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No or poor color

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Poor reception on 

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Lines or streaks

in pictures

No picture 

when connecting HDMI

Horizontal/vertical bars

or picture shaking

Picture appears slowly 

after switching on

The remote control

doesn’t work

Power is suddenly 

turned off

Check to see if there is any object between the product and the remote control
causing obstruction. Ensure you are pointing the remote control directly at the TV.

Ensure that the batteries are installed with correct polarity (+ to +, - to -).

Ensure that the correct remote operating mode is set: TV, VCR etc.

Install new batteries.

Is the sleep timer set?

Check the power control settings. Power interrupted.

If there is no signal, the TV turns off automatically in 15 minutes.

Check whether the product is turned on.

Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast.

Is the power cord inserted into wall power outlet?

Check your antenna direction and/or location.

Test the wall power outlet, plug another product’s power cord into the outlet
where the product’s power cord was plugged in.

This is normal, the image is muted during the product startup process. Please
contact your service center, if the picture has not appeared after five minutes.

Adjust Color in menu option.

Keep a sufficient distance between the product and a VCR.

Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast.

Are the video cables installed properly?

Activate any function to restore the brightness of the picture. 

Check for local interference such as an electrical appliance or power tool.

Station or cable product experiencing problems, tune to another station.

Station signal is weak, reorient antenna to receive weaker station.

Check for sources of possible interference.

Check antenna (Change the direction of the antenna).

Check HDMI cable over version 1.3.

The HDMI cables don’t support HDMI version 1.3, it cause flickers or no screen
display. In this case use the latest cables that support HDMI version 1.3.

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Summary of Contents for Z42PQ20

Page 1: ...e limits necessary to quality for Energy Star rating Copyright 2009 LG Electronics USA Inc Installation and Operating Guide Model Number Z42PQ20 PLASMA TV To view the extended version of owner s manua...

Page 2: ...RN BURN IN ON YOUR TV SCREEN WARNING CAUTION To prevent fire or shock hazards do not expose this product to rain or moisture FCC NOTICE Class B digital device This equipment has been tested and found...

Page 3: ...When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus com bination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer al...

Page 4: ...stalled follow the precautions below An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of over head power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can come in contact...

Page 5: ...8 Stand Instruction 9 Desktop Pedestal Installation 10 Swivel Stand 10 Cable Arrangement 10 Remote Control Functions 1 1 VESA Wall Mounting 12 Securing the TV to the wall to prevent falling When the T...

Page 6: ...AV ING FR EE ZE RA TIO Protection Cover Refer to p 9 Bolts for stand assembly Refer to p 9 x 4 Cable Holder Refer to p 10 x 2 O Op pt ti io on n E Ex xt tr ra as s Wipe spots on the exterior only with...

Page 7: ...uttons CHANNEL Buttons Power Standby Indicator Illuminates red in standby mode Illuminates blue when the TV is switched on Remote Control Sensor G G When the TV cannot be turned on with the remote con...

Page 8: ...use with amps and home theater systems Note In standby mode this port doesn t work COMPONENT IN Analog Connection Supports HD Uses a red green and blue cable for video red and white for audio ANTENNA...

Page 9: ...ec ct ti io on n c co ov ve er r over the hole for the stand Press the P PR RO OT TE EC CT TI IO ON N C CO OV VE ER R into the TV until you hear it click Protection Cover G G When assembling the desk...

Page 10: ...r right direction by 20 degrees to suit your viewing position G G Ensure adequate ventilation by following the clearance recommendations G G Do not mount near or above any type of heat source CAUTION...

Page 11: ...r for multiple program channels such as 2 1 2 2 etc Displays the channel list Tunes to the last channel viewed Adjusts the volume Switch the sound on or off Changes the channel Moves from one full set...

Page 12: ...installation manual and all parts necessary for assembly are provided G G Do not use screws longer then the standard dimen sion as they may cause damage to the inside to the TV G G For wall mounts tha...

