Page 2 - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; WARNING; Warning; Important Information; Warnings and Safety Precaution
Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your Marantzplasma monitor and keep the manual handy for futurereference. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NOUSER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.R E F E R S E RV I C I N...
Page 3 - To avoid damage and prolong operating life:
NOTE:When you connect a computer to this monitor, attachthe supplied ferrite cores. If you do not do this, thismonitor will not comform to mandatory FCC standards.Attaching the ferrite cores:Set the ferrite cores on both ends of the DVI cable (notsupplied), and both ends of the power cable (supplied...
Page 4 - Précautions; ATTENTION; RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION; AVERTISSEMENT; DOC avis de conformation
Précautions Veuillez lire ce manuel avec attention avant d’utiliser votremoniteur Plasma Monitor Marantz et conserver ce manuel àportée de la main pour une consultation ultérieure. ATTENTION RISQUE D’ELECTROCUTION NE PAS OUVRIR MISE EN GARDE: AFIN DE REDUIRE LES RISQUES D’ELECTRO- CUTION, NE PAS DEP...
Page 6 - Limited Warranty for the Marantz SLIM SERIES PLASMA MONITOR
Who is covered? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. What is covered? 1) Warranty coverage begins the day you purchase your Plasma Television, and continues for a period of one year. 2) Marantz America will provide in-home warranty repair.3) Marantz America will incur all lab...
Page 7 - Contents
Contents How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor .... 1 Introduction ..................................................... 2 Introduction to the Plasma Monitor ............................. 2The features you’ll enjoy include: ............................... 2Contents of the Package ................
Page 8 - How to Attach Options to the Plasma Monitor; Drawing A; Drawing B; * Use only Listed Cart or Stand, or mounting
1 You can attach your optional mounts or stand to the plasmamonitor in one of the following two ways: * While it is upright. (See Drawing A)* As it is laid down with the screen face down (See Drawing B). Lay the protective sheet, which was wrapped aroundthe monitor when it was packaged, beneath the ...
Page 9 - Introduction
2 Introduction to the Plasma Monitor The Plasma Monitor is a seamless blend of cutting-edgevisual technology and sophisticated design. At 42-inches,with a 16:9 aspect ratio, the Plasma Monitor certainlymakes a big impression. However, at a mere 3.5 inches/89 mm thin, the monitor’s sleek techno-art l...
Page 10 - Power; Turns the monitor ’s power on and off.; Remote sensor window; Receives the signals from the remote control.; POWER/STANDBY indicator; Front View; Part Names and Function; VOLUME DOWN and UP; Adjusts the volume. Functions as the CURSOR (; PROCEED
3 q Power Turns the monitor ’s power on and off. w Remote sensor window Receives the signals from the remote control. e POWER/STANDBY indicator When the power is on ............................. Lights green.When the power is in the standby mode ... Lights red. r INPUT SELECT / EXIT Switches the inp...
Page 11 - Rear View/ Terminal Board; Connect the included power cord here.; EXT SPEAKER L and R; Connect speakers here. Maintain the correct polarity.; CONTROL LOCK; Connect the remote cable here.; EXTERNAL CONTROL
4 Rear View/ Terminal Board A AC IN Connect the included power cord here. B EXT SPEAKER L and R Connect speakers here. Maintain the correct polarity. C RGB3 (DVI 29pin) Inputs a digital RGB signal (TMDS). D VIDEO1, 2 Connect VCR’s, DVD’s or Laser Discs, etc. here. E AUDIO1, AUDIO2, AUDIO3 These are ...
Page 12 - Remote Control; VIDEO; Press this button to display the pointer.; MUTE
5 → VIDEO1 → VIDEO2 → VIDEO3 → VIDEO1 → VIDEO2 RC4293DPD R Remote Control q POWER ON/OFF Switches Power ON/OFF.(This does not operate when POWER/STANDBYindicator of the main unit is off.) w RGB/PC Press this button to select RGB/PC as the source.The available sources depend on the setting of “BNCSEL...
