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Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; ENGLISH

2 CAUTION: Changes or modi fi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS The ligh...

Page 4 - Contents

4 TV operation ................................................................................17Setting the V-Chip .......................................................................19Setting the clock ..........................................................................23Setting the pictu...

Page 5 - Features; Power source

5 ENGLISH Features High Quality Picture Horizontal Resolution more than 500 lines exceeds Super VHS (400 lines) or Laser Disc (430 lines) in resolution. • Integrated Digital Tuner - You can view digital broadcasts without using a Digital TV Set-Top Box. • Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode -...

Page 6 - Parts and functions; Front

6 Parts and functions Front Rear * To display the menu screen. Press both VOLUME ▲ / ▼ buttons at the same time to display the menu screen. CHANNEL ▲ / ▼ buttons and VOLUME ▲ / ▼ buttons can be used to select the desired setting during the menu screen operations. AC power cord S-VIDEO IN jack AUDIO ...

Page 7 - Remote control; HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES; BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

7 ENGLISH Remote control the display from the screen, press this button again. This button is also the “–” button used when selecting digital channels. 4. SLEEP Button - To set the TV to turn off after a preset amount of time, press the SLEEP button. The clock will count up 10 minutes each time the ...

Page 8 - Antenna connections

8 If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see page 9 for Cable TV connections. Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm Cable or 300 ohm Twin-lead Wire) Connect the 75 ohm Cabl...

Page 9 - FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE; Cable TV connections

9 ENGLISH This unit has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV Converter box. Some Cable TV companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device whic...

Page 10 - Connections to other equipment

10 The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the TV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The connection diagrams below are offe...

Page 11 - To connect the TV to a DVD player with component video

11 ENGLISH AUDIO cord (not supplied) Ampli fi er To AUDIO IN To AUDIO OUT Rear of the TV Connections to other equipment (continued) To connect the TV to a DVD player with component video If your DVD player has component video out jacks, connect your TV to a DVD player using a component video cord. I...

Page 12 - TV GAME

12 To connect the TV to a camcorder To playback from a camcorder, connect the camcorder to the TV as shown. To connect the TV to a Game The TV can also be used as a display device for many video games. However, due to the wide variety of signals generated by these devices and subsequent hook-up vari...

Page 13 - Setting the language

13 ENGLISH You can choose from three different languages (English, Spanish and French) for the on-screen displays.On-screen language selection (step 4) will automatically appear on thescreen when you press MENU/ENTERinitially. Select the language you prefer fi rst, then proceed with the other menu o...

Page 14 - CABLE CHART; Memorizing channels

14 CABLE CHART The chart below is typical of many cable system channel allocations. TV/CABLE selection 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU/ENTER . The menu screen will appear. Press or to select (SETUP) menu. Press or to select “TV/CABLE”. Press or to select “TV” or “CABLE”. Press MENU/ENTER repeatedly until the m...

Page 15 - Automatic memory tuning

15 ENGLISH Automatic memory tuning To add or delete channels (ANALOG MODE) Press MENU/ENTER . The menu screen will appear. Press or to select (SETUP) menu, then press or to select “AUTO CH MEMORY”. Press . The TV will begin memorizing all the channels available in your area. After fi nishing Analog ...

Page 16 - To add a digital channel you are watching

16 Memorizing channels (continued) To add or delete channels (DIGITAL MODE) To add a digital channel you are watching Select the digital channel you want to add. Press or to select “ADDING CHANNEL” as in step 6 above, then press . Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to select the digital mode. Press MENU/ENTER . T...

Page 17 - TV operation; To select analog channels

17 ENGLISH NOTES: • If a channel is selected that is not broadcasting, the sound will automatically be muted. • If a station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes. • It may take a few seconds for a digital channel picture to appear on screen afte...

Page 19 - To set a password

19 ENGLISH NOTES: • If you forget the password, contact Customer Service at 1-888-865-3026 for assistance. Your original remote control will be required.• To avoid forgetting the password, write it down and keep it in a safe place. Setting the V-Chip An age limitation can be set to restrict children...

Page 20 - Setting the V-Chip (continued)

20 12 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 Press MENU/ENTER . The menu screen appears. Press or to select (OPTION) menu. Press or to select “V-CHIP”. Press to display the password entering mode. Use number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press MENU/ENTER . The V-CHIP menu appears. Press or to select “V-CHIP...

