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Zenith C36V23, C32V23 - 32" Flat-Screen Integrated HDTV, C34W23 - 34" Widescreen Integrated HDTV Operating Manual & Warranty

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© Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation
Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Numbers | C32V23, C36V23, C34W23 | Digital TVs
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
POWER CORD POLARIZATION:
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code
(U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
This equipment 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• 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:
Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA • Phone: 1-847-941-8000.
RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER
The model and serial number of your
Entertainment Machine
TM
are located on the
back of the TV cabinet. For your future conve-
nience, we suggest that you record these num-
bers here:
Model No._________________________
Serial No. __________________________
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Entertainment Machine
TM
is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation
© Copyright 2002 Zenith Electronics Corporation
Dolby Digital®
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
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.
Observing the simple precautions discussed in this operating guide can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe oper-
ation that are built into your new product.
This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
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1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2. Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
3. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
4. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc-
tions should be adhered to.
5. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
6. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet base-
ment, or near a swimming pool.
7. Accessories, Carts, and Stands
Do not place this product on a slippery or tilted surface, or
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child
or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with
a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of
the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions,
and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
8. Transporting Product
A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
9. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
10. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product should not be placed in
a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12. Power Cord Polarization
This product is equipped with a polarized alternating - cur-
rent power plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety pur-
pose of the polarized plug.
13. Power Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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-in wire to an antenna dis-
charge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
15. Lightning
For added protection for this product (receiver) during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
16. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service person-
nel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following condi-
tions:
a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
21. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the man-
ufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to deter-
mine that the product is in proper operating condition.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer. The product may slide or
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.
24. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Antenna Lead in Wire
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductor
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System (NEC
Art 250, Part H)
Ground Clamp
Electric Service
Equipment
Example of Grounding According to National Electrical
Code Instructions
NEC - National Electrical Code
Table of Contents
Refer to the information below to hook up external equipment and set up the features on your
TV. As a aid to installing and setting up your TV, see the Setup Checklist on the next page...
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 1. Hook Up TV
Setup Checklist (what you need to do to get the TV working) . . 6
Connection Panel Jacks Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Equipment Connection Options
Antenna, Install batteries in remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cable Service, Install batteries in remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Antenna with VCR, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . 10
Cable Service with VCR, Install batteries in remote control . . . 11
S-VHS VCR, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DVD Component Video Hook up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
High-Definition Hook up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Audio/Video Signal Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Digital Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Front Panel Controls/Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 2. Reception Setup and Channel Search
EZ Scan, Select: Antenna, DTV, or Cable service and let the channel
search memorize channels in your area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Remote Control Key Functions in TV mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
On-Screen Menu Operation with Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Source Selection Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
On-Screen Menus/Displays Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23
Other Functions and On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Step 3. Customize the TV’s Features
Setup Menu (Start with page 18, EZ Scan)
Channel Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
DTV Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Tilt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Channel Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Input Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
EZ Picture: (Custom, Normal, Digital Preset, Night Time, Movie,
Weak Signal, Video Game, Sports), Contrast, Brightness, Color,
Tint, Sharpness, Color Temp, Z-View
Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Audio Mode: (Mono, Stereo, SAP), EZ SoundRite, EZ Sound:
(Custom, Normal, Stadium, News, Music, Theater) Balance,
Treble, Bass, Speakers, Front Surround.
Time Menu
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
On Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Special Menu
Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Analog Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
EZ Demo (On-screen menus/displays overview) . . . . . . . . . 38
Lock (Parental Control Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 - 40 - 41
Restricts viewer programming.
Remote Control Programming
Set up remote to operate other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Mode Sound Switch Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Verify Mode’s 3-Digit Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
AutoSearch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Programming Product Brand Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 - 47
Remote Modes Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 - 51 - 52
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 - 55
Zenith Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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Step 1. Hook up external equipment and antenna or cable service wires to the TV. Install batteries in the remote
control. After all connections have been made, plug your TV into standard household power, see pages 7 thru 17.
Step 2. Go to page 18 to use EZ Scan. (Search for and memorize all the channels available in your area.)
Step 3. Set up all other TV options see pages listed below.
Dolby Digital®
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Setup and Operation Checklist
Setup and Operation Checklist
(See page 5 for available connection and operational setup options.)
