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Zenith ZLD15A1B Operating Manual

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Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Number | ZLD15A1B | LCD TV
© Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

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  • Page 1 Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | ZLD15A1B | LCD TV © Copyright 2002, 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. The responsible party for this product’s compliance is : Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Dr.,...
  • 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 con- nected 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

    Auto Programming: Finding/Erasing channels 30 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

    Front of the Front of the on/off button tv/video menu enter power Front control panel Front control panel Menu button Volume buttons Power button TV/Video button On indicator Enter button Channel buttons menu power tv/video enter Remote control sensor 206-3779...

  • Page 7: Connection Panel

    Back of the Back of the Connection Panel Connection Panel S-VIDEO PC INPUT SOUND S-Video input PC input PC sound input Headphone jack 206-3779 DVD/DTV IN COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO DVD/DTV IN (Component (480i/480p/720p/1080i), AUDIO) input Audio/Video input AUDIO ANT IN DC 12V DC 12V input Antenna input...
  • Page 8 FLASHBK BUTTON MENU BUTTON D,E ) BUTTONS CHANNEL ( MTS BUTTON PAGE 46 PIP BUTTON PAGE 23 Press the flashbk button to view the last program you were watching. power tv/video flashbk menu mute enter sleep position pip input 206-3779...
  • Page 9 TV/VIDEO BUTTON PAGE 14~18 CAPTION BUTTON PAGE 50 MUTE BUTTON PAGE 47 ENTER BUTTON VOLUME ( F,G ) BUTTONS SLEEP BUTTON PAGE 37 POSITION BUTTON PAGE 24 PIP CHANNEL BUTTONS PAGE 24 PIP INPUT BUTTON PAGE 23 206-3779 TV/VIDEO button...

  • Page 10: Tv Overview

    TV overview Accessories Accessories AC Adapter Remote Control Power cord PC signal cable power tv/video flashbk menu mute enter sleep position pip input Table style stand PC sound cable Batteries Operating guide 206-3779...

  • Page 11: Tv Installation And Setup

    TV Programs * Please make sure to connect the TV to the adapter before connecting the power plug to the wall power outlet. a. Install the LCD TV correctly using the installation accessories. Refer to page 12. b. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna input port on the TV.
  • Page 12 Put the set in the table stand. * When you install the TV into the table style stand, please insert the stick on the back of the TV into the hole provided on the table style stand securely so as to not allow any movement.

  • Page 13: Antenna Connections

    Antenna Connections * For better picture quality, adjust antenna direction. Connecting to wall antenna socket Connecting to wall antenna socket 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 75Ω...

  • Page 14: Vcr Connections

    * Connect to other AV equipment using input jacks on the TV. Connecting a VCR Connecting a VCR How to connect Connect the audio/video output jacks on VCR to the corresponding input jacks on the TV. PC INPUT SOUND Typical...

  • Page 15: External Equipment Connections

    COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) VIDEO AUDIO (MONO) TV Connection Panel AUDIO VIDEO How to use Turn on the external A/V equipment. Turn the TV on and press tv/video tv/video On Remote Control 206-3779 DVD/DTV IN Camcorder Video Game set External Equipment Connection Panel button to select Video mode.

  • Page 16: Dvd Player Connections

    DVD Player Connections Connect DVD/DTV output jacks to TV's COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i), Y, P Connect DVD/DTV audio output jacks to right and left input jacks on TV. How to connect PC INPUT S-VIDEO SOUND TV Connection Panel DVD Connection Panel Note:...

  • 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. How to connect PC INPUT S-VIDEO...

  • Page 18: Pc/Computer Connections

    * After setup, be sure to set TV to PC source. How to connect 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. If set to Vertical frequency 85Hz, some noise can be seen when PIP is on.

