Zenith L15V24S Installation, Setup & Operating Manual

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Installation, Setup & Operating Guide I Warranty
Model Number | L15V24S | LCD-TV / Monitor
© Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

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  • Page 1 Installation, Setup & Operating Guide I Warranty Model Number | L15V24S | LCD-TV / Monitor © Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    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. The responsible party for this product’s compliance is : Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Dr., Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA...
  • 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 prod- uct, 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. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Setting the Clock Setting the Off Timer Setting the On Timer Sleep Timer Setup Video/Picture Setup Audio/Sound Setup Closed Captions Parental Control Auto Off Key Lock External Control Device Setup Maintenance Product Specifications Troubleshooting Check List Your Zenith Limited Warranty Back cover...
  • Page 6: Controls

    Side Control Panel Side Control Panel Channel Buttons Volume Buttons Enter Button Menu Button TV/Video Button On/Off Button Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby indicator Illuminates brightly when the TV is in standby mode. Dims when the TV is switched on. 206-3825...
  • Page 7 Back of the Connection Panel Connection Panel AC INPUT RS-232C (120V) INPUT Power Cord Socket Headphone - This TV operates on Jack AC power. Never attempt to operate the TV on DC power. RS-232C Port 206-3825 S-VIDEO PC INPUT VIDEO...
  • Page 8 POWER NUMBER PAGE 28 MENU CHANNEL ( DE ) PAGE 35 PAGE 23 AUTO PROGRAM PAGE 21 Press the FLASHBK button to view the last program you were watching. power tv/video menu mute enter sleep flashbk dasp a.prog memory/erase 206-3825...
  • Page 9 FLASHBK MEMORY/ERASE 206-3825 PAGE 13~15 - Each press of this button changes the view- ing source as indicted below. TV programs PAGE 39 PAGE 36 - VIDEO, S-VIDEO, PC Select each mode for watching the corresponding external equip- ment. PAGE 27...
  • Page 10: Remote Control: Installing Batteries/Operation

    Don’t place the remote control near a heater or in a damp place. A strong impact on remote control may damage it. Remote power tv/video Control Sensor menu mute enter sleep flashbk dasp a.prog...
  • Page 11: Tv Overview

    TV V Adjusting the TV V - You can adjust the angle of the TV between -3° and 15° (Deviation: -3°±3 and 15°±3). Notes: If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be a small “flicker” when turned on.
  • Page 12: Antenna Connections

    (Use the correct type of antenna cable for the type of wall antenna jack.) Apartment Buildings - If you have a 75 nut. If you have a 300 then connect the converter to the antenna jack on the TV. - When using 75 quality. Connecting to an Outdoor Connecting to an Outdoor This type of antenna is commonly used in single family dwellings.
  • Page 13: Vcr Connections

    VCR Connection and Viewing Setup - In Video mode, TV automatically reverts to TV mode if the fcr button or flashbk button are pressed. - See following pages to connect to other A/V external equipment to input jacks on the TV.
  • Page 14: External Equipment Connections

    PC INPUT VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO VIDEO IN External Equipment Connection Panel Viewing Setup Turn on the external A/V equipment. Turn the TV on and use tv/video On Remote Control A/V Source A/V Source ANT IN SOUND TV Connection Panel AUDIO...
  • Page 15: Pc/Computer Connections

    - After setup, be sure to select RGB-PC to see the PC image on TV screen. Connections Set the monitor output resolution on the PC before connecting to the TV. See the next page. Connect the TV to the PC with the PC cable.
  • Page 16 PC/Computer Connections (using TV as a Monitor) Displayable Monitor Output Format Specifications MODE SVGA (MAC) Notes For optimum picture quality, use standard XGA (1024x768) computer output at a 60Hz refresh rate. Using other formats (i.e.: VGA, SVGA, etc) or refresh rates may result in reduced picture quality.
  • Page 17: Pc Mode Functions Check

    PC Mode Functions Check - After setup, be sure to select PC source to see the PC image on TV screen. Use the menu button to display the available menu shown below. Contrast Brightness H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Auto configure...
  • Page 18: Turning The Tv On

    In standby mode, press the remote control or Select the viewing source by pressing Note: See page 21 if you have not auto programmed the TV to receive channels in your local broadcast area. After viewing, press the reverts to standby mode.
  • Page 19: Tv Mode Available Menus