1. Unpack TV and all accessories.
2. Connect your TV to input sources: antenna and all video source equipment.
See pages 7 - 14.
3. Connect TV output to all external video and audio equipment
see pages 7, 15, 16.
4. Install batteries in remote control.
See any page 8 through 14.
5. Plug TV and source equipment into power outlets.
See pages 8 through 14.
6. Turn TV on.
See pages 17 (Front Panel) and 19 (Remote Control).
7. Choose on screen menu language.
See page 37. (English is selected.)
8. Use EZ Scan* to search for all channels in your area.
See page 18.
9. Turn video source equipment on.
10. Select viewing source for TV.
See pages 21 and 29
11. Fine-tune source image and sound to personal preference or as required by source.
See pages 30, 31, and 35.
12. Additional features Setup
See Table of Contents.
*EZ Scan/Channel Search Notes -Available Channels/Active Channels/DTV Channels
EZ Scan finds channels which have a signal present and are actively being broadcast. Some broadcasters do not provide or send or broad-
cast a signal continuously. As a result, some DTV channels may not be found with EZ Scan. If you know that there is a DTV channel that
was not found by EZ Scan, run EZ Scan again; when the DTV channel is actually sending out a program.
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“Source” Connection Panel Overview
Use this page for reference to connect: High
Definition equipment, Standard Definition equipment,
DVD Player, and VHS equipment.
To hook up source equipment, see below and also
refer to the Table of Contents on page 5; shows pages
to go to for equipment hookup options. Also, see the
front connections panel source’s hookup options on
page 17.
After you have finished hooking up your source
equipment, go to page 18 and use EZ Scan to search
for and find all the available channels in
your area.
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HD IN
(1080i)
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
ANTENNA/
CABLE 1
ANTENNA
2
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
DVD IN
(480i)
CALIBRATION
VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN
Connect your Audio/Video or
S-Video equipment to these
jacks.
See pages 10, 11, 12.
HD IN
1080i
Connect high-definition
component video equip-
ment here.
-EDTV Set top Box, 1080i
-HDTV Set top Box, 1080i
See page 14.
ANTENNA/CABLE 1
ANTENNA 2
Use Antenna/Cable 1 to
hookup an antenna or
cable system.
See pages 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
To hookup both digital
and analog sources, use
ANTENNA/CABLE 1 and
ANTENNA 2.
Refer to EZ Scan on page
18, to see digital and ana-
log hookup options.
DIGITAL AUDIO
OPTICAL OUTPUT
Connects to external
audio equipment like a
stereo system.
See page 16.
DVD IN
480i
Connect standard com-
ponent video equipment
or DVD player here.
-DVD Player, 480i
-SDTV Set top Box, 480i
See page 13.
VIDEO / R - L AUDIO OUT
Use these output jacks to connect
external audio/video equipment.
See page 15.
Important Antenna/Cable-Digital/Analog Connections Note:
If you use both digital and analog equipment to receive your TV
channels, use both Antenna/Cable 1 and Antenna 2 jacks. Refer to
EZ Scan on page 18, to see digital and analog hookup options.
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Mini glossary
75 OHM RF CABLE 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 antenna/cable jack on the back of your TV.
A small device that connects a two-wire 300 ohm antenna to a 75 ohm RF jack. They are usually about an inch long with two screws
on one end and a round opening with a wire sticking out on the other end.
Hook Up an Off-Air Antenna
Connect an off-air 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 the TV.
300 TO 75 OHM
ADAPTER
Typical
TV Back
Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
Antenna
300/75 ohm
Adapter
ANTENNA/
CABLE 1
RF Coaxial Wire
(75ohm)
Antenna
Typical
TV Back
ANTENNA/
CABLE 1
Locate the Antenna/Cable 1 jack on the back
of your TV.
Connect the antenna wire that runs from the
wall directly to this jack, according to one of
the diagrams to the right.
Remove the back of the remote and put in two
“AAA” batteries.
Plug in your TV. Your TV is designed to operate
on standard household current, 120-volt 60
Hertz AC. Do not plug it into an outlet con-
trolled by a switch. Do not attempt to operate
it on DC power.