Page 13 - Displays the source settings on the screen.; OFF TIMER; Activates the off timer for the unit.; Remote control signal transmitter; Transmits the remote control signals.; Battery Installation and Replacement
6 !2 WIDE The type of broadcast is detected automatically, andthe recommended wide screen is set. !3 DISPLAY Displays the source settings on the screen. !4 OFF TIMER Activates the off timer for the unit. !5 Remote control signal transmitter Transmits the remote control signals. Battery Installation ...
Page 14 - Operating Range; * Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m/; Handling the remote control; remove the batteries.
7 POWER / STANDBY PROCEED INPUT SELECT DOWN UP LEFT/ - RIGHT/ + / EXIT VOLUME Approx. 7m / 23ft R R Operating Range * Use the remote control within a distance of about 7 m/ 23ft. from the front of the monitor’s remote control sensorand at horizontal and vertical angles of up to approximately30°. * T...
Page 15 - Installation
8 Installation RGB 3 ( D i g i t a l R G B ) VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 REMOTECONTROL CONTROLLOCKON / OFF RGB 1 R / CR / PR L ( MONO ) L ( MONO ) G / Y/ VIDEO 3 B / CB / PB HD VD R R Y CB / PB CR / PR L ( MONO ) R EXTERNALCONTROL AUDIO 2 DVD1 /HD1 AUDIO 3 AUDIO 1 RGB2 /DVD2 /HD2 VCR or Laser Disc Player Docume...
Page 17 - External Speaker Connections; Unplug the plasma monitor and all
10 External Speaker Connections External speakers may be connected to the plasma monitorto reproduce sound from VIDEO, DVD or RGB signalsources. External speakers may be connected directly to theSPEAKERS terminals or indirectly by connecting a stereosystem amplifier to the audio outputs. CAUTION: Un...
Page 18 - Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog)
11 Pin Assignments and Signal Levels for 15 pin RGB (Analog) Pin No. 123456789 101112131415 5 4 3 2 1 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 RGB 3 19 17 2 1018 3 1119 4 1220 5 1321 6 1422 7 1523 8 25 26 27 28 1624 29 Signal (Analog) RedGreen or sync-on-greenBlueNo connectionGroundRed groundGreen groundBlue groun...
Page 19 - POWER; To turn the unit ON and OFF:; VOLUME; To adjust the volume:; To check the settings:; DIGITAL ZOOM; To change the size of the picture:; Basic Operations
12 POWER To turn the unit ON and OFF: 1. Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet. 2. Press the POWER ON button (on the remote control) to turn on the unit. The monitor’s POWER/STANDBY indicator will lightup (green) when the unit is on. 3. Press the POWER OFF button (on the remote control ...
Page 20 - To set the off timer:; To check the remaining time:; To cancel the off timer:
13 OFF TIMER To set the off timer: The off timer can be set to turn the power off after 30, 60,90 or 120 minutes. 1. Press the OFF TIMER button to start the timer at 30 minutes. 2. Press the OFF TIMER button to the desired time. 3. The timer starts when the menu turns off. → 30 → 60 → 90 → 120 → 0 O...
Page 21 - Watching with a wide screen; With this function, you can select one of four screen sizes.; When watching videos or digital video discs; ZOOM size screen; FULL size screen; When watching high definition video source; Press the WIDE button on the remote control.; WIDE Operations
14 Watching with a wide screen (manual) With this function, you can select one of four screen sizes. When watching videos or digital video discs 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the WIDE button again. The screen size switches as follows: → ZOOM → NORMAL →...
Page 22 - Information; * “ IBM PC/AT” and “VGA” are registered trademarks
15 Watching computer images with awide screen Switch to the wide screen mode to expand the 4 : 3 imageto fill the entire screen. 1. Press the WIDE button on the remote control. 2. Within 3 seconds ... Press the WIDE button again.The screen size switches as follows: → NORMAL → FULL NORMAL size screen...
