Installation and Operating Guide Model Numbers | P42W34, P42W34H | PLASMA TV © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
Warning Warning CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A.
Contents Contents Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4 Special Menu Options Key Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ISM Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Low power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Caption/Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Captions . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? If voltage is applied to gas within glass panels, ultraviolet rays are produced and fused with a fluorescent substance. At that instant, light is emitted. A Plasma Display is a next generation flat Display using this phenomenon. 160° - Wide angle range of vision Your flat panel plasma screen offers an exceptionally broad viewing angle -- over 160 degrees. This means that the display is clear and visible to viewers anywhere in the room.
Introduction Controls Front Panel Controls ON/OFF Main Power Button Remote Control Sensor INPUT SELECT MENU VOL.
Introduction Connection Options Back Connection Panel DC IN (DC 12V) ANT IN +75 Ω AV(EXPANDED) INPUT 1 ( )R( ) R AUDIO L RS-232C INPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKER (CONTROL/SERVICE) 6 7 DVI INPUT RGB INPUT AUDIO INPUT 8 RGB OUTPUT 9 EXPANDED INPUT 10 R AUDIO L 2 ( )L ( ) AUDIO INPUT REMOTE CONTROL AV OUTPUT R AUDIO L (MONO) VIDEO 3 Y PB EXPANDED OUTPUT VIDEO 4 PR R AUDIO L (MONO) COMPONENT INPUT REMOTE S-VIDEO CONTROL 11 5 12 VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT AC INPUT 13 14 1.
Introduction Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. - Under certain conditions such as if the remote IR signal is interrupted, the remote control may not function. Press the key again as necessary. POWER Switches the TV between ON and STANDBY. INPUT SELECT Selects source: TV, Video (Exp.), Video, S-Video, Component, RGB, or DVI mode. MULTIMEDIA Selects source: Component, RGB, or DVI mode.
Installation Installation Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. POWER SLEEP INPUT SELECT APC DASP ARC PIP ARC PIP TWIN PICTURE SWAP SUB INPUT MENU 1.5V 1.5V OK 1 2 4 5 7 8 D-sub 15 pin Cable Batteries Power Cord VOL 3 6 9 0 POWER STOP P/STILL REW PLAY FF REC WIN.SIZE WIN.
Installation • The TV can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. • The TV is designed to be mounted horizontally. The speakers shown are optional. yyyyyy ;;;;;; yyyyyy ;;;;;; yyyyyy ;;;;;; yyyyyy ;;;;;; yyyyyy ;;;;;; Wall Mount Installation For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4” on each side and 2” from the wall. Detailed installation instructions are included in the optional Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide, see your dealer.
Installation External Equipment Connections Antenna Connection - Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) DC IN (DC 12V) ANT IN +75 Ω AV(EXPANDED) INPUT R AUDIO L (MONO) VIDEO REMOTE CONTROL AV OUTPUT R AUDIO L EXPANDED OUTPUT VIDEO Wall Antenna Socket Bronze Wire RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) Turn clock arise to tighten.
Installation NOTE: Not all cables shown are included with the TV. VCR Setup - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. - Use the ISM Method feature to avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of time. Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed image may remain visible on the screen. Connection 1 Set VCR switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the same channel number.
Installation External A/V Source Setup How to connect DC IN (DC 12V) ANT IN +75 Ω AV(EXPANDED) INPUT Connect the audio and video cables from the external equipment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. When connecting the TV to external equipment, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red). REMOTE CONTROL AV OUTPUT R AUDIO L (MONO) VIDEO R AUDIO L EXPANDED OUTPUT VIDEO How to use 1.
Installation Monitor Out Setup The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up a second TV or monitor. Connect the second TV or monitor to the TV’ AV OUTPUT. See the Operating Manual of the second TV or monitor for further details regarding that device’s input settings.
Installation Monitor Display Specifications (RGB-PC /DVI-PC Mode) Resolution 640x350 720x400 640x480 848x480 852x480 16 Plasma TV Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.468 70.09 Resolution 37.861 85.08 31.469 70.08 37.927 31.469 35.000 66.66 37.861 72.80 37.500 75.00 43.269 85.00 31.500 60.00 35.00 70.00 37.500 75.00 31.500 60.00 1152x870 35.000 70.00 37.500 75.00 Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 35.156 56.25 37.879 60.31 48.077 72.18 85.
Operation Operation Turning on the TV Turning on the TV just after installation 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Press the ON/OFF button on the TV. At this moment, the TV is switched to standby mode. Press the INPUT SELECT, D / E button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT SELECT, MULTIMEDIA, CH (D / E), FAV CH, Number button on the remote control to switch the TV on. Turning on the TV (power cord is still connected) 1.
