Installation, Setup & Operating Guide I Warranty Model Number | L15V26B | LCD-TV / Monitor with AC-DC Power Adapter © Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
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INTRODUCTION 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.
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. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code (U.S.A.
2 6 10 11 2 Antenna Connections VCR Connections External Equipment Connections DVD Player Connections DTV (Set-top Box) Connections PC/Computer Connections (use TV as a Monitor) PC Mode Functions Check PC Mode Adjustments 13 14 15 16 17 18 3 To turn the TV on TV Mode Available Menus Menu Language Selection Auto Programming: Finding/Erasing channels 23 24 25 26 4 Setting the Clock Setting Off Timer Setting On Timer Sleep Timer Setup 28 29 31 33 5 Video/Picture Setup Audio/Sound Setup 34 38 6 Cl
Controls Front of the TV Side Control Panel Channel Buttons ch Volume Buttons vol Enter Button enter Menu Button menu TV/Video Button tv/video on/off On/Off Button Remote Control Sensor Power/Standby indicator Illuminates brightly when the TV is in standby mode. Dims when the TV is switched on.
INTRODUCTION Back of the TV Connection Panel PC SOUND PC INPUT H/P S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO Y R IN PC input PC sound input PB PR COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) DVD/DTV IN S-Video input L R ANT IN +75 Ω DC 12V AUDIO Antenna input Audio/Video input Headphone jack DC 12V input DVD/DTV IN (Component (480i/480p/720p/1080i), AUDIO) input 206-3839 7
Controls Remote Control Overview power tv/video POWER NUMBERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 flashbk 9 cc 0 FLASHBK menu mute MENU ch CHANNEL (D,E) vol mts PAGE 42 enter ch vol sleep MTS ● Press the flashbk button to view the last program you were watching.
INTRODUCTION TV/VIDEO PAGE 14~18 TV/VIDEO button on Remote Control * Each press of this button changes the viewing source as indicted below. CLOSED CAPTION PAGE 46 MUTE ENTER PAGE 43 TV programs /Cable TV Video S-Video VOLUME (F,G) SLEEP TIMER PAGE 33 RGB-PC Component * VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT, PC: : Select each mode for watching the corresponding external equipment.
Remote Control: Installing Batteries/Operation Installing batteries 1 Pull the battery cover upward in the direction shown by the arrow and remove it. 2 Insert the batteries with correct polarity. Remote Control Sensor power tv/video 1 2 4 5 7 8 flashbk 3 6 9 cc 0 menu mute ch 3 Replace the battery compartment cover. vol mts enter ch vol sleep * Install two 1.5V alkaline batteries of AAA type. Don’t mix the used batteries with new batteries.
INTRODUCTION TV Overview Accessories power tv/video 1 2 4 5 7 8 flashbk 3 6 9 cc 0 menu mute ch 1.5V 1.5V vol mts AAA Batteries AC Adapter PC signal cable Power cord enter ch vol sleep Remote Control PC sound cable Zenith AS mark Tie band * Arrange the device wires with the tie band. VESA standard mounting interface Operating guide * While mounting the TV on a wall, attach this plate to the back of the TV.
TV Overview Connecting the AC to DC power adapter and plugging the TV into a standard AC power outlet. * Please make sure to connect the TV to the adapter before connecting the power plug to the wall power outlet. a. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna input jack on the TV. b. Connect the AC to DC power adapter to the DC power input on the TV. c. Plug the AC power cord into a standard wall power outlet.
Antenna Connections * For better picture quality, adjust antenna direction. Connecting to an Inside Antenna Setup INSTALLATION ● Typical wall antenna jack used in apartment buildings, connect the antenna cable as shown below. (Use the correct type of antenna cable for the type of wall antenna jack.) Turn clockwise to tighten.
VCR Connection and Viewing Setup * In Video mode, TV automatically reverts to TV mode if the channel (D,E) buttons or number buttons (0~9) are pressed. * See following pages to connect to other A/V external equipment to input jacks on the TV. Connecting a VCR 1 Connections ● Connect the audio/video output jacks on VCR to the corresponding input jacks on the TV.
