User manual FUNAI F42PDME

[. . . ] In order to view television, it is necessary to connect a tuner device (example: cable box, satellite box, DTV, etc. Before you can view a picture on the plasma display, you must first connect the unit to an external video source. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. [. . . ] In order to shut the main power of the display OFF, it is necessary to remove the AC cord from the power outlet. Each time you switch the input signal, the name of the selected input terminal is displayed on the display for approximately 4 seconds. The INPUT SELECT button cycles through the input terminals in the following pattern: DISPLAY The procedure for selecting the input signal described here is for use with the remote control. However, the INPUT SELECT button on the plasma display can also be used in the same way. â· S-VIDEO1 takes priority over the VIDEO 1 jack, as does S-VIDEO 2 over the VIDEO 2 jack. Therefore, if there is input to the VIDEO and SVIDEO terminals at the same time, the S-VIDEO signal is displayed on the screen. Any of the following display formats: 480i, 480p (progressive), 1080i and 720p (progressive) signals can be connected to the COMPONENT 2 terminal. If one of these video signals is detected, the format of the input signal is displayed after the name of the current input terminal, as in the following manner. To clear the name of the current input terminal, press the DISPLAY button again or wait for approximately 4 seconds. A "No signal" message appears if there is no video signal and there is no message currently displayed on the screen for volume adjustment or the setup menu, etc. If there continues to be no video signal for more than 10 seconds, "No signal" slowly moves around the screen. â· If there is no video signal and there has been no operation from the remote control or the buttons on the main unit for more than 15 minutes, the auto shut-off function activates and the display switches to standby mode. Each time you change the screen mode, the name of the selected mode is displayed on the screen for approximately 4 seconds. The SCREEN MODE button switches between the screen modes in the following pattern. â· You can only select the "Normal" and "Zoom" screen modes for 1080i and 720p video signals connected to the COMPONENT 2 terminal. By changing the aspect ratio of the screen you can select the manner in which you wish to view the picture. Explanation Normal will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size. Full will display a 4:3 picture at a 16:9 size, with horizontal elongation necessary to fill the screen. Wide will display a 4:3 picture at a 16:9 size, with less horizontal elongation necessary to fill the screen because a little bit of the top and bottom will be cut off. Zoom will magnify the entire 4:3 picture to fill the screen, with no horizontal elongation to fill the screen, as more of the top and bottom are cut off. Use this mode to view letterboxed 4:3 picture content to get a widescreen picture. When the still mode is on, the message "Still" slowly flashes on the screen. [. . . ] When the signal is extremely weak, it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture. Snowing occurring when the plasma display is connected to a cable TV system may indicate a bad cable wire or loose connection. RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE: The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture. Lf this monitor causes a problem to Radio receivers, then take the following steps: - Keep the monitor away from Radio. [. . . ]