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Zenith R50V26 Operating Manual

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Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Numbers | R50V26 | R60V26 | Projection TVs
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© Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation

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  • Page 1 Operating Guide | Warranty Model Numbers | R50V26 | R60V26 | Projection TVs t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s p a g e © Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation...

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    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. COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    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: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Information ....3 - 4 Table of Contents / Features on this TV ....5 Hookup Directory .

  • Page 6: Hookup Directory

    NOTES: 1. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV’s P B input and the components R-Y output to the TV’s P R input. 2. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-C connect the component C output to the TV’s P...

  • Page 7: Rear Jack Connection Panel

    Note: Your Entertainment machine will appear to be turned off if there is no video input when VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 is selected. Check to see if the Power Light is lit to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use.

  • Page 8: Antenna And Cable Service Hookup

    The wire 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 9: Antenna Loop Out With Cable Box Hookup

    Source selection on your remote. Locate the Antenna/Cable 1 jack on the back of your TV. Connect the cable that runs from the wall direct- ly to the jack. Now find the To Cable Box jack.

  • Page 10: Vcr Hookup

    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 11: Vcr And Cable Service Hookup

    Locate the RF or VHF/UHF/CATV In jack on the back of your VCR. Connect the cable line coming from your wall directly to this jack. Locate the Antenna/Cable 1 jack on the back of your TV. Connect the cable that runs from the RF or VHF/UHF/CATV Out jack on the back of your VCR directly to this jack.

  • Page 12: Dvd, S-Vhs Vcr And Hd Set Top Box Hookup

    Back A/V Panel Component Video A/V cables not included with TV For several pieces of equipment, edit the names under Source ID so you don’t forget which is which. See page 31. P A G E 1 2 DVD Player...

  • Page 13: External Stereo Hookup

    To prevent damage to the speaker and avoid distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier to a quiet or low setting and adjust the sound on the TV, using the remote control or the front panel volume controls.

  • Page 14: Monitor Out Hookup

    NOTE: S-VIDEO out only works when recording an S-VIDEO input. (You cannot use S-VIDEO out to record the ANT 1/2 input.) Back AV panel S-Video Audio Video A/V cables not included with TV P A G E 1 4 ANTENNA/ CABLE 1 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 TO CABLE S-VIDEO...

  • Page 15: Signal Source Selection/Installing Batteries

    Choose the signal source for your Entertainment Machine. If your signal comes from an outdoor antenna, leave set at ANTENNA. If your signal comes from a cable TV service, select CATV 1 by pressing the DOWN arrow button. Press “select” to set (confirm) your choice, then press the MENU button to return to the Setup Menu.

  • Page 16: Scan (Channel Search)

    Scan (Channel Search) SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set EZ Focus Picture Formats Menu To Menu Bar Press select to set SETUP Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set EZ Focus Picture Formats Menu...

  • Page 17: (Select Antenna, Or Cable Service And Perform Channel Search) Tv Mode Remote Control Button Functions

    VOL - (VOLUME) (+/-) + Increases the sound level. - Decreases the sound level. Turns PIP on and off. SLEEP (TIMER) Sets a preset time for the TV to turn itself off. Turns On/Off Closed caption/text options. MENU Displays on-screen menus.

  • Page 18: On-Screen Displays

    Displays signal’s audio broadcast. CHANNEL SKIP Shows that Channel Skip is active. SECURITY TIMER Displays time that TV is set to turn off. SLEEP TIMER SET Displays time left on Sleep Timer before TV shut off. P A G E 1 8...

  • Page 19: On-Screen Menu Operation

    You can adjust the other menu options using the above proce- dure or if you are done changing the menu option settings, press QUIT to remove the menus from the TV screen. Additional instructions are usually included on the top and bottom of...

  • Page 20: Source Hookup Options

    • S-Video Monitor Out only works when an S-Video device is connected to either Inputs 1, 2, or 5. • For monaural VCR sound output, insert the VCR audio out cable into the Left audio in jack on the TV. 206-3806...

  • Page 21: Front Panel Controls / Front Panel Inputs

    Front Control Panel/Connection Jacks Use the front control panel to operate the TV’s basic features and the front Audio/Video source input panel jacks to make temporary connections To access the menus, press the MENU but- ton on the panel. Also use MENU as the Select key when required.

