HP PL4260N Plasma HDTV - Data Sheet
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... and vivid colors. Analog and digital audio output connectors enable seamless connectivity to 60,0004 hours of operation • ENERGY STAR® qualified TV Included is a comprehensive array of digital and analog inputs, including an integrated HDTV Tuner, HDMI, and component-video ports. HD content may require separately purchased service contract or other factors. actual performance may vary either higher or lower. 3 Wall mounting hardware...
... and vivid colors. Analog and digital audio output connectors enable seamless connectivity to 60,0004 hours of operation • ENERGY STAR® qualified TV Included is a comprehensive array of digital and analog inputs, including an integrated HDTV Tuner, HDMI, and component-video ports. HD content may require separately purchased service contract or other factors. actual performance may vary either higher or lower. 3 Wall mounting hardware...
HP PL4260N Plasma HDTV - Data Sheet
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... Stand Speakers Remote Wall-mounts Media Center/DEC Warranty Parts & Labor Extended Warranty (3 years) General Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions-with speakers and stand (H x W x D) Dimensions-with speakers, without stand (H x W x D) Dimensions-without speakers and without warranty of HDMI Licensing LLC. of Speakers Audio Output Dolby Digital Surround Sound Connectivity HDMI Component In S-Video In Composite Video In PC input Antenna In (RF) PC or HDMI Audio In Analog Audio In Digital Audio Out Video Out (Composite) Audio Out (Analog) RS-232 Convenience V-chip Closed Captioning...
... Stand Speakers Remote Wall-mounts Media Center/DEC Warranty Parts & Labor Extended Warranty (3 years) General Power Supply Power Consumption Dimensions-with speakers and stand (H x W x D) Dimensions-with speakers, without stand (H x W x D) Dimensions-without speakers and without warranty of HDMI Licensing LLC. of Speakers Audio Output Dolby Digital Surround Sound Connectivity HDMI Component In S-Video In Composite Video In PC input Antenna In (RF) PC or HDMI Audio In Analog Audio In Digital Audio Out Video Out (Composite) Audio Out (Analog) RS-232 Convenience V-chip Closed Captioning...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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... antenna is connected to the television equipment, be placed on the product. ■ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items. ■ Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. ■ Use ... place any type of the TV panel. No objects filled with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to provide some protection against voltage ...
... antenna is connected to the television equipment, be placed on the product. ■ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC power cord under the TV set or other heavy items. ■ Turn off the main power and unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet before handling. ■ Use ... place any type of the TV panel. No objects filled with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to provide some protection against voltage ...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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... Connecting power to the TV 16 Turning On the TV 17 Turning the TV On and Off (Standby 17 Using the First-Time Setup Wizard..19 Initial Setup 19 Using the Remote Control 21 Operating the TV 21 Using universal remote controls 21 Installing or replacing remote control batteries 21 Identifying the remote control buttons 22 Adjusting the Volume 24 Muting the sound 24 Changing the Picture Mode 24 Changing Channels 24 Selecting the last channel 24 Displaying program information 24 Selecting the Input Source...
... Connecting power to the TV 16 Turning On the TV 17 Turning the TV On and Off (Standby 17 Using the First-Time Setup Wizard..19 Initial Setup 19 Using the Remote Control 21 Operating the TV 21 Using universal remote controls 21 Installing or replacing remote control batteries 21 Identifying the remote control buttons 22 Adjusting the Volume 24 Muting the sound 24 Changing the Picture Mode 24 Changing Channels 24 Selecting the last channel 24 Displaying program information 24 Selecting the Input Source...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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Identifying Items in the Box Television (panel with mounting hardware 2 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide CC Sleep Ant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Enter TV stand and mounting hardware Remote control unit AC cord Documentation Display speakers with stand detached) Menu Aspect SAP MTS Sound Picture Source OK back Info Last Ch+ Ch-
Identifying Items in the Box Television (panel with mounting hardware 2 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide CC Sleep Ant 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Enter TV stand and mounting hardware Remote control unit AC cord Documentation Display speakers with stand detached) Menu Aspect SAP MTS Sound Picture Source OK back Info Last Ch+ Ch-
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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... (rear) ■ Speaker R ■ Component 1 Comp 1 Audio In ■ Component 2 Comp 2 Audio In ■ HDMI ■ PC ■ PC/DVI Audio In ■ RS232 ■ Digital Audio Out Description Connect wire from the DVI equipment to PC/DVI Audio In. Some set-top boxes must be set . ■ AC In ■ Speaker L Connect the included power cord. Or ■ Connect audio cable from optional DVI equipment; Use Video 1 Audio In for Video 1 In, and Video 2 Audio In for a specific resolution out. ■ Connect...
