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Warning on power connection Use the proper power cord for your local power supply.
United States, Canada Plug type Female end Cord type Minimum cord set rating Safety approval VM0233 VM0089 SVT 10A/125V UL/CSA Continental Europe COX-H05VV-F 10A/250V VDE United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand a) CEE (13) 53rd (O.C) 10A/250V VDE Japan VM1296 VM1313 HVCTF 10A/125V DENAN-HO

COX-02 VM0310B VM0303B

a) Note: Use an appropriate rating plug which complies with local regulations.

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Location and Function of Parts and Controls
Front / Rear / Left side / Right side / Bottom

Right side

AC OUT SPEAKER R

Bottom

1Indicator section
For details on the Indicator section, see Indicator Section on page 8 (GB).

2Control button section

For details on 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). 4 AC 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.

Left side

Be sure not to connect the device of which power consumption exceeds its rating. 5SPEAKER Socket Connects the speakers (not supplied) to this socket to output the audio matching the signal displayed on the screen. 6- AC IN socket Connect the supplied AC power cord to this socket and to a wall outlet. Once you connect the AC power cord, the POWER/STANDBY indicator lights up in red and the display goes into the standby mode.
For more details on the power cord, see Connecting the AC Power Cord on page 15 (GB).

7Connector panel

For details on the connector panel, see Connector Panel (Bottom) on page 9 (GB) and Connector Panel (Left side) on page 10 (GB).

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Indicator Section
Control Button Section (Top)
1Remote control detector Receives the signals from the Remote Commander. 2POWER/STANDBY indicator Lights up in green when the display unit is powered on. Lights up in red in the standby mode. Lights up in orange when the display enters the power saving mode while a signal is input from a computer.
When the POWER/STANDBY indicator blinks, see Selfdiagnosis Function on page 43 (GB).
1INPUT button Press to select a signal to be input from the INPUT or OPTION1 connector. The signal to be input switches as follows each time you press the INPUT1 button. INPUT1 INPUT2 OPTION1
When an option adaptor is not installed in the OPTION1 slot, OPTION1 will be skipped. 2MENU button Press to show menus. Press again to hide them. 3 m/M (cursor/volume) button 4 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.

For details on the index numbers, see Operating a Specific Display With the Remote Commander on page 44 (GB).

MONITOR

RM-980
qd VOLUME +/ button Press to adjust the volume. 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 the sound. Press again to restore sound. 4DISPLAY button Press to display the input signal information and the picture mode on the screen. Press again to hide them. If this displayed information is left undisturbed for five minutes, it will disappear automatically. 5INPUT1 button Press to select the signal input to the INPUT1 connectors. 6INPUT2 button Press to select the signal input to the INPUT2 connectors. Each press toggles between RGB and COMPONENT. qf OPTION2 button This button is invalid for this display unit. qg OPTION1 button When an option board is installed, selects a signal to be input from the device connected to the option board. Each time you press this button, the signal input to the OPTION1 switches. qh MENU button Press to show menus. Press again to hide them. qj button Selects the PICTURE AND PICTURE (PAP) mode. Each press toggles between PAP off, P&P, and PinP.

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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 </, buttons 9. ql CONTRAST +/ button Adjusts the contrast when Picture Mode is set to any of User1 to User3.

Installing batteries

Insert two size AAA (R03) batteries in correct polarity.
Be sure to install the negative < end first.
In normal operation, batteries will last up to half a year. If the Remote Commander does not operate properly, the batteries might be exhausted sooner. Replace them with new ones. To avoid damage from possible battery leakage, remove the batteries if you do not plan to use the Remote Commander for a fairly long time. When the Remote Commander does not work Check that the POWER/STANDBY indicator lights up and the Control Mode in the Remote menu is not set to Display Unit Only. The Remote Commander operates the display only when both of the two conditions below are met. The display is turned on, or it is in the standby mode. The Control Mode in the Remote menu is set to Display + Remote or Remote Only.
For details on the Control Mode, see Control Mode on page 20 (GB).
For Customers in Taiwan only

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Caution
Provide an ample amount of space around the display
When you use the display, make sure there is more space around the display than that shown in the figure below. This will allow for proper ventilation. The ambient temperature must be 0 C to +35 C (32 F to 95 F). When installing the display horizontally, use the display stand SU-42FW (not supplied) as a stand. Regarding the installation of hardware such as brackets, screws, or bolts, we cannot specify the 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.

