Zenith IQD61W20 Operating Manual

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Toll Free Digital TV Hotline: 1-877-939-6484
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Copyright 2000, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

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  • Page 1 ™ Toll Free Digital TV Hotline: 1-877-939-6484 o p e r a t i n g g u i d e Copyright 2000, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    REGULATORY INFORMATION: This equipment, trade name Zenith, model number, IQD61W20, has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
  • 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.
  • Page 5: Ez Help

    HELP (?) button on your remote control if you want to know about the highlighted item. Information about the highlighted item will be displayed on the right part of the TV screen. Simply press and hold to see the helpful information.
  • Page 6 EZ Help EZ Help is an on line version of this User’s Guide. You can review the major user interface features of the HD Ready TV by navigating in a simple structure. It contains a brief overview of the HD Ready TV, the use of the remote control, the programming of the remote control, the function explanation of the front and back panel, and the an instructive note about the Menu and the EZ LINK.
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    On-Screen Display ......26 Front Panel Controls ......27 Step 2. Customize your TV’s Features SETUP Menu Main Source .
  • Page 8: Step 1. Hook Up Tv Rear Jack Panel

    Monitor 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 on the air, to your television screen.
  • Page 9: Front Jack Panel

    Front Audio/Video Jacks There are four jacks on the right side of your Entertainment Machine that make connecting Audio/Video devices like video games and camcorders very simple. The jacks are like those found in the jack pack on the back of your Entertainment Machine.
  • Page 10: Ant/Cable Hookup

    300 to 75 Ohm adapter. It should be available from your local electronics dealer. Zenith recommends using a 75 ohm cable for your antenna con- nections in order to prevent inter- ference.
  • Page 11 ANT / CABLE (On-Screen Guide) Plug in your Entertainment Machine into a 120V 60Hz outlet. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AA batteries. Make sure batteries are properly installed (check the +/– signs). back of remote With the remote control in hand, press the POWER button to turn on your Entertainment Machine.
  • Page 12: Cable Box

    This can be combined with any other equipment you may want to hook up. Hook cable directly into the TV, then to the cable box. From there, the cable box goes to the next device, down the line, until the last piece, which con- nects back to the TV in the Antenna/Cable 1 jack.
  • Page 13 CABLE BOX (On-Screen Guide) Plug in your Entertainment Machine into a 120V 60Hz outlet. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AA batteries. Make sure batteries are properly installed (check the +/– signs). back of remote With the remote control in hand, press the POWER button to turn on your Entertainment Machine.
  • Page 14: Vcr+Cable Box

    Entertainment Machine. If you want to receive your signals on Channel 3 or 4, locate the Out to TV jack on your VCR. Connect a cable from the Out to TV jack to the Antenna/Cable 1 jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine.
  • Page 15: Vcr + Cable Box

    VCR+CABLE BOX (On-Screen Guide) Plug in your Entertainment Machine into a 120V 60Hz outlet. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AA batteries. Make sure batteries are properly installed (check the +/– signs). back of remote With the remote control in hand, press the POWER button to turn on your Entertainment Machine.
  • Page 16: Dvd Player

    P A G E 1 6 DVD Player Back AV panel Dolby Digital S-Video Audio A/V cables not included with TV DVD Player Back AV panel Dolby Digital Audio Component Video A/V cables not included with TV...
  • Page 17: Dvd

    DVD Player (On-Screen Guide) Plug in your Entertainment Machine into a 120V 60Hz outlet. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AA batteries. Make sure batteries are properly installed (check the +/– signs). back of remote With the remote control in hand, press the POWER button to turn on your Entertainment Machine.
  • Page 18: Hd-Set Top And Pc Hookup

    HD-SET TOP and PC Hookup Find the audio and VGA jacks on the back of your DBS receiver (or Computer) and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment. Connect these cables to your Entertainment Machine as shown. DBS Receiver Component Out Y Pb Pr Computer...
  • Page 19 HD-SET T0P and PC Hookup (On-Screen Guide) Plug in your Entertainment Machine into a 120V 60Hz outlet. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AA batteries. Make sure batteries are properly installed (check the +/– signs). back of remote With the remote control in hand, press the POWER button to turn on your Entertainment Machine.
  • Page 20: Ez Link

