4-097-590-03 (1) Flat Panel Display Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Bedienungsanleitung Manual de instrucciones Istruzioni per l’uso PFM-42V1/42V1E/42V1N/42V1P/ 42V1A 2003 Sony Corporation...
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Refer to these numbers whenever you call interference to radio communications. However, there is no upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful Model No.
Table of Contents Precautions ............... 5 (GB) Features ..............6 (GB) Location and Function of Parts and Controls ..7 (GB) Front / Rear / Bottom ..........7 (GB) 1 (standby) Switch / Indicator Section ....8 (GB) Control Button Section (Top) ........8 (GB) Connector Panel ............
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Viewing two pictures at the same time ....38 (GB) Activating a picture ..........38 (GB) Switching the position of the two pictures ..... 38 (GB) Zooming in on a picture ......... 39 (GB) Adjusting the Sound Quality ......... 39 (GB) Adjusting the Treble, Bass, and Balance, etc.
If you have any questions on this unit, contact your • You may see some bright spots of red, blue or green, authorized Sony dealers. or dark spots appearing on the screen. These do not indicate a malfunction. Although the plasma display...
• Speaker out (L/R) sockets • Control S (IN/OUT) • DVI-D input* (Does not support copy protection.) The PFM-42V1 Series is 16:9 42-inch flat panel • Displays an HDTV signal with a tri-level sync signal. display utilizing a PDP (Plasma Display Panel), which •...
Location and Function of Parts and Controls 1 1 (standby) switch / indicator section Location and Function For details on the 1 (standby) switch / indicator section, see “1 (standby) Switch / Indicator Section” on page 8 of Parts and Controls (GB).
Location and Function of Parts and Controls 1 (standby) Switch / Indicator Control Button Section (Top) Section MENU ENTER VOLUME 1 MENU button Press to show menus. Press again to hide them. 1 1 (standby) switch To use the MENU button to return to the previous menu Press to power on the display unit.
This connector allows remote control of the display using the RS-232C protocol. For details, contact your equipment. authorized Sony dealers. 2 INPUT1 (ANALOG RGB/YUV IN) connectors * The PFM-42V1N is not equipped with the INPUT2 RGB/YUV (D-sub 15-pin) : Connects to the analog connectors.
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For the PFM-42V1E and 42V1N, you can install For the PFM-42V1E and 42V1N, you can install either BKM-V11, BKM-V10 or BKM-V12. either BKM-V11, BKM-V10, or BKM-V12. For details on installation, contact your authorized Sony For details on installation, contact your authorized Sony dealer. dealer.
Location and Function of Parts and Controls Remote Commander RM-971 7 RGB/YUV button Press to select the format matching that of the input signal connected to the INPUT1 connector. Each press toggles between RGB and component (YUV). MUTING DISPLAY STBY 8 S/VIDEO button POWER Press to select the signal input to the VIDEO...
Location and Function of Parts and Controls w; H SIZE button Installing batteries Adjusts the horizontal picture size. Press this button, then adjust the horizontal picture size with M/m or Insert two size AA (R6) batteries in correct polarity. </, buttons 9. Be sure to wa V SIZE button install the...
5 (2) products. Actual installation is up to the authorized local dealers. Consult with qualified Sony personnel for installation. • While the unit is on, a certain amount of heat builds up inside. This can cause burns. Avoid touching the top or rear of the unit when it is powered on or just after it has entered standby mode.
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Caution Notes on Image Retention If the 1 – 5 are displayed for an extended period of time, image retention (afterimage) in areas of the screen may result due to the characteristics of the Plasma Display Panel. It is possible to reduce image retention by following steps A –...
Connections Connections Before you start • First make sure that the power to each piece of equipment is turned off. • Use connecting cables suitable for the equipment to be connected. • The cable connectors should be fully inserted into the jacks.
Connections Connection Example to audio output Betacam SP video cassette recorder to CONTROL S OUT to CONTROL S IN to component signal output to CONTROL to CONTROL S OUT S IN to AUDIO to RGB/YUV COMPOSITE AUDIO IN AUDIO RGB/YUV AUDIO AUDIO Y/C IN...
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Connections When an optional RGB/Component Active Through Adaptor BKM-V12 is installed to audio output to video input AUDIO to video output to RGB/YUV to RGB/YUV AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO RGB/YUV AUDIO IN RGB/YUV ACTIVE THROUGH INPUT 1 INPUT 2 CONTROL S REMOTE Using the cable holders You can neatly bundle the cables with the cable...
Using On-screen Menus Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to the item Using On-screen Menus you want to select and press ENTER or ,. The menu for the selected item appears. Select an different item by repeating this Operating Through Menus procedure.
