RCA Scenium PHD50400 User manual

PHD50400 Plasma Monitor User’s Guide

Safety Information
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates “dangerous
voltage” inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Precautions
Please read this manual carefully before using your Monitor and keep
the manual handy for future reference.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. ALSO DO NOT USE
THIS UNIT’S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLETS, UNLESS ALL PRONGS
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED. REFRAIN FROM OPENING THE
CABINET AS THERE ARE HIGH-VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
Industry Canada Compliance Notice
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. 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.
Product: Cinema Screen Display
Equipment Classification: Class B Computer Peripheral
Model: PHD50400
We hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to
the technical standards as specified in the FCC rules.
Thomson multimedia Inc.
10330 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46290
Phone: [phone]
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
FCC Information
• FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications
to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
• This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordance with the
specifications in Part 15 of the FCC rules. These rules are designed
to provide reasonable protection against radio and television
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates
and can radiate radio frequency 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 interference to the radio or television
reception (which you can determine by turning the equipment off
and on), try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for
the radio or television that is "receiving" the interference).
• Change the position of the monitor with respect to the radio or
television equipment that is receiving the interference.
• Move the monitor away from the equipment receiving the
interference.
• Plug the monitor into a different wall outlet so the receiver and
the equipment are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate interference, please consult
your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications
Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, "How to Identify and
Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C.,
20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when
ordering copies.

Warnings and Safety Precautions
The monitor is designed and manufactured to provide long, trouble-
free service. No maintenance other than cleaning is required. Use a
soft dry cloth to clean the panel. Never use solvents such as alcohol
or thinner to clean the panel surface.
The display panel consists of fine picture elements (cells). Although
the display panels are produced with more than 99.99 percent active
cells, there may be some cells that do not produce light or remain lit.
For operating safety and to avoid damage to the unit, read carefully
and observe the following instructions.
To avoid shock and fire hazards:
1. Provide adequate space for ventilation to avoid internal heat
build-up. Do not cover rear vents or install in a closed cabinet or
shelves.
The unit is equipped with cooling fans. If you install the unit in
an enclosure, be sure there is adequate space at the top of the
unit to allow hot air to rise and escape.
If the monitor becomes too hot, the overheat protector will be
activated and the monitor will be turned off. If this happens, turn
off the power to the monitor and un-plug the power cord. If the
room where the monitor is installed is particularly hot, move the
monitor to a cooler location, and wait for the monitor to cool for
60 minutes.
If the problem persists, contact your dealer for service.
2. Do not use the power cord plug with extension cords or outlets
unless all prongs can be completely inserted.
3. Do not expose unit to water or moisture.
4. Avoid damage to the power cord, and do not attempt to modify
the power cord.
5. Unplug unit during electrical storms or if unit will not be used
over a long period.
6. Do not open the unit which has potentially dangerous high
voltage components inside. If the unit is damaged from opening
the cabinet the warranty will be void. Moreover, there is a serious
risk of electric shock.
7. Do not attempt to service or repair the unit. Tmm is not liable for
any bodily harm or damage caused if unqualified persons attempt
service or open the back cover. Refer all service to authorized
Service Centers.
To avoid damage and prolong operating life:
1. Use only with 120V 50/60Hz AC power supply. Continued
operation at line voltages greater than 120 Volts AC will shorten
the life of the unit, and might cause a fire hazard.
2. Handle the unit carefully when installing it.
3. Locate set away from heat, excessive dust, and direct sunlight.
4. Protect the inside of the unit from liquids and small metal objects.
In case of accident, unplug the unit and have it serviced by an
authorized service center.
5. Do not hit or scratch the panel surface as this causes flaws on the
surface of the screen.
6. For correct installation and mounting it is strongly recommended
to use a trained, authorized dealer.
7. Like all phosphor-based display devices, monitors can be
susceptible to uneven phosphor aging under certain
circumstances. Certain operating conditions, such as the
continuous display of a static image over a prolonged period of
time, can result in uneven phosphor aging if proper precautions
are not taken. To protect your investment in this monitor, please
adhere to the following guidelines and recommendations for
minimizing the occurrence of uneven phosphor aging:
• Always enable and use your computer’s screen saver function
during use with a computer input source.
• Display a moving image whenever possible.
• Always power down the monitor when you are finished using it.
• If viewing with a 4/3 aspect ratio for long periods of time, set side
gray level at 3 or 4.
If the monitor is in long term use or continuous operation take the following
measures to reduce the likelihood of uneven phosphor aging:
• Lower the BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST levels as much as possible
without impairing image readability.
• Display an image with many colors and color gradations (i.e.
photographic or photo-realistic images).
• Create image content with minimal contrast between light and
dark areas (for example, white characters on black backgrounds).
Use complementary or pastel color whenever possible.
• Avoid displaying images with few colors and distinct, sharply
defined borders between colors.
IMPORTANT TIPS: Caring for Your
Monitor

