Zenith P42W24BX Installation And Operating Manual

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Model Number | P42W24Bx | PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL
© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide Model Number | P42W24Bx | PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
  • Page 2: Warnings

    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 Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued Safety Instructions continued 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Operation Turning on the Monitor .....15 Menu Language Selection ....15 Video Menu Options APC (Auto Picture Control) .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    In the same way that a fan is used in a PC computer to keep the CPU (Central Processing Unit) cool, the PDP is equipped with cooling fans to cool the Monitor and improve its reliability. Therefore, a certain level of noise could occur while the fans are operat- ing and cooling the PDP.
  • Page 7: Controls And Connection Options

    Connect to the RS-232C port on a PC. 3. DVI (Digital Visual Interface) INPUT/ RGB INPUT/AUDIO INPUT JACKS Connect the monitor output connector of a PC to the appro- priate input port. 4. RGB OUTPUT JACKS You can watch the RGB signal on another monitor, connect RGB OUTPUT to another monitor’s PC input port.
  • Page 8: Remote Control Key Functions

    Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the monitor. - 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 9: Installation

    D-sub 15 pin Cable Installation Instructions Installation Instructions • The Monitor can be installed in various ways such as on a wall, or on a desktop etc. • The plasma display is designed to be mounted horizontally. The speakers depicted are optional. GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the grounding / earth wire to prevent possible electric shock.
  • Page 10 Installation Installation Instructions continued Installation Instructions continued Desktop Pedestal Installation Desktop Pedestal Installation 10 Plasma Display For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4” on each side and the top, 2.36” on the bottom, and 2” from the wall. Detailed installation instructions are included in the optional Desktop Stand Installation and Setup Guide, see your dealer.
  • Page 11: External Equipment Connections

    - After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programming. The monitor cannot display TV programming unless a TV tuner device or cable TV converter box is connected to the Monitor.
  • Page 12: External A/V Source Setup

    INPUT jacks on the monitor, as shown in the figure. 2. If your DVD only has an S-Video output jack, connect this to the S-VIDEO input on the monitor and connect the DVD audio outputs to the AUDIO INPUT jacks, as shown in the figure.
  • Page 13: Pc Setup

    • Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may not work if you use a DVI-I cable. • Avoid keeping a fixed image on the monitor's screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become perma- nently imprinted on the screen. Use the Orbiter screen saver when possible.
  • Page 14 Installation Monitor Display Specifications Monitor Display Specifications RGB/DVI Mode Horizontal Resolution Frequency(KHz) 31.468 640x350 37.861 31.469 720x400 37.927 31.469 35.000 37.861 640x480 37.500 43.269 31.5 848x480 37.5 31.5 852x480 37.5 14 Plasma Display Vertical Resolution Frequency(Hz) Frequency(KHz) 70.09 85.08 800x600 70.08...
  • Page 15: Operation

    ON/OFF button on the Monitor. At this moment, the Monitor is switched to standby mode. Press the INPUT SELECT button on the Monitor or press the POWER, INPUT SELECT, MULTIMEDIA button on the remote control to switch the Monitor on.
  • Page 16: Apc (Auto Picture Control)

    Video / S-Video / Component (480i) APC (Auto Picture Control) APC (Auto Picture Control) - APC adjusts the Monitor for the best picture appearance. - When adjusting picture options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness and tint) manually, APC automatically changes to 1.
  • Page 17: Dasp (Digital Auto Sound Processing)

    (Digital Auto Sound Processing) - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the Monitor has the appro- priate sound option based on the program content. - When adjusting sound options (treble, bass, and balance) manually, DASP automatically changes to 1.
  • Page 18: Setting The Clock

    Sleep imer - The Sleep Timer turns the Monitor off at the preset time. Note that this setting is cleared when the monitor is turned off. 1. Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the number of minutes. First the screen, followed by the following sleep timer options: 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 minutes.
  • Page 19: Special Menu Options

    - This feature can be used to prevent unauthorized viewing by disabling the front panel controls. - This Monitor is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the monitor off. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2.
  • Page 20: 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 Monitor is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2.
  • Page 21: Adjusting Horizontal/Vertical Position

    Adjusting Horizontal/ V ertical Position Adjusting Horizontal/ V ertical Position - This function works in the following modes: RGB-PC, RGB-DTV (480p,720p,1080i), COMPONENT (480p,720p,1080i). 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the button and then use D / E D / E / F / G 3.
  • Page 22: Luminance Noise Reduction

    Operation Screen Menu Options continued Screen Menu Options continued Luminance Noise Reduction (V Luminance Noise Reduction (V - Use YNR to reduce the picture noise that may appear on the screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3.
  • Page 23: Pip (Picture In Picture) Feature

    (Picture-In-Picture) Feature (Picture-In-Picture) Feature - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs pictures (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - You can also adjust the PIP features in the PIP/DW menu (Except Swap function).
  • Page 24: 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 monitor screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen. atching Double W...
  • Page 25: 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 26 * [Command 1]: First command to control PDP set. (j or k) * [Command 2]: Second command to control PDP set. 0 ~ 1 * [Set ID]: You can adjust the set ID to choose desired monitor 0 ~ 1 0 ~ 64...
  • Page 27 01. Power (Command2:a) G To control Power On/Off of the Monitor. 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 28 Acknowledgement [l][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 28 Plasma Display 13. Remote Control Lock Mode (Command2:m) G To lock the remote control and the front panel controls on the monitor. Transmission [k][m][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Lock off 1: Lock on...
  • Page 29 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...
  • Page 30: External Control Device Setup

    Data 0: Normal (Power on and signal exist) 1: No signal (Power on) 2: Turn the monitor off by remote control 3: Turn the monitor off by sleep time function 4: Turn the monitor off by RS-232C function 5: 5V down...
  • Page 31: 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 Monitor. Remote Control IR Code (NEC Format) Remote Control IR Code (NEC Format) G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz G Configuration of frame •...
  • Page 32 IR Code Code (Hexa) Function UP ( DOWN ( VOL+ ( VOL- ( POWER ON/OFF POWER ON POWER OFF MUTE Number Key 0 Number Key 1 Number Key 2 Number Key 3 Number Key 4 Number Key 5 Number Key 6 Number Key 7 Number Key 8 Number Key 9...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Checklist

    VOLUME ( (Refer to p.16) • Keep a sufficient distance between the Monitor and the VCR. • Activate any function to restore the brightness of the picture. (If still picture is on the screen for more than 5 minutes, the screen gets dark.) •...
  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Wring the cloth until it’s almost dry, and then use it to wipe the screen. 2. Make sure the excess water is off the screen, and then let it air-dry before you turn on your Monitor. Cleaning the Cabinet Cleaning the Cabinet To remove dirt or dust, wipe the cabinet with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth.
  • Page 35: Specifications

    Specification Specifications Specifications MODEL P42W24Bx Width (Inches / mm) 40.7 / 1033 Height (Inches / mm) 24.5 / 622 Depth (Inches / mm) 3.2 / 81 Weight (Pounds / kg) 75 / 34 Power requirement AC100-240V ~ 50/60Hz Resolution 852 x 480 (Dot)
  • Page 36 P/N : 3828VA0415D (RF03GA)

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