Zenith Z44SZ80 Installation And Operating Manual
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Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Numbers | Z44SZ80/Z52SZ80 | DLP PROJECTION
© Copyright 2005, LG Electronics USA, Inc.

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Numbers | Z44SZ80/Z52SZ80 | DLP PROJECTION © Copyright 2005, LG Electronics USA, Inc.
  • Page 2: Warnings/Caution

    COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is: Zenith Electronics Corporation 1-201-816-2000 Marked and Distributed in the United States by LG Electronics U.S.A., Inc. 1000 Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 http://www.zenith.com...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the appara- tus.
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Contents Warnings/Caution .......2 Aspect Ratio Control .....29 Safety Instructions .
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Introduction Controls Controls - This is a simplified representation of a front panel. Image shown may be somewhat different from your TV. Front Panel Controls Front Panel Controls POWER MENU ENTER POWER Button MENU Button VOLUME ( Operation Indicator/ Buttons Lamp Indicator/ CHANNEL (...
  • Page 7: Connection Options

    Introduction Connection Options Connection Options Back Connection Panel Back Connection Panel DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL CABLE Inputs OUTPUT ANTENNA Inputs Used to connect either an external Connect cable signals to Connect antenna sig- amplifier, or add a sub-woofer to the TV, either directly or RGB Input nals to the TV directly.
  • Page 8 Introduction Front Connection Panel Front Connection Panel There are four jacks on the left side on your projection TV that make connecting Audio/Video devices like video games and camcorders very simple. The jacks are like those found on the back jack connection panel.
  • Page 9: Remote Control Key Functions

    Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions - When using the Remote Control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. MODE Selects the remote operating mode: INDICATOR LIGHTS TV, VCR, Cable, DVD and Satellite. Show active remote mode Select other operating modes, for the VCR CABLE DVD SAT every time any button is...
  • Page 10 Introduction Remote Control Key Functions Remote Control Key Functions TV INPUT • Rotates the input mode between Antenna and Cable. POWER • Video 1-2, Front Video, Component 1-2, VCR CABLE DVD SAT Turns your TV or any other programmed RGB-DTV (or RGB-PC), HDMI1/DVI, equipment on or off, depending on mode.
  • Page 11: Installation

    Installation Installation Installation External Equipment Connections External Equipment Connections Antenna or Cable Connection Antenna or Cable Connection 1. Analog and Digital TV signals provided on antenna - Wall Antenna Socket or Outdoor Antenna without a Cable Box Connections - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction if needed. Multi-family Dwellings/Apartments (Connect to wall antenna socket) Wall Antenna...
  • Page 12: Vcr Setup

    Installation 3. Analog and Digital TV signals provided on cable and antenna Antenna Copper Wire RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) ANTENNA Turn clockwise to tighten. Cable TV Wall Jack RF Coaxial Wire (75 ohm) CABLE Copper Wire • To improve the picture quality in a poor signal area, please purchase a signal amplifier and install properly.
  • Page 13: External A/V Source Setup

    Installation External A/V Source Setup External A/V Source Setup How to connect Connect the audio and video cables from the external equip- ment's output jacks to the TV input jacks, as shown in the figure. RGB INPUT S-VIDEO PC/DTV When connecting the TV to external equipment, match the (XGA /480p jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio...
  • Page 14: Hdstb Setup

    Installation HDSTB Setup HDSTB Setup - This TV can receive Digital Over-the-air/Cable signals without an external digital set-top box. However, if you do receive Digital signals from a digital set-top box or other digital external device, refer to the figure as shown below. - This TV supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) protocol for Digital Contents (480p,720p,1080i).
  • Page 15: Pc Setup

    Installation PC Setup PC Setup - This TV provides Plug and Play capability, meaning that the PC adjusts automatically to the TV's settings. - The TV perceives 640x480, 60Hz as DTV 480p based on the PC graphic card, change the screen scanning rate for the graphic card accordingly.
  • Page 16: Digital Audio Output

    Installation Digital Audio Output Digital Audio Output ANTENNA Send the TV’s audio to external audio equipment (stereo system) via the Digital Audio Output (Optical) port. DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL OUTPUT CABLE DIGITAL AUDIO OPTICAL INPUT1 How to connect (COMPONENT2) DIGITAL AUDIO 1.
  • Page 17: Hdmi

