Zenith PRO900 OPERATING GUIDE

PresentationTM Series

HD Projection Display

Operating Guide and Warranty

for User

Model

PRO900X

®

PresentationTM is a registered trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation

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

The model and serial number of your new HD Display are located on the cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that your record these numbers here:

MODEL NO.____________________________________

SERIAL NO.____________________________________

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC

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.

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 product.

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.

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

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.

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.

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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.

Observing the simple precautions discussed in this operating guide 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.

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

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. Line-Cord Polarization

This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding - type plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. 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 grounding-type 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

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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

Ground Clamp

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductor

(NEC Section 810-21)

Electric Service
Equipment	Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding

Electrode System (NEC

Art 250, Part H)

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.

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.

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 WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4 INTRODUCTION

Installer’s Experience Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 National Power Cord Requirements U.S., Canada . . . . . . . . . . 6

STANDARD CONNECTIONS

Connections Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connections Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connections Center Input and Controls

Description/Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Connecting Computer Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Connecting Video and S-Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

USER’S QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Setup Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Basic Operation: Projecting a Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using a Computer as a Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Communications Port Inter-Connection Wiring Reference . . . 11 Using a VCR or other Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using an S-Video VCR or other S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . 13

TRK4000 TRACKBALL REMOTE CONTROL

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Programming Your Remote to Operate Other IR Devices . . . . 14 Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Other Brand Equipment Programming Codes . . . . . . . . 16 - 17 Remote Key Functions in Other Operating Modes . . . . . . . . 18 Amplifier Volume Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cable Volume Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Auto Find: Automatic Brand Code Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cleaning The Trackball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

ON-SCREEN MENUS AND DISPLAYS

Available Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Basic Menu Operation (Selecting and Adjusting Menu

Features) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Trackball Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

HD Display Features

Trackball Menu Options

Status, Copy, Sleep Timer, Z-Trak, Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Source/Time Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

SOURCE MENU

Available Source Menu Options: Video, S-Video, RGB . . . . . . 23 Changing Input Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Input Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SETUP MENU

Setup Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Timer Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Enable/Disable On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Aspect Ratio (Picture Proportion) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Format Pref. (Preference) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Label Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Blank Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Static Setup (Red, Blue, Green Convergence) . . . . . . . . . . . 28

VIDEO MENU

Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Video Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 RGB Source Special Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Caring for Your HD Projection Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cabinet Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Lens Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Extended Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Picture Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Before Calling For Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Problem Identification Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 RGB Source Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 - 34 - 35

YOUR ZENITH WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

•Multi-Input Video Jacks

•Multi-Brand Progammable Trackball Remote Control

•24 Hour Clock

•Sleep Timer

•On/Off Timer with Multiple Settings

•Source Format Memory

•Video Loop-Out jack

•Auto Signal Format Selection Mode

•On-Screen Menus

•On-Screen Status Display

•Multi-Language On-Screen Menu Options

•Source Format Labeling

	Notes To Users: Do Installation First	System Installer. after installation, use only your trackball
	Do not operate this equipment until installation has a been
	completed by qualified service personnel! This is the HD Display	remote for everyday operation! Refer any questions about the
	Operating Guide and Warranty. Before this equipment is ready to	content of this Operating Guide and Warranty to service person-
	be operated on a day-to-day basis, installation should be com-	nel who have a background at least equivalent to that of an
	pleted. See the HD Display Installation and Setup Guide for	Electronics Technician.
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INTRODUCTION

INSTALLER’S EXPERIENCE LEVEL

Your new HD Projection Display is a sophisticated entertainment appliance. In addition to making the necessary connections, installation will

most likely require a series of adjustments to ensure the projected image is not distorted. If these adjustments are not accurate, the operation of the display could be adversely affected.

For this reason, installation and setup should be performed by a qualified service person and should conform to all local codes. The installer must also adhere to the pertinent Articles of the National Electrical Code (NEC), pertinent Regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and all relevant codes of local regulating agencies.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Before you install your HD Display...

Ventilation -- Proper ventilation keeps your HD Display running cool. Air circulates through perforations on the sides of the cabinet. Do not block these vents or you will shorten the life of the display.

Power Cord -- This product has a three-wire grounding-type plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you

are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

Power Source -- Your HD Display is designed to operate on normal household current, 120 volt

60 Hertz AC or 230 volt 50/60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC current. Your display

is configured at the factory for 120 volt, 60 Hz operation. A service adjustment is necessary to permit the unit to operate on 230 volt, 50/60 Hz. See Changing From 120 VAC To 230 VAC in the Placement and Configuration section in the Installation Guide for System Installer for details.

Projection Surface -- We recommend a good quality screen having a matte white finish, that measures 100’” or more diagonally. Contact your local dealer for purchasing an appropriate screen.

Note: Use of a projection screen designed for a single light source projection system may result in significant side-to-side color distortion.

NATIONAL POWER CORD REQUIREMENTS U.S., CANADA

• The power cord must be UL listed and CSA certified.

•The minimum specifications for the power cord are as follows: No. 18 AWG, Type SV or SJ, 3 conductor.

•The power cord must have a rated current capacity of at least 10 amperes.

•The attachment plug must be an earth-grounding type with a NEMA 5- 15P (15A, 125V) or NEMA 6-15P (15A, 250V) configuration.

OTHER COUNTRIES

Standard North America

(120 VAC)

North America (240 VAC)

•The cord set fittings must bear the certification mark of the agency responsible for evaluation in a specific country. Acceptable agencies include the following:

BSI (United Kingdom)	Nemko (Norway)
CEBEC (Belgium)	OVE (Austria)
DEMKO (Denmark)	SEMKO (Sweden)
EANSW (Australia)	SEV (Switzerland)
SETI (Finland)	UTE (France)
IMQ (Italy)	VDE (Germany)

KEMA (The Netherlands) MITI (Japan)

•The flexible cord must be of a HAR (harmonized) type HO5VV-F 3-conductor cord with a minimum conductor size of .03 square inches (1.0 square millimeter).

