Installaton and Operatng Gude HodelNumber I Z42PQ20 PLASHATV To vew the extended verson of owner's manual that contans the advanced features of ths TV set, vst our webste at http://www.enthservce.com Ths product qualfes for ENERGY STAR n the "factory default (Home mode)" settng. Changng the factory default pcture settng or enablng other features wll ncrease power consumpton that could exceed -- the lmts necessary to qualty for Energy Star ratng. enth (0 Copyrght 2009, LG Electroncs USA, Inc,
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 2 S]% t r WARNING / CAUTION WARNING / CAUTION To prevent fre or shock haards, do not expose ths product to ran or mosture. Class B dgtal devce Ths equpment has been tested and found to comply wth the lmts for a Class B dgtal devce, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These lmts are desgned to provde reasonable protecton aganst harmful nterference n a resdental nstallaton. Ths equpment generates, uses and can radate rado frequency energy and, f not nstalled and used n accordance wth the nstructons, may cause harmful nterference to rado communcatons. However, there s no guarantee that nterference wll not occur n a partcular nstallaton. If ths equpment does cause harmful nterference to rado or televson recepton, whch can be determned by turnng the equpment off and on, the user s encouraged to try to correct the nterference by one or more of the followng measures: - Reorent or relocate the recevng antenna. - ncrease the separaton between the equpment and recever. - Connect the equpment to an outlet on a crcut dfferent from that to whch the recever s connected. -Consult the dealer or an experenced rado/tv techncan for help. Ths remnder s provded to call the CATV system nstaller's attenton to Artcle 820-40 of the Natonal Electrc Code (U.S.A.). The code provdes gudelnes for proper groundng and, n partcular, specfes that the cable ground shall be connected to the _roundng system of the buldng, as close to the pont of the cable entry as practcal. Ths devce comples wth part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operaton s subject to the followng two condtons: (1) Ths devce may not cause (harmful) nterference, and (2) ths devce must accept any nterference receved, ncludng nterference that may cause undesred operaton (of the devce). Any changes or modfcatons not expressly approved by the party responsble for complance could vod the user's authorty to operate the equpment. Do not attempt to modfy ths product n any way wthout wrtten authoraton from LG Electroncs. Unauthored modfcaton could vod the user's authorty to operate ths product 2... 4:,,,,,_-,,,I... \j/
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 3 ST'_ t r SAF TY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these nstructons. Keep these nstructons. Heed all warnngs. Follow all nstructons. Do not use ths apparatus near water. @ Use only wth the cart, stand, trpod, bracket, or table specfed by the manufacturer, or sold wth the apparatus. When a cart s used, use cauton when movng the cart/apparatus combnaton to avod njury from tp-over. Clean only wth dry cloth. Do not block any ventlaton openngs. Install n accordance wth the manufacturer's nstructons. Unplug ths apparatus durng lghtng storms or when unusedfor long perods of tme. O Do not nstall near any heat sources such as radators, heat regsters, stoves, or other apparatus (ncludng amplfers)that produce heat. Refer all servcng to qualfed servce personnel. Servcng s requred when the apparatus has been damaged n any way, such as powersupply cord or plug s damaged, lqud has been splled or objects have fallen nto the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to ran or mosture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. @ @ Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polared or groundng-type plug. A polared plug has two blades wth one wder than the other. A groundng type plug has two blades and a thrd groundng prong, The wde blade or the thrd prong are provded for your safety. If the provded plug does not ft nto your outlet, consult an electrcan for replacement of the obsolete o Protect the power cord from beng walked on or pnched partcularly at plugs, convenence receptacles, and the pont where they ext from the apparatus. Only the manufacturer. use atsachments/accessores specfed by Never touch ths apparatus or antenna durng a thunder or lghtng storm. When mountng a TV on the wall, make sure not to nstall the TV by the hangng power and sgnal cables on the back of the TV. Do fall not nto allow the product, an mpact and shock do not or any drop objects onto the to screen wth somethng. CAUTION concernng the Power Cord: It s recommend that applances be placed upon a dedcated crcut; that s, a sngle outlet crcut whch powers only that applance and has no addtonal outlets or branch crcuts. Check the specfcaton page of ths owner's manual to be certan. Do not connect too many applances to the same AC power outlet as ths could result n fre or electrc shock. 3... P,,,_-,,,,,1... \j/
