Installation and Operating Guide Model Number | P50W28A | PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL © Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
WARNING WARNING 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 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 (Continued from previous page) 15. Lightning For added protection for this product (receiver) during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 16.
Contents Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4 Screen Menu Options Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Setting Picture Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Split Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Screen Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Manual Configure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitor Controls Front Panel Controls VOL.
External Equipment Connections Monitor External Equipment Connection Panel EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8Ω) Y R AUDIO L (MONO) ( )R( ) AC INPUT AUDIO INPUT AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO PB PR COMPONENT (DVD/DTV INPUT) S-VIDEO INPUT VIDEO INPUT ON/ OFF R AUDIO L AUDIO INPUT COMPONENT AUDIO INPUT COMPONENT (DVD/DTV INPUT) ( )L ( ) RGB1 INPUT CONTROL REMOTE RGB1 OUTPUT AUDIO LOCK CONTROL (PC/DTV OUTPUT) INPUT RS-232C INPUT (PC/DTV INPUT) (DIGITAL RGB INPUT) (CONTROL/SERVICE) EXTERNAL SPEAKER RG
External Equipment Viewing Setups Watching VCR Setup How to Connect - When connecting the Monitor to external equipment, match the colors of connecting ports (Video - yellow, Audio (L) - white, Audio (R) -red). - Connect the VIDEO INPUT socket (yellow) with the BNC-RCA adapter to the VIDEO INPUT on the Monitor. - If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO (L/MONO) input on the Monitor.
Watching DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase/connect a digital SET-TOP BOX. - This monitor supports HDCP (High-baudwidth Digital Contents Protection) protocol for DVI DTV (480p,720p,1080i) mode. How to Connect • Connect DTV set-top box video output to monitor COMPONENT (DVD/DTV INPUT) or to the monitor RGB1 (PC/DTV INPUT), RGB2 (PC/DTV input) connector depending on your Set-top Box connectors. • Connect DTV set-top box audio outputs to monitor AUDIO INPUT jacks. How to View 1.
Monitor Display Specifications RGB1 Mode Resolution 640x350 720x400 640x480 800x600 Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.468 70.09 37.861 85.08 31.469 70.08 37.927 85.03 31.469 59.94 35.000 DDC Resolution 832x624 Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 49.725 74.55 DDC o 48.363 60.00 o 56.476 70.06 o 60.023 75.02 o o 68.677 84.99 o 66.66 o 54.348 60.05 o 37.861 72.80 o 63.995 70.01 o 37.500 75.00 o 67.500 75.00 o 43.269 85.00 o 77.
Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the Monitor. - Under certain conditions or if the IR code from the remote is interrupted, a particular remote function may not occur. Repeat remote key presses for functions if necessary. POWER Switches the Monitor on from standby or off to standby. SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. (Refer to p.17) APC Adjusts the factory preset picture according to the room. (Refer to p.15) ARC Changes the picture format.
Monitor Installation Options • The Monitor can be installed in different ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. • Install this monitor only in a location where adequate ventilation is available. • It is recommended that this product only be used at an altitude of less than 6561 feet (2000m) to get the best quality picture and sound. • This monitor can be mounted either horizontally or vertically.
Caution • When installing the monitor vertically, you have to change the OSD display mode so that the menus will appear correctly and also to protect the monitor from overheating (Refer to P. 18). • Install this monitor only in a location where adequate ventilation is available.
Turning on the Monitor - When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the Monitor. Turning on the Monitor just after installation 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Press the ON/OFF button on the Monitor. At this moment, the Monitor is switched to standby mode. Press the INPUT SELECT button on the Monitor or press the POWER, INPUT SELECT button on the remote contro to switch the Monitor on. Turning on the Monitor (power cord is still connected) 1.
Video Setups - Each adjustment doesn’t effect other input sources. As required, re-adjust Video menu options for the following input sources. RGB1 (PC)/RGB2 (PC), RGB1 (DTV)/RGB2 (DTV)/COMPONENT (480p, 720p, 1080i) VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT (480i) APC (Auto Picture Control) - This function adjusts the Monitor to the best picture appearance 1. Press the APC button to select the picture appearance setup option. • Each press of the APC button changes the menu option as shown below.
Audio Setups DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the Monitor automatically selects the appropriate sound option based on the program content. 1.Use the DASP button to select the appropriate sound setup. FLAT SPORTS CINEMA MUSIC USER • You can also select FLAT, SPORTS, CINEMA, MUSIC, or USER in the AUDIO menu. AVL (Auto Volume Volume Leveler) - This feature maintains an equal volume level; even if you change channels.
Time Menu Options Setting the Clock - If current time setting is erased by a power failure, if TV is unplugged, or if the monitor has been turned off with the ON/OFF button on the monitor, reset the clock. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E button to select the TIME menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select CLOCK. 3. Press the G button and then use D /E button to set the hour. 4.