  • Page 22: On-Screen Menus Overview

    Clock Set Set the Clock on your Entertainment Machine. EZ Focus Use to have the TV automatically adjust the color convergence. Picture Formats Choose the picture aspect style for your DVD player or High Definition Set-top Box source. SPECIAL MENU Go beyond basics and customize your Entertainment Machine’s features.
  • Page 23 Reset and Advanced Settings: Stereo, Mono, Second Audio Program, Internal Speakers, Auto Noise Cancel, Loudness, and SoundRite. Select the right audio and video automatic configuration setup that optimize your TV’s performance for TV, Movies, Music, Sports, or Reset. Select Surround sound options.

  • Page 24: Trilingual Menus

    Trilingual Menus SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set EZ Focus Picture Formats Menu To Menu Bar Press select to set SETUP Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set EZ Focus Picture Formats Menu To Menu Bar...

  • Page 25: Channel Add/Delete

    Channel Add/Del (Delete) SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set EZ Focus Picture Formats Menu To Menu Bar Press select to set SETUP Trilingual Menus Signal Channel Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set EZ Focus Picture Formats...

  • Page 26: Channel Review

    Channel Review SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO THEATER Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set EZ Focus Picture Formats Menu To Menu Bar Review channel settings on your Entertainment Machine Press MENU to access the Setup menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose the Channel Review option.

  • Page 27: Clock Set

    Clock Set SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set EZ Focus Picture Formats Menu To Menu Bar Set the clock on your Entertainment Machine Press the MENU button on your remote to access the Setup menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose Clock Set.

  • Page 28: Ez Focus

    (To return to the previous color convergence alignment, press POWER or PIP. No convergence changes will be stored and the TV will revert back to the previous convergence setup when it is turned on again.) P A G E 2 8...

  • Page 29: Picture Formats

    Press SELECT to set and confirm your settings. Press QUIT to save and exit. Note: 1080i signal source settings are fixed while other signal source formats are adjustable. (1080i=1080i) (TV converts 720p to 540p, 480p to 540p, 480i to 540p.) 206-3711 THEATER Picture Formats...

  • Page 30: Channel Labels

    Channel Labels SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Channel Labels Source I D Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Captions Background Menu To Menu Bar SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Channel Labels Ch 03 X X X X Ch Labels Custom Ch. Reset Next Ch Or #Keys Menu...

  • Page 31: Source Id

    THEATER Menu To Exit Quit Note: When you label Input 1, Input 2, etc. the TV will automatically change to the source of the last source labeled. To return to your original viewing IN 5 source, press the Source button on the remote repeatedly until you see the picture you were orig- inally watching.

  • Page 32: Favorite Channels

    To access your favorite channels categories, simply press the RIGHT arrow button repeatedly while watch- ing TV. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to scroll through the Favorite Channels you have set up. While in Favorite Channels Mode, press the MENU but-...
  • Page 33 Suggested Restricted viewing NC-17 Restricted Viewing Hard Core Films Note: Zenith Electronics Corporation is not liable for any program content that appears when using this rating system; as always, user discretion is advised. TV-G General Audience TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested...

  • Page 34: Parental Control

    SELECT to confirm your choice: • Channel: Selects the channel you wish to restrict. (This option only works if TV is tuned to Antenna 1 or Antenna 2) • Video Lock: Selects the Video Inputs to be blocked.

  • Page 35: Security Timer

    Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose Security Timer. Press the RIGHT arrow button to go to the Security Timer option. You may set up to four ON/OFF times for your TV. Use the RIGHT arrow button to choose 1-4, then press the DOWN arrow button to go to the TV On Time option.

  • Page 36: Captions

    Captions SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Channel Labels Source I D Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Captions Background Menu To Menu Bar Set the Caption/Text options for your Entertainment Machine Press MENU and the RIGHT/LEFT arrow button to access the Special Menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose Captions.

  • Page 37: Background

    Background SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Channel Labels Source I D Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Captions Background Menu To Menu Bar Select Solid or Shaded for the menu backgrounds Press MENU and use the RIGHT/LEFT arrow button to access the Special Menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose Background.

