Zenith 206-3923 Operating Manual

Zenith direct view tv operating guide

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Operating Guide | Warranty
Operating Guide
Model Number | C27H26B | Direct View TV
Model Number
© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation
© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation
Warranty
C27J28C
Dir ec t Vie w T V

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  • Page 1 Operating Guide | Warranty Operating Guide Warranty Model Number | C27H26B | Direct View TV Model Number C27J28C © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation Dir ec t Vie w T V...
  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    ENGLISH CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 3 13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power line surges.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents PREPARATIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...2 Contents ...4 Features ...5 Power source ...5 Parts and functions ...6 Remote control ...7 Antenna connections ...8 Cable TV connections ...9 Connections to other equipment ...10 Selecting the VIDEO input source ...12 Setting the language ...13 Memorizing channels ...14 OPERATION TV operation ...17...
  • Page 5: Features

    High Quality Picture Horizontal Resolution more than 500 lines exceeds Super VHS (400 lines) or Laser Disc (430 lines) in resolution. • Integrated Digital Tuner - You can view digital broadcasts without using a Digital TV Set-Top Box. • Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode - Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers.
  • Page 6: Parts And Functions

    Parts and functions Front POWER button Remote sensor *CHANNEL ▲/▼ buttons * To display the menu screen. Press both VOLUME ▲/▼ buttons at the same time to display the menu screen. CHANNEL ▲/▼ buttons and VOLUME ▲/▼ buttons can be used to select the desired setting during the menu screen operations.
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    1. POWER Button - Press to turn the power on/off to the TV. 2. Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) - Allow direct access to any channel. 3. –/DISPLAY Button - When the TV is receiving an analog signal pressing this button will display the current information on-screen.
  • Page 8: Antenna Connections

    Antenna connections If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see page 9 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm Cable or 300 ohm Twin-lead Wire) RF IN jack 75 ohm Coaxial Cable...
  • Page 9: Cable Tv Connections

    This unit has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV Converter box. Some Cable TV companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the Cable TV company.
  • Page 10: Connections To Other Equipment

    Connections to other equipment The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the TV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The connection diagrams below are offered as suggestions.
  • Page 11 Connections to other equipment (continued) To connect the TV to a DVD player with component video If your DVD player has component video out jacks, connect your TV to a DVD player using a component video cord. It can greatly enhance picture quality and performance. To AUDIO OUT To COMPONENT OUT To COMPONENT IN...
  • Page 12: Selecting The Video Input Source

    Connections to other equipment To connect the TV to a camcorder To playback from a camcorder, connect the camcorder to the TV as shown. To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT To connect the TV to a Game The TV can also be used as a display device for many video games. However, due to the wide variety of signals generated by these devices and subsequent hook-up variations required, they have not all been included in the suggested connection diagrams.
  • Page 13: Setting The Language

    You can choose from three different languages (English, Spanish and French) for the on-screen displays. On-screen language selection (step 4) will automatically appear on the screen when you press MENU/ENTER initially. Select the language you prefer fi rst, then proceed with the other menu options.
  • Page 14: Memorizing Channels

    Memorizing channels This TV is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV’s memory.
  • Page 15 Memorizing channels NOTES: • Memorizing channels is best accomplished during evening “PRIMETIME” hours, as more stations are broadcasting digital signals. Memorizing channels can only be accomplished while a station is broadcasting a digital signal to set that channel into memory. •...
  • Page 16 Memorizing channels To add or delete channels (DIGITAL MODE) Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to select the digital mode. Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears. Press to select menu, then press “DIGITAL SETUP”. Press . The DIGITAL SETUP menu appears. Press to select “ADD/DELETE”, .
  • Page 17: Tv Operation

    NOTES: • If a channel is selected that is not broadcasting, the sound will automatically be muted. • If a station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes. • It may take a few seconds for a digital channel picture to appear on screen after being selected.
  • Page 18 TV operation NOTE: After 10 seconds, DISPLAY screen will return to normal TV-operation automatically, when a Digital signal is received. After 4 seconds, DISPLAY screen will return to normal TV-operation automatically, when an Analog signal is received. Press and release CH The channel automatically stops at the next channel set into memory.
  • Page 19: Setting The V-Chip

