Sanyo DP50741 Plasma Hdtv Owners Manual

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1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in 
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit fully into your outlet, consult an electri-
cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the 
manufacturer, or sold with the appara-
tus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus com-
bination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.15. If an outside antenna is connected to the television
equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built up static charges. In the U.S. Selection 810-21
of the National Electrical Code provides information with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requirements for the grounding electrodes.
16. An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical light
or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
17. Wall or Ceiling Mounting—The product should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
18. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
19. Where the Mains plug is used as the disconnect device,
the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
20. A warning that an apparatus with Class1 construction
shall be connected to a Mains socket outlet with a 
protective earthing connection.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING
TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK   DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER 
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THIS
UNIT.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
“Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to
the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.” 
						

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PC RESOLUTION CHART
FCC INFORMATION __________
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the lim-
its for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations.  However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation.  If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following  measures:  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: FCC Regulations state that improper modifications or
unauthorized changes to this unit may void the user’s authority to
operate the unit.
As an Energy Star ® Partner, Sanyo
Manufacturing Corporation has 
determined that this product meets 
the Energy Star ® guidelines for energy
efficiency.
TRADEMARKS _______________
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Manufactured under license from
Audyssey Laboratories. U.S. and
foreign patents pending. Audyssey
Dynamic Volume
TMis a trademark of
Audyssey Laboratories.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Requirement:  Source: AC 120V, 60Hz
AC Power Consumption:210 watts
Weight: 75.4 lbs.
Dimensions:
MODEL WIDTH HEIGHT DEPTH
DP50741 48.8 33.0 11.1
w/o stand 31.0 4.2
NOTE: Dimensions are in inches 
						

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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FCC INFORMATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
TRADEMARKS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
PC RESOLUTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
CONTENTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
SPECIFICATIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PROTECTING THE PDP SCREEN  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
POSITIONING THE LCD HDTV  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
STAND ASSEMBLY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
WALL MOUNTING (OPTIONAL)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
GETTING STARTED—
Remote Control Battery Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Antenna Connections for off-air or cable  . . . . . . . .5
BACK PANEL JACKS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
A/V CONNECTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
POWER CONNECTION / INITIAL CHANNEL SEARCH 9
ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION—
Inputs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Setup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Menu Language  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Captions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
V-Chip  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Clock Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
No Signal Shut-Off  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Mode (Home/Store)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Panel Protection  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Channel   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Channel Search  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Channel Scan Memory  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Manual Picture Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
ECO (Energy Saver)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Light Sensor  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Pix-Shape Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Sound  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
aaManual Sound Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
PHOTO VIEWER  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
PC CONNECTIONS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
PC MENU OPERATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
WARRANTY  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
“The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages tele-
vision viewing for children younger than two years of
age”
PROTECTING THE PDP SCREEN
CAUTION: The screen can be damaged if it is not 
maintained properly. 
•Do not use hard objects such as hard cloth or paper to
clean the screen.
•Do not use excessive pressure when cleaning the
screen; excessive pressure can cause permanent 
discoloration or dark spots.
•NEVERspray liquids on the screen.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
•Handle by the cabinet only. 
•Handling by two or more people is recommended.
•Never touch the screen when handling.
•Handling damage is notcovered under warranty.
Please read before
operating your HDTV!
POSITIONING PRECAUTIONS 
•Place this Plasma HDTV as indicated here. Failure to do
so may result in a fire hazard. Allowing the proper
amount of space at the top, sides, and rear of the
Plasma HDTV cabinet is critical for proper air circulation
and cooling of the unit. If the Plasma HDTV is to be built
into a compartment or similarly enclosed, these 
minimum distances must be maintained. 
•Do not cover the ventilation slots on the Plasma HDTV.
Heat build-up can reduce the life of your HDTV, and can
be dangerous.
•If Plasma HDTV is not to be used for an extended 
period of time, unplug it from the power outlet. 
•Do not position the HDTV where it is easily reachable
by small children and may present risk of injury.
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Hook up your antenna or your cable service to the
HDTV’s ANTterminal with the use of a 75 OHM
coaxial cable.
NOTE: Keep your indoor antenna at least 3 ft. away
from the television set and any other electronic
equipment.
The tuner in this HDTV can receive:
• 
Digital and Analog off air signals from an antenna
• Analog or ClearQAM cable channels from a direct
Cable TV connection.
GETTING STARTED
Install two (2) “AAA” batteries in the remote control.
(Not included)
To ensure safe operation, please observe
the following precautions:
• Replace both batteries at the same time. Do not use
a new battery with a used battery. 
•  There’s a risk of explosion if a battery is replaced by
an incorrect type.
• Do not expose the Remote Control unit to moisture 
or heat.
• Be sure to match the “+”and “–”signs on the 
batteries with marks inside the remote control.
• Please properly dispose of used up batteries.
ANTENNA CONNECTION FOR 
OFF-AIR SIGNALS OR CABLE
ANTENNA
CABLEANALOG / DIGITAL
ANTENNA IN
BATTERY INSTALLATIONNOTE: Skip these steps if you are wall mounting the TV.
1Place HDTV face downon a padded or cushioned
flat surface to protect the screen and finish
2Carefully insert the stand base to the bottom of the
HDTV.
3Secure the stand base with the four (4) screws 
supplied in the literature package.
4Position the HDTV on a firm and flat surface with
adequate space for proper ventilation.
Wall mounting of the HDTV must be performed
by a skilled person.
If stand base disassembly is needed:
1
Place HDTV face downon a padded or cushioned
flat surface to protect the screen and finish
2
Remove the four (4) screws securing the foot stand.
CAUTION:Hold the stand firmly as you remove the
last screw.
Use the screws you would use to attach the stand base
to secure the HDTV to a wall mounting kit.
NOTE: Wall mounting kit is not included.
VESA standard interface:  400 x 360
Mounting screws measurements: 
M6 (6mm) Diameter, Length—16mm (maximum)
WALL MOUNTING(OPTIONAL)
STAND ASSEMBLY ___________
Wall Mounting
Inserts 
						