Page 23 - Menu Operations; OSM; The main menu disappears by pressing the EXIT
16 Menu Operations The OSM window is displayed with respect to thescreen as shown on the diagram. * Depending on the screen’s mode, the OSM may be displayed differently.In the explanation, the OSM section is shown close up. SEL. OK EXIT EXIT PROCEED M A I N M E N U PICTURE SOUND SCREEN FUNCTION OPTI...
Page 25 - Picture Settings Menu; Adjusting the picture; Example: Adjusting the contrast; BRIGHTNESS; Adjusting the computer image
18 Picture Settings Menu Adjusting the picture The contrast, brightness, sharpness, color and tint can beadjusted as desired. Example: Adjusting the contrast Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “PICTURE”, ...
Page 26 - Example: Setting the “THEATER” mode
19 Setting the picture mode according to thebrightness of the room There are four picture modes that can be used effectivelyaccording to the environment in which you are viewingthe display. Example: Setting the “THEATER” mode Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on ...
Page 27 - Setting the color temperature
20 Setting the color temperature Use this procedure to set color tone produced by the plasmadisplay. Example: Setting “1” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “PICTURE”, then press the PROCEED button.The “P...
Page 28 - Adjusting the color to the desired quality; Example: Adjusting the “WHITE BALANCE”
21 Adjusting the color to the desired quality Use this procedure to adjust the white balance for brightpictures and dark pictures to achieve the desired colorquality. Example: Adjusting the “WHITE BALANCE” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... ...
Page 29 - Reducing noise in the picture
22 Reducing noise in the picture Use these settings if the picture has noise due to poorreception or when playing video tapes on which the picturequality is poor. Example: Setting “NR-3” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ ...
Page 30 - Sound Settings Menu; Example: Adjusting the bass; Set “AUDIO INPUT” on the OPTION menu correctly.
23 Sound Settings Menu A d j u s t i n g t h e t r e b l e , b a s s a n d l e f t / r i g h tbalance The treble, bass and left/right balance can be adjusted tosuit your tastes. Example: Adjusting the bass Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... ...
Page 31 - Screen Settings Menu
24 3. Adjust using the 䊴 and 䊳 buttons. V–POSITION * If neither the 䊴 or 䊳 button is pressed within 5 seconds, the current setting is set and the previous screenreappears. To c o n t i n u e m a k i n g o t h e r c o m p u t e r i m a g eadjustments ... Repeat from step 2. 4. Once all adjustments ar...
Page 32 - FINE PICTURE; Restoring the factory default settings; Function Settings Menu; Setting the on-screen menu; Example: Turning the on-screen menu mode off
25 Information 䡵 Adjusting the Auto Picture ON ................... The Picture ADJ and Fine Pictureadjustments are made automatically. OFF ................. The Picture ADJ and Fine Pictureadjustments are made manually. 䡵 Adjusting the position of the image V-POSITION ... Adjusts the vertical positi...
Page 33 - Adjusting the position of the menu display; Example: Adjusting the position of the menu display
26 Adjusting the position of the menu display Use these operations to adjust the position of the menusthat appear on the screen. Example: Adjusting the position of the menu display Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ button...
Page 34 - Setting the power management for computer images; Example: Turning the power management function on
27 Setting the power management for computer images T h i s e n e rg y - s a v i n g ( p o w e r m a n a g e m e n t ) f u n c t i o nautomatically reduces the monitor’s power consumptionif no operation is performed for a certain amount of time. Example: Turning the power management function on Pres...
Page 35 - Power management
28 POWER/STANDBY indicator Power management mode On Standby Suspend Off POWER/STANDBY indicator Green Orange Red Red Description Horizontal and vertical synchronizingsignals are present from the computer. No horizontal synchronizing signalsare sent from the computer. No vertical synchronizing signal...
