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H 25C 46DT, H 27C46DT, H 32C46DT, H 36 C 46 DT
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  • Page 1 © Copyright 2000, Zenith Electronics Corporation. i n s t a l l a t i o n & o p e r a t i n g...
  • 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. Presentation...
  • 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 18. Object and Liquid Entry (Continued from previous page) 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    User menus, and has a Source key. The LT2000 Quickset II Clone Programmer is used to duplicate a TV’s setup and install it on another identical Zenith TV. The Clone Programmer can be programmed to store in non-volatile memory up to three TV setups.
  • Page 6: Overview: Computer Monitor Setup

    TV sets; allows a computer’s image to appear on a series of TVs connected to the PCZTV. See your Zenith dealer for further details.
  • Page 7: Computer Hookup

    Computer Hook Up Here is the basic setup to use the Presentation TV as a computer monitor TV front Computer Video "Card" Output Make the basic connections as indicated. (Appearance of components may vary from Video Out to those in the illustrations see page 13.) Computer Monitor Plug in your TV.
  • Page 8 An accessory packet is included with all models. A 15-ft. cable with a “video mirror” is featured for providing a computer image to two monitors—your computer’s monitor and your Zenith TV. Make the connections with the 15-ft. “video-mirror” cable as shown. Also refer to the preceding page for audio connections and “Using the monitor function.”...
  • Page 9 • The cables shown in each of these setups are not supplied with the scan card or with the 46 Series, Presentation TVs. See your Zenith dealer to purchase the necessary cables or for further information.
  • Page 10 PC: Windows Environment Setting your computer for optimum picture output in the Windows operating system environment WINDOWS Environment The following is a step-by-step procedure for setting your 5. Select under the ITEM category ICON SPACING computer’s picture output to optimum display quality. (Vertical) * Select SIZE of 100 1.
  • Page 11 MAC: Macintosh Environment Setting your computer for optimum picture output in the Macintosh operating system environment MACINTOSH Environment The following is a step-by-step procedure for setting your VIEWING FOR PRESENTATION Vs. PRIVATE computer picture output to optimum display quality. 1. When viewing an application, such as EXCEL or WORD, you will have to change the appearance of each applica- 1.
  • Page 12 Troubleshooting: Windows Some quick and easy tips to resolving problems using the Presentation TV as a Computer Monitor Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) Computer Image Poor or no computer picture. • Poor Connections. -Check all cable connections. • Card not fully inserted. -Be sure green light appears on PCZ3000 scan card.
  • Page 13 Troubleshooting: Macintosh Some quick and easy tips to resolving problems using the TV as a Computer Monitor Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) See page(s) Computer Image Poor or no computer picture. • Poor Connections. -Check all cable connections. • Card not fully inserted. -Be sure green light appears on PCZ300 scan card.
  • Page 14 Remote Key Command Functions Note: The information on pages 14 and 15 only apply to TVs equipped with the optional PCZ3000 Scan Conversion Card technology! Adjust the screen options while in Computer Mode. While your Presentation TV is in Rear Computer Mode, the table below lists the commands used to make adjustments to the screen.
  • Page 15 Remote Key Command Functions Note: The following only applies to those TVs equipped with 6 adjust menu options, key 8 cycles through menus and key the optional PCZ3000 Scan Conversion Card technology. 5 cancels all operations no matter what menu you are The table below illustrates the menu structure for the adjusting.
  • Page 16: Tv Hookup Directory

    TV Hook-Up Directory To hook up a computer see pages 6 - 15. To hook up other equipment, see below. IMPORTANT!! Use this page to decide where you need to begin your set up. First, find the line below that best describes what you want to do, then go to that page number.
  • Page 17: Antenna

