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STAR is a set of power-saving guidelines issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA), As an ENERGYSTAR Partner LGE U.SA,, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERo GY STARguidelines for ener_! emciency, zenith (!.) Cop,ydg i1 200% LG Electronics USA _nc...
COMPLIANCE: The responsible part/for this device compliance Zenith E}ectronics Corporation 1-201-816-2000 Marked and Distributed in the United States by LG Electronics USA, 1000 Sylvan Avenue, EngIewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 http :/A_ww.zenith.com...
Safety Instructions WARNING • To reduce the risk of fire or e_ric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Apparatus shall not be expo_ to dripping or splashing and no objects filled w_h liquid, such as vases, shaJ_ be placed on the apparatus.
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Safety Instructions 12_ Use only with a cart _and, tripod_ bracket, or table 14. Refer al_ servicing qualified service personnel specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appa o _rvicing is required when the apparatus been ratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving damaged in _y...
Contents Warning Safety Instructions Accessories Controls (Model Name: Z42!50PX3D) Connection Options (Model Name: Z42/50PX3D) Controls (Model Name: Z32LC2DA, Z37LC2DA, Z42LC2DA) Connection Options (Model Name: Z32LC2DA, Z37LC2DA, Z42LC2DA) 12~13 Remote Control Key Functions Basic connection Attaching the TV to a wall Desktop Pedes_l Installation...
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Contents Manual Clock Setup Auto Clock Setup On!Off Timer Setup Sleep Timer Auto Off Aspect Ratio Control Caption!Text Caption Option Low Power (Z42/50PX3D only) ISM (Image Sticking Minimization) Meth_ (Z42i50PX3D only) 49~50 Parental Lock Setup 5i ~56 External Control Device Setup 57~58 IR Codes Programming the Remote...
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Introduction Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If any accessory is missing, please contact dealer from where you purchased the producL User must use shielded signal interface cables (D-sub 15 pin cable) with ferfite cores to maintain standard compli- ance for the product.
Introduction Controls (Model Name: Z42/50PX3D) This is a simplified representation of front panel. - This picture shown below may be somewhat different from your TV, VOLUME CHANNEL (<, i_)Buttons (V , A)Buttons Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. illuminates green when the set is switched on,...
Introduction Connect o n Options (Model Name: Z42/50PX3D) - This picture shown below may be somewhat different from your TV. S-VIDEO Input Provides better picture quality than the video input. AUDIO Input Connections are available for listening stereo sound from an external device.
Introduction Controls (Model Name: Z32LC2DA, Z37LC2DA, Z42LC2DA) - This is a simplified representation of front panel, This picture shown below may be somewhat different from your TV, CHANNEL (A, T) Buttons VOLUME (_i,!_) Buttons ENTER Button MENU Button INPUT Button (Power) Button Remote Control...
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Introduction Name: Connect: on Optons (Model Z32LC2DA, Z37LC2DA, Z42L DA) = This picture shown below may be somewhat different from your TV. Z37LC2DA Z32LC2DA S-VIDEO Input Z42LC2DA Provides better picture quality than the video input. VIDEO Input Connects the video signal from a video device.
Introduction Ba s ic C:onne ct io n Connect the cables as necessary. After connecting the cables neat- ly, arrange the cables to the Cable Holder. To connect an additional equip- ment, see the External equip- ment Connections section. Z32LC2DA Reins_ll the CABLE MANAGE-...
lnsL_flation ,, ttach!ng the TV to a wail We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fail over if pushed backwards. Additionally, we recommend that the TV be attached to a wall so it cannot be pulled in a forward direction, potential- ly causing...
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Installation Equipment Connections NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV Antenr a or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connection. For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Mul_4amily Dwelings/Apartments (Connect to wal antenna socket) Wal Antenna Socket RF CoaxiaF Wire (75 ohm} ..
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- To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV. - Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides of the screen may remain visible on the screen. Connect the AUD|OiVIDEO jacks...
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Installation _[_ Connect the S-VIDEO output of the VCR to the S- V|DEO input on the set. The picture quality improved: compared to normaJ composite [RCA cable) input. Connect the audio outputs of the VCR to the AUDIO input jacks on the set, insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR, (Refer to the VCR owner's manual )
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lnsL_flation Refer to the DVD p ayePs manua for operat ng nstruct ons HDM_-DVDOUTPUT O Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the * TV can receive the video and audio signal HDMI/DVI IN jack on the set. simuRaneously with using a HDML cable, - If the DVD supports Auto HDM{ function,...
Installation Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the set. Connect the audio outputs of the DVO to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO jacks on the set. Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD. Select Component 1 input source with using the INPUT button on the remote control, - If connected...
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lnsL_flation - This TV can receive Digital Over4he_air/Cable signals without an external digital set4op box. However, if you do receive Digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below. Connect the HDMt output of the digital...
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Installation {YIYI! Diglal _t-top Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the HDMI!DVl iN jack on the set. Connect the audio outputs of the set4op box to the AUDIO IN(RGB!DMI) jack on the set. Turn on the digita_ set-top box.