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Warnings and Safety Precautions ...................................... 1
IMPORTANT TIPS: Caring for Your Monitor ..................... 1
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup
Contents of the Package ..................................................... 5
Attaching the Ferrite Cores ................................................ 5
Part Names and Functions – Front View ........................... 6
Part Names and Functions – Back View ............................ 7
Battery Installation .............................................................. 8
Connecting an HD Receiver ................................................ 8
Connecting Your VCR Or Laserdisc Player .......................... 9
Connecting Your DVD Player .............................................. 9
Connecting a Personal Computer ....................................... 9
Connecting Components to the Monitor ......................... 10
Connecting External Speakers to the Monitor .................11
The Remote Control ........................................................... 13
Programming the Remote ............................................................... 13
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ............................. 13
How to Program the Remote ............................................................. 13
How To Use the Remote Control
After You’ve Programmed It .............................................................. 14
Programmable Codes for the Remote Control ............................. 14
Chapter 2: The Menu System
Basic Operations ................................................................ 17
Power..................................................................................................... 17
Volume .................................................................................................. 17
Mute ...................................................................................................... 17
Navigating the Menus ...................................................................... 17
The Multi-Screen Feature................................................................ 18
Selecting the Input Signals to be displayed............................... 18
On-Screen Menu Operation............................................................ 19
The PICTURE QUALITY Menu ............................................ 19
Setting the Picture Mode ................................................................ 19
Adjusting the Picture Settings in MEMORY Mode................... 20
Setting the Color Temperature ...................................................... 21
Reducing Noise in the Picture ....................................................... 22
The AUDIO Menu ............................................................... 23
The SCREEN Menu ............................................................. 24
Selecting a Viewing Size.................................................................. 24
Adjusting the Picture Position and Size ...................................... 25
Auto Picture ........................................................................................ 25
Contents
The FUNCTION Menu ......................................................... 26
On-Screen Displays ........................................................................... 26
Adjusting the Position of the Menu Display .............................. 26
Setting the POWER SAVER for Computer Images .................... 27
The POWER/STANDBY Indicator .................................................... 27
Setting the Gray Level for the Sides of the Screen .................. 28
Adjusting for Flickering with Film Mode .................................... 28
Adjusting the Display in RGB3 Input Mode ............................... 29
Setting the Screen Saver ................................................................. 29
Setting the PLE ................................................................................... 29
Turning Orbiter On............................................................................. 30
Setting the Inverse ............................................................................ 30
Resetting to Default Values ............................................................ 30
The OPTIONS Menu ........................................................... 31
Setting the Audio Inputs ................................................................. 31
Setting the BNC Connectors .......................................................... 31
Setting a Computer Image to the Correct RGB
Select Mode ............................................................................. 32
Setting the Monitor to the correct
HD Receiver Mode.................................................................. 32
Setting the Picture Size for RGB input signals ......................... 33
The SETUP Menu................................................................ 33
Confirming the Frequencies, Polarities, mode and resolution of
Input Signals ................................................................................................ 33
Selecting the Language for the Menus ....................................... 34
Setting the Video Signal Format ................................................... 34
The AUTOTUNING Menu ................................................... 34
Autotuning the Component Buttons on he Remote Control 34
SLEEP TIMER ...................................................................... 35
Setting the Sleep Timer.................................................................... 35
Cancelling the Sleep Timer ............................................................. 35
Chapter 3: Other Information
Installing the Monitor ....................................................... 37
Attaching mount or stand to the Cinema
Screen monitor ............................................................................... 37
External Control................................................................. 38
Communication Parameters ........................................................... 38
Communication Format ................................................................... 38
Command Reference List ................................................................. 39
Specifications ..................................................................... 40
Troubleshooting ................................................................. 41
Supported Resolution ........................................................ 42
RCA Limited Warranty....................................................... 43
Accessories ......................................................................... 45

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Connections and Setup
Contents of the Package
Cinema Screen monitor
Power cord
Ferrite cores
RGB cable (Mini D-Sub 15-pin to Mini D-Sub 15- pin connector)
Remote control unit with two AA batteries
User’s manual
In order to conform to mandatory FCC standards, you must attach the supplied ferrite cores to both ends of the power cable (see
below).
If you are connecting a computer to the monitor, you must attach the ferrite cores to both ends of the DVI cable to meet FCC
standards.
Attaching the ferrite cores
Set the ferrite cores on the both ends of the DVI cable (supplied), and both ends of the power cable (supplied). Close the lid tightly
until the clamps click. Use the band (supplied) to secure the ferrite core.
core (small)
band band
core (small)
connector
DVI cable
(supplied)
(monitor side)
core (large)
power cable (supplied) band
It is highly recommended that you have your monitor installed by a professional. If you are installing the monitor yourself,
refer to the Reference section.
NOTE: If you are planning on attaching the floor stand to your monitor (and not the optional wall mount unit) you may
want to use the safety metal fittings (provided) to give your monitor extra stability.
The safety metal fittings attach to the back of the screen and can then be used to secure the monitor to the wall with
strong wire.
Contact your trained, authorized dealer for professional installation.
Chapter 1 Connections and Setup
core (small)
band