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 4 /]% t r SAFETY+NSTRUCT+ONS Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damaged wall outlets, extenson cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wre nsulaton are dangerous. Any of these condtons could result n electrc shock or fre. Perodcally examne the cord of your applance, and f ts appearance ndcates damage or deteroraton, unplug t, dscontnue use of the applance, and have the cord replaced wth an exact replacement part by an authored servcer. Protect the power cord from physcal or mechancal abuse, such as beng twsted, knked, pnched, closed n a door, or walked upon. Paypartcular attenton to plugs, wall outlets, and the pont where the cord exts the applance. Do not make the TV wth the power cord plugged n. Do not use a damaged or loose power cord. Be sure do grasp the plug when unpluggng the power cord. Do not pun-on the power cord to unplug the TV. @ ANTENNAS Outdoor antenna groundng If an outdoor antenna s nstalled, follow the precautons below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located n the vcnty ot overhead power lnes or other electrc lght or power crcuts, or where t can come n contact wth such power lnes or crcuts as death or serous njury can occur. Be sure the antenna system s grounded so as to provde some protecton aganst voltage surges and bult-up statc charges. Secton 810 of the Natonal Electrcal Code (NEC) n the U.S.A. provdes nformaton wth respect to proper groundng of the mast and supportng structure, groundng of the lead-n wre to an antenna dscharge unt, se of groundng conductors, locaton of antenna dscharge unt, connecton to groundng electrodes and requrements for the groundng electrode. Antenna _roundnp_ accordnl_ to the Natonal E'lectrcal _:ode, ANSI7NFPA 70 @ @ @ WARNING - To reduce the rsk of fre or electrcal shock, do not expose ths product to ran, mosture or other lquds. Do not touch the TV wth wet hands. Do not nstall ths product near flammable objects such as gasolne or candles or expose the TV to drect ar condtonng. Do not expose to drppng or splashng and do not place objects flled wth lquds, such as vases, cups, etc. on or over the apparatus (e.g. on shelves above the unt). GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the earth ground wre to prevent possble electrc shock (.e. a TV wth a three-prong grounded AC plug must be connected to a three-prong grounde8 AC outlet). If groundng methods are not possble, have a qualfed electrcan nstall a separate crcut breaker. Do not try to _;round the unt by connectng t to telephone w_res,lghtenng rods, or gas ppes. @ Equ Pnce de rnse & la terre _o-- Fl d entrbe d anlenne (secton 810-20 du NE_ Conducteur ms & la tel (secton 810-21 du NE{ _ D_charge d antenne NEC: Natonal Electrcal Code Pnce de mse & la tern Systeme d _ectrode de rase & la terre (arlc secton H du NEC) Cleanng When cleanng, unplug the power cord and scrub gently wth a soft cloth to prevent scratchng. Do not spray water or other lquds drectly on the TV as electrc shock may occur. Do not clean wth chemcals such as alcohol, thnners or benene. Movng Make sure the product s turned off, unplugged and all cables have been removed. It may take 2 or more people to carry larger TVs. Do not press aganst or put stress on the front panel of the TV. Ventlaton Install your TV where there s proper ventlaton. Do not nstall n a confned space such as a bookcase. Do not cover the product wth cloth or other materals (e.g.) plastc whle plugged n. Do not nstall n excessvely dusty places. I Short-crcut Breaker Power Supply ffyou smell smoke or other odors comng from the TV or hear strange sounds, unplug the power cord contact an authored servce center. DISCONNECTING DEVICE FROM MAINS Mans plug s the dsconnectng devce. The plug must reman readly operabre. Do not press strongly upon the panel wth hand or sharp object such as nal, pencl or pen, or make a scratch on t. 4 As long as ths unt s connected to the AC wall outlet, t s not dsconnected from the AC spowersource even fyou turn off ths unt by WITCH. (Some models) Keep the product away from drect sunlght.... 4:--,_-,-I... \j/
