PLTV-4250 User Manual
PLTV-4250 User Manual
PLTV-4250 User Manual
PLTV-4250
Protron PLTV-4250 Liquid Crystal Display Users Manual. 2006 Protron Digital Corporation. All rights reserved. Under copyright law, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Protron Digital Corporation. Disclaimer Protron Digital Corporation has reviewed this manual and provides it only as a guide to operation. All statements, technical information, and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representations or warranties concerning the products described. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks Protron is a trademark of Prosonic Group Corporation. Protron Digital Corporation 2133 S. Green Privado Ontario, CA 91761 Printed in China
Product Cautions
TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DANGER, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND OTHER INJURIES WHEN HANDLING YOUR DISPLAY, PLEASE BE AWARE OF OF ALL WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED BELOW.
Never spill any liquid of any kind on the display. Never insert anything into the display, where objects can come into contact with high voltage nodes or damage internal components.
Do not attempt to service the display yourself. Opening or removing covers exposes high voltage nodes and other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Do not touch the display or antenna during thunderstorms. Unplug the display during thunderstorms, or if it will not be used for extended periods. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire. Before cleaning the display, unplug it from the wall. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
To prevent overheating and ensure reliable operation, place the display only in a well ventilated location. Avoid cramped or inadequately ventilated locations. Place the display at least 10 cm (4") from walls or other objects. Always keep the vent clean. Never place the display upside down.
Note: Read all safety and operating instructions before operating your new display.
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Caution: To comply with the limits for an FCC Class B computing device, the user should use the shielded signal cable and power cord supplied with the unit. The FCC warns that changes or modifications of the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Unpacking Your New Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Setting Up the Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Connecting a Digital TV (HDTV) Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Connecting an Analog TV Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting Composite Video Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting S-Video Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting Component Video Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting HDMI Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting to an Audio System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting to a Video Input System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Operating the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Turning the Display On and Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Selecting the Video and Audio Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Selecting the Television Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Accessing the On-Screen Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using Your Display for the First Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Setting up Digital Television Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Setting up Analog Television Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Replacing the Remote Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Configuring the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 DTV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Support Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Picture-in-Picture Combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Supported VGA Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your new Protron Liquid Crystal Display! You can use your new display as a television, in a home theater system, or even as a computer monitor. With HDMI, component, composite, and S-Video video inputs, you can connect numerous devices to your display, including DVD players, VCRs, HDTV receivers, video game systems, camcorders, and so on. And with video and audio output, you can connect your display to a home stereo system with a subwoofer, or even record what is displayed on the screen. The built-in HDTV tuner allows you to simply connect a standard HDTV antenna to enjoy the clarity and brilliance of modern digital television. The progressive scan HDMI and component video inputs on your display give you the highest quality video available, allowing you to enjoy crystal-clear DVDs and other media.
Features
42" viewable display area 1366 768 resolution Built-in HDTV tuner with coaxial input Analog TV tuner with coaxial input HDMI audio/video input 2 progressive scan component video inputs 3 composite video inputs S-Video input with optical audio input 6 audio inputs, one for each video input Composite video output Audio output with subwoofer output Surround sound simulation VGA computer video input 1/8" stereo audio input jack for computer audio VESA DPMS-compliant power savingautomatically turns off the display after a configurable period of inactivity Windows 95/98/2000/XP Plug and Play compliant Conforms to VESA standards and supports the DDC1 and DDC2B specifications Wide viewing angle Versatile, functional, and user-friendly On-Screen Display (OSD)
R e mo t e C o n t r o l P o w er Cor d
PLTV-4250
2 AAA B a t t e r y
U s er ' s M anual
NTSC
ATSC
Note: If you would like to be able to record the TV signal with a VCR, DVD recorder, or similar device, connect the TV signal source to the input of the recording device with one cable, then connect the output of the recording device to the NTSC jack on the display with another cable.
NTSC
ATSC
HDMI
PC-VGA
POWERED SUBWOOFER
AUDIO IN
STEREO SYSTEM
OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT
I NPUT
V IDE O
AUDIO
Connecting a PC
Your display can be used as a computer monitor for any computer with a VGA video output. In addition, the computers audio output can be connected to the display and played through the displays speakers. To connect a PC to the display: 1. Set the video resolution on the computer to 1280 1024 or less before connecting to the display (see Supported VGA Modes on page 29 for a full list of supported modes). In Windows, right-click on the desktop and select Properties to bring up the Display Properties window. Select the Settings tab. Adjust the Screen resolution as needed, select Apply, then select OK.