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Part Names and Functions – Front View
VOLUME
MENU• OK DOWN UP LEFT/- RIGHT/+ INPUT • GO BACK
POWER • STANDBY
V OLUME
M ENU • OK D OWN U P L EFT /- R IGHT /+ I NPUT • G O B ACK
P OWER • S TANDBY
12345 6
1. MENU•OK – If no menu is displayed, brings up the menu. If
a menu is displayed, press to select a highlighted option.
2. VOLUME – Adjusts the volume. When an on-screen menu is
being displayed, moves highlight up and down (s and t).
3. LEFT/- AND RIGHT/- – When Zoom mode is on (press OK on the
remote to turn ZOOM on and bring up the zoom icon) press
Right/+ to enlarge the image or Left/- to reduce the image.
When a menu is being displayed, used to navigate through
menu ( and ).
4. INPUT • GOBACK – Switches the input, in the following order:
*Note: You can set up CMPNT1 or RGB2, but not both.
When an on-screen menu is being displayed, returns you to
the previous menu.
5. POWER/STANDBY indicator – When the power is on, the
light is green. When the power is in Standby Mode, the light
is red.
6. – Turns the monitor’s power on and off.

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1. EXT SPEAKER L and R – Connect speakers here.
2. AC IN – Connect the included power cord here.
3. VIDEO 1, 2, 3 – Connect VCRs, DVDs, Laserdiscs, etc. here.
4. AUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3 – Connect audio here.
5. CMPNT1 – Connect Laser discs, etc. here.
6. RGB1 – Connect HD receiver here.
7. BNC SELECT –
RGB2: Inputs the analog RGB signal.
CMPNT2: Connect DVDs, Laserdiscs, etc. here.
8. RGB3 (DVI 29pin) – Inputs a digital RGB signal.
9. CONTROL LOCK – When CONTROL LOCK is in the ON position, the buttons on
the monitor’s control panel don’t function.
10.REMOTE CONTROL – This jack is for connecting a wired remote, which is
primarily for commercial applications. The remote included with your monitor
is wireless and doesn’t require connection to the monitor.
11. EXTERNAL CONTROL – This terminal is used when the monitor is controlled by
external equipment.
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO INPUTS
CONTROL
LOCK
on off
RGB 1
HD MONITOR IN
REMOTE
CONTROL
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
L (MONO)
R
AUDIO 1
RGB 3
DIGITAL RGB
R
G
B
C
R
Y
C
B
P R
Y
P
B
H-SYNC
V-SYNC
BNC SELECT:/RGB
2
/CMPNT
2
L (MONO)
R
AUDIO 2
L (MONO)
R
AUDIO 3
C R
Y
C
B
Y
P
B
P R
CMPNT 1
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO INPUTS
CONTROL
LOCK
on off
RGB 1
HD MONITOR IN
REMOTE
CONTROL
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
L (MONO)
R
AUDIO 1
RGB 3
DIGITAL RGB
R
G
B
C
R
Y
C
B
P R
Y
P
B
H-SYNC
V-SYNC
BNC SELECT:/RGB
2
/CMPNT
2
L (MONO)
R
AUDIO 2
L (MONO)
R
AUDIO 3
C R
Y
C
B
Y
P
B
P R
CMPNT 1
1
5
3
7
8
9
11
10
6
4
Part Names and Functions – Back View

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Battery Installation
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote control.
• Insert batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.
• Replace cover.
Connecting an HD Receiver
RCA and PROSCAN HD (high definition) receivers come equipped with an RGB
output jack for optimum quality. Using the RGB cable provided, connect the HD
MONITOR OUT jack on the back of your HD receiver to the RGB1 (HD MONITOR
IN)/AUDIO1 IN jack on the back of the monitor.
If your HD receiver does not have the type of jack pictured, connect your HD
receiver using the component video jacks and RCA cable.
For more information on HD receiver connections, see your HD receiver user’s
manual.
The Back of the HD Receiver
ANTENNA B
IN ANTENNAA IN
OUT TO TV
VIDEO S-VIDEO HD MONITOR OUT
AUDIOVCR
CONTROL
DIGITALAUDIO
OUTPUT
PHONE JACK
SATELLITE
IN
ACCESS CARD
R
R
L
L
HD MONITOR OUT jack
RGB cable
Installing the batteries

