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Zenith P42W22 Owner's Manual - Pc Mode Adjustments

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Manual is about: PLASMA DISPLAY PANEL

Summary of P42W22

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    Plasma displa y p anel on/off input select volume p/no : 3828va0296l (nf01dc) plasma displa y p anel 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 sp...

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    On/off input select volume warning to reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, do not expose this prod- uct to rain or moisture. Power supply cord/appliance coupler is used as the main disconnect device, and as such shall be easily accessible after installation. Colored dots on the screen a pdp (...

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    Keep this manual with monitor for future easy reference table of contents first step warnings ..............................................................4 safety instructions........................................5 monitor overview front panel controls ..............................................

  • Page 4: Warnings

    4 warnings 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 “dan...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    5 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others 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 sh...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    6 safety instructions the openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila- tion is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have bee...

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    7 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. ...

  • Page 8: Front Panel Controls

    8 front panel controls on/off on/off input select volume input select volume main power button input select button power standby indicator illuminates red in standby mode. Illuminates green when the monitor is turned on. Sub power button volume ( f f , g g ) buttons remote control sensor front panel...

  • Page 9: Connection Panel Overview

    9 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others connection panel overview p y p (+) ( ) (+) ( ) ac input b r y (+) ( ) (+) ( ) p p component(480i/480p/720p/1080i) (dvd/dtv input) rgb-dtv input (480p/720p/1080i) b r rgb-pc input (...

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    10 remote control key functions/accessories - when using the remote control aim it at the remote control sensor on the monitor. Power on mute 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 video/pc menu up down vol vol enter 0 sleep system off pip input select ratio freeze easy sound position apc power on button sleep button (r...

  • Page 11: Accessories

    11 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others video/pc button on the remote control each press of this button changes the mode as shown below. S-video component video rgb as mark monitor 1.5v 1.5v accessories d-sub 15 pin cabl...

  • Page 12: Monitor Installation

    12 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 ins...

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    13 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others 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.) • ...

  • Page 14: Vcr Setup

    14 vcr setup tip • to avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance (20 inches or more) between the vcr and monitor. S-video out in (r) audio (l) video back panel of vcr - as shown below, when connecting the monitor to a vcr, match the colors of av input jacks on the monitor with th...

  • Page 15: To Watch Vcr

    15 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others p y p (+) ( ) (+) ( ) ac input b r y (+) ( ) (+) ( ) p p component(480i/480p/720p/1080i) (dvd/dtv input) rgb-dtv input (480p/720p/1080i) b r rgb-pc input (vga/svga/xga) external sp...

  • Page 16: Cable Tv Setup

    16 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. Tv vcr rf cable (r) audio (l) video y (+) ( ) (+) ( ) external sp...

  • Page 17: External Av Source Setup

    17 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others y (+) ( ) (+) ( ) external speaker(8 Ω ) r l r audio video (mono) l p p component(480i/480p/720p/1080i) (dvd/dtv input) b r rgb-dtv input rgb-pc input (vga/svga/xga) (480p/720p/108...

  • Page 18: Dvd Setup

    18 dvd setup • connect dvd video outputs to y, p b , p r of component (480i/480p/720p/1080i) (dvd/dtv input) and audio inputs to audio jacks of av input. How to connect a dvd (digital video disk player) how to use • turn on the dvd player, and insert a dvd. • use the video/pc button on the monitor's...

  • Page 19: Dtv Setup

    19 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others 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-...

  • Page 20: Pc Setup

    20 pc setup - show your computer’s image on the monitor. • turn the pc on and press on/off button on the monitor, to go to standby mode. Then press button on the monitor or press power on on the remote control. • use the video/pc button on the remote control to select the rgb source. • set the resol...

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    21 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others tip • synchronization input form: signals are separate. Monitor display specifications 640x350 640x400 31.468 70.09 37.861 85.08 31.469 70.08 37.927 85.03 31.469 59.94 35.000 66.66...