External Equipment Connections Watching external A/V source 1 H/P INSTALLATION Connections ● Connect the audio/video output jacks on the external A/V equipment to the corresponding input jacks on the TV. S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO Y R IN PB PR COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) DVD/DTV IN L R ANT IN +75 Ω AUDIO Camcorder CDGP TV Connection Panel Video Game set VCDP External Equipment Connection Panel R AUDIO L VIDEO CDI 2 Viewing Setup ● Turn on the external A/V equipment.
DVD Player Connections ● Connect DVD/DTV output jacks to TV's COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i), Y, PB, PR jacks and S-video jack. Connect DVD/DTV audio output jacks to right and left input jacks on TV.
DTV (Set-top Box) Connections ● Connect DVD/DTV output to COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i), Y, PB, PR jack inputs on the TV. Connect DTV L/R audio outputs to the TV's AUDIO L/R input jacks. Note: A DTV set-top box is required to receive DTV programming.
PC/Computer Connections (using TV as a Monitor) * After setup, be sure to select RGB-PC to see the PC image on TV screen. 1 Connections ● Set the monitor output resolution on the PC before connecting to the TV. See the next page. ● Connect the TV to the PC with the PC cable. ● Connect the PC audio output to the TV's PC SOUND input. PC SOUND PC INPUT H/P S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R IN TV Connections Panel PC Connections Panel 2 Viewing Setup ● Turn on the PC/Computer.
MODE VGA SVGA (MAC) XGA Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 640x400 31.5KHz 70Hz 640x400 37.9KHz 85Hz 640x480 31.5KHz 60Hz 640x480 35.0KHz 67Hz 640x480 37.9KHz 72Hz 640x480 37.5KHz 75Hz 640x480 43.3KHz 85Hz 720x400 31.5KHz 70Hz 800x600 35.2KHz 56Hz 800x600 37.9KHz 60Hz 800x600 48.1KHz 72Hz 800x600 46.9KHz 75Hz 800x600 53.7KHz 85Hz 832x624 49.7KHz 75Hz 1024x768 48.4KHz 60Hz 1024x768 56.5KHz 70Hz 1024x768 60.
PC Mode Functions Check * After setup, be sure to select RGB-PC to see the PC image on TV screen. Picture Sound CH. G DASP Balance AVL G G FG FG APC DRP User CH. Move G Next Special FG PC 2 G G G Move G Next Timer CH. CH. G Move G Next Clock Off-timer On-timer FG 1 Press the menu button repeatedly to display the menus as shown below. G G G Move G Next Use the channel (D,E) buttons to select menu options.
PC Mode Adjustments INSTALLATION * After setup, be sure to select RGB-PC to see the PC image on TV screen. PC Setup 1 Use the menu button to select the Special Menu. 3 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select an option you want to adjust. Special CH. G Move G Next PC Setup (H-position) G G (V-position) G Clock G Phase G Auto configure G Reset G FG FG PC 0 Move G Next F Back ● Each press of channel (D,E) buttons changes the screen display as shown below.
PC Mode Adjustments 4 Press the volume (G) and then use the volume (F, G) buttons to make appropriate adjustments. PC H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Auto configure Reset FG G 0 G G G G G Adjust A Back H-Position/V-Position ● This function adjusts picture left/right and up/down. ● The adjustment ranges are -100~+100 / -30~+30. Clock ● This function minimizes any vertical bars or stripes appearing on the screen background. ● The adjustment range is -30~+30.
To turn the TV On TV Operation Overview 1 First, connect antenna cable and power cord with the adapter. Press on/off on the TV side panel. ● Press power on the remote control to put the TV into standby mode. In standby mode, press the power, ch (D,E), tv/video and number button on the remote control or ch (D,E), tv/video on the TV side panel to turn on it fully. 2 Select the viewing source by pressing tv/video on the remote control. 3 After viewing, press the power button on the remote control.