Page 36 - Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen; Example: Adjusting the “GRAY LEVEL”; Setting the picture to suit the movie; Example: Setting the “CINEMA MODE” to “OFF”
29 Setting the gray level for the sides of the screen Use this procedure to set the gray level for the parts on thescreen on which nothing is displayed when the screen isset to the 4:3 size. Example: Adjusting the “GRAY LEVEL” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on...
Page 37 - Reducing burn-in of the screen; Example: Setting “PLE” to “LOCK”
30 Setting RGB3 ADJ. When the picture input from the RGB3 input terminal isdistorted, select the most appropriate setting from among“1”, “2”, and “3”. Example: Setting “2” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to select “...
Page 38 - SCREEN WIPER; Setting the time for “INVERSE”
31 Information 䡵 PLE AUTO .............. T h e b r i g h t n e s s o f t h e s c r e e n i sadjusted automatically to suit thepicture quality. LOCK .............. T h e b r i g h t n e s s l e v e l i s s e t t ominimum. 䡵 ORBITER OFF ................. Orbiter mode does not function. ON ...............
Page 39 - WORKING TIME; Setting the time for “SCREEN WIPER”
32 The 2nd line of the “WORKING TIME”: → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M ↔ ... ↔ 57M ← The 1st line of the “WAITING TIME”: → 0H ↔ 1H ↔ 2H ↔ 3H ↔ ... ↔ 12H ← The 2nd line of the “WAITING TIME”: → 0M ↔ 3M ↔ 6M ↔ 9M ↔ ... ↔ 57M ← 6. Once the setting is completed... Press the EXIT button several times to return to th...
Page 40 - Resetting to the default values
33 Resetting to the default values Use these operations to restore all the picture adjustments,audio settings, to the factory default values.Refer to page 17 for items to be reset. Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ button...
Page 41 - Options Settings Menu; Setting the allocation of the audio connectors; Example: Setting “AUDIO 1” to “VIDEO 2”
34 Options Settings Menu Setting the allocation of the audio connectors Setting the AUDIO 1, 2, and 3 connectors to the desiredinput. Example: Setting “AUDIO 1” to “VIDEO 2” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. Use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to se...
Page 42 - Setting the BNC connectors; Example: Set the BNC SELECT mode to “COMP.”
35 Setting a computer image to the correct RGBselect screen With the computer image, select the RGB Select modefor a moving image such as (video) mode, wide mode ordigital broadcast. Example: Setting the “RGB SELECT” mode to“MOTION ” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN ...
Page 43 - See page 52 for the details of the above settings.
36 Setting high definition images to the suitablescreen size Use this procedure to set whether the number of verticallines of the input high definition image is 1035 or 1080. Example: Setting the “1080B” mode to “1035I” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the sc...
Page 44 - Setting the language for the menus; Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH”; Information Menu
37 Setting the language for the menus The menu display can be set to one of seven languages:Japanese, English, German, French, Swedish, Italian orSpanish. Example: Setting the menu display to “DEUTSCH” Press the PROCEED button on the remote control todisplay the MAIN MENU on the screen, then... 1. U...
Page 45 - SECAM; Setting the video signal format
38 4. Once the setting is completed ... Press the EXIT button to return to the main menu.To delete the main menu, press the EXIT button oncemore. The color system is set to “3.58 NTSC”. Information 䡵 Video signal formats Different countries use different formats for videosignals. Set to the format u...
Page 46 - External Control; Application; Communication Parameters; Command 1
39 External Control Application These specifications cover the communications control ofthe plasma monitor by external equipment. Connections Connections are made as described below. plasma monitor External equipmente.g., Personal computer R 1) Connector on the plasma monitor side: EXTERNAL CONTROL ...