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Installation The TV has a special signal outpet capability which allows you to hook up a _cond TV or monitor, Connect the second TV or monitor to the TV"s AV OUTPUT jacks. See the Operating Manual of the second TV or monitor for further details regarding that device's inputsettings, - Send the TV's audio to external audio equipment (stereo system) via the Digital Audio Output Optical port.
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Installation This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings....Connect the DVt output of the PC to the HDMIiDVI IN jack on the seL Connect the audio outputs of the PC to the AUDIO IN(RGB!DMI) jack on the set.
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lnsL_flation 1. Depending on the graphics card, DOS mode may 5. Check the image on your TV. There may be noise not work if a HDMI to DVI Cable is in use. associated with the resofution, vertical pattern, 2. When Source Devices connected...
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Installation When RGB connect to PC input and select the RGB-PC. this function is used. When HDMI/DVt connect to PC input and select HDMI/DVI input, this function is used, - After connecting RGB-PC or HDMI/DVI to PC input and checking the screen quality, * Adjustment for screen Resolution, Position, Size, and Phase...
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Operatio_ Basic 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 _/I, INPUT, CH A / f button on the TV or press the POWER, INPUT, INPUT, CH A / 'V, Number (0 ~ 9) button on the remote control.
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Operation On Screen Menus Selection and Adjustment ow to adjust 1_ Press the MENU button and then A / T button to select each menu, 2. Press the I_ button and then use A / T / < zI_ button to display the available menus.
Operatio_ Setup Menu Options - Automatically finds aft channels available through antenna cable inputs; and steres them in Press the MENU button and then use ,L / V button to sel_ the _ menu. memory on the channel list. Press the I_ button and then use A / V button to select ET. Scan, Run EZ Scan again after any Antenr_:_Cable_r_,en c_&...
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Operation Custom List - There are two different ways in Press the MENU button and then use A: V button to select the _'_P menu order to add or delete scanned channels. One is "Custom List" Press the I_ button and then use A /_1' button to select Chaxmel _i|, and the other is "Favorite List"...
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Operatio_ Setup Menu Opt!o s continued " n Shows how strong your DTn_lsig _ Pre_ the MENU button and then use A ,,V button to se_ct the _I'lr_TP menu. nat is and whether you need adjust your antenna digital Press the i_ button and then use A / T button to select DTV Signal.
Operation ° Sets a label to each input source Press the MENU button and then use A / T button to select the _ menu. or lets you skip the input source which is not in use when Press the 1_ button and then use A / V button to select Input Label, press INPUT button.
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Operation Menu Options - EZ Picture adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset Press the EZ PIC button repeatedly to select the picture appear- value in the EZ Picture menu based ance setup option as shown below: on the program category D_lght,...
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Operation Manual Color Temperature Control - "You can also adjust the detailed Press the MENU button and then use A J T button to select the tings(Red, Green, Blue) by selecting menu. the User menu. Press the I_ button and then use A / V button to select Color Temperature Press the 1_ button and then use A / T button to select User.
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Operatio_ DB is LG Bectronic's unique picture Press the MENU button and then use & iT button to select the VIDEO improving t_hnology to display a menu. real HD source through an Press the I_ button and then use A / _' button to select DB.
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Operation - Cinema 3:2 Mode Press the MENU button and then use A JV button to select the VIDEO - Set up the TV for the best picture menu, appearance for viewing movies, When you operate Cinema (3:2 Pull- 2 Press the I_ button and then...
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Operatio_ Press the MENU button and then use A / T button to select the V_DI_) menu. Use to quickly reset all the Video menu options to their original fac- Press the i_ button and then use J, / T button to select Video Reset, tory preset values...
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Operation Menu Options Press the MENU button and then use A / T button to select - Otherlangua_smaybeavailable menu. AUDIO if a digital signal is provided by the broadcasting station. Press the I_ button and then use A / _Vbutton to sel_t Audio Langu_e.
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Operation Press the EZ Sound button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound - EZ Sound lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjust- setup as shown below : ment because the TV sets the Normal, Stadium, News, Music, Theater and User (your own...
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Operation Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu.
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Operatio_ Adjust the sound in your preference and surrounded environment. Press the MENU button and then use A / T button to select the &I,I:DIO menu 2 Press the i_ button and then use A / T button to select Press the I_ button and then use _1/I,, button to make appropriate adjustments.
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Operation Time Menu Options Press the MENU bd_ton and then use A / V button to select the TIME menu. = If current time se#ing is wrong, reset the clock manually. Press the I_ button and then use A l V button to select Manual Cl_k Press the I_ button and then use <...
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Operatio_ Timer function operates only if Press the MENU button and then use A / T button to sel_ the _ menu. current time has been set. Press the I_ button and then use A / T button to select Off Timer Off-Timer function overrides...
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Operation Time Menu Options continued - If the TV is on and there is no Pressthe MENU button andthen use A zV button to select the _ menu. input signal, TV turns automatically after 10 minutes. Press the I_ button and then use A / V button to select Auto Press the I_ button...