In Mac OS X, select System Preferences under the Apple menu. Open the Displays panel and select the Display tab. Select the desired resolution from the list.
2. Connect a VGA cable between the VGA output on the computer and the PC-VGA input on the display.
HDMI
PC-VGA
3. (OPTIONAL) Using a 1/8" stereo audio cable, connect the computers audio output (LINE OUT) to the audio input on the bottom of the display (PC AUDIO IN).
NTSC
ATSC
PC AUDIO IN
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Video
Select
Exit
MENU
5. Press until Time Zone is highlighted and then press until the correct time zone is selected. 6. Press until Auto Scan is highlighted and then press ENTER to begin scanning for available television channels.
Video
Select
Exit
MENU
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4. Press the
5. Press the ENTER button to enter the menu. 6. Press until Tuner Mode is highlighted, then press ENTER again to select it. 7. Press the and buttons until the appropriate system is highlighted, then press the ENTER button to select it. Select Air if you are using an antenna.
TV
Select
Exit
MENU
Select one of the Cable options if you are connecting directly to a cable TV wall outlet. Contact your cable service provider to find out which system is in use in your area. Cable or Cable IRC will work with most systems. 8. Press 9. Press to return to the TV menu. until Auto Search is highlighted and then press ENTER to select it.
The display will automatically scan all television channels for those with a strong signal. You can press ENTER at any time to stop the process.
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The following is a list of all buttons on the remote and their functions: Button(s) Function Turns the display on and off These buttons activate and configure Picture-in-Picture (PIP), as follows: PIPSelects the PIP mode: Off, Standard PIP, or PBP (Picture-byPicture)
1 1 2
PIP PBP
S-SOURCESelects the signal source used for the secondary window. See Picture-in-Picture Combinations on page 29 for a list of possible signal source combinations for the main and secondary windows. S-POSWhen PIP is set to Standard PIP mode, adjusts the position of the secondary PIP window SWAPSwaps the primary and secondary sources FREEZEFreezes the content of the main window
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Button(s)
Function Brings up the V-Chip configuration menu Sets the display sleep timer. The timer can be turned off or set to 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. Selects the signal source (the signal source for the main window when PIP is enabled): TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, S-Video, YPbPr1, YPbPr2, HDMI, DTV, or VGA Used to enter numbers on the display and to select the television channel
Returns to the previous channel When viewing HDTV, used to jump to a television channel once it has been entered on the keypad Selects the aspect ratio used by the display: 4:3 or Full (16:9)
FULL
4:3
Mutes the audio When viewing HDTV, brings up the HDTV program guide, which displays program schedules and information for each channel Turns surround sound simulation on and off Selects the television channel
Brings up the On-Screen Display Selects the MTS (Multichannel Television Sound) audio channel used for television: Mono, Stereo, or SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) Displays current source and television channel information
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Button(s)
Function Cycles through the closed captioning modes: Off, C14, and T14 Used to navigate display menus
Note: To use a universal remote with your display, program the remote to control any NEC television.
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3. Press the ENTER button to enter the selected menu. buttons to navigate the menu items. 5. Press the ENTER button to select the desired item. 6. If no text is displayed next to the item name, a sub-menu will appear upon pressing ENTER. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to navigate the sub-menu. If the selected item is an adjustable parameter, one of two things will happen: A pop-up box will appear, in which case use ENTER to accept the value. and to adjust the parameter and then press
The parameter will edit in place, in which case use and to adjust the value and then press ENTER to accept. Then press to return to the menu. While editing the parameter, a check mark will show next to the currently selected value. 7. Press to exit a menu.
8. Press MENU to exit the OSD. Note: The currently selected source determines which menus are available in the OSD. The following table lists the menus available for each source: Menu Source TV AV1 AV2 AV3 S-Video YPbPr1 YPbPr2 HDMI DTV VGA Video Audio Misc. TV PC DTV
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Video
The Video menu allows you to change the displays video settings. You can adjust the following parameters: Contrast Sets the variation between light and dark colors Brightness Sets the brightness of the display image Saturation Sets the saturation of color in the display image Hue Sets the intensity of color in the display image Sharpness Sets the image sharpness Phase (YPbPr1 and YPbPr2 only) Adjusts the phase of the video synchronization Flesh Tone Turns on and off image filtering to improve flesh tones in the image Color Temperature Sets the color temperature used by the display: Cool, Normal, Warm, or a user-defined setting. To set the user-defined color temperature, select the User option and adjust the levels of red, green, and blue to be used to produce white. Use and to select a color, then use and to adjust the level.