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GETTING STARTED
HDTV INPUT/OUTPUT REFERENCE
Analog Stereo Audio Out (L/R) jacks
Digital Audio Output (Coaxial)
Component Video Input (VIDEO3)
Green (Y), blue (Pb), and red (Pr) Video inputs plus
the white (L) and red (R) Audio inputs.
Composite Video Input (VIDEO1 or VIDEO2)
Yellow (Video), plus white and red (Audio) inputs.
AUDIO mini stereo jack (3.5mm)
For AUDIO signal from PC or DVI device.
PC Input
Monitor RGB (D-SUB)
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3
4
5
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1HDMI (INPUT1, INPUT2, and INPUT3)An all digital AV interface that can accept uncom-
pressed video signals for the very best picture 
possible.
NOTE: A DVI connection is possible via the HDMI (DVI)
INPUT1 jack using a DVI to HDMI cable or an
appropriate adapter and connecting the audio
to the AUDIO (DVI) jack.
Analog / Digital Antenna Input
USB Input
View pictures stored in a USB flash drive.
Composite
Component
NOTE: Composite, Component, and DVI video connections need their appropriate audio connections.
High Definition image available from HD signals and HD equipment.
Standard DefinitionHigh DefinitionOptimum
High Definition
H D M I
(or DVI to HDMI
cable/adapter)
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GETTING STARTED
AUDIO / VIDEO CONNECTIONS
Componentconnections will accept SDTV, EDTV and
HDTV video signals. Use them for great image quality
from digital devices.
NOTE: Always match the color of your device’s output
jack, the connector and the HDTV’s input jack.HDMI (DVI) INPUT1 can be used to hookup a DVI device
with the use of an appropriate DVI to HDMI cable or
adapter. (AUDIO DVI jack needs to be hooked up to the
DVI device as well.)
NOTE: HDMI INPUT1 may also be used to hookup any 
digital device with an HDMI output, without the 
use of the AUDIO (DVI) jack.
USB FLASH
DRIVE DVD PLAYER 
(or similar device)
VCR 
(or analog device)
MULTICHANNEL
RECEIVER
NOTE: Audio/Video cables
are not supplied.HD SATELLITE RECEIVER
(or similar device) DVI
HDMI INPUT1, 2 & 3 are used to
hookup HD digital devices such as
a Blu-ray player, HD Cable Box, HD
Satellite Receiver or Video-game
System.
Connect your digital device’s HDMI
output to any of the three (3) HDMI
inputs on your HDTV with the use
of an HDMI cable. DVD PLAYER 
(or similar device)
HDMI Audio Output L/R jacks are
used to hookup an external
stereo Amplifier. (Do not
connect external speakers
directly to the HDTV.)STEREO
AMPLIFIER
Composite connectionsare used to
hookup your analog equipment such
as a VCR or an older DVD player.
NOTE: Always match the color of
your device’s output jack, the
connector and the HDTV’s
input jack. Digital Audio Output is used to
hookup a multichannel receiver with
the use of a phono-type digital audio
cable. 
						