Configuration of the menu
To select the language of the menus, see Selecting the Onscreen Language on page 37 (GB).

Select

Press MENU. The main menu appears on the screen.
Picture Mode Sets the image quality suitable for the type of picture or the brightness of the location where the unit is installed.
For details, see Selecting Image Quality on page 26 (GB).

Adjust Picture

Select Set
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to the main menu items you want to select and press ENTER. The cursor moves to the next menu.
You can make fine adjustment of the picture. Set Picture Mode to any of User1 to User3 first.
You cannot adjust the following items when Picture Mode is set to Vivid or Standard.
For details, see Adjusting the Picture on page 26 (GB).

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Adjust Sound
You can make fine adjustment of the sound. Set Picture Mode to any of User1 to User3 first.
PICTURE AND PICTURE (PAP) menu
You can show two pictures from different signal sources, such as a computer and a video, side by side.
PICTURE AND PICTURE(PAP) PAP: Active Picture Picture Size Picture Position Off
For details, see Adjusting the Sound Quality on page 36 (GB).

SCREEN CONTROL menu

You can resize or adjust the position of a picture.
SCREEN CONTROL Multi Display Setup Wide Setup Aspect: Adjust Screen
For details, see Viewing two pictures at the same time on page 33 (GB).

Wide Zoom

Multi Display Setup You can make settings for connecting multiple display units and forming a video wall in a 2 2, or arrangement.
For details, see Setting up the Multi Display on page 35 (GB).
Wide Setup Sets the Auto Wide function. The Auto Wide function is a function which chooses from among ordinary television broadcasts, or wide screen images, all having different proportions for horizontal and vertical display, and automatically expands the picture to a wide screen image with a 16:9 aspect ratio, enabling the most appropriate display of different types of images.
For details, see Setting Auto Wide on page 29 (GB).

Aspect Switches the wide screen display to match the size and type of the picture.
For details, see Setting the Aspect on page 30 (GB).

Adjust Screen

This menu is used for resizing or repositioning the picture. You can also adjust the number of picture pixels using this menu.
For details, see Resizing and Positioning the Picture on page 31 (GB).

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CUSTOM SETUP menu
You can reduce power consumption or set various kinds of modes.
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
RGB Mode Sets the mode when a device that outputs RGB signals is connected to the display unit. DTV: When connected to an RGB signal digital tuner, etc. PC: When connected to a PC. Sync Mode Sets the mode according to the signal input at pin 13 of the RGB/COMPONENT connector. Signals can be set only to 575/50I or 480/60I. H/Comp: When a horizontal signal or a composite synchronous signal* is input Video: When a video signal is input *Depending on the level of the composite synchronous signal, the image may not be displayed correctly. In that case, change the Sync Mode setting.
Input signal and Synchronous mode settings PIN 13 13/Signal input over the D-sub 480/60I, 575/50I Composite Video Composite Sync H Sync/V Sync Sync On Green Synchronous mode setting Video signal Synchronizing signal
Power Saving Reduces power consumption while showing pictures. Standard: No energy saving Reduce: Save energy When you select Reduce, the brightness of the picture is reduced so that you can enjoy viewing pictures while reducing power consumption.
Power Saving: Reduce will be resumed when you power on the unit again. Even when Power Saving is set to Reduce, you can still adjust the quality of the picture. However, note that you may lose the energy saving effects if you increase Contrast or Brightness. Speaker Out Set it to ON to cause sound to be emmited from the speakers SS-SP42FW (not supplied.) Closed Caption Displays closed captions. This item is valid only for NTSC signals. Off: The caption is not displayed. CC1-4: Displays the caption superimposed on the picture. Display Select On to display the input signal information and Picture Mode for about five seconds on the screen when you turn on the unit or switch the input signal. Color Matrix Sets the Color Matrix to show pictures in natural color tones when a component signal is input.

