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Installation and Operating Guide
Z42PX2D/Z42PX21D,
Model Numbers |
42PX2D-UC/42PX21D-UC | PLASMA TV
© Copyright 2004, LG Electronics USA, Inc.

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide Z42PX2D/Z42PX21D, Model Numbers | 42PX2D-UC/42PX21D-UC | PLASMA TV © Copyright 2004, LG Electronics USA, Inc.
  • Page 2: Warning/Caution

    COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this device compliance is: Zenith Electronics Corporation 1-201-816-2000 Marked and Distributed in the United States by LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 http://www.zenith.com...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the appara- tus.
  • Page 4 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued Safety Instructions continued 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 exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents Warning/Caution ....... .2 Option Menu Features Safety Instructions ......3~4 Aspect Ratio Control .
  • Page 6 Introduction Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? A plasma display panel is the latest display technology and the best way to achieve flat panel displays with excellent image quality and large screen sizes that are easily viewable. The PDP can be thought of as a descendant of the neon lamp and it can be also be viewed as a series of fluorescent lamps.
  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Controls Controls - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls TV/VIDEO MENU ON/OFF Button MENU Button CHANNEL ( ) Buttons VOLUME ( ) Buttons Remote Control Sensor TV/VIDEO Button Power Standby Indicator...
  • Page 8: Connection Options

    Introduction Connection Options Connection Options Back Connection Panel Back Connection Panel S-VIDEO Input FRONT A connection available to provide bet- A/V INPUT ter picture quality than the video input. VIDEO Input Connects the video signal from a video device. AUDIO Input Use to connect to hear stereo sound from an external device.
  • Page 9: Remote Control Key Functions

    Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. TV INPUT When you watch the TV, Antenna and Cable is toggled. In Video, Front Video, TV/VIDEO Component 1-2, RGB-DTV (or RGB-PC), When you watch the TV, screen return to...
  • Page 10 Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions POWER VCR/DVD BUTTONS Turns your TV or any other programmed • Control some video cassette recorders equipment on or off, depending on mode. TV INPUT TV/VIDEO or DVD players. ("RECORD" button is not available for DVD players.) <...
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Installation Installation Accessories Accessories Ensure that the following accessories are included with your plasma display. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. 1.5V 75Ω Round Cable Owner’s Manual Batteries Power Cord TV INPUT TV/VIDEO MODE GUIDE...
  • Page 12 Installation Installation Instructions Installation Instructions • 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. GROUNDING Power Supply Ensure that you connect the grounding / earth wire to prevent possible electric shock.
  • Page 13: External Equipment Connections

    Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections Antenna or Cable Connection Antenna or Cable Connection 1. Analog and Digital TV signals provided on antenna - Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) AC INPUT...
  • Page 14: Vcr Setup

    Installation 3. Analog and Digital TV signals provided on cable and antenna Antenna Bronze Wire RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) AC INPUT Turn clockwise to tighten. Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) CABLE ANTENNA Bronze Wire • In a poor signal area to improve picture quality, purchase and install a signal amplifier.
  • Page 15: External A/V Source Setup

    Installation External A/V Source Setup External A/V Source Setup How to connect RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) Connect the audio and video cables from the external equip- VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT ment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the AC INPUT HDMI 2 COMPONENT INPUT 2...
  • Page 16: Cablecard Tm Setup

    Installation CableCARD CableCARD Setup Setup How to use Insert the CableCARD received from the cable service provider to RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) the CableCARD slot of TV back panel. If the pairing information about this TV and the CableCARD is auto- OUTPUT matically displayed on the screen, contact with the cable service provider by phone.
  • Page 17: Pc Setup

    Installation PC Setup PC Setup - This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. - The TV perceives 640x480, 60Hz as DTV 480p based on the PC graphic card, change the screen scanning rate for the graphic card accordingly.
  • Page 18: Monitor Out Setup

    Installation Monitor Display Specifications (HDMI/DVI Mode) Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Resolution Resolution Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 48.363 31.469 60.00 59.94 640x480 56.476 37.861 70.06 72.80 1024x768 60.023 75.02 37.500 75.00 35.156 56.25 37.879 60.31 800x600 48.077 72.18 46.875 75.00 Monitor Out Setup Monitor Out Setup The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up a second TV or monitor.
  • Page 19: Hdmi