  • Page 38: Video Menu

    Video Menu SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Reset Advanced Settings Menu To Menu Bar Customize the picture appearance Press MENU and use the RIGHT/LEFT arrow to access the Video Menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose one of the following options. Press the RIGHT/LEFT arrow button to activate that option (For these items only, the adjustment bar will drop to the bottom of the screen, contin- ue with normal operation.):...

  • Page 39: Audio Menu

    Audio Menu SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO THEATER Bass Treble Balance Reset Advanced Settings Menu To Menu Bar Customize the sound to your preference Press MENU and use the RIGHT/LEFT arrow button to access the Audio Menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose one of the following options. Use the RIGHT/LEFT arrow buttons to adjust that option.

  • Page 40: Theater Menu

    Theater Modes Menu SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Theater Modes Surround Menu To Menu Bar Set Theater Modes to your preference Press MENU and then the RIGHT/LEFT arrow button to access the Theater menu. Press DOWN arrow button to access the Theater Modes or Surround.

  • Page 41: Picture-On-Picture)

    Main Picture POP-3 shows multiple channels on the screen With the TV on and Ant 1 source shown on-screen, press MULTI on the remote to turn on the POP-3 feature. POP-3 shows three additional channels on the right side of the screen.

  • Page 42: Pip Screen (2-Channel Viewing)

    PIP Overview and Setup PIP shows two live channels on the screen at the same time With the TV on and Ant 1 source shown on-screen, press PIP on the remote to turn PIP (Picture-in-Picture) on. Press PIP CH to switch from main screen channel tuning to the PIP inset picture channel tuning.

  • Page 43: Remote Control Programming

    Point the remote at the device and press the POWER key. The device should turn off. If not, try the other 3-number codes listed and continue from step three. Your Zenith remote control may not operate all devices. Mode / Product Compatibility CABLE TVs VCRs...

  • Page 44: Programming Codes

    Programming Codes Daewoo ..149 TV/VCR Combination Codes Zenith ..101 121 149 152 Adventura TV/VCR . 154 Daewoo TV/VCR . . 148 VCRs Admiral ..261 General Electric .
  • Page 45 Yahama ..414 941 942 Sears ..936 Zenith ..460 461 498 901 Sharp ..441 442 Zenith CD Recorder 415 Sherwood .
  • Page 46 TV Volume Up volume (down) TV Volume Down channel (up) TV Channel Up channel (down) TV Channel Down flashbk TV Flashback TV PIP Screen On/Off multi TV POP-3 Multi On/Off pip ch TV PIP Channel Tuning Switch c skip Channel Skip sleep...
  • Page 47 TV Select Down left arrow TV Adjust Left Favorite Channels right arrow TV Adjust Right Favorite Channels ¤ Push “Select” TV Menu Item Select menu TV Menu theater TV Theater Modes record VCR Record stop VCR Stop I<< skip DVD Skip I<<...

  • Page 48: 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 plug before you begin any cleaning. Screen Cleaning 1.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    The following may cause image problems or distortion: Electrical appliances, powerful lights, cars, trucks; computers or portable phones; medical equipment; VCR to close to TV, etc. -If possible increase the distance between your Entertainment Machine and the offending appliance. Or shut one of them off.
  • Page 50 -Check cable input. -Set TV/VCR button on your VCR correctly. -Are you in TV or cable tuning mode, and should be in the other? -Make sure output channels tuned on all A/V equipment are on the same channel (3 or 4).

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    -Select correct source equipment. -Turn source equipment on. -Press “PLAY” on source equipment. -The problem may be with the broadcast, not your TV. -Install wires correctly on TV and equipment. -Be sure to press “Select” thumbstick center bulls-eye when required as shown on menus.

  • Page 52: Glossary

    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 TO 75 OHM...

  • Page 53: Notes

    Notes P A G E 5 3 206-3594...
  • Page 54 Notes P A G E 5 4 206-3594...
  • Page 55 Notes P A G E 5 5 206-3594...

  • Page 56: Warranty

    Rear 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 listed below from the date of original consumer purchase. This war- ranty is available only to the original, end user purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S.

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