Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA • Phone: 1-847-941-8000. CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. (Continued from previous page) Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding 19. Servicing If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening as to provide some protection against voltage surges and...
Adjust the Computer Display Output to TV Requirements Note: The optional PCZ3000 Computer Scan Conversion Card Kit is available from your Zenith dealer The PCZ3000 allows the TV to display additional computer formats in addition to 800 x 600 @60 Hz SVGA.
Computer Hook Up Here is the basic setup to use the Presentation TV as a computer monitor Computer Video "Card" Output TV Front Make the basic connections as indicated. (Appearance of components may vary from Video Out to those in the illustrations.) Computer Monitor Plug in your TV.
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Computer Hook Up An accessory packet is included with all TV models. A 15-ft. cable with a “video mirror” for providing a computer image to two monitors—your computer’s monitor and the TV. Make the connections with the 15-ft. “Video-Mirror” cable exactly as shown.
PC: Windows Environment Setting your computer for optimum picture output in the Windows operating system environment WINDOWS Environment The following is a step-by-step procedure for setting your 5. Select under the ITEM category ICON SPACING computer’s picture output to optimum display quality. (Vertical) * Select SIZE of 100 1.
FONT and SIZE through the CON- TROL PANEL and VIEW. You have now changed the The Zenith TV is a high quality, low cost alternative to a appearance of all your folders but NOT your applications.
Selecting Computer Sources SOURCE MENU ANTENNA/CABLE SOURCE CAMPORT AUX VIDEO Choosing the computer FRONT COMPUTER SVGA S-VIDEO FRONT COMPUTER SVGA input on the Source REAR COMPUTER SVGA PRESS: menus SOURCE TO CHANGE PRESS TO CHANGE ENTER TO ACTIVATE < > PRESS KEYS TO ACTIVATE ENTER...
Computer Video Menu COMPUTER VIDEO MENU CONTRAST Use the Computer Video Menu when using computer BRIGHTNESS sources to customize the picture appearance to your GREEN BLUE preference HORZ. POS. VERT. POS. HORZ. SIZE VERT. SIZE PICT. PREF PRESET Note: For Computer Video Menu, connect and select a computer source.
TV Hook-Up Directory To hook up a computer see pages 6 - 13. To hook up other equipment, see below. IMPORTANT!! Use this page to decide where you need to begin your TV set up. First, find the line below that best describes what you want to do, then go to that page number.
COMPUTER AUDIO A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with the Zenith Presentation TV. Mini glossary 75 OHM RF CABLE The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. Each end looks like a hex shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle, and it screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV.
Hook Up Your Cable (CATV) to the TV Connect cable service to the Presentation TV Cable TV TV Back Wall Jack Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of the Presentation TV. ANTENNA Connect the cable that runs from the wall, CABLE according to one of the diagrams to the S-VIDEO OUT...
Go to page 21 to Auto Program the Presentation TV. switch Video Audio RF Coaxial Wire (75ohm) TV Back No A/V cables are included with the Zenith Presentation Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play videocas- settes in stereo sound. ANTENNA CABLE A/V cables not included...
Hook Up Cable Service (CATV) and VCR Cable TV Wall Jack VCR back VCR back AV panel Round wire (75ohm) Connect a VCR and Cable service to the output switch Presentation TV Video Audio TV Back Locate the Antenna/Cable In jack on the back of the VCR.
Hook Up an S-VHS VCR to your TV Your Zenith TV may be connected to a Super-VHS VCR through the S-Video Input located on the connection panel on your TV. Also, you may “daisy chain” up to five TVs to one Super VHS VCR through the special S-Video LOOP OUT connection.
Audio Out Hookup You can send the sound from the TV to an external amplifier Audio Output: Use the Left and Right Audio Out jacks to connect an external amplifier and speakers. (Refer TV Back to the Audio Menu page for instructions on how to turn the TV’s internal speakers off and on.) Control the Volume level settings using your external amplifier.
Auto Program (Channel Search) Use Auto Program to specify Antenna or cable service AUTO PROGRAM TO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK incoming signal source and automatically store all of the CH. LABELS channels found by the channel search CLOCK SET TIMER CAPTIONS ALARM MENU LANGUAGE With the remote control in hand, press the POWER key to turn on the Presentation TV.
Front Front Video Computer (Input) Connects the (Input) Used for 800 x video output ComPort and CamPort are trademarks of 600 60Hz SVGA from external type computer video devices. Zenith Electronics Corporation hookup. P A G E 2 2 206-4543...
Remote: TV Mode Key Functions To put remote into TV operating mode, press TV POWER Turns TV On or Off PRG (PROGRAM) POWER Programs remote to operate other LED INDICATOR LIGHT products. Lights when keys are pressed. CABLE SURF CABLE/VCR/AUX/TV (MODE KEYS) SURF FLASHBK Access Channel preview and sources menu.
