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PLASMA TV OWNER`S MANUAL MODEL : P42V6-A8K P42V6-A8 Please READ this manual carefully before operating your TV, and retain it for future reference.
Warning RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK WARNING : To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside refer service to qualified service personnel. Safety of operators has been taken into consideration at the design and manufacture phase, but inappropriate operation may cause electric shock or fire.
Important Safety Instructions Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
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Important Safety Instructions a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have been fallen into the unit. c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. d.
Table of Contents Warning Important Safety Instructions... Buttons and interface location... Front control panel Rear control panel... Remote controller Keys of remote controller Function introduction Effective range External Equipment Connections ... Operation Set up your TV... Switching ON/OFF the TV set... Choose the Menu Language...
Buttons and interface location -This is a simplified representation of front panel. -Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. Front control panel 1.Remote control signal receive window 2.Remote indicator: in red when standby mode 3.MENU: menu display 4.VOL+/VOL-: volume increase and decrease, menu reset and entry 5.CH+/CH- : program plus and minus, menu options 6.TV/AV: input source select...
Buttons and interface location VGA IN AUDIO OUT AUDIO Pr/Cr 1. AUDIO OUT: Connect to optional external speaker(s). 2.VGA IN(PC) Connect VGA analog cable from the PC to the VGA IN. Connect the audio cable from the PC to the VGA AUDIO IN. 3.COMPONENT IN Connect the component cables from the component output of the video device to COMPONENT IN.
Remote controller Inserting Batteries .Slide open the cover of the battery compartment on the back of the remote controller. Precautions As strong light may interfere the signals, change your position to operate the remote controller if the television cannot be turned on or off as you expect.
Keys of remote controller - The remote controller cannot be operated unless the batteries are properly loaded. - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. Function introduction STILL Picture static SLEEP Displaying sleep time, adjustable MUTE Switches the sound on or off...
Remote controller Effective range left Ensure the remote controller is pointed toward the remote controller window on the display. No obstacles should be placed between the remote controller and the remote controller window. The effective receiving scope for the signal is 8 meters to the front of the remote controller window, and 45 to the left or right side and 20 above or below the control window.
External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection Generally speaking, to enjoy a clearer picture, we recommend that you use a CATV system or an outdoor antenna .In different places, the suitable antenna type and position are different. outdoor Mixer antenna additional purchase Antenna input 75 standard coaxial type...
External Equipment Connection NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV. Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. The following are examples of some ways to connect your TV.
External Equipment Connections DVD connection How to connect . Connect the DVD video outputs (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) to the YUV IN jacks on the TV and connect the DVD audio outputs to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV, as shown in the figure.
External Equipment Connections PC connection How to connect . To get the best picture quality, adjust the PC graphics card to ( 1024 x768),60Hz. . Use the TV`s VGA port for video connections, depending on your PC connector. If the graphic card on the PC does not output analog and digital RGB simultaneously, connect only one of either VGA the PC on the TV.
External Equipment Connections Connecting Headphones You can connect a set of headphones to your set if you wish to watch a TV programme without disturbing the other people in the room. SWITCH AC-INPUT ANT IN Power source AC Outlet Wider Hole and Blade Polarized AC Cord Plug Plug a set of headphones into the 3.5mm...
Set up your TV -There are several options you might need to set up in order for your TV to work properly. Read the instructions that follow. -In the manual, the OSD(on screen display) may be different from your TV`s, because it is just an example to help you with the TV operation.
Select input modes MUTE STILL SLEEP DISPLAY SCAN ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT Choose the input source If you hope to enjoy the picture from the external input source, before to select the source, you need to connect the devices, otherwise, when you select the source, the none or no signal will appears on the...
Tuning menu This TV set has three methods to set channels, which are respectively full automatic, manual search fine tune. In this section, how to use the remote control to set channel is explained. You can also use buttons on the TV set to set channel. Full automatic search mode MUTE STILL...
Tuning menu MUTE STILL SLEEP DISPLAY SCAN ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT Program Table Press MENU button and then CH+/- button, the icon to TUNING menu. Press VOL+/- button to enter submenu, and press CH+/- button to select...
Tuning menu MUTE STILL SLEEP DISPLAY SCAN ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT Manual search If excessive channel signals of unwanted programs are received in local area, manual search function is recommended.
Tuning menu MUTE STILL DISPLAY SCAN SLEEP ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT Fine Tuning If the picture and/or sound are poor, try using the FINE TUNING feature. Do not use this feature unless reception is poor.
Tuning menu You can watch TV program in a presetting channel. MUTE STILL SLEEP DISPLAY SCAN ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT How to select the desired program Using "Program number"...
Tuning menu MUTE STILL SLEEP DISPLAY SCAN ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT If the colour of some channel is abnormal Usually this should be set in the auto position. However if the colour displayed on the screen are incorrect, you can manually select the correct colour system.
