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Page 2 - FCC NOTICE; • A Class B digital device; The responsible party for this device compliance is:; WARNING; a r n i n g / C a u t i o n

206-4022 2 Plasma TV Warning/Caution WARNING/CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user t...

Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s

Owner’s Manual 3 Safety Instructions 206-4022 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet orsheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use a...

Page 4 - wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or

4 Plasma TV Safety Instructions 206-4022 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damag...

Page 5 - Introduction; Operation; C o n t e n t s; S e t u p a n d O p e r a t i o n C h e c k l i s t

Owner’s Manual 5 Contents 206-4022 After reading this manual, keep it handy for future reference. Warning/Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4 Introduction Controls . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 6 - I n t r o d u c t i o n; 60° - Wide angle range of vision

6 Plasma TV Introduction 206-4022 I n t r o d u c t i o n I n t r o d u c t i o n What is a Plasma Display Panel (PDP)? A plasma display panel is the latest display technology and the best way to achieve flat panel displays with excellent image qualityand large screen sizes that are easily viewable....

Page 7 - C o n t r o l s; F r o n t P a n e l C o n t r o l s; POWER Button; MENU Button

Owner’s Manual 7 Introduction 206-4022 - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV. C o n t r o l s C o n t r o l s F r o n t P a n e l C o n t r o l s F r o n t P a n e l C o n t r o l s TV/VIDEO MENU VOL CH POWER Button Remote Control Sen...

Page 8 - C o n n e c t i o n O p t i o n s; B a c k C o n n e c t i o n P a n e l

8 Plasma TV Introduction 206-4022 C o n n e c t i o n O p t i o n s C o n n e c t i o n O p t i o n s R S-VIDEO VIDEO L / MONO AUDIO FRONT A/V INPUT RS-232C INPUT (CONTROL/SERVICE) AUDIO R L DVI INPUT COMPONENT2 INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO INPUT RGB INPUT VIDEO HDMI /DVI COMPONENT INPUT 1 R L (MONO) CABLE AN...

Page 9 - Installing Batteries; R e m o t e C o n t r o l K e y F u n c t i o n s

Owner’s Manual 9 206-4022 Introduction - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. MODE DAY - DAY + FLASHBK TIMER FREEZE TV INPUT TV/VIDEO EXIT GUIDE CC TV INPUT • Rotates the input mode between Antenna and Cable. • Video, Front Video, Component 1-2, RGB- DTV (or ...

Page 11 - Joining the TV assembly to the wall to protect the set tumbling; I n s t a l l a t i o n; I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s; A c c e s s o r i e s

Owner’s Manual 11 206-4022 Installation Owner’s Manual 1.5V 1.5V Batteries Power Cord MODE DAY - DAY + FLASHBK TIMER TV INPUT TV/VIDEO EXIT GUIDE CC 75 Ω Round Cable Ensure that the following accessories are included with your plasma display. If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealerwher...

Page 12 - GROUNDING; a l l M o u n t : H o r i z o n t a l i n s t a l l a t i o n; D e s k t o p P e d e s t a l I n s t a l l a t i o n

12 Plasma TV 206-4022 Installation GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possibleelectric shock. If grounding methods are not possible, have a qualifiedelectrician install a separate circuit breaker. Do not try to ground theunit by connecting it to telephone wires, light...

Page 13 - Analog and Digital TV signals provided on antenna; E x t e r n a l E q u i p m e n t C o n n e c t i o n s; A n t e n n a o r C a b l e C o n n e c t i o n

Owner’s Manual 13 206-4022 Installation - Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connections- For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. 1. Analog and Digital TV signals provided on antenna 2. Analog and Digital TV signals provided on cable CABLE ANTENNA AC ...

Page 14 - Connection Option 1; V C R S e t u p; VCR Rear; Analog and Digital TV signals provided on cable and antenna

14 Plasma TV 206-4022 Installation - To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV- Use the ISM Method (on the Option menu) feature to avoid having a fixed image remain on the screen for a long period of time. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed im...

Page 15 - Component Input ports; How to connect; How to use; Component 1; E x t e r n a l; DVD; or

Owner’s Manual 15 206-4022 Installation • Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the compo-nent input ports as shown below. How to connect Connect the audio and video cables from the external equip-ment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in thefigure...