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    22 3 2 pc mode feature check (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. 1 press the menu button to show a menu on screen. Press the vol ( g ) button and then use the up/down or vol...

  • Page 23: Pc Mode Adjustments

    23 safety instructions monitor overview basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others connections 1 3 pc mode adjustments use the up/down button to select screen and then press the vol ( g ) button. If picture needs to be adjusted more after auto adjustment, you can manually ad...

  • Page 24: Pc Mode Adjustments

    24 3 2 1 use the up/down button to select screen and then press the vol ( g ) button. Adjusting horizontal / vertical position manually ready use the up/down button to select v-posi- tion or h-position and then press the vol ( g ) button. • the adjustment range of v-position is -50 ~ +50. • the adju...

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    25 safety instructions monitor overview basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others connections 3 2 1 use the up/down button to select screen and then press the vol ( g ) button. Picture phase adjustments ready • if the picture isn’t clear after auto adjustment and especially...

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    26 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; 640x4...

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    27 safety instructions monitor overview basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others connections selecting a source input signal press the input select button repeatedly in pip mode. • each time you press input select button, you toggle between video , s-video and component . ...

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    28 3 2 1 use the up/down buttons to select pip and then press the vol ( g ) button. Ready use the up/down button to select sound select and then press the vol ( g ) button. • each time you press the up/down button, you toggle between sound [ m ] or sound [ s ]. Use the up/down buttons to select main...

  • Page 29: Remote Control Setup

    29 safety instructions monitor overview basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others connections remote control setup installing batteries • open the battery compartment cover on the back of the remote control and insert the batteries with correct polarity, match “+” with “+”,...

  • Page 30: Turning On The Monitor

    30 turning on the monitor 3 2 1 2 1 - when using the remote control, aim it at its sensor on the monitor. Turning on the monitor just after installation turning on the monitor (power cord is still connected) plug power cord into power outlet correctly. Press the main on/off button on the monitor. At...

  • Page 31: Menu Language Selection

    31 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others menu language selection 3 2 1 ready use the up/down button to select lan- guage and then press the vol ( g ) button. Use the up/down button to select the desired language. Press th...

  • Page 32: Checking Features

    32 1 3 2 press the menu button. Press the up/down button. • each press will cycle through the menus shown below. Checking features use the vol ( g ) button to select menu option to adjust, and then use the up/down or vol buttons to adjust the selected option. • press the enter button to exit. Apc g ...

  • Page 33: Setting Sleep Timer

    33 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others setting sleep timer sleep timer turns the monitor after the preset time expires use the sleep button to set a sleep time. Each time you press the sleep button, the time setting tim...

  • Page 34: Auto Picture Control

    34 2 1 apc (auto picture control) press the apc button. Press the apc or vol buttons to select the picture appearance setup. • each press of vol buttons selects the menu option as shown below. • you can also select clear , soft or user in the pic- ture menu. User refers to adjustments made to the pi...

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    35 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others 2 1 ready example : changing the contrast. Use the up/down button to select con- trast and then press the vol ( g ) button. • adjust brightness , color , tint and sharpness in the ...

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    36 drp (digital reality picture) drp improves image outlines in dark screens. 3 1 ready use the up/down button to select drp and then press the vol ( g ) button. Press the enter button to exit. Apc g drp g contrast 100 g brightness 50 g color 50 g tint 0 g sharpness 50 g clear soft picture drp 2 use...

  • Page 37: Adjusting Sound

    37 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others adjusting sound manual setting 2 1 ready example adjustment: treble use the up/down buttons to select treble and then press the vol ( g ) button. • adjust bass and balance in the s...

  • Page 38: Auto Sound Control

    38 auto sound control 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. 1 press the easy sound button. 2 use the easy sound or vol buttons ...

  • Page 39: Avl (Auto Volume Leveler)

    39 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer special features others picture & sound avl (auto volume leveler) avl maintains a consistent volume level; even if you change channels. 3 1 ready use the up/down button to select avl and then press the vol ( g ) button. ...