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Using On-screen Menus Dynamic Picture Adjust Picture menu Enhances contrast by making white brighter and black darker. You can make fine adjustment of the picture. For details, see “Dynamic Picture” on page 31 (GB). Set Picture Mode to any of “User1” to “User3” first. Color Temp.
Using On-screen Menus Wide Setup Balance Pressing M/, increases the volume on the right side, Sets the Auto Wide function. The Auto Wide function while pressing m/< increases the volume on the left is a function which chooses from among ordinary side.
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Using On-screen Menus Reset Screen Shift menu Restores the factory presettings to the Adjust Pixel menu items. This menu is used for adjusting the centering of the For details on using the reset function, see “To restore picture. Adjust Pixel menu items to their original settings” on page The following screen appears when MENU Function 37 (GB).
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Using On-screen Menus Swap S c r e e n S a v e r Switches the position of the two pictures. P i c . I n v e r s i o n : O f f P i c . O r b i t Picture Size Zooms in on one of the two pictures.
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Using On-screen Menus Initial Setup menu Sync Mode Sets the mode according to the signal input at pin 13 of the RGB/YUV IN. Signals can be set only to 575/ You can select the on-screen language and the color 50I or 480/60I. system, and set the MENU Function.
Using On-screen Menus Timer/Clock menu User Memory menu You can set the timer, adjust time, display the built-in You can save or recall various settings in the Picture/ clock, or make the unit power on/off at a Sound Control and Screen Control menus. predetermined time.
Using On-screen Menus Remote Mode Serial Number Selects the function of the Remote Commander. Indicates the serial number. ON: Activates a remote commander supplied with the display or a TV. Operation Time Off: Disables the remote control function. Indicates the total number of hours of operation. Note Note When you change the Remote Commander mode, use the...
Watching the Picture this item because this model is not equipped with Watching the Picture the INPUT2 connectors. When a Component/RGB Input Adaptor BKM- Before you start V11 or an RGB/Component Active Through • Power on the display. Adaptor BKM-V12 is installed •...
Watching the Picture Input Signal, Picture Mode and Display Status Information Input signal and Picture Mode information appear on the screen for about five seconds when the power is turned on or when the input signal is switched. To disable this function, follow the steps below. In the Custom Setup menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to “Display”...
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• If colors appear too light after inputting a DVD 8 1024×768@75 Hz (VESA STD) 60.0 kHz 75 Hz signal to PFM-42V1 series, adjust the “Chroma” 9 1024×768@85 Hz (VESA STD) 68.7 kHz 85 Hz setting in the Adjust Picture menu.
Watching the Picture Switching the Display Mode Energy Saving Function You can enjoy viewing pictures while reducing power Displaying closed captions consumption. Press MENU. Press MENU. The main menu appears on the screen. The main menu appears on the screen. P i c t u r e / S o u n d C o n t r o l P i c t u r e / S o u n d...
Selecting Image Quality / Adjusting the Picture Press ENTER or < to return to the Picture/Sound Selecting Image Quality Control menu. You can set an image quality suitable for the type of picture or the brightness of the location where the unit Adjusting the Picture is installed.
Adjusting the Picture The following menu appears on the screen. Phase A d j u s t P i c t u r e Select “Phase” with M/m and press ENTER. C o n t r a s t Adjust the phase with M/m/</, within the range of B r i g h t n e s s C h r o m a RMax (50) to GMax (50).
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Adjusting the Picture (1) Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to the (5) Repeat step (4) and after you have finished gain that you want to adjust and press ENTER entering the name, select “End” and press or ,. ENTER.
Adjusting the Picture Restoring the Adjust Picture Menu Gamma Correct. Items to Their Original Settings Balances the light and dark portions of pictures In the Adjust Picture menu, press M/m to move automatically. the cursor (yellow) to “Reset” and press ENTER. Select “Gamma Correct.”...
Picture Enlargement Setting Auto Wide Picture Enlargement The auto wide function faithfully reproduces images You can enlarge pictures to suite your taste. based on this identification control signal or enlarges For Wide Mode, the following choices are available. various types of pictures to the optimum size regardless of this identification control signal.
Picture Enlargement Setting the Wide Mode Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to “Wide Setup” and press ENTER or ,. The following menu appears on the screen. Pictures can also be enlarged to the desired wide mode regardless of the type of picture. When the W i d e S e t u p signal is input from a computer, you can select either...
Resizing and Positioning the Picture Adjusting the Picture Position Resizing and Positioning In the Screen Control menu, press M/m to move the Picture the cursor (yellow) to “Screen Shift” and press ENTER. You can shift the position of the picture to fit the The following menu appears on the screen.