... (rear) ■ Speaker R ■ Component 1 Comp 1 Audio In ■ Component 2 Comp 2 Audio In ■ HDMI ■ PC ■ PC/DVI Audio In ■ RS232 ■ Digital Audio Out Description Connect wire from the DVI equipment to PC/DVI Audio In. Some set-top boxes must be set . ■ AC In ■ Speaker L Connect the included power cord. Or ■ Connect audio cable from optional DVI equipment; Use Video 1 Audio In for Video 1 In, and Video 2 Audio In for a specific resolution out. ■ Connect...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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... over-the-air analog transmission. 10 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide When connecting the RF cable to a details channel. ■ Alert text messages display, and forced tuning occurs, even during paid programming. If your TV set , do not use the Video Out and Audio Out connectors; C A B A 75-ohm coaxial cable, round B 300-ohm twin-lead cable, flat C F-type connector Connect the input sources to the TV according to the type...
... over-the-air analog transmission. 10 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide When connecting the RF cable to a details channel. ■ Alert text messages display, and forced tuning occurs, even during paid programming. If your TV set , do not use the Video Out and Audio Out connectors; C A B A 75-ohm coaxial cable, round B 300-ohm twin-lead cable, flat C F-type connector Connect the input sources to the TV according to the type...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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see "Connecting power to the TV; You can connect a digital TV set . CAUTION: Unplug power for the TV and all cables are sold separately. The S-video and Video In connectors share the audio connectors in a set -top box assures a more vivid picture and enhances your viewing enjoyment. Use shielded coaxial cable to S-video 1 and Video 1 Audio In connectors, or S-video 2 and Video 2 Audio In connectors on the TV. ■ DVI video cable with a set-top box Connecting your TV...
see "Connecting power to the TV; You can connect a digital TV set . CAUTION: Unplug power for the TV and all cables are sold separately. The S-video and Video In connectors share the audio connectors in a set -top box assures a more vivid picture and enhances your viewing enjoyment. Use shielded coaxial cable to S-video 1 and Video 1 Audio In connectors, or S-video 2 and Video 2 Audio In connectors on the TV. ■ DVI video cable with a set-top box Connecting your TV...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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...AV input connectors. Connecting a DVD player, VCR, DVR, game console, or camcorder You can connect a VCR by using either S-video or Video (composite video) connections. ■ Video (composite video) and audio cables connected to -HDMI converter cable and audio cables, and the HDMI connector and the PC/DVI Audio connector. 12 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide VIDEO 1 IN L R VIDEO 1 AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 IN L/MONO VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN R ! You can connect optional equipment (sold separately. The S-video and Video In connectors share the audio connectors in a set -top box. 4 Connect power...
...AV input connectors. Connecting a DVD player, VCR, DVR, game console, or camcorder You can connect a VCR by using either S-video or Video (composite video) connections. ■ Video (composite video) and audio cables connected to -HDMI converter cable and audio cables, and the HDMI connector and the PC/DVI Audio connector. 12 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide VIDEO 1 IN L R VIDEO 1 AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 IN L/MONO VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN R ! You can connect optional equipment (sold separately. The S-video and Video In connectors share the audio connectors in a set -top box. 4 Connect power...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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... of output connector, choose the connection that follow, presented in the order listed in separate color and black-and-white image signals and delivers a sharper image than one type of connection you must use a DVI cable with an DVI-to-HDMI converter cable to connect video to the TV HDMI connector, and an audio cable to connect audio to the TV PC/DVI Audio In connector.) Component video (Y, Pb, Pr) transmits video as separate red, green, and blue signals. Setting Up Setting Up...
