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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: P60W26P Serial Number:...
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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 operating and cooling the PDP.
Setup and Operation Checklist Setup and Operation Checklist (See page 9 for available connection and operational setup options.) 1. Unpack Monitor and all accessories. 2. Connect all external video and audio equipment. see pages 14 - 20. 3. Install batteries in remote control.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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.
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.
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(Continued from previous page) 14. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 15.
Front Panel Controls ON/OFF Main Power Button Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates green when the Monitor is turned INPUT SELECT Button Front Panel Controls ON/OFF INPUT SELECT VOLUME Sub Power Button VOLUME ( ) Buttons INPUT...
CONTROL LOCK / REMOTE CONTROL When “CONTROL LOCK” is set “ON”, wired remote control mode is operated. POWER INPUT SOCKET This Monitor operates on standard AC power: 120 Do not attempt to operate the monitor on DC power. Volt 60 Hz.
Remote Control Key Functions/Accessories - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the Monitor. power on button Switches the sound on or off. number buttons video/pc button input select button (Refer to p. 27, 30) ratio button (Refer to p.
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system off button (Refer to p. 32) Not functional menu button enter button up/down buttons vol buttons twin picture button (Refer to p. 29) When pressed, displays on screen. position button (Refer to p. 27) freeze button (Refer to p. 42) easy sound button (Refer to p.
- It is recommended that this product only be used at an altitude of less than 6562 feet (2000m) to get the best quality picture and sound. - Your monitor can be installed on a wall as shown below. Wall mount is optional, and is not supplied with the monitor.
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Wall Mount: Vertical Installation • The monitor can be installed vertically on the wall as shown above. Caution: When installing the monitor vertically, the front panel controls must be in the left- down side position as shown above. (For further information, refer to the optional ‘Wall Mounting Bracket Installation and Setup Guide’.)
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.
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(480i/480p/720p/1080i) (DVD/DTV INPUT) (480p/720p/1080i) AUDIO AUDIO INPUT RS-232C EXTERNAL SPEAKER(8 ) Connections Panel on Monitor To Watch a VCR Press video/pc button on the remote con- trol and select VIDEO (When connecting with S-Video, select S-VIDEO Insert a video tape into the VCR and press the PLAY button on the VCR.
- After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a cable con- verter box, you can watch cable TV programming. This monitor cannot display TV pro- gramming without a TV tuner device or cable TV converter box connected to the monitor. Speakers shown for illustration only.
External A/V Source Setup - As shown below, when connecting the monitor to an external source, match the colors of A/V input jacks on the monitor with the output jacks on the audio/video equipment: Video = yellow, Audio (Left) = white, Audio (Right) = red.
S-VIDEO (480i/480p/720p/1080i) (DVD/DTV INPUT) To Watch A DVD • Turn on the DVD player, and insert a DVD. • Use video/pc button on the monitor remote control to select COMPONENT .Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. for COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i)
- You can only select 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 INPUT for video connections, depending on your Set Top Box connectors. Then, make the corresponding Audio connections.
On The Remote Control Tips • Avoid keeping a fixed image on the Monitor's screen for a long period of time. The fixed image may become permanently imprinted on the screen; use a screen saver when possible. • If the resolution output of the PC computer is over SVGA, connect the PC to the RGB-PC (VGA/SVGA/XGA/SXGA) input port on the Monitor.
PC Mode Feature Check (Overview) - Select first by pressing video/pc, see page 11. - 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 menus on screen.
• If the position of the image is incorrect, try Auto adjustment again. If picture needs to be adjusted more after Auto adjustment, you can manually adjust the image position and • If the image is still not correct, your Monitor is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. button.
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PC Mode Adjustments Adjusting Horizontal / Vertical Picture Position Manually - Only adjust V-POSITION Press the MENU button and then use the select menu Use the up/down button to select and then press the vol ( down Use the up/down button to select TION H-POSITION ) button.
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. • When watching PIP/TWIN PICTURE, the Press the MENU button and then use the select menu.
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Function - PIP lets you view 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 (PIP) inset image. - Select RGB input source before pressing PIP.
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Selecting PIP Sub-Picture Source input select Press the input select button in PIP mode. • Each time you press input select button, you toggle between VIDEO VIDEO COMPONENT PIP INPUT Moving The PIP Picture position Press the position button in PIP mode. •...
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Function Selecting PIP Sound Options - To select main sound or sub picture (inset) sound - 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 outputs to AUDIO INPUT.
Twin Picture Feature - As the name suggests, this mode divides the screen into 2, allowing 2 sources to be shown on the monitor screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen. - Select input source.
Twin Picture Mode Selecting A Twin Picture Source input select Press the input select button in TWIN PICTURE mode. • Each time you press the input select button, you toggle between VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT COMPONENT source only works in 480i input signal. PIP INPUT VIDEO...
Using the Remote Control Installing Batteries • Open the battery compartment cover on the back • Install two 1.5V “AA” alkaline batteries. Notes For Remote Control Operation Make sure these are no objects between the remote control and its sensor. of the remote control and insert the batteries with correct polarity, match “+”...
Turning The Monitor On - When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the Monitor. Turning on the Monitor just after installation Connect power cord correctly. Press the main ON/OFF button on the Monitor. At this moment, the Monitor is switched to standby mode.
NORMAL • ROTATE Select • Press the enter button. enter menu. Press the button. down if the monitor was installed horizontally. if the monitor was installed vertically. button to OSD ROTATE OSD ROTATE NORMAL ROTATE SCREEN TRANSPARENCY PIP/DW SET ID COLOR TEMP.