Picture/Sound Source Selection Make connections, use the TV/VCR Source key, or use Channel Up/Down to choose the available picture and sound sources to appear on the TV screen AUX IN R- AUDIO- L VIDEO Rear Front (Aux) (Camport) computer in TV back S-VIDEO IN R- AUDIO- L...
On-Screen Menus/Displays Overview Descriptions of the menus and on-screen displays Using the MENU key and other keys indicated on the remote, the user can access the menus and displays described below. Menu Name Page Description ON-SCREEN MENUS SETUP MENU Adjusts the basic characteristics of the TV Auto Program Automatically finds and stores active channels to scroll through using Channel Up/Down.
Setting Add/Delete/Blank AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK CH 44 ADDED CH. LABELS Fine-tune the channel selection list CLOCK SET TIMER CAPTIONS ALARM MENU LANGUAGE Press MENU on the remote repeatedly until the Setup menu appears. POWER Press the Up/Down arrow repeatedly to highlight the CABLE Add/Del/Blnk option.
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Using Preset Channel Labels AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK Customizing channel names with the Preset Channel Labels CH. LABELS CH 32 FOX (Or, see the next page to create your own custom channel CLOCK SET TIMER labels) CAPTIONS ALARM MENU LANGUAGE Using either the NUMBER keypad or the Channel Up/Down arrows on the remote, select a channel.
Creating Custom Channel Labels Customize channel names by using your own custom channel labels AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK CH. LABELS CH 30 MYLAB CLOCK SET To Make Custom Channel Labels TIMER CAPTIONS First select a channel using the NUMBER keypad and ENTER or ALARM MENU LANGUAGE the Channel Up/Down arrows, on the remote control.
Set the Clock AUTO PROGRAM AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK Set the clock on the ADD/DEL/BLNK CH. LABELS CH. LABELS Presentation TV CLOCK SET 10:32 AM CLOCK SET 6:30 AM TIMER TIMER TIMER TIMER CAPTIONS CAPTIONS ALARM MENU ALARM MENU LANGUAGE LANGUAGE With the Setup menu displayed, use the Up/Down arrow to highlight the Clock Set option as shown.
On / Off Timers TIMER AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK Set up On/Off Timers ON TIME 9:00 AM CH. LABELS Note: On/Off Timers oper- OFF TIME 7:00 PM CLOCK SET TO SET TIMER TIMER ate independently of each ON/OFF TIMER CAPTIONS other. ALARM MENU LANGUAGE POWER...
Captions (Caption/Text Setup) Set up Closed Caption/Text options for the user CAPTIONS SETUP QUICK/MUTE OPER. MODE SEL. TYPE CAPTION ON MUTE TIMER CAPTION 1 CAPTION LOCK TO SET CAPTIONS CAPTION 2 ALARM MENU ON, OFF CAPTION 3 PRESS SELECT TO CHOOSE CAPTION 4 PRESS ADJ TO CHANGE...
Setting the Wake Up Alarm AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK Use the Alarm menu to CH. LABELS 7:30 CLOCK SET set a time for the TV TIMER to automatically turn CAPTIONS ALARM MENU TO SET ALARM itself on LANGUAGE With the Alarm Menu option highlighted in the Setup menu, press the Left/Right arrow to go to the menu.
Language AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK Choose the language for the on-screen menus CH. LABELS CLOCK SET TIMER CAPTIONS ALARM MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH Press MENU on the remote repeatedly until the Setup menu appears. POWER Use the Up/Down arrow on the remote control to high- light Language on your screen.
Audio Menu Customize the sound coming from the TV BASS TREBLE BALANCE AUDIO MODE STEREO SOUNDRITE FRONT SURR SPEAKERS AUDIO PREF CUSTOM Press MENU repeatedly on the remote control until the Audio menu appears. Using the Up/Down arrow on the remote control, high- light the audio option you want to change.
Video Menu CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR Use the TV Video Menu to customize the picture to your preference TINT SHARPNESS PICTURE PREF CUSTOM Press the MENU key repeatedly until the Video menu appears. Your options are: POWER • Contrast: Adjusts the level of difference between white and CABLE black in the TV picture.
Not for children under age 17 under any circumstances. Strong sexual content. Hard Core Films Same as NC-17 rating. Note: Zenith Electronics Corporation is not liable for any program content that appears when using this rating system; as always, user discretion is advised. P A G E 3 6...
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Parental Control Menu After you have read the preceding page, follow instructions below to set up and activate Parental Control AGE BLOCK GENERAL UNBLOCKED CHILDREN PRESS CC TO RETURN CONTENT BLOCK RATING TO BLOCK DIALOG TV-14 TO BLOCK LANGUAGE SEX SCENES VIOLENCE F VIOLENCE NO RATING...