Select the Noise Reduct. mode with M/m. Off: The image signal is displayed directly. Low: Sets the Noise Reduct. processing to low. Mid: Sets the Noise Reduct. processing to medium. High: Sets the Noise Reduct. processing to high. Press ENTER to return to the Adjust Picture menu.

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Gamma Correct.
Balances the light and dark portions of pictures automatically.
Restoring the Adjust Picture Menu Items to Their Original Settings
Select Gamma Correct. with M/m and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
PICTURE/SOUND CONTROL Adjust Picture Gamma Correct.: Reset High Mid Low
In the Adjust Picture menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Reset and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
PICTURE/SOUND CONTROL Adjust Picture Gamma Correct.: Reset Mid Cancel OK
Select the Gamma Correct. mode with M/m. High: Sets the Gamma Correct. to high. Mid: Sets the Gamma Correct. to medium. Low: Sets the Gamma Correct. to low. Press ENTER to return to the Adjust Picture menu.
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to OK and press ENTER. The Adjust Picture menu items are restored to their factory presettings.
The values set for Colorof Color Temp. will not be cleared. To cancel the reset function Press MENU before pressing ENTER. Alternatively, select Cancel with M/m and press ENTER.
You cannot adjust Chroma and Phase when an RGB signal is input. You cannot adjust Phase when a component signal is input. You cannot adjust Phase with a PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60, or SECAM color system. You cannot adjust Phase when a black-and-white signal is input.

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Picture Enlargement
You can enlarge pictures to suite your taste. For Wide Mode, the following choices are available. Original Picture (Picture Type)
Ordinary pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio (screen aspect ratio: 4:3). Images are enlarged naturally to full screen size.

Setting Auto Wide

The Auto Wide function faithfully reproduces images based on the identification control signal to identify the video signal format or enlarges various types of pictures to the optimum. You can also enlarge picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio to 16:9. Identification Control Signal This is a control signal for faithfully reproducing the aspect ratio of the original image. Images that contain this signal consist of the following: Images recorded with a television camera with aspect ratio information (ID-1 format). Television broadcasts containing a signal for setting the aspect ratio to 4:3.

Enlarged Picture

Hey! How ya doing?

Images from a video camera or DVD software with aspect ratio information (ID-1 type)
Images are enlarged to full screen size aligned with the right and left sides of the screen. (Black bars may remain at the top and bottom of the screen, depending on the type of picture.)

Sub title

Movies filmed in CinemaVision and so forth that appear long in the horizontal direction of the screen and contain captions outside the picture (aspect ratio: 2.35:1)
The picture is displayed on the screen with the area where captions are displayed while enlarging to full screen size and aligning with the left and right sides of the screen.
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to SCREEN CONTROL and press ENTER. The SCREEN CONTROL menu appears on the screen.
The left and right edges of the picture are enlarged to full screen size without changing the top and bottom.
Images from a video camera or DVD software containing aspect ratio information (ID1 type)

Normal

Ordinary pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio (screen aspect ratio: 4:3). Pictures are displayed in the original 4:3 aspect ratio without being enlarged.
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Wide Setup and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
SCREEN CONTROL Wide Setup Auto Wide: 4:3 Mode: On Wide Zoom

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Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Auto Wide and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
SCREEN CONTROL Wide Setup Auto Wide: 4:3 Mode: On Off Wide On Zoom

Setting the Aspect

Pictures can also be enlarged to the desired wide mode regardless of the type of picture.
In the SCREEN CONTROL menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Aspect and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
Select the Auto Wide setting with M/m. Off: Images are reproduced as-is. On: The image is enlarged and displayed in the most appropriate aspect ratio. Press ENTER. The screen returns to the screen shown in step 3. Select 4:3 Mode with M/m and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
SCREEN CONTROL Wide Setup Auto Wide: 4:3 Mode: On Wide Zoom Normal Wide Zoom
Wide Zoom Zoom Subtitle Full Normal
Select the 4:3 Mode with M/m. Normal: Pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are displayed as-is. Wide Zoom: Pictures with a 4:3 aspect ratio are displayed after being enlarged to an aspect ratio of 16:9. Press ENTER. The menu returns to the Wide Setup menu.
Select the Aspect with M/m. Wide Zoom: Enlarges 4:3 pictures full-screen to 16:9 pictures. Zoom: Enlarges the picture all the way to the left and right edges of the screen. (Black bars may remain on the top and bottom of the screen, depending on the type of picture.) Subtitle: Enlarges the picture all the way to the left and right edges of the screen and compresses only the area where captions are displayed. Full: Extends the left and right sides of the picture to cover the entire screen without changing the top and bottom. Normal: Displays the picture without enlarging it. Press ENTER. The menu returns to the SCREEN CONTROL menu.