TV Mode Available Menus 1 Press the menu button repeatedly to display the available menus shown below. Channel Picture CH. FG Auto program Manual program Fine G APC DRP User G G FG CH. Move G Next Special FG Language Caption/Text Captions Auto off Key lock Parental G G Move G Next Sound G CH. DASP Balance AVL G G G G G G G G FG CH. G Move G Next Move G Next Timer CH. FG Clock Off-timer On-timer 2 G G G Move G Next Use the channel (D,E) buttons to select a menu option.
Menu Language Selection Language 1 Use the menu button to select the Special menu. 3 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select a language for the menus to appear in. G Special G CH. G Language Caption/Text Captions Auto off Key lock Parental G G G Move G Next FG FG Language Caption/Text Captions Auto off Key lock Parental BASIC FUNCTIONS Special CH.
Auto Programming: Finding/Erasing Channels Channel Search (Auto Programming) * For Auto program to work, the programming source must be connected to the TV and the TV must be receiving programming signals either over-the-air or from a cable-type service provider. 1 Use the menu button to select the Channel menu. 3 Channel CH. FG Auto program Manual program Fine G G G Press the volume ( G) button to begin the channel search.
Memorizing/Erasing Channels * Select Memory (to add the channel) or Erase (to delete the channel from memory). 1 Use the menu button to select the Channel menu. 4 Press the channel (D,E) button and then use the volume (F, G) buttons to select Memory (add) or Erase (delete). Channel G CH. G Auto program G Manual program G Fine G 2 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the Manual program option.
Setting the Clock * If current time setting is erased by a power failure or if TV is unplugged, reset the clock. To Set Current Time to 10:30 a.m. 1 Use the menu button to select the Timer menu. 4 ● If you hold the channel (D) button, the minute display is changed in the sequence of 00 ➔ 01 ➔ 02 ...58 ➔ 59, and changed in the reverse sequence for channel (E) button. ● Select 30. Timer CH. G FG Clock Off-timer On-timer Press the volume (G) and use the channel (D,E) buttons to set the current minute.
Setting the Off Timer * Off Timer operates only if the Clock has been set to the current time. * Off-Timer overrides On-Timer if they are set to the same time. Setup to Turn the TV Of f at 11:30 p.m. 1 Use the menu button to select the Timer menu. 3 Press the volume (G) and use the channel (D,E) buttons to set the turnoff hour. ● Set PM 11. Timer CH. G G G Timer Move G Next Clock Off-timer On-timer F G Move 2 G G 11 -- : -- PM Run G Adjust A Back CLOCK/ TIMERS FG CH.
Setting the Off Timer (Continued from previous page) 4 Press the volume (G) and use the channel (D,E) buttons to set the minutes. 6 Use the channel(D,E ) buttons to select Run. ●If you hold the channel (D) button, the minute display is changed in the sequence of 00 ➔ 01 ➔ 02 ...58 ➔ 59, and changed in the reverse sequence for channel (E) button. ● Set 30. ● Each press of channel (D,E) button changes the menu option as shown.
Setting the On Timer *On Timer operates only if the Clock has been set to the current time. Setup to Turn the TV On at 7:10 a.m., Tune TV to Channel 8, with Volume Set at 40. 1 Use the menu button to select the Timer menu. 3 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select hour you want to set. ● Select AM 7. Timer CH. Clock Off-timer On-timer G G G Timer Move G Next Clock Off-timer On-timer G G G 7 : -- AM TV 3 -- F G Move 2 FG Vol 30 Run CLOCK/ TIMERS FG CH.
Setting On-Timer (Continued from previous page) 4 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select minutes you want to set. 6 ●If you hold the channel (D) button, the minute display changes in the following sequence of 00 ➔ 01 ➔ 02 ...58 ➔ 59, and changes in the reverse sequence using channel (E) button. ● Select 10. Press the volume (G) button and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to set the volume level at turn on. ● Select Vol 40.
