Zenith P42W34 Installation And Operating Manual
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- Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide Model Numbers | P42W34, P42W34H | PLASMA TV © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
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Page 2: Warnings
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:... -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
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 elec- trical 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. - Page 4 Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 4 Plasma TV 19. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Operation Turning on the TV ......17 Menu Language Selection ....17 Channel Menu Options Memorizing the Channels with Auto program . -
Page 6: Introduction
Thus a few cell defects are not sufficient cause for the PDP to be exchanged or returned. Our production technology is designed to minimize cell defects during the manufacture and operation of this product. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 6 Plasma TV... -
Page 7: Controls
Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls ON/OFF Main Power Button Remote Control Sensor Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the TV is turned on MENU Button Buttons INPUT SELECT Button VOLUME ( ) Buttons Owner’s Manual 7... -
Page 8: Connection Options
Connect your wired remote control to the remote control port on the TV. 5. EXPANDED OUTPUT Connect the TV to the TV with the tuner box cable. 6. EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ohm output) Connect to optional external speaker(s). * For further information, refer to ‘Speaker & Speaker Stand’... -
Page 9: Remote Control Key Functions
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. -
Page 10: Installation
Installation 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. Owner’s Manual D-sub 15 pin Cable Installation Instructions Installation Instructions GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the grounding / earth wire to prevent possible electric shock. - Page 11 • 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 all Mount Installation yyyyyy all Mount Installation...
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Page 12: External Equipment Connections
• In a poor signal area, purchase and install a signal amplifier for better picture quality. • If the antenna needs to be split for two TV, include a “2-Way Signal Splitter” in the connections. • If the antenna is not installed properly, contact your dealer for assistance. -
Page 13: Vcr Setup
Cable TV Setup - After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programming. - For further information regarding cable TV service, contact your local cable TV service provider(s). -
Page 14: External A/V Source Setup
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). -
Page 15: Monitor Out Setup
PC Setup - This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to its settings. The TV sends configuration information (EDID) to the PC using the Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (DDC) protocol. - Page 16 640x350 37.861 31.469 720x400 37.927 31.469 35.000 37.861 640x480 37.500 43.269 31.500 848x480 35.00 37.500 31.500 852x480 35.000 37.500 16 Plasma TV Vertical Resolution Frequency(Hz) Frequency(KHz) 70.09 85.08 800x600 70.08 85.03 59.94 832x624 66.66 72.80 75.00 1024x768 85.00 60.00 70.00 1152x864 75.00...
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Page 17: Operation
POWER, INPUT SELECT, MULTIMEDIA, CH ( Number to turn the TV on. • CAUTION If you connect or disconnect the Tuner Box cable to the TV, the TV is switched to standby mode. Menu Language Selection Menu Language Selection - The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. -
Page 18: Channel Menu Options
Channel Menu Options 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. -
Page 19: Picture Menu Options
• Video / S-Video / Component (480i) APC (Auto Picture Control) 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 1. -
Page 20: Sound Menu Options
(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 1. -
Page 21: Auto Clock Setup
- Off-Timer function overrides On-Timer function if they are set to the same time. - The TV must be in standby mode for the On Timer to work. - If you don’t press any button within 2 hours after turning on the set with the On Timer function, the set will automatically switch back to standby mode. -
Page 22: Auto Off
Sleep imer - Sleep Timer turns the TV off at a preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. 1. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the number of preset minutes. First the on the screen, followed by the following sleep timer turn off times: 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 minutes. -
Page 23: Special Menu Options
- 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. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. -
Page 24: Closed Captions
• SNOW: If your receiver is located at the weak, fringe area of a TV signal, your picture may be marred by small dots. It may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture. 2. An old, bad, or illegally recorded tape is being played. -
Page 25: Caption/Text