•The cord set must have a current capacity of at least 10 amperes and a nominal voltage rating of 125 or 250 VAC, as required by the specific country’s power system.

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HD INTRO B-5-99

STANDARD CONNECTIONS

CONNECTIONS CENTER

CONNECTIONS OPTIONS

You have a choice of these video source connections: Video

You can connect equipment such as a: laser disc player,

In; S-Video In; and RGB with H/V Sync and V Sync. Use the

VCR, computer, satellite receiver, or camcorder, (most

COMM jack to connect a computer serial port.

equipment that provides a video output).

CONNECTIONS CENTER INPUT AND CONTROLS DESCRIPTION/FUNCTION

1.Remote Control Window — Receives the infrared signal sent by the remote.

Note: Another remote control signal receiving window is located on the front of the HD Display.

2.Up/Down/Left/Right arrows — Chooses on-screen menu options.

3.ENTER — Use when an enter function is required.

4.MENU — Accesses on-screen menus.

5.POWER — Turns HD Display On and Off.

6.Power On Indicator — Lights when power is On.

7.R,G,B, H/V SYNC, V SYNC — Connect a video source that provides video signals in the form of Red, Green, Blue, Horizontal, Vertical Sync Outputs, to these input jacks.

8.Video In Jack — Connect a video source with a composite video output to this jack.

9.Loop Out Jack — Provides the same VIDEO IN signal to another component.

Note: Set Loop Out/In switch to “Out” if you connect a video source to the Loop Out jack.

10.Loop Out/In Switch — Should be in the “In” position unless a video source is connected to the Loop Out jack. Note: Failure to set switch to proper position could result in a video overload or a washed out video.

11.S-Video — Connect a video source with an S-Video jack (Y- C Connector) to this input jack.

12.COMM — Connect a computer or serial device to this jack.

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STANDARD CONNECTIONS

CONNECTING COMPUTER VIDEO SOURCES

Connect a video source such as a computer: PC, Laptop, or Notebook type.

	To hook up a laptop or computer, use a cable with a		Note: Any special adapters, cables, or connectors shown
	15-pin D type connector on one end and BNC connectors		are not provided with the HD Display. See your computer
	on the other end.		dealer for your special requirements.

CONNECTING VIDEO AND S-VIDEO SOURCES

Connect video sources with a tuner, (VCR) or other video sources such as a DVD player or satellite receiver.

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To hook up a VCR, DVD player, or other video source, use standard video connectors as needed.

Connect the video source to the Video In jack on the HD display. If the video source has an S-Video connector, then connect to the S-Video jack on the HD Display.

Notes: For audio capability, connect your Video sources’ Audio output to a separate audio amplifier like a stereo system; no audio capability is provided with the HD Display. Use cables and adapters with the connector types and jacks available on the video source.

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USERS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

SETUP CHECKLIST

Turn on all system components including the video source you intend to watch; video source is the video equipment connected to the HD Display connection center.

Turn on the HD Display.

Select a video source from one of the video inputs provided on the connection center: Video In, S-Video In, or RGB input jacks.

Set the HD Display internal clock.

The internal clock must be set before the Timer Menu option will appear in the Setup Main Menu.

Select English, Spanish, French, or German for onscreen menus.

Use other options (fine-tune video image).

BASIC OPERATION: PROJECTING A PICTURE (Remote operates HD Display in TV mode)

Once the HD Display has been installed and set up, follow these simplified instructions for operation. Be sure to install batteries in the remote.

Projecting a Picture

1.Press Mode repeatedly on remote to select TV mode.

2.Point remote toward HD Display screen, press POWER to turn HD Display on. (Be sure all video sources are also turned on.)

3.Press Trackball down to place cursor on the HD Display screen.

4.Rotate trackball toward top of screen until Source menu appears, select the video source you want to project.

5.Make any necessary on-screen adjustments using the

Setup and Video Menus.

6.When finished using the HD Display, select TV mode, press POWER to turn the HD Display off.

Audio Amplifier Note:

Reference is made to an audio amplifier. The user-supplied audio amplifier may be a stereo system. In that case, connect Right and Left Audio Out from the video source you are using to Right and Left Audio In on the audio amplifier.

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USERS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

USING A COMPUTER AS A VIDEO SOURCE

Use the Trackball Remote to Access Menus and Make Changes

Once the HD Display has been installed and set up, follow these simplified instructions for operation. Be sure to install batteries in the remote. See “Trackball Remote” section for further instructions regarding remote operation.

Computer Setup Instructions

Connections	Computer to HD Display
	Computer Comm Port output jack to HD Display COMM port.
Menus	Source Menu -
	Select RGB as Video image source.
	Setup Menu -
	Select Aspect Ratio 4 x 3.
	Select Static Setup and adjust if necessary.
	Video Menu -
	Make RGB Source adjustments if necessary.
Format	If the new video source has not been connected before, it may be in a
	format not recognized by the HD Display. If the new format is not
	recognized, save it and give it a name.
Adjustments	Make any additional image adjustments as required for this unique
	setup. See the “Installation and Setup Guide for System Installer” for
	set up instructions.

Source Menu with RGB selected as Input Source

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USERS QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

COMMUNICATIONS PORT INTER-CONNECTION WIRING REFERENCE

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