Back of
Remote
120 V AC
60 Hz
1
2
3
4
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Hook Up Cable Service (CATV)
If you’re using a cable box, leave the TV on
channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to
change channels.
If you’re using a cable box, EZ Scan might only
find the channel your cable service is on (usual-
ly channel 3 or 4). Don’t worry, that’s all you
need!
Typical
Cable TV
Wall Jack
Coaxial Round Wire
(75ohm)
Typical
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ANTENNA/
CABLE 1
Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the
back of the TV.
Connect the cable service wire that runs
from the wall or cable box directly to this
jack, according to one of the diagrams to
the right.
Remove the back of the remote and put in
two “AAA” batteries.
Plug in your TV. Your TV is designed to
operate on standard household current,
120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not plug it into
an outlet controlled by a switch. Do not
attempt to operate it on DC power.
120 V AC
60 Hz
1
2
3
4
Connect cable service to your Entertainment Machine
Back of
Remote
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Hook Up a VCR
Connect a VCR to your TV
No adapters or A/V cables are included with the TV. See
your Zenith dealer to purchase any adapters or cables.
Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play
videocassettes in stereo sound.
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DVD IN
HD IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
ANTENNA/
CABLE 1
In
Out
Audio
Video
3 4
VCR Back
VCR Back AV Panel
output
switch
Typical
Antennas:
Flat or
Round Wire
Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
300/75 ohm
Adapter
RF Coaxial Round Wire
(75ohm)
Connect your VCR to the
Video 1 or Video 2 set of input jacks
Locate the Antenna In jack on the back of the VCR.
Connect the wire that runs from the antenna, accord-
ing to the diagram to the right. Make any other con-
nections as necessary.
Remove the back of the remote and put in two “AAA”
batteries.
Plug in your TV. Your TV is designed to operate on
standard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do
not plug it into an outlet controlled by a switch. Do
not attempt to operate it on DC power.
120 V AC
60 Hz
1
2
3
Back of
Remote
4
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Hook Up Cable Service (CATV) and VCR
Connect Cable service and a VCR to the TV
Tune both the VCR and the television to channel 3
or 4 (cable box output channel) and use the cable
box to change channels.
No A/V cables are included with your TV. Without
A/V cable hookups, most VCRs will not play
videocassettes in stereo sound.
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VIDEO 2
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VIDEO 1
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DVD IN
HD IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
ANTENNA/
CABLE 1
In
Out
Audio
Video
3 4
VCR Back
VCR Back AV Panel
output
switch
Typical
Cable TV
Wall Jack
Cable Box
In
Out
3 4
output
switch
Cable service
with or without
a cable box
Connect your VCR to the
Video 1 or Video 2 set of input jacks
Typical
Cable TV
Wall Jack
Locate the Antenna/Cable In jack on the
back of the VCR.
Connect the cable service wire that runs
from the wall, according to one of the dia-
grams to the right. Make any other connec-
tions necessary for your setup.
Remove the back of the remote and put in
two “AAA” batteries.
Plug in your TV. Your TV is designed to oper-
ate on standard household current, 120-volt
60 Hertz AC. Do not plug it into an outlet
controlled by a switch. Do not attempt to
operate it on DC power.
120 V AC
60 Hz
1
2
3
4
Back of
Remote
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VIDEO 2
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VIDEO 1
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DVD IN
HD IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
ANTENNA/
CABLE 1
In
Out
Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
300/75 ohm
Adapter
From Antenna or
Cable Service With
or Without a Cable Box
Connect your S-Video VCR to the
S-Video 1 or S-Video 2 set of input jacks
Audio Out
S-Video Out
3 4
VCR Back
VCR Back AV Panel
output
switch
R L
Your Zenith TV may be connected to a Super-
VHS VCR through the S-Video Input located
on the front or rear source connection panels
on your TV
Hook up your S-VHS VCR to your Zenith TV
according to the diagram shown at the right.
Remove the back of the remote and put in two
“AAA” batteries.
Plug in your TV. Your TV is designed to operate
on standard household current, 120-volt 60
Hertz AC. Do not plug it into an outlet con-
trolled by a switch. Do not attempt to operate
it on DC power.
