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1. You can connect regular DVD player to AV4 IN as well Better Connectipn Meilleure Conngxi rt Mejor conexion An example of connecting video components With DVI D and RGB component setup maom olraL eur suo aaoo mpu a i 3 ore Eh Ge Ifthe OUTPUT MONITOR terminal is connected to a 2nd monitor it is possible to view the same image as on the main source The composite video signal from AV1 AV2 input will be displayed on both screens at the same time To component video equipment Please use the connection cable suitable for your video equipment Applicable video signals for each input terminal See page 42 45 for details Terminal D sub Type Component RGB Component AV1 AV3 480i Video Signal only AV4 1080i 720P 480P 480i inputs Refer to p21 RGB1 O O Refer to p21 RGB2 O O Refer to p21 O Available 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued Choose an appropriate site and install the product on a level table where the stand is secure Ensure that a power socket is readily accessible near the place where you install the TV Make sure that the power switch of this device is turned off 1 Make sure that the display signal of the personal computer to be used is compatible with the specifications of this device See Product Specifications concerning the specifications of this
2. MPAA Ratings Not Rated G PG PG 13 R NC 17 X When this is selected you can block various types of movies and videotapes based on motion picture ratings Picture in Picture will also be blocked automatically TV Ratings TV Y TV Y7 FV TV G TV PG D L S V When this is selected various types of television programming based on parental guide ratings will be TV 14 D L S V TV MA L S V blocked Picture in Picture will also be blocked automatically If you forget your secret code use the factory code 1111 to erase your secret code This will reset the secret code number back to the factory preset 1411 The secret code prevents viewing of any movie that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content Use the A or V SELECT buttons to select the MPAA RATING category that you want to block Press the OK button to block the MPAA RATING that you have selected Once the rating is selected for example PG 13 all MPAA rated PG 13 and higher R NC 17 and X movies will be blocked Press RETURN to return to the previous menu Motion Picture Ratings Chart Not Rated NR Contains no rating Not Rated NR and Not Applicable NA programs Movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply General audiences All ages are permitted to watch Parental guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children Parents strongly cautioned Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13 Restricted U
3. 7 DDC Data 20 D S Data5 8 No Connect 21 D S Datad 9 T M D S Data1 22 D S Clock Shield 10 T M D S Data1 D S Clock i MDS bars Shem ar ros Cece J pas tmos base ff CS RGB terminal D sub 15 pin connector Input signal R Pr CR G or sync on green Y B Ps Cg No connection No connection R GND Pr CR GND G GND Y GND B GND Ps CB GND No connection GND No connection SDA H syne or H V composite syne V syne V CLK SCL Q With component input S input connector pin specifications Input signal Y Y GND When different kinds of input signals are simultaneously input to the monitor via a graphics board or the like the monitor will automatically select the signals in the following priority order Sync signal type Priority H V separate sync 1 H V composite sync 2 sync on Green 3 Even in the case of the recommended signals shown on the following page there may be instances when correct display is not possible In this case use H V separate sync or H V composite sync 43 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS continued With Digital RGB signal input RGB input Setup Menu Signal mode gs Horizontal Dot clock Condition Vertical frequency frequency Remarks Resolution frequency kHz kHz pvI PC DVI STB Hz 640 x 400 70 08 31 47 25 18 O 540x480 sa
4. Recommended Signal 480i 576i 480p 576p 1080 50 1080i 60 720p 60 H V separate TTL level 2KQ H V composite TTL level 2KQ Sync on green 0 3 Vp p 759 Recommended signal 47 modes Video input Input signals input terminals AV1 video video input terminal RCA AV1 video SVideo input terminal AV1 L R audio input terminal RCA AV2 video video input terminal RCA AV2 video Svideo input terminal AV2 L R audio input terminal RCA AV3 video video input terminal RCA AV3 L R audio input terminal RCA AV4 video video input terminal RCA AV4 L R audio input terminal RCA Video signals AV1 NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 AV1 480i AV2 NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 AV2 480i AV3 NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 AV4 NTSC3 58 NTSC4 43 Video output Signal Recommended signal RF input Input signals input terminals RF Video System OUTPUT MONITOR composite video monitor output terminal RCA OUTPUT MONITOR L R audio monitor output terminal RCA ANT 750 Unbalanced NTSC M it takes at least 30 minutes to attain the maximum picture quality 42 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS continued Pin Input signal Pin Input signal 1 T M D S Data2 14 5V Power 2 T M D S Data2 15 Ground for 5V 3 T M D S Data2 4 Shield 16 Hot Plug Detect 4 T M D S Data4 17 D S Data0 5 T M D S Data4 18 D S Data0 6 DDC Clock 19 D S Data0 5 Shield
5. Video inputs The input signal amplitude must not exceed the specified level CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We Hitachi America Ltd Home Electronics division Located at 900 Hitachi Way Chula Vista CA 91914 U S A Telephone 4 800 HITACHI Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the standards of 47CFR 1 5 101 to 15 109 Trade name Plasma Display TV Model Number SSH2442 10 Prevention of S
6. aa se o o WVGA 664x480 5394 aar aa o o Make sure that the signal of the equipment to be connected is compatible with the specifications on this list With Analog RGB signal input RGB input vesa sx a yve a TO y o soxa o sso as o ooo oO Pe sox sa ey so o o O sox s se so o o o SCSC EE sxe s ve aw o 9 800 x 600 72 19 48 08 50 00 O 800 x 600 75 00 46 88 49 50 O 800 x 600 85 06 53 67 56 25 O 1024 x 768 60 00 48 36 65 00 O 13 1024 x 768 70 07 56 48 75 00 O 14 1024 x 768 75 03 60 02 78 75 O 15 480p 720 x 480 59 94 31 47 27 00 EIA 861 16 720p 60 1280 x 720 60 00 45 00 74 25 EIA 861 17 1080i 60 1920 x 1080 60 00 33 75 74 25 EIA 861 O acceptable Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock No i Remarks Signal Resolution Vertical frequency kHz frequency kHz name frequency Hz 1 VGA 640 x 400 70 08 31 47 25 48 640 x 480 59 94 31 47 25 18 W VGA 864 x 480 59 94 31 47 34 24 WVGA type On 640 x 480 640 x 480 640 x 480 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 1024 x 768 41152 X 864 1280 X 1024 1600 X 1200 Macintosh 640 X 480 832 X 624 1024 X 768 1152 X 870 1280 x 768 59 833 47 986 81 00 oo il 1280 x 768 69 997 56 137 94 760 iW e eal 1280 x 768 59 876 47 776 79 50 WXGA Mode 128
7. ADJUST buttons to adjust example Brightness FLESHTONE SELECT MW ENTER deal ADJUST lt M RETURN MENU Press the MENU button to return to the previous screen If there is no operation for a period of one minute the Adjustment Menu screen will disappear OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued MENU p lt COLOR L l C 4 5 6 7 Main buttons PICTURE PARAMETERS MENU PC PARAMETERS MENU AUDIO SETTING MENU PICTURE in PICTURE MENU CHANNEL SETTING MENU PARENTAL CONTROLS MENU GENERAL SETTING MENU NOGERWNA SELECT AW ENTER 4al ADJUST je Q RETURN MENU MENU 5 gt aE lt 7 SHARPNESS 1 Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu screen 2 Press the ENTER button to confirm then use the A and W SELECT buttons to select the item to be adjusted and then use the lt and gt ADJUST buttons to adjust the selected items Selected characters CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT COLOR TEMPERATURE Fleshtone Sharpness lt Narrows the gap between light and dark Black is subdued for increased overall darkness Decrease color level Enhances red and weakens green Warm mm Normala Cool p User Ret User G emp User B ON SOFT gt Setup hint Broadens the gap Adjust for maximum visibility to suit the ambient between light and dark brightness Black is set to off for Adjust as desired increased overall brigh
8. ENTER button to enter the rating 3 Select the ratings with V APROGRAM ADJUST buttons Press the ENTER button to set the rating a dot will appear next to the rating 4 To exit the sub menu press MENU button 5 To exit the TV PG Rating menu press the MENU button 6 To exit Parental Controis Menu press the MENU button a second time PASSWORD SELECT W ENTER p i ADJUST lt Be RETURN MENU 32 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued PASSWORD 1 Press MENU button and select PARENTAL CONTROLS menu with the 4 B PROGRAM ADJUST buttons then press the ENTER button Enter the V chip Password the factory preset code is 1111 2 A second Menu appears Select password by pressing the W SELECT button press the CI ENTER button Enter the new password using the numbers on the TV s remote control 3 Enter the password a second time to continue 4 A password confirmed window will appear Press Menu button to exit Parental Controls PARENTAL CONTROLS MPAA RATING SELECT W ENTER nll ADJUST jp RETURN MERU 33 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued This function will block out the selected channel or video input The code to enter the LOCKS feature is a four digit secret code number Use the number buttons to select the secret code Change Access Code Enter Access Code The factory preset code is 1111 Enter NEW Access Code This is used to enter a new four digit number you prefer
9. NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Note to the CATV system installer This reminder is intended to point the CATV system installer to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable s ground wire shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as possible Disposal of this product may require specific instructions pertaining to your resident state For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org PUBLIC VIEWING OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies as well as programs from other sources may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material Important Please read this User s Manual thoroughly especially the important Safety instructions on Pages 2 to 3 and 6 to 10 Misuse may cause damage to your plasma TV and could shorten its lifespan or may even cause injury to yourself Should you encounter any difficulty in the set up or operation of your TV refer to the Troubleshooting guide at the back of this manual In the unlikely event that there is a problem with your plasma TV switch off the power and unplug the TV and contact your dealer immediately CAUTION Under no circumstances should you remove the back cover of your pla
10. Within 30 degrees degrees About 16 feet ATTENTION Do not drop the remote control To avoid possible failures do not splash the remote control with water or put it on a wet object If leaving the remote control out of use for an extended period of time remove the batteries from it if the remote control does not respond properly replace the batteries Strong light such as direct sunlight exposed on the photoreceptor of the remote control can cause operational failure Position this unit to avoid direct contact with such light About 10 feet COMPONENT NAMES continued SLEEP Press this button to select the Sleep Timer mode Vv SLEEP CHLOCK ZQOM SOURCE CH LOCK GOI ee Press this button to select the V chip ASPECT P function G 2 4 S Cc a MENU ZOOM Press this button to change the picture size Press this button to select the On Screen Display Menu AV1 Press this button to select the VIDEO 1 or S VIDEO 1 INPUT function AV2 Press this button to select the VIDEO 2 or S VIDEO 2 INPUT function STILL Press this button to freeze the picture Press it again to return to normal operation MUTE Press this button to turn off the sound Press it once more or press the A volume up button to return the sound MTS Press this button to select Multi channel television
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12. being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and at the point where they exit from the appliance 41 Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the appliance When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart applance combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this appliance during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the appliance has been damaged in any way such as when a power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture 16 Do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing Do not place objects filled with liquids on this appliance Do not place any objects on top of the TV They may fall or cause a child to climb up to retrieve the objects NOarhoan a A CAUTION PREVENTION OF SCREEN BURN IN Continuous on screen displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics and other fixed non moving patterns can cause permanent damage to the TV Such SCREEN BUR
13. device 2 Make sure that the power switch of the personal computer is turned off 3 Connect the signal input terminal RGB 1 or RGB 2 on the rear panel of this device to the display signal output terminal of the personal computer Use a cable that fits the input terminal of this device and the output terminal of the personal computer Depending on the type of personal computer being connected the use of an optional conversion adapter or the adapter provided with the personal computer may be necessary in some cases For details refer to the instruction manual of the personal computer or ask the personal computer manufacturer or your local retail dealer TV rear panel Speaker R C REET Eu 4 1 3 E Da ET amma EY 5 cS ce ie i x4 SINICA aT US e a E eae Ic SPEAKER TERMINAL 5 ee porny Se SPEAKER TERMINAL 6 10N Il 6 d 10w GA NE Bt Power cabe cu connector AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO IN ANALOG INPUT RGB Z INPUT RGB 2 RGB t RGB 1 R2 or PC ke Aie prammene 15Pin D Sub 3 5mm I il VGA connector Stereo _ Audio cable DVI D Connector To Audio A To Video Output pa Output e Please refer to the caution regarding prevention of screen burn in on page 3 Subwoofer Output provides a single un amplified audio output that passes along the audio signal from
14. language and has a line back ground NOTE CAPTION DISPLAY will not work when viewing a 480P 720P or 1080i input via the COMPONENT Y PBPR or DVI HDTV inputs CAPTION DISPLAY will not work for other Extended Data Services When PIP Multi Picture mode is on CAPTION DISPLAY is activated on the selected display 37 TROUBLESHOOTING If the point to check does not correct the symptoms please contact your local Sears Service center for assistance Self servicing can be hazardous See Symptom Point to check Page There is no picture and the power indicating lamp Check to see that the power cable is properly connected 20 is off Press the main switch M The message No Sync Signal or Power Save No sync signal is detected 16 is displayed No Syne Signal Check that the signal cable is properly connected Make sure that the computer imaging equipment etc is turned There is no picture and the power indicating lamp on lights orange Make sure the computer is not in power save mode Ensure that the input selection matches the connection terminal The message Invalid Scan Freq is displayed An input signal is received abnormally 16 imna Sean Fre Ensure that the input signal matches the monitor specifications Check to see that the signal cable is properly connected The power indicating lamp is lit normally but there Check the contrast and brightness settings adjust t
15. note that this is not a malfunction High precision technology is used to manufacture the plasma display panel However over the life of the plasma panel a few pixel elements may fail This is not to be considered a defect in the panel The plasma display panel works by lighting the phosphors on it by the discharge of internal radiation Depending on the screen contents in rare cases this may cause vertical stripes to appear because of its failure to light the relevant pixels Please note that this is not a malfunction Adjusting the Clock Phase will reduce the horizontal stripes RGB input if the frequency from the computer is below 85Hz try a higher frequency to a maximum limit of 85Hz There may be a slight attenuation of the current image When used for long periods of time the top surface of the monitor may heat up This is not a malfunction 24 Text characters are displayed with varying thickness The thickness of characters and lines may vary when images with a vertical resolution greater than 480 lines are displayed however this is not a malfunction The display does not seem bright enough The ambient temperature of the monitor may be low Ambient temperatures less than about 15 degrees may cause lower uminance The panel protection circuit automatically lowers the luminance and is not a malfunction The luminance will be restored when power is turned on for a while The display does not
16. press the ENTER button MENU Select the closed caption by pressing the A W SELECT buttons Press the ENTER button To exit Captions Menu press the MENU button twice z ka cee lt gt To Select Box or Shadow display Press the CCD button on the remote control and DISPLAY menu by pressing the W SELECT button and press the ENTER button Select BOX or SHADOW Press the ENTER button To exit Captions Menu press the MENU button twice CCD SHADOW 2 Closed Captions are the dialogues narration and or sound effects of a television program or home video that are displayed on the Plasma Television screen Caption Display Mode Captions is for the program you are viewing Text is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 TEXTI1 te 5 ate This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible Text may not be available with every C C program TEXT4 TEXT3 TEXT2 Channel CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 J is used for the primary language usually English Captions is sometimes used for a second language may very by region is sometimes used for a third language may very by region a TEX1 TEXT2 TEXT3 TEXT4 is sometimes used for a fourth language may very by region ext BOX is used for the primary language and has a black back ground SHADOW is used for the primary