    TV Mode Available Menus Press the menu button repeatedly to display the available menus shown below. Auto program Manual program Favorite channel Move Next Menu Language English Captions Caption/Text Key lock Parental Ctl Move Adjust Menu Use the channel ( ) buttons to select a menu option.
  • Page 20: Menu Language Selection

    Menu Language Selection Language Language Use the menu button to select the menu shown. Language Captions Caption/Text Key lock Parental Ctl Move Adjust Menu English CC 1 F , G Use the volume ( ) buttons to select the language for the menus to appear in.
  • Page 21: Auto Programming: Finding/Erasing Channels

    Auto Programming: Finding/Erasing Channels - For Auto program to work, the programming source must be connected to the TV and the TV must be receiving programming signals either over-the-air or from a cable-type service provider. Channel Search (Auto Programming) Channel Search (Auto Programming) Press the a.prog...
  • Page 22 Memorizing/Erasing Channels - Select Memory (to add the channel) or Erase (to delete the channel from memory). Use the memory/erase Manual program TV 7 Memory Use the channel ( add to memory or erase and then use the volume ( F , G ) buttons to select Memory (add) or Erase (delete).
  • Page 23: Favorite Channel Memory

    Favorite Channel Memory - This function is a convenient feature that lets you quickly scan up to five channels of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the channels in between. menu Use the button to select the menu shown below.
  • Page 24: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock - If current time setting is erased by a power failure or if TV is unplugged, reset the clock. Use the menu button to select the menu shown below. Clock Clock Off timer On timer Auto off...
  • Page 25: Setting The Off Timer

    Off Timer Setup - Off Timer operates only if the Clock has been set to the current time. - Off Timer overrides On Timer if they are set to the same time. Use the menu button to select the menu below. Clock -- : -- AM Clock...
  • Page 26: Setting The On Timer

    ( ) button. - Unless a button is pressed within two hours after the TV is turned on by the On Timer function, the TV will automatically turn off. - TV must be in standby mode for the On Timer to work.
  • Page 27: Sleep Timer Setup

    To cancel sleep time setting, press the The screen display of SLEEP 1 appears on the screen for 1 minute prior to TV turn off. - When the sleep time you want is displayed on the screen, don’t press the again.
  • Page 28: Video/Picture Setup

    Video/Picture Setup - APC adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. APC (Auto Picture Control) APC (Auto Picture Control) Press the button on the remote control. Clear Use the buttons or volume ( select your desired picture appearance. Each press of volume picture appearance.
  • Page 29 Manual Picture Control (User Option) Manual Picture Control (User Option) Use the menu button to select the menu shown. Clear Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint Move Adjust Menu Use the channel ( ) button to select a picture option to adjust. - APC is cancelled if you set User options.
  • Page 30 Video/Picture Setup (Continued) - Fine tune the Picture appearance to your personal preference Fine uning Adjustment Fine uning Adjustment Use the menu button to select the screen display as shown below. Auto program Manual program Favorite channel Move Next Menu Use the channel select the Manual program option.
  • Page 31: Audio/Sound Setup

    Audio/Sound Setup - This function selects the sound appropriate to your viewing program. Audio Setup / DASP Audio Setup / DASP Press the dasp button on the remote control. DASP User Use the dasp button or volume ( desired setting for the sound. Each press of volume sound option as shown.
  • Page 32 Audio/Sound Setup Equalizer Adjustments Equalizer Adjustments menu Use the button to select the menu shown. DASP Balance Move Next Menu Press the volume ( ) button. Use the channel ( select the User option. Use the volume ( select the band you want to adjust and then use the channel ( tons to adjust the band level.
  • Page 33 Sound Balance Sound Balance Use the menu button to select the menu shown. DASP Balance Move Next Menu Use the channel ( select the Balance option. 206-3825 Use the volume ( adjust the balance. Balance is preset at 0. ) button to Press the F , G ) button to...
  • Page 34 Audio/Sound Setup - AVL maintains an equal volume level automatically even if the channel is changed. (Auto V olume Leveler) (Auto V olume Leveler) Use the menu button to select the menu shown. DASP Balance Move Next Menu Use the channel ( select the AVL option.
  • Page 35 (Second Audio Program) Bilingual Signal Setup (Second Audio Program) Bilingual Signal Setup On-screen display in stereo mode On-screen display in bilingual mode : SAP - Bilingual (second audio program) signal This signal contains the secondary language signal in addition to the primary language. There are primary and secondary languages and stereo modes in bilingual signals.
  • Page 36 Using Headphones Using Headphones Plug headphones in to H/P jack as shown. Adjust sound level to headphone using the volume ( are listening to sound through a headphone(s), TV speakers are not heard. INPUT 20V) mute button or volume ( F , G ) buttons.
  • Page 37: Closed Captions