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 5 t r WARNING / CAUTION... 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...3 To vew the extended verson of owner's manual.. S Accessores... 6 Front Panel Informaton... 7 Back Panel Informaton... 8 Stand Instructon... 9 Desktop Pedestal Installaton... 10 Swvel Stand... 10 Cable Arrangement... 10 Remote Control Functons... 11 VESA Wall Mountng... 12 Securng the TV to the wall to prevent fallng When the TV s used on a stand... 13 Antenna or Cable Connecton... 14 Turnng On the TV... 18 Channel Selecton... 18 Volume Adjustment... 18 Channel Setup... 19 Favorte channel setup... 20 Favorte channel lst... 20 Intal Settng... 21 Quck Menu... 22 On-Screen Menus Selecton... 22 Troubleshootng... 25 Mantenance... 27 Product Specfcatons... 28 Chld Safety... 30 HD Recever Setup... 15 DVD Setup... 16 VCR Setup... 17 TO VIEW THE EXTENDED VERSION OF OWNER'S MANUAL FEATURESOF THIS TV S_'_E_ srs@s atrad... k of SRS Labs, nc. _T_ u's"u_'round XT technology s ncorporated under TruSurround T lcense from SRS Labs, Inc. Manufactured under lcense from Dolby Laboratores. "Dolby "and the double-d symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratores. Hgh-defnton televson. Hgh-resoluton dgtal I_V televson broadcast and playback syst... posed of roughlya mllonor morepxels,16:9aspect-rato screens,andac3dgtal audo.a subsetof dgtal televson, HDTVformatsnclude1080and 720p resolutons. HDMI, the HDMI logo and Hgh-Defnton Multmeda H_B. TM Interf... trad... k... gstered trad... ks of HDMI Lcensng LLC."... P-----,1... \j/
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 6 /A PREPA TON Ensure that the followng accessores are ncluded wth your TV. If an accessory s mssng, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. The accessores ncluded may dffer from the mages below. 0 Owner's Manual Remote Control Batteres Power Cord Protecton Cover (Refer to p. 9) x2 Bolts for stand assembly (Refer to p. 9) Cable (Refer Holder to p.]o) * Wpe spots on the exteror only wth the polshng cloth. When usng the VGA (D-sub 15 Polshng Cloth * Do not wpe roughly when removng stan. Excessve pressure may cause scratch or dscoloraton. pn cable) PC connecton, the user must use shelded sgnal nterface cables wth ferrte cores D-sub 15 pn Cable to mantan standards complance. 6... P,,,_-,,,,,1... \jj
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 7 t r FRONT PANELINFORMATION + Image shown may dffer from your TV. m _> Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby Indcator Illumnates red n standby mode. Illumnates blue when the TV s swtched on. INPUT MENU ENTER VOLUME Button Button Button Buttons CHANNEL Buttons POWER Button \j/
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 8 /T'_ t r PREPARATION BACK PANELINFORMATION -D m @ HDMI IN, HDMI/DVI IN @ ANTENNA/CABLE IN @ @ Dgtal Connecton. Supports HD vdeo and Dgtal audo. Doesn't support 480. Accepts DV vdeo usng an adapter or HDM to DV cable (not ncluded). OPTICAL DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optcal dgtal audo output for use wth amps and home theater systems. Note: In standby mode, ths port doesn't work. COMPONENT IN Analog Connecton. Supports HD. Uses a red, green, and blue cable for vdeo & red and whte for audo. Connect over-the ar sgnals to ths jack. Connect cable sgnals to ths jack. @ AV (Audo/Vdeo) IN Analog composte connecton. Supports standard defnton vdeo only (480). @ USB SERVICE ONLY, RS-252C IN (SERVICE ONLY) Used for software updates. @ Power Cord Socket For operaton wth AC power. Cauton: Never attempt to operate the TV on DC power. 8 \j/
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 9 t r STAND INSTRUCTION _ Image shown may dffer from your TV. Installaton Carefully place the TV screen sde down on a cushoned surface to protect the screen from damage. Detachment 0 Carefully place the TV screen sde down on a cushoned surface to protect the screen from damage. m _> O Assemble the TV as shown. 0 Loose the screws from the TV.,! O Install the 4 screws securely usng the holes n the back of the TV. Detach the stand from the TV. f- /" Protecton Cover After removng the stand, nstall the ncluded protecton cover over the hole for the stand. Press the PROTECTION COVER nto the TV untl 'ou hear t clck. 9... 4:,-,,_.--,I... \j./
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 0 /A t t PREPARATION DESKTOP PEDESTALINSTALLATION _ Image shown may dffer from your TV. For proper ventlaton, allow a clearance of 4 nches on all four sdes from the wall. m 4 nches 4 nches 4 nches SWWELSTAND After nstallng the TV, you can adjust the TV set manually to the left or rght drecton by 20 degrees to sut your vewng poston. \ CABLE ARRANGEMENT _ Image shown may dffer from your TV. After connectng the cables as necessary, nstall CABLE HOLDER as shown and bundle the cables. 10... b,,_---i... \jj
