Child Safety: It Makes A Difference How and Where You Use Your Flat Panel Display
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... size does NOT fit all cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that the wall where you are mounting the display is a growing trend and larger flat panel displays are not designed to be pulled or grabbed by the display and wall mount manufacturers. • If you enjoy your flat panel display. • Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use of your new product, please keep...
... size does NOT fit all cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that the wall where you are mounting the display is a growing trend and larger flat panel displays are not designed to be pulled or grabbed by the display and wall mount manufacturers. • If you enjoy your flat panel display. • Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use of your new product, please keep...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... coloured green or green-and-yellow. Attaching the ferrite cores Set the ferrite cores on the rear. Record the model and serial numbers in the spaces provided below. WARNING Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you connect a computer to this monitor...
... coloured green or green-and-yellow. Attaching the ferrite cores Set the ferrite cores on the rear. Record the model and serial numbers in the spaces provided below. WARNING Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. If you connect a computer to this monitor...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...) Connections 16 (EN) Connecting the AC Power Cord 16 (EN) Connection Example 17 (EN) Using On-screen Menus 18 (EN) Operating Through Menus 18 (EN) Menu Guide 18 (EN) EN Watching the Picture 22 (EN) Switching the Picture 22 (EN) Watching a Still Picture 22 (EN) Input Signal and Monitor Status Information Display 22 (EN) Adjusting the Picture 24 (EN) Adjusting the Contrast, Brightness, Chroma, and Phase 24 (EN) Emphasizing the Contrast of the Picture (Picture...
...) Connections 16 (EN) Connecting the AC Power Cord 16 (EN) Connection Example 17 (EN) Using On-screen Menus 18 (EN) Operating Through Menus 18 (EN) Menu Guide 18 (EN) EN Watching the Picture 22 (EN) Switching the Picture 22 (EN) Watching a Still Picture 22 (EN) Input Signal and Monitor Status Information Display 22 (EN) Adjusting the Picture 24 (EN) Adjusting the Contrast, Brightness, Chroma, and Phase 24 (EN) Emphasizing the Contrast of the Picture (Picture...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... disconnect the AC power cord, pull it . If you install multiple equipment with a mild detergent solution. On cleaning To keep the unit looking brand-new, periodically clean it as Remote Commander's malfunction, noisy picture, noisy sound, may appear on the position of a panel since these will damage the cabinet. These points are normal. • Do not display a same still image on 100 to...
... disconnect the AC power cord, pull it . If you install multiple equipment with a mild detergent solution. On cleaning To keep the unit looking brand-new, periodically clean it as Remote Commander's malfunction, noisy picture, noisy sound, may appear on the position of a panel since these will damage the cabinet. These points are normal. • Do not display a same still image on 100 to...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Features The PFM-500A1WU is 16:9 42-inch flat panel monitor adopting the PDP (Plasma Display Panel) and accepts various types of the Microsoft Corporation. 5 (EN) Warning on power connection Use a proper power cord for PAL Y/C separation. • Up to x4 zooming. • Accepts infrared or wired Sony Remote Commanders using the on-screen menus. On-screen menus You can convert a low-rate input signal into a high-rate one RGB/component input. • Displays the HDTV...
Features The PFM-500A1WU is 16:9 42-inch flat panel monitor adopting the PDP (Plasma Display Panel) and accepts various types of the Microsoft Corporation. 5 (EN) Warning on power connection Use a proper power cord for PAL Y/C separation. • Up to x4 zooming. • Accepts infrared or wired Sony Remote Commanders using the on-screen menus. On-screen menus You can convert a low-rate input signal into a high-rate one RGB/component input. • Displays the HDTV...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... mode. Then the buttons light up in red in a menu. !™ MENU button Press to deactivate them. When the u indicator flashes, see "Turning Off the Power Automatically When There Is No Input Signal (Power Saving Function)" on page 30(EN). 4 CTRL (control) button To operate the buttons on . Press again to make the menu appear. !£ VOL (volume) +/- Press again to go back to select the desired item in the power saving mode. Flashes...
