Zenith P42W22 Owner's Manual

Zenith P42W22 Owner's Manual

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Please read this operating guide carefully before
using the Monitor.
Keep the operating guide with the Monitor.
For future reference, write down the serial number
on the back of the Monitor in the space provided
below.
Model number :
Serial number :
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P42W22
P42W22B
P42W22H
OWNER'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1 Please read this operating guide carefully before using the Monitor. P42W22 Keep the operating guide with the Monitor. For future reference, write down the serial number on the back of the Monitor in the space provided P42W22B below. P42W22H Model number : Serial number : OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Colored dots on the screen A PDP (Plasma Display Panel), depending on its size, contains from 0.9 to 2.2 million individual cells. Even with advanced technology it is inevitable that a few defective cells may be found in the PDP. These defective cells may be visible as colored dots. We continually strive to minimize the number of defective cells but the existence of a few such defects will not be considered as sufficient reason for exchange or refund.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents First Step WARNINGS ..............4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........5 Monitor Overview Front Panel Controls ..........8 Connection Panel Overview ........9 Remote Control Key Functions/Accessories ..10 Monitor Installation ..........12 Equipment Connections and Setup VCR Setup..............14 Cable TV Setup ............16 External AV Source Setup ........17 DVD Setup..............18 DTV Setup ..............19 PC Setup ..............20...
  • Page 4: Warnings

    TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 5: 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.
  • Page 6: Power Sources

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) The openings should never be blocked by in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or grounding conductors, location of antenna- other similar surface. This product should discharge unit, connection to grounding not be placed in a built-in installation such electrodes, and requirements for the...
  • Page 7 product through openings as they may 22. Safety Check touch dangerous voltage points or short-out Upon completion of any service or repairs to parts that could result in a fire or electric this product, ask the service technician to shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the perform safety checks to determine that the product.
  • Page 8: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls ON/OFF INPUT VOLUME ON/OFF SELECT Main power button Remote control sensor INPUT VOLUME SELECT Power standby indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates green when the Monitor is turned on. Sub power button INPUT SELECT button VOLUME ( ) buttons...
  • Page 9: Connection Panel Overview

    Connection Panel Overview Back Panel RGB-PC INPUT(VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) AV INPUT S-VIDEO (DVD/DTV INPUT) AUDIO INPUT RS-232C AC INPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ) RGB-DTV INPUT (480p/720p/1080i) AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO AC INPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKER(8 ) AV INPUT RS-232C S-VIDEO AUDIO INPUT AUDIO VIDEO (MONO)
  • Page 10: Remote Control Key Functions/Accessories

    Remote Control Key Functions/Accessories - When using the remote control aim it at the remote control sensor on the Monitor. power on button power on system off sleep button (Refer to p .33) sleep mute mute button switches the sound on or off. number buttons video/pc menu...
  • Page 11 video/pc button on the remote control system off button Turns Monitor standby mode off. Each press of this button changes the mode as shown below. No function VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT menu button enter button up/down buttons vol buttons position button (Refer to p.
  • Page 12: Monitor Installation

    - This plasma display is designed to be mounted horizontally (wide viewing). - Your P42W22, P42W22B, P42W22H models (Monitor) can be installed on a wall as shown below, or on a desktop pedestal as shown on the next page. Wall mount and stands are optional, and are not supplied with the monitor.
  • Page 13: Desktop Pedestal Installation

    Desktop Pedestal Installation • The Monitor can be mounted on a desk as shown above. (For further information, refer to the optional Desktop Stand Installation and Setup Guide.) • Speakers and speaker stands shown are optional, and shown for example only. ( Pedestal mount minimum 4inch 1.18inch...
  • Page 14: Vcr Setup

    VCR Setup - As shown below, when connecting the Monitor to a VCR, match the colors of AV input jacks on the Monitor with the output jacks on the VCR: Video = yellow, Audio (Left) = white, Audio (Right) = red. - If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO (L/MONO) input on the Plasma Monitor.
  • Page 15: To Watch Vcr

    COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) RGB-PC INPUT(VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) AV INPUT S-VIDEO EXTERNAL SPEAKER (8 ) (DVD/DTV INPUT) AUDIO INPUT RS-232C AC INPUT RGB-DTV INPUT (480p/720p/1080i) AUDIO AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO AC INPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKER(8 ) AV INPUT S-VIDEO RS-232C AUDIO INPUT AUDIO VIDEO (MONO) Monitor Connection Panel To watch VCR video/pc Use the video/pc button on the remote...
  • Page 16: Cable Tv 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. This monitor cannot display TV programming without a TV tuner or cable TV converter box. Speakers shown for illustration only.
  • Page 17: External Av Source Setup

    External AV Source Setup - As shown below, when connecting the Monitor to an external source, match the colors of AV input jacks on the Monitor with the output jacks on the audio/video equipment: Video = yel- low, Audio (Left) = white, Audio (Right) = red. COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) RGB-PC INPUT(VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) RS-232C...
  • Page 18: Dvd Setup