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Connections and Setup
Connecting Your VCR Or Laserdisc Player
Use common RCA cables (not provided) to connect your VCR or laserdisc player to your monitor. To connect your VCR or Laserdisc
player:
1. Turn off the power to the monitor and VCR or laserdisc player.
2. Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video output connector on the back of your VCR or laser disc player. Connect the
other end to the video input on the monitor.
3. Use standard RCA cables to connect the audio from your VCR or laserdisc player to AUDIO2 input jacks on the monitor (if your
VCR or laserdisc player has this capability). Be careful to keep your right and left channel connections correct for stereo sound.
4. Turn on the monitor and the VCR or laserdisc player.
NOTE: Refer to your VCR or laserdisc player user’s manual for more information about your equipment’s video output requirements.
Connecting Your DVD Player
To connect your monitor to a DVD player:
1. Turn off the power to the monitor and DVD player.
2. Use component video cables to connect your DVD player to the CMPNT1 input on the monitor, or use the DVD player’s S-Video
output. (Use a standard S-Video cable to connect to the S-Video input on the monitor.)
3. Turn on the monitor and the DVD player.
Connecting a Personal Computer
If you have a computer with digital RGB output, connect it to the RGB3 jack on the monitor.
For IBM VGA (or compatible) or Macintosh (or compatible) connect to the RGB1 jack on the monitor.

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Connecting Components to the Monitor
VCR or Laser Disc Player
DVD Player
Monitor adapter for Macintosh
Personal computer with a digital RGB output
Signal cable (supplied)
To Mini D-Sub 15 pin connector on the
PlasmaSync 4210W
IBM VGA or Compatibles
Macintosh or Compatibles
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO INPUTS
CONTROL
LOCK
on off
RGB 1
HD MONITOR IN
REMOTE
CONTROL
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
L (MONO)
R
AUDIO 1
RGB 3
DIGITAL RGB
R
G
B
C R
Y
C
B
P R
Y
P
B
H-SYNC
V-SYNC
BNC SELECT:/RGB2/CMPNT2
L (MONO)
R
AUDIO 2
L (MONO)
R
AUDIO 3
C R
Y
C
B
Y
P
B
P R
CMPNT 1
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO INPUTS
CONTROL
LOCK
on off
RGB 1
HD MONITOR IN
REMOTE
CONTROL
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
L(MONO)
R
AUDIO 1
RGB 3
DIGITAL RGB
R
G
B
C R
Y
C
B
P R
Y
P
B
H-SYNC
V-SYNC
BNC SELECT:/RGB2/CMPNT2
L(MONO)
R
AUDIO 2
L(MONO)
R
AUDIO 3
C R
Y
C
B
Y
P
B
P R
CMPNT 1

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Connecting External Speakers*to the Monitor
The monitor doesn’t have internal speakers, so in order to get sound you must connect external speakers. External speakers can
reproduce sound from VIDEO or RGB signal sources.
External speakers may be connected directly to the SPEAKERS terminals or indirectly by connecting a stereo system amplifier to the
audio outputs.
CAUTION: Unplug the monitor and all connected components before connecting external speakers. Use only speakers
with 6 to 8-ohm impedance and a power output rating of 7 watts or more.
To connect external speakers directly to the monitor:
1. Strip the ends of the speaker wires.
2. Press down the tabs below the speaker terminals and insert the speaker wire and release the tab to secure the speaker wire
connection.
[a] Connect the right speaker (located at right side of the monitor when viewed from the front) positive (+) wire to
RIGHT +.
[b]Connect the right speaker negative (–) wire to RIGHT -.
[c] Connect the left speaker negative (–) wire to LEFT–.
[d]Connect the left speaker positive wire (+) to LEFT+.
*Not included
+
-
+
-
LEFT
RIGHT
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 3
VIDEO INPUTS
CONTROL
LOCK
on off
RGB 1
HD MONITOR IN
REMOTE
CONTROL
EXTERNAL
CONTROL
L (MONO)
R
AUDIO 1
RGB 3
DIGITAL RGB
R
G
B
C R
Y
C
B
P R
Y
P
B
H-SYNC
V-SYNC
BNC SELECT:/RGB
2
/CMPNT
2
L (MONO)
R
AUDIO 2
L (MONO)
R
AUDIO 3
C R
Y
C
B
Y
P
B
P R
CMPNT 1

