Zenith L15V36, L20V36 User Manual

Operating Guide | Warranty

Model Numbers | L15V36, L20V36 | LCD TV

© Copyright 2003, 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
(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 :

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

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.

REGULAT OR YINFORMA TION:

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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment

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. The respon­sible party for this product’s compliance is :
Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Dr. Lincolnshire, IL60069, USA
1-847-941-8000

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PORTABLE CART WARNING

Important safeguards for you and your new product

Y our 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

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.

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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
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.

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 if 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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