Page 47 - Command Reference List; Input Switch Change
40 Command Reference List CMD1 CMD2 LEN 01. Power ON 9FH 4EH 00H 02. Power OFF 9FH 4FH 00H 03. Input Switch Change DFH 47H 01H 04. VOLUME Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 05. AUDIO Mute On 9FH 3EH 00H 06. AUDIO Mute Off 9FH 3FH 00H 07. CONTRAST Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 08. BRIGHT Gain Data DFH 7FH 03H 09. SHARPNE...
Page 52 - AUTO PICTURE Select
45 26. AUTO PICTURE Select Function The external control equipment switches on or off the AUTO PICTURE of theplasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 7FH 03H DATA00 DATA01 DATA02 CKS DATA00: USER PICTURE Gain Flag 03H DATA01: AUTO PICTURE Select Flag 09H DATA02: 00H: ON 01H: OFF ACK 7FH 60H 80H...
Page 55 - COLOR SYSTEM Select
48 40. BNC SELECT Function The external control equipment sets the BNC SELECT of the plasma monitor. Transmission Data DFH 80H 60H 8CH 01H DATA00 CKS DATA00 : BNC SELECT 01H: RGB02H: Component03H: Video ACK The plasma monitor returns the following ACK when setting the BNC SELECT: 7FH 60H 80H 8CH 01H...
Page 56 - FREQUENCY Request; Horizontal sync polarity; Input MODE Request
49 45. FREQUENCY Request Function The external control equipment inquires the Horizontal frequency, Verticalfrequency, Horizontal sync polarity, Vertical sync polarity, Mode, and Resolutionof the plasma monitor. Transmission Data 1FH 80H 60H 26H 00H CKS ACK 7FH 60H 80H 26H 0BH DATA00 to DATA10 CKS H...
Page 57 - VIDEO ADJ Request
50 47. VIDEO ADJ Request Function The display returns the video adjustments information by the external controlequipment’s request. Transmission Data 1FH 80H 60H 45H 00H CKS ACK 7FH 60H 80H 45H 0CH DATA00 to DATA11 CKS DATA00: RED Gain(Bias) D8H: -40 FFH: -100H: 0 IEH: +30 DATA01: GREEN Gain(Bias) D...
Page 59 - Table of Signals Supported; Supported resolution; • When the screen mode is FULL, each signal is converted to a 853 dots; Computer input signals supported by this system
52 Screen mode Table of Signals Supported Supported resolution • When the screen mode is NORMAL, each signal is converted to a 640 dots ⳯ 480 lines signal. (Except for * 2, * 4 ) • When the screen mode is FULL, each signal is converted to a 853 dots ⳯ 480 lines signal. (Except for * 3 ) Computer inp...
Page 61 - Troubleshooting
54 Symptom Picture is disturbed.Sound is noisy.Remote control operates erroneously.The remote control does not work. Monitor’s power does not turn onwhen the remote control’s powerbutton is pressed. Monitor does not operate when theremote control’s buttons are pressed. No sound or picture is produce...
Page 62 - Specifications; It doesn’t cope with copy protection.
55 Specifications Product Name SLIM SERIES Plasma Monitor Product Code PD4293D Screen Size 36.3"(H) ⳯ 20.4"(V) inches 921(H) ⳯ 518(V) mm diagonal 42" Aspect Ratio 16 : 9 Resolution 853(H) ⳯ 480(V) pixels Pixel Pitch 0.04"(H) ⳯ 0.04"(V) inches 1.08(H) ⳯ 1.08(V) mm Color Reproducti...
Page 64 - is a registered trademark.
Printed in Japan 09/2001 MITar 07AW851210 COUNTRY COMPANY ADDRESS ALGERIE Azur 2000 8, Lotissement Ben Hatadi, Alger, Algerie ARMENIA NGYIG Ltd. 47 A/75 St. Lalaiants, 375000 Yerevan, Armenia AUSTRALIA Jamo Australia Pty. Ltd., 24 Lionel Road, Mt. Waverley, VIC 3149, Australia AUSTRIA Huber & Pr...