While inputting DVI or RGB signals, you cannot set the Auto Wide because the Auto Wide function does not work.
You cannot set the Aspect while using the PICTURE AND PICTURE function or the Multi Display. If you set Aspect, the Auto Wide function is disabled. If you want to use the Auto Wide function, reset it to On. The top or bottom of the picture may be cut off or the captions may not completely be displayed on the screen depending on the type and size of picture. Please note that showing enlarged/compressed pictures for commercial purposes or public viewing at hotels or coffee shops can be copyright infringement as defined under the copyright laws.

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Resizing and Positioning the Picture
You can shift the position of the picture to fit the screen, or adjust the vertical and horizontal size of the picture separately.
(2) Select OK with M/m and press ENTER. All the items of Adjust screen menu are adjusted automatically.
Due to patterns in the image, there may be times when noise continues to occur even after you have used Auto Adjust. In such cases, adjust the dot phase manually. Adjusting manually (1) Select the item you want to adjust and press ENTER. The following appears on the screen. (When you select Dot Phase)
SCREEN CONTROL Adjust Screen
Adjusting the Size, Position, or the Pixels of the Picture
Press MENU to show the main menu and adjust Dot Phase, Total H Pixel, H Size, H Shift, V Size, or V Shift on the Adjust Screen menu.

Adjust screen

If there is too much noise on the edges of characters or vertical lines or if the size or position of the picture is improper, adjust the screen.
Auto Adjust Dot Phase: Total H Pixel: H Size: H Shift: V Size: V Shift: Reset
Select Adjust screen with M/m and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
SCREEN CONTROL Adjust Screen Auto Adjust Dot Phase: Total H Pixel: H Size: H Shift: V Size: V Shift: Reset
(2) Adjust the screen with M/m/</,, then press ENTER.

Dot Phase

Select Dot Phase with M/m and press ENTER. Adjust the dot phase with M/m/</, until the characters and vertical lines appear best, then press ENTER.
You can adjust the screen either automatically or manually. Adjusting automatically (1) Select Auto Adjust with M/m and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
SCREEN CONTROL Adjust Screen Auto Adjust Dot Phase: Total H Pixel: H Size: H Shift: V Size: V Shift: Reset Cancel 28 OK 30
This item is valid only for an analog computer signal.

Total H Pixel

Select Total H Pixel with M/m and press ENTER. Adjust the total number of horizontal pixels with M/ m/</, until the characters and vertical lines appear best, then press ENTER.

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H Size
Select H Size with M/m and press ENTER. Adjust the horizontal size of the picture with M/m/</, within the range of MIN (0) to MAX (60), then press ENTER. M/,: Enlarges the image horizontally. m/<: Compresses the image horizontally. When you want to reset H Size to the center value, select Auto Adjust.
Restoring the adjusted Size or Position to Their Original Settings
In the Adjust screen menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Reset and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.

Cancel OK

H Shift
Select H Shift with M/m and press ENTER. Adjust the position of the picture horizontally with M/m/</ , within the range of MIN (0) to MAX (60), then press ENTER. M/,: Moves the picture to the right. m/<: Moves the picture to the left. When you want to reset H Shift to the center value, select Auto Adjust.
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to OK and press ENTER. The Adjust screen menu items are restored to their factory presettings.
To cancel the reset function
Press MENU before pressing ENTER. Alternatively, select Cancel with M/m and press ENTER.

