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Adjusting the PC image
automatically
Option
Auto sync.
This function enables the screen to be automatically
adjusted to its best possible condition when the analogue
terminals of the TV and PC are connected with a
commercially available DVI/RGB conversion cable, etc.
Press b to select “EXT 3” from the “INPUT”
menu, and then press ;.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” >
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” >
“Terminal setting” > “Input select” > select
“RGB”.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” >
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” >
“Terminal setting” > “PC input” > “Auto sync.”.
NOTE
When “Auto sync.” is successful, “Auto Sync completed
successfully” displays. If not, “Auto sync.” failed.
“Auto sync.” may fail even if “Auto Sync completed
successfully” displays.
“Auto sync.” may fail if the PC image has low resolution, has
unclear (black) edges, or is moved while executing “Auto
sync.”.
Be sure to connect the PC to the TV and switch it on before
starting “Auto sync.”.
“Auto sync.” can be executed only when inputting analogue
signals through the EXT 3 terminal.
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Adjusting the PC image manually
Option
Fine sync.
Ordinarily you can easily adjust the picture as necessary
to change image position using “Auto sync.”. In some
cases, however, manual adjustment is needed to
optimise the image.
Press b to select “EXT 3” from the “INPUT”
menu, and then press ;.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” >
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” >
“Terminal setting” > “Input select” > select
“RGB”.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” >
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “Option” >
“Terminal setting” > “PC input” > “Fine sync.”.
Press a/b to select the specific adjustment
Press a/b to select the specific adjustment
item.
Press c/d to adjust the item to the desired
Press c/d to adjust the item to the desired
position.
Item
H-Pos.
Centres the image by moving it to the
left or right.
V-Pos.
Centres the image by moving it up or
down.
Clock
Adjusts when the image flickers with
vertical stripes.
Phase
Adjusts when characters have low
contrast or when the image flickers.
NOTE
For resetting all adjustment items to the factory preset values,
press a/b to select “Reset”, and then press ;.
“Clock” and “Phase” in the “Fine sync.” menu can be adjusted
only when inputting analogue signals through the EXT 3
terminal.
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PC compatibility chart
Resolution
Horizontal
frequency
Vertical
frequency
Analogue (D-
Sub)
Digital (HDMI)
VESA standard
VGA
640 x 480
31.5 kHz
60 Hz
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4
4
SVGA
800 x 600
37.9 kHz
60 Hz
4
4
4
XGA
1,024 x 768
48.4 kHz
60 Hz
4
4
4
WXGA
1,360 x 768
47.7 kHz
60 Hz
4
4
4
SXGA
1,280 x 1,024
64.0 kHz
60 Hz
4
4
4
SXGA+
1,400 x 1,050
65.3 kHz
60 Hz
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4
4
UXGA
1,600 x 1,200
75.0 kHz
60 Hz
4
4
4
1080p
1,920 x 1,080
67.5 kHz
60 Hz
4
4
VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA, SXGA+ and UXGA
are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
NOTE
This TV has only limited PC compatibility, correct operation can
only be guaranteed if the video card conforms exactly to the
VESA 60 Hz standard. Any variations from this standard will
result in picture distortions.
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Connecting a PC
RS-232C port specifications
PC control of the TV
When a programme is set, the TV can be controlled
from the PC using the RS-232C terminal. The input
signal (PC/video) can be selected, the volume can be
adjusted and various other adjustments and settings
can be made, enabling automatic programmed
playing.
Use an RS-232C serial control cable (cross type)
(commercially available) for the connections.
NOTE
This operation system should be used by a person
who is accustomed to using PCs.
RS-232C serial control cable (cross type)
Communication conditions
Set the RS-232C communications settings on the PC
to match the TV’s communications conditions. The TV’s
communications settings are as follows:
Baud rate
9,600 bps
Data length
8 bits
Parity bit
None
Stop bit
1 bit
Flow control
None
Communication procedure
Send the control commands from the PC via the RS-
232C connector.
The TV operates according to the received command
and sends a response message to the PC.
Do not send multiple commands at the same time. Wait
until the PC receives the OK response before sending the
next command.
Make sure to send “A” with the carriage return and
confirm that “ERR” returns before operating.
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Command format
Eight ASCII codes +CR
C1 C2 C3 C4 P1 P2 P3 P4
Command four digits: Command. The text of four
characters.
Parameter four digits: Parameter 0_9, blank, ?,
Parameter four digits: Parameter 0_9, blank, ?,
minus
Return code (0DH): ?
Return code (0DH): ?
Parameter
Input the parameter values, aligning left, and fill with
blank(s) for the remainder (be sure that four values are
input for the parameter).
