Zenith L15V26B Installation, Setup & Operating Manual

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Installation, Setup & Operating Guide I Warranty
Model Number | L15V26B | LCD-TV / Monitor with AC-DC Power Adapter
© Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

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  • Page 1 Installation, Setup & Operating Guide I Warranty Model Number | L15V26B | LCD-TV / Monitor with AC-DC Power Adapter © Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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 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. 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 struc-...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Auto Programming: Finding/Erasing channels 26 Setting the Clock Setting Off Timer Setting On Timer Sleep Timer Setup Video/Picture Setup Audio/Sound Setup Closed Captions Parental Control Auto Off Key Lock Specifications Maintenance 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. 206-3839...
  • Page 7 Back of the Back of the Connection Panel Connection Panel DC 12V ANT IN PC INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO SOUND COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) AUDIO DVD/DTV IN S-Video input PC input Antenna input Audio/Video input DC 12V input PC sound input DVD/DTV IN Headphone jack (Component (480i/480p/720p/1080i), AUDIO) input...
  • Page 8 Controls Remote Control Overview Remote Control Overview POWER NUMBERS FLASHBK MENU CHANNEL ( D,E ) PAGE 42 Press the flashbk button to view the last program you were watching. power tv/video flashbk menu mute enter sleep 206-3839...
  • Page 9 PAGE 46 MUTE PAGE 43 ENTER VOLUME ( F,G ) SLEEP TIMER PAGE 33 206-3839 TV/VIDEO button TV/VIDEO button on Remote Control on Remote Control * Each press of this button changes the viewing source as indicted below. TV programs Video...
  • 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 flashbk menu mute enter sleep Signal from the remote con- trol may be disturbed by sun light or other strong light.
  • Page 11: Tv Overview

    * Arrange the device wires with the tie band. Adjusting the TV V Adjusting the TV V * You can adjust the angle of the TV between -3° and 15° (Deviation: -3°±3 and 15°±3). 206-3839 AC Adapter PC signal cable VESA standard mounting interface...
  • Page 12 TV into a standard TV into a standard * Please make sure to connect the TV to the adapter before connecting the power plug to the wall power outlet. a. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna input jack on the TV.
  • Page 13: Antenna Connections

    Antenna Connections * For better picture quality, adjust antenna direction. Connecting to an Inside Connecting to an Inside Typical wall antenna jack used in apartment buildings, connect the antenna cable as shown below. (Use the correct type of antenna cable for the type of wall antenna jack.) Apartment Buildings Wall Connection Jack * If you have a 75...
  • Page 14: Vcr Connections

    VCR Connection and Viewing Setup * In Video mode, TV automatically reverts to TV mode if the channel ( pressed. * See following pages to connect to other A/V external equipment to input jacks on the TV. Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR Connections Connect the audio/video output jacks on VCR to the corresponding input jacks on the TV.
  • Page 15: External Equipment Connections

    TV. S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) External Equipment Connection Panel Viewing Setup Turn on the external A/V equipment. Turn the TV on and use tv/video tv/video On Remote Control 206-3839 A/V source A/V source ANT IN AUDIO Camcorder...
  • Page 16: Dvd Player Connections

    DVD Player Connections Connect DVD/DTV output jacks to TV's COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i), Y, P jack. Connect DVD/DTV audio output jacks to right and left input jacks on TV. Connections PC INPUT SOUND TV Connection Panel S-VIDEO Note: TV INPUT DVD OUTPUT Viewing Setup Turn on the DVD player.
  • Page 17: Dtv (Set-Top Box) Connections

    DTV (Set-top Box) Connections Connect DVD/DTV output to COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i), Y, P Connect DTV L/R audio outputs to the TV's AUDIO L/R input jacks. Note: A DTV set-top box is required to receive DTV programming. Connections PC INPUT SOUND TV Connections Panel Viewing Setup Turn on the DTV receiver (Set-top Box).
  • Page 18: 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 19 The TV has been pre-adjusted to use XGA1024x768, 60Hz format. a. If possible, use one of the XGA formats to obtain the best image quality for your TV/LCD moni- tor. If set up under other resolutions, a distorted picture may appear on the screen.
  • Page 20: Pc Mode Functions Check

    PC Mode Functions Check * After setup, be sure to select RGB-PC to see the PC image on TV screen. Press the menu button repeatedly to display the menus as shown below. Picture User Move Next Special Move Next Use the channel buttons to select menu options.
  • Page 21: Pc Mode Adjustments

    PC Mode Adjustments * After setup, be sure to select RGB-PC to see the PC image on TV screen. PC Setup PC Setup Use the menu button to select the Special Menu. Special Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the...
  • Page 22 PC Mode Adjustments Press the volume ( to make appropriate adjustments. H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Auto configure Reset Adjust Back H-Position/V-Position This function adjusts picture left/right and up/down. The adjustment ranges are -100~+100 / -30~+30. Clock This function minimizes any vertical bars or stripes appearing on the screen background. The adjustment range is -30~+30.
  • Page 23: To Turn The Tv On

    ) button decreases the sound level. * If you want to turn off the TV, press the on/off button on the side panel of the TV. If you will be away on vacation, disconnect the power plug to the wall power outlet.
  • Page 24: Tv Mode Available Menus

    TV Mode Available Menus Press the menu button repeatedly to display the available menus shown below. Channel Auto program Manual program Fine Move Next Special Language Caption/Text Captions Auto off Key lock Parental Move Next Use the channel ( ) buttons to select a menu option.
  • Page 25: Menu Language Selection