17. region Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued FCC Federal Communications Commission STATEMENT WARNING For model SSH2442 WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation if this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from where the receive is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Instructions to Users This equipment complies with the requirements of FCC Federal Communication Commission regulations provided that following conditions are met
18. seem bright enough RGB input The setup frequency setting in RGB input may be set to PC mode When set to PC mode the luminance is lowered by about 10 than when set as Movie mode This is not a malfunction If you do not mind flicker on the display please switch to Movie mode 23 39 TROUBLESHOOTING Make the checks suggested below depending on the symptoms observed If the symptoms remain unresolved contact your dealer Do not attempt to service this unit Possible reason Remedy snowy picture poor sound 4 Connection of antenna cable lead in wire to the TV is poor 2 Corroded or poor antenna cable connections 3 Antenna has moved position 4 Adverse weather conditions 5 Transmitter problems 1 Make new connection and or change antenna plug 2 Make new connections or use new cable 3 Re align the antenna 4 None 5 Check with the local Operator multiple images sound O K intermittent interference no picture or sound 40 7 Antenna has moved position 2 Adverse weather conditions 3 Transmitter problems 4 AV Input is not set correctly 5 Corroded or poor antenna cable connections 1 Interference from electrical or mechanical motors fluorescent lights portable radios etc 2 Corroded or poor antenna cable connections 4 TV may be in AV m
19. the plasma TV Note When using a Home Theater audio system with this plasma TV please connect the sub woofer if originally supplied with the audio system directly to the Home Theater components subwoofer terminal 16 COMPONENT NAMES Blase Speakers Control panel MENU button SOURCE button ENTER button PROGRAM VOLUME UP DOWN buttons Puttons lt gt ADJUST buttons AV SELECT button Adjustment buttons are located on the bottom The back cover is provided with indications to distinguish the adjustment buttons Remote control receiver Power lamp Main power switch See page 20 UP DOWN The main power switch is located at the SUB POWER button See page 20 back on the indicates the function while the MENU is displayed on the screen lower surface Caution when moving the main unit As this product is heavy whenever it is moved two people Handgrips_ are required to transport it safely Whenever the unit is moved it should be lifted forwards using the two handgrips at the back and the unit should then be held at the base on both sides for stability Rear External speaker 4 terminals kerone ma ii z a DIGITAL INPUT ANALOG AUDIO 2 RGB2 AUDIO RGBt RGB input terminals _ Handgrips External speaker termin
20. the windows at night to protect the neighborhood environment Precautions for the installation Do not use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over This product is designed to comply with the recommended safety standards for tilt and stability Do not apply excessive pulling force to the front or top of the cabinet that could cause the product to overturn resulting in product damage and or personal injury Follow instructions for wail shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer Only use the attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Consult your dealer if you are in any doubt about installation operation or safety of your equipment Other precautions Do not leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a stand by mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and show your family how to do this Make special arrangements for infirm or handicapped people Disposal of this product may require specific instructions pertaining to your resident
21. will increase when the VOL or A button is pressed while the guide is being displayed The volume will decrease when the VOL or W button is pressed while the guide is being displayed The audio volume can be temporarily muted by pressing the MUTE button of the remote control When the MUTE button is pressed the above icon will appear The volume setting can be lowered by pressing the VOL button while the audio is muted Muting can be cancelled by pressing the VOL button or the MUTE button while the audio is muted When the MUTE button of the remote control is pressed again the audio will be restored and the volume display green will appear 21 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued MENU button PROGRAM ADJUST lt 4 gt buttons 22 ENTER button SELECT buttons When the MENU button is pressed the adjustment menu screen will appear Adjustment and setting are possible by using the SELECT buttons PROGRAM ADJUST buttons and the ENTER button Example Selecting the picture screen 1 Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu screen URE PARAMETERS MENU sevect AW EATER qmm oust di RETURA END 2 Select the Picture Parameters screen with the lt 4 and gt PROGRAM ADJUST buttons and press the 47 ENTER button enem AY eurea ml aouen dpe RETURN meno 3 Use the A and V SELECT buttons to select the item to be adjusted and then use the 4 and gt
22. 0 x 768 1366 x 768 60 015 47 712 89 50 WXGA Mode 1366 x 768 The type of video board or connecting cable used may not allow for correct display adjustment of Horizontal Position Vertical Position Horizontal Clock and Clock Phase The monitor may fail to display an animation image correctly when a signal having a vertical frequency of 85Hz or higher is input to it The monitor differentiates the signal modes according to the horizontal and vertical frequencies and the horizontal and vertical sync signal polarities Note that different signals having all these elements alike may be handled as the same signal Displaying images with more than 480 lines of vertical resolution at Full display compressed display can result in the interpolation of stripes With Composite Input and S video Input AV1 AV2 input Signal mode Horizontal Dot clock No Signal Resolution Vertical frequency kHz frequency kHz name frequency Hz 4 NTSC M 525 59 94 PAL M Remarks Vertical frequency Hz With HDTV input AV4 and RGB1 component input Signal mode No Horizontal Dot clock Signal Resolution Vertical frequency kHz frequency kHz name frequency Hz 1 576p 576 50 00 2 480p 480 59 94 3 1080i 50 1080 50 00 4 1080i 60 1080 60 00 5 720p 60 720 59 94 6 1080p 60 1080 59 94 The monitor differentiates the signal modes accordi
23. 00 240V 50 60Hz as this may cause fire or electric shock 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued Make sure that the power switch of the TV is turned off TV rear panel Speaker R Speaker L F SPEAKERITERMINAL 6Q 10W antenna AY OUT 3 AYT IN SUSWCDFER VIDEO svt 3 gt i a woo i 0S0 60 Qaj om AY2 IN ORTE 0O20 0O FN no eaco1 f faaune y gt fasonon vate Lea lt r of Precautions when connecting the antenna Use a coaxial cable which is free from interference Avoid using a parallel flat wire as interference may occur causing the reception to become unstable and noise to appear on the screen Avoid using an indoor antenna as this may be affected by interference and poor reception Keep the power cord as far away from the antenna wire as possible Auto Tuning please refer to page 25 VHF 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna When using a 300 ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to the screws of the VHF or UHF adapter Plug the 300 ohm to 75 ohm adapter into the antenna terminal on the TV When both VHF and UHF antennas are combined Attach an optional antenna cable signal combiner to the TV antenna terminal and connect the cables to the antenna mixer Consult your local electronics retailer 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued 1 Make sure that the power switch of the TV i
24. 24 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued PIP POSITION PIP function description Selected characters SYSTEM CHANNEL EDIT Selected characters PIP POSITION Use the A V buttons to adjust pictures to the up or Change PIP display position down positions Use the 4 gt buttons to adjust pictures to the right or left positions s PIP SIZE SMALL mmp MEDIUM comm LARGE sme SPLIT smite OFF Change PIP display Size MULTI PIP OFF POP 1 12 POP 1 8 POP 1 3 use the A W lt P buttons to select the PIP setting SYSTEM DELETE Antenna or cable TV system selection MGS a Naame CABLE P AUTO PROGRAM ADD DELETE 4 PROGRAM ADD 4 gt DELETE Begin AUTO PROGRAM add and delete channel 25 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Pre setting TV Channels Note The TV must be in TV mode for access to this Menu 1 SYSTEM Select between antenna or cable TV system CHANNEL SYSTEM TV CHANNEL SYSTEM CATV SELECT AY ENTER all ADJUST lt Q RETURN MENU 2 AUTO PROGRAM Auto search channels CATV SCAN B SYSTEM mane i CHANNELEDIT 9 SELECT AW ENTER ell ADJUST lt 9 RETURN MENU 3 CHANNEL ADD Change the OSD channel number from Red to Green cove eo SELECT AWV ENTER nll ADJUST gt RETURN MENU 4 CHANNEL DELETE Change the OSD channel number from Green to Red Ec ED SELECT AW ENTER 4l ADJUST gt
