Zenith 42PC3DU User manual

Place the set with the screen facing down on

a cushion or soft cloth as shown.

Before unfolding the stand, please make sure

two locks (A) on the bottom of the stand push

outward.

Pull the stand out as shown.

After unfolding the stand, please insert and

tighten the screws (provided as parts of the

product) in the holes (B) on the bottom of the

stand.

When connecting cables to the set, Do not

disengage the lock (C).

This may cause the set to fall, causing serious

bodily injury and serious damage to the set.

Basic Connection

(C)

Hold the CABLE MANAGEMENT with both

hands and push it as shown.

Connect the cables as necessary.

To connect an additional equipment, see the

External equipment Connections section.

Reinstall the CABLE MANAGEMENT as

shown.

* Image shown here may be slightly different from

your set.

When closing the stand for storage

- First remove the screws in the holes (B) on the bottom

of the stand. And then pull two Hooks (D) of the stand

bottom and fold the stand into the back of the set.

- After folding, push the two Locks (A) of the stand

bottom outward.

(A)

(B)

(D)

(A)

(B)

How to use stand (For 42PC3DU/3DVU)

How to arrange the cable (For 50PC3DU)

For 60PC1D, 42PC3DU/3DVU

Arrange the cable as shown.

Installation

Antenna Or Cable Connection

Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments

(Connect to wall antenna socket)

Single-family Dwellings /Houses

(Connect to wall jack for outdoor antenna)

Outdoor Antenna

Wall Antenna Socket

VHF Antenna

UHF Antenna

RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm)

Turn clockwise to tighten.

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

ANTENNA/

CABLE IN

COMPONENT IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

COMPONENT IN

Bronze Wire

Be careful not to bend the bronze wire when

connecting the antenna.

Analog and Digital TV signals provided on antenna

- Antenna or Cable Service without a Cable Box Connection.

- For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed.

Analog and DTV signals provided on two separate antennas

Cable TV Wall Jack

RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm)

Bronze Wire

Turn clockwise to tighten.

Antenna

RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm)

•In a poor signal area to improve picture quality, purchase and install a sig-

nal amplifier.

•If the antenna needs to be split for two TV’s, install a “2-Way Signal Splitter”

in the connections.

•If the antenna is not installed properly, contact your dealer for assistance.

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

ANTENNA/

CABLE IN

COMPONENT IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

COMPONENT IN

External Equipment Connections

signal

amplifier

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

ANTENNA/

CABLE IN

COMPONENT IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

COMPONENT IN

NOTE: All cables shown are not included with the TV

Cable TV Wall Jack

RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm)

Turn clockwise to tighten.

Analog and Digital TV signals provided on cable

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

ANTENNA/

CABLE IN

COMPONENT IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

COMPONENT IN

Installation

- To avoid picture noise (interference), leave an adequate distance between the VCR and TV.

- Typically a frozen still picture from a VCR. If the 4:3 picture format is used; the fixed images on the sides

of the screen may remain visible on the screen.

VCR Setup

When connecting with an antenna

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

COMPONENT IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO OUT

(R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO

OUTPUT

SWITCH

ANT OUT

ANT IN

ANTENNA/ANTENNA/

CABLE INCABLE IN

REMOTEREMOTE

CONTROL INCONTROL IN

RS-232C INRS-232C IN

(CONTROL(CONTROL & SER& SERVICE)VICE)

RGB IN

(PC)(PC)

AUDIO INAUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)(RGB/DVI)

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

COMPONENT IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

SERVICESERVICE

HDMI IN

1(DVI)1(DVI)

When connecting with a RCA cable

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

COMPONENT IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

S-VIDEO

OUT

(R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO

OUTPUT

SWITCH

ANT OUT

ANT IN

HDMI / DVI IN

ANTENNA/

CABLE IN

REMOTE

CONTROL IN

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

RGB IN

(PC)

AUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)

VIDEOVIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEOVIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

MONO

()

S-VIDEOS-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

COMPONENTCOMPONENT IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUTOUT

OPTICALPTICAL

SERVICE

VCR

Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV

and VCR. Match the jack colors (Video = yellow,

Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red)

Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY

on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner’s manual.)

