Sanyo PDP-42XR9DA manual

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    Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the manual completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. INSTRUCTION MANUAL PDP-42XR9DA PDP TV[...]

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    IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: ! Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television. ! Only using furniture that can safet[...]

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    T able of Contents Important Safety Precautions..........................................................................................................................1 Important Notice ............................................................................................................................................3 Preparations .......[...]

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    1 Important Safety P recautions Electrical energy can perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety . But IMPROPER USE CAN RESUL T IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order to prevent[...]

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    Important Safety P recautions (Continued) 2 15. Stand ---Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer , or sold with the apparatus. Do not place the product on an unstable trolley , stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal i[...]

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    Do not use in hot and cold rooms (locations) ! When the unit is used in rooms (locations) with low temperature, the picture may leave trails or appear slightly delayed. This is not a malfunction, and the unit will recover when the temperature returns to normal. ! Do not leave the unit in a hot or cold location. Also, do not leave the unit in a loca[...]

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    < Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote sensor window of the set. Objects between the remote control and sensor window may prevent proper operation. Cautions regarding use of remote control < Do not expose the remote control to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control to liquids, and do not place in an area with[...]

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    5 P reparations (continued) 75-ohm coaxial cable (round cable) INST ALL the unit in a room where direct ligh t wi ll not fa ll up on th e scre en. T otal darkne ss or a re flecti on on th e pict ure scre en may caus e eyestr ain. Soft an d indire ct lighti ng is recomm ende d fo r comfor table vi ewing. Opti mum recept ion of co lor requir es a goo[...]

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    6 Identification of Controls Main Unit (front view/side view) Functions of CH , VOL , MENU , SOURCE and POWER are also provided to the remote control. This operation manual provides a description based on operating functions with the remote control. +/- +/- Note 1. Indicator/Remote Sensor 2. CH+/- Press these two buttons to directly change the TV c[...]

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    7 Main Unit (rear view) Identification of Controls (Continued) 1. S/PDIF digital audio out terminal(coaxial) Connect to the digital audio input of a digital audio component. 2. Antenna input Connect to your cable system or outdoor antenna. 3. RS232 interface For service use . The user cannot operate the unit through this terminal. 4. A V outputs(Vi[...]

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    Remote Control Unit Identification of Controls (Continued) POWER: Switches the TV power on or Standby . TV/Radio: Switches between TV and Radio mode. (DTV only) EPG: Displays the Electronic Program Guide (DTV only). FA V .LIST : Displays the favorite channel list. FA V+/ FA V–: Selects the favorite channel. 0 – 9 number buttons: Press to enter [...]

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    Carefully check the terminals for position and type before making any connections. The illustration of the external equipment may be different depending on your model. Loose connectors can result in image or color problems. Make sure that all connectors are securely inserted into their terminals. Refer to the operating manual of the external device[...]

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    10 Connections (Continued) Connecting Component Video T o connect a device using component video: 1. T urn on your TV , then press SOURCE button. The Input Source menu opens. 2. Press 5 or 6 to select Component1/Component2 correspondingly , then press OK to confirm. 3. T urn on your external device and set it to the correct mode. See the device’s[...]

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    11 Connections (Continued) Connecting an HDMI device Connect the HDMI cable between the HDMI interface on the unit and HDMI output on the device. T o play from the device using HDMI: How to connect a device using HDMI Connection: 1. T urn on your TV , then press SOURCE button. The Input Source menu opens. 2. Press 5 or 6 to select HDMI1/HDMI2/HDMI3[...]

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    12 Connections (Continued) Connecting Digital Coaxial Audio Insert the plug of the headphone into the TV’s Headphone jack. When using headphones, adjust the headphone volume so as to avoid excessive levels, as hearing damage may result. Connecting Headphones TV Left Side Headphones TV Side The S/PDIF OUT jack is available only when a digital TV c[...]

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    1 3 With the power on, press MENU and the main menu screen displays. Within the menu, press 5 , 6 , 3 or 4 navigate through the options or adjust an option. P ress OK to confirm a selection or enter a sub-menu. Press 3 or 4 to select menu. Press 6 to access the menu . 2 4 Press MENU to return to previous menu. P ress EXIT to exit the menu screen di[...]

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    Basic Operations (Continued) 14 With the power on, press the Power button on the remote control to turn off the unit, and put the unit in standby mode. T o cut off the power completely , press the P ower Switch directly . T urning On Insert the power cord into the wall outlet. P ress the P ower Switch on the unit to power on. If the unit is in stan[...]

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    Basic Operations (Continued) 15 Displaying the Information Banner Press the INFO button to display the information banner . The information banner displays current status information such as the channel number and signal source. Depending on the mode, different information is displayed. In DTV mode, more information will be displayed. Below is an e[...]

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    Memorizing the Channels When you turn on the TV for the first time, you should perform an auto channel search to set up stations on your TV . Note : Be sure to select the proper input source (A TV/DTV) before operation . 1 Highlight VHF CH ( or UHF CH ) item, press 3 or 4 button to select your desired channel number . In Channel menu, press 6 or 5 [...]

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    1 Highlight Storage T o item, press 3 or 4 button to select a channel position in which you want to store. In Channel menu, press 6 or 5 to select A TV Manual T uning item, then press 4 or OK to access. 2 If desired analog programs cannot be searched by Auto T uning, you can make use of A TV Manual T uning to search programs manually . Use 6 or 5 t[...]

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    Memorizing the Channels (Continued) Labeling Channels If required, you can give a name to the programs. 4 Within the program list, press 6 or 5 to select a channel you want to edit, press GREEN button to start to label. Then a name symbol appears alongside. 5 Use 6 or 5 to select character to input, use 3 or 4 to move the cursor . T o delete the in[...]

