Avoid humidity and dust.  
If the PDP is moved rapidly from cold to hot environments, disconnect power and allow two hours  
for any condensation to dry.  
•
•
•
•
Keep the PDP at a distance from appliances that create magnetic fields.  
Do not block ventilation openings.  
Do not place liquids near or on the PDP.  
Arrange the power cord neatly. Knotting or bending with other cords may pose a fire hazard.  
Cleaning  
•
•
•
Use a clean lens cloth to remove dust and fingerprints from the screen.  
Do not open the PDP or touch the parts inside.  
Wipe the PDP with a clean, dry cloth. Never use water, cleaning fluids, petroleum, wax, or  
chemicals.  
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Troubleshooting  
Below are some possible solutions to problems that you may encounter while using the PDP. After  
trying these possible solutions, contact your dealer or service representative if you are still unable to  
resolve the problem.  
1. No Power.  
Solution: • Make sure the PDP is connected correctly.  
• Check the power cord connection.  
• Press the main power switch on the rear of the PDP unit to supply power to the PDP.  
• Press the POWER button on the remote control or on the PDP unit to turn on the PDP.  
2. Remote control unit doesn’t function.  
Solution: • Check that the batteries are inserted, using the correct polarity.  
• Ensure that the batteries are not worn out. If necessary, replace with new batteries.  
• Strong or fluorescent lighting may interfere with remote control operation.  
Operate away from such sources.  
3. No picture.  
Solution: • Check connections.  
• Ensure that the correct input is selected.  
• Ensure that cable signals are good and that cable connections are secure.  
• Ensure that the PDP is set to the proper standard for your region.  
4. Picture is not clear or display has flurries.  
Solution: • Ensure that cable signals are good and that cable connections are secure.  
5. Picture is too light or too dark  
Solution: • Check brightness and contrast settings.  
6. Picture is too large or too small  
Solution: • Check aspect ratio settings.  
7. No sound.  
Solution: • Check connections for the speakers.  
• Check the volume and mute buttons and settings.  
• Check that the audio cable is connected properly when other devices are attached.  
8. Incorrect color.  
Solution: • Check color saturation and color temperature settings.  
9. Power suddenly turns off.  
Solution: • Check if the sleep timer in the Setup menu is set.  
• Check the power cord connection.  
• The PDP unit’s internal temperature may have become too high.  
Turn off the PDP and allow it to cool.  
10. Unable to view some channels.  
Solution: • Press the CH SCAN button on the remote control or use the on-screen menu to  
scan for available channels.  
11. A black box appears on the screen.  
Solution: • Closed captions may be set to one of the text modes. Turn closed captions off.  
12. No stereo or SAP sound is coming from a known MTS broadcast.  
Solution: • Set MTS to Stereo or SAP.  
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Specifications  
Model Type  
Display Area  
Screen Size  
MP42H2NS  
36.73” x 20.97” (932.94 x 532.80 mm)  
42” diagonal  
Display Color  
Resolution  
Dot Pitch  
Scanning Frequency  
Aspect Ratio  
Brightness  
1.07 billion  
1024 (H) x 768 (V) pixels  
0.912 mm (H) x 0.693 mm (v)  
31.5~64.0 KHz (H); 56.3~75.0 Hz (V)  
16:9  
1100 nit (Max.)  
Contrast Ratio  
Viewing Angle  
Video System  
10000:1 (Max.)  
173°  
SDTV/EDTV/HDTV  
480i/480p/720p/1080i  
Color System  
NTSC M, NTSC Japan, NTSC 4.43, PAL M, PAL B, D, G, H, I, N,  
Combination PAL N, SECAM  
PC VGA Support  
Power Source  
Power Consumption  
Dimensions (H x W x D)  
VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA  
AC 100V to 240V; 50/60Hz  
310 W (Operation state)  
25.51” x 41.53" x 3.68" (648 x 1055 x 93.5 mm) without  
speakers and stand  
28.27” x 49.21" x 11.42" (718 x 1250 x 290 mm) with  
speakers and stand  
Net Weight  
54.56 lbs. (24.8 kg) without speakers and stand  
85.8 lbs. (39 kg) with speakers and stand  
Lift Time  
60,000 hours  
Environment  
Operation Temperature: 50° F to 95° F (10° C to 35° C)  
Relative Humidity: 20% to 85%  
Audio Power  
10 W x 2  
EMI & Regulatory Compliance  
Electrical Safety  
Speakers  
FCC, BSMI,CE, C-Tick, CCC  
ETL, CB, CCC  
Yes (Supplied)  
Wall-mount Bracket  
Yes (Optional)  
Inputs  
Antenna (75-ohm)  
VGA (D-Sub 15-pin)  
DVI-D  
x1 (VHF/UHF)  
x1  
x1  
Video (Composite)  
S-Video  
x2  
x2  
Component (YPbPr)  
Component (YCbCr)  
Audio L/R (RCA)  
Audio In  
x1 (480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i)  
x1 (480i)  
x4 (Video, S-Video, Component)  
x1 (VGA)  
x1 (DVI)  
Outputs  
Video (Composite)  
Audio L/R (RCA)  
Speakers  
x1  
x1  
10 W x 2 (8-ohm) Max.  
Important:  
Specifications, bundles, and accessories are subject to change without notice.  
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