    DVD Setup How to connect a DVD (digital video disk player) • Connect DVD video outputs to Y, P of COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) (DVD/DTV INPUT) and audio inputs to Audio jacks of AV INPUT. COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) RGB-PC INPUT(VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) AV INPUT S-VIDEO (DVD/DTV INPUT) AUDIO INPUT RS-232C...
  • Page 19: Dtv Setup

    DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase/connect a digital SET-TOP BOX. - You can only use the 16:9 picture format in DTV 720p/1080i mode. How to connect a user-supplied Digital Set-top Box • You can use either the Monitor’s COMPONENT (Y, P inputs or the single RGB-DTV INPUT for video connections, depending on your Set Top Box connectors.
  • Page 20: Pc Setup

    PC Setup Show your computer’s image on the monitor. How to connect Make the connections shown in the illustration below. • Set the computer video output to SXGA (1280x1024) or lower resolution. (If the video output of the PC is not compatible with the Monitor, no picture will appear on the Monitor. See page 21.) •...
  • Page 21 Monitor Display Specifications Horizontal Vertical Resolution Frequency (KHz) Frequency (Hz) 31.468 70.09 640x350 37.861 85.08 31.469 70.08 640x400 37.927 85.03 31.469 59.94 35.000 66.66 37.861 72.80 37.500 75.00 640x480 43.269 85.00 45.913 90.03 53.011 100.04 64.062 120.00 35.156 56.25 37.879 60.31 48.077 72.18...
  • Page 22: Pc Mode Feature Check (Overview)

    PC Mode Feature Check (Overview) - Use video/pc on remote to select mode. - Make sure the PC and monitor are both turned on. - Use the monitor’s remote control to make adjustments. menu Press the menu button to show a menu on screen. Use the up/down button to select a menu.
  • Page 23: Pc Mode Adjustments

    PC Mode Adjustments Auto Adjustment - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the SPECIAL menu. Press the vol ( ) button. menu down Use the up/down button to select SCREEN and then press the vol ( ) button.
  • Page 24 PC Mode Adjustments Adjusting horizontal / vertical position manually - Only adjust in DTV or component 480p/720p/1080i. V-POSITION H-POSITION Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the SPECIAL menu. Press the vol ( ) button. menu down Use the up/down button to select...
  • Page 25: Picture Phase Adjustments

    Picture Phase Adjustments • If the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially if the characters are still trembling, then adjust the picture phase manually. • The SCREEN menu option will not be selectable if PIP is active. Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the SPECIAL menu.
  • Page 26: Picture In Picture (Pip) Function

    Picture In Picture (PIP) function - PIP lets you see 2 different inputs (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - Select RGB input source before pressing PIP. - PIP works in the following resolutions;...
  • Page 27 Selecting a source input signal input select Press the input select button repeatedly in PIP mode. • Each time you press input select button, you toggle between VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT source only works in 480i mode. PIP INPUT VIDEO Moving the PIP (inset) picture...
  • Page 28 Picture In Picture (PIP) function Selecting sound source with PIP on - To hear main source or PIP (inset) sound source. - This function only works with the following resolutions; 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 (only in Vertical frequency 60 Hz). - To use this function, connect PC/DTV video output to RGB-PC INPUT/RGB-DTV INPUT and connect PC/DTV audio output to AUDIO INPUT on the monitor.
  • Page 29: Remote Control Setup

    Remote Control Setup Installing batteries • Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control and insert the batteries with correct polarity, match “+” with “+”, and match “-” with “-”. • Install two 1.5V “AA” alkaline batteries. Don’t mix used batteries with new batteries.
  • Page 30: Turning On The Monitor

    Turning on the Monitor - When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the Monitor. Turning on the Monitor just after installation Plug power cord into power outlet correctly. Press the main ON/OFF button on the Monitor. At this moment, the Monitor is switched to standby mode.
  • Page 31: Menu Language Selection

    Menu Language Selection Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the SPECIAL menu. Press the vol ( ) button. menu down Use the up/down button to select LAN- SPECIAL GUAGE and then press the LANGUAGE LANGUAGE ENGLISH vol (...
  • Page 32: Checking Features

    Checking Features - Use the remote control to make adjustments. - Select VIDEO input source menu Press the menu button. Press the up/down button. • Each press will cycle through the menus shown below. PICTURE down CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS MOVE NEXT...
  • Page 33: Sleep Timer

    Setting Sleep Timer Sleep Timer turns the Monitor after the preset time expires Use the sleep button to set a sleep time. sleep Each time you press the sleep button, the time setting time changes as follows: SLEEP • To cancel sleep time setting, press the sleep or button repeatedly to select •...
  • Page 34: Auto Picture Control

    Auto Picture Control Use APC to adjust the Monitor for the best picture appearance - APC is not available in RGB or PIP mode. APC (Auto Picture Control) Press the apc button. Press the apc or vol buttons to select the picture appearance setup.
  • Page 35: Adjusting Picture Appearance

    Adjusting Picture Appearance - PIP picture settings are not adjustable. Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the PICTURE menu. Press the vol ( ) button. menu down Example : Changing the contrast. PICTURE Use the up/down button to select CON- TRAST CONTRAST...
  • Page 36: Drp (Digital Reality Picture)