V Size

Select V Size with M/m and press ENTER. Adjust the vertical size of the picture with M/m/</, within the range of MIN (0) to MAX (60), then press ENTER. M/,: Enlarges the image vertically. m/<: Compresses the image vertically. When you want to reset V Size to the center value, select Auto Adjust.

V Shift

Select V Shift with M/m and press ENTER. Adjust the position of the picture vertically with M/m/</, within the range of MIN (0) to MAX (60), then press ENTER. M/,: Moves the picture up. m/<: Moves the picture down. When you want to reset V Shift to the center value, select Auto Adjust.

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Viewing two pictures at the same time
Activating a picture or swapping the positions of two pictures

When P&P is selected

Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Active Picture and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
PICTURE AND PICTURE(PAP) PAP: Active Picture: Picture Size: Picture Position P&P Left Right Swap
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to PICTURE AND PICTURE (PAP) and press ENTER. The PICTURE AND PICTURE (PAP) menu appears on the screen.

Select the Active Picture mode with M/m and press ENTER. Left: Activates the picture on the left. Right: Activates the picture on the right. Swap: Swaps the position of the two pictures.

When PinP is selected

Select Active Picture with M/m and press ENTER. The following appears on the screen.
PICTURE AND PICTURE(PAP) PAP: Active Picture: Picture Size: Picture Position PinP Main Sub Swap
Press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to PAP and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
PICTURE AND PICTURE(PAP) PAP: Active Picture Picture Size Picture Position Off P&P PinP
Select the Active Picture mode with M/m and press ENTER. The audio corresponding to the currtly active picture is output. Main: Activates the main picture. Sub: Activates the inset picture. Swap: Swaps the main and the inset pictures.
Select the PAP mode with M/m. Off: Disables PAP function. P&P: Shows two pictures side by side at the same time. PinP: Shows an inset picture on the main picture. Press ENTER to return to the previous screen.

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Zooming in on a picture
Select Picture Size with M/m and press ENTER. Keep pressing </, to change the size of the picture, then press ENTER.
You can show two pictures only when Multi Display is set to Off. You can select any of the following combinations of input signals for the PICTURE AND PICTURE function.
Digital RGB Analog RGB Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Supported Component Y/C Composite

Digital RGB Analog RGB

Supported Supported Supported
Select Picture Size with M/m and press ENTER. The following appears on the screen.
PICTURE AND PICTURE(PAP) PAP: Active Picture: Picture Size: Picture Position PinP Main Large Small

Component Y/C Composite

Press M/m to select the size, then press ENTER. Large: Increases the size of the inset picture. Small: Decreases the size of the inset picture.
Adjusting the position of the inset picture (For PinP only)
Select Picture Position with M/m and press ENTER.
PICTURE AND PICTURE(PAP) PAP: Active Picture: Picture Size: Picture Position PinP Main Small
Adjust the position of the inset picture with M/m/ </,, then press ENTER.

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Setting up the Multi Display
You can make settings for connecting multiple display units to form a video wall.
Select Multi Display with M/m and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
SCREEN CONTROL Multi Display Setup Multi Display: Position Off 2x2 3x3 4x4
Select the mode corresponding to the arrangement of the video wall you want to setup with M/m. Off: Uses a single screen. 4 4: Selects the arrangement to be used to construct the video wall. Press ENTER to return to the Multi Display Setup menu and select Position with M/m.

Lowers the brightness level gradually
When a still image is displayed for more than five minutes, gradually lowers brightness and helps to prevent image retention.
Select INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION with M/m and press ENTER. The INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION menu appears on the screen.
In the SCREEN SAVER menu, press M/m to move the cursor (yellow) to Auto Dimmer and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
SCREEN SAVER Pic. Inversion: Pic. Orbit All White: Background: Auto Dimmer: Off Off Gray On Off On
Select IP Address Setup with M/m and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION IP Address Setup
Select On with M/m and press ENTER. To cancel Auto Dimmer Select Off in step 2.

