CASE THE USER MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE ADEQUATE MEASURES. 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. P A G E 2...
IMPORTANT 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 19. Replacement Parts (Continued from previous page) 14. Lightning When replacement parts are required, be sure the service For added protection for this product (receiver) during a technician has used replacement parts specified by the lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the origi- for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and nal part.
Basic Setup POINTS ABOUT USAGE • When installing the display, use the optional desktop stand, wall-mounting unit, or ceiling mounting unit. Have the installation done by your product dealer. • When installing the display, refer to the installation manuals for the options. Further, be sure that the dis- play not does lean to the side or backward.
Basic Setup When wall-mounting unit used (vertically) Upper Wall mounting (vertical usage) 15 cm Wall 0 cm 10 cm Left Right 10 cm Lower 5 cm Power lamp When mounting the Plasma monitor vertically, make sure that the power switch is at the lower right.
Mounting Instructions To prevent accidents and to ensure safety during disasters such as earthquakes, take precautions to ensure that the equipment cannot topple over. ATTACHING TO WALL OR COLUMN • Remove the display cover from both sides. Then, for both left and right sides, use screw A (10 mm) to attach bracket A to the screw hole (highest of the five holes on the side).
Front Panel Controls Power Lamp Shows the power status, ON or OFF. Lit (red) Standby Internal speakers Lit (green) Power on Output the audio connected to the Blinking (red) Internal abnormality. Be audio input terminals. certain to unplug the power cord. VOLUME WIDE MENU...
Connecting to External Equipment • When connecting separately purchased BNC terminals, conversion con- nectors (BNC to RCA) are required between the pin jacks and the BNC terminals, so purchase these also. Connectors Audio Input Pin jack • Cables connecting the personal computer vary according to the type of Video Input machine, so consult your product dealer.
Remote Button Functions WIDE POWER For selecting Switches the the desired wide power on or off. screen. MODE VOLUME Selects the For adjusting input mode. the volume. MENU For setting the For adjusting menu items and the picture and adjustment sound to your items.
Basic Operations VIDEO Connect the monitor according to the options presented on page 11. Insert 2 AA batteries into the remote control. Plug in the monitor. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. This monitor is designed to operate on standard current, 120-volt, 60 Hz Ac.
Viewing Wide Screen (Video Mode) Press the WIDE button on your remote. Press the WIDE button repeatedly to NORMAL cycle through the available video mode options and choose AUTO. Example: NORMAL mode NORMAL AUTO WIDE 1 ZOOM 1 ZOOM 2 WIDE 2 AUTO Example: When A U TO is selected...
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Viewing Wide Screen (Cont’d) Press the WIDE button on your remote. Press the WIDE button repeatedly to cycle through the available video mode options. NORMAL AUTO ZOOM 2 WIDE 1 WIDE 2 ZOOM 1 NORMAL *AUTO mode cannot be selected in Component Video mode.
Viewing Wide Screen (RGB Mode) Press the WIDE button on your remote. Press the WIDE button again to select the desired screen size. NORMAL WIDE 1 Vertically wide video WIDE Notes • Use of a wide select function to change the screen size or aspect ratio during commercial use or for public viewing in a hotel, may infringe on copyrights protected by law.
Display Settings Press the MENU button on your remote. VIDEO MENU COMMON SETTINGS With the ADJUST button, select COM- PICTURE POSITION/SIZE MON SETTINGS SOURCE OTHERS Set by pressing the SET button on MENU ENTER QUIT the remote. You will cycle through SELECT the available settings to adjust.
Internal Speaker Setting Press the MENU button on your remote. VIDEO MENU COMMON SETTINGS Press the ADJUST button to select Common PICTURE Settings. POSITION/SIZE SOURCE OTHERS Using the SET button, select Speaker. MENU ENTER QUIT SELECT WHITE DISPLAY SPEAKER BALANCE LANGUAGE DPMS Select your internal speaker options using...
Other Common Settings Press the MENU button on your remote. Press the ADJUST button to select Common Settings. VIDEO MENU Using the SET button, select White Balance. COMMON SETTINGS PICTURE POSITION/SIZE WHITE SOURCE DISPLAY SPEAKER OTHERS BALANCE MENU ENTER QUIT LANGUAGE DPMS SELECT...