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The Remote Control
ANTENNA In HD RCVR mode, switches the
HD receiver between Antenna A and Antenna
B.
Arrows Use to navigate through the
menu screens and move the Zoom
pointer in Zoom mode.
AUX Operates the component you’ve
programmed to work with the AUX button.
CH+/CH– Changes channels on the HD
receiver when the remote is in HD receiver
mode. When the Zoom mode is active, zooms
in (CH+) or out (CH-).
CINEMA Select screen sizes to suit the
type of input you’re watching.
CLEAR Clears on-screen displays.
CMPNT Toggles between CMPNT1 and
CMPNT2 inputs.
GO BACK In HD receiver mode, returns you to
the previous channel. When in the menu
system, returns you to the previous menu.
OK/ZOOM In Monitor mode (using
on-screen menus), press OK to select a
highlighted item. When no menus are
displayed, press OK to bring up the
zoom pointer. Use the CH+/- buttons
to zoom in/out.
Numbers Use to make numerical entries.
MUTE Makes sound inaudible.
MONITOR Turns the monitor on and puts the
remote in Monitor mode.
GUIDE In HD receiver mode, brings
up the on-screen program guide.
INFO Brings up channel information.
INPUT Press to toggle through all
inputs (RGB, Component, Video).
MENU Brings up the on-screen menu.
STOP PAUSE
MONITOR
ON•OFF
AUX
DVD HD RCVR
RECORD
PLAY FORWARDREVERSE
SLEEP
WHO•MULTI
MUTE
INFO
MENU
OK
CLEAR
GUIDE
ANTENNA
123
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0
INPUT
VCR 1
VCR 2
C
H
+
C
H
–
V
O
L
V
O
L
GO BACK
CINEMA RGB CMPNT VIDEO
Z
O
O
M
I
N
Z
O
O
M
O
U
T
Z
O
O
M
u n i v e r s a l
SOURCE
ZOOM IN In zoom mode enlarges the picture.
Use the arrow buttons to pan and scan the
entire picture.
WHO•MULTI When in Monitor mode,
activates the multi-screen feature. The Multi-
screen feature allows you to select a screen
mode for viewing a single picture, side-by-side
pictures, or picture-in-picture (PIP). Brings up
personal viewer profiles for some components.
VIDEO Toggles through video inputs.
VOL</VOL> Adjusts the volume.
VCR1, VCR2, DVD, HD RCVR The
component buttons used to put the
remote into the correct mode to operate
that particular component. The correct
video source must first be selected or
Autotuning must be set up.
SLEEP Brings up the sleep timer, which
turns the monitor off automatically after
a set amount of time.
RGB Depending on how you set up the monitor,
toggles between RGB1, RGB2*, and RGB3.
*Note: You can set up CMPNT2 OR RGB2, but not
both. If CMPNT2 is set up, RGB2 will not appear
when you use the RGB button.
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, STOP,
PAUSE, RECORD (transport keys) Use
with components programmed to work
with your remote control.
ON•OFF Toggles power on and
off for the components that you
have programmed.

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Using Your Remote Control
Use your remote control from a distance of about 7m/23 feet from the
monitor’s remote control sensor and at a horizontal angle of within 30°. The
remote operates on line of sight, so if there is anything blocking the path
between the remote and the remote control sensor on the front of the
monitor, the remote may not work.
• Don’t expose the remote control sensor on the front of the monitor to
direct sunlight or strong artificial light.
• Don’t get the remote control wet.
• Avoid heat and humidity.
• When not using the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries.
Programming the Remote
The universal remote control that came with your monitor is already
programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN VCRs, DVD players,
laserdisc players, and satellite receivers. This remote is also capable of
operating many other brands of remote-controllable electronic components,
but you must program it to do so.
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn on
one of your components, such as a VCR. Point the remote control at the
component and press the component button (for example, the VCR button).
Now press the ON•OFF button on the remote. If the component doesn’t turn
off, you need to program the remote control in order for it to operate that
component.
INPUT SELECT
POWER STANDBY
VOLUME
Approx.
7m/23 ft.
30°30°
STOP PAUSE
MONITOR
ON OFF
AUX
DVD SAT CABLE
RECORD
PLAY FORWARDREVERSE
SLEEP GO BACK
C
H
+
C
H
-
V
O
L
V
O
L
WHOMUTE
INFO
MENU CLEAR
GUIDE
ANTENNA
123
456
789
0
INPUT
VCR1
VCR2
OK
Z
Z
Z
CINEMA VGA VIDEO
Y u v
SOURCE
How to Program the Remote
1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (the red light on the remote turns on).
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code liston the following pages.
3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to
operate (VCR, RCA DVD, etc.).
4. Enter the code from the code list. When you begin entering numbers, the red light on the remote
turns off. When the last number is entered, the red light turns back on. If the incorrect code is
entered, the red light will flash.
5. Release the component button. The red light on the remote turns off.
6. Press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing
the component button and then ON•OFF again.
6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the
component responds to the remote commands.