    FOLLOW ME Caption Tips Not all TV broadcasts include closed caption signals. Sometimes TV stations broadcast four different caption signals on the same channel. By selecting CC 1 to CC 4 , you can choose which signal you will receive.
  • Page 38 Press the This TV is programmed to remember the caption/text mode it was last set to, when you turn the POWER off. F , G CC 1...
  • Page 39 (ex. captioned program lists, weather forecasts, stock exchange topics, news for hearing- impaired---) on up to half of the TV screen. But not all stations offer text services, even though they might offer captioning.
  • Page 40: Parental Control

    Rating guidelines are provided by broadcast stations. Most television programs and television movies can be blocked by TV Rating and/or Individual Categories. Movies that have been shown at the theaters or direct-to-video movies use the Movie Rating System (MPAA) only.
  • Page 41 Use the menu button to select the menu shown. Language English Captions Caption/Text CC 1 Key lock Parental Ctl Move Adjust Menu Use the channel ( select the the Parental Ctl option. Language English Captions Caption/Text CC 1 Key lock Parental Ctl Parental Ctl Move...
  • Page 42: Auto Off

    Auto Off - If there is no input signal, the TV switches to standby mode automatically after 10 minutes. Use the menu button to select the menu shown. Clock Off timer On timer Auto off Move Next Menu Use the channel ( select the the Auto off option.
  • Page 43: Key Lock

    Adjust Menu Use the channel ( select the the Key lock option. - This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off. 206-3825 Use the volume ( select On or Off.
  • Page 44: External Control Device Setup

    - RS-232C connection cables are not supplied with the Monitor. This chapter describes a subset of the Zenith standard MPI protocol. It differs from the standard MPI communications protocol in terms of not requiring a continuous polling loop and only imple- menting a subset of commands and responses.
  • Page 45 EA : It is the start of the command and signifies a volume command. XX : It is the value that the TV is to be set to in hex. YY : It is the checksum calculated by adding the previous bytes together and truncating.
  • Page 46 29 decimal. 48 : It is the checksum calculated by adding “EB” + “5D” to get “48” after truncating the resulting “148”. The TV will perform the action and will not return a response. - Upper Data Byte Mapping 00=Star Volume...
  • Page 47 TV and set the front panel keys and infrared (IR) control. The command is issued to the TV and the TV will return the status of the unit as described below. If the command is issued in the form of “A0” the front panel keys and IR control are active and remain that way until a subsequent “B0”...
  • Page 48 Operation 10. Power Cycle Operation - When a loss power occurs, other than from the cycling of the power switch, the TV should respond as follows upon restoration of power: All elements (channel/source, volume, key and remote control disable/enable setting should be returned to the state that they were in prior to the power disruption.
  • Page 49: Maintenance

    Caring for your TV Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have with your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the plug before you begin any cleaning.
  • Page 50: Product Specifications

    Power consumption External antenna impedance Audio output Speaker outputs External input ports Power supply cord set CAUTION: If replacement becomes necessary, replace it with an exact duplicate. Contact any Zenith authorized service center. L15V24S 15.2 14.4 11.8 AC 120V, 60Hz NTSC...
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Troubleshooting Checklist SYMPTOMS No power No picture or sound Poor picture but good sound Poor reception Lines in picture Ghosts (multiple images) Remote control does not work. Cannot tune desired channel. CHECK THESE THINGS Is power cord plugged in? Is television turned on? Check batteries in remote control.
  • Page 52: Limited Warranty

    ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Zenith will, at its option, repair or replace your product if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the warranty period listed below from the date of original consumer purchase. The repaired or replacement product will be in warranty for the remainder of the original warranty period.

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