Installation, Setup & Operating Guide I Warranty Model Number | L15V26C | LCD-TV / Monitor © Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (For future reference) The model and serial number of your TV are located on the back of the TV cabinet. For convenience, we suggest that you record those numbers here: MODEL NO._______________________________ SERIAL NO._______________________________ WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
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.
10 11 2 Antenna/Cable Connections VCR Connections External Equipment Connections DVD Player Connections DTV (Set-top box) Connections PC/Computer Connections PC Mode Functions Check 13 15 16 17 18 19 21 3 Turning the TV on TV Mode Menus Menu Language Selection Auto Programming: Finding/Erasing channels Favorite Channel Memory 22 23 24 25 27 4 Setting the Clock Setting the Off Timer Setting the On Timer Sleep Timer Setup 28 29 30 31 5 Video/Picture Setup Audio/Sound Setup 32 35 Closed Captions P
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 AC INPUT (120V) Y PB PR COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) DVD/DTV IN Power Cord Socket - This TV operates on AC power. Never attempt to operate the TV on DC power.
Controls Remote Control Buttons power tv/video POWER NUMBERS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 apc PAGE 32 9 cc 0 APC menu mute MENU ch CHANNEL (DE) vol mts PAGE 39 MTS PAGE 27 FCR PAGE 25 AUTO PROGRAM fcr enter ch flashbk vol sleep dasp a.prog memory/erase ● Press the FLASHBK button to view the last program you were watching.
INTRODUCTION TV/VIDEO Button on Remote Control TV/VIDEO PAGE 15~19 - Each press of this button changes the viewing source as indicted below. TV programs /Cable TV CLOSED CAPTIONS PAGE 42 MUTE ENTER PAGE 40 PC Component Video S-Video - 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, match "+" and "-". 3 Replace the battery compartment cover. Remote Control Sensor power tv/video 1 2 4 5 7 8 apc 3 6 9 cc 0 menu mute ch vol mts fcr enter ch flashbk vol sleep dasp a.prog memory/erase - Install two AAA, 1.5V alkaline batteries.
INTRODUCTION TV Overview Accessories power tv/video 1 2 4 5 7 8 apc 3 6 9 cc 0 menu mute ch vol mts fcr enter ch flashbk 1.5V 1.5V vol sleep dasp a.prog memory/erase Remote Control Power cord AAA Batteries PC signal cable Tie bands - Arrange the wires with the tie band. Operating guide PC sound cable VESA standard mounting interface - If you intend to mount the TV to a wall, attach this plate to the back of the TV.
TV Overview Adjusting the TV Viewing Angle - You can adjust the angle of the TV between -3° and 15° (Deviation: -3°±3 and 15°±3º). -3° 15° Notes ● If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be a small “flicker” when turned on. This is normal, there is nothing wrong with TV. ● Some dot defects may appear on the screen, like red, green or blue spots. However, this will have no adverse effect on the monitor's performance.
Antenna/Cable Connections - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction. Connecting to an Inside Antenna Setup 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.) INSTALLATION ● Turn clockwise to tighten.
Antenna/Cable Connection and Viewing Setup - After subscribing to a local cable TV service and installing a converter, you can watch cable TV programming. Cable TV Connections 1 Connections AC INPUT (120V) Y PB PR H/P S-VIDEO VIDEO(MONO) L AUDIO R COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) PC INPUT L ANT IN +75 Ω VIDEO IN DVD/DTV IN 2 (R) AUDIO (L) PC SOUND 1 VIDEO TV VCR RF Cable Cable Box Connection Panel 2 Viewing Setup a. Use the tv/video button on the remote control to select TV (Ant In.
VCR Connection and Viewing Setup - In Video mode, TV automatically reverts to TV mode if the fcr button or flashbk buttons are pressed. - See following pages to connect to other A/V external equipment to input jacks on the TV. 1 INSTALLATION Connecting a VCR 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 Connections ● S-VIDEO Connect the audio/video output jacks on the external A/V equipment to the corresponding input jacks on the TV. VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R PC INPUT VIDEO IN ANT IN PC SOUND +75 Ω Camcorder TV Connection Panel CDGP Video Game set External Equipment Connection Panel VCDP 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. 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/Computer Connections (using TV as a Monitor) Displayable Monitor Output Format Specifications MODE VGA SVGA (MAC) XGA Resolution Horizontal Frequency (KHz) Vertical Frequency (Hz) 640x400 37.9KHz 85Hz 640x480 31.5KHz 60Hz 640x480 35.0KHz 67Hz 640x480 37.9KHz 72Hz 640x480 37.5KHz 75Hz 640x480 43.3KHz 85Hz 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.