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JCL ........................................................................................ 2021
JC Penney .............. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021,
2022, 2055, 2056, 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118
Jensen ........................................................... 2055, 2056, 2111
JVC .................. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111, 2123
Kenwood ............................. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,
2058, 2111,2123
KLH ....................................................................................... 2061
Kodak ........................................................................ 2014, 2021
Lloyd ......................................................................... 2002, 2026
Logik ..................................................................................... 2061
LXI ......................................................................................... 2014
Magnavox ........................... 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104,
2108, 2124
Magnin ................................................................................ 2013
Marantz ................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2021,
2058, 2062,2064
Marta ................................................................................... 2014
Masushita ........................................................................... 2021
MEI ....................................................................................... 2021
Memorex ............................. 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021,
2023, 2026, 2104, 2131
MGA .............................................................. 2029, 2065, 2113
MGN Technology .............................................................. 2013
Midland ............................................................................... 2053
Minolta ......................................................... 2055, 2056, 2107
Mitsubishi .......................... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066,
2067, 2069, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123
Montgomery Ward ............................................... 2075, 2131
Motorola .................................................................. 2021,2131
MTC .............................................................. 2002, 2013, 2026
Multitech ................ 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061
NEC ........................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2058,
2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123
Nikko .................................................................................... 2014
Noblex ................................................................................. 2013
Olympus .............................................................................. 2021
Optimus ................................................................... 2014, 2131
Optonica ............................................................................. 2096
Orion .................................................................................... 2035
Panasonic ................ 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127
Pentax ................................... 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120
Pentex Research ............................................................... 2018
Philco ............................................... 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063
Philips .............................................. 2021, 2062, 2096, 2124
Pilot ...................................................................................... 2014
Pioneer ................................ 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123
Portland ........................................... 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110
PROSCAN ................................................................ 2000, 2001
Protec .................................................................................. 2061
Pulsar .................................................................................... 2104
Quarter ................................................................................. 2011
Quartz ................................................................................... 2011
Quasar .......................................................... 2021, 2022, 2125
RCA ............. 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056,
2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089, 2090,
2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125
Radio Shack/Realistic .................. 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014
2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131
Radix .................................................................................... 2014
Randex ................................................................................ 2014
Ricoh .................................................................................... 2128
Runco .................................................................................... 2104
Samsung .................. 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112
Sanky ........................................................................ 2131, 2104
Sansui ................................................ 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123
Sanyo ............................................................ 2011, 2013, 2023
Scott ............ 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065,
.................................................................................... 2093, 2116
Sears ............ 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050,
2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118
Sharp ............ 2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131
Shintom .......................................... 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098
Shogun ................................................................................ 2013
Signature ............................................................... 2002, 2131
Singer ........................................................... 2021, 2061, 2128
Sony .......................... 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128
STS ............................................................................. 2021, 2107
Sylvania .................. 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063,
2065, 2124
Symphonic ............................................................. 2002, 2026
Tandy ........................................................................ 2002, 2011
Tashiko ................................................................................. 2014
Tatung ...................................................................... 2058, 2111
TEAC ...................................... 2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111
Programmable Codes for the Remote Control
VCR (VCR1, VCR2 or AUX button)
Admiral ................................................................................. 2131
Adventura ........................................................................... 2026
Aiko ...................................................................................... 2027
Aiwa ......................................................................... 2002, 2026
Akai ............... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111, 2112,
2113
American High .................................................................. 2021
Asha ..................................................................................... 2013
Audio Dynamics ................................................... 2009, 2010
Audiovox ............................................................................. 2014
Bell & Howell ..................................................................... 2011
Beaumark ........................................................................... 2013
Broksonic ................................................................ 2012, 2025
Calix ..................................................................................... 2014
Candle ........... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Canon ........................................................... 2021, 2022, 2114
Capehart .................................................................. 2020, 2110
Carver .................................................................................. 2062
CCE ........................................................................... 2027, 2061
Citizen ................... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,
2019, 2027
Colortyme ........................................................................... 2009
Colt ....................................................................................... 2061
Craig ................................................. 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061
Curtis-Mathes2000, 2002, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2021,
2022, 2024, 2115
Cybernex ............................................................................. 2013
Daewoo2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2110
Daytron ................................................................................ 2110
Dbx ........................................................................... 2009, 2010
Dimensia ............................................................................. 2000
Dynatech ................................................................ 2002, 2026
Electrohome .......................................................... 2014, 2029
Electrophonic .................................................................... 2014
Emerson2002, 2012,2014, 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026,
2029, 2030, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038,
