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Model Number | C34W37 | Direct View TV
© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | C34W37 | Direct View TV © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    Digital TV Hotline: 1-847-941-8000 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. 2003 Zenith Electronics Corporation. All rights reserved.

  • 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 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 to provide protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Digital Audio Output ......16 Turning the TV on ......17 On-Screen Displays .

  • Page 6: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls power Power Standby indicator (Illuminates brightly when the TV is in standby mode. Dims when the TV is switched on.) Remote control sensor TV/VIDEO Menu VOL LEFT / RIGHT Volume( ) button increases the sound level and vol- ume( ) button decreases the sound level.

  • Page 7: Rear Connections Panel

    Mini glossary JACK A connection on the back of a TV, VCR, or any other A/V device. This includes the RF jack and the Audio/Video jacks that are color- coded. SIGNAL Picture and sound traveling through cable, or over the air, to your television screen.

  • Page 8: Front Connections Panel (Front Video)

    Front Connections Panel (Front Video) There are four jacks on the lower-right front side of your 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. This means that most...

  • Page 9: Ant/Cable Service Hookup

    Over-the-air, cable, and digital cable signals CAUTION : If you are not sure of the type of signal(s) you are receiving, let EZ Scan complete all the channel signal-type searches. The TV will let you know when the analog, cable, and digital channel scans are complete.

  • Page 10: Cable Box Connections

    Locate the output jack on the back of your cable box. Connect this to the Antenna 1 jack on the back of your TV. Or find the composite video and audio jacks on the back of your cable box, and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment.

  • Page 11: Vcr Connections

    VCR Connections Locate the Antenna 1 jack on the back of your TV. Connect this to out jack on the back of your VCR. Or find the composite video and audio jacks on the back of your VCR, and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment.

  • Page 12: Dvd Player

    Then make the correspond- ing audio connections. See the diagram for either set up. You may connect either the composite video or the S-Video cables to your TV. Do not con- nect both the composite and the S-Video. CALIBRATION ANTENNA 1...

  • Page 13: Set-Top Box Hookup

    Find the audio and Y, P jacks or DVI output port on the back of your set-top box and connect them following the instructions provided with your equip- ment. Connect these cables to your TV as shown. 1920x1080i 1280x720p 720x480p 206-03890...

  • Page 14: Monitor Out Setup

    TV or monitor. Just connect the second TV or monitor to the Monitor output Audio/Video jacks located on the back of your TV. See the Operating Manual of the second TV or monitor for further details regarding that device’s input settings.

  • Page 15: External Stereo

    External Stereo Locate the Variable Audio Out jacks on the back of your TV and the Input jacks on the back of your stereo's amplifier. Connect the two jacks, making sure that the right and left channels are connected correctly.

  • Page 16: Digital Audio Output

    Digital Audio Output Send the TV’s audio out to external audio equipment (stereo system) via the Digital Audio Output Optical port. Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV Digital Audio Optical Output port. Connect the other end of the optical cable to the digital audio optical input on the audio equipment.

  • Page 17: Turning The Tv On

    Select the viewing source by using TV/VIDEO, COMP/DVI or FRONT buttonon the remote control. This TV is programmed to remember which mode it was last set to, even if you turn the TV off. Note: See page 20 if you have not auto programmed the TV to receive channels in your local broadcast area.

  • Page 18: Remote Control Functions In Tv Mode

    Remote Control Functions in TV Mode MODE Selects the remote operating mode: TV, VCR, Cable, DVD or Satellite. Select other operating modes, for the remote to operate external devices. TV/VIDEO Selects: DTV, Analog, Video1, Video2, Video3, Front video, Component 1-2, and DVI input sources.
  • Page 19 Remote Control Functions in TV Mode RATIO Changes the aspect ratio. SIGNAL Displays the digital signal strength. NUMBER KEYPAD For direct channel selection and programming functions. DASH Is used to enter a program num- ber for multiple program channels such as 2—1,2—2,etc.

  • Page 20: Ez Scan (Channel Search)

    Use pages 9-13 to connect external equipment to your TV. If you have not done so, plug in your TV to a standard 120V, 60Hz power outlet. If you have not done so, remove the back of the remote and put in two AA batter- ies.
  • Page 21 Antenna 1-2.) Press ENTER button to begin the channel search. Note: Allow EZ Scan to complete the channel search cycle for TV, CABLE*, DTV, etc. Mini glossary The antenna device receiving the program signal sent over-the-air. Digital TV programming sent over-the-air.