Select AV1 input source using the INPUT button

on the remote control.

- If connected to AV IN2, select AV2 input source.

•If you have a mono VCR, connect the audio cable from the VCR to the AUDIO L/MONO jack of the

set.

Connect the RF antenna out socket of the VCR to

the Antenna socket on the set.

Connect the antenna cable to the RF antenna in

socket of the VCR.

Set VCR output switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV

to the same channel number.

Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY

on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner’s manual.)

VCR

Installation

When connecting with an S-Video cable

VIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

MONO

()

S-VIDEOS-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

COMPONENTCOMPONENT ININ

DIGITDIGITALAL AUDIOAUDIO

OUT

OPTICALPTICAL

S-VIDEO

OUT

(R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO

OUTPUT

SWITCH

ANT OUT

ANT IN

HDMI / DVI IN

ANTENNA/

CABLE IN

REMOTE

CONTROL IN

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

RGB IN

(PC)

AUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

COMPONENT IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

SERVICE

VCR

Connect the S-VIDEO output of the VCR to the S-

VIDEO input on the set. The picture quality is

improved; compared to normal composite (RCA

cable) input.

Connect the audio outputs of the VCR to the

AUDIO input jacks on the set.

Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY

on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner’s manual.)

Select AV1 input source with using the INPUT

button on the remote control.

- If connected to AV IN2, select AV2 input source.

Do not connect to both Video and S-Video at the same time. In the event that you connect

both Video and the S-Video cables, only the S-Video will work.

AUDIO VIDEO

Camcorder

Video Game Set

Connect the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks between TV

and external equipment. Match the jack colors

(Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio

Right = red).

Select AV2 input source with using the INPUT

button on the remote control.

- If connected to AV IN1 input, select AV1 input

source.

Operate the corresponding external equipment.

Refer to external equipment operating guide.

External AV Source Setup

•This TV finds the connected input sources

automatically for AV1, AV2, Component 1-2,

RGB, HDMI1/DVI and HDMI2 sources are

connected.

Installation

DVD Setup

When connecting with a S-Video cable

HDMI / DVI IN

ANTENNA/

CABLE IN

VIDEOVIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEOVIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

MONO

()

S-VIDEOS-VIDEO

AV IN 1V IN 1

AV OUTV OUT

COMPONENTCOMPONENT ININ

DIGITDIGITALAL AUDIOAUDIO

OUTOUT

OPTICALPTICAL

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT IN

S-VIDEO (R) AUDIO (L)

DVD

Connect the S-VIDEO output of the DVD to the S-VIDEO input on the set.

Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the AUDIO input jacks on the set.

Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.

Select AV1 input source with using the INPUT button on the remote control.

- If connected to AV IN2, select AV 2 input source.

Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions.

When connecting with a HDMI cable

Connect the HDMI output of the DVD to the HDMI

IN 1(DVI) or 2jack on the set.

Select HDMI1/DVI or HDMI2 input source with

using the INPUT button on the remote control.

Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating

instructions.

ANTENNA/ANTENNA/

CABLE INCABLE IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

COMPONENT IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO

AUDIO

COMPONENT IN

HDMI-DVD OUTPUT

HDMI INHDMI IN

1(DVI)

DVD

•TV can receive the video and audio signal

simultaneously with using a HDMI cable.

•If the DVD supports Auto HDMI function, the

DVD output resolution will be automatically

set to 1280x720p.

•If the DVD does not support Auto HDMI, you

need to set the output resolution appropriate-

ly. To get the best picture quality, adjust the

output resolution of the DVD to 1280x720p.

Installation

When connecting with a component cable

Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO jacks on the set.

Connect the audio outputs of the DVD to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO jacks on the set.

Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD.

Select Component 1 input source with using the INPUT button on the remote control.