On the remote, press SOURCE repeatedly until
“Video1 or Video2” is displayed. Or use the
Source menu to choose the Video1 or Video2
input the equipment is connected to.
1
2
3
Back of
Remote
Hook Up S-VHS VCR
120 V AC
60 Hz
4
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TV Back
Pr
Pb
Y
R
L
P
r
Pb
Y
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
RGB
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
DVD IN
(480i)
HD IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
DVD Player with
Component Video
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y
Pr
Pb
R
L
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
R-AUDIO
L-/MONO
Make the connections as indicated. (Appearance
of components may vary from those in the illus-
trations.)
Remove the back of the remote and put in two
“AAA” batteries.
Plug in your TV. Your TV is designed to operate
on standard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz
AC. Do not plug it into an outlet controlled by a
switch. Do not attempt to operate it on DC
power.
Press POWER to turn TV on.
On the remote, press SOURCE repeatedly until
“DVD IN” is displayed. Or use the Source menu to
choose DVD IN.
Hook Up Component Video Equipment
Connecting component video DVD equipment
Component video jacks are sometimes labeled with CR,
C
B, or PB, PR. In this case, connect B to B and the R to
R. The “Y” jack is usually labeled “Y”, connect Y to Y.
DVD IN input does not accept progressive (480p/720p)
or interlaced (1080i) video formats.
1
2
3
120 V AC
60 Hz
4
Back of
Remote
5
DVD IN (480 Interlaced only)
Connect standard component video equipment or a DVD
player here.
DVD Player, 480i
SDTV Set top Box, 480i
The DVD IN Input jacks will only accept an interlaced signal.
Switch your DVD player or set-top box to interlaced.
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Make the HD connections as indicated.
(Appearance of components may vary from
those in the illustrations.)
Remove the back of the remote and put in
two “AAA” batteries.
Plug in your TV. Your TV is designed to
operate on standard household current,
120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not plug it into
an outlet controlled by a switch. Do not
attempt to operate it on DC power.
Press POWER to turn TV on.
On the remote, press SOURCE repeatedly
until “HD-In” is displayed. Or use the
Source menu to choose HD-In.
Hook Up HD Equipment
Connecting high-definition equipment
1
2
3
120 V AC
60 Hz
4
TV Back
Pr
Pb
Y
R
L
P
r
Pb
Y
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
RGB
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
Set Top Box with
Component Video
HD OUT
Y
Pr
Pb
R
L
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
R-AUDIO
L-/MONO
HD IN
(1080i)
DVD IN
(480i)
Back of
Remote
5
HD IN (1080i Interlaced only)
Connect high-definition component video
equipment here.
HDTV Set top Box, 1080i
HD IN input does not accept progressive (480p/720p)
or interlaced (480i) video formats.
The HD IN Input jacks will only accept a 1080i interlaced
signal. Switch your set-top box to interlaced.
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Make the Audio/Video Output connections
as indicated. (Appearance of devices may
vary from those in the illustrations.)
Video Output
Use the Video Out jack to connect to an
external video device.
Audio Output
Use the Left and Right Audio Out jacks to
connect an external amplifier and speakers.
(Refer to the Audio Menu on page 31 for
instructions on how to turn the TV’s internal
speakers off and on.)
Select Audio/Video Input on the external
device to see the image and hear the sound
from the TV.
Audio/Video Signal Output
Output to Audio/Video devices
1
2
3
TV Back
Pr
Pb
Y
R
L
P
r
Pb
Y
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
RGB
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
DVD IN
HD IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
MONO
MONO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
Audio/Video Device
VIDEO
IN
R-AUDIO
IN
L-/MONO
IN
If you are watching a DIGITAL CHANNEL or
the source connected to the HD-IN or DVD-IN
jacks, MONITOR OUTPUT is not available.
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Digital Audio Output
1
2
3
Pr
Pb
Y
R
L
P
r
Pb
Y
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
TV Back
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
DVD IN
HD IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
MONO
MONO
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
ANTENNA/
CABLE 1
ANTENNA/
CABLE 2
DIGITAL AUDIO
OUTPUT
OPTICAL
Digital Audio
Optical Input
Digital
Audio Equipment
CALIBRATION
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.