  • Page 22: Channel Edit

    Press SURF to add the channel to the Surf List. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu.

  • Page 23: Dtv Signal

    View the on-screen signal strength moni- tor to see the quality of the signal being received. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing. Using the menu Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Setup menu.

  • Page 24: Channel Label Setup

    Label to the selected channel. Repeat 4 and 5 steps until all channels are Labeled. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. P A G E 2 4...

  • Page 25: Main Picture Source Selection

    : DTV, Analog, Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, Front video, Component 1, Component 2, and DVI. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. 206-03890...

  • Page 26: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Options

    Your choices are: DTV, Analog, Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, and Front Video. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. P A G E 2 6...

  • Page 27: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Options

    PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Options Selecting PIP Channels Press the PIP button. Select the Analog or DTV option on the Sub input menu or with the PIP INPUT button. Use the PIPCH-/PIPCH+ button to select a channel for the sub picture. Swapping Screen Press the SWAP button.

  • Page 28: Pop (Picture-Out-Of-Picture) Source

    Use UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT arrow button to select the screen split zoom section. Press the FREEZE/RATIO button to return to TV viewing or press the EXIT button to return to a frozen picture again. P A G E 2 8 TV 13-0...

  • Page 29: Twin Picture

    Twin Picture Watching Twin Picture Press the PIP button on the remote control in POP mode to activate twin picture mode. Select the Analog or DTV option on the Sub input menu or with the PIP INPUT button. Use the PIPCH-/PIPCH+ button to select a channel for the sub picture. Press the EXIT button to exit twin picture mode.

  • Page 30: Video Menu

    • Normal: Resets all the options to their preset values. • Other options adjust the picture to the source’s image. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. P A G E 3 0 1/3/4...

  • Page 31: Manual Video Control

    Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow button to adjust the option to your preference. Use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select another option. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. 206-03890...

  • Page 32: Color Temperature

    Temperature, and then press the RIGHT arrow button. Use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select Warm, Medium, or Cool. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. Z-View Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Video menu.

  • Page 33: Audio Menu

    Audio Language, then press the RIGHT arrow button. Use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the language you wish. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. EZ SoundRite Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Audio menu.

  • Page 34: Stereo/Sap Broadcasts Setup

    Use the AUDIO button to select your desired MTS mode. Each time you press the AUDIO button, MONO, STEREO, or SAP appear in turn. Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing. EZ Sound Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Audio menu.

  • Page 35: Manual Sound Control

    Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow button to adjust the option to your preference. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to select another option. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. Turn TV Speakers On/Off Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Audio menu.

  • Page 36: Front Surround

    Use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select Off, 3D EchoSound System or SRS (Sound Retrieval System) TruSurround XT. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. Mini glossary...

  • Page 37: Auto Clock Setup

    Time Zone. • Select the time zone for your viewing area. Your options are: Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, Hawaii. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. 206-03890 1/3/4/5...

  • Page 38: Manual Clock Setup

    Once selected, use the UP/DOWN arrow button to set the year, hours or minutes. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. P A G E 3 8...

  • Page 39: Tv Turn Off Time Setup

    Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow button to select the hour or minutes options, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to set the hours or minutes. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. 206-03890...

  • Page 40: Tv Turn On Time Setup

    Time, Channel, or Volume. Once selected, use the UP/DOWN arrow button to set either the Time, Channel, or Volume options. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. c a n c...

  • Page 41: Sleep Timer Setup

    Sleep Timer then press the RIGHT arrow button. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to choose a pre- set turn off time. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. chang 206-03890...

  • Page 42: Auto Off

    Auto Off then press the RIGHT arrow. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to choose On or Off. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. P A G E 4 2...

  • Page 43: Aspect Ratio Control

    • Use the UP/DOWN arrow button to adjust the enlarge proportion of Cinema Zoom. The adjustment of range is 1~16. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. Mini glossary Set By Program Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source’s image.

  • Page 44: Closed Captions

    Your choices are: Off, CC1, CC 2, CC 3, CC 4, Text 1, Text 2, Text 3, or Text 4. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. Mini glossary...