- If connected to COMPONENT 2, select Component 2 input source.

Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions.

•Component Input ports

To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the component input ports as shown below.

Y PBPR

Component ports on the TV

B-Y

R-Y

Video output ports

on DVD player

HDMI / DVI IN

ANTENNA/

CABLE IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

COMPONENT IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

VIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

COMPONENTCOMPONENT IN

(R) AUDIO (L)

DVD

1 2

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.

HDSTB Setup

When connecting with a HDMI cable

Connect the HDMI output of the digital set-top

box to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) or 2jack on the set.

Select HDMI1/DVI or HDMI2 input source with

using the INPUT button on the remote control.

Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the

owner’s manual for the digital set-top box.)

Digital Set-top Box

•TV can receive the video and audio signal simultaneously using a HDMI cable.

•If the digital set-top box supports Auto HDMI function, output resolution of the digital set-top box will

be automatically set to 1280x720p.

•If the digital set-top box does not support Auto HDMI, you need to set the output resolution appro-

priately. To get the best picture quality, adjust the output resolution of the digital set-top box to

1280x720p.

RGB IN

REMOTE

CONTROL IN

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

RGB IN

(PC)

AUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)

HDMI-DTV OUTPUT

REMOTE

CONTROL IN

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

RGB IN

(PC)

AUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)

REMOTEREMOTE

CONTROL INCONTROL IN

RS-232C INRS-232C IN

(CONTROL(CONTROL & SER& SERVICE)VICE)

RGB INRGB IN

(PC)(PC)

AUDIO INAUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)(RGB/DVI)

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

COMPONENT IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

SERVICE

SERVICESERVICE

HDMI INHDMI IN

1(DVI)

HDMI IN

1(DVI)

When connecting with a Component cable

Connect the video outputs (Y, PB, PR) of the digi-

tal set-top box to the COMPONENT IN VIDEO

jacks on the set.

Connect the audio output of the digital set-top box

to the COMPONENT IN AUDIO jacks on the set.

Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the

owner’s manual for the digital set-top box.)

Select Component 1 input source with using the

INPUT button on the remote control.

- If connected to COMPONENT 2, select

Component 2 input source.

(R) AUDIO (L)

RGB IN

REMOTE

CONTROL IN

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

RGB IN

(PC)

AUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)

HDMI / DVI IN

REMOTE

CONTROL IN

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

RGB IN

(PC)

AUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)

HDMI / DVI IN

REMOTE

CONTROL IN

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

RGB IN

(PC)

AUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)

VIDEOVIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEOVIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

MONO

()

S-VIDEOS-VIDEO

AV IN 1V IN 1

AV OUTV OUT

COMPONENTCOMPONENT IN

DIGITDIGITALAL AUDIOAUDIO

OUTOUT

OPTICALPTICAL

SERVICE

Signal

480i

480p/720p/1080i

Component1/2

Yes

HDMI1/DVI, HDMI2

Yes

Digital Set-top Box

Installation

When connecting with a HDMI to DVI cable

Connect the DVI output of the digital set-top box to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack on the set.

Connect the audio outputs of the set-top box to the AUDIO IN(RGB/DVI) jack on the set.

Turn on the digital set-top box. (Refer to the owner’s manual for the digital set-top box.)

Select HDMI1/DVI input source with using the INPUT button on the remote control.

RGB IN

(R) AUDIO (L)

DVI-DTV OUTPUT

REMOTE

CONTROL IN

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

RGB IN

(PC)

AUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)

REMOTEREMOTE

CONTROL INCONTROL IN

RS-232C INRS-232C IN

(CONTROL(CONTROL & SER& SERVICE)VICE)

RGB INRGB IN

(PC)(PC)

AUDIO INAUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)(RGB/DVI)

REMOTE

CONTROL IN

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

RGB IN

(PC)

AUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

( )

S-VIDEO

AV IN 1

AV OUT

COMPONENT IN

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

OPTICAL

SERVICESERVICE

SERVICE

HDMI IN

1(DVI)

HDMI INHDMI IN

1(DVI)1(DVI)

Digital Set-top Box

•If the digital set-top box has a DVI output and no HDMI output, a separated audio connection is nec-

essary.

