Zenith Presentation H25C46DT Installation And Operating Manual, Warranty

Zenith h25c46dt: operating guide
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Copyright 2000, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

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  • Page 1 & o p e r a t i n g g u i d e / w a r r a n t y Copyright 2000, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
  • Page 2 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • 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. Presentation...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TV/VCR/Cable Box/Computer and other Equipment Hookup TV Hookup Directory ......16 Antenna ......17 Cable service .
  • Page 6: Overview: Computer Monitor Setup

    TV sets; allows a computer’s image to appear on a series of TVs connected to the PCZTV. See your Zenith dealer for further details.
  • Page 7: Computer Hookup

    Computer Hook Up Here is the basic setup to use the Presentation TV as a computer monitor Make the basic connections as indicated. (Appearance of components may vary from those in the illustrations see page 13.) Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet.
  • Page 8 An accessory packet is included with all models. A 15-ft. cable with a “video mirror” is featured for providing a computer image to two monitors—your computer’s monitor and your Zenith TV. Make the connections with the 15-ft. “video-mirror” cable as shown. Also refer to the preceding page for audio connections and “Using the monitor function.”...
  • Page 9 • The cables shown in each of these setups are not supplied with the scan card or with the 46 Series, Presentation TVs. See your Zenith dealer to purchase the necessary cables or for further information.
  • Page 10 The following is a step-by-step procedure for setting your computer’s picture output to optimum display quality. 1. Plug in your computer to the PCZTV (Presentation TV). Turn on the PCZTV and then the COMPUTER. 2. Open your CONTROL PANEL and click on DISPLAY PROP- ERTIES.
  • Page 11 The following is a step-by-step procedure for setting your computer picture output to optimum display quality. 1. Plug in your computer to the PCZTV (Presentation TV). Turn on the PCZTV and then the COMPUTER. 2. Open your CONTROL PANEL by choosing under the APPLE icon or by clicking on your HARD DRIVE icon.
  • Page 12 Troubleshooting: Windows Some quick and easy tips to resolving problems using the Presentation TV as a Computer Monitor Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Computer Image Poor or no computer picture. • Poor Connections. • Card not fully inserted. • TV/Computer not turned on.
  • Page 13 Troubleshooting: Macintosh Some quick and easy tips to resolving problems using the TV as a Computer Monitor Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Computer Image Poor or no computer picture. • Poor Connections. • Card not fully inserted. • TV/Computer not turned on.
  • Page 14 Remote Key Enter Zoom Mode †Auto Screen Size † Auto Size will adjust the computer image to match the TV Screen. Use a full-screen computer display with high average brightness for best results. * The image cannot be zoomed in Freeze Mode.
  • Page 15 PCZ3000 Scan Conversion Card technology. The table below illustrates the menu structure for the Presentation TV while in Computer mode. As with the Remote Key Command Functions, menus are operated through the NUMBER keypad. Generally speaking, keys 4 and...
  • Page 16: Tv Hookup Directory

    TV Hook-Up Directory To hook up a computer see pages 6 - 15. To hook up other equipment, see below. IMPORTANT!! Use this page to decide where you need to begin your set up. First, find the line below that best describes what you want to do, then go to that page number.
  • Page 17: Antenna

    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.
  • Page 18 Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries. back of remote Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Your Presentation TV is designed to operate on standard current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC Current.
  • Page 19: Hook Up Antenna And Vcr To The Tv

    120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC Current. Go to page 23 to Auto Program the Presentation TV. No A/V cables are included with the Zenith Presentation Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play videocas- settes in stereo sound.
  • Page 20: Hook Up Cable Service (Catv) And Vcr

    AAA batteries. back of remote Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. The Presentation TV is designed to oper- ate on standard current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC Current.
  • Page 21: S-Vhs 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 connec- tion panel on your TV. Also, you may “daisy chain” up to five TVs to one Super VHS VCR through the spe- cial S-Video LOOP OUT connection.
  • Page 22: External Amplifier (Audio Out Hookups)