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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Turns your HDTV On or Off. Selects the video source to view. Holding
down the key displays the Input List.
Modifies the Energy Saverlevel (see page
12 for details.)Selects the desired Audio mode.
Stereo, Mono, or SAP (when available.)
Displays the current switch on time (see
Clock Timeron page 10 for details.) Cycles through the available Caption
modes (when available.)
Pressing it twice restores your HDTV to its
factory settings. All user customized set-
tings will be cleared.
Displays the “Off” Timer. While Off Timer
is on-screen, press the “0” key to Set the
amount of time (in 30 minute increments)
at which the HDTV will turn off.
Select channels directly.
For channels 100 and up, press and hold
the first number, then enter the remaining
two numbers.
Scan through the channels in the memory
database.
Increases or decreases the audio level.
Allows for the direct selection of  digital
subchannels. For example: to select
channel 39.1 press the 
3and 9 keys,
followed by the dash 
– –, and 1keys.
Switch between current channel and last
selected channel.
Mute or restore the sound.
Displays the Channel Information banner.
Cycles through the available aspect
ratios. The different settings either
stretch, zoom, or fill the image on your
screen. Bars may appear on top and bot-
tom of your screen (or on left and right
sides) depending on the broadcasted sig-
nal or program. (See page 13)
Modifies the Dynamic Volume feature
settings (see page 13 for details.)
Displays on-screen Help menu.
Displays or hides the on-screen menu.
Move the on-screen cursor in the
desired direction.
Set or select the highlighted option on
the screen.
Exits the on-screen menu. 
						