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page /A REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS When usng the remote control, am t at the remote control sensor on the TV. INFO Q.MENU POWER INPUT Dsplays channel nformaton at the top of the screen. Opens the lst of Quck Menu optons. Turns the TV on from standby or offto standby. Rotates through nputs. Also swtches the TV on from standby. m O POWER SAVING Adjusts the Power Savng level. NUMBER button -- (DASH) LIST FLASHBK VOLUME UP /DOWN MUTE CHANNEL UP/DOWN Used to enter a program number for multple program channels such as 2-1,2-2, etc. Dsplays the channel lst. Tunes to the last channel vewed. Adjusts the volume. Swtch the sound on or off. Changes the channel. PAGE UP/DOWN THUMBSTICK (Up/Down/Left Rght/ENTER) Moves from one full set of screen nformaton to the next one. Navgates the on-screen menus and adjusts the system settngs to your preference. MENU RETURN Dsplays the man menu or clears all on-screen dsplays and returns to TV vewng. Allows the user to move return one step n an nteractve applcaton or other user nteracton functon. Color button Blue button have channel edt and channel block functon. The other has no functon. _k FREEZE RATIO FAV Not functonal. Freees the current frame. Changes the aspect rato of the vdeo. Scroll through the programmed Favorte channels. 11... P,,,_-,,,I... \jj l
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 12 /A t t PREPARATION VESA WALL MOUNTING -0 m 7. Install your wall mount on a sold wall perpendcular to the floor. When attachng to other buldng materals, please contact your nearest nstaller. If nstalled on a celng or slanted wall, t may fall and result n severe personal njury. Zenth recommends that wall mountng be performed by a qualfed professonal nstaller. 2: 400,400 M6 4 AW-50PG60MS 12... 4:,,,,,_.,,,,,I... \j/
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 13 /A 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 tppng over (when not usng a wall mount). _ Image shown may dffer from your TV. m We recommend that you set up the TV close to a wall so t cannot fall over f pushed backwards. Addtonally, we recommend that the TV be attached to a wall so t cannot be pulled n a forward drecton, potentally causng njury or damagng the product. Cauton: Please make sure that chldren don't clmb on or hang from the TV. _ nsert the eye-bolts (or TV brackets and bolts) to tghten the product to the wall as shown n the pcture. * If your product has the bolts n the eye-bolts poston before nsertng the eye-bolts, loosen the bolts. * Insert the eye-bolts or TV brackets/bolts and tghten them securely n the upper holes. Secure the wall brackets wth the bolts (sold separately) to the wall. Match the heght of the bracket that s mounted on the wall to the holes n the product. Ensure the eye-bolts or brackets are tghtened securely. _ Use a sturdy rope (sold separately) to te the product. It s safer to te the rope so t becomes horontal between the wall and the product. 13 \jj
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 14 /A PREPARATION _ To prevent damage do not connect to the power outlet untl all connectons are made between the devces. _ mage shown may dffer from your TV. ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION 1. Antenna (Analog or Dgtal) "=O _o r-r3 _o Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna wthout a Cable Box Connecton. For optmum pcture qualty, adjust antenna drecton f needed. Wall Antenna Socket Mult-famly Dwellngs/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) Outdoor Antenna (VHF, UHF) RF Coaxal Wre (75 ohm) Sngle-famly Dwellngs/Houses (Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna) Copper Be careful not to bend the copper wre when connectng the antenna. 2o CaMe Cable TV Wall Jack _ To mprove the pcture qualty n a poor sgnal area, please purchase a sgnal amplfer and nstall properly. _ If the antenna needs to be splt for two TV's, nstall a 2-Way Sgnal Spltter. _ If the antenna s not nstalled properly, contact your dealer for assstance. _ Refer to http://antennaweb.org for more nformaton about antennas and Dgtal TV. 14... 4:,,,,,_.,,,,,I... \j./
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 15 /A \ ]/ EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP To prevent the equpment damage, never plug n any power cords untl you have fnshed connectng all equpment. _ Image shown may dffer from your TV. HD RECEIVERSETUP Ths TV can receve Dgtal Over-the-ar/Cable sgnals wthout an external dgtal set-top box. However, f you do receve dgtal sgnals from a dgtal set-top box or other dgtal external devce, refer to the fgure as shown below. Component Connecton m x 1. Flow to connect O 0 Connect the vdeo outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the dgtal settop box to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 or 2 jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). Connect the audo output of the dgtal set-top box to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO I or2 jacks on the TV. r_ c rt1 c 2. Flow to use _ Turn on the dgtal set-top box. (Refer to the owner's manual for the dgtal set-top box. operaton) _ Select the Component1 or2 nput source on thetv usng the INPUT bu_on on the remote control. Supported Resolutons Y, CB/PB, CR/PR Yes No Yes Yes Yes!! Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes Yes Yes Yes!!!!! 15.73 59.94 15.73 60.00! 31.47 59.94 31.50 60.00 44.96 59.94 45.00 60.00 33.72 59.94 33.75 60.00 2ZOO 24.00 33.75 30.00 6Z43 59.94 6Z50 60.00 15