25. N IN constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your SEARS Factory Warranty 17 The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol is provided on the bottom panel of the unit 18 This appliance is designed to comply with the recommended safety standards for tilt and stability Do not pull the cabinet with excessive force Doing so can cause the product to overturn resulting in damage to the product and or personal injury 19 Follow instructions for wall shelf or ceiling mounting as recommended by the manufacturer 20 An outdoor antenna should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical circuits 21 If an outdoor antenna is connected to the receiver ensure that the antenna is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding for the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE m GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE Lee GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS oid 4 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC
26. O AV2 VIDEO AV2 S VIDEO AV3 480i AV4 480P 480i RGB1 VGA RGB DV1 D 28 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Setting Up PIP through On Screen Main Menu PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP POSITION PIP SIZE MULTI PIP Select PIP size 1 Press ENTER button 2 Select the PIP size with A W SELECT button 3 Press CET ENTER button 4 Press MENU button 2 times to return to PICTURE IN PICTURE Main Menu 5 Press MENU to exit Select PIP Source While a black box appears on the screen press SOURCE button and PIP source MENU appears Select the SOURCE by using the A W SELECT buttons on the remote control Then press the ENTER button RGB2 DV1D 29 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Change PIP Position After selecting PIP Size and PIP Source 1 Press the MENU button to display on the On Screen Main Manu 2 Select PICTURE IN PICTURE Menu withq gt ADJUST button 3 Press CE ENTER button The following Menu and a diagram will appear 4 Press the ENTER Key and a white ball appears in the center of the diagram MULT MP 5 Move the PIP display with A W SELECT and lt gt ADJUST buttons Press MENU button 2 times to return to PICTURE IN PICTURE Menu 7 Press MENU button to exit D Multi PIP 1 Press the MENU button to display on the On Screen Main Manu 2 Select PICTURE IN PICTURE Menu with lt gt ADJUST button 3 Press C amp T ENTER button The f
27. OCK DO NOT USE THE TV S POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED THIS IS TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE hazards If the TV does not operate properly unplug the TV and call your authorized dealer or service CAUTION Never remove the back cover of the TV as this can expose you to very high voltages and other A center A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating the appliance Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this TV 4 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this appliance near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from
28. RETURN MENU 26 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued The ASPECT button will select how the video image appears on the TV s screen There are 4 selections 16 9 Displays a wide screen image Displays a 4 3 square picture with letterbox bands Stretches the picture to increase the size of PANORAMIG images in the center of the picture CINEMA Magnifies the image to fill the screen with a picture 16 9 _ 4 3 CINEMA wa PANORAMIC Note For PC set you can select 4 3 and 16 9 aspect mode Each time the ZOOM button of the remote control is pressed the image on the screen will be enlarged There are 10 selections Zoom 0 Normal size to Zoom 9 ASPECT ASPECT C A oe J S e ass ges gems esl ZOOM cep Cry CS ES cH LAST CH A a O 27 SOURCE Selecting PIP size When the PIP button on the remote control is pressed a black box will appear on the screen SELECT Aand Each time the PIP button is pressed the size of box changes as follows SMALL MEDIUM LARGE SPLIT PIP OFF Selecting PIP Source While a black box appears on the screen press SOURCE button and PIP SOURCE menu appears Picture mode will change in the following sequence each time the remote button is pressed Select the SOURCE by using the W A select keys on the remote control Then press the ENTER button PIP SOURCE eeens AV41 S VIDE
29. USER S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the SuperScan Plasma Display TV Before using your TV please read the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS and this USER S MANUAL carefully to learn how to operate the TV properly Keep this manual in a safe place You will find it useful in the future Notes on Installation This product is marketed with the assumption that it is to be installed by qualified personnel with relevant skills and competence t is recommended to consult with an installation specialist or your dealer install and set up the product SuperScan cannot assume liabilities for damages caused by improper installation or mounting misuse modifications or natural disasters A A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY POINTS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR Superscan PLASMA TV Our reputation has been built on the quality performance and ease of service of Superscan Plasma TV Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units To help you operate these products properly this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your Superscan Plasma TV Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this TV The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral CAUTION triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enc
30. about our product Fully understand the prerequisites to using the product such as hardware and software specifications and constraints when using the product We are not held liable for damages caused by improper handling of the product Reproduction of this manual in whole or in part without our prior written permission is prohibited The product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This Plasma TV has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured Before using this product please read and understand the Safety Instructions thoroughly to ensure correct usage and follow ail the instructions Various symbols are used in this manual the user s manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage to prevent danger to the users and to prevent property damage The meaning of these symbols are described below It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents WARNING This symbol indicates information that if ignored could possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling CAUTION This symbol indicates information that if ignored could result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling Typic
31. al Symbols This symbol indicates an additional warning including cautions An illustration is provided to clarify the contents to the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited This symbol indicates a compulsory action The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or adjacent to the symbol the This symbol indicates a prohibited action The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or adjacent to the symbol the symbol Z symbol to the left indicates that the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet Never use the TV if a problem should occur Z Abnormal operations such as smoke strange odor no image no sound excessive sound damaged casing elements cables Derede penetration of liquids or foreign matter can cause a fire or electrical shock plug from the In such cases immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet After making sure power outlet that the smoke or odor has cleared contact your dealer Never attempt to make repairs yourself because this could be dangerous Do not insert foreign objects or pour liquids inside the TV Penetration of liquids or foreign objects could result in a fire or electrical shock Use special caution in households where children are present If liquids or foreign objects should enter the projector immediately turn off the power switch disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your de
32. aler Do not place the TV in a bathroom Do not expose the TV to rain or moisture Do not place flower vases pots cups cosmetics liquids such as water etc on or around the TV Do not place metals combustibles etc on or around the TV Never disassemble or modify the TV The TV contains high voltage components Modification could result in a fire or electrical shock _ Bo not Never remove any cover disassemble Do not subject the TV to shock or impact lf the TV is subject to shock and or is broken it could result in an injury and continued use in such a state could result in fire or electrical shock if the glass panel is broken or damaged immediately turn off the power switch disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer Do not place the TV on an unstable surface S If the TV should be dropped and or broken it could result in an injury and continued use in such a state could result in fire or electrical shock Do not place the TV on an unstable slanting or vibrant surface such as a wobbly or inclined stand Do not obstruct the ventilation of the TV If ventilation is obstructed during the operation of the TV or just after switching off the power it could result in damage and shorten the lifespan of your TV due to overheating Make sure there is ample ventilation Keep a space of 100mm 10cm or more between the sides rear and top of the TV and other objects such as walls Do