Resizing and Positioning the Picture Adjusting the Pixels Adjusting manually (1) Select “Dot Phase” or “Total H Pixel” with M/m or </, and press ENTER. If there is too much noise on the edges of characters The following appears on the screen. (When or vertical lines, adjust the dot phase and the total you select “Dot Phase”) number of horizontal pixels.
Viewing two pictures at the same time Activating a picture Viewing two pictures at Activate one of the two pictures for operation. (When the same time you want to perform an operation on the right picture, for example.) You can show a PC picture and a video picture side Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to “Active by side.
Viewing two pictures at the same time / Adjusting the Sound Quality Zooming in on a picture Adjusting the Sound Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to “Picture Quality Size” and press ENTER. When a speaker SS-SP20B (not supplied) installed, you can adjust sound treble level, bass level, or balance of the speaker (left and right) volume.
Adjusting the Sound Quality / Using the Memory Function Surround Using the Memory Select the Surround mode according to the type of Function picture. You can save your settings for each input signal using Select “Surround” with M/m and press ENTER. the Memory function.
Using the Memory Function Select a memory number (01 to 20) with M/m and Select a character or symbol from the character press ENTER or ,. list with M/m/</, and press ENTER. The The following menu appears on the screen. selected character is input.
Selecting the On-screen Language / Screen Saver Function : Japanese Selecting the On-screen ENGLISH: English DEUTSCH: German Language FRANÇAIS: French ESPAÑOL: Spanish ITALIANO: Italian You can select the on-screen language from Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish or Italian. Press ENTER or < to return to the Initial Setup menu.
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Screen Saver Function Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to “Screen (1) Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Saver” and press ENTER or ,. “Start Time” and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen. The following menu appears and the background of the hour is displayed in yellow.
Screen Saver Function / Adjusting Color Matrix Changing the Image Position Adjust the Orbit Range or Orbit Cycle with M/m. Automatically Press ENTER or < to return to the previous screen. In the Screen Saver menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to “Pic.
Adjusting Color Matrix / Controlling Power On/Off Automatically (Timer Function) Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to “Color Controlling Power On/Off Matrix” and press ENTER or ,. The following menu appears on the screen. Automatically (Timer C o l o r M a t r i x Function) 4 8 0 P...
Controlling Power On/Off Automatically (Timer Function) On/Off Timer Function Select “Timer Mode” with M/m and press ENTER or ,. In the Timer/Clock menu, press M/m to move the The following menu appears on the screen. cursor (yellow) to “On/Off Timer” and press O n / O f f T i m e r ENTER.
Controlling Power On/Off Automatically (Timer Function) Power Saving Function Automatically turns off the power when there is no input signal to the INPUT1 or INPUT2 connectors when the input mode is set to RGB. In the Timer/Clock menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to “Auto Shutoff”...
Operating a Specific Display With the Remote Commander When all of the setting changes have been Operating a Specific Display completed, press the ID MODE OFF button. The display returns to the normal screen. With the Remote Commander Using the supplied Remote Commander, you can operate a specific display without affecting other displays installed at the same time.
Using Other Remote Commander Models Using Other Remote Commander Models The following operations can be carried out using other Remote Commander models. • Power on/off • Input selection • Menu operations • Picture adjustments: Contrast, Phase and Chroma • On-screen display on/off The operations available and the buttons to be used for each operation are limited depending on each Remote Commander.
Specifications COMPOSITE OUT Specifications BNC (×1) Loop-through Y/C IN Mini DIN 4-pin (×1) Video processing Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p ±2 dB sync negative, 75 ohms terminated C (chrominance): Burst Preset signal See page 28 (GB). 0.286 Vp-p ±2 dB (NTSC), Sampling rate 13.5 MHz to 140 MHz 75 ohms terminated...
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Specifications Storing/transporting conditions Pin assignment Temperature: –10 °C to +40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F) RGB/YUV connector (D-sub 15-pin) Humidity: 20% to 90% (no condensation) Atmospheric pressure: 700 to 1100 hPa 1033 × 631 × 83 mm Dimensions × 24 ×...
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AVERTISSEMENT Pour prévenir tout risque d’incendie ou d’électrcution, garder cet appareil à l’abri de la pluie et de l’humidité. De dangereuses hautes tensions circulent à l’intérieur de cet appareil. N’ouvrez pas le châssis. Confiez-en l’entretien exclusivement à un personnel qualifié. Transport Lorsque que vous transportez l’écran, tenez le par l’appareil lui même et non par les haut parleurs.