Page 16 - H D S T B S e t u p; Setup; Caution

16 Plasma TV 206-4022 Installation - 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 as shown below. - This TV supports HDCP (Hi...

Page 17 - P C S e t u p

Owner’s Manual 17 206-4022 <When the PC supports DVI> How to connect 1. Connect the PC to HDMI/DVI port of this TV with an HDMI-to-DVI cable(not supplied with this product). 2. If the PC(or the sound card of the PC) has a fiber optic digital audio output connector, connect the PC's audio outpu...

Page 18 - D i g i t a l; M o n i t o r O u t S e t u p

18 Plasma TV 206-4022 Installation Send the TV’s audio to external audio equipment (stereo system) viathe Digital Audio Output (Optical) port. How to connect 1. Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV Digital Audio (Optical) Output port. 2. Connect the other end of the optical cable to the dig...

Page 19 - How To Use; H D M I

Owner’s Manual 19 206-4022 Installation - HDMI TM , the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing." - This TV can receive the High-Definition Multimedia Interface(HDMI) or the Digital Visual Interface(DVI).- This TV supports HDCP(...

Page 20 - Cable sample; R e f e r e n c e

20 Plasma TV 206-4022 Installation Cable sample HDMI Cable (not supplied with the product) HDMI to DVI Cable (not supplied with the product) Fiber Optic Digital Audio Cable(not supplied with the product) Analog Audio Cable(RCA type)(not supplied with the product) Analog Audio Cable(Stereo to RCA typ...

Page 21 - In This Mode, the Supported TV SET Resolution Specification

Owner’s Manual 21 206-4022 Installation How to use 1. Connect the HDMI/DVI Source Devices(DVD Player or Set Top Box or PC) and the TV SET.2. Turn on the display by pressing the POWER button on the TV SET and HDMI/DVI Source Devices remote control.3. Select HDMI/DVI Input source in input source optio...

Page 22 - T V S e t u p; O n - s c r e e n M e n u s L a n g u a g e S e l e c t i o n; O p e r a t i o n; u r n i n g t h e T V O n

22 Plasma TV Operation 206-4022 1. First, connect power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV switches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the , TV / VIDEO , CH ( D / E ) button on the TV or press the POWER , TV INPUT , TV / VIDEO , CH ( D / E ) , Number (0 ~ 9) button on the remo...

Page 23 - E Z S c a n ( C h a n n e l S e a r c h ); M a n u a l S c a n; S e t u p M e n u O p t i o n s

Owner’s Manual 23 Operation 206-4022 - Automatically finds all channels available through antenna or cable inputs, and stores them in memory on the channel list.- Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes.- A password is required to gain access to EZ Scan menu if the Lock System i...

Page 24 - C h a n n e l E d i t

24 Plasma TV Operation 206-4022 - Create two different types of channel lists in memory: “Custom List” and “Favorite List” from the default channel list created from the EZ Scan channelsearch. - A Custom List can be created by toggling each channel on or off with ENTER button. The channels in the Cu...

Page 25 - I n p u t S o u r c e

Owner’s Manual 25 206-4022 Operation - Change the picture source so you can watch your TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other devices that are connected to your TV. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the SETUP menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select In...

Page 26 - E Z P i c t u r e; i d e o M e n u O p t i o n s

26 Plasma TV 206-4022 - Use to quickly reset all the Video menu options to their original factory preset values. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the VIDEO menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Video Reset . 3. Press the G button to reset the Vid...

Page 27 - E Z S o u n d; Custom; A u d i o L a n g u a g e; A u d i o M e n u O p t i o n s

Owner’s Manual 27 206-4022 Operation - Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broad- casting station. 1. Press the EZ SOUND button repeatedly to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below: Custom (your own settings), Normal , Stadium , News , Music , and Theat...

Page 28 - F r o n t S u r r o u n d

28 Plasma TV 206-4022 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the AUDIO menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select TV Speaker . 3. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select On or Off . 4. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU b...

Page 29 - B r o a d c a s t s S e t u p

Owner’s Manual 29 Operation 206-4022 1. Use the SAP button to select your desired MTS mode in a analog signal. Each time you press the SAP button, Mono , Stereo , or SAP appear in turn. • If other languages are available on the digital signal, select them with the SAP button. 2. Press EXIT button to...