Video Adjustments (Video Mode) Press the MENU button. VIDEO MENU COMMON SETTINGS With the ADJUST button, select PICTURE. PICTURE POSITION/SIZE Set by pressing the SET button. SOURCE OTHERS With the SET button, select BRIGHTNESS. MENU ENTER QUIT SELECT Pressing the SET button moves the selection to the next item as below.
Screen Adjustments VIDEO MENU COMMON SETTINGS Press the MENU button. PICTURE POSITION/SIZE SOURCE With the ADJUST BUTTON, select OTHERS POSITION/SIZE. MENU QUIT ENTER SELECT Set by pressing the SET button. With the SET button, select VERTICAL POSI- TION. Pressing the SET button moves the selection to the next item as below.
Input Source Adjustments Setting must be done when connecting a color difference signal to the Component Video terminal. In COMPONENT VIDEO mode, press the MENU VIDEO MENU button. COMMON SETTINGS PICTURE With the ADJUST button, select Source. POSITION/SIZE SOURCE OTHERS Set by pressing the SET button, select MENU QUIT...
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Video System Video System can be set when the signal is connected to the Video or S-Video input terminal. Set by adjusting to the connected signal. In Video or S-Video mode, press MENU but- ton to select Source. Select with the ADJUST button. VIDEO SYSTEM AUTO AUTO...
Other Adjustments (Video Mode) Press the MENU button. VIDEO MENU COMMON SETTINGS Use the ADJUST button to select OTHERS. PICTURE POSITION/SIZE SOURCE Press the SET button to fix the OTHERS set- OTHERS ting. MENU QUIT ENTER SELECT With the SET button, select GAMMA. Use the SET button to select GAMMA or GRA- DATION.
Video Adjustments (RGB Mode) RGB MENU COMMON SETTINGS PICTURE POSITION/SIZE SOURCE OTHERS Press the MENU button. MENU QUIT ENTER SELECT Use the ADJUST button to select OTHERS. Press the SET button to fix the CONTRAST setting. With the SET button, select GAMMA. Use the SET button to select Brightness or Contrast.
Screen Adjustment (RGB Mode) Press the MENU button. RGB MENU COMMON SETTINGS Use the ADJUST button to select PICTURE. PICTURE POSITION/SIZE SOURCE Press the SET button to select the CONTRAST OTHERS setting. MENU QUIT ENTER SELECT With the SET button, select CONTRAST. Use the SET button to moves the selection to the next item as below.
Input Source Adjustments (RGB Mode) Press the MENU button. RGB MENU COMMON SETTINGS Use the ADJUST button to select SOURCE. PICTURE POSITION/SIZE Press the SET button to select the MAC SOURCE OTHERS MODE. MENU QUIT ENTER SELECT With the SET button, moves the selection to the next item as below.
Other Adjustments (RGB Mode) Press the MENU button. RGB MENU COMMON SETTINGS Use the ADJUST button to select OTHERS. PICTURE POSITION/SIZE Press the SET button to select GRADATION. SOURCE OTHERS With the SET button, moves the selection to MENU ENTER QUIT the next item as below.
Computer Compatibility The Plasma Monitor is set at the factory with adjustment values for 11 types of signals. (See the table below.) When any ofthese signals is input, it is automatically discriminated. For these signals, the desired screen can be adjusted according to the instructions on adjusting the screen.
Product Specifications Model name IQB42P97W Screen size 42inches --- 92.0 cm (W) x 51.8 cm (H) x 105.6 cm (width across corners) Aspect ratio 16:9 Weight 38.5 kg External dimensions 103.5 (W) x 64.0 (H) x 15.0 (D) cm Power supply 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 3.5 A...
Maintenance and Troubleshooting BEFORE CLEANING Always unplug the power cord from the socket The surface of the screen is easily scratched, so do not strike it or rub it with anything hard. Cleaning the cabinet and remote controller Do not use benzene, paint thinner, or other solvents. Cleaning the screen They can cause deterioration or paint peeling on the Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
U.S.A. ZENITH RESPONSIBILITY Service Labor During a period of one year from effective warranty date, Zenith will provide service labor by a Zenith authorized service center when needed as deter- mined by Zenith, as a result of manufacturing defects. Parts New or remanufactured replacements for factory-defective parts will be supplied by a Zenith authorized service center for one year from effective war- ranty date (color picture tube —...
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