DHCP Manual

Setting an IP address and communication speed
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.
Select DHCP with M/m and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION IP Address Setup DHCP Manual Cancel Execute
Select Execute with M/m and press ENTER. An IP address is automatically obtained.
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 code will be displayed. In such a situation, confirm the setting values and set up again.
Setting an IP address manually (Manual)
Select Manual in step 4 of Obtaining an IP address automatically (DHCP) and press ENTER. The following menu appears on the screen.
INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION IP Address Setup IP Address: Subnet Mask: Gateway Address: Primay DNS: Secondary DNS: Execute Manual 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000
Obtaining an IP address automatically (DHCP)
Select an item to be set manually with M/m and press ENTER.

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Setting an IP address and communication speed / Self-diagnosis Function
Set the three digit value (0 to 255) for the first box with M/m on the display unit or numeric keys on the remote commander and press ENTER or ,. The cursor moves to the next box.
INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION IP Address Setup IP Address: Subnet Mask: Gateway Address: Primay DNS: Secondary DNS: Execute Manual 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000. 000.

In the INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION menu, select Speed Setup with M/m and press ENTER.
INITIAL SETUP/INFORMATION Speed Setup Speed: Execute Auto Detect

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Operating a Specific Display With the Remote Commander
Using the supplied Remote Commander, you can operate a specific display without affecting other displays installed at the same time.
When all of the setting changes have been completed, press the ID MODE OFF button. The display returns to the normal screen.

ON SET OFF

Press ID MODE ON on the Remote Commander. Monitor index numbers appear in black characters on the lower left menu on the screen. (Every display is allocated an individual preset index number from 1 to 255.)
For details, see To change the index number on page 44 (GB).

Index number

To change the index number You can change the index number if necessary. When you change the number, use the buttons on the control button section of the display unit. You cannot change the index number using the Remote Commander.

Index Number

Input the index number of the display you want to operate using the buttons on the Remote Commander. The input number appears right next to the index number of each display.

Input Number

Select CUSTOM SETUP and press ENTER. The following appears on the screen.
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

117 117

Press ID MODE SET. The characters on the selected display change to green while the others change to red.
You can operate the specified display indicated with green characters only. (Power ON/STANDBY apply to the other displays, as well.)
Select the index number with M /m and press ENTER. The menu returns to the Remote menu.

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Specifications

Video processing

Preset signal Sampling rate Panel system Display resolution Seae5 B. epg2( ) G 13.5 MHz to 140 MHz AC-type Plasma Display Panel 1366 dots (horizontal) 768 lines (vertical) FWD-42PV1/42PV1A: Pixel pitch 1.08 (horizontal) 1.08 (vertical) mm (inches) Picture size 920 (horizontal) 518 (vertical) mm (inches) Panel size 42-inch (diagonal 1056 mm) FWD-42PV1P: Pixel pitch Picture size Panel size 1.08 (horizontal) 1.08 (vertical) mm (inches) 518 (horizontal) 920 (vertical) mm (inches) 42-inch (diagonal 1056 mm)

VIDEO/S VIDEO input/output adaptor BKM-FW10 (only for the FWD-42LX1/ 32LX1)
VIDEO (NTSC, PAL, SECAM, NTSC4.43, PAL60, PAL-M, PAL-N)1) VIDEO IN BNC (1) Composite video, 1 Vp-p 2 dB sync negative, 75 ohms (automatic termination) VIDEO OUT BNC (1) Loop-through S VIDEO IN Mini DIN 4-pin (1) Y (luminance): 1 Vp-p 2 dB sync negative, 75 ohms terminated C (chrominance): Burst 0.286 Vp-p 2 dB (NTSC), 75 ohms terminated Burst 0.3 Vp-p 2 dB (PAL), 75 ohms terminated S VIDEO OUT Mini DIN 4-pin (x1) Loop-through AUDIO IN Pinjack (2) 500 mVrms, high impedance SPEAKER 7 W + 7 W (6 ohms), direct unbalanced impedance: 6-16 ohms

Inputs and Outputs

INPUT1 DVI AUDIO DVI (DVI Specification Rev. 1.0 compliant) Stereo minijack (1) 500 mVrms, high impedance