33. all mounting unit and ceiling mounting unit by yourself as it can be dangerous Ask your dealer to provide the name of a qualified technician In order to prevent overheating maintain a space of 10cm 4 inches For a desktop setup or more between the sides of the TV and other objects such as wails etc so that the ventilation holes are not blocked Have this unit mounted in a stable place Take measures to prevent it from tumbling down to avoid possible physical injury Using a commercially available cord chain and clamp secure the set to a firm wall or pillar cord or chain Wall or Pillar 1 Using screws two fasten the desktop stand using the two screw holes on the rear of the stand as shown 2 Using commercially available screws secure the set firmly in position Mounting Screw hole location Two places 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS continued Refer to the installation instructions concerning mounting of the speakers Speakers Please refer to speaker installation manual ama nudes sd Se el Connect the power cord after completing all other connections Connect the power cord to the rear of the TV Connect the power cord plug to the power outlet The type of plug is different from this drawing for some countries A CAUTION Use only the power cord provided Do not use a power supply voltage other than that indicated AC1
34. als 17 COMPONENT NAMES continued LED INDICATION POWER ON OFF SLEEP CH LOCK ASPECT ____ 9 GQ Cy PIP STILL VOLUME UP DN AY MENU PROGRAM ADJUST lt gt ENTER DISPLAY AV2 AVI ASPECT PIP swab TV TUNER RS A oe SELECT eco SWAP CH UP DN AY MUTE ROBY RGB RGB 1 VGA t 4 SuperScar LAST CH SELECT AY MTS NUMBER KEYPAD AV3 E AV4 RGB 2 DVI D Installing the Batteries CCD Close Caption Display Handling the Remote Control 1 Open the battery cover Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Installing the batteries Install two included Size AA batteries observing the correct polarities 3 Close the battery cover Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place Do not mix new and old batteries together The batteries could explode or leak resulting in fires physical injury or stains When inserting batteries observe their correct polarities as marked on the product If inserted in the wrong direction the batteries could explode or leak resulting in fires physical injury or stains 18 Use the remote control within about 16 feet from front of the unit s remote control sensor and within 30 degrees on both sides Within 30
35. are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Switch off and withdraw the power plug before making or changing connections Confirm the connector is fixed tightly when the signal cable is connected Also confirm the screws on the connector are tightened Plug the power cord of the TV into a different socket from that for other equipment such as Radio etc Use a plug with ground terminal and make sure that it connects to the ground Precaution during transportation Please pay attention when you transport this TV because it is heavy Furthermore use the original carton box and its packaging materials when the TV is transported Failure to transport the TV in any carton except the original carton may result in damage to the TV Save the original carton box and all packing material Do not physically impact the remote control A physical impact could cause damage or malfunction of the remote control Take care not to drop the remote control Do not place heavy objects on the remote control Avoid strong rays Any strong rays such as direct sun rays or room lighting onto the remote control sensors could invalidate the remote control Avoid radio interference Any interfering radiation could cause distorted images or noises Avoid radio generator such as a mobile telephone transceiver etc around the TV Set the sound volume at a suitable level It is better to keep the volume level low and close
36. creen Burn in There are different characteristics that result in panel image retention depending on how the plasma display is used image retention or screen burn in characteristics of a plasma display The image retention phenomenon can occur on any TV For example when the character image as shown in Fig A at the right is Welcome continuously displayed for a long period of time then only part of the phosphors displayed age Consequently when a white image is displayed on the entire screen as shown in Fig a the character marks displayed up to that time will Welcome become visible to the eye Fig A Fig a The degree of image retention or screen burn in is proportional to the brightness of the characters and figures displayed as well as the display time The tendency of the phosphor to breakdown will depend on the age of the plasma display When images of figures with different levels of brightness as shown in Fig B are continuously displayed for a long period of time image marks at locations where the brighter figures are present are noticeable Fig b The image retention images in this document are overdrawn for the purpose of explanation The actual manner in which the image retention is seen differs depending on the operation time and brightness Methods to Reduce the Occurrence of Image Retention Lower the Contrast and Brightness settings of the plasma display as much as possible About screen defe
37. cts High precision technology is used in the making of plasma panels but over the life of the panel there may be dark spots points that do not ituminate and bright spots points that are too bright that appear These do not indicate a malfunction or defect About residual images In some cases residual images may remain after a short term display of still images and after another image has been displayed These will disappear over time and the display will return to normaicy This is not a malfunction About the panel screen Plasma display images by means of electrical discharges inside the panel Because of this the temperature of the panel surface may rise in some cases Also plasma displays are made of finely processed glass Although a reinforced glass filter is installed over the panel surface avoid strong impact because there is still a danger of glass breakage 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Desk top stand ZAN WARNING Use one of the special mounting units to install this product A mounting unit of insufficient strength or inadequate design can cause overturning or dropping and result in fire electrical shock or injury Please note that our company assumes absolutely no responsibility for personal injuries or property damage caused by use of other mounting units or improper installation A CAUTION 10cm 4 inches or more ETEN Do not attempt installation of the w
38. demark Trademark Service Mark of Sears Roebuck and Co Marca Registrada Marca de Fabrica Marca de Servicio de Sears Roebuck and Co ME Marque de commerce D Marque do s e de Sears Roebuck and Co Sears Roebuck and Co One Year Full Warranty If this product experiences any failure due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase contact Sears at 1 800 4 MY HOME R to arrange to have it repaired free of change This warranty applies only if this product is used for private household purposes This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman E states IL 60179 46
39. e Setup Menu will be displayed 4 Press the W SELECT button and select Auto Adjust When adjustment is not possible with Auto Adjust 5 Press the MENU button The Main Menu will be displayed 6 Press the W SELECT button and select Setup 7 Press the ENTER button The Setup Menu will be displayed 8 Press the W SELECT button and select Horizontal Clock Displays fine patterns as characters or a vertical striped pattern over the entire screen during Horizontal Clock adjustment 9 Press the lt or gt ADJUST buttons and search for clear characters over the entire screen 10 Perform adjustment for symptom 2 below when the characters are blurred on the entire screen The display image may be momentarily disturbed during clock adjustment but this is not a failure Symptom 2 Text displayed across the screen appears blurred in its entirety figure 2 A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the screen figure 3 Example Figure 2 a Before adjustment Figure 3 a Before adjustment LBCDEFGHI J J E ABCDEFG abed DEFGHI J abedefQECDEFG abed After adjustment After adjustment Adjustment 1 Press the MENU button The Main Menu will be displayed procedure 2 Press the W SELECT button and Select Setup 3 Press the ENTER button The Setup Menu will be displayed 4 Press the W SELECT button and select Auto Adjust When adjustme