... mode. Then the buttons light up in red in a menu. !™ MENU button Press to deactivate them. When the u indicator flashes, see "Turning Off the Power Automatically When There Is No Input Signal (Power Saving Function)" on page 30(EN). 4 CTRL (control) button To operate the buttons on . Press again to make the menu appear. !£ VOL (volume) +/- Press again to go back to select the desired item in the power saving mode. Flashes...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...): Connect to the composite video signal output of the video equipment. When the plug is connected to the VIDEO OUT connector or Y/C OUT jack, the 75-oms termination of the VIDEO IN connector or Y/C IN jack is released, and the signal input to the audio inputs of another monitor. AUDIO OUT (L/R) (phono type): Loop-through output of the RGB IN connectors. Location and Function of Parts and Controls 3 LINE IN connectors VIDEO...
...): Connect to the composite video signal output of the video equipment. When the plug is connected to the VIDEO OUT connector or Y/C OUT jack, the 75-oms termination of the VIDEO IN connector or Y/C IN jack is released, and the signal input to the audio inputs of another monitor. AUDIO OUT (L/R) (phono type): Loop-through output of the RGB IN connectors. Location and Function of Parts and Controls 3 LINE IN connectors VIDEO...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... the audio inputs of video equipment or another monitors. Once you cannot operate the monitor with the Remote Commander. • You can simultaneously control all equipment with a single Remote Commander. Then you can use the stereo cable with 6 to the CONTROL S jacks of an audio amplifier (not supplied). Note Do not connect the speaker's cord to the monitor and to standby mode. 11 (EN) Set the volume to maximum position to set...
... the audio inputs of video equipment or another monitors. Once you cannot operate the monitor with the Remote Commander. • You can simultaneously control all equipment with a single Remote Commander. Then you can use the stereo cable with 6 to the CONTROL S jacks of an audio amplifier (not supplied). Note Do not connect the speaker's cord to the monitor and to standby mode. 11 (EN) Set the volume to maximum position to set...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Note When using multiple monitors, press this button again or press the VOL (volume) +/- Press this switch to turn monitors which are already on into the standby mode, or turn on monitors which are in the LINE connectors. 6 Number buttons Press to the standby mode. Location and Function of Parts and Controls Remote Commander RM-921 1 !™ MUTING DISPLAY POWER 2 3 RGB1 RGB2 YUV !£ 4 LINE Y/C MTS/MPX !¢ 5 123 6 456...
Note When using multiple monitors, press this button again or press the VOL (volume) +/- Press this switch to turn monitors which are already on into the standby mode, or turn on monitors which are in the LINE connectors. 6 Number buttons Press to the standby mode. Location and Function of Parts and Controls Remote Commander RM-921 1 !™ MUTING DISPLAY POWER 2 3 RGB1 RGB2 YUV !£ 4 LINE Y/C MTS/MPX !¢ 5 123 6 456...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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.... When the Remote Commander does not work Check that the u indicator lights up to half a year. Installing batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in a menu. !• MENU button Press to make an index number appear on the side of the monitor, you can use this switch instead of the monitor you do not plan to use this switch instead of the monitor screen. When you use multiple monitors, you cannot...
.... When the Remote Commander does not work Check that the u indicator lights up to half a year. Installing batteries Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in a menu. !• MENU button Press to make an index number appear on the side of the monitor, you can use this switch instead of the monitor you do not plan to use this switch instead of the monitor screen. When you use multiple monitors, you cannot...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...). 7 RESET Select to restore the factory settings in the PIC CONTROL menu items 1 to increase color saturation and press . The ENTER button on the Remote Commander has the same function as the ENT button on the Remote Commander as same as the >/. buttons on the monitor screen. The main menu appears on the control panel. to set. For details on the picture AGC function, see "Emphasizing the Contrast of input signal.
...). 7 RESET Select to restore the factory settings in the PIC CONTROL menu items 1 to increase color saturation and press . The ENTER button on the Remote Commander has the same function as the ENT button on the Remote Commander as same as the >/. buttons on the monitor screen. The main menu appears on the control panel. to set. For details on the picture AGC function, see "Emphasizing the Contrast of input signal.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... four times. !£ ASPECT Set the aspect ratio of the monitor screen when turning on the power or switching the input signal. !• POWER SAVE Set the time period to display the input signal information for adjusting the signal or selecting the language. !∞ CONF I G !§ V ENHANCE H F I L TER : ON : AUTO !¶ D I FT : 00 : 00 : 00 !™ Z OOM ASPECT !£ RESET : x1 : 4x3 !¢ S E L E C T ENTER C A N C E L MENU 8 H SIZE Adjusts the horizontal picture size. Select HIGH when the...
