Basic Operations

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POWER

To turn the unit ON and OFF:

1.Plug the power cord into an active AC power outlet.

2.Press the Power button (on the unit).

The monitor’s STANDBY/ON indicator turns red and the standby mode is set.

3.Press the POWER ON button (on the remote control) to turn on the unit.

The monitor’s STANDBY/ON indicator will light up (green) when the unit is on.

4.Press the POWER STANDBYbutton (on the remote control) or the Power button (on the unit) to turn off the unit.

The monitor’s STANDBY/ON indicator turns red and the standby mode is set (only when turning off the unit with the remote control).

VOLUME

To adjust the sound volume:

1.Press and hold the VOLUME button (on the remote control or the unit) to increase to the desired level.

2.Press and hold the VOLUME button (on the remote control or the unit) to decrease to the desired level.

MUTING

To mute the sound:

Press the MUTING button on the remote control to mute the sound; press again to restore.

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.

Α 30 Α 60 Α 90 Α 120 Α 0

OFF TIMER 30

To check the remaining time:

1.Once the off timer has been set, press the OFF TIMER button once.

2.The remaining time is displayed, then turns off after a few seconds.

3.When five minutes remain the remaining time appears until it reaches zero.

SCREEN SIZE Operation (manual)

With this function, you can select one of six screen sizes.

When viewing videos or digital video discs

1.Press the SCREEN SIZE button on the remote control.

2.Within 3 seconds ...

Press the SCREEN SIZE button again. The screen size switches as follows:

Α 4:3 Α FULL Α WIDE Α ZOOM Α 2.35:1 Α 14:9

When a 720P or 1080I signal is input:

FULL Χ 2.35:1

4:3 size screen

The normal size screen is displayed.

*The picture has the same size as video pictures with a 4 : 3 aspect ratio.

FULL size screen

2.35:1 size screen



Original image Information is lost on both sides.

The squeezed film image is expanded to fulfill the entire screen at a ratio of 2.35:1. Black bands do not appear at the top and bottom but information is lost on the left and right margins.

This feature is available when the input signal is video, component (480I, 480P, 576I, 576P, 720P, 1080I) or RGB

(525P or 625P signal from a scan converter).

*If black bands appear on the top and bottom in the full size screen, select the 2.35:1 size screen to avoid phosphor burn- in.

14:9 size screen

The image is displayed at a 14:9 aspect ratio.

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DISPLAY

OFF TIMER 28

To check the settings:

1.The screen changes each time the DISPLAY button is pressed.

2.If the button is not pressed for approximately three seconds, the menu turns off.

The image is expanded in the horizontal direction.

*This feature is available when the input signal is video, component (480I, 480P, 576I, 576P) or RGB (525P or 625P signal from a scan converter).

Note:

Do not allow the displayed in 4:3 mode for an extended

DIGITAL ZOOM

Digital zoom specifies the picture position and enlarges the picture.

1.Press the POINT ZOOM button to display the pointer.

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To change the size of the picture:

Press the ZOOM+ button and enlarge the picture.

The pointer will change to resemble a magnifying glass. ( )

A press of the ZOOM- button will reduce the picture and return it to its original size.

To change the picture position:

Select the position with the ▲▼  buttons.

2.Press the POINT ZOOM button to delete the pointer.

AUTO SET UP

To cancel the off timer:

1.Press the OFF TIMER button twice in a row.

2.The off timer is canceled.

OFF TIMER 0

Note:

After the power is turned off with the off timer ...

A slight current is still supplied to the monitor. When you are leaving the room or do not plan to use the system for a

*Images compressed in the horizontal direction (“squeezed images”) are expanded in the horizontal direction and displayed on the entire screen with correct linearity. (Normal images are expanded in the horizontal direction.)

WIDE size screen

The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical directions at different ratios.

*Use this for watching normal video programs (4:3) with a wide screen.

period. This can cause a phosphor burn-in.

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To adjust the size or quality of the picture automatically:

Press the AUTO SET UP button.

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AUTO SET UP ON setting

When RGB (still picture) input is selected: PHASE, CLOCK, Position, and Contrast will be adjusted automatically.

When RGB (motion picture), VIDEO, or Y/Pb/Pr (component) input is selected:

The screen size switches to ZOOM mode automatically with the superimposed caption displayed fully only when the picture contains dark areas above and below the picture.

long period of time, turn off the power of the monitor.

ZOOM size screen

The picture is expanded in the horizontal and vertical direction, maintaining the original proportions.

* Use this for theater size (wide) movies, etc.

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PDP-614MX specifications

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