See the external audio equipment
instruction manual for operation.
Send the TV’s audio out to external audio equipment
(stereo system) via the Digital Audio Optical Output port
Caution: Do not look into the
optical output port. Looking at
the laser beam may damage your
vision.
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Front-Side Panel Controls/Inputs
menu
L-audio-Rvideo
S-video
volume
channel
power
menu
volum
e
channel
power
Typical TV
Front Panel
menu
volume
channel
1
2
Menu Operation
Press MENU to place menus on screen.
Use Channel Up/Down to select menu option.
Use Volume Left/Right to adjust menu option.
Use MENU to remove menus from screen.
TV Operation
Press POWER to turn TV on and off.
Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons to select the next
higher/lower channel number
Use the VOLUME Left/Right buttons to adjust the
sound level quieter or louder to your preference.
Temporary Connections
Connect your video equipment like a Camcorder to the
Front Video input jacks.
On the remote control, use Source to choose Front
Video, or use the Source menu to choose the Front
Video input source.
Using the front/side panel to operate the TV’s basic
features and to make temporary connections
1
2
Left/Right Audio
Used for stereo
sound from exter-
nal equipment.
S-Video / Video
Connects the video signals from
external equipment.
Typical Front Panel Controls
Note: Side controls operate the same
as the front controls shown above.
3
3
4
1
2
3
1
2
C34W23
Side Control
Panel
C32V23/C36V23
Front Control Panel
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EZ Scan (Channel Search)
1
2
3
4
5
Select antenna input,
press
1. TV/DTV Ant only
2. CATV only
3. TV/DTV+CATV
EZ Scan
Ch. Edit
DTV Signal
Tilt
Ch. Label
Input Source
SETUP
VIDEO
AUDIO
LOCK
SPECIAL
TIME
Menu Prev.
Select antenna input,
press
1. TV/DTV Ant only
2. CATV only
3. TV/DTV+CATV
CATV
CADTV
Ant 1
Ant 2
X
Menu Prev.
Select antenna input,
press
1. TV/DTV Ant only
2. CATV only
3. TV/DTV+CATV
CATV
TV/DTV
Ant 1
Ant 2
Menu Prev.
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
TV/DTV
Ant 1
Ant 2
X
Select cable band,
press
1. Std
2. HRC
3. IRC
ENTER
Mini glossary
TV The antenna device receiving the program signal sent over-the-air.
DTV Digital TV programming sent over-the-air.
CATV Your EZ Scan selection, if you subscribe to a cable service.
CADTV Your EZ Scan selection, if you subscribe to a digital cable service.
*Cable Service Band Note: Select Std=Standard, HRC=HRC Band, or IRC=IRC Band.
For further band information, contact your cable service provider.
Use EZ Scan to automatically find active channels and store them in the TV’s memory
EZ Scan finds active channels being received by the TV tuner.
Cable will not work unless you subscribe to a cable service.
Run EZ Scan again after any Antenna/Cable connection changes.
Press MENU, (if not selected, use the Up/Down arrow to choose
Setup Menu,) then press ENTER or the right arrow button.
Using the Up or Down arrow on the remote control, select EZ Scan
on your screen, then press ENTER or the right arrow button.
Using the Up or Down arrow, select option 1, 2, or 3. (Based on
your connection(s) to Antenna/Cable 1-2.)
Press ENTER to begin the channel search.
Note: Allow EZ Scan to complete the channel search cycle for TV,
CABLE*, DTV, etc.
When the channel search is complete, press MENU repeatedly until
all menus are removed, or press QUIT.
PRG
POWER
CABLE
VCR
AUX
TV
SURF
-
FLASHBK
MUTE
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
VOLUME
VOLUME
12
3
4
56
7
0
8
9
MENU
REWIND
F FWD
RECORD
ENTER
SIGNAL
AUDIO
CC
QUIT
SOURCE
PAUSE TIMER
PLAY
STOP
RATIO
VIDEO
1/5
1/2/4
1/2/3
5
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PRG
POWER
CABLE
VCR
AUX
TV
SURF
-
FLASHBK
MUTE
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
VOLUME
VOLUME
12
3
4
56
7
0
8
9
MENU
REWIND
F FWD
RECORD
ENTER
SIGNAL
AUDIO
CC
QUIT
SOURCE
PAUSE TIMER
PLAY
STOP
RATIO
VIDEO
TV Mode Remote Key Functions
Note: Pressing TV puts remote into TV operating mode
A quick list of the keys on your remote and what they do in TV mode, see page 48 for remote key
functions in all programmable modes...