0 0 0
Video Select Exit
MENU
Contrast Brightness Saturation Hue Sharpness Phase Flesh Tone Color Temperature
50 50 50 50 30 20 ON Warm
Audio
The Audio menu allows you to change the way audio is played, including balance, equalization, and other sound processing. You can change the following settings: Bass Adjusts the volume of bass in the audio Treble Adjusts the volume of treble in the audio
Bass Treble Balance Surround Reverb Equalizer MTS Speakers 50 50 0 OFF OFF OFF Stereo ON
Audio
Select
Exit
MENU
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Balance Sets the relative volumes of the left and right speakers Surround Turns surround sound simulation on and off Reverb Selects the preset used for reverb simulation, which is designed to simulate room environments: Church, Arena, Cave, Bathroom, Hall, Living Room, Concert, or Off (no reverb) Equalizer Selects the preset used for the equalizer, which is designed to enhance the type of audio being played: Soft, Classic, Techno, Dance, Live, Pop, Rock, or Off (no equalization) MTS (TV only) Selects the MTS (Multichannel Television Sound) channel played back while watching television: Mono, Stereo, or SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) Speakers Turns the built-in speakers on and off
Miscellaneous
The Miscellaneous menu contains general display settings, including OSD options, timers, display format, closed captioning, Picture-in-Picture, and parental controls. It contains the following menu items: Language Selects the language used for the OSD: English, French, or Spanish Timer A sub-menu that allows you to schedule the display to turn on or off at a particular time, and switch to a particular channel: TimeThe current time. To adjust, select each digit using and and enter the desired value on the keypad. Turn OnThe time at which the timer will turn the display on Turn OffThe time at which the timer will turn the display off ChannelThe TV channel the timer switches to when it turns the display on ActivateActivates and deactivates the timer. The options are On, Off, and Once (the timer will go off once and then deactivate). DisplayTells the timer to ask the user (by displaying a dialog box) before turning the display off
Time Turn On Turn Off Channel Activate Display 12:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 001 ON / OFF / Once ON / OFF
Language Timer Sleep Time OSD Timeout Format Closed Caption V - Chip&Parental All Reset English OFF 30 Sec Full OFF
Miscellaneous
Select
Exit
MENU
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Sleep Time Activates and sets a sleep timer that automatically puts the display into standby mode when there is no activity for a specified period. The timer may be turned off or set to 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. OSD Timeout Sets the inactivity timeout for the OSD: 10, 20, or 30 seconds Format Controls the aspect ratio used by the display: 4:3 or Full (16:9widescreen). Note: You cannot change the aspect ratio when PIP is active.
FULL
4:3
Closed Caption Turns closed captioning on and off and selects the closed captioning channel used. Closed captioning displays the dialog of the current program or other information on the screen so it may be read. The available channels are C14 and T14. C1 is the most-used closed captioning channel, usually used for English dialog. C2 is usually used for foreign language translations. T14 are usually used for other channel information. The C14 modes display only a few lines of text at the bottom of the screen. The T14 modes scroll text across most of the screen.
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V-Chip & Parental This sub-menu allows you to control access to television content based on industry maturity ratings.
Block MPAA Rating Block TV Rating Channel Lock Change Password Clear All
Miscellaneous
Select
Back
Adjust
ENTER
Upon attempting to enter the sub-menu, the display will ask for the current password. Once you enter the password, the sub-menu will display. The factory-default password is '1234'. The following menu items are available: Block MPAA RatingA sub-menu that sets the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) rating level the V-Chip will block without a password. Blocking a particular rating will automatically block all ratings above that level. Similarly, unblocking a rating will automatically unblock all ratings below that level. Select a rating using the arrow controls on the remote, then press ENTER to block/unblock it. Press MENU to exit this sub-menu. The ratings are as follows: Rating Level G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X Significance General audiences (all ages)
OK
Cancel
Parental guidance suggested (some material may not be suitable for children) Parents strongly cautioned (some material may be inappropriate for children under 13) Restricted (minors under 17 require an accompanying parent or adult guardian) No one under 17 admitted Adults only (no one under 17 admitted)
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Block TV RatingA sub-menu that sets the TV PG rating level (listed on the left) the V-Chip will block without a password. Specific types of mature content (listed across the top) can be blocked for some of the ratings. For example, programs rated TV-Y7 with violent content can be blocked. Blocking a particular rating will automatically block all ratings above that level. Similarly, unblocking a rating will automatically unblock all ratings below that level.