PC Mode Functions Check - After setup, be sure to select PC source to see the PC image on TV screen. Contrast Brightness H-Position V-Position Clock Phase Auto configure Reset DE Move FG INSTALLATION 1 Use the menu button to display the available menu shown below. 80 60 0 0 40 16 Adjust Menu H-Position/V-Position Adjusts picture left/right and up/down. The adjustment ranges of H-Position is -100~+100. Based on the input mode, the adjustment range of V-Position may change.
Turning the TV On TV Operation Overview 1 First, connect antenna cable and power cord correctly. At this moment, the TV is switched to standby mode. ● In standby mode, press the power, ch (D,E), tv/video or number buttons on the remote control or ch (D,E), tv/video or on/off on the TV side panel to turn it on fully. 2 Select the viewing source by pressing tv/video repeatedly. 3 After viewing, press the power button on the remote control. The TV screen goes dark and it reverts to standby mode.
TV Mode Menus Auto program Manual program Favorite channel DE Move G Next Menu Language Captions Caption/Text Key lock Parental Ctl DE Move APC Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint FG English Off CC 1 Off Adjust Menu DE Move Clear 85 50 70 50 0 FG DASP Balance AVL DE Move 0 Off G 2 Move Next Menu -- : -- AM Clock Off timer On timer Auto off DE Adjust Menu BASIC FEATURES 1 Press the menu button repeatedly to display the available menus shown below.
Menu Language Selection Language 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown. Language Captions Caption/Text Key lock Parental Ctl DE Move FG 2 Use the volume (F, G) buttons to select the language for the menus to appear in. English Off CC 1 Off Language Captions Caption/Text Key lock Parental Ctl Adjust Menu DE ● Move Adjust Menu Each press of volume (F, G) buttons selects languages in the order shown below.
Auto Programming: Finding/Erasing Channels - 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. Channel Search (Auto Programming) Press the a.prog button on the remote control. Auto program 2 Press the a.prog or volume (F, G) buttons to begin the channel search. ● Wait for auto program to complete the channel search cycle before choosing a channel.
Auto Programming: Finding/Erasing Channels Memorizing/Erasing Channels - Select Memory (to add the channel) or Erase (to delete the channel from memory). 1 Press the memory/erase button on the remote control. Manual program TV 7 Memory F G 2 Use the channel (D,E) buttons to select a channel you want to add to memory or erase and then use the memory/erase or volume (F, G) buttons to select Memory (add) or Erase (delete). Manual program TV 7 Memory F G The current channel number is displayed.
Favorite Channel Memory - Favorite Channel lets you quickly scan up to five channels of your choice without having to wait for the TV to scan through all the in-between channels. 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown below. 3 Auto program Manual program Favorite channel Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the first favorite channel position. Use the volume (F, G) buttons to set the desired channel number for first favorite channel.
Setting the Clock - If current time setting is erased by a power failure or if TV is unplugged, reset the clock. 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown below. 3 Press the volume (G) and use the channel (D,E) buttons to set the current minutes. ● -- : -- AM Clock Off timer On timer Auto off DE Move Off G 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.
Off Timer Setup - 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. Use the menu button to select the menu shown below. 4 Press the volume (G) and use the channel (D,E) buttons to set the minutes. ● -- : -- AM Clock Off timer On timer Auto off DE Move Off G If you hold the channel (D) button, the minute display is changed in the sequence of 00 ➔ 01 ➔ 02 ...
On Timer Setup -Timer function operates only if current time has been already set. 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown below. 2 Move Press the volume (G) button and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the channel at turn-on. 6 Press the volume (G) button and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the volume you want.
Sleep Timer Setup - Sleep timer turns the TV off at the preset time. ● Each press of sleep or volume (F, Sleep 0 G) button changes the setting as shown below. FG 0 10 240 20 180 30 120 90 CLOCK/ TIMERS 1 Use the sleep or volume (F, G) button to set the sleep timer. 60 To cancel sleep time setting, press the sleep button repeatedly to select [ --- ]. ● The screen display of SLEEP 1 appears on the screen for 1 minute prior to TV turn off.
Video/Picture Setup - APC adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. APC (Auto Picture Control) 1 Press the apc button on the remote control. APC 2 FG Use the apc buttons or volume (F, G) button to select your desired picture appearance. ● 3 Clear Each press of volume (F, G) button selects a different picture appearance. Clear Optimum User Soft Press the enter (A) button to save.