•If the digital set-top box supports Auto DVI function, the output resolution of the digital set-top box will

be automatically set to 1280x720p.

•If the digital set-top box does not support Auto DVI, you need to set the output resolution appropri-

ately. To get the best picture quality, adjust the output resolution of the digital set-top box to

1280x720p.

Installation

Digital Audio Output

Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV

Digital Audio Optical Output port.

Connect the other end of the optical cable to the

digital audio optical input on the audio equipment.

See the external audio equipment instruction

manual for operation.

When connecting with external audio equip-

ments, such as amplifiers or speakers, please

turn the TV speakers off. (Refer to p.43)

VIDEOVIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEOVIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

MONO

()

S-VIDEOS-VIDEO

AV IN 1V IN 1

AV OUTV OUT

COMPONENT IN

DIGITDIGITALAL AUDIOAUDIO

OUTOUT

OPTICALPTICAL

- Send the TV’s audio to external audio equipment (stereo system) via the Digital Audio Output Optical port.

CAUTION

Do not look into the optical output port. Looking at the laser beam may damage your vision.

1/2

AV Out Setup

Connect the second TV or monitor to the TV’s AV

OUT jacks.

See the Operating Manual of the second TV or

monitor for further details regarding that device’s

input settings.

S-VIDEO IN

(R) AUDIO (L)

VIDEO

VIDEOVIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

VIDEOVIDEO

AUDIOAUDIO

MONO

()

S-VIDEOS-VIDEO

AV IN 1V IN 1

AV OUTV OUT

COMPONENTCOMPONENT IN

DIGITDIGITALAL AUDIOAUDIO

OUTOUT

OPTICALPTICAL

- The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up a second TV or monitor.

1/2 •Component 1-2, RGB-PC, HDMI1/DVI,

HDMI2, DTV input sources cannot be used

for Monitor out.

•We recommend to use the video and audio

output jacks for VCR recording.

Installation

- This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings.

PC Setup

When connecting with a D-sub 15 pin cable

Connect the RGB output of the PC to the RGB IN

(PC) jack on the set.

Connect the PC audio outputs to the AUDIO

IN(RGB/DVI) jack on the set.

Turn on the PC and the set.

Select RGB-PC input source with using the

INPUT button on the remote control.

(R) AUDIO (L)

RGB-PC OUTPUT

REMOTE

CONTROL INCONTROL IN

RS-232C INRS-232C IN

(CONTROL(CONTROL & SER& SERVICE)VICE)

RGB IN

(PC)

AUDIO INAUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)(RGB/DVI)

HDMI / DVI IN

REMOTE

CONTROL IN

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

RGB IN

(PC)

AUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)

SERVICE

When connecting with a HDMI to DVI cable

Connect the DVI output of the PC to the HDMI IN 1(DVI) jack on the set.

Connect the audio outputs of the PC to the AUDIO IN(RGB/DVI) jack on the set.

Turn on the PC and the set.

Select HDMI1/DVI input source with using the INPUT button on the remote control.

(R) AUDIO (L)

DVI-PC OUTPUT

REMOTE

CONTROL IN

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

RGB IN

(PC)

AUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)

REMOTEREMOTE

CONTROL INCONTROL IN

RS-232C IN

(CONTROL & SERVICE)

RGB INRGB IN

(PC)

AUDIO IN

(RGB/DVI)

SERVICESERVICE

HDMI INHDMI IN

1(DVI)1(DVI)

•If the PC has a DVI output and no HDMI output, a separated audio connection is necessary.

•If the PC does not support Auto DVI, you need to set the output resolution appropriately. To get the

best picture quality, adjust the output resolution of PC graphics card's output resolution to

1024x768, 60Hz.

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