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Allowed Rating
Select a rating using the arrow controls on the remote, then press ENTER to block/unblock it. Press MENU to exit this sub-menu. The ratings are as follows: Rating Level TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA Significance All children Children 7 years and older General audience Parental guidance suggested Parents strongly cautioned Mature audience only
Content Type Significance FV V S L D Fantasy violence Violence Sexual content Foul language Suggestive dialog
Channel LockAllows you to block individual channels. When you select a channel to be blocked, a lock icon will appear next to it. Change PasswordSets the V-Chip password. To change the password, enter the current password, then enter and confirm the new password. The factory-default password is '1234'. Clear AllResets all V-Chip settings to factory defaults (unblocked) All Reset Resets all display options to factory-default settings
Input Your Password Please
OK
Cancel
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TV
The TV menu allows you to select the television signal type, select which television channels are available for viewing, manually or automatically, and give a name to each channel. It contains the following menu items: Auto Search When selected, automatically scans all television channels for valid signals and makes unavailable any channels with insufficient signal strength Tuner Mode A sub-menu that sets the type of television signal source in use. The options are as follows: AirA standard television antenna CableA cable TV signal Cable-IRCA type of cable signal primarily used on the East Coast of the US Cable-HRCA type of cable signal primarily used on the West Coast of the US Channel Skip Allows you to manually adjust which channels are available when flipping through channels. A check mark next to a channel number indicates that the channel is available. Channel Name A sub-menu that allows you to assign a name to the current channel. Enter characters by selecting them with the arrow controls on the remote and then pressing ENTER. Select Backspace to delete characters. Select OK when finished or Cancel to abort.
Channel Name a b c d e f g h i j OK Cancel
TV Select Exit
MENU
Air
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PC
The PC menu allows you to change the video options used with a VGA or HDMI video source. You can adjust the following parameters: Contrast Sets the variation between light and dark colors Brightness Sets the brightness of the display image Color Temperature (VGA only) Sets the color temperature used by the display: Cool, Normal, Warm, or User (a user-defined setting).
Contrast Brightness Color Temperature Auto Setting Phase Manual Clock Display Adjustment 50 50 User
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PC
Select
Exit
MENU
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To set the user-defined color temperature, select the User option and adjust the levels of red, green, and blue to be used to produce white. Use and to select a color, then use and to adjust the level. Auto Setting (VGA only) When turned on, automatically adjusts the image position Phase (VGA only) Adjusts the phase of the video clock Manual Clock (VGA only) Adjusts the frequency of the video clock Display Adjustment
0 0 0
A sub-menu that controls the position of the image on the screen. The two parameters are Horizontal Position and Vertical Position.
DTV
The DTV menu is a separate menu system for HDTV configuration that allows you to configure the available channels, closed captioning, parental controls, and other HDTV options. Note: The navigation procedure for the DTV menu differs from that of the main OSD, as follows. To use the DTV menu: 1. Use the menu. 2. Press the 3. Use the and buttons to navigate the sub-menus represented by icons at the top of the
button to enter the selected menu. and buttons to navigate the menu items.
4. If Press <Enter> appears to the right of the selected item, a dialog box will appear upon pressing ENTER. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to navigate the dialog box. If the selected item is an adjustable parameter, use the 5. Press repeatedly to exit a sub-menu. 6. Press MENU to exit the OSD. and buttons to adjust the value.
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The DTV menu contains the following sub-menus: General Sets general HDTV options and allows you to scan for available HDTV channels and enable and disable channels. The options are as follows: Audio LanguageSets the broadcast audio language used: English, French, or Spanish Time ZoneSets the current time zone SPDIF TypeSelects the type of S/PDIF audio put out on the optical S/PDIF output: Dolby Digital, PCM, or Off Auto ScanAutomatically scans all channels for strong signals and disables any channels with weak signals Manual ScanBrings up a dialog box that allows you to manually scan channels. Set the Scan Mode to Add-on Mode to scan all channels that have not yet been scanned. To scan a particular range of channels, set the Scan Mode to Range Scan, then enter the start and end channels on the remote keypad. Once the Scan Mode has been set, press ENTER to begin the scan. Channel SkipBrings up a dialog box allowing you to disable individual channels. To enable/disable a channel, select it using the arrow buttons on the remote, then press ENTER to toggle. A check mark to the right of a channel means the channel is disabled. Caption Configures HDTV closed captioning. The options are as follows: Analog Closed CaptionSelects the analog caption channel to be displayed on-screen. You can select CC14 or turn analog closed captioning off. Digital Closed CaptionSelects the digital caption channel to be displayed on screen. You can select Service16 or turn digital closed captioning off.