    If you have a 75 ohm RF cable, then you don’t need any adapters! A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with ANTENNA RF coaxial wire CABLE the Zenith Presentation TV. (75 ohm) S-VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO IN R- AUDIO- L COMPUTER...
  • Page 18 Hook Up Your Cable (CATV) to the TV Connect cable service to the Presentation TV Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of the Presentation TV. Cable TV TV back Connect the cable that runs from the wall wall jack directly to this jack, according to the diagram to the right.
  • Page 19 Go to page 23 to Auto Program the Presentation TV. VCR back AV panel RF coaxial wire (75ohm) output No A/V cables are included with the Zenith Presentation switch Video Audio Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play videocas- settes in stereo sound.
  • Page 20 Hook Up Cable Service (CATV) and VCR Cable TV wall jack VCR back Connect a VCR and Cable service to the Presentation TV VCR back AV panel Round wire (75ohm) output switch Audio Video Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of the VCR.
  • Page 21 Hook Up an S-VHS VCR to your TV Your Zenith TV may be connected to a Super-VHS VCR through the S-Video Input located on the connec- tion panel on your TV. Also, you may “daisy chain” up to five TVs to one Super VHS VCR through the spe- cial S-Video LOOP OUT connection.
  • Page 22: External Amplifier (Audio Out Hookups)

    Audio Out Hookup You can send the sound from the TV to an external amplifier Audio Output: Use the Left and Right Audio Out jacks to connect an external amplifier and speakers. (Refer to the Audio Menu on page 34 for instructions on how to turn the TV’s internal speakers off and on.) Control the Volume level settings using your external TV back...
  • Page 23 Auto Program (Channel Search) Use Auto Program to specify Antenna or cable service AUTO PROGRAM TO PROGRAM incoming signal source and automatically store all of the ADD/DEL/BLNK channels found by the channel search CH. LABELS CLOCK SET CAPTIONS ALARM MENU LANGUAGE With the remote control in hand, press the POWER key to turn on the Presentation TV.
  • Page 24: Front Panel Controls/Inputs

    Front Panel Controls/Source Inputs Using the front control panel to access the menus To access the menus press the MENU button on the control panel. Cycle through the vari- ous menus by pushing the button repeatedly. Press the SELECT button repeatedly to high- light the option you want to modify.
  • Page 25: Remote Control Key Functions In Tv Mode

    Remote Key TV Mode Functions To put remote into TV operating mode, press TV POWER Turns TV On or Off PRG (PROGRAM) POWER Programs remote to operate other LED INDICATOR LIGHT products. Lights when keys are pressed. CABLE SURF CABLE/VCR/AUX/TV (MODE KEYS) Access Channel preview and sources menu.
  • Page 26: Setup Menu (Start With Page 23, Auto Program)

    On-Screen Menus/Displays Overview Descriptions of the menus and on-screen displays Using the MENU key and other keys indicated on the remote, the user can access the menus and displays described below. Menu Name Page Description ON-SCREEN MENUS SETUP MENU Adjusts the basic characteristics of the TV Auto Program Automatically finds and stores active channels to scroll through using Channel Up/Down.
  • Page 27 Setting Add/Delete/Blank AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK CH 44 ADDED Fine-tune the channel selection list CH. LABELS CLOCK SET CAPTIONS ALARM MENU LANGUAGE Press MENU on the remote repeatedly until the Setup menu appears. POWER Press the UP arrow repeatedly to highlight the CABLE Add/Del/Blnk option.
  • Page 28 Using Preset Channel Labels AUTO PROGRAM Customizing channel names with the Preset Channel Labels ADD/DEL/BLNK (Or, see the next page to create your own custom channel CH. LABELS CH 32 CLOCK SET labels) CAPTIONS ALARM MENU LANGUAGE Using either the NUMBER keypad or the Channel Up/Down arrows on the remote, select a channel.
  • Page 29 Creating Your Own Channel Labels Customize channel names by using your own custom channel labels AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK CH. LABELS CH 30 MYLAB CLOCK SET To Program a Channel Label CAPTIONS ALARM MENU First select a channel using the NUMBER keypad and ENTER or LANGUAGE the Channel Up/Down arrows, on the remote control.
  • Page 30 Set the Clock Set the clock on the Presentation TV AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK CH. LABELS CLOCK SET 10:32 AM TIMER CAPTIONS ALARM MENU LANGUAGE With the Setup menu on screen, use the Up arrow to high- light the Clock Set option as shown. POWER Set the current time;...
  • Page 31 Captions (Caption/Text Setup) Set up Closed Caption/Text options for the user CAPTIONS SETUP QUICK/MUTE OPER. MODE SEL. TYPE CAPTION ON MUTE CAPTION 1 CAPTION LOCK TO SET CAPTIONS CAPTION 2 ON, OFF CAPTION 3 PRESS SELECT TO CHOOSE CAPTION 4 PRESS ADJ TO CHANGE TEXT 1...
  • Page 32 Setting the Wake Up Alarm AUTO PROGRAM Use the Alarm menu to ADD/DEL/BLNK set a time for the TV CH. LABELS CLOCK SET to automatically turn CAPTIONS itself on ALARM MENU TO SET ALARM LANGUAGE With the Alarm Menu option highlighted in the Setup menu, press the Left/Right arrow go to the menu.
  • Page 33: Language