    Installation HDMI HDMI - HDMI , the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC." - This TV can receive the High-Definition Multimedia Interface(HDMI) or the Digital Visual Interface(DVI). - This TV supports HDCP(High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) Protocol for 720x480p, 1280x720p, and 1920x1080i resolu- tion.
  • Page 20 Installation Reference Reference Cable sample HDMI Cable (not supplied with the product) HDMI to DVI Cable (not supplied with the product) Fiber Optic Digital Audio Cable (not supplied with the product) Analog Audio Cable(RCA type) (not supplied with the product) Analog Audio Cable(Stereo to RCA type) (not supplied with the product) 20 Plasma TV...
  • Page 21 Installation How to use 1. Connect the HDMI/DVI Source Devices(DVD Player or Set Top Box or PC) and the TV SET. 2. Turn on the display by pressing the POWER button on the TV SET and HDMI/DVI Source Devices remote control. 3.
  • Page 22: Operation

    Operation urning the TV On urning the TV On 1. First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH ( ) button on the TV or press the POWER, TV/VIDEO, CH ( ), Number (0 ~ 9) button on the remote control .
  • Page 23: Setup Menu Options

    Operation Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options EZ Scan (Channel Search) EZ Scan (Channel Search) - Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. - Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. 1.
  • Page 24: Channel Edit

    Operation Channel Edit Channel Edit - Create two different types of channel lists in memory: “Custom List” and “Favorite List” from the default channel list created from the EZ Scan channel search. - A Custom List can be created by toggling each channel on or off with ENTER button.
  • Page 25: Channel Label Setup

    Operation Setup Menu Options continued Setup Menu Options continued Channel Label Setup Channel Label Setup - Choose preset labels for your channels. - If a channel label is provided on the signal from the broadcasting station, the TV displays a short name for a channel - even if you didn't preset a label for the channel.
  • Page 26: Video Menu Options

    Operation ideo Menu Options ideo Menu Options EZ Picture EZ Picture - EZ Picture adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset value in the EZ Picture menu based on the program category. - When adjusting Video menu options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness, tint, and color temperature) manually, EZ Picture automatically changes to Custom Daylight...
  • Page 27: Audio Menu Options

    Operation Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options Audio Language Audio Language - Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broad- casting station. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the AUDIO menu.
  • Page 28: Front Surround

    Operation Front Surround Front Surround is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. - TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. - Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu.
  • Page 29: Tv Speakers On/Off Setup

    Audio Menu Options continued Audio Menu Options continued TV Speakers On/Of TV Speakers On/Of f Setup f Setup - Turn TV speakers off if using external audio equipment. Feature turns the TV Speakers option On or Off. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the AUDIO menu.
  • Page 30: Time Menu Options

    Operation ime Menu Options ime Menu Options Auto Clock Setup Auto Clock Setup - The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. - The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station. - Set the clock manually, if the current time is set incorrectly by the auto clock function.
  • Page 31: Sleep Timer / Auto Off

    Operation Sleep imer Sleep imer - The Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. - You can also set up the Sleep Timer in the TIME menu.
  • Page 32: Option Menu Features

    Operation Option Menu Features Option Menu Features Aspect Ratio Control Aspect Ratio Control - Lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture format. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV, you need to specify how the picture is to be dis- played.
  • Page 33: Caption

    Operation Caption Caption 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the OPTION menu. 2. Press the button and then use button to select Caption D / E 3. Press the button and then use button to select D / E 4.
  • Page 34: Caption Option

    Operation Option Menu Features continued Option Menu Features continued Caption Option Caption Option - Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the OPTION D / E menu. 2.
  • Page 35: Low Power

    Operation Option Menu Features continued Option Menu Features continued Low Power Low Power - Low power reduces the plasma display power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the OPTION menu. 2. Press the button and then use D / E button to select...
  • Page 36: Lock Menu Options

    Operation Lock Menu Options Lock Menu Options Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. 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.
  • Page 37: Parental Lock Setup

    Operation Parental Lock Setup Parental Lock Setup - Set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and external viewing sources. - A password is required to gain access to this menu if the Lock System is turned on. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the LOCK menu.
  • Page 38: Cablecard Function

    Operation CableCARD Function ™ CableCARD Function * In this manual, the OSD (On Screen Display) may be different from your TV’s because it is just example to help the TV operation. Cable menu options Cable menu options In case of Scientific Atlanta CableCARD™ - The Cable sub menu displays when inserting the CableCARD to the TV.
  • Page 39: Cable Channel List

    Operation Cable Channel List Cable Channel List 1. If you enter the Channel Edit after running the EZ Scan without CableCARD , you can see the cable channel list as the picture 3 above. 2. Insert the CableCARD . Then, the TV receive a new cable channel list which is usually one part channel. It takes about 2~3 minutes to gather the cable channel list after inserting the CableCARD (Occasionally more than that time).
  • Page 40: Epg (Electronic Programme Guide)