    Installation HDMI HDMI - HDMI , the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a trademark or registered trademark of HDMI Licensing. - This TV can receive the High-Definition Multimedia Interface(HDMI) or the Digital Visual Interface(DVI). - This TV supports HDCP(High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection) Protocol for 720x480p, 1280x720p, and 1920x1080i resolu- tions.
  • Page 18 Installation Reference Reference Cable sample HDMI Cable (not supplied with the product) HDMI to DVI Cable (not supplied with the product) Fiber Optic Digital Audio Cable (not supplied with the product) Analog Audio Cable(RCA type) (not supplied with the product) Analog Audio Cable(Stereo to RCA type) (not supplied with the product) 18 DLP Projection TV...
  • Page 19: Hdmi

    Installation How to use 1. Connect the HDMI1/DVI Source Devices(DVD Player or Set Top Box or PC) and the TV SET. 2. Turn on the display by pressing the POWER button on the TV SET and HDMI1/DVI Source Devices remote control. 3.
  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation Operation Operation urning the TV On urning the TV On * In this manual, the OSD (On Screen Display) may be different from your TV’s because it is just an example to help you with the TV operation. Turning on the TV just after installation 1.
  • Page 21: Tv Setup

    Operation TV Setup TV Setup On-screen Menus Language Selection On-screen Menus Language Selection - The menus can be shown on the screen in the selected language. First select your language. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the OPTION menu.
  • Page 22: Setup Menu Options

    Operation Setup Menu Options Setup Menu Options EZ Scan (Channel Search) EZ Scan (Channel Search) - Automatically finds all channels available through antenna and cable inputs, and stores them in a channel list in the memory. - Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes. - A password is required to gain access to EZ Scan menu if the Lock System is turned on.
  • Page 23: Channel Label Setup

    Operation Channel Label Setup Channel Label Setup - Choose preset labels for your channels. - If a channel label is provided on the signal from the broadcasting station, the TV displays a short name for a DTV chan- nel - even if you didn't preset a label for the channel. 1.
  • Page 24: Video Menu Options

    Operation ideo Menu Options ideo Menu Options EZ Picture EZ Picture - EZ Picture adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. Select the preset value in the EZ Picture menu based on the program category. - When adjusting Video menu options (contrast, brightness, color, sharpness, tint, and color temperature) manually, EZ Picture automatically changes to Custom Daylight...
  • Page 25: Audio Menu Options

    Operation Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options Audio Language Audio Language Audio Language English SETUP - Other languages may be available if a digital signal is provided by the broad- Spanish EZ SoundRite casting station. French EZ Sound VIDEO Balance Press the MENU button and then use button to select the AUDIO...
  • Page 26: Front Surround

    Operation Audio Menu Options Audio Menu Options Front Surround Front Surround is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. - TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. - Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the...
  • Page 27: Time Menu Options

    Operation ime Menu Options ime Menu Options Auto Clock Setup Auto Clock Setup - The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. - The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station. - Set the clock manually, if the current time is set incorrectly by the auto clock function.
  • Page 28: Sleep Timer / Auto Off

    Operation ime Menu Options ime Menu Options Sleep imer Sleep imer - The Sleep Timer turns the TV off after a preset amount of time. Note that this setting is cleared when the TV is turned off. - You can also set up the in the menu.
  • Page 29: Option Menu Options

    Operation Option Menu Options Option Menu Options Aspect Ratio Control Aspect Ratio Control - Lets you choose the way an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio picture format. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV, you need to specify how the picture is to be dis- played.
  • Page 30: Caption

    Operation Option Menu Options Option Menu Options Caption Caption 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu. D / E OPTION 2. Press the button and then use D / E button to select Caption 3.
  • Page 31: Caption Option

    Operation Caption Option Caption Option - Customize the DTV/CADTV captions that appear on your screen. 1. Press the MENU button and then use D / E button to select the OPTION menu. 2. Press the button and then use button to select Caption Option D / E 3.
  • Page 32: Lock Menu Options

    Operation Lock Menu Options Lock Menu Options Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed.
  • Page 33: Parental Lock Setup

    Operation Parental Lock Setup Parental Lock Setup - Set up blocking schemes to block specific channels, ratings, and external viewing sources. - A password is required to gain access to this menu. 1. Press the MENU button and then use button to select the menu.
  • Page 34: Remote Control