When the input parameter is not within an adjustable
range, “ERR” returns (refer to “Response code format”).
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1
0
0
0
0
0
9
0
When “?” is input for some commands, the present
setting value responds.
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?
?
?
Response code format
Normal response
O
K
Return code (0DH)
Problem response (communication error or incorrect
command)
E
R
R
Return code (0DH)
Connecting a PC
RS-232C command list
CONTROL ITEM
COMMAND
PARAMETER
CONTROL CONTENTS
POWER
SETTING
SETTING
P O W R 0
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_ POWER OFF (STANDBY)
INPUT
SELECTION A
SELECTION A
I
T G D
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_ INPUT SWITCHING
(TOGGLE)
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T
V D
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_ TV (CHANNEL FIXED)
I
D T
V
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_ DTV (CHANNEL FIXED)
I
A V D
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_ EXT 1_3 (1_3), HDMI
1_4 (4_7)
CHANNEL
D C C H
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_ TV DIRECT CHANNEL
(1_99)
C H U P
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_ CHANNEL UP
C H D W _
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_ CHANNEL DOWN
D T
V D
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*
_ THREE DIGIT DIRECT
CHANNEL (1_999) (Non-
Nordic countries)
Nordic countries)
D T
V D
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*
FOUR DIGIT DIRECT
CHANNEL (1_9999)
(Nordic countries only)
CHANNEL (1_9999)
(Nordic countries only)
D T U P
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_ DTV CHANNEL UP
D T D W _
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_ DTV CHANNEL DOWN
INPUT
SELECTION B
SELECTION B
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N P
1
0
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_ EXT 1 (Y/C)
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N P
1
1
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_ EXT 1 (CVBS)
I
N P
1
2
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_ EXT 1 (RGB)
I
N P
3
0
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_ EXT 3 (COMP)
I
N P
3
1
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_ EXT 3 (RGB)
AV MODE
SELECTION
SELECTION
A V M D 0
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_ TOGGLE
A V M D 1
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_ STANDARD
A V M D 2
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_
_ MOVIE
A V M D 3
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_ GAME
A V M D 4
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_ USER
A V M D 5
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_ DYNAMIC (Fixed)
A V M D 6
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_ DYNAMIC
A V M D 7
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_ PC
A V M D 8
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_ x.v.Colour
A V M D 1
0
0
_ AUTO
A V M D ?
?
?
? 1_8, 100
VOLUME
V O L M
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_ VOLUME (0_60)
CONTROL ITEM
COMMAND
PARAMETER
CONTROL CONTENTS
POSITION
H P O S
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*
_ H-POSITION (AV/PC)
V P O S
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*
*
_ V-POSITION (AV/PC)
C L C K
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*
*
_ CLOCK (0_180)
P H S E
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_ PHASE (0_40)
WIDE MODE
W
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D E
0
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_ TOGGLE (AV)
W
I
D E
1
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_ NORMAL (AV)
W
I
D E
2
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_ ZOOM 14:9 (AV)
W
I
D E
3
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_ PANORAMA (AV)
W
I
D E
4
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_ FULL (AV)
W
I
D E
5
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_ CINEMA 16:9 (AV)
W
I
D E
6
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_ CINEMA 14:9 (AV)
W
I
D E
7
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_ NORMAL (PC)
W
I
D E
8
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_ CINEMA (PC)
W
I
D E
9
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_ FULL (PC)
W
I
D E
1
0
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_ DOT by DOT (AV/PC)
W
I
D E
1
1
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_ UNDERSCAN (AV)
W
I
D E
1
2
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_ AUTO (USB-Video)*
W
I
D E
1
3
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_ ORIGINAL (USB-Video)*
MUTE
M U T
E
0
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_ TOGGLE
M U T
E
1
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_ MUTE
M U T
E
2
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_ MUTE OFF
SURROUND
A C S U 0
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_ SURROUND TOGGLE
A C S U 1
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_ SURROUND ON
A C S U 2
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_ SURROUND OFF
AUDIO
CHANGE
CHANGE
A C H A
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_ TOGGLE
SLEEP TIMER
O F
T M 0
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_ OFF
O F
T M 1
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_ SLEEP TIMER 30 MIN
O F
T M 2
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_ SLEEP TIMER 1 HOUR
O F
T M 3
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_ SLEEP TIMER 1 HOUR
30 MIN
O F
T M 4
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_ SLEEP TIMER 2 HOUR
O F
T M 5
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_ SLEEP TIMER 2 HOUR
30 MIN
TEXT
T
E
X
T
0
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_ TEXT OFF
T
E
X
T
1
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_ TEXT ON (TOGGLE)
D C P G
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_ DIRECT PAGE JUMP
(100_899)
These commands are available only for during running USB
video mode.