    Operation Remote Control Remote Control EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) (In Digital (In Digital mode) - This system has an Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) to help your navigation through all the possible viewing options. - The EPG supplies information such as programme listings, start and end times for all available services. - This function can be used only when the EPG information is broadcasted by broadcasting companies.
  • Page 41: Brief Info

    Operation Brief Info. - Brief Info shows the present screen information. - Press the INFO button to show the Brief Info on the screen. - INFO button does not work in Component1, Component2, RGB, and HDMI/DVI modes. - Press the INFO button or EXIT button to exit. Operation: •...
  • Page 42: Ez Mute

    Operation EZ Mute - Nothing to do with Caption on/Off using Mute button, the mode selected Caption/Text is to be displayed. - When you repeatedly press the Mute button, the sound mode is changed in turn. (Refer to the picture below) Mute Mute : Sound is muted.
  • Page 43: Screen Setup For Pc Mode

    Operation Screen Setup for PC mode Operation Operation •When RGB connect to PC input and select the RGB-PC •When HDMI/DVI connect to PC input and select HDMI/DVI input Adjustment for screen Position, Size, Phase, Reset Adjustment for screen Position, Size, Phase, Reset •After connecting RGB-PC or HDMI/DVI to PC input and checking the screen quality.
  • Page 44: External Control Device Setup

    External Control Device Setup 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 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.
  • Page 45 External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. See page 87. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu. D / E SETUP 2.
  • Page 46 External Control Device Setup 01. Power (Command2:a) 05. Volume Mute (Command2:e) G To control Power On/Off of the Monitor. G To control volume mute on/off. You can also adjust mute using the MUTE button on Transmission remote control. [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On...
  • Page 47 External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command2:i) 13. Remote Control Lock Mode (Command2:m) G To adjust the screen color. G To lock the remote control and the front panel controls on You can also adjust color in the Video menu. the set.
  • Page 48 External Control Device Setup 17. Color Temperature (Command2:u) 21. Orbiter Pixel Setting (Command2:s) G To adjust pixel number in orbiter function. G To adjust color temperature. You can also adjust color temperature in the Video Transmission menu. [ j ][s][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission Data Min: 1 ~ Max: 3 [k][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
  • Page 49 * All data are transmitted by Hexadecimal code Data Structure *Two/One part Channel: 6th bit This bit is used in a cable-ready system. *Using physical channel: 5th bit If the channel band is NTSC air or NTSC cable, channel tun- ing can be done by only physical channel.
  • Page 50: Ir Codes

    IR Codes IR Codes IR Codes How to Connect How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. Remote Control IR Codes Remote Control IR Codes G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz Carrier frequency = 1/T Duty ratio = T1/T...
  • Page 51 IR Codes Code (Hexa) Function Note TV/VIDEO R/C Button POWER R/C Button (Power On/Off) POWER ON Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) POWER OFF Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off) RATIO R/C Button TIMER R/C Button 10 ~ 19 Number Key 0~ 9 R/C Button - (Dash) R/C Button...
  • Page 52: Programming The Remote

    Programming the Remote Programming the Remote Programming the Remote G The remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control. It can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models of other brands. Programming a code into a remote mode Programming a code into a remote mode 1.
  • Page 53: Programming Codes

    YAMAHA 012 034 039 043 029 031 034 035 MINOLTA 013 020 SANYO 003 007 010 014 ZENITH 034 048 056 036 037 046 101 MITSUBISHI 013 020 045 046 102 134 058 072 080 101 129 131 138 153...
  • Page 54 KATHREIN 066 106 WINEGARD 128 146 DX ANTENNA 024 046 056 076 LEGEND REALISTIC 043 074 ZENITH 081 082 083 084 ECHOSTAR 038 040 057 058 SAMSUNG 091 120 093 094 095 096 LUTRON 028 035 047 057 SATELLITE SERVICE CO...
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Troubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the TV is turned on. No picture & • Is the power cord inserted into wall power outlet? No sound • Test the wall power outlet, plug another product’s power cord into the outlet where the TV’s power cord was plugged in.
  • Page 56: Maintenance

    Maintenance 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 Cleaning the Screen 1.
  • Page 57: Product Specifications

    Specification Product Specifications Product Specifications 42PX2D-UC / 42PX21D-UC 50PX2D-UC / 50PX21D-UC MODELS 55 / 1400 48.4 / 1210 Width (inches / mm) 32.3 / 821 27.6 / 701 Height (inches / mm) 12.4 / 315 11.6 / 295 Depth (inches / mm) 115 / 52.2...
  • Page 58 Notes Notes 58 Plasma TV...
  • Page 59: Warranty

    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 60 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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