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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.
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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, grounding of the lead-...
Programming the Remote to operate other devices ...33 Programming Codes ...34 Maintenance ...37 Product Specifications ...38 Troubleshooting Checklist ...39 Your Zenith Limited Warranty ...Back cover Step 3 Set up the individual features, picture, and sound to your personal preference: See appropriate pages above...
Remote Control Key Functions vcr cable dvd sat mode light power tv/video comp/dvi sleep flashbk video audio mute pipch- pipch+ swap still pip input position enter left right menu exit down play pause stop record skip 1. MODE INDICATOR LIGHTS Show active remote mode every time any button is pressed.
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vcr cable dvd sat mode light power tv/video comp/dvi sleep flashbk video audio mute pipch- pipch+ swap still pip input position enter left right menu exit down play pause stop record skip 15. POWER (or ON/OFF) Refer to "Turning the TV on/off". 16.
• Remove the battery compartment cover on the back side and insert the batteries with correct polarity. • Install two 1.5V, AA type batteries. Don’t mix used and new batteries. Front Panel Controls This is a simplified representation of front panel. * R40W46, R40W46F, R45W46, R45W46F * R50W46, R57W46 on/off on/off tv/video...
Basic TV Setup and Operation Before operating your TV, make sure the TV has been connected to an antenna or cable system and the TV is plugged into a power outlet. Turning the TV On/Off The set switches to standby mode and the standby indicator lights red. To switch the TV on from standby mode, press the on/off, tv/video, button on the set or tv/video, ch number button on the remote control.
Basic TV Setup and Operation Channel Search Channel Search memorizes all the active channels in your area. You must do a channel search before you can use the TV. There two ways of memorizing channels. You can use either, EZ Scan or Manual Program.. In EZ Scan, the TV memorizes the channels in ascending numerical order.
Adding/Deleting Channels with Manual Program 1. Press the menu button and then use Channel menu. 2. Press the and then use 3. Press the and then use 4. Press the and then use you want to memorize or erase. 5. Press the button and then use 6.
Features Clock Setup: Auto/Manual Before using the on/off timer features, set the current time on the clock. Auto Clock Setup The time is set automatically from a PBS broadcast signal. The PBS channel signal includes information for the correct time and daylight saving time.
Off Timer/On Timer Setup Off Timer automatically switches the TV to standby mode at the preset time. On Timer automatically turns the TV on at the preset time and tunes to the specified channel. 1. Press the menu button and then use Timer menu.
Features Sleep Timer Setup You don't have to remember to switch the TV to standby mode before you go to sleep. The Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV off after the preset sleep time expires. Use the sleep button to select the desired sleep time. Each time you press this button, preset sleep time settings are displayed one by one as shown below.
Fine Tuning Adjustment Use Fine Tuning is to stabilize the picture's condition if it is poor, for example, a horizontal stripe, twisted picture or no color in broadcast. 1. Press the menu button and then use Channel menu. 2. Press the and then use 3.
Features Picture Format Selection You can select 5 picture formats are available. Press the ARC button repeatedly to select your desired picture format. Each time you press the button, the picture format is changed in the order of Using the arc Button 1.
Picture Setup EZ Video Setup For optimum picture quality, use the factory preset picture modes. EZ Video set up using the video button 1. Press the video button repeatedly to select , or 2. Press the enter ( ) button to return to TV viewing. EZ Video set up using the Picture menu 1.
Picture Setup VM (Velocity Modulation) Setup If you select , the TV will automatically enhance the sharpness of the image's edges. 1. Press the menu button and then use Picture menu. 2. Press the and then use 3. Press the and then use 4.
Color Convergence Adjustment (R40W46, R40W46F, R45W46, R45W46F only) Use this function to adjust the R-G-B color convergence while a stable signal is being received. When the TV is first installed or if it is relocated, the picture may be unstable with three color ghosts (red, green, blue).
Sound Setup Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Second Audio Program) accompanying the stereo program. The broadcaster may transmit one additional sound signal as well as the original one. The MTS function doesn't operate in the video mode. 1.
AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) AVL automatically maintains an equal volume level even if you change channels. 1. Press the menu button and then use Sound menu. 2. Press the and then use 3. Press the and then use 4. Press the exit button to return to TV viewing. TV Speaker On/Off If you want hear the sound on your external hi-fi stereo system, select to turn the TV internal speakers off.
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) /Twin Picture Notes: PIP does not work using Component 1080i mode. PIP is not available if Parental Control (Lock) is active. Watching PIP (Picture-in-Picture) PIP is a smaller inset picture placed on the larger main picture screen. Using the PIP feature enables you to view two different programs on the TV screen at the same time.
POP (Picture-Out-Picture: Channel Search and Display) Use this Channel Search to view the current programs on all the memorized channels one-by-one on the 12 POP screen display, while the main screen displays the current channel. Press the pip button in twin picture mode. The pictures of all the memorized channels are shown on the 12 PIP screen, as shown to the right.
Closed Captions Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written words, which then appear on the television screen in a form similar to subtitles. Closed captions allow viewers to read the dialogue and narration of television programs. Using Closed Captions FOLLOW ME Caption Tips...
Displaying Text Text services offer a wide variety of information on all kinds of subjects (ex. captioned program lists, weather forecasts, stock exchange topics, news for hearing-impaired---) filling the TV screen. However, even though the program does offer captioning, text services may not be available.
Parental Control Overview Parental Control (V-Chip) can be set up to block program viewing based on the restriction settings. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by the type of program and by the categories chosen to be blocked.
Canadian English language rating system: • Unblocked • C and above (Children) • C8 and above (8 years and up) • G and above (General audience) • PG and above (Parental guidance suggested) • 14+ and above (Viewers 14 years and up) •...
Antenna Connections Combination VHF/UHF Antennas TV rear 300 ohm Flat Wire 75 ohm Antenna Jack 300 to 75 ohm Adapter Connecting an Outdoor Antenna For the best signal reception, we recommend you use an outdoor antenna. Severely weathered antennas and antenna cables can reduce the signal quality. Before connecting an outdoor antenna, inspect it yourself or have a TV technician inspect it.
External Equipment Connection and Viewing Setup You can connect additional equipment, such as VCRs, camcorders etc. to your TV. Connection panels shown here may be somewhat different from your TV. Here is an example drawing of a typical jackpack layout. DVD/DTV INPUT COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2...
External Equipment Connection and Viewing Setups VCR Connections 1. Connect the audio/video output jacks from the VCR to IN 1 (A/V) jacks on the TV. 2. Use the tv/video button to select • If you connect the audio/video output jacks from the VCR to the IN2, IN3 or IN4 jacks on the TV, select 3.
External Stereo Amplifier/Speakers 1. Connect analog/stereo amplifier input jacks to variable audio out of the TV. 2. Set up your speakers through your analog/ stereo amplifier, according to the instructions provided with the amplifier. Note • If you want to hear the sound through your amplifier's speakers, set the (Refer to p.17).
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External Equipment Connection and Viewing Setup DTV (Set-top Box) Connection 1. Connect DTV component video outputs to Y, P left/right input jacks. 2. Turn on the digital set-top box. Use the tv/video or comp/dvi button to select • If you connected the DVI output jack from the DTV to the DVI input jack on the TV, select Note •...
Programming the Remote to operate other devices The remote control for your projection TV is a multi-brand or universal remote control. It can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models of other brands.
Maintenance Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can help extend the amount of time you will have your new projection TV. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the power plug from the wall power outlet before you begin any cleaning. Screen Cleaning 1.
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.
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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.