    Language AUTO PROGRAM ADD/DEL/BLNK Choose the language for the on-screen menus CH. LABELS CLOCK SET CAPTIONS ALARM MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH Press MENU on the remote repeatedly until the Setup menu appears. POWER Use the UP arrow on the remote control, to highlight Language on your screen.
  • Page 34: Audio Menu

    Audio Menu BASS TREBLE BALANCE Customize the sound coming from the TV AUDIO MODE STEREO SOUNDRITE FRONT SURROUND AUDIO PREF CUSTOM Press MENU repeatedly on the remote control until the Audio menu appears. POWER Using the UP arrow on the remote control, highlight the audio option you want to change.
  • Page 35: Video Menu/Computer Video Menu

    Video Menu/Computer Video Menu COMPUTER VIDEO MENU CONTRAST Use either the TV Video Menu for TV BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST sources or the Computer Video Menu BRIGHTNESS GREEN COLOR for computer sources to customize BLUE TINT HORZ. POS. the picture image SHARPNESS VERT.
  • Page 36: Parental Control Menu

    Not for children under age 17 under any circumstances. Strong sexual content. Hard Core Films Same as NC-17 rating. Note: Zenith Electronics Corporation is not liable for any program content that appears when using this rating system; as always, user discretion is advised. P A G E 3 6...
  • Page 37 Parental Control Menu After you have read the preceding page, follow instructions below to set up and activate Parental Control AGE BLOCK AUTO PROGRAM TO PROGRAM GENERAL UNBLOCKED ADD/DEL/BLNK CHILDREN CH. LABELS CLOCK SET CAPTIONS ALARM MENU LANGUAGE HOR POSITION VER POSITIOIN CUSTOM TO BLOCK...
  • Page 38: Other Menus And On-Screen Displays

    Other Menus & On-Screen Displays Press the remote keys indicated below to access these menus and displays SOURCE ANTENNA/CABLE PRESS: SOURCE TO CHANGE ENTER TO ACTIVATE Source Menu Alarm Menu Sleep Timer Menu Press TV/VCR SOURCE. Gives access In the Setup Menu, select the Press TIMER.
  • Page 39 POWER key. The device should turn off. If not, try the other codes listed and continue from Step 3. QUIT MENU Programming your Zenith remote will allow you to use one remote to work up to 7 different devices! TV/VCR RECORD...
  • Page 40: Amplifier Volume Override

    Amplifier Volume Override Sets up your amplifier to be operated in all remote control modes POWER Indicator Light CABLE Find the code that operates your amplifier. Test it SURF FLASHBK MUTE to make sure it’s the correct one by following the procedure in “Programming Your Remote”...
  • Page 41 Programming your Zenith remote will allow you to TV/VCR RECORD PAUSE TIMER SOURCE use one remote to work up to 7 different devices. PLAY Some devices may not work with the Zenith remote REWIND FFWD control. STOP P A G E 4 1 206-3602-O...
  • Page 42: Autofind