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1. PLUG IN AC POWER CORD
120V AC, 60Hz
2. TURN ON TV (PRESS POWER BUTTON)
Wait for on-screen instructions to set an Initial Energy
Saving Mode, and perform an Initial Channel/Signal
Search.
3. TV SET LOCATION SELECTION:
Select “Home Mode” to set the HDTV’s backlight to
an Energy Star qualified level, or select “Store
Mode”to set the backlight to a retail display level.
Press ENTERon the desired option to continue.
4. CHANNEL AND AV SIGNAL SEARCH:
Select the Signal Searchoption and press ENTERto
perform a channel search from an Antenna or a direct
Cable connection, and a signal search from devices
hooked up to the HDTV’s AV input jacks.
5. CHANNEL AND SIGNAL SETUP SCREEN
The final setup screen displays analog and digital
channels found as well as AV inputs detected.
Select Finish Setupand press ENTER.
NOTE: If you wish to repeat the Signal Search
process select Repeat.
GETTING STARTED
INITIAL CHANNEL SEARCH
Before proceeding, please make sure to hook up
your antenna or cable connection and all AV
equipment correctly to your HDTV.
AV INPUT SELECTION
Press the INPUTkey to select the correct AV input for the
video source you wish to watch.
NOTE: Unused AV inputs may be disabled with the Input
Setting feature.
INPUTS
ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
Display the On Screen menu and use the CURSOR
keys to select Inputs. Press ENTER.
Inputsallows the direct selection of any AV input and
the removal of unused inputs from the AV input loop.
Use the CURSORkeys to select an AV input and
press ENTER.
To manage the available inputs press the INFOkey to
enter the Skip Settingscreen. Use the CURSOR
keys to select an AV input and press ENTERto disable
(uncheck) or enable (check) the highlighted  input.
Choose between English, Spanish and French for your
on screen menu’s display language. 
Press ENTERon the desired language.
Menu Language SETUP
Captioning is textual information transmitted along with
the picture and sound. Turning Captioning ON (by
pressing the CAPTIONkey during normal TV viewing)
causes the HDTV to open these captions (digital or ana-
log) and superimpose them on the screen.
NOTE: Local broadcasters decide which caption signals
to transmit.
Use the CURSOR andkeys to modify Font,
Background,and Foregroundof DIGITAL caption text. Display the On Screen menu and use the CURSOR
keys to select Setup. Press ENTER.
Digital Captions 
						

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SETUP (CONTINUED)__________________
ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
Use this feature to automatically block programs with
content you deem as inappropriate for 
viewing by your children.
NOTE: This feature is designed to comply with the
United States of America’s FCC V-Chip regula-
tions. Therefore, it may not function with broad-
casts that originate in other countries.
ADJUSTING THE V-CHIP RATINGS
Select ONand press ENTER. Select Adjust (Standard)
and press ENTER.
NOTE: Blocking a rating will automatically block all
higher ratings. Unblocking a rating will auto-
matically unblocks all lower ratings.
For V-Chip (Movie) ratings select Movieand press
ENTER, and then select the desired MPAA rating limit.
Press the EXITkey to close the V-Chip menu.
V-Chip (parental control)
For V-Chip (TV) ratings select TVand press ENTER. Use
the CURSOR keys to select a rating and press
ENTER. Use the CURSOR keys to set the rating’s
status as Blockedor Viewable. Once ratings are set,
press the EXITkey to close the V-Chip menu.
NOTE: Some TV ratings offer more detailed settings
such as Dialogue, Language, Sexual, and
Violence. ADVANCED V-CHIP SYSTEM (RRT5)
RRT5 (V-Chip Regional Ratings 5) is an advanced V-Chip
ratings system for over the air digital channels.When the
HDTV detects compatible RRT5 data, it’s downloaded &
stored in memory, and the Setup V-Chip screen is then
modified to show the Adjust (Advanced)option.
Use the CURSOR and  keys to highlight the
different options, and use the ENTERkey to block or
unblock the selected rating.
NOTE: When vertical scroll bars appear, press  CURSOR
to gain access to the additional ratings.
MORE INFORMATION
Additional information about MPAA (Motion
Picture Association of America) and V-Chip rating
can be found at: www.mpaa.org and www.v-
chip.org, respectively.
This feature allows you to set a Current Timefor your
HDTV and enable a Switch On Timefor the HDTV to
turn on at a specific time of day.
When On Timer Functionis set to ON, the TV will 
automatically turn on at the previously set Switch on
Time.
Clock timer
When No Signal Shut-offfeature is set to ON, it will
allow the HDTV to automatically turn off when no
video and/or audio signals are being received.
NOTES: By factory default, this feature is set to ON.
TV will automatically turn off if no AV signals
are received in a time span of 15 minutes.
Use the CURSORkeys to select Onor OFFand
press ENTER.
No Signal Shut-Off
Use the CURSOR andkeys to modify the
Current Timeand/or Switch On Time.