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 16 S]% t r EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT SETUP DVD SETUP Component Connecton 1. How to connect I"111 x -4 I','1 O onnect the vdeo outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 or 2 jacks on the TV. Match the jack colors (Y = green, PB = blue, and PR = red). ;o > _D c -o O Connect the audo outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO! or 2 jacks on the TV. m -4 I"11-4 c "O 2. How to use Turn on the DVD player, nsert a DVD. Select the Component1 or 2 nput source on the TV usng the INPUT button on the remote control. Refer to the DVD player's manual for operatng nstructons. HDMI Connecton l. How to connect O onnect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDMI IN 1 or 2 jack on the TV. O No separate audo connecton s necessary. HDMI supports both audo and vdeo. 2. How to use _ Select the HDMI1 or 2 nput source on the TV usng the INPUT button on the remote control. _ Refer to the DVD player's manual for operatng nstructons. 16 \j/
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 17 /A VCR SETUP Composte (RCA) Connecton 1. How to connect Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV and VCR. Match the jack colors (Vdeo = yellow, Audo Left = whte, and Audo Rght = red) m x I'm 2. How to use r"- _ Insert a vdeo tape nto the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner's manual.) _ Select the AV nput source on the TV usng the INPUT button on the remote control. _D c r_ -4 c 17 \jj
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 18 /h t t WATCHING TV TURNING ON THE TV O O Frst, connect power cord correctly. And swtch the AC power control swtch on TV. At ths moment, the TV swtches to standby mode. In standby mode to turn TV on, press the rb/i, INPUT, CH (A or T ) button on the TV or pressthe POWER INPUT, CH(^ or v ), Number (0~9) button on the remote control. Select the vewng source by usng the INPUT button on the remote control. N I Z O When fnshed usng the TV, press the POWER button on the remote control. The TV reverts to standby mode. --H CHANNEL SELECTION O Press the CH (^ or v ) or NUMBER buttons to select a channel number. VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Adjust the volume to sut your persona preference. O Press the VOL (+ or -) button to adjust the volume. O If you want to swtch the sound off, press the MUTE button. O You can cancel the Mute functon by pressng the MUTE or VOL (+ or -) button. ]8... 4:,,,--,,,,,I... \j/
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 19 /A CHANNEL SETUP Auto Scan (Auto Tunng) Automatcally fnds all channels avalable through antenna or cable nputs, and stores them n memory on the channel lst. 212 C_ Z --t < Select CHANNEL. Select Auto Tunng. Select Yes. Run Auto Tunng. _ The TV wll ask for a password f parental control has been actvated (LOCK Menu). Use the password you set up n the LOCK Menu to allow a channel search. _ When setlng the Auto Tunng or Manual Tunng, the number of maxmum channels you can store s 900. t s subject to change dependng on the broadcastng sgnal envronment. Return to the prevous menu. Return to TV vewng. 19 \jj l
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 20 /A WATCHING TV FAVORITECHANNEL SETUP Your TV's OSD (On Screen Dsplay) may dffer slghtly from what s shown n ths manual. Favorte Channels are a convenent feature that lets you quckly select channels of your choce wthout watng for the TV to select a the n-between channels, To tune to a favorte channel press the FAY (Favorte) button repeatedly, Select your desred channel. N I ch Select Select Favorte. Del/Add/Fav. Return to TV vewng. FAVORITECHANNEL LIST Dsplayng the favorte channel lst Dsplay the Favorte channel lst. Selectnga channeln the favorte channellst Select a channel. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Swtch to the chosen channel number. Pagng through a favorte channel lst Turn the pages. Return to TV vewng. 2O... P-,_---,1... \jj l
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 21 /A INITIAL SETTING Ths Functon gudes the user to easly set the essental tems for vewng the TV for the frst tme when purchasng the TV. It wh be dsplayed on the screen when turnng the TV on for the frst tme. It can also be actvated from the user menus. _ Default selecton s "Home Use". We recommend settng the TV to "Home Use" mode for the best pcture n your home envronment. _ "Store Demo" Mode s only ntended for use n retal envronments. Customers can adjust the "Pcture menu - Pcture mode" manually whle nspectng the TV, but the TV wll automatcally return to preset nstore mode after 5 mnutes. _ You can also adjust Intal Settng n the OPTION menu. Factory defaults are set when you choose "Home Use". _ If you do not complete the Intal settng, t wll appear whenever the TV s swtched on untl the Intal settng procedure s completed. :: Step]. Language Selectng Step3. Tme settng < Select menu Language. Step2. Mode settng Select Auto or Manual. Select desred tme opton. _u_ Step4. Auto Tunng Select Home Use mode. Start Auto Tunng. 21 \jj