    Menu Language Selection Language Language menu Use the button to select the Special menu. Special Language Caption/Text Captions Auto off Key lock Parental Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the Language option. 206-3839 Press the volume ( channel...
  • Page 26: Auto Programming: Finding/Erasing Channels

    Channel Search (Auto Programming) Channel Search (Auto Programming) * For Auto program to work, the programming source must be connected to the TV and the TV must be receiv- ing programming signals either over-the-air or from a cable-type service provider.
  • Page 27 Memorizing/Erasing Channels Memorizing/Erasing Channels * Select Memory (to add the channel) or Erase (to delete the channel from memory). menu Use the button to select the Channel menu. Channel Auto program Manual program Fine Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the...
  • Page 28: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock * If current time setting is erased by a power failure or if TV is unplugged, reset the clock. o Set Current o Set Current Use the menu button to select the Timer menu. Timer Clock Off-timer...
  • Page 29: Setting Off Timer

    Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the Off Timer option. 206-3839 TV Of f at 1 1:30 p.m. TV Of f at 1 1:30 p.m. Press the volume ( channel ( off hour.
  • Page 30 Setting the Off Timer (Continued from previous page) Press the volume ( channel ( ) buttons to set the minutes. If you hold the channel ( minute display is changed in the sequence of 00 02 ...58 in the reverse sequence for channel ( button.
  • Page 31: Setting On Timer

    ) and then use the channel buttons to select the On timer option. 206-3839 TV to Channel 8, with V TV to Channel 8, with V Press the volume ( the channel ( hour you want to set. Select AM 7.
  • Page 32 Select TV 8. * 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 33: Sleep Timer Setup

    Sleep Timer Setup * Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time. Use the Sleep button to set Sleep Timer. Each press of the sleep button changes the Sleep Timer turn-off time as shown below. Sleep - - - To cancel sleep time setting, press the repeatedly to select [ --- ].
  • Page 34: Video/Picture Setup

    Video/Picture Setup * APC adjusts the TV to the best picture appearance. APC (Auto Picture Control) APC (Auto Picture Control) Use the menu button to select the Picture menu. Picture User Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use...
  • Page 35 * DRP improves picture outline in dark areas. (Digital Reality Picture) (Digital Reality Picture) menu Use the button to select the Picture menu. Picture User Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the DRP option.
  • Page 36 Video/Picture Setup (Continued) * Adjust the Picture appearance to your personal preference Manual picture control (User Option) Manual picture control (User Option) Use the menu button to select the Picture menu. Picture User Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the User option.
  • Page 37 * This function adjusts the pictures stability and condition when it is poor. Fine uning Adjustment Fine uning Adjustment Use the menu button to select the Channel menu. Channel Auto program Manual program Fine Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select...
  • Page 38: Audio/Sound Setup

    Audio/Sound Setup *This function selects the sound appropriate to your viewing program. DASP DASP Use the menu button to select the Sound menu. Sound DASP Balance Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the DASP option.
  • Page 39 Equalizer Adjustments Equalizer Adjustments Use the menu button to select the Sound menu. Sound DASP Balance Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the DASP option. Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the User option.
  • Page 40 Audio/Sound Setup Sound Balance Sound Balance Use the menu button to select the Sound menu. Sound DASP Balance Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the Balance option. Press the volume ( the volume ( the balance.
  • Page 41 * 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 Sound menu. Sound DASP Balance Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the...
  • Page 42 Audio/Sound Setup Selecting Bilingual Signal (Second Selecting Bilingual Signal (Second 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 language and stereo modes in bilingual signals.
  • Page 43 Using Headphones Using Headphones Headphones Input You can adjust the sound to headphones using the volume ( While you are listening to sound through headphones, TV speakers are not heard. SOUND 206-3839 mute button or volume (...
  • Page 44: 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 1 to CC 4 , you can choose which signal you view.
  • Page 45 Each time you press the channel ( buttons, the caption mode is changed one by one as shown below. Press the This TV is programmed to remember the caption/text mode it was last set to, when you turn the POWER off. CC 1...
  • Page 46 (ex. captioned program lists, weather forecasts, stock exchange impaired---) on up to half of the TV screen. But not all stations offer text services, even though they might offer captioning. In the event you are receiving a poor signal, an empty black box may appear and disappear, even when the text mode is selected.
  • Page 47: Parental Control

    V-Chip rating and categories 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 48 Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the Parental option. * Select the TV, S-Video, or Video source mode to use this function. Press the volume ( channel desired option. Parental Aux.block Aux.block...
  • Page 49 Blocking Hours Setup Use the channel select Set Hours and then press the volume ( ) button. Use the channel buttons to set the number of hours (Up to 99). Press the enter ) button. Parental Aux.block MPAA Age block Content block Set hours 0 Hours...
  • Page 50: Auto Off

    Auto Off * If there is no input signal, the TV switches to standby mode automatically after 10 minutes. Auto Of Auto Of Use the menu button to select the Special menu. Special Language Caption/Text Captions Auto off Key lock...
  • Page 51: Key Lock

    ) and then use the channel buttons to select the Key lock option. * This TV is programmed to remember which option it was last set to even if you turn the TV off. 206-3839 Press the volume ( channel Off.
  • Page 52: Specifications

    : AC 100-240V ~ 1.5A-0.6A 50/60Hz, 115~180VA : DC 12V, 5A by SERONICS CO., LTD. Standard North America three wire earth-grounding with flexible cord SJT type or higher type. Contact any Zenith authorized service center. : 15.2 : 14.4 : 11.8 206-3839...
  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 55 Notes 206-3839...
  • Page 56: 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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