Marantz PD4230V manual Setting the signal and black level for Hdmi signal

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RGB SELECT modes

One of these 7 modes must be selected in order to display the following signals correctly.

PC AUTO: Select the suitable mode for the specifications of input signals as listed in the table “Computer input signals supported by this system” on page 38-40.

STILL: To display VESA standard signals. (Use this mode for a still image from a computer.)

MOTION: The video signal (from a scan converter) will be converted to RGB signals to make the picture more easily viewable. (Use this mode for a motion image from a computer.)

WIDE1: When an 852 dot× 480 line signal with a horizontal frequency of 31.7kHz is input, the image may be compressed horizontally. To prevent this, set RGB SELECT to WIDE1.

WIDE2: When an 848 dot× 480 line signal with a horizontal frequency of 31.0 kHz is input, the image may be compressed horizontally. To prevent this, set RGB SELECT to WIDE2.

WIDE3: When an 1920 dot× 1200 line signal with a horizontal frequency of 74.0 kHz is input, the image may be compressed horizontally. To prevent this, set RGB SELECT to WIDE3.

DTV: Set this mode when watching digital broadcasting (480P/720P/1080I/576P).

See page 38-40 for the details of the above settings.

Setting the signal and black level for HDMI signal

Choose the signal for the HDMI connector (PC or STB/ DVD) and set the black level.

Example: Setting the “PLUG/PLAY” mode to “STB/ DVD”

On “SET UP” menu, select “HDMI SET UP”, then press the MENU/ENTER button.

The “HDMI SET UP” screen appears.

On “PLUG/PLAY” of “HDMI SET UP” menu, select “STB/ DVD”.

HDMI SET UP

PLUG/PLAY: STB/DVD

BLACK LEVEL

: HIGH

SEL.

ADJ.

EXIT RETURN

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PLUG/PLAY settings

PC: When connected to the PC signal.

BLACK LEVEL is set to “LOW” automatically. STB/DVD: When connected to the SET TOP BOX, DVD etc.

BLACK LEVEL is set to “HIGH” automatically.

BLACK LEVEL settings

LOW: When connected to the PC signal.

HIGH: When connected to the SET TOP BOX, DVD etc. Change “HIGH” into “LOW” if the black level appears gray.

Setting the video signal format

Use these operations to set the color systems of composite video signals or Y/C input signals.

Example: Setting the color system to “3.58 NTSC”

On “COLOR SYSTEM” of “SET UP” menu, select “3.58NTSC”.

 

SET UP

LANGUAGE

: ENGLISH

BNC INPUT

: COMPONENT

D - SUB INPUT

: RGB

HD SELECT

: 1080 I

RGB SELECT

: PC AUTO

HDMI SET UP

 

COLOR SYSTEM

: 3 . 58NTSC

BACK GROUND

: GRAY

GRAY LEVEL

: 3

S1/S2

 

: OFF

DISPLAY OSM

: ON

OSM ADJ.

: TOP LEFT

ALL RESET

: OFF

SEL.

ADJ.

EXIT RETURN

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Video signal formats

Different countries use different formats for video signals. Set to the color system used in your current country. AUTO: The color systems are automatically identified and the format is set accordingly.

PAL: This is the standard format used mainly in the United Kingdom and Germany.

SECAM: This is the standard format used mainly in France and Russia.

4.43NTSC, PAL60: This format is used for videos in countries using PAL and SECAM video signals.

3.58NTSC: This is the standard format used mainly in the United States and Japan.

PAL-M:This is the standard format used mainly in Brazil.

PAL-N:This is the standard format used mainly in Argentina.

Setting the background color when no signal is being input

The color displayed on the background when there is no signal can be set to gray.

Example: Setting “BACK GROUND” to “BLACK”

On “BACK GROUND” of “SET UP” menu, select “BLACK”.

 

SET UP

LANGUAGE

: ENGLISH

BNC INPUT

: COMPONENT

D - SUB INPUT

: RGB

HD SELECT

: 1080 I

RGB SELECT

: PC AUTO

HDMI SET UP

 

COLOR SYSTEM

: AUTO

BACK GROUND

: BLACK

GRAY LEVEL

: 3

S1/S2

 

: OFF

DISPLAY OSM

: ON

OSM ADJ.

: TOP LEFT

ALL RESET

: OFF

SEL.

ADJ.

EXIT RETURN

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BACK GROUND Settings

BLACK: Sets the background color to black.

GRAY: Sets the background color to gray.

Setting this makes it easier to see that there is no signal.

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Contents Model PD4230V User Guide Important Safety Instructions Avertissment To get warranty service What is covered?What is excluded? Before requesting serviceImportant Information Recommandations importantes AvertissementDOC avis de conformation Recommendations to avoid or minimize phosphor burn-in PrecautionsPlasma monitor cleaning procedure To avoid damage and prolong operating lifeMises en garde et précautions de sécurité PrécautionsMéthode de nettoyage du moniteur à plasma Contents Ventilation Requirements for enclosure mounting InstallationCable Management How to use the remote controlBattery Installation and Replacement Handling the remote controlFront View Turns the monitor’s power on and offReceives the signals from the remote control Part Names and FunctionRear View/ Terminal Board Remote Control Basic Operations Wide Operations When viewing videos or digital video discsNormal size screen 43 or Sxga Wide Screen Operation with Computer SignalsWhen wide signals are input  Supported resolutionMenu Operations OSM On Screen Menu ControlsMain menu Sub menu Sub menu 3 Sub menu Menu Tree Restoring the factory default settings Only when Auto Picture is OFF RGB/PC onlyReducing noise in the picture Picture Settings MenuStoring picture settings Adjusting the pictureChanging the Gamma Curve Setting the color temperatureAdjusting the color to the desired level Making the Low Tone adjustmentsAdjusting the pedestal level black level Adjusting the colorsSetting the picture to suit the movie Adjusting the Position, Size, Fine Picture, Picture ADJ Audio Settings MenuImage Adjust Settings Menu Setting the allocation of the audio connectorsSET UP Settings Menu Setting the signal and black level for Hdmi signal Setting the video signal formatSetting the background color when no signal is being input Turning on/off the menu display Setting the screen size for S1/S2 video inputSetting the position of the menu Resetting to the default valuesSetting the Input Skip Function Settings MenuSetting the power management for computer images POWER/STANDBY indicatorSoft Focus settings Peak Bright settingsOrbiter settings INVERSE/WHITE SettingsSignal Information Menu Setting Closed CaptionReducing the brightness of Closed Caption Pin Assignments External ControlSymptom Checks Remedy TroubleshootingSignals Specifications PD4230VTable of Signals Supported  PD4230V Supported resolutionComputer input signals supported by this system Declaration of Conformity Is a registered trademark

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