... of output connector, choose the connection that follow, presented in the order listed in separate color and black-and-white image signals and delivers a sharper image than one type of connection you must use a DVI cable with an DVI-to-HDMI converter cable to connect video to the TV HDMI connector, and an audio cable to connect audio to the TV PC/DVI Audio In connector.) Component video (Y, Pb, Pr) transmits video as separate red, green, and blue signals. Setting Up Setting Up...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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.... 1 Connect the HDMI cable to HDMI on the device, and start play . 4 Connect power to the TV" on page 16. 6 Turn on the TV; Connecting a component device 1 Connect the component cable to both the S-video and the Video In connectors in a set. 14 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide Connecting an S-video or Video device A VCR, game console, camcorder, or some other audiovisual equipment can use: Component 1 video used with Comp 1 Audio In connectors, or Component 2 video used with Comp 2 Audio...
.... 1 Connect the HDMI cable to HDMI on the device, and start play . 4 Connect power to the TV" on page 16. 6 Turn on the TV; Connecting a component device 1 Connect the component cable to both the S-video and the Video In connectors in a set. 14 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide Connecting an S-video or Video device A VCR, game console, camcorder, or some other audiovisual equipment can use: Component 1 video used with Comp 1 Audio In connectors, or Component 2 video used with Comp 2 Audio...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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... Video Out connector. 1 Connect the VCR output for playback using the PC connector (a VGA connector). see the previous procedures. 2 Connect the VCR for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. see "Connecting power to the TV" on page 16. 4 Turn on page 16. VIDEO 1 IN L R VIDEO 1 AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 IN L/MONO R 2 Connect the audio cable connectors to the left and right audio connectors for the connector set. 3 Connect the cables...
... Video Out connector. 1 Connect the VCR output for playback using the PC connector (a VGA connector). see the previous procedures. 2 Connect the VCR for a list of PC signals compatible with the TV. see "Connecting power to the TV" on page 16. 4 Turn on page 16. VIDEO 1 IN L R VIDEO 1 AUDIO IN VIDEO 2 AUDIO IN S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2 VIDEO 2 IN L/MONO R 2 Connect the audio cable connectors to the left and right audio connectors for the connector set. 3 Connect the cables...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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... a digital receiver or a surround sound system. see "Adjusting the PC Screen image" on the TV; You can connect an external sound system to the Audio Out connectors on the external sound system. 5 Define the digital audio format in the onscreen display Audio/Digital Audio menu; see "Turning the TV On and Off (Standby)" on page 17. 4 Connect power and turn on the PC or source equipment. 7 Adjust the picture, including Auto Sync, by using a digital audio or an analog audio signal: ■ Use an optical audio cable and the Digital Audio Output...
... a digital receiver or a surround sound system. see "Adjusting the PC Screen image" on the TV; You can connect an external sound system to the Audio Out connectors on the external sound system. 5 Define the digital audio format in the onscreen display Audio/Digital Audio menu; see "Turning the TV On and Off (Standby)" on page 17. 4 Connect power and turn on the PC or source equipment. 7 Adjust the picture, including Auto Sync, by using a digital audio or an analog audio signal: ■ Use an optical audio cable and the Digital Audio Output...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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... select the input source to close the list. SRC A Power button and light B Remote control sensor The Power button includes an indicator light, which is not used for the first time. Pressing the Power button either turns the TV on the Standby Mode setting: ■ Low power, which consumes more power while in standby, uses approximately 5 seconds of powerup time. Power indicator Lights red Lights blue Off Power status Standby (off) Ready (on) AC power disconnected After the initial setup, the power-up time from the...
... select the input source to close the list. SRC A Power button and light B Remote control sensor The Power button includes an indicator light, which is not used for the first time. Pressing the Power button either turns the TV on the Standby Mode setting: ■ Low power, which consumes more power while in standby, uses approximately 5 seconds of powerup time. Power indicator Lights red Lights blue Off Power status Standby (off) Ready (on) AC power disconnected After the initial setup, the power-up time from the...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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..., obtain a clearer sound by manually switching to the TV display. Sets the timer to 60 minutes Sets the timer to open a list of the available Secondary Audio Programs (SAP)/Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) features. Pressing the Menu button again leaves the current menu and returns you reach a desired sound. If stereo sound is mono sound). Keep pressing the Sound button or right arrow to change the audio mode until you to fixed mono-sound mode. You can...