  • Page 40: Using Still Function

    40 using still function 1 2 press the freeze button. • the image displayed is frozen (stilled). • the sub picture is stilled in pip mode. • in pip mode, the sub (inset) picture is frozen. Moving image still (frozen) image to return to normal viewing, press the freeze button again. Tip • if a still p...

  • Page 41: Using The Screen Options

    41 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others 3 2 1 ready use the up/down button to select screen and then press the vol ( g ) button. Use the up/down buttons to select tv or vcr . • select the vcr option if watching a vcr. • ...

  • Page 42: Adjusting Osd Transparency

    42 adjusting osd transparency makes the menu backgrounds clear or opaque 3 2 1 ready use the up/down button to select transparency and then press the vol ( g ) button. Use the vol buttons to adjust osd transparency. • the transparency adjustment range is 1 ~ 4. Press the enter button to remove menu ...

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    43 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others ready press the menu button and then press the up/down button to select the special menu. Press the vol ( g ) button. Color temperature adjustments 3 2 1 press the up/down button t...

  • Page 44: Setting Picture Format

    44 setting picture format use the ratio button to select the desired picture format. • you can also select the 16:9 , 4:3 , or zoom option using the special menu. • each time you press ratio or vol buttons, you cycle through 16:9 , 4:3 , and zoom . Arc f 16 : 9 g 16:9 4:3 zoom arc f 4 : 3 g arc f zo...

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    45 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others - 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. P y p (+) ( ) (+) ( ) a...

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    46 external control device setup type of connector : d-sub 9-pin male * use a null modem cable. Wire the 7-wire cable so that each pair of data lines cross between the two devices. These data line pairs are rxd (receive data) and txd (transmit data), dtr (dte side ready) and dsr (dce side ready), an...

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    47 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others 1 use the up/down buttons to select set id and then press the vol ( g ) button. • once set id is selected, use the vol button to choose a monitor id number. Set id ready press the ...

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    48 external control device setup communication parameters command reference list - the rs-232c input jack is used to control the monitor’s functions using an external control device. • baud rate : 2400 bps (uart) • data length : 8 bits • parity : none • stop bit : 1 bit • communication code : ascii ...

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    49 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others 01. Power (command:p) g to control power on/off of the monitor. Transmission data 0 : power off 1 : power on * example : power on for set id no.3. Type : p 3 1 ‘0x0d’ [p][ ][set id...

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    50 external control device setup * real data mapping 0 : step 0 a : step 10 f : step 15 10 : step 16 64 : step 100 06. Volume control (command:v) g to adjust volume. You can also adjust volume with the volume buttons on remote control. Transmission data min : 0 ~ max : 64 * refer to ‘real data mappi...

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    51 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others 12. Osd select (command:d) g to select osd (on screen display) on/off. Transmission * the remote control and monitor front panel controls (except main power) are not operable when ...

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    52 external control device setup * component source only works in 480i input signal. 16. Pip sound select (command:u) g to select main or sub (inset) sound for pip. You can also select sound select in pip on the special menu. Transmission [u][ ][set id][ ][data][cr] acknowledgement data 0 : main pic...

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    53 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others maintenance 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 ...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting Checklist

    54 no output from one of the speakers • adjust balance in the sound menu. (refer to p.37) • is speaker connected? Troubleshooting checklist no picture & no sound • check whether the monitor is turned on. • power cord inserted into wall power outlet? • plug another product’s power cord into the wall ...

  • Page 55: Product Specifications

    55 safety instructions monitor overview connections basic operation sleep timer picture & sound special features others product specifications model width (inches / mm) height (inches / mm) depth (inches / mm) weight (pounds / kg) power requirement resolution color p42w22, p42w22b, p42w22h 41.6 / 10...

  • Page 56: Plasma

    Plasma displa y p anel on/off input select volume p/no : 3828va0296l (nf01dc) plasma displa y p anel 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 sp...