Page 30 - i m e r S e t u p; i m e M e n u O p t i o n s

30 Plasma TV 206-4022 Operation - Timer function operates only if the current time has been set.- Off-Timer function overrides On-Timer function if they are both set to the same time.- The TV must be in standby mode for the On-Timer to work.- If you do not press any button within 2 hours after the T...

Page 31 - A u t o O f

Owner’s Manual 31 206-4022 Operation A u t o O f A u t o O f f f - If set to on and there is no input signal, the TV turns off automatically after 10 minutes. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the TIME menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Auto Of...

Page 32 - A s p e c t R a t i o C o n t r o l; RATIO; Cinema 3:2 Mode Setup; MENU; O p t i o n M e n u F e a t u r e s

32 Plasma TV 206-4022 Operation A s p e c t R a t i o C o n t r o l A s p e c t R a t i o C o n t r o l - Lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture format. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:...

Page 33 - e x t; Analog Broadcasting System Captions; C a p t i o n

Owner’s Manual 33 206-4022 Operation C a p t i o n / T C a p t i o n / T e x t e x t Analog Broadcasting System Captions - Select a caption mode for displaying captioning information if provided on a program.- Analog caption displays information at any position on the screen.- Text displays informat...

Page 34 - C a p t i o n O p t i o n

34 Plasma TV 206-4022 Operation C a p t i o n O p t i o n C a p t i o n O p t i o n - Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the OPTION menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Caption Option . ...

Page 35 - L o w P o w e r; EXIT

Owner’s Manual 35 206-4022 L o w P o w e r L o w P o w e r - Low power reduces the plasma display power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the OPTION menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select Low Power . 3. Press the G button and then use ...

Page 36 - V-Chip rating and categories; L o c k M e n u O p t i o n s

36 Plasma TV 206-4022 Operation Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station.The default setting is to allow all programs to be...

Page 37 - P a r e n t a l L o c k S e t u p; Set Password

Owner’s Manual 37 206-4022 Operation P a r e n t a l L o c k S e t u p P a r e n t a l L o c k S e t u p 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the LOCK menu. Then, press the G button • The TV is set up with the initial password “0-0-0-0”. 2. Use the D / E button to choose from...

Page 38 - C a b l e m e n u o p t i o n s; C a b l e C A R D

38 Plasma TV Operation C a b l e m e n u o p t i o n s C a b l e m e n u o p t i o n s - The Cable sub menu displays when inserting the CableCARD TM to the TV. - The CableCARD TM type is Motorola, Scientific Atlanta (SA), or SCM etc. The OSD (On screen display) is different from your TV according to...

Page 39 - C a b l e C h a n n e l L i s t

Owner’s Manual 39 Operation - If an emergency situation occurs during watching the TV/DTV/CATV/CADTV, you can receive a message from cable TV service provider(s). - When receiving an emergency message, the message is displayed on the screen as shown below or the channel is changed automatically to a...

Page 40 - R e m o t e C o n t r o l; ENTER

40 Plasma TV Operation 206-4022 R e m o t e C o n t r o l R e m o t e C o n t r o l EPG (Electronic Program Guide)(In DTV mode) - This system has an Electronic Program Guide (EPG) to help your navigation through all the possible viewing options.- The EPG supplies information such as program listings...

Page 42 - EZ Mute

42 Plasma TV Operation 206-4022 - Nothing to do with Caption on/Off using MUTE button, the mode selected Caption/Text is to be displayed. - When you repeatedly press the MUTE button, the sound mode is changed in turn. (Refer to the picture below) Note: EZ Mute does not operate in Component/RGB/HDMI/...

Page 43 - ADJUST; Screen Setup for PC mode

Owner’s Manual 43 Operation 206-4022 • When RGB connect to PC input and select the RGB-PC, this function is used.• When HDMI/DVI connect to PC input and select HDMI/DVI input, this function is used.• In RGB-DTV mode, SIZE and PHASE is not available. •After connecting RGB-PC or HDMI/DVI to PC input a...

Page 44 - y p e o f C o n n e c t o r D - S u b 9 - P i n M a l e; E x t e r n a l C o n t r o l D e v i c e S e t u p; R S - 2 3 2 C S e t u p; PC

44 Plasma TV 206-4022 External Control Device Setup No. Pin Name 1 No connection 2 RXD (Receive data) 3 TXD (Transmit data) 4 DTR (DTE side ready) 5 GND 6 DSR (DCE side ready) 7 RTS (Ready to send) 8 CTS (Clear to send) 9 No Connection 1 5 6 9 2354678 RXD TXD GND DTR DSR RTSCTS TXD RXD GND DSR DTR C...