... four times. !£ ASPECT Set the aspect ratio of the monitor screen when turning on the power or switching the input signal. !• POWER SAVE Set the time period to display the input signal information for adjusting the signal or selecting the language. !∞ CONF I G !§ V ENHANCE H F I L TER : ON : AUTO !¶ D I FT : 00 : 00 : 00 !™ Z OOM ASPECT !£ RESET : x1 : 4x3 !¢ S E L E C T ENTER C A N C E L MENU 8 H SIZE Adjusts the horizontal picture size. Select HIGH when the...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... the settings in this item is still retained when the AC power cord is ON, the indicators on the monitor. The monitor turns to disable the front control buttons on the front panel go off. For details on the index number, see "Using the Memory" on page 32(EN). @£ REMOTE MODE Select the Remote Commander mode. MEMOR Y @º LOAD @¡ SAVE S E L E C T ENTER C A N C E L MENU For details, see "Operating a Specific Monitor...
... the settings in this item is still retained when the AC power cord is ON, the indicators on the monitor. The monitor turns to disable the front control buttons on the front panel go off. For details on the index number, see "Using the Memory" on page 32(EN). @£ REMOTE MODE Select the Remote Commander mode. MEMOR Y @º LOAD @¡ SAVE S E L E C T ENTER C A N C E L MENU For details, see "Operating a Specific Monitor...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... the on-screen language used in the still mode. • When you start • Turn on the monitor. • Turn on the connected equipment and play a video source. • To display the input signal information on the screen when turning on the control panel of the sync signal. Y/C: Selects the audio and video signal input from the Remote Commander. buttons flash while in the menu, see page 31(EN). Switching the Picture 1 Press CTRL on the power or switching the input signal, set DISPLAY to OFF...
... the on-screen language used in the still mode. • When you start • Turn on the monitor. • Turn on the connected equipment and play a video source. • To display the input signal information on the screen when turning on the control panel of the sync signal. Y/C: Selects the audio and video signal input from the Remote Commander. buttons flash while in the menu, see page 31(EN). Switching the Picture 1 Press CTRL on the power or switching the input signal, set DISPLAY to OFF...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Corporation, USA. to move the cursor (z) to ON at LINE. MUTING The sound is set to RGB. The CONFIG menu appears on the monitor screen. LINE COMP Composite video input is a registered trademark of RGB1 is muted. The input signal information list Color system or horizontal/vertical frequency Signal type 3 1 . 5 kHz / 6 0 Hz RGB 1 · RGB Input signal Color system or horizontal/vertical frequency display NTSC NTSC PAL PAL VGAa) (Graphics) 31.5 kHz 60 Hz...
... Corporation, USA. to move the cursor (z) to ON at LINE. MUTING The sound is set to RGB. The CONFIG menu appears on the monitor screen. LINE COMP Composite video input is a registered trademark of RGB1 is muted. The input signal information list Color system or horizontal/vertical frequency Signal type 3 1 . 5 kHz / 6 0 Hz RGB 1 · RGB Input signal Color system or horizontal/vertical frequency display NTSC NTSC PAL PAL VGAa) (Graphics) 31.5 kHz 60 Hz...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... picture is input later. Adjusting the Picture While watching the picture, you can be carried out for each input signal separately. You can also store the adjusted levels in the range from the PIC CONTROL menu with the >/. Adjust the brightness with the >/. buttons and press the ENT button. Turn on the monitor screen and select the "CONTRAST", "BRIGHTNESS", "CHROMA", or "PHASE" from MIN (-50) to MAX (+50). >: to make overall picture...
