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Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 1
Installation and Operating Guide
Model Number | Z42PQ20 | PLASMA TV
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the "factory
default (Home mode)" setting.
Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other
features will increase power consumption that could exceed
the limits necessary to quality for Energy Star rating.
© Copyright 2009, LG Electronics USA, Inc.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
To view the extended version of owner's manual that
contains the advanced features of this TV set, visit our
website at
http://www.zenithservice.com

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  • Page 1 Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installation and Operating Guide Model Number | Z42PQ20 | PLASMA TV To view the extended version of owner’s manual that contains the advanced features of this TV set, visit our website at http://www.zenithservice.com...
  • Page 2: Warning / Caution

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WARNING / CAUTION WARNING / CAUTION To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. FCC NOTICE Class B digital device...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 3 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, Do not use this apparatus near water.
  • Page 4 Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 4 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall A A N N T T E E N N N N A A S S outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 5 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION WATCHING TV ......
  • Page 6: Accessories

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PREPARATION ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. The accessories included may differ from the images below.
  • Page 7: Front Panel Information

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 7 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FRONT PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV. CAUTION When the TV cannot be turned on with the remote control, press the (power) button on the TV. (The remote control will not work when the (power) button on the TV is switched off.
  • Page 8: Back Panel Information

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT IN VIDEO AUDIO ANTENNA/ CABLE IN VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) HDMI IN, HDMI/DVI IN ANTENNA/CABLE IN Digital Connection. Supports HD video and Digital Connect over-the air signals to this jack.
  • Page 9: Stand Instruction

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 9 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com STAND INSTRUCTION Image shown may differ from your TV. Detachment Installation Carefully place the TV screen side down on a Carefully place the TV screen side down on a...
  • Page 10: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 10 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PREPARATION DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION Image shown may differ from your TV. For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on all four sides from the wall.
  • Page 11: Remote Control Functions

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. INFO Displays channel information at the top of the screen.
  • Page 12: Vesa Wall Mounting

    Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest installer. If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury. Zenith recommends that wall mounting be performed by a qualified professional installer. VESA (A * B) Wall Mounting...
  • Page 13: Securing The Tv To The Wall To Prevent Falling When The Tv Is Used On A Stand

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECURING THE TV TO THE WALL TO PREVENT FALLING WHEN THE TV IS USED ON A STAND You should purchase necessary components to prevent the TV from tipping over (when not using a wall mount).
  • Page 14: Antenna Or Cable Connection

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PREPARATION To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices. Image shown may differ from your TV. ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION 1.
  • Page 15: External Equipment Setup

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. Image shown may differ from your TV.
  • Page 16: Dvd Setup

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. How to connect COMPONENT IN Connect the video outputs ( Y, P ) of the DVD to the VIDEO AUDIO C C O O M M P P O O N N E E N N T T I I N N V V I I D D E E O O 1 1 or 2 2 jacks on the TV.
  • Page 17: Vcr Setup

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com VCR SETUP Composite (RCA) Connection ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO 1. How to connect Connect the A A U U D D I I O O /V V I I D D E E O O jacks between TV and...
  • Page 18: Watching Tv

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WATCHING TV TURNING ON THE TV First, connect power cord correctly. And switch the A A C C p p o o w w e e r r c c o o n n t t r r o o l l s s w w i i t t c c h h on TV. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode.
  • Page 19: Channel Setup

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com CHANNEL SETUP Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. CHANNEL CHANNEL...
  • Page 20: Favorite Channel Setup

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WATCHING TV FAVORITE CHANNEL SETUP Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Favorite Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels of your choice without waiting for the TV to select all the in-between channels.
  • Page 21: Initial Setting

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com INITIAL SETTING This Function guides the user to easily set the essential items for viewing the TV for the first time when pur- chasing the TV. It will be displayed on the screen when turning the TV on for the first time. It can also be acti- vated from the user menus.
  • Page 22: Quick Menu

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WATCHING TV QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Q.Menu (Quick Menu) is a menu of features which users might use frequently.
  • Page 23 Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PICTURE PICTURE Move Enter Aspect Ratio Select the desired picture format Aspect Ratio : 16:9 Power Saving : Off Picture Mode : Standard Power Saving Reduces the TV’s power consumption.
  • Page 24 Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WATCHING TV OPTION Menu Language Selects your desired language for on screen menus: (Language) OPTION Move Enter English, Spanish, French. Menu Language(Language): English Audio Language Audio Language...
  • Page 25: Appendix

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING A A b b n n o o r r m m a a l l O O p p e e r r a a t t i i o o n n Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control causing obstruction.
  • Page 26 Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 26 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com A A u u d d i i o o P P r r o o b b l l e e m m s s Press the VOL or VOLUME button.
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com MAINTENANCE Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you can enjoy your new TV. Caution: Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning.
  • Page 28: Product Specifications

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com WATCHING TV PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Z42PQ20 MODEL (Z42PQ20-UC) 40.5 x 28.3 x 12.1 inches Dimensions With stand 1031.2 x 720.9 x 308.0 mm (Width x Height x Depth) 40.5 x 25.8 x 3.1 inches...
  • Page 29 Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 29 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com...
  • Page 30: Child Safety

    Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com APPENDIX...
  • Page 31 PLASMA TV 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.
  • Page 32 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.

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