General

Power requirements 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, FWD-42PV1/42PV1P/42PV1A: 3.5 A (Maximum) Power consumption FWD-42PV1/42PV1P/42PV1A: 260 W Operating conditions Temperature: 0 C to +35 C (32 F to 95 F) Humidity: 20% to 90% (no condensation) Atomospheric pressure: FWD-42PV1/42PV1P: 800 to 1100 hPa Storing/transporting conditions Temperature: 10 C to +40 C (14 F to 104 F) Humidity: 20% to 90% (no condensation) Atomospheric pressure: FWD-42PV1/42PV1P: 700 to 1100 hPa
INPUT2 RGB/COMPONENT D-sub 15-pin (female) (1) (See smn P e4 a o6 g pe nn i na tg G) (B. AUDIO Stereo minijack (1) 500 mVrms, high impedance CONTROL S IN/OUT Minijack (2) AUDIO OUT Pinjack (2) 500 mVrms, high impedance
REMOTE (RS-232C) D-sub 9-pin (1)

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Dimensions
FWD-42PV1/42PV1A: 121 mm (inches) FWD-42PV1P: 121 mm (inches) (w/h/d, excluding projections) Mass FWD-42PV1/42PV1P/42PV1A: Approx. 29 kg (63 lb 15 oz) Supplied accessories AC power cord (1) AC plug holder (2) Cable holder (6) Remote Commander RM-980 (1) Size AAA (R03) batteries (2) Operating instructions (1) Optional accessories Display stand SU-42FW Speaker SS-SP42FW Option Adaptors for system expansion, BKM-FW series Safety regulations UL1950, CSA No. 950 (c-UL), FCC Class B, IC Class B, EN(NEMKO), CE, C-Tick Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Pin assignment

RGB/COMPONENT connector (D-sub 15-pin)

Pin No. 15

Signal Red video or R-Y or PR Green video or Y or Sync On Green Blue video or B-Y or PB Ground Ground Red ground Green ground Blue ground Not used Ground Ground SDA H sync or composite sync V sync SCL

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141-0001

6-7-35

Sony Corporation Printed in Korea

Create the right impression
42" PDP Public Display
High picture quality very high brightness (1500 cd/m2) combines with 10000:1 contrast ratio to deliver incredibly bright, clear images. Integrated high performance scan converter for smooth playback of video signals (up to HD format) and PC (up to UXGA resolution). Includes built-in audio amplier to drive optional loudpseakers. Remote management via RS232C and Control-S control ports. Long life durable design for extended product lifetime. Screen burn protection screen saver, picture orbiting, auto-dimmer and picture inversion help prevent burn-in.
Model name Panel Panel size Maximum resolution Luminance Contrast (dark room) Viewing angle (H/V) Pixel size (HxV) Colours (millions) Display area (HxV) Panel life (hours) Input connectors PC Video Audio Control Output connectors PC Video Speaker L/R Audio Control PC input Frequency (H/V) Video signal Video signal
FWD-42PV1 42" 852xcd/m 10000:1* Free 1.08x1.08mm 1070 920x518mm ~60000 HD15/DVI-HDCP BKM-FW10 * Stereo mini x2 RS232C/Control-S BKM-FW10 * Stereo mini Control-S 15-96kHz/48-85Hz NTSC/PAL/SECAM/NTSC4.43/PAL-M/ PAL60/PAL-N 2x7W/6 Ohm AC100-240V, 50/60Hz 260W (typ.) 1033x631x121/40.6x24.8x4.8 1170x775x382/46x30.5x15 29/63.5 37.1/81. / BKM-FW10/BKM-FW11/BKM-FW12 SU-42FW SS-SP42FW BKM-FW32 * 2

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Audio output Audio output Power requirements Requirements Power consumption Dimensions (WxHxD) With stand (mm/inch) Shipping (mm/inch) Weight With stand (kg/lbs) Shipping (kg/lbs) Optional slots Optional slots Burn-in prevention Picture inversion Picture orbit Picture All White Gray background Auto dimmer PIP/PAP PIP/PAP Multi-display setup Multi-display setup Supplied accessories Remote control Power cable Instruction manual DVI-D cable Installation CD-ROM Optional accessories Input boards Stands and brackets Speakers Network management Warranty (years)
* With 4% window. * Composite input/output; S-Video input/output.

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08/2005