Zenith Presentation H27D44DT Installation & Operating Manual

Zenith h27d44dt: operating guide

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Copyright 2001, 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 2001, Zenith Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    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 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TV/VCR/Cable Box/and other Equipment Hookup TV Hookup Directory ......6 Antenna ....... 7 Cable service .
  • Page 6: Step 1. Tv Connections Tv/Vcr/Cable Box/And Other Equipment Hookup Tv Hookup Directory

    If you have cable service and no other equipment, go to ....page 8 Cable only Cable TV Wall Jack Antenna with VCR...
  • Page 7: 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 8: Cable Service

    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 9: Antenna With Vcr

    120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC Current. Go to page 14 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 10: Cable Service With Vcr

    Hook Up Cable Service (CATV) and VCR Connect a VCR and Cable service to the Presentation TV Locate the Antenna/Cable (In) jack on the back of the VCR. Connect the cable that runs from the wall directly to this jack, according to one of the diagrams shown to the right.
  • Page 11: S-Video Vcr/Dvd Etc

    Hook Up S-Video VCR/DVD Player Your Zenith TV may be connected to a Super-VHS VCR or DVD player through the S-Video Input located on the TV’s connection panel. Use the TV’s S-Video In jack to connect other S-Video type equipment.
  • Page 12: External Amplifier (Audio Out Hookups)

    External Monaural Speaker Hookup Send the sound from the TV to an external speaker Audio Output: Use the Matrix Out jack to connect an external monaural speaker or amplifier to the TV. Speaker Back Audio In TV Back Antenna Cable...
  • Page 13: S-Video Loop-Out Connections

    Setup for Looping-Out the Master TV’s S-Video Image to other TVs 1. Make connections to the S-Video Out jack on the Master TV. 2. Connect S-Video cables to the daisy-chained TV’s S-Video input jacks as shown. 3. On the “Daisy-chained” TVs, select the S-Video Input for the picture source.
  • Page 14: Step 2. Tv Reception Set Up & Channel Search Auto Program: Select Antenna, Or Cable Service And Start The Channel Search

    Program on the screen. Press the 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 the Right or Left arrow to begin the Channel Search.
  • Page 15: Front Panel Controls/Inputs

    Inputs for stereo sound from auxiliary equipment. The Front Audio/Video jacks are a direct source con- nection. With cables connected, the TV will auto- matically change its source setting to CAMPORT, as indicated on the channel -time display. If you have a device plugged into the front Video jack, you will not be able to change channels until you have unplugged the front Video jack.
  • Page 16: 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 Accesses Channel preview menu. FLASHBK (FLASHBACK) Returns to the last channel viewed. CHANNEL (UP/DOWN) Chooses next higher/lower available channel.
  • Page 17: Picture/Sound Source Selection

    Picture/Sound Source Selection Make direct 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 Front (Camport) (Ch_ _) Direct Source Connection S-Video Rear (Y-C) Selectable...
  • Page 18: On-Screen Menus Overview

    Channel/Time Shows the current time, channel, video and type of incoming audio signal, or mute, and XDS* info. Sleep Timer Sets the time the TV will turn off; press TIMER. Volume Shows current sound level setting; press VOLUME Up/Down. Captions/Text Turns selected Caption/Text option On and Off;...
  • Page 19: Channel/Time/Audio Display

    XDS info if available. Sleep Timer Menu Press TIMER. Shows remaining time before TV turnoff. Press TIMER repeatedly to set a turn-off time. CHANNEL PREVIEW - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 20: Setting Add/Delete/Blank

    P A G E 2 0 AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK CH 44 CH. LABELS CLOCK SET CAPTIONS LANGUAGE POWER CABLE FLASHBK SURF MUTE CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL ENTER QUIT MENU TV/VCR RECORD PAUSE TIMER SOURCE PLAY REWIND FFWD STOP ADDED 206-3492-A...
  • Page 21: Channel Labels (Preset And Custom)