  • Page 45: Closed Captions

    Using the CC button Press the CC button repeatedly to scroll and select available caption languages. Press EXIT to save and return to TV view- ing. Using the menu Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Option menu.

  • Page 46: Caption Option Menu

    • Edge Type: Select an edge type. • Edge Color: Select a color for the edges. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. P A G E 4 6...

  • Page 47: On-Screen Menus Language

    Use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the language you want the on screen menus to appear in. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. Velocity Modulation Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Option menu.

  • Page 48: Tilt

    Use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select Tilt, then, use the LEFT/RIGHT arrow but- ton to adjust and correct any Tilt. Press EXIT button to return to TV viewing or press MENU button to return to the previous menu. Degaussing the Screen...

  • Page 49: Ez Demo

    Use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select EZ Demo, then press the RIGHT arrow button. Press EXIT button on the remote to stop EZ Demo. 206-03890 vcr cable dvd sat mode light power tv/video front comp/dvi freeze ratio signal dash(-) flashbk mute surf...

  • Page 50: Lock Menu

    Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit only applies to movies shown on TV, not TV programs, such as soap operas. • TV Rating-Children: Keeps children from watch-...
  • Page 51 TV-14 (Parents strongly cautioned): Program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for chil- dren under 14 years of age. TV-MA (Mature audience only): Program is specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.

  • Page 52: Programming The Remote

    Test the remote control functions to see if the component responds properly. If not, repeat from step 2. P A G E 5 2 vcr cable dvd sat mode light power tv/video front comp/dvi ratio signal freeze dash(-) flashbk mute...

  • Page 53: Programming Codes

    VIDIKRON VIDTECH 004 116 WARDS 004 008 009 019 028 060 061 063 064 072 074 116 143 164 YAMAHA 004 006 YORK 004 116 YUPITERU ZENITH 001 072 073 095 103 157 ZONDA P A G E 5 3...
  • Page 54 Codes TOTEVISION 040 101 UNITECH VECTOR RESEARCH VICTOR VIDEO CONCEPTS 012 034 046 VIDEOSONIC WARDS 003 013 017 024 031 033 034 040 053 054 131 YAMAHA 012 034 039 ZENITH 001 034 048 056 058 072 080 101 206-03890...
  • Page 55 005 006 005 006 008 017 SAMSUNG 011 015 003 009 SONY Brand Codes VIEWSTAR WINEGARD 128 146 ZENITH 001 081 082 083 084 091 Brand Codes THOMPSON 005 006 TOSHIBA 019 008 YAMAHA 009 018 ZENITH 010 016 025...
  • Page 56 039 040 056 TOSHIBA 011 048 071 UNIKA 007 014 024 072 073 074 UNITED CABLE 004 053 UNIVERSAL 005 007 014 024 026 027 Brand Codes 032 035 VIEWSTAR 012 015 018 086 087 088 ZENITH 001 060 093 206-03890...

  • Page 57: 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 pull out the power cord before you begin any cleaning. SCREEN CLEANING 1.

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER FIXED-PATTERN DISPLAYS If you use your TV to play video games or for other uses that involve single, fixed images, such as a photo-CD player, you should avoid setting the Brightness level too high.

  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS • Check your antenna connection or location. • Check your cable input. • Check to see if the TV/VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected. • Check your antenna direction and/or location. • Check your cable input.
  • Page 60 • Check to see if the source equipment has been turned on. • Make sure that the connections are secure on the back of your TV and on the source equipment. • Check to see if all the connections are secure.

  • Page 61: Glossary

    ANALOG TV ANTENNA ASPECT RATIO CAPTIONS DELETE DIGITAL TV (DTV) DOLBY DIGITAL 206-03890 The round cable that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. Each end looks like a hex shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle, and it screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV.
  • Page 62 You can access this group of channels with the SURF but- ton on the remote by pressing SURF repeatedly. Refers to the jack that receives a signal into the TV, VCR or other A/V device. A connection on the back of a TV, VCR, or any other A/V device.

  • Page 63: Product Specifications

    S-Video input (3) Component input (2 set) Variable audio output (1 set) DVI-HDTV input (1) Digital audio optical input (2) Digital audio optical output (1) Calibration port (1) Antenna port (2) Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation P A G E 6 3...

  • Page 64: Warranty

    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 work- manship 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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