Checking Features - Use the remote control to make adjustments. - Select VIDEO input source menu down down Press the menu button. Press the up/down button. • Each press will cycle through the menus shown below. CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS MOVE NEXT...
• To check remaining sleep time after setting, press the sleep or enter button just once. • If you turn the Monitor off after setting the sleep timer, the setting is erased. SLEEP SLEEP 1 ’ will be displayed one minute before...
Auto Picture Control Use APC to set the Monitor for the best picture appearance - APC is not available for RGB sources or in PIP/TWIN PICTURE modes. APC (Auto Picture Control) Press the apc button. Use the apc or vol buttons to select your desired picture condition.
Adjusting Picture Appearance - PIP inset and Twin Picture settings are not adjustable. Press the MENU button and then use the select menu Example : Changing the contrast. Use the up/down button to select TRAST and then press the vol ( ) button.
DRP (Digital Reality Picture) DRP improves image outlines in dark screens. - This function works with Video, S-Video, and Component (480i mode) sources. Press the MENU button and then use the select menu Use the up/down button to select and then press the vol ( down Use the up/down button to select CLEAR...
Adjusting Sound Press the MENU button and then use the select menu. Press the menu Example: Treble adjustment Use the up/down button to select TREBLE and then press the vol ( ) button. down Use the vol buttons to make appropriate adjustment and then press the enter button.
Auto Sound Control DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) • This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any manual adjustment because the Monitor automatically selects the appropriate audio tone levels based on the program content. easy sound Press the easy sound button.
AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) This feature maintains an equal volume level; even if you change channels. Press the MENU button and then use the select menu Use the up/down button to select and then press the vol ( button. down Use the up/down button to select down Press the enter button to remove menu.
If another function is activated, normal screen brightness is restored. • This is a protective feature designed to reduce the chance of a ghost image burning onto the monitor screen. Press the freeze button. • The image displayed is frozen (still).
Using the Screen Menu Options - This function works only in the video mode. - Use this option to correct trembling or picture instability while viewing a video tape. Press the MENU button and use press the select menu. Press the menu Use the up/down button to select SCREEN...
Adjusting Menu Transparency To make the menu backgrounds clear or opaque Press the MENU button and then use the select menu Use the up/down button to select TRANSPARENCY vol ( ) button. down Use the vol buttons to adjust menu transparency.
Adjusting Color Temperature - You should adjust color temperature for PC mode again if color temperature was adjusted for another input source. - To initialize values (reset to default settings), select ‘0’ for RED, GREEN, and BLUE. Press the MENU button and then use the select menu.
Setting Picture Format - You can view RGB-PC sources, in either 16:9 or 4:3 screen aspect ratios. - A RGB-DTV source can only use the 16:9 screen aspect ratio (720p/1080i). - If 4:3 aspect ratio 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.
Monitor’s functions externally. When you connect a control (RS-232C) cable to this monitor, use a control cable with a ferrite core attached. If you do not do this, this monitor will not conform to mandatory CISPR22 (EN55022) stan- dards.
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When using the 3-Wire cable connected to RXD, TXD and GND; Pin No. 4 (DTR) and Pin No. 6 (DSR) must be connected to the monitor. (The cable must be disconnected from the Monitor to be able to use the remote control and Monitor front panel controls.)
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SET ID • Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. Press the MENU button and then use the select menu. Press the menu Use the up/down buttons to select and then press the vol ( down Use the vol button to adjust choose the desired monitor ID number and then press the enter button.
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External Control Device Setup The RS-232C input jack is used to control the Monitor’s functions using an external control device. Communication Parameters • Baud rate : 2400 bps (UART) • Data length : 8 bits • Parity : None •...
Type : P 3 1 ‘0x0D’ Acknowledgement [Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x] Data 0 : Power Off 1 : Power On * In example : Monitor Acknowledges power on for set ID No.3. G To show Power On/Off. Transmission [p][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr]...
External Control Device Setup 06. Volume Control (Command:v) G To adjust volume. You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons on remote control. Transmission [v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 * Refer to ‘Real data mapping’ as shown below. Acknowledgement [Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64...
[Set ID][:][OK][x][Data][x] Data 0 : OSD off 1 : OSD on * The remote control and Monitor front panel controls (except main power) are not operable when the Monitor is set up to be controlled by the PC computer. 13. Abnormal State (Command:a) G To recognize an abnormal state.
2 : Left up on screen 3 : Right up on screen 18. Change Into Remote Control Adjustment Mode (Command:j) G To control the Monitor with the remote control while the cable is still connected. Transmission [j][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
How To Connect G Connect your wired remote control to remote control jack of the monitor. Set the CONTROL LOCK ‘ON’ on the monitor back panel to work wired remote control. Remote Control IR Code (NEC Format) G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz...
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IR CODE (NEC Format) G Bit description • Bit “0” 0.56 ms 1.12 ms G Frame interval : Tf The waveform is transmitted as long as a key is depressed. Code (Hexa) Function UP ( DOWN ( VOL+ ( VOL- ( POWER POWER ON SYSTEM OFF...
- 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.
• Check whether the Monitor is turned on. • Power cord inserted into wall outlet? • Plug another product’s power cord into the wall outlet where the Monitor’s power cord was plugged in, to test it. • Press the VOLUME ( ) button.
Resolution Color Temperature (In operation) Humidity (In operation) • The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. P60W26H, P60W26P 57.3 / 1455 34.8 / 883 3.9 / 99 154.3 / 70 AC 120V, 60Hz 1280 x 720 (Dot) 16,770,000 (256 steps of each R, G and B) 32 ~ 104°F (0 ~ 40°C)