  • Page 20: Pc Mode Functions Check

    PC Mode Functions Check * After setup, be sure to set TV to PC source. 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 * Be sure to select the PC source before operation. PC setup PC setup menu Use the button to select the Special Menu. Special Move Next Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the PC option.
  • Page 22 PC Mode Adjustments Press the volume ( ) and then use the volume ( to make appropriate adjustments. H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Auto configure Reset Adjust Back F F G G 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.
  • Page 23 * Be sure to select the PC source before operation. * PIP (Picture In Picture) lets you view 2 different inputs (sources) on your TV screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image.
  • Page 24 Use the PIP ch a channel for PIP sub picture. If you press the selecting the Video or S-Video source for the PIP picture, input for PIP changes to TV source. buttons or Press the enter ) button to select...
  • Page 25 * PIP Mode: Sound Source Selection Options sound options sound options Use the menu button to select the Special menu. Special Move Next Press the volume ( ) and use the channel buttons to select the PIP option. Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the...

  • Page 26: Remote Control: Installing Batteries/Operation

    A strong impact on light or other strong light. In remote control may damage it. this case, darken the room. tv/video menu enter power power tv/video...

  • Page 27: 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 28: 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 29: Menu Language Selection

    Menu Language Selection Language Language Use the menu 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. 206-3779 Press the volume ( ) and then use the...

  • Page 30: 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. (See page 7.)
  • Page 31 Memorizing/Erasing channels Memorizing/Erasing channels * You can select Memory (to add the channel) or Erase (to delete the channel from memory). 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 the...

  • Page 32: 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 time as 10:30 o set current time as 10:30 Use the menu button to select the Timer menu.

  • Page 33: Setting Off Timer

    Setting the Off Timer *Timer function operates only if current time has been already set. *Off-timer function overrides on-timer function if they are set to the same time. Setup to turn the TV of Setup to turn the TV of Use the...
  • Page 34 Setting the Off Timer (Continued from previous page) Press the volume ( ) and use the channel ( ) buttons to set the minutes. If you hold the channel ( ) button, the minute display is changed in the sequence of 00 02 ...58 59, and changed...

  • Page 35: Setting On Timer

    ) and then use the channel buttons to select the On timer option. 206-3779 TV to channel 8, with volume set at 40. TV to channel 8, with volume set at 40. Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel ( ) buttons to select hour you want to set.
  • Page 36 * If on-timer function is active (Run), the current channel will change to the set channel when on-timer is activated. * Unless a button is pressed within three hours after the TV is turned on by the on-timer function, the TV will automatically turn off.

  • Page 37: Sleep Timer Setup

    * To check the remaining sleep time, press the sleep button once. * To change sleep time setting, press the button repeatedly to select time setting you want. * If you turn the TV off after setting the sleep timer, the setting will be erased. 206-3779 power flashbk...

  • Page 38: 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 39 * DRP improves picture outline in dark areas. (Digital Reality Picture) (Digital Reality Picture) 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 DRP option.
  • Page 40 Video/Picture Setup 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. Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel...
  • Page 41 * This function adjusts the pictures stability and condition when it is poor. Fine tuning adjustment Fine tuning 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 42: 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 43 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 44 Audio/Sound Setup Sound balance Sound balance menu Use the 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 45 * 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 46 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 47 Mute Mute * Mute toggles the sound On and Off. Using mute is convenient if the user needs to answer a phone call, while viewing the TV. Press the mute button. Mute To restore the sound, press the buttons. When the sound is restored, the current volume level is dis- played on the screen.

  • Page 48: 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. mode might show demonstration or programming information.
  • Page 49 CC 1 CC 2 CC 3 CC 4 Text 1 Text 2 Text 3 Text 4 Press the enter ) button. This TV is programmed to remember the caption/text mode it was last set to, when you turn the POWER off.
  • Page 50 (ex. captioned program lists, weather forecasts, stock exchange topics, 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 51: 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 52 Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the Parental option. * Select TV, S-Video, or Video mode to use this function. Press the volume ( ) and then use the channel buttons to select the desired option.
  • Page 53 Setting hours for the blocking 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). enter Press the ) button. Parental Aux.block MPAA Age block Content block Set hours...

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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. 206-3779 Press the volume ( ) and then use the...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    SERONICS CO., LTD. Power supply cordset * CAUTION : If replacement becomes necessary, replace it with an exact duplicate. Contact any Zenith authorized service center. Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. ZLD15A1B Horizontal size (inches) : 15.5 Height (inches) : 15.1...

  • Page 57: 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 58: Troubleshooting Check List

    Troubleshooting Check list 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 59 Notes 206-3779...

  • Page 60: 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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