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zenit 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 3rovided below. Model number : Serial number :...
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Etectromcs Corporation. Unauthorized modification couldvoid the user'sauthority to operate this product. COMPLIANCE:...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safeguards for you and your new product iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ¸ iiiiiiiHiiiiiii_ iiiiiiiHiiiiiii_ Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper iiiiiiiiiiiiiiL_ 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 prod uct, and save them for future reference.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) The openings should never be blocked by in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or grounding conductors, location of antenna- other similar surface. This product should discharge unit, connection to grounding not be placed in a built-in installation such electrodes, and requirements for the...
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product through openings a s theymay 22. Safety Check touchdangerous v oltage points or short-out Upon completion of any service or repairs to parts thatcouldresult i n a fireor electric this product, ask the service technician to shock.Never s pillliquidofanykindonthe perform safety checks to determine that the product.
Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls Main power button Remote control ser Power standby indicato_ Illuminates red in ._ model Illuminates when the Mon tor is turned c Sub power button INPUT SELECT button...
Remote C ontrol KeyFunctions/Accessori - When using the remote control aim it at the remote control sensor on the Monitor. power on button sleep button (Refer to p .33) mute button -_ switches the sound on or off. number buttons menu video/pc button --- pip button...
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iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ system off button Turns Monitor standby mode off. Each press of thi s butt°n changes the mode as shown below. No function menu button enter button .._=up/down buttons vol buttons position button Y (Refer to p. 27) freeze button (Refer to p.
Monitor Installation - 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. - This plasma display is designed to be mounted horizontally (wide viewing). - Your P42W22, P42W22B, P42W22H models (Monitor) can be installed on a wall as shown below, or on a desktop pedestal as shown on the next page.
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iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ DesktOp Pedestal Installation • The Monitor can be mounted on a desk as shown above. (For further information, refer to the optional Desktop Stand Installation and Setup Guide.) • Speakers and speaker stands shown are optional, and shown for example only. ( Pedestal mount minimum allowable clearances for adequate ventilation )
VC R Setu p - 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. - If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO (L/MONO) input on the Plasma Monitor.
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Monitor Connection Panel iiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii i%iiiii_ !!!!!!!!iiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ !!!!!!!!iiiiiiiil iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!iiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii To watch VCR vlaeo/Dc Use the video/pc button on the remote control to select VIDEO. (When connecting S-Video, select the S- VIDEO option.) iiiiiii the PLAY button on the VCR. See VCR Insert a video tape into the VCR and press owner's manual.
Cable TV Setup - After subscribing to a cable TV service from a local provider and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programming. This monitor cannot display TV programming without a TV tuner or cable TV converter box. Speakers shown for illustration only.
External AV Source Setup - As shown below, when connecting the Monitor to an external source, match the colors of AV input jacks on the Monitor with the output jacks on the audio/video equipment: Video = yel- low, Audio (Left) = white, Audio (Right) = red. mmmm cccc ..
DVD Setup Howto connect a DVD (digital video disk player) • Connect DVD video outputs to Y, PB, PR of COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i) (DVD/DTV INPUT) and audio inputs to Audio jacks of AV INPUT. Monitor Connection Panel DVD Connection Panel Howto •...
DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase/connect a digital SET-TOP BOX. - You can only use the 16:9 picture format in DTV 720p/1080i mode. How to connect a user-supplied Digital Set-top Box iiiiiii! • You can use either the Monitor's COMPONENT (Y, Pb, Pr)inputs or the single RGB-DTV iiiiiiiiiii INPUT for video connections, depending on your Set Top Box connectors.
PC Setup - Show your computer's image on the monitor. _, [ o_v_,vJIn (o/o,,[o] l l l T_ i Make the connections shown in the illustration below. • Set the computer video output to SXGA (1280x1024) or lower resolution. (If the video output of the PC is not compatible with the Monitor, no picture will appear on the Monitor.
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Monitor Display Specifications 31.469 59.94 37.861 72.80 43.269 85.00 64.062 120.00 56.25 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!iiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiilHiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiii !!!!!!!!iiiiiiii _ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ !!!!!!!!iiiiiiiil iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii !i!i!i!i!i!i!i!iiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiii • Synchronization input form: Signals are separate. • There might be a noise according to any resolution, contrast, or brightness in PC mode. Then change the PC mode into other resolution or adjust brightness and contrast on the menu until the picture is clean.
PC Mode FeatureCheck (Overview) - Use video/pc on remote to select ]RGB mode. - 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 a menu on screen. _ Use the up/down button to select a menu.
PC Mode Adjustments i Auto Adjustment - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the SPECIAL menu. Press the vol ( • ) button. menu Use the up/down button to select SCREEN and then press the vol ( •...
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PC Mode Adjustments usting horizontal/vertical position manually - Only adjust V-POSITION and H-POSITION in DTV or component 480p/720p/1080i. Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the SPECIAL menu. Press the vol ( • ) button. menu Use the up/down button to select SCREEN...
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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. • The SCREEN menu option will not be selectable if PIP is active. Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the SPECIAL menu.
Picture In Picture (PIP) function PIP lets you see 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. Select RGB input source before pressing PIP. PIP works in the following resolutions;...
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_ Selecting a source input signal input select . Each time you press input select buttonl YOUtoggle between VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT: VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT Moving the PIP (inset) picture position Press the position button in PIP mode. • Each press of the position button will move the PIP picture on the screen as shown below.
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Picture In Picture (PIP) function Selecting sound source with PIP on To hear main source or PIP (inset) sound source. 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 output to AUDIO INPUT on the monitor.
Remote Control Setup i ri_ iEI I I ii[J i i_Eii (;] i [_-!1 • Open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control and insert the batteries with correct polarity, match "+" with "+", and match "-" with "-"...
