Zenith 42PC3DU User manual

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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.
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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.
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Basic Connection
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.
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3
* 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.

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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
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
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

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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
IN
(R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO
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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)
2
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
IN
(R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO
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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
1
2
3
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.
1
1
2
3
4
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
1
2

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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
IN
(R) AUDIO (L) VIDEO
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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
1
1
2
2
3
4
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.
R
L
AUDIO VIDEO
Camcorder
Video Game Set
1
1
2
3
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.

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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
1
1
2
2
3
4
5
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
1
2
3
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)
2
DVD
1
•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.

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Installation
When connecting with a component cable
1
2
3
4
5
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
Y
Y
Y
Y
Pb
B-Y
Cb
PB
Pr
R-Y
Cr
PR
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
BR
(R) AUDIO (L)
DVD
1 2

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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
1
2
3
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)
2
HDMI IN
1(DVI)
2
1
When connecting with a Component cable
1
2
3
4
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.
BR
(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
SERVICE
Signal
480i
480p/720p/1080i
Component1/2
Yes
Yes
HDMI1/DVI, HDMI2
No
Yes
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Digital Set-top Box

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Installation
When connecting with a HDMI to DVI cable
1
2
3
4
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)
2
HDMI INHDMI IN
1(DVI)1(DVI)
2
Digital Set-top Box
1
2
•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.

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Installation
Digital Audio Output
1
2
3
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
1
2
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.

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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
1
2
3
4
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
1
2
PC
When connecting with a HDMI to DVI cable
1
2
3
4
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)
2
PC
•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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