Installation and Operating Guide Model Numbers | P42W24B | PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL © Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
WARNING WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) 15. Lightning For added protection for this product (receiver) during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. 16.
Contents Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4 Step 1. Monitor Installation & Setup Controls and Connection Options . . . . . . . . . . . .6 External Equipment Connections . . . . . . . . . . . .7 External Equipment Viewing Setups . . . . . . .8~10 Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Monitor Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monitor Controls Front Panel Controls INPUT SELECT ON/OFF MENU VOL.
External Equipment Connections Monitor External Equipment Connection Panel ON/ ( )R( ) OFF EXTERNAL SPEAKER Y R AUDIO L ( )L ( ) RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) RGB2 INPUT RGB1 INPUT (DIGITAL RGB INPUT) (PC/DTV INPUT) RS-232C INPUT RGB2 INPUT (DIGITAL RGB INPUT) RGB1 INPUT (PC/DTV INPUT) Connection to PC AUDIO INPUT RGB1 OUTPUT (PC/DTV OUTPUT) REMOTE CONTROL CONTROL LOCK RGB AUDIO INPUT AUDIO INPUT PB COMPONENT (DVD/DTV INPUT) COMPONENT AUDIO INPUT PR R AUDIO L (MONO) S-VIDEO VIDEO IN
External Equipment Viewing Setups Watching VCR Setup - If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio output cable from the VCR to the Monitor's AUDIO (L/MONO) input. - If you connect an S-VIDEO VCR to the S-VIDEO input, the picture quality is improved; compared to connecting a regular VCR to the Video input. - Avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of time. Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If a 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed image may remain visible on the screen.
Watching DTV Setup - To watch digitally broadcast programs, purchase/connect a digital set-top box. - This monitor supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) protocol for DVI DTV (480p,720p,1080i) mode. How to connect a user-supplied Digital Set-Top Box • Connect DTV set-top box video output to monitor COMPONENT (DVD/DTV INPUT) or to the monitor RGB1 (PC/DTV INPUT), RGB2 (DIGITAL RGB INPUT) connector depending on your set-top box connectors.
Monitor Display Specifications RGB1 Mode Resolution 640x350 640x400 640x480 800x600 Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 31.468 70.09 DDC Resolution 832x624 Horizontal Vertical Frequency(KHz) Frequency(Hz) 49.725 74.55 DDC o 848x480 31.469 59.94 o or 35.000 70.06 o 852x480 37.500 75.00 o 48.363 60.00 o o 56.476 70.06 o 60.023 75.02 o 68.677 84.99 85.00 54.348 60.05 o 90.03 63.995 70.01 o 100.04 67.500 75.00 o 64.062 120.00 77.487 85.05 35.156 56.
Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor of the Monitor. - Under certain conditions or if the IR code from remote is interrupted, function may not occur. Repeat key presses if necessary. POWER Switches the Monitor on from standby or off to standby. INPUT SELECT Selects: VIDEO, S-VIDEO, RGB1-2 or COMPONENT mode. SLEEP Sets the sleep timer. (Refer to p.
Monitor Overview POWER SLEEP Accessories INPUT SELECT APC DASP ARC AUTO CONFIG. ZOOM - ZOOM + SPLIT ZOOM KEY LOCK MENU MUTE VOL OK 1 2 4 7 5 8 VOL 3 6 9 0 1.5V 1.
Turning on the Monitor - When using the remote control, aim it at its sensor 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, button on the remote control to switch the Monitor on. Turning on the Monitor (power cord is still connected) 1.
Picture Menu Options APC (Auto Picture Control) - APC adjusts the Monitor for the best picture appearance. - APC is not available in RGB 1,2 (PC) mode. - When adjusting picture options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness and tint) manually, APC automatically changes to USER. 1. Press the APC button to select the picture appearance setup option. • Each press of the APC button or F /G CLEAR button changes the menu option as shown below.
Sound Menu Options DASP (Digital Auto Sound Processing) - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the Monitor automatically selects the appropriate sound option based on the program content. - When adjusting sound options (treble, bass, and balance) manually, DASP automatically changes to USER. 1. Use the DASP button to select the appropriate sound setup. • Each press of the DASP button or FLAT F /G button changes the menu option as shown below.
Special Menu Options Orbiter - Avoid allowing a fixed image to remain on the Monitor's screen for a long period of time. A frozen still picture from a PC/video game displayed on the screen for prolonged periods will result in an ghost image remaining even when you change the image. - To avoid a permanent image on the screen, the screen will move every 2 minutes: Left → Downside → Right → Upside → Upside → Right → Downside → Left - The Orbiter feature may help prevent ghost images.
Adjusting Auto Color Control - To initialize values (reset to default settings), select the NORMAL option. - When adjusting color temperature options (red, green, or blue) manually, ACC automatically changes to USER. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E button to select the SPECIAL menu. 2. Press the G button and then use 3. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select ACC. 4. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select the desired color temperature.
