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    © Copyright 2005, LG Electronics USA, Inc. Installation and Operating Guide | W arranty Model Numbers | Z42PX2D / Z42PX21D | PLASMA TV[...]

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    206-4022 2 Plasma TV Warning/Caution W ARNING/CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE. REFER T O QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous vol[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 3 Safety Instructions 206-4022 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the appara- tus. This inform[...]

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    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 damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have falle[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 5 Contents 206-4022 After reading this manual, keep it handy for future reference. W arning/Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4 Introduction Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 C[...]

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    6 Plasma TV Introduction 206-4022 Introduction Introduction 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 quality and large screen sizes that are easily viewable. The PDP can be thought of as a descendant of the neon lamp and it can [...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 7 Introduction 206-4022 - This is a simplified representation of front panel. Here shown may be somewhat different from your TV . Controls Controls Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls TV/VIDEO MENU VOL CH POWER Button Remote Control Sensor VOLUME ( F , G ) Buttons Power Standby Indicator -Without CableCARD TM : Illuminates r[...]

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    8 Plasma TV Introduction 206-4022 Connection Options Connection Options 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 ANTENNA AC INPUT DVD /DTV INPUT COMPONENT INPUT 2 MONITOR OUTPUT A/V INPUT VIDEO A[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 9 206-4022 Introduction - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV . MODE DA Y - D AY + FLASHBK TI ME R FREEZE TV INPUT TV/VIDEO E X IT GUIDE CC TV INPUT • Rotates the input mode between Antenna and Cable. • Video, Front V ideo, Component 1-2, RGB- DTV (or RGB-PC) and HDMI/DVI input sources,[...]

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    10 Plasma TV Introduction 206-4022 DA Y+/DA Y - Moves the Listings Grid forward or back- ward in 24 hour increments. MODE DA Y - D A Y + FLASHBK TI ME R FREEZE TV INPUT TV/VIDEO E X IT GUIDE CC NUMBER buttons VCR/DVD BUTTONS • Control some video cassette recorders or DVD players. ("RECORD" button is not available for DVD players.) POWER[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 11 206-4022 Installation Owner ’ s Manual 1.5V 1.5V Batteries Power Cord MODE DA Y - D A Y + FLASHBK T I M E R TV INPUT TV/VIDEO E X IT GUIDE C C 75 Ω Round Cable Ensure that the following accessories are included with your plasma display . If an accessory is missing, please contact the dealer where you purchased the product. [...]

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    12 Plasma TV 206-4022 Installation GROUNDING Ensure that you connect the earth ground wire to prevent possible electric shock. If grounding methods are not possible, have a qualified electrician install a separate circuit breaker . Do not try to ground the unit by connecting it to telephone wires, lightening rods, or gas pipes. Power Supply Short-c[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 13 206-4022 Installation - W all 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 INPUT Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Con[...]

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    14 Plasma TV 206-4022 Installation - T o 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 images on the sides of the screen may remain visib[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 15 206-4022 Installation • Component Input ports T o 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 the figure. When connecting the TV to extern[...]

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    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 (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) protoc[...]

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    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 output to D IGI- T AL AUDIO(OPTICAL) port for [...]

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    18 Plasma TV 206-4022 Installation Send the TV ’ s audio to external audio equipment (stereo system) via the 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 digital audio (opti- cal) input on the audio equ[...]

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    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(High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) P[...]

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    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 type) (not supplied with the product) Reference Ref[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 21 206-4022 Installation How to use 1. Connect the HDMI/DVI Source Devices(DVD Player or Set T op Box or PC) and the TV SET . 2. T urn 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 option of SETUP menu.(Refer to P .25) 4. Check [...]

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    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 remote control. - The menus can be shown on the scree[...]

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    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 is turned on. 1. Press the MENU button and the[...]

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    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 channel search. - A Custom List can be created by toggling each channel on or of f with ENTER button. The channels in the Custom List are displayed in black col[...]

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    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 Input Source . 3. Press the G button and then [...]

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    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 V ideo menu options to original values. V V ideo Rese[...]

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    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 Theater . • Y ou can also adjust EZ Sound in the A[...]

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    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 button to return to the previous menu. TV Speakers [...]

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    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 save and return to TV viewing. Stereo/SAP St[...]

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

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    Owner ’s Manual 31 206-4022 Operation Auto Of Auto Of 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 Off . 3. Press the G button and then use D / E button to [...]

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    32 Plasma TV 206-4022 Operation Aspect Ratio Control Aspect Ratio Control - 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 16:9 TV , you need to specify how the picture is to be dis- played. - If you are vi[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 33 206-4022 Operation Caption/T Caption/T ext ext 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. - T ext displays information, usually at the bottom position and is used for a data servi[...]

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    34 Plasma TV 206-4022 Operation Caption Option Caption Option - 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 . 3. Press the G button and then use F / G button to select Custom . 4. Us[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 35 206-4022 Low Power Low Power - 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 D / E button to select On or Off . • When you select On ,[...]

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    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 viewed. Viewing can be blocked by choosing the [...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 37 206-4022 Operation Parental Lock Setup Parental Lock Setup 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 the following Lock Menu options. Once the option is selected, cha[...]

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    38 Plasma TV Operation Cable menu options Cable menu options - 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 your CableCARD TM type. Scrambled channel Scrambled channel - Insert the C[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 39 Operation - If an emergency situation occurs during watching the TV/DTV/CA TV/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 channel that maintains the emergency message[...]