    An age limitation can be set to restrict children from viewing or hearing violent scenes or pictures that you may choose to exclude. The restriction applies to “TV RATING” and “MOVIE RATING” if this data is transmitted. You may set this restriction separately. To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password. NOTES: •...
  • Page 20 Setting the V-Chip To use the TV after the TV is protected. When a program is received that is blocked by the V-Chip, enter the password, then press MENU/ENTER. When the password is entered correctly the protection will be temporarily overridden.
  • Page 21 Setting the V-Chip To change the password Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears. Press to select (OPTION) menu, then press to select “V-CHIP”. Press to display the password entering mode. Use the number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press MENU/ENTER. The V-CHIP menu appears.
  • Page 22 Setting the V-Chip NOTES • You can only download the additional V-Chip rating system when your TV is receiving a digital signal. • When you download the additional rating system, it may take some time for the download to occur. •...
  • Page 23: Setting The Clock

    NOTE: After a power failure or disconnection of the power, the clock settings will be lost. In this case, reset the present time. EXAMPLE: Setting the clock to “8:30 AM”, 28 th (TUE) October, 2008. Press MENU/ENTER, then press menu. Press to select “CLOCK SET”.
  • Page 24: Setting The Picture Size

    Setting the picture size You can view 480i format programs in three picture sizes—4:3, 16:9 and ZOOM. Selecting the picture size You can change the picture size by pressing the PICTURE SIZE button on the remote control. • If receiving an Analog signal, you can choose 4:3 or 16:9 picture size. •...
  • Page 25: Picture Control Adjustment/Resetting Your Picture Adjustment

    Picture control adjustment/Resetting your picture adjustment Picture control adjustment Press MENU/ENTER, then press to select (PICTURE) menu. Press to select the item you want to adjust. Press to adjust the setting. BRIGHTNESS decrease brightness CONTRAST decrease contrast COLOR paler color TINT reddish color tint SHARPNESS...
  • Page 26: Closed Caption

    Closed Caption WHAT IS CLOSED CAPTIONING? This television has the capability to decode and display Closed Captioned television programs. Closed Captioning will display text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers or it will translate and display text in another language. NOTES: •...
  • Page 27 Closed Caption NOTE: To turn the closed caption feature off, select OFF in step 7, above. To turn on closed captions (DIGITAL MODE) Tune the television to the desired program in the digital mode. Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears. Press to select (OPTION)
  • Page 28: Cc Setting (Digital Mode)

    CC Setting (DIGITAL MODE) You can select the display method of Closed Caption with AUTO designated by broadcasting studios or CUSTOM. Tune the television to the desired program in the digital mode. Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears. Press to select (OPTION) menu, then press to select...
  • Page 29: Cc Advanced

    When you have selected CUSTOM as the display method, you can adjust the various setting listed below as follows: NOTES: • Do not set the Closed Caption “TEXT COLOR” and “BACKGROUND COLOR” as the same color or you will not be able to see the text.
  • Page 30: Selecting Stereo/Second Audio Program (Sap)

    Selecting Stereo /Second Audio Program (SAP) Selecting Stereo/Second Audio Program (SAP) The multi-channel TV sound (MTS) feature provides high-fi delity stereo sound. MTS also can transmit a second audio program (SAP) containing a second language or other audio information. When the TV receives a stereo or SAP broadcast, the word “STEREO” or “SAP”...
  • Page 31: Selecting The Audio Language (Digital Mode)

    Selecting the audio language (DIGITAL MODE) NOTE: You can also display the AUDIO LANGUAGE menu by pressing “AUDIO” on the remote control. Selecting the audio language (DIGITAL MODE) When two or more audio languages are included in a digital signal, you can select one of the audio language.
  • Page 32: Using The Auto Shut Off Feature

    Using the auto shut off feature If the AUTO SHUT OFF feature is ON, and a station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes. To use the auto shut off feature Press MENU/ENTER. The Menu screen will appears. Press to display (OPTION)
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your TV. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS • Make sure the power cord is plugged in. TV does not •...
  • Page 34: Warranty

    Direct-View Color TV Welcome to the Zenith family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith TV. Please read this warranty carefully, it is a “LIMITED WARRANTY” as defi ned under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state within the U.S.A.

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