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Installation and Operating Guide
Model Number | Z42PQ20 | PLASMA TV
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This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “factory
default (Home mode)” setting.
Changing the factory default picture setting or enabling other
features will increase power consumption that could exceed
the limits necessary to quality for Ener
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Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 2 WARNING / CAUTION WARNING / CAUTION To prevent fire or shock hazards, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. FCC NOTICE Class B digital device This equipment has been tested and found to comply TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. to provide
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Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, Do not use this apparatus near water. 1 8 or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus com- bination to avoid injury from tip-over. Clean only with dry cloth. 2 Unplug this apparatus dur
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Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall A AN NT TE EN NN NA AS S 20 outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extension O Ou ut td do oo or r a an nt te en nn na a g gr ro ou un nd diin ng g cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of precautions below. An outdoor antenna system these conditions could result in electric shock should not be located
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Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 5 CONTENTS WARNING / CAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WATCHING TV SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Turning On the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Channel Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Volume Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PREPARATION INFO POWER INPUT Q. MENU POWER SAVING 12 3 45 6 78 9 0 FLASHBK LIST MUTE P A VOL CH G E ENTER MENU RETURN FREEZE RATIO * FAV Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 6 PREPARATION ACCESSORIES Ensure that the following accessories are included with your TV. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. The accessories included may differ from the images below. 1.5V 1.5V Owner’s Manual Remote Control Batteries Power Cord Protection Cover (Refer to p. 9
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PREPARATION Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 7 FRONT PANEL INFORMATION Image shown may differ from your TV. CAUTION G G When the TV cannot be turned on with the remote control, press the (power) button on the TV. (The remote control will not work when the (power) button on the TV is switched off. ) Remote Control Sensor INPUT MENU ENTER VOL CH Power/Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on. I INPUT NPUT MENU MENU ENTER ENTER V VO O IN L L
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AV IN USB SERVICE ONLY RS-232C IN (SERVICE ONLY) PREPARATION Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 8 PREPARATION BACK PANEL INFORMATION 7 1 2 OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT IN 3 VIDEO AUDIO IN 2 L R 2 1 ANTENNA/ 1 CABLE IN VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO 6 5 4 1 4 HDMI IN, HDMI/DVI IN ANTENNA/CABLE IN Digital Connection. Supports HD video and Digital Connect over-the air signals to this jack. audio. Doesn’t support 480i. Connect cable signals to this jack. Accepts DVI video using an adapter or HDMI to DVI
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PREPARATION Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 9 STAND INSTRUCTION Image shown may differ from your TV. Detachment Installation Carefully place the TV screen side down on a Carefully place the TV screen side down on a 1 1 cushioned surface to protect the screen from cushioned surface to protect the screen from damage. damage. Loose the screws from the TV. 2 Assemble the TV as shown. 2 Install the 4 screws securely using the holes in 3 the back of the TV. Detach the stand from the TV. 3 ! NOTE P
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PREPARATION Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 10 PREPARATION DESKTOP PEDESTAL INSTALLATION Image shown may differ from your TV. For proper ventilation, allow a clearance of 4 inches on all four sides from the wall. 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches 4 inches Ensure adequate ventilation by following the clearance recommendations. G G CAUTION Do not mount near or above any type of heat source. G G SWIVEL STAND After installing the TV, you can adjust the TV set manually to the left or right direction by 2
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PREPARATION Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 11 REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. INFO Displays channel information at the top of the screen. Opens the list of Quick Menu options. Q.MENU INFO POWER INPUT POWER Turns the TV on from standby or off to standby. Q. MENU POWER SAVING INPUT Rotates through inputs. Also switches the TV on from standby. 12 3 POWER SAVING Adjusts the Power Saving level. 45 6 NUMBER button — (DASH) Used
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PREPARATION Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 12 PREPARATION VESA WALL MOUNTING Install your wall mount on a solid wall perpendicular to the floor. When attaching to other building materials, please contact your nearest installer. If installed on a ceiling or slanted wall, it may fall and result in severe personal injury. Zenith recommends that wall mounting be performed by a qualified professional installer. VESA (A B) Wall Mounting * A A bracket Standard Screw Quantity B B (sold separately) 400
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PREPARATION Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 13 SECURING THE TV TO THE WALL TO PREVENT FALLING WHEN THE TV IS USED ON A STAND You should purchase necessary components to prevent the TV from tipping over (when not using a wall mount). Image shown may differ from your TV. We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so it cannot fall over if pushed backwards. Additionally, we recommend that the TV be attached to a wall so it cannot be pulled in a forward direction, potentially causing
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PREPARATION Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 14 PREPARATION To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet until all connections are made between the devices. Image shown may differ from your TV. ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION 1. Antenna (Analog or Digital) Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connection. For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments Wall (Connect to wall antenna socket) Antenna Socket ANTENNA/ CAB
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP AV IN USB SERVICE ONLY Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 15 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent the equipment damage, never plug in any power cords until you have finished connecting all equipment. Image shown may differ from your TV. HD RECEIVER SETUP This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure
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RS-232C IN AV IN (SERVICE ONLY) USB SERVICE ONLY EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 16 EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP Component Connection 1. How to connect COMPONENT IN ( ) Connect the video outputs Y, PB, PR of the DVD to the VIDEO AUDIO 1 C CO OM MP PO ON NE EN NT T IIN N V VIID DE EO O 1 1 or 2 2 jacks on the TV. 2 Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). L R 1 Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the 2 VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO C CO OM MP PO ON
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EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP AV IN USB SERVICE ONLY Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 17 VCR SETUP Composite (RCA) Connection L R ANT IN S-VIDEO VIDEO 1. How to connect Connect the A AU UD DIIO O/V VIID DE EO O jacks between TV and 1 ANT OUT OUTPUT VCR. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left SWITCH = white, and Audio Right = red) 2. How to use 1 Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the COMPONENT IN ( ) VCR. Refer to the VCR owner’s manual. VIDEO AUDIO 2 Select the A AV V
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WATCHING TV Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 18 WATCHING TV TURNING ON THE TV First, connect power cord correctly. 1 And switch the A AC C p po ow we er r c co on nt tr ro oll s sw wiit tc ch h on TV. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the , IIN NP PU UT T, C CH H ( ( or ) ) button on the TV or press the P PO OW WE ER R, IIN NP PU UT T, D D E E C CH H( ( or ) ), N Nu um mb be er r ( (0 0~9 9) ) button on the remote control. Select t
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WATCHING TV Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 19 CHANNEL SETUP Auto Scan (Auto Tuning) Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list. CHANNEL Move Enter CHANNEL Move Enter Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Channel Edit Channel Edit Processing Auto Tuning... Press ‘Yes’ button to begin auto tuning. 23% DTV Channel 8 DTV : 0 Found Channel(s) ATV : 0 Found Channel(s) Yes Next(TV) No Close 1 Select
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WATCHING TV Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 20 WATCHING TV FAVORITE CHANNEL SETUP Your TV's OSD (On Screen Display) may differ slightly from what is shown in this manual. Favorite Channels are a convenient feature that lets you quickly select channels of your choice without waiting for the TV to select all the in-between channels. F FA AV V To tune to a favorite channel, press the (Favorite) button repeatedly. 1 1 23 P Q.Menu A 45 6 or Select your desired channel. G CH E 78 9 0 16:9 Aspect