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 22 /A WATCHING TV QUICK MENU Your TV's OSD (On Screen Dsplay) may dffer slghtly from what s shown n ths manual. Q.Menu (Quck Menu) s a menu of features whch users mght use frequently. N I Z _ Aspect Rato: Selects your desred pcture format. _ Pcture Mode: Selects the factory preset pcture depend on the vewng envronment. _ Sound Mode: Selects the factory preset sound for type of program. _ Capton: Select on or off. _ Mult Audo: Changes the audo language (Dgtal sgnal). SAP: Selects MTS sound (Analog sgnal). _ Sleep Tmer: Select the amount of tme before your TV turns off automatcally. _ Del/Add/Fav: Select channel you want to add/delete or add the channel to the Favorte Lst. Dsplay each menu. Make approprate adjustments. Return to TV vewng. ON-SCREEN MENUS SELECTION Your TV's OSD (On Screen Dsplay) may dffer slghtly from what s shown n ths manual. Dsplay each menu. Select a menu tem. Accept the current selecton. CHANNEL,, M _TuB Return to TV vewng. _ All avalable TV channels are searched and stored...autf_m.at!cal!y:... s_user can do manual channel selecton and add or delete ndvdual channels. _ _You can add or delete n the channel lst. 22... P-,_---,1... \jj
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 23 /T'_ t t PICTURE _ Select the desred pcture format _ Reduces the TV's power consumpton. Select the Vvd, Standard, Cnema, Sport, Game, Expert] or Expert2. Adjust the Contrast, Brghtness, Sharpness, Color, Tnt. Advanced Control: You can calbrate the screen for each Pcture Mode or set the vdeo value accordng to the specal vdeo screen. _ Expert Control: By segmentng categores, Expert] _ M_ and Expert2 provde more categores whch users can set as they see ft, offerng the optmal pcture qualty for users. _ Reset: Settngs of the selected pcture modes return to the default factory se_ngs. -r Z C_ -q < AUDIO Makes sure that the volume level remans consstent whether you are watchng a commercal or a regular TV program. taste and room stuatons. 'Z Seec?l_eStanJar&Mu_cCnem Sl_oZan_ Oam " _ SRS TruSurround XT, Treble, Bass: Adjust the sound to sut your taste and room stuatons. Reset: Settngs of the selected Sound Mode return to the default factory se_ngs. TIME _ Auto: The tme s set automatcally from a dgtal channel sgnal. Select your vewng area tme one. Select Auto, Off, On dependng on whether or not your vewng area observes Daylght Savng tme. _ Manual: Set the clock manually. ZgI(lI Z.ZZZZZZZZZZZZ Select the amount of tme before your TV turns off automatcally: Off, 10, 20, 50, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240. 23... _:,-,,_--,I... \j/
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 24 ST'_ t r WATCHING TV OPTION Selects your desred language for on screen menus: Englsh, Spansh, French. _ Ths feature can be used to prevent unauthored by lockng out the front panel controls, vewng I --I < _ When selectng Off, Submenus for Analog, DTV, and Dgtal Opton become dsabled. _JAnalog: CC1 - CC4, Text1 - Text4. _Dgtal: CC1 - CC4, Text1- Text4, Servcel- Servce6. Dgtal Opton: Custome the DTV/CADTV captons that appear on your screen. Use t to mnme any fxed mage on the screen. : Normal, Orbter, Color Wash, Whte Wash. LOCK _ Blocks moves accordng to the move ratngs lmts specfed. _ Prevents chldren from watchng certan chldren's TV programs, accordng to the ratngs lmt set. _'_Based on the ratngs, blocks certan TV programs that you and your famly do not want to vew. _ Ths functon may become avalable n the future and wll be avalable only for dgtal channel sgnal. 24 \j/
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 25 FT'_ t r APP NDIX _'_Is the sleep tmer set? _ Check the power control setlngs. Power nterrupted. _ If there s no sgnal, the TV turns off automatcally n 15 mnutes. -- X -q < _ Check whether the product s turned on. _ Try another channel. The problem may be wth the broadcast. _'_Is the power cord nserted nto wall power outlet? _ Check your antenna drecton and/or locaton. _ Test the wall power outlet, plug another product's power cord nto the outlet where the product's power cord was plugged n. Ths s normal, the mage s muted durng the product startup process. Please contact your servce center, f the pcture has not appeared after fve mnutes. Adjust Color n menu opton. _ Keep a suffcent dstance between the product and a VCR. Try another channel. The problem may be wth the broadcast. _ Are the vdeo cables nstalled properly? _+Actvate any functon to restore the brghtness of the pcture. Check for local nterference such as an electrcal applance or power tool. _ Staton or cable product experencng problems, tune to another staton. _ Staton sgnal s weak, reorent antenna to receve weaker staton. _ Check for sources of possble nterference. Check antenna (Change the drecton of the antenna). _ Check HDMI cable over verson 1.5. The HDMI cables don't support HDMI verson 1.5, t cause flckers or no screen dsplay. In ths case use the latest cables that support HDMI verson 1.5. 25... 4:,,,,,_.,,,,,I... \j/