40. en do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth If it is not enough then use a cloth with mild detergent Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners How to clean the cabinet of the TV Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the TV When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in water wet and wring out the soft cloth wipe the TV and afterwards wipe with a dry soft cloth Never use acid alkaline detergent alcoholic detergent abrasive cleaner powder soap OA cleaner car wax glass cleaner etc as they could cause discoloration scratches or cracks 8 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued Prevention of an obstacle to Radio receivers This TV has been designed pursuant to the international EMI standards This is to prevent a problem to Radio receivers Keep the TV away from Radio Adjust Radio antennas in order for the TV not to receive interference The antenna cable of Radio should be kept away from the TV Use a coaxial cable for antenna You can check if this TV influences Radio receivers by turning off all other equipment other than the TV If you find a problem receiving Radio when using the TV check the instructions mentioned above Precautions for the cable connection Do ensure that all connections including the power plug extension leads and interconnections between the pieces of equipment
41. f at short time intervals Failures might result from doing so Turn off the main power switch before leaving the TV out of use for an extended period of time If a power failure occurs while the main unit is running it would be powered on upon recovery from the failure Turn off the main power switch when a power failure occurs SUB POWER button POWER ON OFF button ASPECT PiP CEY h 20 VOLUME UP DOWN buttons SOURCE button TV SOURCE VOLUME CONTROL MUTE Select AV AV1 AV2 AV3 RGB1 RGB2 AV4 buttons Input can be switched by pressing the AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 RGB1 or RGB2 buttons Input can be switched in the sequence TV gt AV1 Video gt AV1 SVideo gt AV2 Video gt AV2 SVideo gt AV3 480i gt AV4 480p 480i gt RGB1 VGA gt RGB2 DVI D by pressing the SOURCE button and then select the Input with the select keys A Wand then press the ENTER button To select a TV station press the TV button TV em AV1 Video AV1 SVideo AV2 Video AV2 SVideo E RGB2 DVI D RGB1 VGA AV4 480p 480i AV3 460 1 The volume can be adjusted by pressing the A and V buttons of the remote control or the A and V volume buttons of the TV Volume setting value W Adjustment status guide display When the volume buttons are pressed the volume adjustment status guide will be displayed The volume
42. f the sound has a hiss noise or keeps switching between stereo and mono mode or SAP and mono mode due to signal strength press the MTS button until Mono appears on the screen to receive a clear mono sound Stereo sound When a stereo program is received the sound mode display will be shown MAIN TVT i PIP AV2 SVHS You can press the MTS button to select the sound mode for stereo or mono reception CHANNEL 10 STEREO 31 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Press MENU button and select PARENTAL CONTROLS menu with the 4 gt PROGRAM ADJUST buttons then press the ENTER button Enter the V chip Password the factory preset code is 1111 i ma 7 WPAARATING SELECT AW ENTER vm ADJUST QP RETURN MERU MPAA RATING A second Menu appears Select MPAA by pressing the ENTER button Select rating by pressing the V A SELECT buttons Press the ENTER button to enter the rating Press MENU button twice to return to parental controls Press Menu button to exit screen SELECT AW ENTER endl ADJUST A RETURN MENU TV RATING 1 Press MENU button and select PARENTAL CONTROLS menu with the 4 gt PROGRAM ADJUST buttons then press the Get ENTER button Enter the V chip Password the factory preset code is 1111 2 A second Menu appears Select TV PG Rating by pressing the W SELECT button Press the ENTER button a third Menu appears Press the V A SELECT buttons to select rating press the
43. hem for 23 is no picture higher contrast and brightness 16 Check to see that the signal cable is properly connected The display image appears slanted Adjust the clock frequency and the phase Adjust the clock 22 Text displayed across the screen appears frequency first the dot clock phase next vertically streaked with the characters in vertical RGB input 16 columns blurred Text displayed across the screen appears ee Adjust the clock phase till the desired clarity is obtained 24 biurred RGB input A fine pattern flickers when displayed on the 16 screen The remote control does not work Ensure that the batteries in the remote control are inserted with 18 the correct polarity Check to see that the batteries in the remote control are functional 38 TROUBLESHOOTING continued Symptom Point to check Page The temperature of the display panel surface is warm Points that do not light points with brightness different from that of the periphery points with color different from that of the periphery etc Vertical stripes appear depending on the screen contents Coarse horizontal stripes appear in FULL display The screen flickers in the form of horizontal lines oscillating up and down PC INPUT MODE only The top surface of the monitor heats up The plasma display panel works by lighting phosphors In some cases this may cause the temperature of the panel surface to increase Please
44. losure that may be of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK alert the user to the presence of important operating and NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL the appliance WARNING TO AVOID FIRE OR ELECTROCUTION DO NOT EXPOSE THIS MONITOR TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THE MONITOR SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING AND OBJECTS SUCH AS VASES FILLED WITH LIQUIDS SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE TV e There are no user serviceable parts inside the TV Model information and serial numbers are indicated on the rear side of the TV CAUTION Adjust only those controls that are covered in these instructions as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by Superscan could void the user s authority to operate the TV MODIFICATIONS The FCC requires that the user be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Superscan may void the user s authority to operate the equipment POWER SOURCE THIS TV IS DESIGNED TO OPERATE ON 120 VOLTS 60Hz AC CURRENT INSERT THE POWER CORD INTO A 120 VOLT 60Hz OUTLET TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SH
45. nder 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian NC 17 No one 17 and under are permitted to watch X Adults only 34 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued TV Ratings This is to prevent viewing of any TV program that you feel may be inappropriate due to its content Use the A or W SELECT buttons to highlight the category that you want to block Press the OK button to block the TV RATING that you have selected Press the RETURN button to return to the previous menu TV Parental Guide Ratings Chart TV Y All children The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience including children from ages 2 6 TV Y7 Directed to older children Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 TV G General audience it contains little or no violence no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue or situations TV PG Parental guidance suggested The program may contain infrequent coarse language limited violence some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations TV 14 Parents strongly cautioned This program may contain sophisticated themes intense sexual situation more intense violence and intensely suggestive dialogues TV MA Mature audience only This program may contain mature themes indecent language graphic violence and explicit sexual content Fantasy Violence Mode
46. ng to the horizontal and vertical frequencies and the horizontal and vertical sync signal polarities Note that different signals having all these elements alike may be handled as the same signal Displaying images with more than 480 lines of vertical resolution at Full display compressed display can result in the interpolation of stripes 45 Your Home For repair in your home of all major brand appliances lawn and garden equipment or heating and cooling systems no matter who made it no matter who sold it For the replacement parts accessories and owner s manuals that you need to do it yourself For Sears professional installation of home appliances and items like garage door openers and water heaters 1 800 4 MY HOME 1 800 469 4663 Call anytime day or night U S A and Canada www sears com WWW S ars ca Our Home For repair of carry in items like vacuums lawn equipment and electronics call or go on line for the location of your nearest SearsP arts amp Repair Center 1 800 488 1222 Call anytime day or night U S A only www sears com To purchase a protection agreement U S A or maintenance agreement Canada on a product serviced by Sears 1 800 827 6655 U S A 1 800 361 6665 Canada Para pedir servicio de reparaci Au Canada pour service en franai s a domicilio y para ordenar piezas 4 800 LE FOYER 1 888 SU HOGAR 1 800 533 6937 1 888 784 6427 WWW Sears ca Registered Tra