PRG (PROGRAM)
Programs your remote to operate
other products.
See page 42.
FLASHBK (FLASHBACK)
Return to the last channel viewed.
POWER
Turns TV On or Off
.
CABLE/VCR/AUX/TV
Selects remote operating mode.
CHANNEL (UP/DOWN)
Selects next available channel.
MUTE
Turns sound Off/On while the pic-
ture remains.Press to mute sound,
press again to restore sound.
ENTER
Goes to menu options and shows the
Channel/Time display. Press after
channel numbers for instant selection.
NUMBER KEYPAD
Selects channels directly and enters
numeric values for some options.
MENU
Shows on-screen menus for TV mode.
See page 20.
VIDEO
Selects different picture settings.
remote control part number
MBR4286
(P124-00240)
TIMER
Displays the Sleep Timer Menu.
See “Timer Setup” on page
34 for more information.
VOLUME LEFT/RIGHT
Adjusts the sound levels.
QUIT
Removes on-screen displays.
SOURCE
Switches between watching TV
through available sources.
Keys dedicated to VCR functions
will still operate your VCR while
the remote is in TV mode.
CC (CLOSED CAPTIONING)
Selects closed caption options.
UP/DOWN ARROWS
Up/Down arrows select menu options.
LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS
Left/Right arrows adjust options.
LED INDICATOR LIGHT
Lights when keys are pressed.
SIGNAL
Displays the digital signal
strength. See page 26.
SURF
Press repeatedly to “Surf” through
your favorite channels list.
RATIO
Selects different picture aspect
ratios. See page 35.
AUDIO
Selects available sound options:
Stereo, Mono, SAP. See page 31.
CHANNEL NUMBER DASH “-”
Selects channel numbers with dashes.
Example: 7-0 selects analog channel 7.
7-1, 7-2, etc. select DTV channel 7s.
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QUIT
MENU
ENTER
Mini glossary
MENU On-screen displays used to set up and operate TV features.
ENTER Action key used to make changes on the menus.
UP/DOWN Menu UP or DOWN directional arrows used to “select” or highlight and choose menu options.
LEFT/RIGHT Menu LEFT or RIGHT directional arrows used to “adjust” some menu settings.
QUIT Exits menus and removes on-screen displays.
Use the
remote to
access the on-
screen menus
EZ Picture
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temp
Z-View
VIDEO
AUDIO
LOCK
SPECIAL
TIME
50
50
50
7 G
50
R
SETUP
EZ Scan
Ch. Edit
DTV Signal
Tilt
Ch. Label
Input Source
SETUP
VIDEO
AUDIO
LOCK
SPECIAL
TIME
Press MENU on the remote control. Use the Up or Down direc-
tional arrow to “select” or highlight the name of one of the
six main menus on your screen like the VIDEO menu, then
press ENTER.
Use the Up or Down directional arrow to highlight an option
like the CONTRAST adjustment bar, then press the Right arrow.
You can select other menu options like COLOR TEMP using the
UP or DOWN directional arrows.
Once the option is selected, in this case CONTRAST, use the
RIGHT or LEFT directional arrow to adjust the setting; the larg-
er the number the more contrast, the lower the number, the
less contrast in the picture. Note: Some menu options use a
checkmark to indicate setting, see page 22.
You can adjust the other menu options using the above proce-
dure or if you are done adjusting the menu option settings:
a. Press MENU repeatedly to go back to the main menu.
b. Press QUIT to remove the menus from the TV screen.
On-Screen Menu Operation
1
2
3
4
Additional instructions are usually included on the bottom of the menu
indicating which remote keys to use to move to the right, move to the
left, or return to the previous menu, etc.
Use the number keypad to enter numerical values when required.
2
3
When selected, values change
to a gold color
Main TV Features Menu
Video Menu
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3
2
4
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