Zenith Z42PX21D Installation And Operating Manual

Zenith Z42PX21D Installation And Operating Manual

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Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Z42PX2D / Z42PX21D
Model Numbers |
| PLASMA TV
© Copyright 2005, LG Electronics USA, Inc.

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Z42PX2D / Z42PX21D Model Numbers | | PLASMA TV © Copyright 2005, 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 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 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions 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 Warning/Caution ....... .2 Safety Instructions ......3~4 Introduction Controls .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    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: Controls

    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 POWER 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 RGB/AUDIO INPUT Connect the monitor output connector from a PC to the appropriate input port. CableCARD™ Used for RS-232C INPUT (CON- CableCARD™ TROL/SERVICE) PORT received from Connect to the RS-232C Cable Service port on a PC. Provider.
  • Page 9: Remote Control Key Functions

    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 • Rotates the input mode between Antenna and Cable. • Video, Front Video, Component 1-2, RGB- DTV (or RGB-PC) and HDMI/DVI input sources, screen returns to the last TV.
  • Page 10 Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions POWER Turns your TV or any other programmed equipment on or off, depending on mode. GUIDE Shows program schedule. THUMBSTICK (Up/Down/Left/Right/ENTER) Allows you to navigate the on-screen menus and adjust the system settings to your pref- erence.
  • Page 11: 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. Owner’s Manual TV INPUT TV/VIDEO MODE GUIDE FLASHBK 2-Wall brackets Remote Control Installation Instructions Installation Instructions Joining the TV assembly to the wall to protect the set tumbling...
  • 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 Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock.
  • Page 13: External Equipment Connections

    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) Wall Antenna...
  • Page 14: Vcr Setup

    Installation 3. Analog and Digital TV signals provided on cable and antenna Antenna Cable TV Wall Jack VCR Setup VCR Setup - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV - Use the ISM Method (on the Option menu) feature to avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of time. If the 4:3 picture format is used;...
  • Page 15: External A/V Source Setup

    External A/V Source Setup External A/V Source Setup How to connect Connect the audio and video cables from the external equip- ment'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 16: Cablecard Tm Setup

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

    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 Resolution Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.469 640x480 37.861 37.500 35.156 37.879 800x600 48.077 46.875 Monitor Out Setup Monitor Out Setup VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO COMPONENT INPUT 2 MONITOR OUTPUT REMOTE /DTV CONTROL INPUT RGB INPUT AUDIO INPUT (MONO) COMPONENT INPUT 1...
  • Page 19: Hdmi

    HDMI HDMI - HDMI , the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing." - 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 20 Plasma TV 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) 206-4022...
  • Page 21: Hdmi

    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 Operation Operation urning the TV On urning the TV On * In this manual, the OSD (On Screen Display) may be different from your TV’s because it is just an example to help you with the TV operation. 1. First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the TV INPUT, TV/VIDEO, CH ( ), Number (0 ~ 9) button on the remote control.
  • Page 23: Setup Menu Options

    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. - A password is required to gain access to EZ Scan menu if the Lock System is turned on.
  • Page 24: Channel Edit

    Operation Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options 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

    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. 1.
  • 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 the factory and are not adjustable.
  • Page 27: Audio Menu Options

    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 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3.
  • Page 28: Front Surround

    Operation Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options 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 2.
  • Page 29: Bbe

    - BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for better speech intelligibility and music realism. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3. Press the button and then use D / E 4.
  • 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

    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 in the 1. Press the TIMER button repeatedly to select the number of minutes. First the followed by the following sleep timer options: 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 minutes.
  • 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

    Caption Caption 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3. Press the button and then use D / E 4. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 34: Caption Option

    Operation Option Menu Features Option Menu Features Caption Option Caption Option - Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use menu. 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3.
  • Page 35: Low Power

    Low Power Low Power - Low power reduces the plasma display power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button and then use menu. 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3. Press the button and then use D / E •...
  • 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

    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. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E Then, press the button •...
  • Page 38: Cablecard Function

    Operation CableCARD™ CableCARD * 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 - The Cable sub menu displays when inserting the CableCARD - The CableCARD type is Motorola, Scientific Atlanta (SA), or SCM etc.
  • Page 39: Cable Channel List

    Cable Channel List Cable Channel List 1. If you enter the after running the EZ Scan without CableCARD 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) Emergency...
  • Page 40: Epg (Electronic Program Guide)

    Operation Remote Control Remote Control EPG (Electronic Program Guide) (In DTV mode) - This system has an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to help your navigation through all the possible viewing options. - The EPG supplies information such as program 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

    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

    Screen Setup for PC mode Operation Operation • When RGB connect to PC input and select the RGB-PC, this function is used. • When HDMI/DVI connect to PC input and select HDMI/DVI input, this function is used. • In RGB-DTV mode, SIZE and PHASE is not available. 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 Set ID Set ID Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. See page 46. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3.
  • Page 46 External Control Device Setup 01. Power (Command2:a) G To control Power On/Off of the Monitor. Transmission [k][a][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] * In a like manner, if other functions transmit ‘FF’ data based on this format, Acknowledgement data feedback presents status about each function.
  • Page 47 09. Color (Command2:i) G To adjust the screen color. You can also adjust color in the Video menu. Transmission [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘Real data mapping’. See page 46. Acknowledgement [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 10.
  • Page 48 External Control Device Setup 17. Color Temperature (Command2:u) G To adjust color temperature. You can also adjust color temperature in the Video menu. Transmission [k][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Medium 1: Cool 2: Warm Acknowledgement [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 18.
  • Page 49 * All data are transmitted by Hexadecimal code *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. In this case, using physical channel bit must be low(0).
  • 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 G Configuration of frame •...
  • Page 51: Ir Codes

    Code (Hexa) Function TV/VIDEO TV INPUT POWER POWER ON POWER OFF RATIO TIMER 10 ~ 19 Number Key 0~ 9 - (Dash) FLASHBK MUTE FREEZE INFO ENTER MENU EZ SOUND EZ PIC EXIT FREEZE ADJUST VIDEO Front Video COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 RGB-PC RGB-DTV...
  • Page 52: Programming The Remote

    Programming the Remote Programming the Remote Programming the Remote G The remote is a multi-brand or a universal remote. It can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote 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

    VIDEO CONCEPTS 012 034 046 VIDEOSONIC WARDS 003 013 017 024 031 033 034 040 053 054 131 YAMAHA 012 034 039 043 ZENITH 034 048 056 058 072 080 101 Brand Codes SPRUCER 047 078 STARCOM 002 004 008 009...
  • Page 54: Programming Codes

    TOSHIBA 002 127 UNIDEN 016 025 042 043 044 045 048 049 078 079 080 086 101 135 136 VIEWSTAR WINEGARD 128 146 ZENITH 081 082 083 084 091 120 Brand Codes 147 218 TOSHIBA VICTOR 088 131 WARDS YAMAHA...
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting Checklist

    roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist No picture & No sound Picture OK & No sound The remote control doesn’t work Picture appears slowly after switching on No or poor color or poor picture Horizontal/vertical bars or picture shaking No output from one of the speakers Unusual sound from inside the TV...
  • 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

    External Antenna Impedance Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range • The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. 206-4022 Z42PX2D/Z42PX21D 47.6 / 1210 27.6 / 701 11.6 / 295 79 / 35.9 852 x 480 (Dot) AC100-240V ~ 50/60Hz NTSC-M, ATSC, 64 &...
  • Page 58 Notes Notes 206-4022 58 Plasma TV...
  • Page 59: Warranty

    PLASMA TV Z42PX2D / Z42PX21D 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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