    EZ LINK (On-Screen Guide) The EZ Link is to link the Zenith’s READY TV (Model : IQD61W20) and Zenith’s high definition set top box for DIRECTV via a RS-232C cable. After installing the EZ Link, you can control a set top box for the DIRECTV with a remote control of the Zenith’s READY...
  • Page 21: External Stereo

    Set up your speakers through your stereo, according to those directions. Analog stereo amplifier 206-3674 Audio cables not included with TV G-LINK AUDIO CENTER MODE COMPONENT INPUT1 COMPONENT INPUT2 AUDIO AUDIO...
  • Page 22: Room Setups For Home Theater

    Room Setups for Home Theater This is just a general room design. Any number of set-ups are possible, and some changes may be needed to maximize your sound. However, a Dolby Digital Receiver is needed for 5.1 channel audio. A left and right speaker on either side of the set enhances separation.
  • Page 23: Monitor Out

    Your Entertainment Machine has a special feature which allows you to hook up a second TV or monitor. Just connect the second TV or monitor using the OUT Audio/Video jacks located on the back of your Entertainment Machine. See the Operating Manual of the second TV or monitor for further details regarding that device’s input settings.
  • Page 24: Remote Button Functions

    Button functions on your Remote MODE Lets you select a mode among TV, VCR, Cable, DVD and Sattelite. Lets you select the analog TV signal. VIDEO Lets you toggle between Video1 and Video 2 inputs. MUTE Switches the sound on or off.
  • Page 25 Button functions on your Remote MODE BUTTONS Sets your remote control to control a specified component connected to your TV, when preprogrammed. COMPONENT1, 2 Lets you select a component signal such as DVD or HD receiver. NUMBER KEYPAD For direct channel selection and programming functions.
  • Page 26: On-Screen Display

    On-Screen Display This page describes your on-screen display options. Mute: Active when Entertainment Machine is muted. P A G E 2 6 Main Channel Display: Displays current channel number. TIMER 0:14 Menu Guide Exit Digital EYE Enter Suorce power Volume: Volume level is displayed here while adjusting the volume on your Entertainment Machine.
  • Page 27: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Use the Exit button as the exit button on your remote. To access the Menus, push the Menu button on the panel. Press the ENTER buttons as the ENTER buttons on your remote. Use the Guide button as the GUIDE buttons on your remote.
  • Page 28: Main Source

    Main Source Changes the screen source for the main screen so you can watch your off-air TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other devices that you have hooked up to your TV. You can also change the screen source by pressing the screen source buttons on the remote control.
  • Page 29: Pip Source

    PIP Source Changes the screen source for the Picture-In-Picture screen so you can watch your off-air TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other devices that you have hooked up to your TV. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Setup menu.
  • Page 30: Pip/Pop/Split

    • Swap : Press the UP/DOWN arrow to swap main and sub picture by. • Source - Press the UP/DOWN arrow to select a source of sub picture. Your choices are : TV, Video1/2, Front, Component1/2. RGB-HD/STB and RGB-PC input cannot used as PIP screen source.
  • Page 31 • Swap : Press the UP/DOWN arrow to swap main and sub picture. • Source - Press the UP/DOWN arrow to select a source of sub picture. Your choices are : TV, Video1/2, Front, Component1/2. RGB-HD/STB and RGB-PC input cannot used as PIP screen source.
  • Page 32: Ez Scan

    EZ Scan Automatically finds analog channels available through antenna and cable inputs, and stores all active channels on the channel list. Use pages 10-20 to hook up your Entertainment Machine. If you have not done so, plug in your Entertainment Machine into a 120V 60Hz outlet.
  • Page 33: Channel Add/Del/Surf

    You will now see a screen filled with numbers and a preview screen. Use the UP/DOWN and LEFT/RIGHT arrows to select any given channel. Press EXIT to save and return to TV view- ing or press MENU to save and return to the previous menu. 206-3674...
  • Page 34: Channel Label