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Connecting a PC
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible solution
No power.
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Turn on (;) the MAIN POWER switch on the rear of the TV (Page 4).
Is the AC cord disconnected?
Check if you pressed <a on the TV.
Is the AC cord disconnected?
Check if you pressed <a on the TV.
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The TV cannot be operated.
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External influences such as lightning, static electricity, etc., may cause improper operation. In this
case, operate the TV after first turning off the power, or unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging it in
after one or two minutes.
case, operate the TV after first turning off the power, or unplugging the AC cord and re-plugging it in
after one or two minutes.
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Remote control unit does not operate.
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Are batteries inserted with polarity (e, f) aligned?
Are batteries worn out? (Replace with new batteries.)
Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting?
Is a fluorescent light illuminating to the remote control sensor?
Are you using it under strong or fluorescent lighting?
Is a fluorescent light illuminating to the remote control sensor?
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Picture is cut off.
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Is the image position correct?
Are screen mode adjustments (Wide mode) such as picture size made correctly? (Pages 37, 45 and
46)
Are screen mode adjustments (Wide mode) such as picture size made correctly? (Pages 37, 45 and
46)
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Strange colour, light colour, or dark
colour, or colour misalignment.
colour, or colour misalignment.
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Adjust the picture tone.
Is the room too bright? The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright.
Check the “Colour system” setting (Pages 32 and 41).
Is the room too bright? The picture may look dark in a room that is too bright.
Check the “Colour system” setting (Pages 32 and 41).
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Power is suddenly turned off.
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The TV’s internal temperature has increased. Remove any objects blocking the vent or clean.
Is the “Sleep timer” set? Select “Off” from the “Sleep timer” menu (Page 29).
Is “No signal off” or “No operation off” activated? (Page 29)
Is the “Sleep timer” set? Select “Off” from the “Sleep timer” menu (Page 29).
Is “No signal off” or “No operation off” activated? (Page 29)
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No picture.
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Are connections to external equipment correct? (Pages 20_22)
Is the input signal type selected correctly after connection? (Page 40)
Is the correct input source selected? (Page 15)
Is a non-compatible signal being input? (Page 47)
Is the picture adjustment correct? (Pages 26_27)
Is the antenna connected properly? (Page 10)
Is “On” selected in “Audio only”? (Page 29)
Is the input signal type selected correctly after connection? (Page 40)
Is the correct input source selected? (Page 15)
Is a non-compatible signal being input? (Page 47)
Is the picture adjustment correct? (Pages 26_27)
Is the antenna connected properly? (Page 10)
Is “On” selected in “Audio only”? (Page 29)
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No sound.
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Is the volume too low?
Make sure that headphones are not connected.
Check if you pressed e on the remote control unit.
Is the proper item selected in the “Audio select” menu when connecting devices to the HDMI 2
terminal or the EXT 3 terminal? (Pages 20, 21 and 28)
Make sure that headphones are not connected.
Check if you pressed e on the remote control unit.
Is the proper item selected in the “Audio select” menu when connecting devices to the HDMI 2
terminal or the EXT 3 terminal? (Pages 20, 21 and 28)
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The TV sometimes makes a cracking
sound.
sound.
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This is not a malfunction. This happens when the cabinet slightly expands and contracts according to
changes in temperature. This does not affect the TV’s performance.
changes in temperature. This does not affect the TV’s performance.
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CLEARING THE PIN
Go to “Menu” > “Setup”.
Press a/b to select “Auto installation”, “Programme setup”, “PIN” or “Reset”, and then press ;.
Press a/b to select “Auto installation”, “Programme setup”, “PIN” or “Reset”, and then press ;.
The PIN input window will display.
Press and hold both :r and i+ on the TV simultaneously until the message appears on the
Press and hold both :r and i+ on the TV simultaneously until the message appears on the
screen.
Reset
If complex adjustments are made so that the settings cannot be restored to normal, you can reset the settings to the
factory preset values.
Go to “Menu” > “Setup” > “View setting” > “Reset”.
Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ;.
Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ;.
“Now, TV will restart automatically, OK?” displays on the screen.
Press c/d to select “Yes”, and then press ;.
“Now initialising...” displays on the screen and blinks.
After the reset has completed, the power shuts off and then comes back on. The screen will have returned to its original settings.
NOTE
PIN input is required when executing “Reset”. The default PIN is “1234”. To change the PIN setting, refer to
Password/Lock settings
(Page 33). To clear the PIN setting (PIN input will no longer be needed), refer to
CLEARING THE PIN (Page 50).
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Appendix
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