    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 to the Audio Menu on page 34 for instructions on how to turn the TV’s internal speakers off and on.)
  • Page 23 Program on the screen. Press a Right or Left arrow to go to the Auto Program menu. Using the UP arrow, choose either Cable TV or Off-Air Antenna on your screen. Press a Right or Left arrow to begin the Channel Search.
  • Page 24: Front Panel Controls/Inputs

    Press either the Right or left ADJUST button to modify the selected option. The menu will disappear after a few seconds. There are three jacks on the front of the Presentation TV that make connecting Audio/Video devices like camcorders very simple.
  • Page 25: Remote Control Key Functions In Tv Mode

    Remote Key TV Mode Functions To put remote into TV operating mode, press TV PRG (PROGRAM) Programs remote to operate other products. SURF Access Channel preview and sources menu. FLASHBK (FLASHBACK) Returns to the last channel viewed. CHANNEL (UP/DOWN) Chooses next higher/lower available channel.
  • Page 26: Setup Menu (Start With Page 23, Auto Program)

    Shows the current time, channel, video and type of incoming audio signal, or mute. Alarm Sets a wake-up time for the TV to turn itself on; see the Setup menu. Sleep Timer Sets the time the TV will turn off; press TIMER.
  • Page 27: Setting Add/Delete/Blank

    AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK CH 44 CH. LABELS CLOCK SET CAPTIONS ALARM MENU LANGUAGE POWER CABLE SURF FLASHBK MUTE CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL ENTER QUIT MENU TV/VCR RECORD PAUSE TIMER SOURCE PLAY REWIND FFWD STOP ADDED P A G E 2 7...
  • Page 28 P A G E 2 8 AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK CH. LABELS CH 32 CLOCK SET CAPTIONS ALARM MENU LANGUAGE POWER CABLE SURF FLASHBK MUTE CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL ENTER QUIT MENU TV/VCR RECORD PAUSE TIMER SOURCE PLAY REWIND FFWD STOP 206-3602...
  • Page 29 AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK CH. LABELS CH 30 CLOCK SET CAPTIONS ALARM MENU LANGUAGE POWER CABLE SURF FLASHBK MUTE CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL ENTER QUIT MENU TV/VCR RECORD PAUSE TIMER SOURCE PLAY REWIND FFWD STOP MYLAB P A G E 2 9...
  • Page 30: Set The Clock

    6:30 on the clock. Use the TIMER key to set AM or PM. Press ENTER to start the clock and return to TV viewing. The Sleep Timer may be instantly set by pressing the TIMER key repeatedly. When you have made your selection, press ENTER to set the timer and return to TV viewing.
  • Page 31 Mini glossary CAPTIONS The term for the words that scroll across the bottom of your TV screen; usually the audio portion of the program provided for the hearing impaired. TEXT The term for the words that appear in a large black frame and almost cover the entire screen; usually messages...
  • Page 32 With the Alarm Menu option highlighted in the Setup menu, press the Left/Right arrow go to the menu. Using the NUMBER keypad, set the time you want the TV to turn on. For example, to set 7:30 AM, press 0, 7, 3, 0.
  • Page 33: Language

    Use the UP arrow on the remote control, to highlight Language on your screen. Press a Left/Right arrow to choose one of the following options: English, Spanish or French. Press ENTER to return to TV viewing. 206-3602 AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK CH.
  • Page 34: Audio Menu

    • Audio Pref: Selects Custom or Preset. Press a Left/Right arrow to adjust or change the option you have selected. Press ENTER to return to TV viewing, or press the UP arrow and return to the Audio Menu to adjust other options.
  • Page 35: Video Menu/Computer Video Menu

    Using a Left/Right arrow, change the contrast level to your pref- erence. Press ENTER, to return to TV viewing, or repeat from Step 2 to set the other menu options. Use the UP arrow to choose Picture Preference on your screen.
  • Page 36: Parental Control Menu

    NC-17 Restricted Viewing Hard Core Films 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 Even if you choose to leave the Aux inputs unblocked, the ratings you specify will automatically restrict the program- ming that appears from the video sources.
  • Page 37: Parental Control Menu