Sleep Timer Setup * Sleep Timer turns the TV off at the preset time. ● Each press of the sleep button changes the Sleep Timer turn-off time as shown below. Sleep --- FG --- 10 240 20 180 30 120 90 CLOCK/ TIMERS 1 Use the Sleep button to set Sleep Timer. 60 ● To cancel sleep time setting, press the sleep button repeatedly to select [ --- ]. * When the turn-off time you want is displayed on the screen, don’t press the Sleep button again.
Video/Picture Setup * APC adjusts the TV to the best picture appearance. APC (Auto Picture Control) 1 Use the menu button to select the Picture menu. 3 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select your desired picture appearance. Picture CH. G Picture G CH. G APC DRP User G G G Clear Optimum Soft User Move G Next FG FG APC DRP User Move F Back ● Each press of channel (D,E) buttons changes the menu option display as shown below.
* DRP improves picture outline in dark areas. DRP (Digital Reality Picture) 1 Use the menu button to select the Picture menu. 3 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select Clear or Soft. Picture CH. G Picture G CH. G APC DRP User G G G Clear Soft Move G Next Move F Back AUDIO / VIDEO FG FG APC DRP User 2 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the DRP option. 4 Press the enter (A) button.
Video/Picture Setup (Continued) * Adjust the Picture appearance to your personal preference Manual picture control (User Option) 1 Use the menu button to select the Picture menu. 4 Press the volume (G) and then use the volume (F, G) buttons to make appropriate adjustments. Picture CH. G APC DRP User G G FG FG Contrast 35 Move G Next 2 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the User option.
* This function adjusts the pictures stability and condition when it is poor. Fine Tuning Adjustment 1 Use the menu button to select the Channel menu. 3 Press the volume (G) and then use the volume (F, G) buttons to fine tune the picture appearance to your preference. Channel CH. Auto program Manual program Fine G G Channel G FG CH.
Audio/Sound Setup *This function selects the sound appropriate to your viewing program. DASP 1 Use the menu button to select the Sound menu. 3 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the desired setting for the sound. Sound CH. Sound G G CH. DASP Balance AVL G G G G Flat Movie Music Sports User G Move G Next FG FG DASP Balance AVL Move F Back ● Each press of channel (D,E) button changes the menu option as shown below.
Equalizer Adjustments 4 Sound CH. G DASP Balance AVL FG Press the volume (G) button, then use the volume (F, G) buttons to select the band you want to adjust and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to adjust the band level. G G Move G Next 0.1 F GMove 5.0 10kHz Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the DASP option. 5 3 1.5 Adjust A Back Press the enter (A) button. AUDIO / VIDEO 2 0.5 FG 1 Use the menu button to select the Sound menu.
Audio/Sound Setup Sound Balance 1 Use the menu button to select the Sound menu. 3 Press the volume (G) and then use the volume (F, G) buttons to adjust the balance. Sound CH. FG DASP Balance AVL Sound G G CH. DASP Balance AVL G G G 0 G Move G Next F G Adjust A Back ● Balance is adjustable from Left 50 to Right 50. 2 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the Balance option. 4 Press the enter (A) button.
* AVL maintains an equal volume level automatically even if the channel is changed. AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) 1 Use the menu button to select the Sound menu. 3 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select On or Off. Sound CH. Sound G G CH. DASP Balance AVL G G G On Off Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the AVL option. 4 Move F Back AUDIO / VIDEO 2 G Move G Next FG FG DASP Balance AVL Press the enter (A) button.
Audio/Sound Setup Selecting Bilingual Signal (Second Audio Program) On-screen display in stereo mode : STEREO On-screen display in bilingual mode : SAP * Bilingual (second audio program) signal ● ● ● ● ● 1 This signal contains the secondary language signal in addition to the primary language. There are primary and secondary language and stereo modes in bilingual signals. [MONO] : The primary language is heard from left and right speakers in mono sound.