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 26 S]% t r _ Adjust Balance n menu opton. _ A change n ambent humdty or temperature may result n an unusual nose when the product s turned on or off and does not ndcate a fault wth the product. > m cl x _ Check HDMI cable over verson 1.3. Check USB cable over verson 2.0. Use normal MP3 fle. *Ths feature s not avalable for all models. _ Adjust resoluton, horontal frequency, or vertcal frequency. _ Check the nput source. _ Work the Auto confgure or adjust se, phase, or H/V poston. (Opton) Check the sgnal cable. _ Renstall the PC vdeo card. 26... 4:,,,,,_.,,,,,I... \j/
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 27 /A Early malfunctons can be prevented. Careful and regular cleanng can extend the amount of tme you can enjoy your new TV. Cauton: Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begn any cleanng. Cleanng the Screen Here's a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a whle. Wet a soft cloth n a mxture of lukewarm water and a lttle fabrc softener or dsh washng detergent. Wrng the cloth untl t's almost dry, and then use t to wpe the screen. Make sure the excess water s off the screen, and then let t ar-dry before you turn on your TV. Cleanng the Cabnet _ To remove drt or dust, wpe the cabnet wth a soft, dry, lnt-free cloth. _ Please be sure not to use a wet cloth. Extended Absence "O rt1 E:3 x 27... 4:,,,,,_-,,,I... \j/
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 28 t r WATCHING TV PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS N I Z C_ -q < 55.5 Ibs / 24.5 kg 48.9 Ibs / 22.2 kg AClOO-240V - 50/60H NTSC-M, ATSC, 64 & 256 QAM VHF 2-15, UHF 14-69, CATV 1-155, DTV 2-69, CADTV 1-155 75 ohm _ The specfcatons shown above may be changed wthout pror notce for qualty mprovement. 28 \j/
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Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 30 /A J Congratdafons on your purchasd As you enjoy your new product, pjease keep these safety tps n mnd: THE ISSUE -o -o m Z x The horse theotor entertanment experence s a grow ng trend and larger flat panel dsplays are popular purchases However; flat panel dsplays are not always supported on the prooer stands or nstalled accord ng to the manufacturer's recommendatons * Flat panel dsplays that are napproprately stuated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and cause qury THIS MANUFACTURER CARES! * The consumer electroncs ndustry s con_mlted to n_akng ho_ne enter an_nent enoyable and safe TUNE INTO SAFETY One se does NOT ft all Follow the manufacturer's recommendatons for the safe nstallaton and use of your flat panel d splay Carefully read and understand all enclosed nstructons for proper use of ths product * Don't allow chldren lo clmb on or play wth furnture and televson sets Don'l place flat panel dsplays on furnture tha can easly be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers o Remember that chldren can become excted whle watchng a plograr'r_, especally on a "larger than lfe" flat panel dsplay Care should be taken to place or nstall the dsplay where t cannot be pushed, pulled over, or knocked down Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the flat panel dsplay so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curous ch Idren WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDETOWALLMOUNT YOURFLATPANELDISPLAY,ALWAYS: Use a rt_ounthat has been recommended by the dsplay manufacture_ and/or hsted by an ndependent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL) Follow all nstructons supphed by the dsplay and wall mount rr!anufacturers If you have any doubts about your abl V to safely nstall your flat panel dsplay, contact your retaler about professonal nstallaton Make sure that the wall where you are mount ng the dsplay s approprate Some wall mounts are not desgned to be mounted to walls wth steel studs or old cnder block constructon Ifyou are unsure, contact a professonal nstaller A mnmum of two people are requred for ns allaton Flat panel dsplays can be heavy 3O J \jj