    Operation Remote Control Remote Control PIP (Picture-In-Picture) / Twin Picture - PIP 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. - Twin Picture mode splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the TV screen at the same time.
  • Page 35: Moving The Pip Sub Picture

    Operation Moving the PIP sub picture Moving the PIP sub picture In PIP mode, press the D / E / F / G button to move the sub picture to a different location on the screen. Adjusting Main and Sub Picture Sizes for win Picture Adjusting Main and Sub Picture Sizes for win Picture...
  • Page 36: Brief Info

    Operation Brief Info. Operation: • Watching TV/DTV/CATV/CADTV • Watching Video1, Video2, Video3 • In Component1, Component2, RGB, Screen Ratio of Input Signal 4:3 4 : 3 HDMI/DVI modes, INFO button is not Screen Ratio of Input Signal 16:9 16 : 9 working.
  • Page 37: Ez Mute

    Operation EZ Mute The Caption settings are independant of the EZ Mute function. - When you repeatedly press the MUTE button, the screen is displayed in turn. Mute EZ Mute EZ Mute : a special mute mode to Mute : Sound is muted. activate the closed caption, automatically.
  • Page 38: Screen Setup For Pc Mode

    Operation Screen Setup for PC mode Operation Operation • When RGB connect to PC input and select the RGB-PC in Main Input, this function is used. • In RGB-DTV mode and SIZE is not available. Adjustment for screen Position, Size, Phase, Reset Adjustment for screen Position, Size, Phase, Reset •After connecting RGB-PC s to PC input and checking the screen quality.
  • Page 39: Programming The Remote

    Programming the Remote Programming the Remote Programming the Remote Remote Control for your HD receiver is a multi-brand or universal Remote Control that can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note: The Remote Control may not be able to control all models of other brands. 1.
  • Page 40: Programming Codes

    FUTURETECH 028 040 042 057 082 166 SCOTT YUPITERU 004 006 008 109 116 124 004 028 043 ZENITH 001 072 073 009 034 056 048 116 143 SEARS 095 103 157 073 074 091 004 006 062 004 007 015...
  • Page 41 GENERAL INSTRUMENT 003 004 016 PERSONAL CABLE VIEWSTAR AMPLICA 029 031 059 PHILIPS WINEGARD 128 146 BIRDVIEW 051 126 129 PICO ZENITH 001 081 082 HITACHI 139 140 PRESIDENT 019 102 083 084 091 CAPETRONICS HOUSTON TRACKER 033 037 039 PRIMESTAR...
  • Page 42: Programming Codes

    TOSHIBA 019 008 005 006 MARANTZ PROCEED YAMAHA 009 018 GOLDSTAR 010 016 025 MITSUBISHI PROSCAN 005 006 ZENITH 010 016 025 HARMAN KARDON 005 006 ONKYO 008 017 SAMSUNG 011 015 001 010 016 PANASONIC 003 009 SONY 42 DLP Projection TV...
  • Page 43: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Troubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist • Check whether the TV is turned on. No picture & • Is the power cord inserted into wall power outlet? No sound • Test the wall power outlet, plug another product’s power cord into the outlet where the TV’s power cord was plugged in.
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Checklist

    Troubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist roubleshooting Checklist No output from one of • Adjust Balance in the AUDIO menu. (Refer to p.25) the speakers Unusual sound from • A change in ambient humidity or temperature may result in the unit turning off inside the TV and does not indicate a fault with the TV.
  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance - Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and unplug the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Cleaning the Screen Cleaning the Screen 1.
  • Page 46: Product Specifications

    Product Specification Product Specifications Product Specifications Z52SZ80 MODEL Z44SZ80 Horizontal Size (inches) 39.2 47.5 Height (inches) 29.2 33.8 Depth (inches) 14.4 15.7 50.7 66.1 Weight (lbs.) Power requirement AC120V ~ 60Hz Television System NTSC-M, ATSC, 64 & 256 QAM Program Coverage VHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69, CATV 1 ~ 135, CADTV 1 ~ 135.
  • Page 47 Notes Notes Owner’s Manual 47...
  • Page 48: Warranty

    ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION DLP Projection TV Limited Warranty - USA Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") listed below, effective from the date ("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product.

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