Zenith P50W38H Installation And Operating Manual

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Installation and Operating Guide
Model Numbers | P50W38, P50W38H, P50W38P | PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL
© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide Model Numbers | P50W38, P50W38H, P50W38P | 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 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

    VCR Setup ......11 Cable TV Setup ......11 External A/V Source Setup .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Introduction What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? If voltage is applied to gas within glass panels, ultraviolet rays are produced and fused with a fluorescent substance. At that instant, light is emitted. A Plasma Display is a next generation flat Display using this phenomenon. 160°...
  • Page 7: Controls And Connection Options

    Controls Controls - This is a simplified representation of a typical front panel. Image shown may be slightly different from your model. ON/OFF Main Power Button Connection Options Connection Options - Connection panels shown may be somewhat different from your monitor. RS-232C INPUT DVI INPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKER...
  • Page 8: Remote Control Key Functions

    Introduction 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

    Installation Installation 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 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. •...
  • Page 10: Installation Instructions

    Installation Installation Instructions continued Installation Instructions continued Desktop Pedestal Installation Desktop Pedestal Installation all Mount: V all Mount: V ertical installation ertical installation 10 Plasma Display Panel For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4” on each side and the top, 2.36” on the bottom, and 2” from the wall.
  • Page 11: External Equipment Connections

    TV Setup - 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

    Installation External A/V Source Setup External A/V Source Setup How to connect 1. Connect the provided BNC-RCA adapter to the monitor’s VIDEO INPUT. 2. Connect the audio and video cables from the external equipment's output jacks to the monitor input jacks, as shown in the figure.
  • Page 13: Pc Setup

    PC Setup PC Setup - This monitor provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to its settings. The monitor sends configuration information (EDID) to the PC using the Video Electronics Standard Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (DDC) protocol.
  • Page 14 Installation Monitor Display Specifications (RGB-PC / DVI-PC 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 35.156 37.879 800x600 46.875 53.674 832x624 49.725 31.500 848x480 35.000 37.500 14 Plasma Display Panel Vertical Resolution Frequency(Hz) Frequency(KHz) 70.09...
  • Page 15: Operation

    Operation Operation urning on the Monitor urning on the Monitor Turning on the Monitor just after installation 1. Connect power cord correctly. 2. Press the 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 button on the remote control and then the Monitor will switch on.
  • Page 16: Video Menu Options

    Operation ideo Menu Options ideo Menu Options - Video menu adjustment are unique to each input source. Readjust Video menu settings for each following input source as preferred. • RGB (PC) / DVI (PC), • RGB (DTV) / DVI (DTV) / Component (480p, 720p, 1080i) •...
  • Page 17: Audio Menu Options

    Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) - DASP lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the Monitor selects the appropri- ate sound options based on the program content. - When adjusting sound options (treble, bass, and balance) manually, DASP automatically changes to 1.
  • Page 18: Time Menu Options

    Operation ime Menu Options ime Menu Options Clock Setup Clock Setup - If current time setting is wrong, reset the clock. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2. Press the button and then use D / E 3. Press the button and then use D / E 4.
  • Page 19: Special Menu Options

    Special Menu Options Special Menu Options Key Lock Key Lock - The monitor can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. - 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.
  • Page 20: Screen Menu Options

    Operation Screen Menu Options Screen Menu Options Auto Adjustment Auto Adjustment - 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.
  • Page 21: Split Zoom

    Split Zoom Split Zoom - Enlarges the picture in correct proportions. - Split Zoom can be used for all input sources. - In 2-Split Zoom mode, you can only move the image up or down. - If a screen is enlarged, a screen can move without selecting section of screen Split Zoom. - It’s not available to use this function if 1.
  • Page 22: Screen Adjustments

    Operation Screen Menu Options continued Screen Menu Options continued Screen Adjustments (V ideo, S-V Screen Adjustments (V ideo, S-V - Use this function to correct jittering or picture instability during video tape playback. 1. Press the MENU button and then use 2.
  • Page 23: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Feature

    (Picture-In-Picture) Feature (Picture-In-Picture) Feature - 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 inset image. atching PIP atching PIP Press the PIP button repeatedly to turn PIP on or off.
  • Page 24: Twin Picture Setup Options

    Operation win Picture Setup Option win Picture Setup Option - 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 win Picture atching...
  • Page 25: 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's back panel. - RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the Monitor.
  • Page 26 External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID - Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. - Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 27. 1. Press the MENU button and then use the 2. Press the button and then use 3.
  • 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 Acknowledgement [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] * In a like manner, if other functions transmit ‘FF’...
  • Page 28 External Control Device Setup 08. Brightness (Command2:h) G To adjust screen brightness. You can also adjust brightness in the Video menu. Transmission [k][h][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping 1’. See page 27. Acknowledgement [h][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 09.
  • 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 Twin 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 25. PIP Input Select (Command2:y) G To select input source for sub picture in PIP mode. Transmission [k][y][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: RGB 1: Component 2: Video 3: S-video Acknowledgement [y][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 26. Abnormal State (Command2:z) G To recognize an abnormal state.
  • Page 31: Ir Code Information

    IR Code Information IR Code Information How to Connect How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the Monitor. 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 32 IR Code Information 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

    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 monitor...
  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Operating Temperature Range Operating Humidity Range Maximum Elevation • The specifications shown above may be changed without notice for quality improvement. 34 Plasma Display Panel P50W38, P50W38H, P50W38P 48.2 / 1223 28.9 / 734 4.1 / 105 95.2 / 43.2...
  • Page 35: Your Zenith Limited Warranty

    PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL P50W38/H/P LIMITED WARRANTY – USA Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workman- ship under normal use, during the warranty period (“Warranty Period”) listed below, effective from the date of orig- inal consumer/end user purchase.
  • Page 36 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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