Screen Menu Options Auto Adjustment (RGB1 (PC) mode only) - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. - If the image is still not correct, your Monitor is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. 1. Press the AUTO CONFIG. button to run Auto configure. • If the position of the image is still not correct, try Auto adjustment again. 2. If picture needs to be adjusted more after Auto adjustment in RGB1 mode, you can manually adjust the image's V-POSITION/H-POSITION and PHASE.
Selecting W ide VGA mode (RGB1, RGB2 [PC] modes only) - To see a normal picture, match the resolution of RGB mode and selection of VGA mode. - If 852x480 or 848x480 is selected, the aspect ratio is changed to 16:9 automatically. With this setup, Twin Picture mode is not available. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D /E button to select the SCREEN menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select VGA MODE. 3.
Screen Menu Options Setting Picture Format - Picture formats 4:3 and 16:9 are available in RGB1 and RGB2 (PC). - Picture formats 16:9, 4:3 and ZOOM are available in VIDEO, S-VIDEO, RGB-DTV, and COMPONENT. - If a 4:3 fixed image is on the screen for a long time, it may remain visible. 1. Use the ARC button to select the desired picture format. • Each press of ARC button or F / G button changes the picture format as shown below. • You can also select picture format 16:9, 4:3, or ZOOM in the SCREEN menu.
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs pictures (sources) on your monitor screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - When you select PC (RGB1, RGB2) for main picture in PIP, you can watch DTV (480p, 720p, 1080i), VIDEO, S-VIDEO or DVD for sub picture.
Twin 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. - When you select PC (RGB1, RGB2) for main picture in Twin Picture mode, you can watch DTV (480p, 720p, 1080i), VIDEO, S-VIDEO or DVD for sub picture.
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 back panel. - RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the Monitor. Type of Connector; D-Sub 9-Pin Male No.
Command Reference List COMMAND 1 COMMAND 2 DATA (Hexadecimal) 01. Power 02. Input Select 03. Aspect Ratio 04. Screen Mute 05. Volume Mute 06. Volume Control 07. Contrast 08. Brightness 09. Color 10. Tint 11. Sharpness 12. OSD select 13. External control mode 14. PIP/Twin picture (DW) 15. PIP sound select 16. PIP position 17. Treble 18. Bass 19. Balance 20. Color temperature (ACC) 21. Red adjustment 22. Green adjustment 23. Blue adjustment 24. PIP input source 25. Abnormal State 26. Orbiter 27.
03. Aspect Ratio (Command2:c) 07. Contrast (Command2:g) G To adjust the screen format (main picture format). You can also adjust the screen format using the ARC (Aspect Ratio Control) button on remote control or in the screen menu. Transmission G To adjust screen contrast. You can also adjust contrast in the picture menu.
12. OSD Select (Command2:l) Acknowledgement G To select OSD (On Screen Display) on/off when controlling remotely. [p][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Transmission 16. PIP Position (Command2:q) [k][l][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement G To select sub picture position for PIP. You can also adjust the sub picture position using PIP POSITION button on the remote control or in the screen menu. [l][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] Transmission Data 0: OSD off 1: OSD on [k][q][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] 13.
20. Color Temperature (Command2:u) 24. PIP Input Select (Command2:y) G To adjust color temperature. You can also adjust ACC in the special menu. G To select input source for sub picture in PIP/Twin picture mode. You can also adjust input source for sub picture using PIP INPUT button on remote control. Transmission Transmission [k][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Data 0: Normal 1: Cool 2: Warm 3: User Acknowledgement [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 21.
IR Code (NEC Format) How to Connect G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote port on the Monitor. Set the CONTROL LOCK to ‘ON’ on the Monitor back panel to operate Monitor with wired remote control. Remote Control IR Code (NEC Format) G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.
Code (Hexa) 00H 01H 02H 03H 08H C4H C5H 09H 10H 11H 12H 13H 14H 15H 16H 17H 18H 19H 0BH 98H C6H 5AH 51H BFH 0EH 3EH 40H 41H 43H 44H 4DH 52H 60H 61H 62H 65H 6BH 6CH 7BH 79H 76H 77H AFH 92H Function UP (D) DOWN (E) VOL+ (G) VOL- (F) POWER 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 INPUT SELECT RGB 1 RGB 2 (DVI input) VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT SLEEP KEY LOCK ZOOM + ZOOM MENU OK (Á) APC DASP PIP PIP INP
Troubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the Monitor is turned on. No picture & No sound • Power cord inserted into wall outlet? • Test the wall power outlet, plug other product’s power cord into the wall outlet where the Monitor’s power cord was plugged in. Picture OK & No sound • Press the VOLUME (G) button. • Sound muted? Press MUTE button. • Check to see if there is any object between the Plasma Display and the remote control causing obstruction.
Maintenance - 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. Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent. Wring the cloth until it’s almost dry, and then use it to wipe the screen. 2.
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