47. not place anything around ventilation openings of the TV AN Never block ventilation openings Do not put the plasma screen side up Do not cover the TV with a tablecloth etc Do not place the TV on a carpet or bedding or near a curtain Use only the correct power outlet Incorrect power supply could result in fire or electrical shock Use the correct power outlet depending on the indication on the TV and the safety standard The enclosed power cord must be used depending on the power outlet to be used SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued N WARNING Be cautious of the power cord connection Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean with no dust before using Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly Avoid using a loose unsound outlet or contact failure Do not cut off the fitted power plug the removal of which could lead to impaired performance If you wish to extend the lead obtain an appropriate extension lead or consult your dealer Be sure to ground the connection properly Connect the ground terminal of the AC inlet of this TV with the ground terminal provided at the power outlet using the enclosed power cord If the provided plug does not fit your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsole
48. nt is not possible with Auto Adjust 5 Press the MENU button The Main Menu will be displayed 6 Press the W SELECT button and select Setup 7 Press the ENTER button The Setup Menu will be displayed 8 Press the W SELECT button and select Clock Phase Displays fine patterns as characters or a vertical striped pattern over the entire screen during Clock Phase adjustment 9 Press lt or gt ADJUST buttons to make the text appear 9 Press lt or gt ADJUST buttons to make the text appear clean across the screen without flickering 41 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Display dimensions Approx 42 inches 920 H x 518 V mm diagonal 1059mm Resolution 852 H x 480 V pixels Net dimensions excluding Speakers Stand Net weight excluding Speakers Stand 1030 W x 636 H x 91 D mm 38 64 kg Ambient conditions Temperature Relative humidity Operating 5 C to 35 C Storage 15 C to 60 C Operating 20 to 80 Storage 20 to 90 non condensing Power supply Power consumption at standby Audio output AC100 240V 50 60Hz 310W lt 3W 10W 10W 69 RGB input Input signals input terminals RGB1 VGA audio input terminal 3 5mm Stereo Mini Jack RGB1 VGA analog RGB input terminal D sub 15 pin RGB2 DVI D input terminal DVI D RGB2 DVI D audio input terminal 3 5mm Stereo Mini Jack Video signals Sync signals 0 7 V 1 0 Vp p analog RGB
49. ode 2 Picture sound setting is set to minimum 3 TV is in standby or power save mode 4 Corroded or poor antenna cable connections 1 Re align the antenna 2 None 3 Check with the local Operator 4 Check the external equipment connected 5 Make new connections or use new cable 1 Check devices for shielding and renew if necessary or move further from TV 2 Make new connections or use new cable 1 Press the PROGRAM button or the to buttons on your remote control to return to normal TV mode 2 Check picture sound controls go to MAIN MENU 3 Press POWER ON OFF button 4 Make new connections or use new cable TV CHANNEL 10 MONO TROUBLESHOOTING continued Depending on the kind of system equipment used images may not be displayed normally In this case make the adjustments suggested below only for RGB2 Symptom 4 Text displayed across the screen appears vertically streaked with some characters biurred figure 1 The display image appears flowing figure 2 RGB input Example j Vertical Before adjustment Figu ret streaks Some characters are biurred BRC DEFGHAJS 1 After adjustment 7 Mi abodef ABE DEF abcd ABC gt ae alecters appear BEC DEFGHEAT 7 afde f ARG DERG Abod After adjustment c Alt characters are blurred Adjustment 1 Press the MENU button The Main Menu will be displayed procedure 2 Press the W SELECT button and Select Setup 3 Press the ENTER button Th
50. ollowing Menu and a diagram will appear 4 Select Multi PIP with A W SELECT button AKK PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP 148 PIP 143 5 Select the PIP display mode with A W SELECT buttons 6 Press MENU key 2 times to return to PICTURE IN PICTURE Menu 7 Press MENU to exit PIP 41 12 PIP 1 8 PIP 1 3 30 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued The MTS button is used only when using the TV channel selector Stereo and SAP 2nd Audio program sound program When a bilingual program is received the sound mode display appears as shown on the right Press the MTS button to select the sound to be heard Each time the button is pressed Stereo SAP or Mono appears on the screen WV TV FY CHANNEL 10 SAP CHANNEL 10 MONOJ CHANNEL 10 STEREO Mono and SAP 2nd Audio program sound program When a program is received the sound mode display will appear as shown on the right TV and you can press the MTS button to select between SAP and mono sound CHANNEL 10 SAP Each time the button is pressed SAP or Mono wili appear on the screen TY FV CHANNEL 10 SAP CHANNEL 10 MONO Monaural sound When a monaural program is received the sound mode display will be shown You can press the MTS button to manually select monaural Sound NOTES lf the sound signal is not strong enough press the MTS button until Mono appears on the screen to receive a clear mono sound l
51. place Placing the TV in a smoke filled or in a highly humid dusty place with oily soot or corrosive gas could result in fire or electrical shock Do not place the TV near the kitchen a humidifier or any other place where there is oil smoke or humidity Avoid a high temperature environment The heat could have adverse influence on the TV and its components and could result in transformation melting or fire Do not place the TV the remote control and other parts in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as heater etc Do not put the TV in a place where the temperature varies rapidly AD D Remove the power cord when not using the TV for a long time For safety disconnect the power cord if the TV is not to be used for prolonged periods of time Disconnect the Before cleaning turn off and unplug the TV Neglect to do so could result in a fire or electrical shock plug from the PRECAUTIONS Installation environment Do not obstruct the ventilation slots Do not place the TV on a carpet or blanket or near a curtain or anywhere else where there is a possibility of obstructing the ventilation slots of the TV Do not place the TV in the following places Hot places such as near heaters or in places exposed to the direct rays of the sun Places where the temperature varies rapidly Places with soot dust or high humidity Places with poor ventilation Places such as near a fire Wet places such as bathrooms or
52. rate Violence Coarse Language Vv S Sexual Situations L D Suggestive Dialogue a lt NOTE If you block TV 14D you will still permit TV MA programs if you block TV 14DV you will automatically block TV MAV programs but you will still permit TV MALS programs This means that the TV will block violence in TV 14 and higher TV MA but not language and sex 35 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued Selected characters OSD POSITION OSD TIMEOUT Use the A VW and buttons to adjust the OSD position 3SEC 10SEC 20SEC Adjusts the OSD position Adjusts OSD display and on screen time OSD LANGUAGE SLEEP TIME INPUT INFO FACTORY RESET English French Spanish Use the A WY buttons to set the TV off time mode To display information about the input signal ON Sets the language for the OSD Set the TV off time for each mode OFF 30 MIN 6OMIN 120 MIN Displays information about the input signal Resets all settings to FACTORY defaults TRANSPARENCY Use the A VY buttons to adjust OSD menu transparency Adjusts OSD MENU transparency Depending on the type of signal displayed displays may not be optimized through automatic adjustment Manually adjust to optimize them 36 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued ABEE pw gwar ccD Setup up Closed Caption Press the CCD button on the remote contro and select MODE menu by pressing the W SELECT button and
53. ren and pets If swallowed consult a physician immediately for emergency treatment Do not allow the batteries to be exposed to fire or water Avoid fire or high temperature environments Do not hold the batteries with metallic tweezers Keep the batteries in a dark cool and dry place AN Do not short circuit the batteries Do not recharge disassemble or solder the batteries Do not physically impact the batteries Use only the batteries specified in the manual accompanying this TV Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when inserting the batteries If you observe a leakage of the batteries wipe out the liquid and then replace the batteries If you spill the liquid on your body or clothes rinse well with water Obey the local laws when disposing the batteries SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS continued N CAUTION Be careful in moving the TV Neglect could result in an injury or damage Do not move the TV during use Before moving disconnect the power plug and all external connections Get the help of another person if you find it difficult to move the TV alone Avoid any impact or shock to the TV in particular take care of the glass screen Do not put anything on top of the TV Placing anything on top of the TV could result in loss of balance or falling and can cause an injury or damage Take special care in households where children are present Avoid a humid or dusty