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    40 Plasma TV Operation 206-4022 Remote Control Remote Control 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, start and end times for all available services. - This function can [...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 41 Operation 206-4022 4 : 3 16 : 9 The original aspect ratio of the video is 4:3 The original aspect ratio of the video is 16:9(wide) The video resolution is 720x480i The video resolution is 720x480p The video resolution is 1280x720p The video resolution is 1920x1080i Multilingual : The program contains two or more audio services.[...]

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    42 Plasma TV Operation 206-4022 - Nothing to do with Caption on/Off using MUTE button, the mode selected Caption/T ext 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/DVI modes. EZ Mute Mute EZ Mute 24 Mute : Sound i[...]

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    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 and checking the screen quality . - D[...]

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    44 Plasma TV 206-4022 External Control Device Setup No. Pin Name 1 No connection 2 RXD (Receive data) 3 TXD (T ransmit 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 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 RXD TXD GND DTR DSR RTS CTS TXD RXD GND DSR DTR CTS RTS PC 7-Wire Configurations (Standard [...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 45 206-4022 External Control Device Setup Set ID Set ID 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 • Communication code : ASCII code Communicat[...]

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    46 Plasma TV 206-4022 External Control Device Setup 02. Input Select (Command2:b) (Main Picture Input) G T o select input source for the Monitor . T ransmission Data 0: DTV 1: Analog 2: Video 3: Front Video 4: Component 1 5: Component 2 6: RGB-DTV 7: RGB-PC 8: HDMI/DVI Date 1: 4:3 2: 16:9 3: Horizon 4: Zoom 1 5: Zoom 2 6: Set by program 10: Cinema [...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 47 206-4022 External Control Device Setup 09. Color (Command2:i) G T o adjust the screen color . Y ou can also adjust color in the Video menu. T ransmission Data Min : 0 ~ Max : 64 • Refer to ‘ Real data mapping ’ . See page 46. [k][i][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [i][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 10. Tint (Command2:[...]

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    48 Plasma TV 206-4022 External Control Device Setup 17. Color T emperature (Command2:u) G T o adjust color temperature. Y ou can also adjust color temperature in the Video menu. T ransmission Data 0: Medium 1: Cool 2: Warm [k][u][ ][Set ID][ ][Data][Cr] Acknowledgement [u][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data][x] 20. Orbiter Time Setting (Command2:r) G T o adjus[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 49 External Control Device Setup 206-4022 [a][ ][Set ID][ ][OK][Data0][Data1][Data2][Data3][Data4][Data5][x] [a][ ][Set ID][ ][NG][Data0][x] Acknowledgement 25. Input select(Command: x b) (Main Picture Input) G T o select input source for TV . T ransmission [x][b][][Set ID][][Data][Cr] * All data are transmitted by Hexadecimal cod[...]

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    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 code T C T f T1 C0 Carrier frequency F CAR = 1/[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 51 206-4022 IR Codes 0B 0F 08 C4 C5 79 0E 10 ~ 19 4C 1A 09 65 02 03 00 01 1E AA 39 40 41 07 06 44 43 52 4D 5B 65 0A CB D6 5A D0 BF D4 D5 D7 C6 76 77 AF R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button (Power On/Off) Discrete IR Code (Only Power On) Discrete IR Code (Only Power Off) R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button R/C Button[...]

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    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. Programming a code into a remote mode Programming a code into a remote mode Programming the Remote[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 53 206-4022 Programming Codes Programming Codes Programming Codes VCRs VCRs CA CA TV TV AIWA 034 AKAI 016 043 046 124 125 146 AMPRO 072 ANAM 031 033 103 AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 039 043 BROKSONIC 035 037 129 CANON 028 031 033 CAPEHART 108 CRAIG 003 040 135 CURTIS MA THES 031 033 041 DAEWOO 005 007 010 064 065 108 1 10 1 11 1 1 21 1 [...]

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    54 Plasma TV 206-4022 Programming Codes Audio Audio APEX DIGIT AL 022 DENON 020 014 GE 005 006 HARMAN KARDON 027 JVC 012 LG 001 010 016 025 MAGNA VOX 013 MARANTZ 024 MITSUBISHI 002 NAD 023 ONKYO 008 017 P ANASONIC 003 009 PHILIPS 013 PIONEER 004 026 PROCEED 021 PROSCAN 005 006 RCA 005 006 SAMSUNG 01 1 015 SONY 007 THOMPSON 005 006 TOSHIBA 019 008 Y[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 55 206-4022 T roubleshooting 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 of f and does not indicate a fault with the TV . No [...]

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    56 Plasma TV 206-4022 Maintenance 1. Here ’ s a great way to keep the dust of f 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 the screen. 2. Make sure the excess water is off the screen, and then l[...]

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    Owner ’s Manual 57 206-4022 Specification Product Specifications Product Specifications • The specifications shown above may be changed without prior notice for quality improvement. MODELS AC100-240V ~ 50/60Hz NTSC-M, A TSC, 64 & 256 QAM VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69, CA TV 1 ~ 135, CADTV 1 ~ 135, DTV 2 ~ 69 75 Ω 32 ~ 104 ° F (0 ~ 40 ° C) Les[...]

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    58 Plasma TV 206-4022 Notes Notes[...]

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    Zenith will repair or replace y our product, at Zenith’ s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period (“W arranty Period”) listed below , effective from the date of original consumer/end user purchase. This warranty is good only to the original consumer/end user of the product a[...]

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    TO CONTACT ZENITH BY MAIL: LG Customer Interactiv e Center 201 James Record R oad Huntsville, Alabama 35824 http://www .zenithservice.com BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE: ● Please check your operating guide – y ou may avoid a service call. ● Please have your product model number , serial number and the date of purchase or the date of original inst[...]