Zenith L15V26 Installation Manual

Operating Guide | Warranty

Model Number | L15V26 | LCD TV

© Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

WARNING :

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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.

RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER
(Now, while you can see it)

The model and serial number of your Entertainment

TM

Machine are located on the back of the TV cabinet. For
your future convenience, we suggest that you record
these numbers here:

MODEL
NO.____________________________________

SERIAL
NO.____________________________________

WARNING :

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

CAUTION:

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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.

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.

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. The responsible party for this product’s compliance is :
Zenith Electronics Corporation,
2000 Millbrook Dr.,
Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA
1-847-941-8000

“Entertainment Machine ” is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation

TM

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PORTABLE CART WARNING

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 booklet can help you get many years of
enjoyment and safe operation 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.

INTRODUCTION

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
instructions 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 basement, or near a
swimming pool.

7. Accessories, Carts, and Stands

Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may
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
instructions 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 three-wire
grounding type alternating-current line 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, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose 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

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

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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
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.

Example of Grounding According to National
Electrical Code Instructions

NEC - National Electrical Code

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

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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 personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:

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 manufacturer 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 determine 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.

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CONTENTS

Safety precautions 2

1

Controls 6
TV Overview 10

Antenna Connections 13

2

VCR Connections 14
External Equipment Connections 15
DVD Player Connections 16
DTV (Set-top Box) Connections 17
PC/Computer Connections 18
(use TV as a Monitor)
PC Mode Functions Check 20
PC Mode Adjustments 21

INDEX

Before operating the
TV, please read this
manual carefully.

Remote Control: Installing Batteries/Operation 26

3

To turn the TV on 27
TV Mode Available Menus 28
Menu Language Selection 29
Auto Programming: Finding/Erasing channels 30

Setting the Clock 32

4

Setting Off Timer 33
Setting On Timer 35
Sleep Timer Setup 37

Video/Picture Setup 38

5

Audio/Sound Setup 42

Closed Captions 48

6

Parental Control 51
Auto Off 54
Key Lock 55

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Specifications 56

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Maintenance 57
Troubleshooting Check List 58
Your Zenith Limited Warranty Back cover

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Controls

Front of the TVTV

Front of the

Side control panel

Side control panel

Remote control sensor

Power/standby indicator

Illuminates brightly when the TV
is in standby mode. Dims when
the TV is switched on.

Channel buttons

Volume buttons

Enter button

Menu button

TV/Video button

Power button

ch

vol

enter

menu

tv/video

on/off

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DC 12V

ANT IN

+75 Ω

PC INPUT

COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)

S-VIDEO H/P

PC

SOUND

IN

DVD/DTV IN

AUDIO

RLVIDEO

P

R

P

B

Y L R

AUDIO(MONO)

Back of the TVTV

Back of the

Connection Panel

Connection Panel

INTRODUCTION

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PC input

PC sound input

S-Video input

Headphone jack

DVD/DTV IN

DC 12V input
(Component (480i/480p/720p/1080i),
AUDIO) input

Audio/Video input

Antenna input

7

power

flashbk

menu

mute

sleep

ch

enter

vol vol

ch

cc

tv/video

0

2 3
5 64
8 97

1

mts

pip

ch

pip input

position

Controls

Remote Control Overview

Remote Control Overview

POWER BUTTON

NUMBER BUTTONS

FLASHBK BUTTON

MENU BUTTON

CHANNEL (

D,E

) BUTTONS

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MTS BUTTON

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● Press the flashbk button to view the last
program you were watching.

PIP BUTTON

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TV/VIDEO BUTTON

CAPTION BUTTON
MUTE BUTTON

ENTER BUTTON

PAGE 14~18

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TV/VIDEO button

TV/VIDEO button

on Remote Control

on Remote Control

* Each press of this button changes the

viewing source as indicted below.

TV programs

/Cable TV

Video

S-Video

INTRODUCTION

VOLUME (

) BUTTONS

F,G
SLEEP BUTTON
POSITION BUTTON

PIP CHANNEL BUTTONS

PIP INPUT BUTTON

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RGB-PC

* VIDEO, S-VIDEO, COMPONENT, PC

: Select each mode for watching the corre-

sponding external equipment.

Component

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TV overview

1.5V

1.5V

POWER

APC

MENU

MUTE

SLEEP

CH

ENTER

VOL VOL

CH

CAPTION

TV/VIDEO

0

2 3
5 64
8 97

1

MTS

PIP

FCRCHPIP INPUT

POSITION

AS mark

Zenith

Accessories

Accessories

AC Adapter

Power cord

Remote Control

PC signal cable PC sound cable

AAA

Batteries

Operating guide

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atching

WWatching

* Please make sure to connect the TV to the adapter before connecting the power plug to the wall power outlet.

a. Remove the connection panel cover as shown below.
b. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna input port on the TV.
c. Connect the adapter to the power input port on the TV.
d. Plug the power cord into the wall power outlet after connecting the power cord to the adapter.
e. Reinstall the connection panel cover.

TV Programs

TV Programs

a

INTRODUCTION

c

b

Note : ● 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.

● Avoid touching the LCD screen or holding your finger(s) against it for long periods of time.

Doing so may produce some temporary distortion effects on the screen.

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TV overview

2°

13°

Adjusting the

Adjusting the

* You can adjust the angle of the TV between 2° and 13°.