    DRP (Digital Reality Picture) DRP improves image outlines in dark screens. - This feature works in both video and component 480i modes. Press the menu button and use press the up/down button to PICTURE select the menu. Press the vol ( ) button.
  • Page 37: Adjusting Sound: Bass, Treble, Balance

    Adjusting Sound Manual setting Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the SOUND menu. Press the vol ( ) button. menu down Example Adjustment: Treble SOUND Use the up/down buttons to select DASP TREBLE TREBLE and then press the TREBLE BASS...
  • Page 38: Auto Sound Control

    Auto Sound Control DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) • This feature lets you enjoy the best sound without any manual adjustment. The Monitor automatically selects the appropriate audio tone levels based on the program content. easy sound Press the easy sound button. Use the easy sound or vol buttons to select a sound setup.
  • Page 39: Avl (Auto Volume Leveler)

    AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) AVL maintains a consistent volume level; even if you change channels. Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the SOUND menu. Press the vol ( ) button. menu down Use the up/down button to select SOUND and then press the vol ( DASP...
  • Page 40: Using Still Function

    Using Still function - This feature isn’t available for RGB input source. - Use with the A/V or COMPONENT video input sources. freeze Press the freeze button. • The image displayed is frozen (stilled). • The sub picture is stilled in PIP mode. •...
  • Page 41: Using The Screen Options

    Using the screen options - This function is for video mode. - Use this option to correct trembling or instability of a videotape image. Press the menu button and use press the up/down button to select the SPECIAL menu. Press the vol ( ) button.
  • Page 42: Adjusting Osd Transparency

    Adjusting OSD Transparency Makes the menu backgrounds clear or opaque Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the SPECIAL menu. Press the vol ( ) button. menu down Use the up/down button to select SPECIAL TRANSPARENCY and then press the LANGUAGE...
  • Page 43: Color Temperature Adjustments

    Color Temperature Adjustments - Color Temperature adjustments are only available on models P42W22B and P42W22H. - Adjustments also affect the color temperature of other input sources. Readjust color tem- perature for PC input (RGB) if necessary. - To restore factory settings, select ‘0’ in GREEN , and BLUE.
  • Page 44: Setting Picture Format

    Setting Picture Format - For the RGB-PC source, you can select either 16:9 or 4:3 screen aspect ratios. - For the RGB-DTV (720p, 1080i) source, select the 16:9 screen aspect ratio. - If 4:3 mode is used for a long time, the outline of the image may remain on the screen after you change to the 16:9 screen aspect ratio.
  • Page 45: 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. How to connect external control equipment • Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the Monitor back panel. •...
  • Page 46 External Control Device Setup Type of connector : D-Sub 9-pin male Pin name No connection RXD (Receive data) TXD (Transmit data) DTR (DTE side ready) DSR (DCE side ready) Pin No.4 and Pin RTS (Ready to send) No.6 must be CTS (Clear to send) connected on No Connection...
  • Page 47: Set Id

    SET ID • Once SET ID is selected, use the vol button to choose a monitor ID number. Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to SPECIAL select the menu. Press the vol ( ) button. menu down Use the up/down buttons to select SET ID...
  • Page 48 External Control Device Setup The RS-232C input jack is used to control the Monitor’s functions using an external control device. Communication Parameters Transmission / Receiving Protocol Transmission • Baud rate : 2400 bps (UART) • Data length : 8 bits [Command][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] •...
  • Page 49 01. Power (Command:p) 03. Aspect Ratio (Command:r) G To adjust the screen format. G To control Power On/Off of the Monitor. You can also adjust the screen format using the ratio Transmission (Aspect Ratio Control) button on remote control or in the Special menu.
  • Page 50 External Control Device Setup 06. Volume control (Command:v) 09. Color (Command:c) G To adjust the screen color. G To adjust volume. You can also adjust color in the Picture menu. You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons Transmission on remote control.
  • Page 51 12. OSD select (Command:d) 14. PIP (Command:z) G To control PIP (Picture-in-Picture). You can also control G To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off. PIP using the pip button on remote control or in the Special menu. Transmission [d][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Transmission Data 0 : OSD off [z][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
  • Page 52 External Control Device Setup 18. Change into Remote control 16. PIP sound select (Command:u) adjustment mode (Command:j) G To select main or sub (inset) sound for PIP. You can also select sound select in PIP on the G To control the Monitor with the remote control while special menu.
  • Page 53: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Troubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the Monitor is turned on. No picture & • Power cord inserted into wall power outlet? No sound • Plug another product’s power cord into the wall outlet where the Monitor’s power cord was plugged in to test outlet. •...
  • Page 55: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications MODEL P42W22, P42W22B, P42W22H Width (inches / mm) 41.6 / 1056 Height (inches / mm) 25 / 635 Depth (inches / mm) 3.2 / 82 Weight (pounds / kg) 72.1 / 32.7 Power requirement 120V, 60Hz Resolution 852 x 480 (Dot)
  • Page 56 P/NO : 3828VA0296L (NF01DC) 206-03788...

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