Sony FWD-42PV1 - 42" Plasma Panel driver and firmware

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Operating Instructions - Page 2

... U.S.A. If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: FWD-42PV1/42PV1P/42PV1A Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone Number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of...
Operating Instructions - Page 5

... dust, mechanical vibration or shock. • When you install multiple equipment with the unit, the following problems, such as malfunction of the Remote Commander, noisy picture, noisy sound, may occur depending on the position of the unit and other equipment. On the PDP (Plasma Display Panel) • You may see some bright spots of red...
Operating Instructions - Page 7

... the control button section, see "Control Button Section (Top)" on page 8 (GB). 3Stand installation hooks Use these hooks to install the stand (not supplied). 4AC OUT socket (three brade type) You can connect a device consuming small power to this socket and supply power when setting up an audio/visual system (the power rating: maximum 0.5 A). For more details, consult your Sony dealer...
Operating Instructions - Page 8

.... 34m/M (cursor/volume) button Press to move the cursor (yellow), set a value, or control speaker volume. 5ENTER button Press to set your choice. 61POWER switch Press to power on the display unit. Press again to return to the standby mode. Note To protect the panel, a certain amount of time is required to turn the unit ON...
Operating Instructions - Page 10

... 1 (VIDEO/COM) 6COMMUNICATION slot This slot supports commucation function. A blank panel is attached to this slot for the factory setting. When you install the optional adaptor BKM-FW32 (Network Management Adaptor) in this slot, you can control the display unit via the network. 7VIDEO connectors (A BKM-FW10 is preinstalled only in the FWD-42LX1/32LX1.) S VIDEO IN (Mini DIN...
Operating Instructions - Page 11

...-FW10 is the same as the connectors 7.) For details on installation, consult your Sony dealers. COMPONENT/RGB Input Adaptor BKM-FW11 (Not supplied) Location and Function of Parts and Controls RGB/COMPONENT ACTIVE THROUGH ADAPTOR BKM-FW12 (Not supplied) 1 2 IN RGB/COMPONENT THROUGH OUT AUDIO IN Y/G COMPONENT/RGB INPUT ADAPTOR 3 1 PR/CR/R PB/CB...
Operating Instructions - Page 12

Location and Function of Parts and Controls Remote Commander RM-980 1 2 MUTING DISPLAY STBY ON 3 4 5 qf 6 qg 7 qh 8 qj 9 ENTER 123 0 456 789 qa 0 qk qs ON SET qd ql MONITOR RM-980 1POWER ON switch Press to power on the display. 2STANDBY button Press to change the display to the standby mode. 3MUTING button Press to mute...
Operating Instructions - Page 13

qk CHROMA button Adjusts the chroma when the picture mode is set to any of "User1" to "User3." Press this button and adjust the chroma with the M/m or
Operating Instructions - Page 14

... 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. When...
Operating Instructions - Page 17

... Menu operating buttons Use the buttons on the display unit or the Remote Commander for menu operations. Remote Commander MENU Control button section ENTER Operation of the unit is explained in these operating instructions for the case of operation using the Remote Commander. The M/m and ENTER buttons on the Remote Commander have the same functions as the...
Operating Instructions - Page 21

... Model Name: Serial Number: Operation Time: Software Version: Using On-screen Menus Speed Setup Sets a communication speed between the display unit and BKM-FW32 (Network Management Adaptor). For details, see "Setting an IP Address and communication speed" on page 42 (GB). These setting items appear on the menu only when the BKM-FW32 (Network Management Adaptor) is installed in the COMMUNICATION...
Operating Instructions - Page 25

...; If colors appear too light after inputting a DVD signal to the display unit, adjust the "Chroma" setting in the Adjust Picture menu. • When the phase is readjusted, the resolution will be reduced. • You cannot input the signal indicated with * to DVI IN. • You cannot input the signal indicated with ** to an...
Operating Instructions - Page 26

... of the location where the unit is installed. 1 Press MENU. The main menu appears on the screen. PICTURE/SOUND CONTROL Picture Mode: Adjust Picture Adjust Sound Standard Select Set ENTER Exit MENU 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to "PICTURE/SOUND CONTROL" and press ENTER. The PICTURE/SOUND CONTROL menu appears on the screen. PICTURE...
Operating Instructions - Page 29

...; Television broadcasts containing a signal for setting the aspect ratio to 4:3. 1 Press MENU. The main menu appears on the screen. PICTURE/SOUND CONTROL Picture Mode: Adjust Picture Adjust Sound Standard Select Set ENTER Exit MENU 2 Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to "SCREEN CONTROL" and press ENTER. The SCREEN CONTROL menu appears on the screen. SCREEN CONTROL Multi Display Setup...
Operating Instructions - Page 36

Adjusting the Sound Quality Adjusting the Sound Quality When a speaker SS-SP42FW (not supplied) installed, you can adjust sound treble level, bass level, or balance of the speaker (left and right) volume. The surround mode can also be set. Adjusting the Treble, Bass, and Balance, etc. Press MENU to show the main menu...
Operating Instructions - Page 42

... Manual Cancel Execute When the option adaptor BKM-FW32 (Network Management Adaptor) is installed in the COMMUNICATION slot in the display unit, set an IP address and communication speed to control the display unit via the network. Note Setting of an IP address and a communication speed is completed by selecting "Execute" and pressing ENTER. When the setting is not completed properly, an error...
Operating Instructions - Page 44

... the screen. CUSTOM SETUP Power Saving: Speaker Out: Closed Caption: Display: Color Matrix: HD Mode: RGB Mode: Sync Mode: Remote Standard Off Off Off Y/PB/PR 1080i DTV H/Comp Select Set ENTER Exit MENU 3 Select "Remote" with M /m and press ENTER. The Remote menu appears on the screen. CUSTOM SETUP Remote Index Number: Control Mode: 1 Display + Remote Select Set ENTER Exit MENU 4 Select...
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