Manual Picture Control (User Option) 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown. APC Contrast Brightness Color Sharpness Tint 3 Use the volume (F, G) button to make appropriate adjustments. Clear 85 50 70 50 0 Contrast DE Move FG 35 Adjust Menu Use the channel (D,E) button to select another picture option. ● Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness and Color are adjustable from 0 to 100. ● Tint is adjustable from Red 50 to Green 50.
Video/Picture Setup (Continued) - Fine tune the Picture appearance to your personal preference Fine Tuning Adjustment 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown below. 3 Auto program Manual program Favorite channel DE Move G Press the volume (G) and then use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the Fine option. Memory/Erase Channel Fine Next Menu DE 2 Memory 13 0 Move FG Adjust Menu 4 Use the volume (F, G) buttons to adjust the picture appearance to your preference.
Audio/Sound Setup -DASP selects the sound appropriate for your program. Audio Setup / DASP Press the dasp button on the remote control. DASP 2 User FG Use the dasp button or volume (F, G) button to select the desired setting for the sound. ● Each press of volume (F, G) button changes the DASP sound option as shown. User Flat Sports 3 Movie VIDEO / AUDIO 1 Music Press the enter (A) button to save.
Audio/Sound Setup Equalizer Adjustments 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown. DASP Balance AVL DE Move 4 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. 0 Off G Flat: Movie: Music: Sports: User: Next Menu FG 2 Press the volume ( G) button. 3 Use the channel (D,E) button to select the User option. 6 0.1 0.5 Move DE 1.5 5.0 10KHz Adjust Menu Press the menu button to save.
Sound Balance 3 Use the volume (F, G) button to adjust the balance. ● DASP Balance AVL DE Move Balance is preset at 0. 0 Off G DASP Balance AVL Next Menu DE 2 Move 0 Off FG Adjust Menu Use the channel (D,E) button to select the Balance option. 4 Press the menu button to save. VIDEO / AUDIO 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown below.
Audio/Sound Setup - 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 menu shown below. 3 Use the volume (F, G) buttons to select On or Off. ● DASP Balance AVL DE Move 0 Off G On Off Next Menu 4 2 Each press of volume (F, G) buttons changes the screen display as below. Press the menu button to save. Use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the AVL option.
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 ● ● ● ● 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.
Audio/Sound Setup Mute - Mute removes the speaker sound. Using mute is convenient if the user needs to answer a phone call, while viewing the TV. 1 Press the mute button on the remote control. Mute To restore muted sound, press the mute button or volume (F, G) buttons. ● When muted sound is restored, current volume level is displayed on the screen. ● Using Headphones ● ● Plug headphones in to H/P jack as shown. Adjust sound level to a headphone 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.
Closed Captions Captions Setup 1 Text Setup Press the cc button on the remote control to select Captions. 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.
Operating the Captions 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown below. ● Each time you press the volume (F, G) buttons, the caption mode is changed one by one as shown below. CC 1 Language Captions Caption/Text Key lock Parental Ctl DE Move FG English Off CC 1 Off CC 2 Adjust Menu CC 3 CC 4 2 Use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the Caption/Text option.
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.
Use the menu button to select the menu shown. Language Captions Caption/Text Key lock Parental Ctl Move DE 2 English Off CC 1 Off FG Language Captions Caption/Text Key lock Parental Ctl 3 Move ● MPAA, Age, and/or Content block may be set. Press the menu button to return from Age block or Content block options. Adjust Menu Use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the the Parental Ctl option. DE 4 Use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the types of blocking to be set.
Auto Off - If there is no input signal, the TV switches to standby mode automatically after 10 minutes. 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown. Move Use the volume (F,G) buttons to select On or Off. -- : -- AM Clock Off timer On timer Auto off DE 3 Clock Off timer On timer Auto off Off G Next Menu DE ● Move FG Adjust Menu Each press of volume (F, G) buttons toggles between On and Off. On 2 Off Off Use the channel (D,E) buttons to select the the Auto off option.
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. 1 Use the menu button to select the menu shown. Language Captions Caption/Text Key lock Parental Ctl DE Move FG 3 Use the volume (F,G) buttons to select On or Off. English Off CC 1 Off Language Captions Caption/Text Key lock Parental Ctl Adjust Menu DE ● Move Adjust Menu Each press of volume (F, G) buttons toggles between On and Off.
Maintenance Caring for your TV Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have 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.
Product Specifications Model L15V26C Horizontal size (inches) Height (inches) Depth (inches) Weight (pounds) 15.2 14.
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 connections. Check for local interference. Adjust the antenna. Adjust the picture control. Program channels 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.