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Digital Caption StyleBrings up a dialog box that allows you to set how the digital caption will be displayed on-screen. You can set the font size, color, and opacity; background color and opacity; and window color and opacity. A sample of how the current settings will look displays to the right of the menu.
Parental Configures parental controls for HDTV programming, allowing you to block individual channels. To access the menu, select Password and enter the current password, which is set in the main parental controls menu (see V-Chip & Parental on page 20). To block/unblock channels, select Channel Block and press ENTER to bring up the Channel Block dialog box. Select the desired channel using the arrow buttons on the remote, then press ENTER to toggle. A check mark to the right of a channel means the channel is blocked.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom No picture (power indicator does not light up) Possible Cause Power cord not securely connected Power switch is off Power outlet is off or not working Resolution Make sure the power cord is firmly inserted into the socket and outlet. Turn on the power switch on the bottom of the display. Try plugging a different device into the outlet and see if it turns on. If not, turn on the outlet or use a different outlet.
No picture (power indicator is red) No picture (power indicator is green) Unclear or noisy picture
The display is in If connected to a computer and in VGA or HDMI mode, power-saving mode press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. Otherwise, press a button on the remote. The display is off No signal Contrast or brightness too low Signal cable(s) not securely connected Poor TV signal Press the POWER button on the remote or on the right side of the display. Make sure the proper source is selected. If there is still no picture, check the signal cable(s) and signal source. Adjust the contrast and/or brightness until picture appears. Make sure the signal cable(s) are firmly connected. Check the TV signal. If using an antenna, adjust the position for better signal. If using cable or satellite TV, contact your service provider. Make sure the audio signal cable(s) are firmly connected. Unplug the headphones. Unmute the audio by pressing the MUTE button on the remote. Adjust the contrast and/or brightness to desired setting.
No sound
Display is too dark or too bright Display not centered Image vibrating
Contrast or brightness too low or too high Position incorrectly adjusted in OSD Signal cable(s) not securely connected Power voltage too high or too low
Adjust the image position in the PC menu in the OSD (see PC on page 22). Make sure the signal cable(s) are firmly connected. Check the power source to make sure it matches the display specification. Try a different power outlet on a different circuit.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom After-image remains on screen after display is turned off Distorted image Out of Range message on screen Red, green, blue, or white dots on screen Remote control not functioning
Resolution This is characteristic of an LCD. The after-image will disappear after a few minutes.
Display format set incorrectly VGA input signal is not in a supported mode Inherent LCD characteristics Batteries inserted improperly Batteries low on energy A button is stuck Obstacle between remote and display
Check that the correct Format is selected in the Miscellaneous menu in the OSD (see Miscellaneous on page 18). Adjust the resolution and refresh rate on the PC to match a supported mode, listed under Specifications on page 28. This is characteristic of an LCD and will not cause a malfunction. Make sure the batteries are inserted and oriented properly. Replace the batteries. Jog any stuck buttons on the remote to unstick them. Remove the obstacle.
Move closer to the display. The remote is too far from the display If none of the resolutions above resolves the problem, turn the display off and then on again using the power switch on the bottom of the display, then check to see if the problem has resolved. Note: Further troubleshooting information can be found on the Protron website at www.protronusa.com.