    If Programming the Remote did not find your code, try this procedure to automatically find the code for your device. If your remote becomes inoperable, go back to “Programming your Remote” and enter the Zenith TV code for step five POWER Indicator Light Turn on the device you’re programming for the...
  • Page 43 Citizen ..121 Majestic ..121 Zenith ..101 121 149 Symphonic TV/VCR 154 Curtis Mathis ..121 Memorex .
  • Page 44 Mitsubishi ..927 Sears ..936 Zenith ..460 461 498 Fisher ..438 933 951 Nakamichi .
  • Page 45 A list of key functions by mode for the remote control TV Mode VCR Mode Cable Mode AUX Mode KEY NAME Zenith Code 101 Zenith Code 201 Zenith Code 353 Zenith Code 960 Program Mode Codes Program Mode Codes Program Mode Codes Program Mode Codes...
  • Page 46: Installer Menus

    Installer Menus Use the Installer Menus to change operational settings 1391-03 1.29 Accessing the Installer’s Menu Installer’s menus can be accessed by using the installer’s remote control. Just press and hold MENU (about 8 seconds) until the display changes, then press 9, 8, 7, 6, then ENTER.
  • Page 47 Installer Menus *Note: Installer Menu Items Changing Computer Mode Values To change values for Computer mode, press TV/VCR SOURCE to select REAR Changing TV Mode Values Installer menu options: 01 PRESET PX (Preset Picture), COMPUTER SVGA or FRONT COMPUTER SVGA as the source, then enter the 04 VERT POS (Vertical Position), and 05 HORZ POS (Horizontal Position), have installer menu.
  • Page 48 24. FEATURE LEVEL Default set to ZEN 1 for Zenith IR remote control operation. Set 13 NOT USED O, P LBL for Zenith Private Label IR remote control operation.
  • Page 49 TV to operate erratically or become inoper- able. A. Set Up a Master TV • Use a Zenith MBR Remote like the MBR3447 or the TV front panel controls to operate Learning and Teaching menus. Using a Zenith Multi-Brand remote like the MBR3447, set up a •...
  • Page 50 Since the Clone Programmer’s time cannot be set directly, the time already has a master TV’s setup already in it, it will be overwritten needs to be copied from a Zenith TV equipped with MPI input by this Master TV’s setup.) Once the Clone memory bank is select- capability.
  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Clone Selection Menu Choices Operation Notes The LT2000 programmer is designed to be used with TVs contain- ing the 221-01006 and later processors. Use with earlier TV sets Disconnect the Clone from the TV when you are finished; auto- may give unpredictable results. The specific microprocessor used matically switching it off.
  • Page 52 Troubleshooting Some quick and easy tips to resolving problems Symptoms Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) Page(s) Power No Power. • AC Power Cord not connected -Connect power cord. Try a different outlet. 17 - 21 or outlet doesn’t work, -Local power failure? No Source image.
  • Page 53 Troubleshooting Some quick and easy tips to resolving problems Symptoms Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) See page(s) Picture Reception Poor or no picture. • TV station problems. -Try a different channel. 24/25 • Video menu not adjusted properly. -Check Video menu option settings. Local interference.
  • Page 54: Maintenance

    Maintenance Routine TV cabinet and screen cleaning Careful and regular cleaning can extend the the useful service life of the TV. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the power cord before you begin any cleaning. Screen Cleaning 1.
  • Page 55: Glossary

    Glossary A list of definitions for words found in this guide 75 OHM RF CABLE The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. The end looks like a hex-shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle. It screws onto the threaded jack on the back of the TV. 300 ohm 300 TO 75 OHM A small device that connects a two-wire...
  • Page 56 ZENITH’S RESPONSIBILITY Service Labor During a period of one year from effective warranty date, Zenith will provide service labor by a Zenith authorized service center when needed, as determined by the Zenith service center, as a result of manufacturing defects.

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