    ENTER to set the Label to the selected channel. Repeat steps five and six until all chan- nels are Labeled. Press EXIT to save and return to TV view- ing. P A G E 3 4 vcr cable dvd sat...
  • Page 35 IR emitter to hold emitter in proper location. In order to receive the GUIDE Plus+ signal, it is necessary to connect your TV through the Antenna/Cable #1 jack on the rear of the TV. 206-3674 IR receiver...
  • Page 36 Point remote at TV and press the tv button. Press guide to place Grid Guide on TV screen. (Follow on-screen instructions as instructed.) Use the Up/Down/Left/Right arrows to pick a program on the Grid Guide you want to watch/record.
  • Page 37 GUIDE Plus+ is a feature that allows you to program your TV to: Watch: TV will tune to the program automatically as it is aired. (If necessary, will turn TV on.) Record: TV will tune cable box and/or VCR to the channel of the program and make the recording.
  • Page 38: Guide Plus

    GUIDE Plus+ Remote Button Functions What the remote control keys do in GUIDE Plus+ operating mode with Program Grid Guide on TV screen. flashbk Green Button, sets pro- gram up to be recorded. freeze Blue Button, sets pro- gram up to be watched.
  • Page 39: Info Box

    (Blue) to Watch, or flashbk (Green) to Record the program. Action Bar Watch: Automatically sets up the TV to tune to a program as it is broadcast. Press freeze (Blue) = Watch. Record: Automatically sets up the VCR to record a program as it is broadcast.
  • Page 40 Use to change Guide Setup, Zip or Postal Code, Cable Box and VCR settings and also to view the GUIDE Plus+ Overview Demo. Q: Doesn’t display programs in Grid? A: TV not turned off long enough for data to be received. Cables not connected? 206-3674...
  • Page 41: Ez Convergence

    EZ Convergence Makes the three RGB color beams better aligned to produce correct colors. When properly aligned, the outputs of the three tubes should be directly over each other to produce the white lines. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Setup menu.
  • Page 42: Ez Link

    Use the UP/DOWN arrows to choose On or Off for the EZ Link. Press EXIT to save and return to TV view- ing or press the LEFT arrow to save and return to the previous Menu. P A G E 4 2...
  • Page 43: Video Menu

    Third, If the Digital Eye option is selected in the EZ Video menu, the set- tings are automatically adjusted according to the amount of light sur- rounding your TV in the room. vcr cable dvd sat mode...
  • Page 44: Video Menu

    Daylight: Increases the levels of all picture settings to fit day- light conditions. All picture settings are increased Brightness... Digital EYE: Automatically adjust the picture settings according to the amount of light surrounding your TV in the room. P A G E 4 4 206-3674...
  • Page 45: Audio Menu

    AUDIO Menu Lets you adjust the sound to suit your taste and room situations. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Audio menu. Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow button to access the Audio menu.
  • Page 46 AUDIO Menu • Bass: Increases or decreases the lower frequency sounds of the TV speakers. Increases in bass, for exam- ple, make percussion stand out. • Treble: Increases or decreases the higher frequency sounds of the TV speakers. Increases in treble, for example, make voice or string sounds stand out •...
  • Page 47: Aspect Ratio

    206-3674 Lets you choose the way that an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed on your TV with a 16:9 ratio. TV program providers broadcast both analog and digital programs. When you receive an analog picture with a 4:3 aspect ratio on your 16:9 TV, you need to specify how the picture is displayed according to your preference.
  • Page 48: On-Screen Language

    Use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the language you wish to view yours on-screen menus. Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the LEFT arrow to save and return to the previous menu. P A G E 4 8...
  • Page 49: Captions/Text

    Your choices are: Off, Caption 1, Caption 2, Caption 3, Caption 4, Text 1, Text 2, Text 3 and Text Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the LEFT arrow button to save and return to the previous menu.
  • Page 50: Ez Demo

    EZ Demo Shows you how to navigate through on- screen menus of your TV. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Special menu. Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Special menu.
  • Page 51: Auto Clock