1. Press the CAPTION button repeatedly to select • You can also adjust in the • shows the selected captions option (if available on program) when the TV sound is muted. button to select the menu. D / E button to select button to select your caption selection. -
Page 26: Screen Menu Options
- 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. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. -
Page 27: Adjusting Horizontal/Vertical Position
• The adjustment range is -50 ~ +50. 5. Press the ENTER button to save. Screen Screen Adjustments (TV Adjustments (TV ideo(Exp.), V ideo(Exp.), V - Use this function to correct jittering or picture instability while viewing a video tape. -
Page 28: Luminance Noise Reduction
Operation Screen Menu Options continued Screen Menu Options continued Luminance Noise Reduction (TV Luminance Noise Reduction (TV - Use YNR to reduce the picture noise that may appear on the screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the... -
Page 29: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Feature
Video (Exp.), Video, S-Video, Component 480i/480p/720p/1080i, RGB and DVI Video (Exp.) TV, Video, S-Video, Component 480i/480p/720p/1080i, RGB and DVI Video TV, Video (Exp.), S-Video, Component 480i/480p/720p/1080i, RGB and DVI S-Video TV, Video (Exp.), Video, Component 480i/480p/720p/1080i, RGB and DVI Component 480i TV, Video (Exp.), RGB, DVI, Video and S-Video... -
Page 30: Double Window Setup Options
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... -
Page 31: Lock Menu Options
V-Chip rating and categories Rating guidelines are provided by broadcasting stations. Most television programs and television movies can be blocked by TV Rating and/or Individual Categories. Movies that have been shown at the theaters or direct-to-video movies use the Movie Rating System (MPAA) only. -
Page 32: Lock Setup
Lock Menu Options continued Lock Menu Options continued Lock setup 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 button. • If is already set, enter the password then requested. -
Page 33: 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. - Page 34 * [Command 1]: First command to control the TV. (j or k) * [Command 2]: Second command to control the TV. 0 ~ 1 * [Set ID]: You can adjust the set ID to choose desired TV ID 0 ~ 1 0 ~ 64...
- Page 35 01. Power (Command2:a) G To control Power On/Off of the TV. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] G To show Power On/Off. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off...
- Page 36 [k][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: OSD off 1: OSD on Acknowledgement [l][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 36 Plasma TV 13. Remote Control Lock Mode (Command2:m) G To lock the remote control and the front panel controls on the TV. Transmission...
- Page 37 17. PIP Position (Command2:q) 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. Transmission [k][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Right down on screen 1: Left down on screen 2: Left up on screen 3: Right up on screen...
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Page 38: External Control Device Setup
[j][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Low power off 1: Low power on Acknowledgement [q][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 38 Plasma TV 29. Orbiter Time Setting (Command2:r) G To adjust orbiter operation time term. Transmission [j][r][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] 4 : DVI... -
Page 39: Ir Code (Nec Format)
IR Code IR Code How to Connect How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote control port on the TV. Remote Control IR Code Remote Control IR Code G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz G Configuration of frame •... - Page 40 Discrete IR Code (Input DVI Selection) Discrete IR Code (Input Component Selection) Discrete IR Code (Input Video Selection) Discrete IR Code (Input S-video Selection) Discrete IR Code (Input TV Selection) Discrete IR Code (Input Expanded Video Selection) R/C Button Á...
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Page 41: Troubleshooting Checklist
• Press the VOLUME ( ) button. • Sound muted? Press MUTE button. • Check to see if there is any object between the TV and the remote control causing obstruction. • Are batteries installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -)? (Refer to p.9) -
Page 42: Troubleshooting Checklist
• 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). -
Page 43: Maintenance
Absence Extended Absence If you expect to leave your TV dormant for a long time (such as a vacation), it’s a good idea to unplug the power cord to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges. Maintenance Owner’s Manual 43... -
Page 44: Specifications
Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Maximum Elevation • The specifications shown above may be changed without notice for quality improvement. 44 Plasma TV P42W34, P42W34H 48.9 / 1241 31.6 / 801.5 4.4 / 111.7 77.2 / 35 AC100-240V ~ 50/60Hz... - Page 45 Notes Notes Notes Owner’s Manual 45...
- Page 46 Notes Notes Notes 46 Plasma TV...
- Page 47 PLASMA TV P42W34 & P42W34H 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 48 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.