Page 45 - S e t I D; r a n s m i s s i o n / R e c e i v i n g P r o t o c o l; C o m m a n d R e f e r e n c e L i s t

Owner’s Manual 45 206-4022 External Control Device Setup S e t I D S e t I D Use this function to specify a monitor ID number. Refer to ‘Real Data Mapping’. See page 46. • Baud rate : 9600 bps (UART)• Data length : 8 bits• Parity : None * Use a crossed (reverse) cable. • Stop bit : 1 bit• Communicat...

Page 50 - H o w t o C o n n e c t; I R C o d e s

50 Plasma TV 206-4022 IR Codes G Connect your wired remote control to the Remote Control port on the TV. G Output waveform Single pulse, modulated with 37.917KHz signal at 455KHz G Configuration of frame G Repeat code G Lead code • 1st frame Low custom code Lead code High custom code Data code Data ...

Page 51 - Function

Owner’s Manual 51 206-4022 IR Codes 0B0F08C4C5790E10 ~ 194C1A0965020300011EAA39404107064443524D5B650ACBD65AD0BFD4D5D7C67677AF R/C ButtonR/C ButtonR/C Button (Power On/Off)Discrete IR Code (Only Power On)Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off)R/C ButtonR/C ButtonR/C ButtonR/C ButtonR/C ButtonR/C ButtonR/C ...

Page 52 - P r o g r a m m i n g a c o d e i n t o a r e m o t e m o d e; P r o g r a m m i n g t h e R e m o t e; POWER; MUTE

52 Plasma TV 206-4022 Programming the Remote G The remote is a multi-brand or a universal remote. It can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers.Note that the remote may not control all models of other brands. P r o g r a m m i n g a c o d e i n t o a r e m o...

Page 53 - P r o g r a m m i n g C o d e s; V C R s

Owner’s Manual 53 206-4022 Programming Codes P r o g r a m m i n g C o d e s P r o g r a m m i n g C o d e s V C R s V C R s C A C A T V T V AIWA 034 AKAI 016 043 046 124125 146 AMPRO 072 ANAM 031 033 103 AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 039 043 BROKSONIC 035 037 129 CANON 028 031 033 CAPEHART 108 CRAIG 003 0...

Page 54 - A u d i o; H D S T B

54 Plasma TV 206-4022 Programming Codes A u d i o A u d i o APEX DIGITAL 022 DENON 020 014 GE 005 006 HARMAN KARDON 027JVC 012 LG 001 010 016 025 MAGNAVOX 013 MARANTZ 024 MITSUBISHI 002 NAD 023 ONKYO 008 017 PANASONIC 003 009 PHILIPS 013 PIONEER 004 026 PROCEED 021 PROSCAN 005 006 RCA 005 006 SAMSUN...

Page 55 - VOLUME; r o u b l e s h o o t i n g C h e c k l i s t

Owner’s Manual 55 206-4022 Troubleshooting Checklist No output from one of the speakers • Adjust Balance in the AUDIO menu. (Refer to p.27) Unusual sound from inside the TV • A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in an unusual noise when the plasma display is turned on or off and do...

Page 56 - C l e a n i n g t h e S c r e e n; M a i n t e n a n c e

56 Plasma TV 206-4022 Maintenance 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 thescreen. 2. Make sure the exc...

Page 57 - P r o d u c t S p e c i f i c a t i o n s; MODELS

Owner’s Manual 57 206-4022 Specification P r o d u c t S p e c i f i c a t i o n s P r o d u c t S p e c i f i c a t i o n s • The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. MODELS AC100-240V ~ 50/60Hz NTSC-M, ATSC, 64 & 256 QAM VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 6...

Page 60 - TO CONTACT ZENITH BY MAIL:; BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE:

TO CONTACT ZENITH BY MAIL: LG Customer Interactive Center 201 James Record Road Huntsville, Alabama 35824 http://www.zenithservice.com BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE: ● Please check your operating guide – you may avoid a service call. ● Please have your product model number, serial number and the date o...