Page 21 - To change the password

21 ENGLISH Press MENU/ENTER . The menu screen appears. Press or to select (OPTION) menu, then press or to select “V-CHIP”. Press to display the password entering mode. Use the number buttons (0-9) to enter your password, then press MENU/ENTER . The V-CHIP menu appears. Press or to select “CHANGE PAS...

Page 22 - Downloading the additional V-Chip rating system

22 NOTES • You can only download the additional V-Chip rating system when your TV is receiving a digital signal. • When you download the additional rating system, it may take some time for the download to occur.• The V-Chip rating information and system are not determined or controlled by the TV .• ...

Page 23 - Setting the clock

23 ENGLISH Press MENU/ENTER , then press or to select (SETUP) menu. Press or to select “CLOCK SET”. Then press . The CLOCK SET menu will appear. Press or to set the MONTH, then press . Set the DAY, YEAR and TIME as in step 3. After setting the date and time, the clock will begin functioning automati...

Page 24 - Setting the picture size; Selecting the picture size

24 You can change the picture size by pressing the PICTURE SIZE button on the remote control. To fi ll the screen, the top and bottom edges are extended more widely though the center of the picture remains near former ratio. • If receiving a 4:3 format program, the image is displayed its originally ...

Page 25 - Picture control adjustment; Picture control adjustment / Resetting your picture adjustment

25 ENGLISH Picture control adjustment Resetting your picture adjustment The RESET function returns your picture quality adjustments to the following factory settings: BRIGHTNESS .......... CENTER (0) TINT ..................... CENTER (0)CONTRAST ................... MAX (32) SHARPNESS ...... CENTER (...

Page 26 - To turn on closed captions (ANALOG MODE); Closed Caption

26 NOTES: • If the program or video you selected is not closed-captioned, no captions will display on-screen.• If text is not available in your viewing area, a black rectangle may appear on-screen. If this happens, set the Closed Caption feature to “OFF”.• When selecting Closed Captions, the caption...

Page 27 - To turn on closed captions (DIGITAL MODE)

27 ENGLISH Tune the television to the desired program in the digital mode. Press MENU/ENTER . The menu screen appears. Press or to select (OPTION) menu, then press or to select “DIGITAL SETUP”. Press . The DIGITAL SETUP menuappears. Press or to select “CLOSED CAPTION”, then press . The CLOSED CAPTIO...

Page 29 - CC advanced

29 ENGLISH Tune the television to the desired program in the digital mode. Press MENU/ENTER . The menu screen appears. Press or to select (OPTION) menu, then press or to select “DIGITAL SETUP”. Press . The DIGITAL SETUP menu appears. Press or to select “CC ADVANCED”, then press .The CC ADVANCED menu...

Page 31 - Selecting the audio language (DIGITAL MODE)

31 ENGLISH NOTE: You can also display the AUDIO LANGUAGE menu by pressing “ AUDIO ” on the remote control. Selecting the audio language (DIGITAL MODE) When two or more audio languages are included in a digital signal, you can select one of the audio language. To select the audio language 1 2 3 4 5 6...

Page 32 - To use the auto shut off feature; Using the auto shut off feature

32 If the AUTO SHUT OFF feature is ON, and a station being viewed stops broadcasting, the TV will automatically shut itself off after 15 minutes. Press MENU/ENTER. The Menu screen will appears. Press or to display (OPTION) menu. Press or to highlight “AUTO SHUT OFF”, then press or to select “ON” or ...

Page 33 - Troubleshooting; Speci; ACCESSORY

33 ENGLISH Troubleshooting Use the following check list for troubleshooting when you have problems with your TV. Consult your local dealer or service outlet if problems persist. Be sure all connections are properly made when using with other units. • Check all CABLE connections.• Set TV/CABLE menu o...

Page 34 - Your Zenith Direct View TV Warranty

34 © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation Your Zenith Direct View TV Warranty For Customer Support/ServicePlease call: 1-888-865-3026 www.zenith.com Direct-View Color TV Welcome to the Zenith family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith TV. Please read this warranty car...