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 31 /A J Zenth wll repar or replace your product, at Zenth's opton, f t proves to be defectve n materal or workmanshp under normal use, durng the warranty perod ("Warranty Perod") lsted below, effectve from the date of orgnal consumer/end user purchase. Ths warranty s good only to the orgnal consumer/end user of the product and s effectve only when used n the Unted States. WARRANTY PERIOD: HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED: LABOR: ONE YEAR from the Date of Purchase. PARTS: ONE YEAR from the Date of Purchase. Effectve Date of Warranty: Your warranty perod Begns on the date of sale to the orgnal consumer/end user. KEEP THE DEALER'S DATED BILL OF SALE OR PROOF OF DELIVERY as evdence of the purchase date. You wll be requred to submt a legble copy of your bll of sale or proof of delvery when requestng warranty servce. In Home Servce. Please Call the Zenth Interactve Center at 1-877-gZENITH (1-877-993-6484) to schedule a servce appontment. Your unt wll be repared or replaced wth a new, substtute model or factory recondtoned unt, at Zenth's opton. If repared, parts used n the repar may be new or remanufactured. Vst our webste at http://www.enthservce.com Repar Parts and Replacement Unts are warranted for the remanng perod of the orgnal warranty. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE, ZENITH WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED PROGRAMMING OR DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, Some states do not allow the excluson or lmtaton of ncdental or consequental damages or lmtatons on how long an mpled warranty lasts, so the above excluson or lmtaton may not apply to you. Ths warranty gves you specfc legal rghts and you may also have other rghts that vary from stat to state. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO: damage caused n shppng or transt servce requred as a result of mproper nstallaton, ncludng ncorrect or nsuffcent AC supply (please consult the owner's manual for power supply requrements) nstallaton or repar of antenna systems, cable converters, cable company suppled equpment, or other components n a vdeo system set-up or adjustment on consumer controls, or damage caused by mproper adjustments damage caused by other system components any unt that has been modfed or ncorporated nto any other product replacement of batteres on the remote control. damage (ncludng cosmetc damage), falure, loss or personal njury due to msuse, abuse, neglgence, mproper mantenance or storage, or to acts of nature or other causes beyond Zenth's control. (Causes beyond Zenth's control nclude but are not lmted to lghtnng strke, power surges, power outages and water damage.) Image burn-n repar or replacement of warranted parts by other than Zenth Authored Servce Centers. unts purchased or servced outsde of the U.S.A. product where the orgnal factory seral numbers have been removed, defaced or changed n any way. product sold and labeled as "as s, where s" or smlar dsclamer. The costs of repar or replacement under these excluded crcumstances shall be borne by the consumer. CONCERNING PIXEL FUNCTIONALITY; Your Plasma Televson contans about one mllon ndvdual pxels. Plasma TVs typcally contan a small number of pxels that do not functon normally. Your dsplay has been nspected and s n complance wth manufacturer's specfcatons, ndcatng that any pxel defects do not affect the operaton or use of your dsplay. CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS: To obtan customer assstance, product nformaton, or Dealer or Servce locatons Call 1-877-gZenth (1-877-993-6484) (24 hours a day, 365 days per year) and select approprate optons from the menu. Or vst our webste at http://www.enthservce.com... 4:,,,,,_.,,,,,I...
Z42PQ20-U 9/21/09 2:51 PM Page 32 /A J BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE: Please check your operatng gude - you may avod a servce call. Please have your product model number, seral number and the date of purchase or the date of orgnal nstallaton avalable. If a replacement unt s requred, under some crcumstances you may be asked to provde a reserve depost to Zenth aganst a credt card number as surety for advanced shpment. Your credt card wll not be charged f you return the defectve unt wthn 10 workng days. If a replacement unt s receved, please use the carton and packagng from that unt n returnng the defectve unt to Zenth. Parts and servce n accordance wth the Zenth warranty are Zenth's responsblty and wll be provded wthout charge. Other servce requrements wll be at the owner's expense. If you have problems n obtanng satsfactory warranty servce, wrte or call the Zenth Customer Interactve Center. Servce may be provded by ndependently owned and operated servce organatons. To assure proper credt and avod unnecessary charges, you must obtan a Return Authoraton before returnng any product for Zenth Warranty Servce. Contact the number below or your authored Zenth repar faclty for detals. IMPORTANT: Please fll out and mal your Product Regstraton Card or go to www.enthservce.com to regster your product onlne. Ths nformaton allows Zenth to reach you promptly should we dscover a safety or relablty problem that could affect you. TO CONTACT ZENITH BY MAIL: LG Customer Interactve Center 201 _lames Record Road Huntsvlle, Alabama 35824 http ://www.enthservce.com P/N " MFL58372908 (0909-REV00) Prnted n Korea... 4_,,,,,_.,,,,,I...