Page 13: ...V brackets bolts and tighten them securely in the upper holes Secure the wall brackets with the bolts sold separately to the wall Match the height of the bracket that is mounted on the wall to the hol...

Page 14: ...door antenna Be careful not to bend the copper wire when connecting the antenna Copper Wire To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area please purchase a signal amplifier and install properly...

Page 15: ...igital set top box Refer to the owner s manual for the digital set top box operation Select the C Co om mp po on ne en nt t1 1 or 2 2 input source on the TV using the I IN NP PU UT T button on the rem...

Page 16: ...IN NP PU UT T button on the remote control Refer to the DVD player s manual for operating instructions 2 1 AUDIO AV IN VIDEO MONO USB SERVICE ONLY COMPONENT IN 1 2 VIDEO AUDIO L R Y L R PB PR 1 2 HDMI...

Page 17: ...ss PLAY on the VCR Refer to the VCR owner s manual Select the A AV V input source on the TV using the I IN NP PU UT T button on the remote control 1 G G If you have a mono VCR connect the audio cable...

Page 18: ...H H or N Nu um mb be er r 0 0 9 9 button on the remote control Select the viewing source by using the I IN NP PU UT T button on the remote control When finished using the TV press the P PO OW WE ER R...

Page 19: ...tting the A Au ut to o T Tu un ni in ng g or M Ma an nu ua al l T Tu un ni in ng g the number of maxi mum channels you can store is 900 It is subject to change depending on the broadcasting signal env...

Page 20: ...esired channel or 3 Select F Fa av vo or ri it te e 4Q MENU Return to TV viewing Q Menu Close Vivid Standard Off English Off Aspect Ratio Picture Mode Sound Mode Caption Multi Audio Sleep Timer Del Ad...

Page 21: ...store mode after 5 minutes You can also adjust I In ni it ti ia al l S Se et tt ti in ng g in the O OP PT TI IO ON N menu Factory defaults are set when you choose H Ho om me e U Us se e If you do not...

Page 22: ...ffer slightly from what is shown in this manual Q Menu Quick Menu is a menu of features which users might use frequently 1Q MENU 2 3 Q MENU Return to TV viewing Q Menu Close F F 16 9 G G Vivid Standar...

Page 23: ...Mode Standard SRS TruSurround XT Off Treble 50 Bass 50 Reset TV Speaker On L R Makes sure that the volume level remains consis tent whether you are watching a commercial or a regular TV program Adjus...

Page 24: ...oadable Rating Input Block Set Password Lock System LOCK Selects your desired language for on screen menus English Spanish French Sets a label to each input source This feature can be used to prevent...

Page 25: ...he power cord inserted into wall power outlet Check your antenna direction and or location Test the wall power outlet plug another product s power cord into the outlet where the product s power cord w...

Page 26: ...necting HDMI USB No output from one of the speakers A Au ud di io o P Pr ro ob bl le em ms s Press the VOL or VOLUME button Sound muted Press MUTE button Try another channel The problem may be with th...

Page 27: ...shing detergent Wring the cloth until it s almost dry and then use it to wipe the screen Make sure the excess water is off the screen and then let it air dry before you turn on your TV Cleaning the Ca...

Page 28: ...requirement Television System Program Coverage External Antenna Impedance Environment condition Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity MODEL Z42PQ20 Z42PQ20 UC 4...

Page 29: ...WATCHING TV 29 Z42PQ20 U 9 21 09 2 51 PM Page 29 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 30: ...APPENDIX 30 APPENDIX Z42PQ20 U 9 21 09 2 51 PM Page 30 All manuals and user guides at all guides com...

Page 31: ...nces shall be borne by the consumer WARRANTY PERIOD LABOR ONE YEAR from the Date of Purchase PARTS ONE YEAR from the Date of Purchase Effective Date of Warranty Your warranty period Begins on the date...

Page 32: ...ccordance with the Zenith warranty are Zenith s responsibility and will be provided without charge Other service requirements will be at the owner s expense If you have problems in obtaining satisfact...

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