Zenith R40W46 Installation And Operating Manual

Zenith R40W46 Installation And Operating Manual

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Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Numbers | R40W46, R40W46F, R45W46, R45W46F, R50W46, R57W46 | Projection TVs
© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Numbers | R40W46, R40W46F, R45W46, R45W46F, R50W46, R57W46 | Projection TVs © Copyright 2003, 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 :...
  • 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 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 structure, grounding of the lead-...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 6: Remote Control Key Functions

    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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control

    • 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...
  • Page 9: Basic Tv Setup And Operation

    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.
  • Page 10: Channel Search

    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.
  • Page 11: Adding/Deleting Channels With Manual Program

    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.
  • Page 12: Features

    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.
  • Page 13: Off Timer/On Timer Setup

    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.
  • Page 14: Sleep Timer Setup

    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.
  • Page 15: Fine Tuning Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 16: Picture Format Selection

    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.
  • Page 17: Picture Setup

    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.
  • Page 18: Vm (Velocity Modulation) Setup

    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.
  • Page 19: Color Convergence Adjustment

    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).
  • Page 20: Sound Setup

    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.
  • Page 21: Avl (Auto Volume Leveler)

    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.
  • Page 22: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) /Twin Picture

    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.
  • Page 23: Pop (Picture-Out-Picture: Channel Search And Display)

    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.
  • Page 24: Closed Captions

    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...
  • Page 25: Captions On, Off, Ez Mute Setup

    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.
  • Page 26: Parental Control Overview

    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.
  • Page 27: Blocking Scheme Setup

    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) •...
  • Page 28: Antenna Connections

    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.
  • Page 29: External Equipment Connection And Viewing Setup

    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...
  • Page 30: Vcr Connections

    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.
  • Page 31: External Stereo

    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).
  • Page 32 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 •...
  • Page 33: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Devices

    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.
  • Page 34: Programming Codes

    112 131 TOTEVISION 040 101 UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH 012 VICTOR VIDEO CONCEPTS 012 034 046 VIDEOSONIC WARDS 003 013 017 024 031 033 034 040 053 054 131 YAMAHA 012 034 039 ZENITH 001 034 048 056 058 072 080 101...
  • Page 35 002 127 UNIDEN 016 025 042 043 044 045 048 049 078 079 080 086 101 135 136 VIEWSTAR WINEGARD 128 146 ZENITH 001 081 082 083 084 091 Brand Codes PROCEED PROSCAN 005 006 005 006 SAMSUNG 011 015...
  • Page 36 008 030 SYLVANIA TADIRAN TANDY TEXSCAN 029 067 TOCOM 039 040 056 TOSHIBA UNIKA 007 014 024 UNITED CABLE 004 053 UNIVERSAL 007 014 024 026 027 032 035 VIEWSTAR 012 015 018 086 087 088 ZENITH 001 060 093...
  • Page 37: Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 38: Product Specifications

    Power consumption External antenna impedance Audio output External Equipment Input/output jacks and ports R40W46, R40W46F, R45W46, R45W46F, R50W46, R57W46 AC 120V NTSC VHF : 2 ~ 13, UHF : 14 ~ 69 Cable : 01 ~ 125 See the back of the TV...
  • Page 39: 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 40 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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