- When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the Monitor. PlUg power cord into power outlet correctly, iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii If the Monitor is turned off with the 6/I button on the Monitor the _1 or INPUT SELECT bUtton on the Monitor or press the power on or video/pc button on the remote control to turn the Monitor on;...
Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the SPECIAL menu. Press the vol ( I_ ) button. menu !_ _i i _iiii_:_i _i_ _i_ii_i_!_ ,_ _ :_i_ _ _> _ ,_ _...
- Use the remote control to make adjustments. - Select VIDEO input source menu Press the menu button. " Press the up/down button. Each press will cycle through the menus shown below. PICTURE _" CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS 5O _- COLOR TINT SHARPNESS _MOVE _*NEXT...
Use the sleep button to set a sleep time. sleep Each time you press the sleep button, the time setting time changes as follows: 4---_ 410_ 430_ 4 240 4180 4120 4 90 _ 4 60 _,- •i 30 J" •...
- APC is not available in RGB or PIP mode. _APC (Auto Picture Control) Each press of vol buttons selects the menu option as shown below. CLEAR I_-----_ SOFT USER • You can also select CLEAR, SOFT or USER in the PIC- TURE menu.
- PIP picture settings are not adjustable. Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the PICTURE menu. Press the vol ( I_ ) button. menu Use the vol buttons to make appropri- ate adjustments and then press the PICTURE enter button.
- This feature works in both video and component 480i modes. Press the menu button and use press the up/down button to select the PICTURE menu. Press the vol ( I_ ) button. menu Use the up/down button to select PICTURE or SOFT.
Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the SOUND menu. Press the vol ( I_ ) button. menu vol( I_ )button: BA_,_o_ t TREBLE and then press the adjustments and then press the enter _ _F Use the vol buttons tomake approprate souNo...
DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) • This feature lets you enjoy the best sound without any manual adjustment. The Monitor automatically selects the appropriate audio tone levels based on the program content. easy sound Press the easy sound button: Use the easy sound or vol buttons to select a sound setup.
Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the SOUND menu. Press the vol ( I_ ) button. menu Use the up/down button to select SOUND AVL and then press the vol ( I_ ) DASF •...
- This feature isn't available for RGB input source. - Use with the A/V or COMPONENT video input sources. freeze Press the freeze button. • The image displayed is frozen (stilled). • The sub picture is stilled in PIP mode. •...
- This function is for video mode. - Use this option to correct trembling or instability of a videotape image. Press the menu button and use press the up/down button to select the SPECIAL menu. Press the vol ( I_ ) button. "f-'_' Use the u p/down button to select sPEo,AL...
Press the menu button and then use the up/down button to select the SPECIAL menu. Press the vol ( I_ ) button, menu COLOR,EMP _" evol buttons to adjust OSD...
- Color Temperature adjustments are only available on models P42W22B and P42W22H. - Adjustments also affect the color temperature of other input sources. Readjust color tem- perature for PC input (RGB) if necessary. - To restore factory settings, select '0' in RED, GREEN, and BLUE. Press the menu button and then press the up/down button to select the SPECIAL...
For the RGB-PC source, you can select either 16:9 or 4:3 screen aspect ratios. - You are only available the 16:9 screen aspect ratio in RGB-DTV (720p, 1080i) source. - You are only available the 16:9 screen aspect ratio in RGB-PC (852x480) source. If 4:3 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 aspect ratio.
- 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. Howto connect external control equipment • Connect the serial port of the control device to the RS-232C jack on the Monitor back panel. •...
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Type of connector : D-Sub 9-pin male Pin name No connection RXD (Receive data) TXD (Transmit data) DTR (DTE side ready) DSR (DCE side ready) RTS (Ready to send) CTS (Clear to send) No Connection * Use a null modem cable. Wire the 7-Wire cable so that each pair of data lines cross between the two devices.
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Use the vol button to adjust SET II) choose a desired monitor ID number. SPECIAL • The adjustment range for SET II) is 1 ~ 99. ililil...
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- The RS-232C input jack is used to control the Monitor's functions using an external control device. Transmission, Receiving Protocol Communication Parameters Transmission • Baud rate : 2400 bps (UART) • Data length : 8 bits [Command][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] •...
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................................iiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii 01. Power (Command:p) 03. Aspect Ratio (Command:r) • TocontrolPowerOn/OffoftheMonitor. •Toadjustthescreenformat..You can also aDjust the screen formal using [ne rauo Transmission (Aspect Ratio Control) button on remote control or in I[p] [ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] the Special menu•...
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vo,ur.e con,ro, cor.r.and:v 09. Color (Command:c) • To adjust the screen color. • To adjust volume. You can also adjust color in the Picture menu. You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons on remote control. Transmission Transmission I[c][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data Min:0~Max:64 I[v][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr]...
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* PIP only works in the following resolutions: RGB PC 640x480 (VGA)/800x600(SVGA)/1024x768 i _iiiiiiii (XGA) (only in vertical frequency 60Hz), iiiiiiii_!i!i Component 480p ! 720p ! 1080i. state (Command:a) iiiiiiiii! • To recognize an abnormal state. Transmission i i5i PIP inputselect (Command:e) ii _iii!ii I[a][ ][Set ID][ ][FF][Cr]...
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into Remote control 16. PIP sound select (Command:u) adjustment mode (Command:j) • To select main or sub (inset) sound for PIP. You can also select sound select in PIP on the • To control the Monitor with the remote control while special menu.
- 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 before you turn on your Monitor.
• Check whether the Monitor is turned on. • Power cord inserted into wall power outlet? No sound • Plug another product's power cord into the wall outlet where the Monitor's power cord was plugged in to test outlet. PiCture OK & i Press the VOLUME (I_) button.
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