2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2044, 2045, 2047, 2065, 2105,
2113, 2116, 2117, 2130
Fisher ....................... 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051,
2052,2118
Fuji ............................................................................. 2021, 2119
Funai ........................................................................ 2002, 2026
Garrard ................................................................................ 2026
GE ....... 2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120
Goldstar .............................. 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121
How To Use the Remote Control After You’ve Programmed It
Once the remote control has been programmed successfully, you’re ready to use it to operate other
components.
1. Press one of the video source buttons to select a component (VIDEO or RGB) to operate.
2. Press the component button (MONITOR, VCR, DVD, AUX, or HD RCVR) to use the Transport buttons
(REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, STOP, PAUSE, and RECORD) to operate the component.
3. Press ON•OFF to turn the component on or off.
NOTE: If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, you may have the wrong video source or wrong component
selected. You must select the correct video source and the component button that matches the component you want to
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Connections and Setup
Technics .................................................................... 2021, 2109
Teknika ..................... 2002, 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129
TMK .............................................................. 2013, 2024, 2047
Toshiba ......... 2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116
ToteVision ............................................................... 2013, 2014
Unitech ................................................................................ 2013
Vector Research ............................. 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Victor .................................................................................... 2010
Video Concepts .................. 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113
Videosonic .......................................................................... 2013
Wards ....................... 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023,
2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103,
2107, 2116, 2131
XR-1000 ....................................................... 2021, 2026, 2061
Yamaha ..................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111
Zenith ................................... 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128
Cable Box (AUX or HD RCVR
button)
ABC ............... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053
Antronix .................................................................. 5008, 5009
Archer ............................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
Cabletenna ......................................................................... 5008
Cableview ........................................................................... 5008
Century ................................................................................ 5011
Citizen .................................................................................. 5011
Colour Voice .......................................................... 5012, 5013
Comtronics ............................................................. 5014, 5015
Contec ................................................................................. 5016
Eastern ................................................................................ 5017
Garrard ................................................................................. 5011
GC Electronics ................................................................... 5009
Gemini ......................................................... 5018, 5019, 5049
General Instrument ......................................................... 5003
Hamlin ................................. 5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045
Hitachi ................................................................................. 5003
Hytex .................................................................................... 5002
Programmable Codes for the Remote Control
Jasco ...................................................................................... 5011
Jerrold ....................... 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024,
5046, 5053
Magnavox ........................................................................... 5025
Memorex ............................................................................. 5026
Movie Time ................................................ 5002, 5027, 5028
NSC ............................................................... 5002, 5027, 5028
Oak ................................................................. 5002,5016, 5029
Panasonic ............................................................... 5048, 5052
Paragon ............................................................................... 5026
Philips ...................... 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030,
5031, 5032
Pioneer .................................................................... 5033, 5034
Pulsar ................................................................................... 5026
RCA ............................................................... 5047, 5049, 5052
Realistic ................................................................... 5009, 5049
Regal ........................................................................ 5022, 5035
Regency .............................................................................. 5017
Rembrandt ......................................................................... 5003
Runco ................................................................................... 5026
Samsung ................................................................. 5014, 5034
Scientific Atlanta ......................... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038
Signal ....................................................................... 5014, 5018
Signature ............................................................................ 5003
SL Marx ............................................................................... 5014
Sprucer ................................................................................ 5052
Starcom ....................................................... 5007, 5018, 5053
Stargate .................................................................. 5014, 5018
Starquest ............................................................................ 5018
Tandy ................................................................................... 5040
Teleview .............................................................................. 5014
Tocom .......................................................... 5004, 5023, 5041
Toshiba ................................................................................ 5026
Tusa ...................................................................................... 5018
TV86 ..................................................................................... 5027
Unika ............................................................. 5008, 5009, 5011
United Artists .................................................................... 5002
United Cable ...................................................................... 5053
Universal .......................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
Videoway ............................................................................ 5044
Viewstar .......................................... 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040
Zenith .......................................................... 5026, 5050, 5051
Satellite Receiver (HD RCVR or
AUX button)
Chapparal ............................................................... 5056, 5057
Drake ........................................................................ 5058, 5059
GE .............................................................................. 5000, 5001
General Instuments ................................. 5060, 5061, 5062
Panasonic ........................................................................... 5075
Primestar ............................................................................ 5076
PROSCAN ................................................................ 5000, 5001
RCA ........................................................................... 5000, 5001
Realistic ............................................................................... 5063
Sony ..................................................................................... 5072
STS1 ...................................................................................... 5064
STS2 ...................................................................................... 5065
STS3 ...................................................................................... 5066
STS4 ...................................................................................... 5067
Toshiba ................................................................................ 5068
Toshiba ................................................................................ 5073
Uniden ................................................................................. 5069
Audio (AUX button only)
(For RCA and Dimensia brands only)
AM/FM ................................................................................. 4003
Aux ....................................................................................... 4004
Phono .................................................................................. 4005
CD ......................................................................................... 4007
Tape ...................................................................................... 4006