Tuning menu MUTE STILL DISPLAY SCAN SLEEP ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT Skip After the programs are presetting, you can skip some programs so that to select your favorite channels only. .
Picture menu MUTE STILL DISPLAY SCAN SLEEP ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT How to select picture modes You can quickly select the desired picture mode from three preset modes and one customized mode.
Picture menu MUTE STILL DISPLAY SCAN SLEEP ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT Noise Reduction Automatically filters out and reduces the image noise and improves picture quality when receiving weak video signals.
Sound menu MUTE STILL DISPLAY SCAN SLEEP ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT To choose sound modes You can quickly select the desired sound mode from three preset modes and one customized mode. Press the S.STD button to call up Audio mode menu, and press CH+/- button to select the...
Sound menu MUTE STILL SLEEP DISPLAY SCAN ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT Setting Five Equalizer sound The sound settings can be adjusted to suit your personal preferences. Press MENU button and then CH+/- button to select AUDIO menu.
Sound menu MUTE STILL DISPLAY SCAN SLEEP ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT Setting the Auto Volume Each broadcasting station has its own signal conditions, and so it is not easy for you to adjust the volume every time the channel is changed.
Timer menu MUTE STILL SLEEP DISPLAY SCAN ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT NOTE: .If Timer option is setting, the time you set for Time Off/Time On will be a point of time.
Timer menu You can set the On/Off timers so that the set will : Switch on automatically and tune to the channel of your choice at the time you select. Switch off automatically at the time you select. MUTE STILL SLEEP DISPLAY SCAN...
Function menu It is possible to select language, OSD transparent, position and screen display of the menu as follows: MUTE STILL SLEEP DISPLAY SCAN ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT...
Function menu MUTE STILL SLEEP DISPLAY SCAN ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT Function setup (continue) Calendar display and check Repeat step 3 and 4 to enter Calendar menu as follows: Sun.
Adjust menu MUTE STILL DISPLAY SCAN SLEEP ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT Note: Under the HDTV VGA and DVI signal, there are only Normal and 4:3 mode to adjust. To choose picture aspect ratio Using ZOOM...
Adjust menu In VGA and HDMI input mode, H-Position and V-Position can be adjusted to eliminate transverse line interference and decentered picture as follows: MUTE STILL DISPLAY SCAN SLEEP ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+...
Adjust menu MUTE STILL DISPLAY SCAN SLEEP ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT RGB/Default/Auto Sync 1) RGB is opted for adjustment of the numerical value of red, green and blue in VGA,HDMI mode.
Lock setup The television has the function of security default lock. Password needs to be entered when the program lock mode is to be set. MUTE STILL DISPLAY SLEEP SCAN ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU...
Lock setup MUTE STILL SLEEP DISPLAY SCAN ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT Tuner Lock Press CH+/- to select Tuner Lock and VOL+/- to set On/ Off. (To set On, some operation such as search will be not available.
Lock setup MUTE STILL DISPLAY SCAN SLEEP ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT Child Lock Press CH+/- button to select Child Lock. Press VOL+/- button to set On or Off mode. If lock on mode is set, Child Lock is in activated automatically.
Others functions MUTE STILL SLEEP DISPLAY SCAN ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT NICAM If the broadcaster is transmitting Bilingual sound service. The button on the remote controller will allow up to 2 separate languages to be selected.
Others functions Note: The ON TIME setup and the SLEEP setup is absolute one another. MUTE STILL SLEEP DISPLAY SCAN ABC@ GHI$ JKL% POR& STUV WXYZ *#() TV/AV SWAP P.STD S.STD VOL- MENU VOL+ H.LOCK CH.LIST TIMER ZOOM EXIT Sleep The TV set will switch automatically to standby at the preset time with the SLEEP time on.
Teletext functions Teletext is an information system, broadcast by certain channels, which can be read like a newspaper . It also provides subtitles for people with hearing difficulties or those who are unfamiliar with the language in which a particular programme is being broadcast (cable networks, satellite channels, etc.).
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Teletext functions (MIX) While in Teletext mode press the superimposed on top of the TV picture. Press the button again to revert back to Full text. (HOLD) Pressing the button will stop the teletext page automatically updating. This feature is very useful where there are several teletext pages or data on the same page number.
Maintenance - Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen .
Specifications and functions Type Viewing angle Screen Diagonal Color system Sound system TV/VIDEO Video input DTV YCbCr YPbPr Sound UPO Power Dimensions (WxHxD) mm (With stand Power consumption Standby consumption Condition P42V6-A8K PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL >170 (H)/170 (V) PAL, SECAM, NTSC-M D/K I B/G M L, L` SCART (CVBS, Y/C, RGB), YCbCr 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i...
Troubleshooting For the sake of time and cost, it is strongly recommended that you check out the problem by yourself according to the instructions listed hereunder before contacting the after-sales service for technical assistance. No picture, no sound Blank screen No sound Poor sound No picture in some...