Support Information
Do not return this product to your retailer until you have performed the steps laid out in the Easy Setup Instructions and contacted the Customer Service Center. Merchandise may not be returned to Protron without a return form authorization. Before contacting Protron Customer Service, please record the following information, which may be found on the back of your display: Model Number Serial Number Date of Manufacture The Protron Customer Service Center may be contacted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the following number:
1-888-257-8899
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Specifications
General
Dimensions Weight Panel Type Screen Size Color Range Max. Resolution Pixel Pitch Sync Range Contrast Ratio Brightness Viewing Angle Response Time Inputs 41.9" (1065mm) W 34.0" (865mm) H 10.8" (275mm) D 93.9lbs (42.6kg) Active Matrix TFT LCD 42" widescreen (16:9) 24 bits (16.7 million colors) 1366 768 0.681mm (H) 0.681mm (V) Horizontal: 3080kHz Vertical: 5075Hz 1000:1 500 cd/m2 +/88 (H/V) Rise: 8ms Fall: 10ms 1 ATSC TV (75 ohm coaxial F) 1 NTSC-M TV (75 ohm coaxial F) 1 HDMI 2 progressive scan component video (RCA) 3 composite video (RCA) 1 S-Video 6 stereo audio (RCA) 1 SVGA (15-pin D-Sub) 1 stereo audio line in, 0 dBV nominal (1/8" TRS) 1 x composite video (RCA) 1 optical S/PDIF audio (TOSLINK) 1 stereo audio (RCA) 1 subwoofer (RCA) 1 headphone (1/8" TRS) SDTV: 480i EDTV: 480p HDTV: 720p, 1080i NTSC-M, CATV, 125 channels ATSC HDTV NTSC: Mono, Stereo, SAP ATSC: Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround V-Chip (TV PG, MPAA) PIP, PBP NTSC: CC14, TEXT14 ATSC: Analog channels 14, digital channels 16 2 15W VESA DDC1, DDC2B
Outputs
TV Tuners TV Audio Parental Controls Picture-In-Picture Closed Captioning Speakers Plug and Play Compliance
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Specifications
Picture-in-Picture Combinations
Primary Source Secondary Source TV AV1 AV2 AV3 S-Video YPbPr1 YPbPr2 HDMI DTV VGA TV AV1 AV2 AV3 S-Video YPbPr1 YPbPr2 HDMI DTV VGA
640 480
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Limited Warranty
Protron warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for the term stated below. How to obtain service: Visit the Protron Customer Service Portal at www.protronusa.com support tab or call Protron Customer Support at 1-888-257-8899. If the issue cannot be resolved over the phone with trouble-shooting techniques, you may be eligible for warranty service. To request warranty repair, you may also contact us by e-mail at protron@ewestcsp.com. All warranties must be authorized by Protron prior to service and will result in the issuance of an authorization number for service. For televisions with screen sizes of 37" or less, you will be requested to ship your television to our National Return Center. For televisions with screen sizes 40" and above, you may be eligible for in-home service. Our Customer Service Representative will locate an authorized Protron Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an authorized Protron Service Center. If in-home service is not available in your area, you must either take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, pay for the additional cost that the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home, or send the unit to our National Return Center for repair. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice with product name, model and/or serial number, which provides evidence that the product is within the warranty period, must be presented to obtain warranty service. This warranty does not cover: Physical or cosmetic damages Damage caused by abuse and/or neglect Ordinary adjustments as outlined in the owners manual that can be performed by the customer Damage to equipment not properly connected to the product Any cost incurred in shipping the product for repair Signal reception problems caused by external antenna, cable systems or interference Incompatibility due to a change in TV/CATV broadcast systems after the product was sold Batteries Images burnt on to the screen Initial installation and related adjustments Power surge and/or damage by lightning Force majeure or uncontrollable external force damage Product shipped for service with inadequate packaging or packaging materials
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Limited Warranty
What we will do: Protron will repair and/or replace your product at our National Return Center with new, like new, or refurbished product and/or parts, at our discretion. For models 40" and above, Protron will reimburse an authorized Protron Service Center, obtained by Protron for you, for the new or, at our discretion, refurbished replacement parts required to repair your television. This warranty is void if: Product is used in a commercial application or rental. Damaged through misuse, negligence or abuse. Modified or repaired by anyone other than authorized Protron Service Center. Damaged because it is improperly connected to any other equipment. If the original proof of purchase cannot be supplied. If the identifiable markings on the TV such as the serial number are defaced, unrecognizable, or missing. The product is used outside the country in which it was originally sold. This warranty is not transferable and only applies to the original purchase. Any implied warranties, including the warranty of merchantability, are limited in duration to the period of this expressed warranty and no warranty whether expressed or implied shall apply to the product thereafter. Under no circumstance shall Protron be liable for any loss or consequential damage arising out of the use of this product. This warranty gives specific legal right. However, you may have other rights that may vary from state/province to state/province. Some states/ provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusions of consequential damage. Therefore these restrictions may not apply to you.
37" and Below: 1 year Parts & Labor Depot Warranty 40" and Above: 1 year Parts & Labor In-Home Warranty
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