... picture is input later. Adjusting the Picture While watching the picture, you can be carried out for each input signal separately. You can also store the adjusted levels in the range from the PIC CONTROL menu with the >/. Adjust the brightness with the >/. buttons and press the ENT button. Turn on the monitor screen and select the "CONTRAST", "BRIGHTNESS", "CHROMA", or "PHASE" from MIN (-50) to MAX (+50). >: to make overall picture...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Remote Commander. 1 In the PIC SIZE menu, press >/. RESET : YES Zooming Up the Picture You can also operate with the ZOOM button on the monitor screen. Z OOM : x1 S E L E C T ENTER C A N C E L MENU 3 Press ENT. To cancel the reset function, press the MENU button before pressing the ENT button. 2 Press >/. The following menu appears on the monitor screen. S E L E C T ENTER C A N C E L MENU 2 Press >/.. "NO" changes to "V SHIFT" and press ENT. The original picture size and position...
... Remote Commander. 1 In the PIC SIZE menu, press >/. RESET : YES Zooming Up the Picture You can also operate with the ZOOM button on the monitor screen. Z OOM : x1 S E L E C T ENTER C A N C E L MENU 3 Press ENT. To cancel the reset function, press the MENU button before pressing the ENT button. 2 Press >/. The following menu appears on the monitor screen. S E L E C T ENTER C A N C E L MENU 2 Press >/.. "NO" changes to "V SHIFT" and press ENT. The original picture size and position...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... connector. The power indicator flashes when the unit is no input signal. to move the cursor (z) to "CONFIG" and press ENT. OFF: The power saving function does not work when the signal is connected to the 13th pin of the RGB IN (D-sub 15-pin) connector, the unit does not turn on even if the sync signal is input. MA I N MENU P I C CONTROL P I C S I ZE CONF I SPLAY P OWE R S A V E L ANGUAGE : ON : AUTO...
... connector. The power indicator flashes when the unit is no input signal. to move the cursor (z) to "CONFIG" and press ENT. OFF: The power saving function does not work when the signal is connected to the 13th pin of the RGB IN (D-sub 15-pin) connector, the unit does not turn on even if the sync signal is input. MA I N MENU P I C CONTROL P I C S I ZE CONF I SPLAY P OWE R S A V E L ANGUAGE : ON : AUTO...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... monitor. (All operations are installed together. 1 Press ID MODE ON on the monitor screen. to move the cursor (z) to "REMOTE" and press ENT. ON Index number SET I NDEX NO . : 001 ' 4 Select the index number with >/. OFF ID MODE 2 Input the index number of the monitor you want to operate using 0 - 9 buttons on the selected monitor changes to cyan while others change to red. The character on the Remote Commander. MA I N MENU P I C CONTROL...
... monitor. (All operations are installed together. 1 Press ID MODE ON on the monitor screen. to move the cursor (z) to "REMOTE" and press ENT. ON Index number SET I NDEX NO . : 001 ' 4 Select the index number with >/. OFF ID MODE 2 Input the index number of the monitor you want to operate using 0 - 9 buttons on the selected monitor changes to cyan while others change to red. The character on the Remote Commander. MA I N MENU P I C CONTROL...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... Plasma Display Panel Display resolution 852 dots × 480 lines Pixel pitch 1.08(horizontal) × 1.08(vertical) mm (1⁄16 × 1⁄16 inches) Picture size 920 (horizontal) × 518 (vertical) mm (36 1⁄4 × 20 1⁄2 inches) Panel size 42-inch (diagonal 1,056 mm) Inputs and Outputs RGB1 R (R-Y)/ G (Y)/B (B-Y) IN BNC-type (×3) 0.714 Vp-p/non-composite 75-ohm (automatic termination) 1 Vp-p/composite 75-ohm (automatic termination) SYNC...
... Plasma Display Panel Display resolution 852 dots × 480 lines Pixel pitch 1.08(horizontal) × 1.08(vertical) mm (1⁄16 × 1⁄16 inches) Picture size 920 (horizontal) × 518 (vertical) mm (36 1⁄4 × 20 1⁄2 inches) Panel size 42-inch (diagonal 1,056 mm) Inputs and Outputs RGB1 R (R-Y)/ G (Y)/B (B-Y) IN BNC-type (×3) 0.714 Vp-p/non-composite 75-ohm (automatic termination) 1 Vp-p/composite 75-ohm (automatic termination) SYNC...