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    Memorizing the Channels (Continued) 19 1 Select the channel you want to delete in the Programme Edit menu. Press RED button and a delete symbol appears alongside the selected channel in the list. Press RED button again to finish the delete. T o delete channels This function allows you to delete your unwanted channels. Repeat the above steps for mor[...]

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    Channel and P rogram Selection = RECALL will not work if no channel has been changed after TV is turned on. Note Please note: your new TV is capable of receiving both radio and TV broadcasts. And for TV reception, your new TV is capable of receiving both traditional analog channels and digital channels. When watching digital TV program and you want[...]

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    Picture Adjustment 21 Customizing the Picture 1 3 Press MENU and the main menu screen displays. Within the menu, press 5 or 6 to scroll through the page upward or downward, and press 5 , 6 , 3 , 4 to navigate through the options or adjust an option. Press 3 or 4 to select Picture menu, press 6 to access the menu . 2 Press MENU to return to previous[...]

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    Sound Adjustment 22 Press the VOL + or VOL- to increase or decrease the volume. Press the MUTE button to temporarily turn off all sound. T o restore the sound, press the MUTE button again. Adjusting the Sound 1 3 Press MENU and the main menu screen displays. Within the menu, press 5 or 6 to navigate through the options, press 3 or 4 to adjust an op[...]

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    Sound Adjustment (Continued) Stereo/Bilingual Selection (for analog channels) Y ou can quickly select sound multiplex mode by using the STEREO button on the remote control. This enables the selection of the reception mode when receiving a NICAM signal. T o let you enjoy NICAM broadcasting, this TV set receives NICAM system stereo, bilingual, and mo[...]

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    24 System Setup System Setup 1 3 Press MENU and the main menu screen displays. Within the menu, press 5 , 6 , 3 , 4 to navigate through the options or adjust an option. Press 3 or 4 to select Option menu, press 6 to access the menu . 2 Y ou ma y change system se ttings such as He arin g impair ed, SPDI F , Audi o P refe renc e, etc . by making use [...]

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    Block Program Setup 1 3 2 The Block Program function blocks any channels that you do not want to watch or that you do not want your children to watch. Navigate to the Lock menu and input the correct password to access. Use 5 or 6 to highlight Block P rogram item, press 4 or OK to access. Now the Block P rogram screen opens. Use 5 or 6 to select the[...]

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    R ating and Lock Setup (Continued) Lock T uning Setup Making use of Lock T uning you can protect some TV settings from being accidentally changed. 1 Navigate to the Lock menu and input the correct password to access. No w t he Loc k T un in g i te m wi ll be hig hl ig ht ed aut om at ic al ly . 3 Use 3 or 4 to turn on or turn off the Lock T uning. [...]

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    Timer Setup 27 Time Zone Selection 1 3 Press MENU and the main menu screen displays. Press 5 or 6 to select Time Zone item, and then press 3 or 4 to select the appropriate one. Press 3 or 4 to select Time menu, press 6 to access . 2 T o obtain local time, you should first set local time zone. and it depends on your local station whether has broadca[...]

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    Off Timer Setup 1 3 Na vi ga te to t he Ti me men u, pr es s 6 t o ac ce ss . Now the Activate item will be highlighted automatically , press 3 or 4 to select On . (If you want to cancel setting, please choose Off ) Press 5 or 6 to select Off Time item, press 4 or OK to access the submenu. 2 With Off Timer function On, the TV will automatically tur[...]

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    29 EPG Operation EPG The Electronic P rogramme Guide (EPG) makes it possible for users to see details about the programme they are watching, other programmes and even a schedule of the next 7 days. The information available includes the number and name of the channel, the name and type of programme, the start and end time, and a summary . Thus view[...]

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    T elete xt T elete xt & Subtitle Select a TV channel providing the T eletext program. Press TTX button to display the teletext. Press TTX button again to switch back to TV screen. Y our System receives T eletext signals broadcast by a TV network, and decodes them into graphical format for viewing. News, weather and sports information, stock exc[...]

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    Screen Setup for D -SUB(PC) Mode Before adjusting the screen, make sure that you select the correct source (D -SUB). 31 Option Description Auto adjust Horizontal P osition Size Phase Selects and activates to start auto adjustment. The set automatically adjusts the image settings, such as position and phase. Moves the image on the screen left or rig[...]

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    Hotel Mode Setup 32 Channel Preset Lock Off V olume Max A V Lock Press < OK > to save Panel Lock Hotel Mode 100 Off Off 1 3 Press SOURCE button. The Input Source menu opens. Within the menu, press 5 , 6 , 3 , 4 to navigate through the options or adjust an option. Press number buttons: [ 1 , 4 , 7 ] to access the Hotel Mode screen . 2 Press OK[...]

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    Remote Control If , after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your television, please call the services center in your local area. Before calling service, please check the symptoms and follow suggested solutions. Problem Possible Solutions Remote control does not operate ! The batteries could be[...]

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    34 T roubleshooting General Problem P ossible Solutions One or some channels can ’t be displayed ! These channels may be locked. Please unlock them (see <Rating and Lock Setup> section). ! These channels may be set skipped in the channel list. Y ou may set it to not skipped or select them with 0-9 number buttons. Lost password ! Y ou may us[...]

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    T ype: PDP TV Display Size diagonal: 42” (106cm) P ower Supply: AC220-240V 50/60Hz P ower Consumption: 250W Dimensions(mm): 1045 (W) x 763(H) x 326(D) Unit W eight(kg): 31 Specifications ! Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Note 35 TV System: Analogue: CCIR(P AL-B/G, NTSC(A V)) Digital: DVB- T(2K/8K OFDM)[...]

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