    Auto Clock Sets the time automatically through the PBS broadcast signal. Included in the PBS signal is the information for the cor- rect time. You need to enter the local PBS channel num- ber with the digit buttons on your remote control. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Time menu.
  • Page 52: Manual Clock

    Manual Clock selection. Your choices are: Year, Date and Time. Use the digit buttons to set the Year, Date and Time. Press EXIT to save and return to TV viewing or press the LEFT arrow button to save and return to the previous menu.
  • Page 53: On Time

    On Time Lets you set up the on time time for your TV to turn itself on automatically. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Time menu. Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Time menu.
  • Page 54: Off Time

    Off Time Lets you set up the off time time for your TV to turn itself off automatically. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Time menu. Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Time menu.
  • Page 55: Sleep Timer

    Sleep Timer Lets you select the amount of time before your TV Turns itself off automatically. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the Time menu. Press ENTER or the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Time menu.
  • Page 56: Parental Lock

    Parental Lock Lets you block specific channels, ratings and other sources based on the blocking schemes. A password is required to gain access to this menu if the Lock System is activated. Press the MENU button on the remote control, then use the UP/DOWN arrow button to select the LOCK Menu.
  • Page 57 Keep in mind that the movie ratings limit does not apply to TV programs. • TV-PG(Children) : Keeps children from watching certain TV programs among the programs intended only for children, according to the ratings limit.
  • Page 58 TV-G(General audience) : Most parents find this program suitable for all ages. TV-PG(Parental guidance) : This program contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. TV-14(Parents strongly cautioned) : This program contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.
  • Page 59: Programming The Remote

    Programming the Remote The remote control of your HD receiver is a multi- brand or universal remote control that can be programmed to control most remote-controllable components of other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models of other brands. Test your remote control To find out whether your remote control can operate component without programming,...
  • Page 60: Programming Codes

    UNIVERSAL 008 009 VIDEO CONCEPTS 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 206-3674...
  • Page 61 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 P A G E 6 1...
  • Page 62 005 006 005 006 008 017 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 63: Programming Codes

    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 P A G E 6 3...
  • Page 64: Maintenance

    Maintenance Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have with your new Entertainment Machine. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the plug before you begin any cleaning. SCREEN CLEANING 1.
  • Page 65 Maintenance cont’d PICTURE INTERFERENCE Even though you may be getting cable, the signal may be weak, which means the quality of your picture may suffer due to other factors. If there are problems with the image on your Entertainment Machine, consult the Troubleshooting guide on the following pages. VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER FIXED-PATTERN DISPLAYS If you use your Entertainment Machine to play video games or for other uses that have single, fixed images, such as a photo-CD player, you should avoid setting the Brightness level too high.
  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    • The CC (closed caption) option may be in Text mode. Select Caption 1, or OFF in the Captions/Text menu. • Your program is in letterbox. This means that the shape of your TV is a square, but the program is a rectangle. Think of the bars as empty space the program doesn’t fill;...
  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    • Check that all the wires are connected properly. • Check to see if your input source for PIP is set correctly. •Look to see if the TV/VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected or change the PIP to another source.
  • Page 68: Glossary

    On-screen display has full color channel logos, station call letters, 3D graphics, horizontal scrolling, direct tuning access through the grid and theme color coding. Refers to the jack that receives a signal into the TV, VCR or other A/V device. 206-3674...
  • Page 69 ® VCR PLUS+ C 206-3674 A connection on the back of a TV, VCR, or any other A/V device. This includes the RF jacks and the Audio/Video jacks that are color-coded. The mode determines the type of device (TV, VCR, Cable, Aux) that the remote is controlling.
  • Page 70: Product Specifications

    UHF: 14 - 69 CATV: 1 - 125 (3) - 7” Liquid cooled, Hi-Resolution 75 ohm external terminal for VHF/UHF 61” Width Remote control, batteries 2 size AA (Alkaline battery), IR-Extender 16 x 9 Copyright 2000, Zenith Electronics Corporation 206-3674...
  • Page 71 Notes P A G E 7 1 206-3674...
  • Page 72 Effective Warranty Date: Warranty begins on the date of sale of IQD61W20. For your convenience, keep the dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date.

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