Mute * Mute toggles the sound On and Off. Using mute is convenient if the user needs to answer a phone call, while viewing the TV. Press the mute button. Mute ● To restore the sound, press the mute button or volume (F, G) buttons. ● When the sound is restored, the current volume level is displayed on the screen. AUDIO / VIDEO Using Headphones ● Headphones Input ● You can adjust the sound to headphones using the volume (F, G) buttons.
Closed Captions Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written words which then appear as subtitles on the television screen. Closed captions allow viewers to read the dialogue and narration of television programs. Using Closed Captions Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration of television programs. For prerecorded programs, program dialogue can be arranged into captions in advance.
Operating the Captions 1 Use the menu button to select the Special menu. ● Each time you press the channel (D,E) buttons, the caption mode is changed one by one as shown below. CC 1 Special CH. G FG Language Caption/Text Captions Auto off Key lock Parental Move G G CC 2 G G G G Next CC 3 CC 4 2 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the Caption/Text option. Text 1 Text 2 Text 3 3 Press the volume (G).
Closed Captions Captions Setup 1 Text Setup Use the cc button to select Captions. Captions Off Text services give a wide variety of information on all kind of subjects (ex. captioned program lists, weather forecasts, stock exchange topics, news for hearingimpaired---) on up to half of the TV screen. But not all stations offer text services, even though they might offer captioning.
Parental Control The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcast station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be viewed. Viewing can be blocked by the type of program and by the categories chosen to be blocked. It is also possible to block all program viewing for a time period. To use the Parental Control Function, the following must be set : 1. 2. 3. 4. Ratings and categories to be blocked.
Parental Control 1 Use the menu button to select the Special menu. 3 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the desired option. Special CH. Move G Parental G Aux.block MPAA Age block Content block Set hours Set password Lock on/off G G G G G Next FG FG Language Caption/Text Captions Auto off Key lock Parental G G G ✓ Unblocked Blocked G G G G Move G Next F Back ● If Parental is already set then enter the password when requested.
Use the channel (D,E) buttons to select Set Hours and then press the volume (G) button. Use the channel (D,E) buttons to set the number of hours (Up to 99). Press the enter (A) button. Parental FG Aux.block MPAA Age block Content block Set hours Set password Lock on/off 6 7 Lock On/Off Setup Use the channel (D,E) buttons to select Lock On/Off and then press the volume (G) button. Use the channel (D,E) buttons to select On or Off. Press the enter (A) button.
Auto Off * If there is no input signal, the TV switches to standby mode automatically after 10 minutes. Auto Of f 1 Use the menu button to select the Special menu. 3 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select On or Off. Special CH. G Special G CH.
Key Lock * The TV can be set up so that it can only be used with the remote control. This feature can prevent unauthorized viewing. Key Lock 1 Press the menu button to select the menu shown below. 3 Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select On or Off. Special CH. Move Special G CH.
Product Specifications Model L15V26B Horizontal size (inch) Height (inch) Thickness (inch) Weight (pound) Power requirements : : : : 15.2 14.4 7 11.8 DC 12V/3.5A * CAUTION : For use only with Model No. SAD6012SE AC Adapter, manufactured by SERONICS CO., LTD.
Maintenance Caring for your TV Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have with your new TV. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the plug before you begin any cleaning. Screen Cleaning 1. Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent. Wring the cloth until it’s almost dry, and then use it to wipe the screen. 2.
Troubleshooting Checklist SYMPTOMS No power No picture or sound Poor picture but good sound Poor reception Lines in picture Ghosts (multiple images) Remote control does not work. Cannot tune desired channel. CHECK THESE THINGS Is power cord plugged in ? Is television turned on ? Check batteries in remote control. Try another channel (station trouble). Check antenna connectings. Check for local interference. Adjust the antenna. Adjust the picture control. Program channel using AUTO PROGRAM.
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ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY Zenith will, at its option, repair or replace your product 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. The repaired or replacement product will be in warranty for the remainder of the original warranty period.