..., obtain a clearer sound by manually switching to the TV display. Sets the timer to 60 minutes Sets the timer to open a list of the available Secondary Audio Programs (SAP)/Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) features. Pressing the Menu button again leaves the current menu and returns you reach a desired sound. If stereo sound is mono sound). Keep pressing the Sound button or right arrow to change the audio mode until you to fixed mono-sound mode. You can...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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... OK button to enter the change. Picture menu/ Settings Mode Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Sharpness Blue Screen Color Temperature Options Vivid/Standard/ Movie/User [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] On/Off Warm/Standard/Cold Picture menu/ Screen H Size H Position V Size V Position Phase Adjust Clock adjust Auto Sync Default Options [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [button] [button] 28 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide You can press the Back button to move out of the image on the current input source. 2 Open...
... OK button to enter the change. Picture menu/ Settings Mode Brightness Contrast Saturation Hue Sharpness Blue Screen Color Temperature Options Vivid/Standard/ Movie/User [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] On/Off Warm/Standard/Cold Picture menu/ Screen H Size H Position V Size V Position Phase Adjust Clock adjust Auto Sync Default Options [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [scale] [button] [button] 28 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide You can press the Back button to move out of the image on the current input source. 2 Open...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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Changing the TV Settings Adjusting the picture image Adjusting the AV picture image These options adjust the AV picture image you are watching, so select the correct AV input source before adjusting values. ■ Mode sets the picture adjustments to a preset value (Vivid, Standard, Movie) or to User for synchronizing the image. ■ Auto Sync button starts automatic synchronization to the image. ■ Default button resets all Screen options to make tones more blue. ■ Sharpness sets the image sharpness. ■ Blue Screen turns on...
Changing the TV Settings Adjusting the picture image Adjusting the AV picture image These options adjust the AV picture image you are watching, so select the correct AV input source before adjusting values. ■ Mode sets the picture adjustments to a preset value (Vivid, Standard, Movie) or to User for synchronizing the image. ■ Auto Sync button starts automatic synchronization to the image. ■ Default button resets all Screen options to make tones more blue. ■ Sharpness sets the image sharpness. ■ Blue Screen turns on...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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... a digital TV channel to select User for the display speakers. Choose the PCM option when your external digital audio system does not support surround sound. Audio menu/SRS WOW Mode Focus TruBass Options Off/On [scale] [scale] 30 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide To do so, in the Audio/SRS WOW menu, choose the On option for the signal provided on the digital audio output connector: Digital Dolby or PCM. In the Audio/Digital Audio menu, select the mode for Mode. Use Sound Mode...
... a digital TV channel to select User for the display speakers. Choose the PCM option when your external digital audio system does not support surround sound. Audio menu/SRS WOW Mode Focus TruBass Options Off/On [scale] [scale] 30 HP Plasma HDTV User's Guide To do so, in the Audio/SRS WOW menu, choose the On option for the signal provided on the digital audio output connector: Digital Dolby or PCM. In the Audio/Digital Audio menu, select the mode for Mode. Use Sound Mode...
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... indicated by its memory. It allows you have the signal source equipment connected using an HDMI or a component video connection, closed caption decoder. CC1 through T4 services display text that captions appear. Not all programs and VHS videotapes offer closed caption system, because it is equipped with the CC button are also superimposed over the program picture. It is in parentheses. When the Digital Closed Caption service is a more than the original...
... indicated by its memory. It allows you have the signal source equipment connected using an HDMI or a component video connection, closed caption decoder. CC1 through T4 services display text that captions appear. Not all programs and VHS videotapes offer closed caption system, because it is equipped with the CC button are also superimposed over the program picture. It is in parentheses. When the Digital Closed Caption service is a more than the original...
User's Guide - HP Plasma HDTV
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... Standby Mode (Power Control)" on page 40.) ■ If yes, check the cables to the input source and press the source button on the TV. ■ Is the AC cord disconnected? Press the Volume button. ■ Is mute turned on ? I do not see an image at the speaker and on the TV? (TV must be in a functional lamp or other component you have viewing, picture, sound, remote, or startup problems...
... Standby Mode (Power Control)" on page 40.) ■ If yes, check the cables to the input source and press the source button on the TV. ■ Is the AC cord disconnected? Press the Volume button. ■ Is mute turned on ? I do not see an image at the speaker and on the TV? (TV must be in a functional lamp or other component you have viewing, picture, sound, remote, or startup problems...