Operation Channel Menu Options Auto Programming is used to memorize all the active channels in your area before you can use the TV. There are two ways of storing channels in the Tuner's memory. You can use either. One is called AUTO PROGRAM and the other is called MANUAL PROGRAM. In AUTO PROGRAM mode, the TV will memorize the channels in ascending numerical order. If there are additional channels you want to add or delete, you can manually add or delete those channels with Manual Program.
Operation Picture Menu Options - Picture menu adjustment are unique to each input source. Readjust Picture menu settings for each following input source as preferred. • RGB (PC) / DVI (PC), • RGB (DTV) / DVI (DTV) / Component (480p, 720p, 1080i) • Video / S-Video / Component (480i) APC (Auto Picture Control) - APC adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. - When adjusting picture options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness and tint) manually, APC automatically changes to User. 1.
Operation Sound Menu Options DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) - DASP lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the TV has the appropriate sound option based on the program content. - When adjusting sound options (treble, bass, and balance) manually, DASP automatically changes to User. 1. Press the DASP button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below. Flat Music Movie Sports User • You can also adjust DASP in the SOUND menu.
Operation T imer Menu Options Auto Clock Setup - The time is set automatically from the PBS broadcast signal. - The PBS channel signal includes information for the correct time and daylight saving time. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E button to select the TIMER menu. TIMER 2. Press the G 3. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select Clock. button and then use D /E button to select Auto. Clock Auto Off timer Manual On timer 4.
Operation T imer Menu Options continued Auto Off Off - If there is no input signal, Auto off can be set to turn the TV off automatically after 10 minutes. TIMER Clock Off timer 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E 2. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select Auto off. 3. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select On or Off. button to select the TIMER menu. On timer Auto off G On Off 4. Press the ENTER button to save. MENU Prev.
Operation Special Menu Options Key Lock - The TV can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. - This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by locking out the front panel controls. - This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off. SPECIAL 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the G 3. Press the G D /E button to select the SPECIAL menu. Language button and then use D /E button to select Key lock.
Operation Special Menu Options continued Closed Captions Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written words which then appear as subtitles on the television screen. Closed captions allow viewers to read the dialogue and narration of television programs. Using Closed Captions Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration of television programs. For prerecorded programs, program dialogue can be arranged into captions in advance.
Operation Caption/Text Caption/Text 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E button to select the SPECIAL menu. SPECIAL 2. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select Caption/Text. 3. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select your caption selection. Your choices are: CC1, CC2, CC3, CC4, Text 1, Text 2, Text3 and Text4. Language CC 1 Key lock CC 2 ISM Method CC 3 Low power CC 4 Set ID 4. Press the ENTER button to save.
Operation Screen Menu Options Auto Adjustment - RGB (PC) mode only; This function doesn’t work for RGB-DTV mode. Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. After adjustment, if the image is still not correct, your TV is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. Auto config. and Manual config. are not active in DVI mode. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E 2. Press the G button and then use button to select Auto config.. D /E button to select the SCREEN menu.
Operation Adjusting Horizontal/ Vertical Vertical Position - This function works in the following mode: RGB-PC, RGB-DTV (480p,720p,1080i), COMPONENT (480p,720p,1080i). SCREEN Auto config. ARC 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E button to select the SCREEN menu. Zoom in/out Position 2. Press the G button and then use D /E 3. Press the G button and then use D / E / F / Gbutton button to select Position. to adjust the position. 4. Press the ENTER button to save.
Operation Screen Menu Options continued Luminance Noise Reduction (TV, (TV, Video(Exp.), Video(Exp.), Video, Video, S-Video S-Video and Component 480i modes only) - Use YNR to reduce the picture noise that may appear on the screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the G button and then use 3. Press the G button and then use D /E D /E D /E button to select the SCREEN menu. SCREEN button to select YNR. Auto config. ARC button to select On or Off. Zoom in/out 4.
Operation PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs pictures (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - PIP is not available if the lock on/off option in LOCK menu is set to On. - You can also adjust the PIP features in the PIP/DW menu (Except Swap function). Watching PIP Swapping the PIP Press the PIP button repeatedly to turn PIP on or off.
Operation Double W indow Setup Options - As the name suggests, this mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the TV screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen. - Double Window is not available if the lock on/off option in LOCK menu is set to On. Watching the Double Window Window Press the DW button repeatedly to select one of the Double Window options. DW 1 DW 2 Sub Picture Size Adjustment Press the WIN.SIZE button.
Operation Lock Menu Options Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The password will be required to gain access to Parental Control. The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by the type of program and by the categories chosen to be blocked.