54. s turned off 2 Make sure that the power switch of the Video component is turned off penne TV Quick Connection Connexion TV Conexi n r pida de TV AERIEL ANTENNA CABLE SIGNAL Cables shown are not supplied with the television and are available locally where ever consumer electronic products are sold Les c bles indiqu s ne sont pas fournis avec la t l vision mais son disponibles localement partout o des produits lectriques sont vendus Los cables mostrados no se incluyen con el televisor y estan disponibles localmente en cualquier tienda de productos electr nicos S ABLE CABLES TV rear panel Panneau arri re du TY Panel trasero del TV Supplied AC Cord Cordon CA fourni Cable de CA incluido Speaker R Haut parleur G Altavoz Der Speaker L Haut parteur D Altavoz lzq TOMA DE ANTENA DVD PLAYER LECTEUR DE DVD REPRODUCTOR DE DVD Cable Satellite Necoder Box Decodificador de cable aatelite SPEAKES 168 ERMIRAL DA Supplied Speaker wire Fil des haut parleurs fourni Cable del altavoz incluido Best Connection La Meilleure Connexion Major perfecta D codeur Cabke Satesite Basic Connection Connexion de Base Conexion basica MAGN TOSCOPE REPRODUCTOR DE VIDEO ANTENNA Je ICABLE SIGNAL
55. shower rooms Places where you can trip over the TV On objects that vibrate On objects that are unstable How to view the TV If you use the TV in too dark a room your eyes may become tired Use it in a reasonably bright room Avoid direct rays of the sun on the screen to prevent eye fatigue Your eyes will get tired after viewing the TV for long periods of time Relax your eyes by looking away from the TV from time to time Please watch the TV in downward direction e Notes on image retention The plasma TV illuminates phosphors to display images The phosphor particles have a finite illumination life After extended periods of itumination the brightness of the phosphors will degrade to such an extent that stationary images would burn in the relevant part of the screen and appear as grayed out images Tips to prevent such image retention Do not display images having sharp brightness differences or high contrast images such as monochrome characters and graphic patterns for long periods of time as this can cause ghost images to form on the screen Do not display stationary images for extended periods of time but try to change them at appropriate intervals of time or use screen savers Turn down the contrast and brightness controls How to clean the plasma screen panel of the TV Before cleaning the TV turn off the TV and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet To prevent scratching or damaging the plasma scre
56. sma TV Never guess or take any chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry Software Notice It is prohibited for the end user of this product to copy reverse engineer or reverse compile the software included therein to the extent permitted by law Plasma TV After the plasma TV has been on for any length of time you will notice that the screen becomes warm Please note that this is normal To prevent scratches or damages to the plasma screen do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners CAUTION Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and the contro panel of the TV When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in water wet and wring out the soft cloth then wipe the TV and afterwards wipe it off with a dry soft cloth Never use acid alkaline detergent alcoholic detergent abrasive cleaner powder soap Electronic equipment cleaner car wax glass cleaner etc especially because they would cause discoloration scratches or cracks Enhanced definition plasma display panel The 42 inch color plasma display panel with a resolution of 852 H x 480 V pixels creates a widescreen picture This panel features a thin form factor and can be hung on a wall with an optional wall mounting ki
57. sound This is to be used only in the TV mode NUMBERS KEYPAD Press these buttons to access the corresponding TV channels 19 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To turn the TV power ON press the main power switch on the main unit to ON the power lamp will light and turn to green the TV will turn on To turn the TV power ON OFF press the SUB POWER Power lamp button or the ON OFF button on the remote control Main power switch Note During normal use the main power switch is set in the ON position a Power lamp EE a Power TV Operation e lamp status When the main power switch is set to OFF Lights red Off When the main power switch is standby ON and the OFF button on the remote control or the SUB POWER button on the underside of the front of the frame is OFF Lights green When the main power switch is ON and the ON button on the Fi ATES remote control or the SUB Superscan POWER button on the underside of the front of the frame is ON Lights orange Off When the main power switch is l 0000o Power Save ON and the PC is in power save mode When the indicator lamp lights orange or the message No Sync Signa or Power Save appears on the screen there is something abnormal about the status of the reception See Trouble Shooting CAUTION Avoid repeatedly turning the TV on and of
58. t High Performance Digital Processor This panel displays a wide range of personal computer signals from 640 x 400 640 x 480 VGA to 1600 x 1200 UXGA RGB Analog input Easy to use remote control and on screen display system The included remote control operates all TV functions Further the on screen display system shows the status of the control settings in an easy to view fashion Power saving system The International ENERGY STAR power saver feature saves power consumption automatically when input signals are not available When connected to a VESA DPMS compliant PC the monitor cuts its power consumption while it is idle Important Safety Instructions sssesssrcsnesee 2 FEeaAtUFCS ssssnsnssnsnsnnanannnnannnnanannanansananannanannananannanannana amp Safety Instructions nssarsnsnannannanansnnannnnanannnnanannanananaa Prevention of Screen Burn in assesses 11 Installation Instructions cesses 12 Desk Top Stand iiss stich ssccsg eset ceevusen n othe 12 Anti tipping Prevention s ssssesrrsssisessrserrererriranrsessrresres 12 Mounting the Speakers oo eteeeeeeeeeeeettesteeaees 13 Power Cord Connection oie eresreeneeenenernes 13 Connecting Antenna Cable TV Signal cere 14 Connecting to Video Components eerren rrn 15 Connecting to PC o ceecccssscsssccscesessesssessanseeeeseeseeeeees 16 Component Name wsssssesseesereersesc A S Main Unitrin Hil wea Sed aean a aria ii AER 17 Remote Control nedoru narea a
59. te outlet B Be careful when handling the power cord and external connection cables Surely connect the ground wire Do not use damaged power cords or cables as they can cause a fire or electrical shock Do not apply excessive heat pressure or tension to the power cord and cables If the power cord or cables are damaged exposed or broken core wires etc contact your dealer Do not place the TV or other heavy objects on the power cord and cables Also do not place a spread cover ete over them as this could result in the inadvertent placing of heavy objects on the concealed power cord or cables Do not pull the power cord and cables When connecting and disconnecting the power cord or cables do it with your hand holding the plug or connector AN Do not place the power cord near a heater Do not touch the power plug just after disconnecting it from the power outlet The static discharge can cause an electric shock Do not touch the power plug during a lightning storm Avoid coiling the power cord and bending it sharply Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched at particularly at plugs conveniences receptacles and at the point where they exit from the panel Do not modify the power cord Be careful when handling the batteries of the remote control Incorrect handling of the batteries could result in a fire or personal injury The batteries may explode if not handled properly Keep the batteries away from child
60. tness increase color level Adjust as desired Enhances green and This cannot be adjusted when receiving the PAL weakens red SECAM signal and will be greyed out Adjust as desired for photo realistic skin color Normally set to Cool OFF SHARP Set to ON for richer skin color Normally set to the center position shift to the minus side for a softer picture and plus for a sharper picture 23 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued MENU if mene Q p Selected k lt gt Setup hint characters AUTO Press the ENTER button to make the word ON Normally set to off mode Adjust automatically for clock light on 2 phase and position CLOCK Reduces the dot clock increases the dot clock Adjust for maximum character clarity PHASE Slows the dot clock Phase Advances the dot clock Phase Adjust for clear character visibility POSITION Press the PROGRAM button to adjust the display position Adjust the horizontal and vertical display positions MENU Selected A lt gt Setup hint characters BASS Decreases bass Increases bass Adjust as desired TREBLE Decreases treble Increases treble Adjust as desired BALANCE Decreases right volume Increases left volume Adjust as desired level level SURROUND Creates a surround sound effect io OFF t gt BASIC gt ENHANCED a MONO lt STEREO lt gt Sia MTS Selects TV tuner sound

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