Source Menu SOURCE MENU ANTENNA/CABLE SOURCE CAMPORT AUX VIDEO Choose the source of ANTENNA/CABLE S-VIDEO the picture and sound FRONT COMPUTER SVGA PRESS: REAR COMPUTER SVGA SOURCE TO CHANGE PRESS TO CHANGE ENTER TO ACTIVATE < > PRESS KEYS TO ACTIVATE ENTER Selecting Viewing Sources Using Selecting Viewing Sources Pressing...
Other Menus & On-Screen Displays Press the remote keys indicated below to access these menus and displays SOURCE ANTENNA/CABLE PRESS: SOURCE TO CHANGE ENTER TO ACTIVATE Source Menu Alarm Menu Sleep Timer Menu Press TV/VCR SOURCE. Gives access In the Setup Menu, select the Press TIMER.
Installer Menus Use the Installer Menus to change operational settings 1391-P07 01.47 Accessing the Installer’s Menu Installer’s menus can be accessed by using the installer’s remote control. Just press and hold MENU (about 8 seconds) until the display changes, then press 9, 8, 7, 6, then ENTER.
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Installer Menus *Note: Installer Menu Items Changing Computer Mode Values To change values for Computer mode, press TV/VCR SOURCE to select REAR Changing TV Mode Values Installer menu options: 01 PRESET PX (Preset Picture), COMPUTER SVGA or FRONT COMPUTER SVGA as the source, then enter the 04 VERT POS (Vertical Position), and 05 HORZ POS (Horizontal Position), have installer menu.
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24. FEATURE LEVEL 13 NOT USED Default set to ZEN 1 for Zenith IR remote control operation. Set O, P LBL for Zenith Private Label IR remote control operation. 14 CHAN LOCK (Channel Lock)
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TV to operate erratically or become inoper- A. Set Up a Master TV able. • Use a Zenith MBR Remote like the MBR3447 or the TV front Using a Zenith Multi-Brand remote like the MBR3447, set up a panel controls to operate Learning and Teaching menus.
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Since the Clone Programmer’s time cannot be set directly, the time needs to be copied from a Zenith TV equipped with MPI input capability. Reset Button...
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Clone Selection Menu Choices Operation Notes The LT2000 programmer is designed to be used with TVs contain- ing the 221-01006 and later processors. Use with earlier TV sets Disconnect the Clone from the TV when you are finished; auto- may give unpredictable results. The specific microprocessor used matically switching it off.
SOURCE PLAY REWIND FFWD Programming your Zenith remote will allow you to use one STOP remote to work up to 7 different devices, if all remote operat- ing modes are programmed! Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control.
Amplifier Volume Override Sets up your amplifier to be operated in all remote control modes Find the code that operates your amplifier. Test it to make sure it’s the correct one by following the POWER procedure in “Programming Your Remote” on the Indicator Light previous page.
QUIT MENU TV/VCR RECORD PAUSE TIMER SOURCE Programming your Zenith remote will allow you to use one remote to work up to 7 different devices, if all remote operat- PLAY REWIND FFWD ing modes are programmed! STOP Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control.
If Programming the Remote did not find your code, try this procedure to automatically find the code for your device. If your remote becomes inoperable, go back to “Programming your Remote” and enter the Zenith TV code for Step 5, see page 50 Turn on the device you’re programming for the remote control.
A list of key functions by mode for the remote control TV Mode VCR Mode Cable Mode AUX Mode KEY NAME Zenith Code 101 Zenith Code 201 Zenith Code 353 Zenith Code 960 Program Mode Codes Program Mode Codes Program Mode Codes Program Mode Codes...
Computer Setup Troubleshooting: Some quick and easy tips to resolving problems using the Presentation TV as a Computer Monitor Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) Page(s) Computer Image Poor or no computer picture. • Poor Connections. -Check all cable connections. • TV/Computer not turned on. -Turn TV/Computer on.
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Troubleshooting Note: Also provided with this TV and intended for qualified Servicer/Technicians usage only: Installation and Setup Guide - A limited access publication with information and instructions primarily used by qualified electronics servicer/technicians to configure or adjust the operational features of this TV. Some quick and easy tips to resolving problems Symptoms Cause(s)
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Troubleshooting Some quick and easy tips to resolving problems Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) See page(s) Picture Reception Poor or no picture. • TV station problems. -Try a different channel. 22/23 • Video menu not adjusted properly. -Check Video menu option settings. Local interference.
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Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) See page(s) TV turns On. • Alarm set to turn TV on. -Turn TV off. TV turns Off. • Sleep Timer turned TV Off. -Turn TV back on. No Source Menu. • Auto Sense source(s) connected. -Disconnect device(s) from Auto Sense source connection(s).
Maintenance Routine TV cabinet and screen cleaning Careful and regular cleaning can extend the the useful service life of the TV. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Screen Cleaning 1.
Glossary A list of definitions for words found in this guide 75 OHM RF CABLE The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. The end looks like a hex-shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle. It screws onto the threaded jack on the back of the TV. 300 ohm 300 TO 75 OHM A small device that connects a two-wire...
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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 WAR- RANTY” as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state within the U.S.A.