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Operatio_ Hodzon Set by program SeEects the proper picture proportion to match the source's The screen size is_ rr_re enJarged at both si_s, to create image. a spectacular view. (4:3-* (16:9"* 16:9) 4:3) Zoom 1 Cheese Zoom 1 when you want to view the picture with- Cheese 4:3 when you want to view a picture...
Operation Option Menu Features continued * Analog Broadcasting System Captions - Select a caption mode for dis- Use the CC button repeated;[y to select Caption Off, CCI, C_, CC3, playing captioning information CC4, Textl, Text2_ Text3 or Text4, provided on a program. - Analog caption displays informa o...
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Operatio_ Press the MENU button and then use A / V button to select - Customize the DTV/CADTV cap- OPTION menu. tions that appear on your screen, Press the I_ button and then use A / V button to select C_Uon Option.
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Operation Option Menu Features continued frozen still picture from Press the MENU button and then use A /T button to select PC/video game displayed on the OPTIOH menu. screen for prolonged periods will result in a ghost image ; even Press the P* button and then use A / V button to select ISM Method.
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Operation 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 broadcast- ing station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed.
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Operation o Set blocking schemes Press the MENU button and then use A / V button to seiect the LOCK block specific channels, ratings, menu. Then, press the I_ button and external viewing sources, • If Lock is already seL enter the password as requested.
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Reference 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) control the Monitor's functions externally. - Connect the serial port of the oontrot device to the RS-232C jack on the TV back panel RS-232C connection...
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Reference Use this function to s_cify a TV ID number Refer to 'Real Data Mapping', See page 5& 1. Press the MENU button and then use A ; T button to select menu 2, Press the I_ butlon and then use A / T button to select Set nO, 3, Press the I_ button and then use A / T button...
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Reference 01. Power (Command2:a) Volume Mute (Command2:e) To contro_ votume mute on/off, I_ To control Power On/Off of the TV, You can aJso adjust mute using the MUTE button Transmission remote control, Transmission Ilk][all ][Set tD][ ][Datal[Cr] ilk]Jell ][_t ]D][ ][D_][Cr] Data 0 : Power Off...
Reference 09. Color (Command2:i) (Command2:m) Remote Control Lock Mode • To adjust the screen color. • To lock the remote control and the front panel controls on You can also adjust color in the Video menu. the set. Transmission Transmission I[k][i][ l[Set Ig][ l[gatal[Cr]...
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Reference 20. Tune Command (Command: m a) I_ To tune channel to following phys[caVmaior/minor number Transmission (Command2:p) Method IP To avoid having a fixed image remain on screen. Data O: PhysicaJ Channel Number(Transmit by Hexa_ima[ code) NTSC air:02-45 Transmisdon NTSC cable: 01~87 [j ][p][ ][Set...
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Reference 21. Channel Add/Del (Command: m b) I_ To add and delete the channels Transmission I[m][b][ ][Set Ig][ ][gata][Cr] Data 0: Channel Delete 1: Channel Acknowledqement [b][ ][Set Ig][ ][OK][gata][x] ][Set Ig][ ][NG][Data][x] 22. Key (Command: m c) • To send IR remote key code Transmission I[m][c][...
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Reference IR Codes Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. Output wavelorm Single pu_e_ r_ulated with 37,917KHz signai at 45_KHz Carrier frequency = lff"c _=lose/t2 Duty ratio = TI,_c = 1/3 I_m_ Configuratien of frame •...
Reference INPUT RiC Button TV tNPUT R/C Button MULTIMEDIA R/C Button ..POWER R!C Button (P#wer O0/Off) POWER Discrete tR Code (On!_,' Power O#} POWER RATIO R/C Button TIMER ..RiC Button 10 _ 19 Num_r Key O~ 9 ..R/C Button - (Dash} RiC Button...
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Reference Programmin the Remote The remote control is a multi-brand or universal remote control It can be programmed to operate most remote-controHabte devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models of other brands Test your remote control To find out whether your remote control...
Reference Checklist • Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote The remote control control causing obstruction. doesn't work • Are bakeries instaiied with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -)? • Correct remote operating mode set: TV, VCR etc,? •...
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Refet_oFtce * Press the VOL or VOLUME bu_on, Picture OK & * Sound muted? Press MUTE button, No sound . Try another channel The problem may be with the broadcast, , Are the audio cables installed proper_y? No output from one , Adjust Balance in menu option.
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Reference - 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 1.
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Reference Dimensions with stand 47_6 x 27,2 x 113 inches 51,3 x 343 x 140 ir#hes 1210 x 691.5 x 286.7 mm t302_6 x 872,0 x 3558 (Widthx Heightx Depth) without stand 47.6 x 25.4 x 3.6 inches 51,3 x 31_9x 42 inches 1210 x 645 x 91 turn 1302.6 x 810.0 x 1072 mm Weight...
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For Where to buy, Product year) select appropriate options from menu. Assistance, or Customer Assistance Or visit website http://www.zenithservice.com LG Customer Interactive Center James Record Road Huntsville, Alabama 35824 P/N ' 38289U0527H (0611 -REV02) http ://www.zen ithservice.com Printed in Korea...