    Use the Up/Left/Right arrows to select and adjust or set the rating for an option. For Sex Scenes for example, use the “From TV-PG” setting. (See the Mini Glossary, Ratings Charts on this and the previ- ous page for rating definitions.)
  • Page 38: Other Menus And 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 Press TV/VCR SOURCE. Gives access to the other available sources: Antenna/Cable, Camport, Aux Video, S-Video, Front Computer SVGA, Rear Computer SVGA, and Rear Computer NTSC. VOLUME Volume Display Press VOLUME.
  • Page 39 POWER key. The device should turn off. If not, try the other codes listed and continue from Step 3. Programming your Zenith remote will allow you to use one remote to work up to 7 different devices! Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control.
  • Page 40: Amplifier Volume Override

    3-9-9, instead of a brand code, then pressing ENTER. Your volume and mute keys now control your amplifier, while all the other keys still operate the Presentation TV. To put everything back to normal, reprogram all modes with their original codes (see the “Programming Your Remote” page).
  • Page 41 POWER. It should turn off. Repeat the steps to program AUX+2, and AUX+3. Programming your Zenith remote will allow you to use one remote to work up to 7 different devices. Some devices may not work with the Zenith remote control. 206-3602-O POWER...
  • Page 42: Remote Control Auto-Find

    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 five Turn on the device you’re programming for the remote control.
  • Page 43 206-3602-O Signature 2000 . . . 121 XR-1000 ..121 Zenith ..101 121 149 TV/VCR Combination Codes Adventura TV/VCR . 154 Daewoo TV/VCR . . 148 MultiTech.
  • Page 44 Yahama ..414 941 942 Sears ..936 Zenith ..460 461 498 Sharp ..441 442 Sherwood .
  • Page 45 STOP VCR Stop FFWD VCR Fast Forward References: MBR3447C, 124-233-04 and µP 221-New Some of the functions shown above may not be available on your TV (such as PIP). 206-3602 VCR Mode Cable Mode Zenith Code 201 Zenith Code 353...
  • Page 46: Installer Menus

    Installer Menus Use the Installer Menus to change operational settings 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.
  • Page 47 04 VERT POS (Vertical Position), and 05 HORZ POS (Horizontal Position), have separate values for TV mode and Computer mode. If you enter the installer menu with the source being a TV channel, Aux, S-Video, or Camport you change the val- ues for TV mode only.
  • Page 48 Set to 0 to suppress CHANNEL PREVIEW FUNCTION with some pay per view systems. 24. FEATURE LEVEL Default set to ZEN 1 for Zenith IR remote control operation. Set O, P LBL for Zenith Private Label IR remote control operation. Note: Installer should leave item 24 FEATURE LEVEL set to 1 (default).
  • Page 49 TV into multiple identical television sets. Once learned from the master, setup data is retained in the LT2000 for future use. When using the LT2000, cloning operations will go easier if the TV set is connected to a good quality signal and operating with a stable picture displayed.
  • Page 50: Clone Selection Menu Choices

    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. Once the time is copied to the Clone programmer, the current time can then be transferred to another TV.
  • Page 51: Operation Notes

    • TV not reset. When cloning operations are complete, just unplug the LT2000 from the TV. If the TV does not display a picture (blank screen) after a few seconds, just change channels. 206-3492-O The LT2000 programmer is designed to be used with TVs contain- ing the 221-01006 and later processors.
  • Page 52 -The CC (closed caption) option may be in Text 1, 2, 3, or 4 mode. -Select Caption 1, or OFF in the Caption/Text menu. -Check local TV listings to see if available on broadcast. -Relocate over-the-air antenna. -Try a different channel with Closed Captions or Text.
  • Page 53 -Move antenna, check connection/location. -Set TV/VCR button on your VCR correctly. -Are you in TV or cable tuning mode, and should be in the other? -Set output channels on all A/V equipment to same channel (3 or 4). -Check that all connections are tight.
  • Page 54: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 55: Glossary

    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 TO 75 OHM...
  • Page 56 ZENITH’S RESPONSIBILITY Service Labor During a period of one year from effective warranty date, Zenith will provide service labor by a Zenith authorized service center when needed, as determined by the Zenith service center, as a result of manufacturing defects.

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