Special Menu Options Key Lock - The monitor can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. - This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the G button and then use D /E D /E button to select the SPECIAL menu. button to select KEY LOCK. VIDEO KEY LOCK TIME ORBITER WHITE WASH SET ID OSD ROTATE SPECIAL 3. Press the G button and then use D /E LANGUAGE AUDIO G ON OFF button to select ON or OFF. SCREEN 4.
Screen Menu Options Auto Adjustment - RGB1 (PC) mode only; This function doesn’t work in RGB1-Digital broadcast. - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the G button and then use D /E D /E button to select the SCREEN menu. VIDEO button to select AUTO CONFIG.. AUDIO 3. Press the G button to run Auto configure. • When AUTO CONFIG. has finished, OK will be shown on screen.
Screen Position - Screen Position is available in the following modes: RGB1-PC, RGB1-DTV (480p,720p,1080i), RGB2-DTV (480p,720p,1080i), COMPONENT (480p,720p,1080i). 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E button to select the SCREEN menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D /E 3. Press the G button and then use D /E /F /G button to select POSITION. button to adjust the picture position. VIDEO AUDIO AUTO CONFIG. ARC ZOOM IN/OUT TIME POSITION SPECIAL 4. Press the MENU button.
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs (picture sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - When you select PC or DTV for main picture in PIP, you can watch VIDEO, S-VIDEO or COMPONENT 480i for sub picture. Watching PIP PIP Size Press the PIP button to show the sub picture. • Press the PIP button again to turn PIP off. Press the WIN.
Twin Picture Main Picture Size Adjustment Use the TWIN PICTURE button. • Each press of the TWIN PICTURE button cycles through the screen displays shown below. DW 1 DW 2 Sub Picture Size Adjustment Selecting a Source for the Twin Picture Use the WIN.SIZE button. • • • Off Use the F / G button to adjust the sub picture size. Using WIN.SIZE function in Twin Picture mode, main and sub picture are adjusted simultaneously. Using WIN.SIZE function in PIP mode, sub picture is adjusted. WIN.
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 Monitor’s functions externally. - Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the Monitor back panel. - RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the Monitor. Type of Connector: D-Sub 9-Pin male No.
OK Acknowledgement Command Reference List COMMAND 1 COMMAND 2 DATA (Hexadecimal) 01. Power 02. Input Select 03. Aspect Ratio 04. Screen Mute 05. Volume Mute 06. Volume Control 07. Contrast 08. Brightness 09. Color 10. Tint 11. Sharpness 12. OSD select 13. Remote control lock mode 14. PIP/Twin 15. PIP size 16. PIP position 17. Treble 18. Bass 19. Balance 20. Color temperature 21. Red adjustment 22. Green adjustment 23. Blue adjustment 24. PIP input source 25. Orbiter 26. White Wash 27.
03. Aspect Ratio (Command:c) (Main picture format) 07. Contrast (Command:g) G To adjust the screen format. You can also adjust the screen format using the ARC (Aspect Ratio Control) button on remote control or in the Special menu. Transmission G To adjust screen contrast. You can also adjust contrast in the Video menu.
Acknowledgement 11. Sharpness (Command:k) [o][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] G To adjust the screen sharpness. You can also adjust sharpness in the Video menu. Data 0 : 4:3 Transmission [k][k][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64 • Refer to ‘Real data mapping1’. See page 25. Acknowledgement [k][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Data Min: 0 ~ Max: 64 12. OSD Select (Command:l) G To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off. 16. PIP Position (Command:q) G To select sub picture position for PIP.
20. Color Temperature (Command:u) 25. Orbiter (Command:p) G To adjust color temperature. You can also adjust ACC in the Video menu. G To control the orbiter function on/off.
IR Code (NEC Format) How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote port on the Monitor. Set the CONTROL LOCK to ‘ON’ on the Monitor back panel to operate Monitor with wired remote control. Remote Control IR Code (NEC Format) G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.
Code (Hexa) 00H 01H 02H 03H 08H C4H C5H 09H 10H 11H 12H 13H 14H 15H 16H 17H 18H 19H 0BH 98H C6H 5AH 51H BFH 0EH 44H 43H 52H 4DH 60H 61H 63H 64H 6BH 40H 41H 69H 6AH 7BH 79H 76H 77H AFH 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 AII INPUT SELECT RGB 1 RGB 2 (DVI input) VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT SLEEP OK (Á) MENU DASP APC PIP PIP INPUT SWAP PIP AR
Troubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the Monitor is turned on. No picture & No sound • Power cord inserted into wall outlet? • Plug another product’s power cord into the wall outlet where the Monitor’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 Plasma Display and the remote control causing obstruction.
Maintenance - Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new Monitor. 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.
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