Operation Lock Menu Options continued Lock setup - Select TV, Video (Exp.), Video, or S-video input source to use this function. 1. Press the MENU button and then use Then, press the G button. D /E button to select the Lock menu. LOCK Lock on/off • If Lock is already set, enter the password then requested. • The TV is set with the initial password “0-0-0-0”. Set password MPAA Age block 2. Setting lock on/off: Press the D /E Press the G Content block button to select Lock on/off.
External Control Device Setup External Control Device Setup - Connect the RS-232C input jack to an external control device (such as a computer or an A/V control system) and control the TV’s functions externally. - Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the TV back panel. - RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the TV.
External Control Device Setup Set ID - Use this function to specify a TV ID number. - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 35. SPECIAL Language 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E button to select the SPECIAL menu. 2. Press the G button and then use button to select Set ID. Key lock ISM Method D /E Low power G 3. Press the G button and then use F / G button to adjust Set ID to choose the desired TV ID number. The adjustment range of Set ID is 1 ~ 99. Set ID 4.
External Control Device Setup 01. Power (Command2:a) 04. Screen Mute (Command2:d) G To control Power On/Off of the TV. G To select screen mute on/off. Transmission Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off [k][d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] 1 : Power On Acknowledgement Data 0 : Screen mute off (Picture on) 1 : Screen mute on (Picture off) [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Acknowledgement [d][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] G To show Power On/Off. Transmission 05.
External Control Device Setup 08. Brightness (Command2:h) 13. Remote Control Lock Mode (Command2:m) G To adjust screen brightness. You can also adjust brightness in the Video menu. G To lock the remote control and the front panel controls on the TV. Transmission Transmission [k][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [k][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘Real data mapping 1’. See page 35.
External Control Device Setup 17. PIP Position (Command2:q) 21. Color Temperature (Command2:u) G To select sub picture position for PIP. You can also adjust the sub picture position using WIN.POSITION on the remote control or in the PIP/DW menu. G To adjust color temperature. You can also adjust ACC in the Video menu.
External Control Device Setup 25. PIP Input Select (Command2:y) 29. Orbiter Time Setting (Command2:r) G To select input source for sub picture in PIP mode. G To adjust orbiter operation time term. Transmission Transmission [k][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] [j][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 1 2 3 : : : : RGB Component Video S-Video 4 : DVI 5 : TV 6 : Video (Exp.) Data Min: 1 ~ Max: FE Acknowledgement [r][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Acknowledgement [y][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 30.
IR Code IR Code How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote control port on the TV. Remote Control IR Code G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.
IR Code IR Code continued Code (Hexa) 00H 01H 02H 03H 08H C4H C5H 09H 10H 11H 12H 13H 14H 15H 16H 17H 18H 19H 0BH 98H D5H C6H BFH 5AH D8H D6H D0H 0EH 44H 43H 52H 4DH 60H 61H 63H 64H 6BH 40H 41H 69H 6AH 7BH 79H 76H 77H AFH 99H 54H 55H 1EH 39H 0AH 71H 72H 40 Plasma TV Function UP (D) DOWN (E) VOL+ (G) VOL- (F) POWER ON/OFF POWER ON POWER OFF MUTE Number Key 0 Number Key 1 Number Key 2 Number Key 3 Number Key 4 Number Key 5 Number Key 6 Number Key 7 Number Key 8 Number Key 9 INPUT SELECT MULTIMEDIA RGB DVI
Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the TV is turned on. No picture & No sound • Power cord inserted into wall outlet? • Test the wall power outlet, plug other product’s power cord into the wall outlet where the TV’s power cord was plugged in. Picture OK & No sound • Press the VOLUME (G) button. • Sound muted? Press MUTE button. • Check to see if there is any object between the TV and the remote control causing obstruction.
Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting Checklist continued No output from one of the speakers Unusual sound from inside the TV Lines or streaks in picture • Adjust BALANCE in the SOUND menu. (Refer to p.20) • A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise when the TV is turned on or off and does not indicate a fault with the TV. • Check antenna (Change the direction of the antenna).
Maintenance Maintenance - Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen 1. Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent. Wring the cloth until it’s almost dry, and then use it to wipe the screen. 2.
Specification Product Specifications MODEL P42W34, P42W34H Width (inches / mm) 48.9 / 1241 Height (inches / mm) 31.6 / 801.5 Depth (inches / mm) 4.4 / 111.7 Weight (pounds / kg) 77.
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ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION PLASMA TV P42W34 & P42W34H LIMITED WARRANTY – USA Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date of original consumer/end user purchase. This warranty is good only to the original consumer/end user of the product and is effective only when used in the United States.
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE: Please check your operating guide – you may avoid a service call. Please have your product model number, serial number and the date of purchase or the date of original installation available. ● If a replacement unit is required, under some circumstances you may be asked to provide a reserve deposit to Zenith against a credit card number as surety for advanced shipment. Your credit card will not be charged if you return the defective unit within 10 working days.