    LAB 20, 206-3678 AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK CH. LABELS CH 32 CLOCK SET CAPTIONS LANGUAGE POWER CABLE FLASHBK SURF MUTE CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL ENTER QUIT MENU TV/VCR RECORD PAUSE TIMER SOURCE PLAY REWIND FFWD STOP P A G E 2 1...
  • Page 22 P A G E 2 2 AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK CH. LABELS CH 30 CLOCK SET CAPTIONS LANGUAGE POWER CABLE FLASHBK SURF MUTE CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL ENTER QUIT MENU TV/VCR RECORD PAUSE TIMER SOURCE PLAY REWIND FFWD STOP MYLAB 206-3678...
  • Page 23: Clock Set

    1200. For example, to set 6:30 p.m., add 1200 to 630, = enter 1830. For Auto Clock Set to work, the TV must be tuned to a local PBS station. If the TV does not set the time, set the clock time manually.
  • Page 24: 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 25: Language

    Use the UP arrow on the remote control, to highlight Language on your screen. Press the Left/Right arrow to choose one of the follow- ing options: English, Spanish or French. Press ENTER to return to TV viewing. 206-3492-O AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK CH.
  • Page 26: 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 change other options.
  • Page 27: 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. Choose the Preset option in Picture Preference to quickly reset the Video menu options to their original values.
  • Page 28: 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 2 8 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 29 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 30: Remote Control Programming To Operate Other Products Remote Control Programming

    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 31: 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 32: 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 operate up to 7 different devices. Some devices may not work with the Zenith remote control.
  • Page 33: Remote Control Auto-Find

    If Programming the Remote did not find your product’s 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 into a remote control mode.
  • Page 34: 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 Zenith ..101 121 149 VCRs Admiral .
  • Page 35 Toshiba ..915 Yahama ..414 941 942 Zenith ..460 461 498 901 902 Zenith CD Rec . . . 415 Soundesign .
  • Page 36: Remote Modes (Tv, Cable, Vcr, Aux) Key Functions

    VCR Stop FFWD VCR Fast Forward References: MBR3447CT, 124-233-04 Some of the functions shown above may not be available on your TV (such as PIP). P A G E 3 6 VCR Mode Cable Mode Zenith Code 201 Zenith Code 353...
  • Page 37: Installer Menus

    Installer Menus Use the Installer Menus to change the operational setup 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 38 The range is 0 to 63, with 63 as the default which gives the user the full range of volume control. Change values with ADJUST keys. It may be best to set the same value on every TV. NOTE: The maximum volume level cannot have a value setting lower than the MIN VOLUME level (described above).
  • Page 39 Note: Installer should leave item 23 FEATURE LEVEL set to 1 (default). 23. 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. Items 24-58 are service-type adjustments and only qualified technicians having specialized test equipment should access them.
  • Page 40: Before You Begin

    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 41: Lt2000 Quickset Ii Clone Programmer Operation 40

    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. 206-3689...
  • Page 42: 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. P A G E 4 2 The LT2000 programmer is designed to be used with TVs contain- ing the 221-01006 and later processors.
  • Page 43 -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 44 TV turns Off. • Sleep Timer turned TV Off. • Power failure. • Power outlet controlled by switch. -Connect TV power cord to outlet that is not controlled by a switch. (Switch turned off.) P A G E 4 4 Possible Solution(s) -Try a different channel.
  • Page 45 Antenna/Cable jack. -Disconnect equipment from front Audio/Video. -Disconnect S-Video equipment from rear jackpack. -Press TV/VCR Source. -Access Installer menu and set Item 19 CH OVERRIDE to “1”. Go to Setup menu, select Add/Del/Blank option. Press 9-9-9 to select AUX. Press MENU, select “Added” in Add/Del/Blnk option in Setup menu.
  • Page 46: 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 47: 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 48 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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