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 :...
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-...
Antenna Connections ...28 External Equipment Connection and Viewing Setup ...29 Product Specifications ...33 Maintenance ...34 Troubleshooting Checklist ...35 Your Zenith Limited Warranty ...Back cover Step 3 Set up the individual features, picture, and sound to your personal preference: See appropriate pages...
1. MODE INDICATOR LIGHTS Show active remote mode every time any button is pressed. 2. MODE Selects the remote operating mode: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD and Satellite. Select other operating modes, for the remote to control external devices. 3. LIGHT Illuminates the remote control keys.
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Selects the sound appropriate for the program's character; 20. VIDEO Selects factory preset picture settings: , or • Navigates the on-screen menus and adjusts the system settings and preferences. • Recalls current TV mode (Remote control only). , or , or...
Playing CDs: Selects previous/next song. Playing DVDs: Selects previous/next movie chapter. 25. STAND BY INDICATOR ( Illuminates red when the TV is in standby mode. Refer to "Turning the TV on/off". 26. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR (See page 6.) Installing Batteries in the Remote Control •...
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.
There are two ways of memorizing channels. You can use either. One is EZ Scan and the other is MANUAL PROGRAM. In EZ Scan, the TV memorizes the channels in ascending numerical order. If there are additional channels you want to add or delete, add or delete them manually.
6. Press the and then use 7. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. Tuning Channels Use the ch+/- button to easily select the next higher or lower channel. Or, use the NUMBER buttons to directly select the desired channel.
6. Press the button and then use the whether or not your viewing area observes Daylight Savings Time. 7. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. Manual Clock Setup 1. Press the menu button and then use Timer menu.
6. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. Notes • If you don’t press any button within 2 hours after turning on the TV with the ON TIMER function, the TV will automatically switch back to standby mode.
4. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. Picture Tilt The picture on the TV screen may tilt to left or right if the TV is moved to another direction. Picture Tilt can be used to correct any uneven picture tilt.
Degaussing In this TV, the magnetic field of the earth may influence the color purity of the picture. The picture can also be disturbed by other nearby magnetic influences or perhaps because of the location of the TV itself. Stripes may appear on the screen or the color may not be equal in the corners.
5. Repeat steps 3 to 4. 6. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. To select a favorite channel, repeatedly press the fcr (Favorite Channel Review) button. Eight channels programmed appear on the screen one by one.
Choosing a picture mode with the video button 1. Repeatedly press the video button to select 2. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. Choosing a picture mode with the Picture menu 1. Press the menu button and then use Picture menu.
The setting of highlighted menu option is displayed. Use the button to select other options. 4. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. Picture Formats You can select 4:3 or 16:9 picture formats 1. Use the arc button to select your desired picture format.
2. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. Notes • Stereo or SAP can only be received when the TV station transmits those signals, even though you have selected • Mono sound is automatically received if the broadcast is only in Mono;...
3. Press the and then use 4. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. TV Speaker If you want to use your external hi-fi stereo system, select to turn the TV internal speakers off.
• Not all TV broadcasts include closed caption signals. • Sometimes TV stations broadcast two different caption signals on the same channel. By selecting CC 1 or CC 2, you can choose which signal you view. CC 1 is usually the signal with the captions, while CC 2 might show demonstration or programming information.
4. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. Note • This TV is programmed to remember which mode it was last set to, even if you turn the TV off. button to select the...
Watching PIP (Picture-in-Picture) PIP is a little picture placed on the larger main picture screen. Using the PIP feature enables you to see two different programs on the TV screen at the same time. 1. Use the pip button to select either the PIP mode or twin picture mode.
PIP/Twin Picture Modes (Continued) POP (Picture-Out-Picture) Use this Channel Search to view the pictures of all the programmed channels one-by-one on the 3 PIP screen display, while the main screen remains the current channel. Press the pip button in twin picture mode. The pictures of all the programmed channels are searched with the 3 PIP screen, as shown to the right.
3. Press the and then use 4. Press the and then use level. 5. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. Note • This function dones’t work in COMPONENT mode. Still picture Twin Picture Mode button to select the button to select button to select –...
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.
Age block, Content block, Aux. block, and Canadian options, also have sub menus; repeat steps 8 to 9 in sub menu, to set type of blocking and rating. 10.Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing. button to select the button to select...
8. VARIABLE AUDIO OUT JACKS: Connect analog stereo amplifier to your front speaker. 9. EARPHONE JACK Note: This TV is programmed to remember which mode it was last set to, even if you turn the TV off. DVI INPUT (DIRECTV STB)
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S-VIDEO jack on the TV. 2. Connect the audio/video output jacks from the VCR to the IN 1 or IN 4 jacks on the TV. 3. Use the tv/video button to select 4. Press the PLAY button on the VCR.
2. Turn on the DVD player and insert a DVD. 3. Use the tv/video or comp/dvi button to select Note • This TV is programmed to remember which mode it was last set to, even if you turn the TV off. TV INPUT B -Y...
2. Turn on the digital set-top box. Use the tv/video or comp/dvi button to select • If you connect the DVI output jack of the DTV to the DVI input jack on the TV, select External Stereo 1. Connect analog/stereo amplifier input jacks to variable audio out of the TV.
Television system Television channels Power consumption External antenna impedance Audio output External input ports C27V36 AC 120 V NTSC VHF : 2 ~ 13, UHF : 14 ~ 69 Cable : 01 ~ 125 See the back of the TV...
Maintenance 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.
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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Direct-View 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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