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Troubleshooting
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- Page 1 / w a r r a n t y Copyright 2001, Zenith Electronics Corporation...
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Page 2: Safety Warnings
Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA • Phone: 1-847-391-7000. 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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TV/VCR/Cable Box/Computer and other Equipment Hookup TV Hookup Directory ......14 Antenna ......15 Cable service . -
Page 6: Overview: Computer Monitor Setup
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. -
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.) Plug in your TV. The Presentation TV is designed to operate on standard current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. -
Page 8: Computer Hookup
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. -
Page 9: Windows Environment Image Enhancements
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 Presentation TV. Turn on the TV and then the COMPUTER. 2. Open your CONTROL PANEL and click on DISPLAY PROP- ERTIES. -
Page 10: Macintosh Environment Image Enhancements
ICONS on your menu palette. Due to a less flexible platform, you will not be able to effect the fonts/size on the Menu Bar. The Zenith TV is a high quality, low cost alternative to a true SVGA monitor. 206-3492-O... -
Page 11: Computer Source Selection
Selecting Computer Sources Choosing the computer input on the Source menus Source Selection Press TV/VCR SOURCE on the remote repeatedly to cycle through the available sources. Source Selection using Source Menu Press MENU on the remote repeatedly until the Source menu appears. -
Page 12: Computer Video Menu
Using the 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/Down arrow to choose Picture Preference onscreen. -
Page 13: Computer Setup Notes
Computer Setup Notes Use this blank page to write down notes regarding your particular computer setup P A G E 1 3 206-3492-O... -
Page 14: Tv Hookup 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. -
Page 15: 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 16: Cable Service
DC Current. Go to page 21 to Auto Program the Presentation TV. If you’re using a cable box, leave the TV on channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to change channels. If you’re using a cable box, Auto Program might only find the channel your cable service is on (usually channel 3 or 4). -
Page 17: Antenna With Vcr
Do not attempt to operate it on DC Current. Go to page 21 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 18: Cable Service With Vcr
Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries. Back of Remote Plug in the TV. The 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: 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 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. -
Page 20: 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 page for instructions on how to turn the TV’s internal speakers off and on.) -
Page 21: Step 2. Tv Reception Setup & Channel Search Auto Program: Select Antenna, Or Cable Service And Do A Channel Search
Auto Program on the screen. Press the Right or Left arrow to go to the Auto Program menu. Using the Up/Down arrow, choose either Cable TV or Off- Air Antenna on the screen. Press the Right or Left arrow to begin the Channel Search. -
Page 22: 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 23: Remote Control Key Functions In Tv Mode
Remote TV Mode Key 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 24: Picture/Sound Source Selection
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 VIDEO Front (Aux) (Camport) computer in S-VIDEO IN S-Video Front Computer In... -
Page 25: On-Screen Menus Overview
Alarm TV turn on time status indicator. Sleep Timer Sets a preset time that the TV will turn off to a maximum of four hours; press TIMER to activate. Volume Shows current sound level setting; press VOLUME Up/Down to activate. -
Page 26: Features To Your Preference Setup Menu (Start With Page 23, Auto Program) Add/Del/Blank
When you are finished, press ENTER to remove menu. Menu Operation/Front Control Panel The menus can also be operated by using the TV front control panel buttons. See page 22 for menu operation instructions. If you need to key-in numbers, use the remote control. - Page 27 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 P A G E 2 7...
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Page 28: Channel Labels (Preset And Custom)
P A G E 2 8 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 206-3602... -
Page 29: Clock Set
For example, press 06, then 30, to set 6:30 on the clock. Use the TIMER key to set AM or PM, as shown on the menu. Press ENTER to start the clock and return to TV viewing. Mini glossary TIME A four-digit figure broken down into hours and minutes, that is used to enter the current time when setting the clock. -
Page 30: Closed Captions/Text Menu
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 31: Alarm (Set A Tv Automatic Turn-On Time)
With the Alarm Menu option highlighted in the Setup menu, press the Left/Right arrow to 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 32: Language
Press ENTER to return to TV viewing. Menu Operation/Front Control Panel The menus can also be operated by using the TV front control panel buttons. See page 22 for menu operation instructions. If you need to key-in numbers, use the remote control. -
Page 33: Audio Menu
Up/Down arrow and return to the Audio Menu to adjust other options. Menu Operation/Front Control Panel The menus can also be operated by using the TV front control panel buttons. See page 22 for menu operation instructions. If you need to key-in numbers, use the remote control. -
Page 34: Video Menu
Using the Left/Right arrow, change the contrast level to your preference. Press ENTER, to return to TV viewing, or repeat from Step 2 to set the other menu options. Use the Up/Down arrow to choose Picture Preference onscreen. -
Page 35: 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. 206-3685 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 36 Use the Up/Down/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 previous page for rating definitions.)
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Page 37: Source Menu
ENTER again to remove menu and return to TV viewing. Menu Operation/Front Control Panel The menus can also be operated by using the TV front control panel buttons. See page 22 for menu operation instructions. If you need to key-in numbers, use the remote control. -
Page 38: Other Menus And On-Screen Displays
Press VOLUME. Shows currently selected sound setting. P A G E 3 8 Alarm Menu In the Setup Menu, select the ALARM MENU option. Sets a time that the TV will automatically turn itself on. CH 9 3:12 STEREO Channel/Time/Audio Display Press ENTER. -
Page 39: Remote Control Programming To Control Other Products Remote Control Programming
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, if all remote operat- ing modes are programmed! 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: Aux 1, Aux 2, Aux 3 Programming
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, if all remote operat- ing modes are programmed! Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control. -
Page 42: Autofind
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 43 Turn on the device you’re programming for the remote control. -
Page 43: Programming Product Name Brand Codes
Find the codes you need to program your remote. On this page: TVs, VCRs, Cable Boxes, and HD/Set Top Boxes Daewoo ..149 TV/VCR Combination Codes Zenith ..101 121 149 Adventura TV/VCR . 154 Daewoo TV/VCR . . 148 VCRs Admiral . - Page 44 Toshiba ..915 Yahama ..414 941 942 Zenith ..460 461 498 901 902 Zenith CD Rec . . . 415 Soundesign .
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Page 45: Remote Modes (Tv, Cable, Vcr, Aux) Key Functions
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). 206-4544 2/1/01 VCR Mode Cable Mode Zenith Code 201 Zenith Code 353... -
Page 46: Computer Setup Troubleshooting
Computer Setup Troubleshooting: 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. • TV/Computer not turned on. • Wrong TV source selected. -
Page 47: 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... - Page 48 -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 49 Possible Solution(s) -Turn TV off. -Turn TV back on. -Disconnect device(s) from Auto Sense source connection(s). -Press TV to select TV operating mode on remote. -Disconnect device(s) from Auto Sense source connection(s). -Connect cables properly. -Select S-Video input on daisy-chained TVs.
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Page 50: 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 51: 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 52 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.