TV V

TV V

iewing

iewing

Angle

Angle

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Antenna Connections

DC 12V

ANT IN

+75 Ω

AUDIO

L R

DC 12V

ANT IN

+75 Ω

AUDIO

L R

* For better picture quality, adjust antenna direction.

Connecting to wall antenna socket

Connecting to wall antenna socket

● 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.

Apartment Buildings

* If you have a 75Ω round cable, insert the bronze wire and then tighten the connection

nut. And if you have a 300Ω flat wire, connect the twisted wire to the antenna converter
and then connect the converter to the antenna jack.

* When using 75Ω round cable, do not bend the bronze wire. It may cause poor picture

quality.

75Ω Round Cable

300Ω Flat Wire

Wall Connection Jack

Bronze Wire

Antenna

Converter

Antenna Jack

CONNECTIONS

Connecting to outdoor antenna

Connecting to outdoor antenna

● This type of antenna is commonly used in single family homes.

VHF Antenna

UHF

Antenna

75Ω Round Cable

300Ω Flat Wire

Single Family Home

* In poor signal areas, you can get bet-

ter picture quality if you install the
antenna as shown at right.

* If antenna is split for two TVs, use

“signal divider” for connection.

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VHF

Turn clockwise to

tighten.

Bronze Wire

Signal

Amplifier

Antenna

Converter

UHF

AUDIO

ANT IN

+75 Ω

L R

Antenna Jack

DC 12V

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VCR Connections

* In Video mode, TV automatically reverts to TV mode if the channel (D,E) buttons or number buttons (0~9) are

pressed.

* Connect to other AV equipment using input jacks on the TV.

Connecting a VCR

Connecting a VCR

How to connect

1

● Connect the audio/video output jacks on VCR to the corresponding input jacks on the TV.

How to use

2

PC INPUT

PC

SOUND

Typical
Antennas

ANT IN

Direct

connection

ANT OUT

S-VIDEO

CH3 CH4

Watching TV programs

S-VIDEO H/P

OUT

IN

(R) (L)

AUDIO VIDEO

VCR Connection Panel

IN

AUDIO(MONO)

COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)

RLVIDEO

DVD/DTV IN

PRPBY L R

AUDIO

ANT IN

+75 Ω

DC 12V

2

1

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Turn the TV on and tune to a channel.

Watching VCR

a. Press tv/video button of the remote control to select Video mode.

* Select the channel 3 or 4 for only ANT IN connection .
* Select VIDEO to use Audio/Video In connection .

b. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press the PLAY button.

1

2

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External Equipment Connections

tv/video

atching external

WWatching external

A/V source

A/V source

How to connect

1

● Connect the audio/video output jacks on the external A/V equipment to the corresponding input
jacks on the TV.

S-VIDEO H/P

IN

(MONO)

AUDIO VIDEO

R

L

AUDIO

COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)

RLVIDEO

Y

DVD/DTV IN

P

R

P

B

TV Connection Panel

External Equipment
Connection Panel

Camcorder

Video Game set

CDI

CONNECTIONS

CDGP

VCDP

2

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How to use

● Turn on the external A/V equipment.

● Turn the TV on and press

On Remote Control

tv/video button to select Video mode.

Video

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DVD Player Connections

tv/video

● Connect DVD/DTV output jacks to TV's COMPONENT (480i/480p/720p/1080i), Y, PB, PR jacks.
Connect DVD/DTV audio output jacks to right and left input jacks on TV.

How to connect

1

PC

SOUND

Note:

PC INPUT

TV Connection Panel

S-VIDEO H/P

DVD Connection Panel

TV INPUT Y PB PR

DVD OUTPUT Y

Y
Y
Y

IN

AUDIO(MONO)

Cb

B-Y

Pb
PB

COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)

RLVIDEO

Y L R

Cr

R-Y

Pr

PR

P

B

PBP

DVD/DTV IN

P

R

R

AUDIO

AUDIO LR

ANT IN

+75 Ω

DC 12V

How to use

2

● Turn on the DVD player.

● Turn the TV on and use

● See DVD/DTV user's manual for operating instructions.

On Remote Control

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tv/video button to select Component source.

Component

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DTV (Set-top Box) Connections

tv/video

● 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: ADTV set-top box is required to receive DTV programming.

How to connect

1

PC

SOUND

PC INPUT

TV Connections Panel

S-VIDEO H/P

How to use

2

● Turn on the DTV receiver (Set-top Box).

● Turn the TV on and use

PBP

DVD/DTV IN

R

PRPBY L R

AUDIO LR

IN

AUDIO(MONO)

tv/video button to select Component source.

COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)

RLVIDEO

DTV Receiver (Set-top Box) Connections Panel

AUDIO

ANT IN

+75 Ω

DC 12V

CONNECTIONS

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Component

On Remote Control

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PC/Computer Connections (using TV as a Monitor)

tv/video

* After setup, be sure to set TV to PC source.

How to connect

1

● 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 INPUT

PC

SOUND

How to use

2

● Turn on the PC/Computer.

● Turn the TV on and use

S-VIDEO H/P

TV Connections Panel

tv/video button to select RGB-PC source.

IN

RLVIDEO AUDIO(MONO)

PC Connections Panel

RGB-PC

On Remote Control

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