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Basic Operations
Power
To turn the monitor on and off:
1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet.
2. Press the ON•OFF button on the remote control or the monitor button on the unit. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator turns
green when the monitor is on.
3. Press the ON•OFF button on the remote control or the unit to turn it off. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator turns red and
the standby mode is set (only when turning off the unit with the remote control).
Volume
To adjust the volume:
1. Press and hold the VOL > button (on the remote control or the unit) to increase to the desired level.
2. Press and hold the VOL < button (on the remote control or the unit) to decrease to the desired level.
Note: External speakers are required for sound.
Mute
Press the MUTE button on the remote control to reduce the sound to an inaudible level. Press MUTE again to restore the sound.
Zoom
INFO
MENU
OK
CLEAR
GUIDE
Z
O
O
M
These are the buttons on the
remote you use to navigate through
the monitor’s on-screen menu
system.
1. Press the ZOOM button to display thee zoom pointer.
2. Press CH+ to enlarge the picture. Use the arrow buttons to pan right, left, up and
down.
3. To reduce the picture, press the CH- button.
4. Press the ZOOM button to remove the pointer and take the display out of zoom mode.
Navigating the Menus
You can adjust monitor options through the monitor’s menu system. To access the main
menu, press the MENU button on the remote control or MENU•OK on the front of the
monitor.
There are a few things you need to know to navigate through the menu system. The
navigation buttons are the set of arrow-shaped buttons in the middle of the remote (See
illustration on left).
Use the ▲and ▼buttons on the remote to move the menu highlight up and down.
Use the and buttons to move the highlight and change settings.
Press the GO BACK button on the remote to return to a previous menu.
You can return the monitor to the factory settings at any time by using the RESET option
in the FUNCTION menu. Remember, if you choose to reset, ALL settings will return to the
factory settings.
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VIDEO2
VIDEO1
VIDEO1 VIDEO2
The top screen shows VIDEO1 as the active picture.
The bottom screen shows VIDEO2 as the active
picture.
The Multi-Screen Feature
The Multi-Screen feature is used to show either a single picture or two pictures on the screen at the same time. One of the pictures
must be from the RGB input.
SINGLE – Displays a single picture on the screen.
SIDE BY SIDE – Displays two pictures from different input signals side-by-side.
PICTURE IN PICTURE – Displays two pictures from different input signals; one fills the screen and one appears in a window on top of
the other picture.
VIDEO2
VIDEO1
VIDEO2
VIDEO1
subscreen
VIDEO2
VIDEO1
subscreen
main screen
VIDEO2
VIDEO1
subscreen
main screen
Side-by-side 1: VIDEO1
is the active picture.
Side-by-side 2: VIDEO1
is the active picture.
Picture-in-picture
(window on the left):
VIDEO1 is the active picture.
Picture-in-picture
(window on the right):
VIDEO1 is the active picture.
To use the Multi-Screen feature:
1. Press the WHO•MULTI button on the remote to select a mode.
2. If side-by-side mode or picture-in-picture mode has been selected, use the
left/right arrow buttons to position the subscreen as shown below.
3. The active picture (indicated in the above illustrations by the double box) is
the picture that is affected be remote actions and menu selections. To
switch the active picture, press the OK button. Press the OK button again to
change back to the other picture.
Note: Changing the active picture doesn’t change the size or location of the pictures.
Selecting the Input Signals to be displayed
To change the input signals displayed in multiscreen operations:
1. Press the MULTI button to activate the Multiscreen function. Press the OK
button to make the desired picture active.
2. Press the RGB, VIDEO or CMPNT button to change the input signal. The
INPUT•GO BACK button on the front of the monitor can also be used to
change input selection.
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On-Screen Menu Operation
To access the main menu, press the MENU button on the remote. The MAIN MENU
is displayed on the screen. The main menu contains a list of all the menus that
control your monitor. To select a menu, use the up/down arrow buttons on the
remote to highlight the desired menu. When the desired menu is highlighted, press
the OK or MENU button to select.
Note: Different components use different types of input (RGB, video, etc). Some menu options
apply to only one type of input, so they only appear when they apply to the currently active
input. For example, the COLOR and TINT options in the PICTURE QUALITY menu only appear
when you are adjusting standard video input (VIDEO1, VIDEO2, VIDEO3).
MAIN MENU
SEL.
PICTURE QUALITY
AUDIO
SCREEN
FUNCTION
OPTIONS
SETUP
AUTOTUNING SETUP
OK EXIT
This is the main menu with the PICTURE QUALITY option
highlighted. Press OK to bring up the highlighted menu.
The Picture Quality Menu
Setting the Picture Mode with the PRESETS Option
The monitor has preset viewing modes that can be selected depending on your viewing environment. Each
preset mode has the contrast, brightness and sharpness adjusted for a specific viewing situation.
• MEMORY – This mode allows you to set and save your own picture adjustments.
• SOFT – Use this mode when watching your Monitor in a dark room. Soft mode provides a darker, finer
picture, like the screen in movie theaters. These settings are preset for you and can’t be changed.
• BRIGHT – Use this mode when watching your monitor in a bright room. This mode provides a picture
with distinct differences between light and dark areas. These settings are preset for you and can’t be
changed.
• NORMAL – The factory default.
To change the picture mode:
1. From the main menu, select PICTURE QUALITY. The PICTURE QUALITY Menu will appear.
2. Highlight the PRESETS option and press the key on the remote to select it. The PRESETS window
appears.
3. Use the button on the remote to select the desired mode. The mode switches as follows when the
button is pressed:
Note: If you don’t push the button within 5 seconds, the current selection is set and the previous screen reappears.
Once you’ve selected the desired mode, press OK or MENU. The picture mode is now set and you are
returned to the PICTURE QUALITY screen. If you are using MEMORY mode, you can manually adjust the
picture settings (contrast, black level, and sharpness). You can continue adjusting settings in the PICTURE
QUALITY menu, return to the main menu, or exit the menu system.
To return to the main menu, press the GO BACK button on the remote. To exit the menu system, press
CLEAR.