Zenith R40W46, R50W46, R57W46 OPERATING GUIDE

Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty

Model Numbers | R40W46, R40W46F, R45W46, R45W46F, R50W46, R57W46 | Projection TVs

© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

RECORDYOURMODELNUMBER (Now, while you can see it)

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

MODEL NO.______________________

SERIAL NO.________________________

CAUTION

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.

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.

WARNING:

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

POWER CORD POLARIZATION:

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU´AU FOND.

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.

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 Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA 1-847-941-8000

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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, 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. Line-Cord Polarization

This product is equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent 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, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, 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.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

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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 leadin 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
Electric Service				(NEC Section 810-21)
Equipment				Ground Clamps
				Power Service Grounding
				Electrode System (NEC
				Art 250, Part H)

NECNational 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
Remote Control Key Functions ...................	6
Basic TV Setup and Operation ....................	9
Turning the TV On/Off.......................................	9
Selecting a Language for the Onscreen Menus.	..9
Selecting the Main Screen Input Source ..........	9
Channel Search ..............................................	10
Memorizing the Channels with
EZ Scan .........................................................	10
Adding/Deleting Channels with
MANUAL PROGRAM .....................................	11
Tuning Channels ............................................	11
Adjusting the Sound Level .............................	11
Features .......................................................	12
Clock Setup: Auto/Manual ..............................	12
Off Timer/ On Timer Setup..............................	13
Auto Off Setup ................................................	13
Sleep Timer Setup .........................................	14
Key Lock Setup ...............................................	14
Fine Tuning Adjustment .................................	15
Signal Reception Booster ...............................	15
Favorite Channel Memory...............................	15
Picture Format Selection ................................	16
Auto Move ......................................................	16
Picture Setup ..............................................	17
EZ Video Setup ...............................................	17
DRP (Digital Reality Picture) ..........................	17
Cinema Mode Setup .......................................	17
VM (Velocity Modulation) Setup......................	18
ACC (Auto Color Control) Setup .....................	18
User Picture Appearance Adjustments ...........	18
Color Convergence Adjustment ......................	19
Auto Convergence Adjustment .......................	19
Sound Setup ...............................................	20
Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup ........................	20
EZ Audio Options ............................................	20

AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) ............................	21
TV Speaker On/Off..........................................	21
Adjusting Balance, Treble, Bass .....................	21
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) / Twin Picture. .....	22
Watching PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ..................	22
Selecting Viewing Sources
(In PIP and Twin picture modes).....................	22
Moving the Sub picture (In PIP mode) ...........	22
POP (Picture-Out-Picture:
Channel Search and Display) .........................	23
Still Picture (Freeze)........................................	23
Swapping Main/Sub Pictures .........................	23
Closed Captions ..........................................	24
Using Closed Captions ...................................	24
Captions On, Off, EZ mute Setup ...................	25
Selecting Caption/Text Mode ..........................	25
Parental Control Overview..........................	26
Blocking Scheme Setup .................................	27
Antenna Connections ................................	28
External Equipment Connection and
Viewing Setup .............................................	29
Programming the Remote to operate other
devices ........................................................	33
Programming Codes ..................................	34
Maintenance ................................................	37
Product Specifications ...............................	38
Troubleshooting Checklist .........................	39
Your Zenith Limited Warranty .....Back cover

Setup Checklist

Step 1

Connect TV to all sources and external equipment:

See pages 28-32

Step 3

Set up the individual features, picture, and sound to your personal preference:

See appropriate pages above

Step 2

Do a channel search: find available channels in your area:

See pages 10-11

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Remote Control Key Functions

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tv	vcr cable	dvd sat
mode	light	power
tv/video	comp/dvi	sleep
arc	cc	flashbk

1	2		3
4	5		6
7	8		9
video	0		audio
fcr			mute
	vol	ch
pip	pipch-	pipch+	swap
still pip input position			mts
	up
left			right
menu			exit
	down

play pause stop record

rew ff

skip

1.MODE INDICATOR LIGHTS

Show active remote mode every time any button is pressed.

2.MODE

Selects the remote operating mode: TV, VCR, Cable Box, DVD and Satellite. Select other remote modes, for the remote to operate external devices.

3.LIGHT

Illuminates the remote control keys.

4.TV/VIDEO

Selects TV, VIDEO, COMPONENT, or DVI mode.

5.COMP/DVI

Selects COMPONENT or DVI mode.

6.ARC

Selects 4:3, 16:9, Horizon, Zoom 1, or Zoom 2 picture formats.

7.NUMBER BUTTONS

Direct channel selection.

8.VIDEO

Selects factory preset picture settings: Clear, Optimum,

Soft, or User.

9.FCR ( Favorite Channel Review )

Selects favorite channels.

Refer to "Favorite channel memory".

10.CHANNEL UP/DOWN

•Selects the desired channel.

•Selects the desired menu option when menu is displayed on the screen.

VOLUME UP/DOWN

•Increases or decreases sound level.

•Enters or adjusts the selected menu when menu is displayed on the screen.

11.STILL

Freezes the sub picture in PIP mode. Freezes the currently-viewed picture.

12.MENU

Displays on-screen menus.

13.VCR BUTTONS

Control some video cassette recorders.

14.SKIP Left/Right

Playing CDs: Selects previous/next song.

Playing DVDs: Selects previous/next movie chapter.

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tv	vcr cable	dvd sat
mode	light	power
tv/video	comp/dvi	sleep
arc	cc	flashbk

1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9
video	0	audio
fcr		mute

vol ch

pip pipchpipch+ swap

still pip input position	mts
up
enter
left	right
menu	exit
down

play pause stop record

rew ff

skip

15.POWER (or ON/OFF)

Refer to "Turning the TV on/off".

16.SLEEP (Sleep Timer)

Sets turn off time.

17.FLASHBK

Returns to the previous channel.

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18. CC

16Selects the CAPTIONS: On, EZ Mute, or Off.

1719. AUDIO

18Selects the sound appropriate for the program's

character; Virtual, Flat, Music, Movie, Sports or User.

20.MUTE (Two Levels)

Reduce sound to half volume or mute the sound entirely.

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21. PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

20PIP

Selects the PIP mode, twin picture window, or POP mode.

21PIPCH +/-

Selects the sub picture channel.

SWAP

22Switches the main and sub pictures.

PIP INPUT

Selects the input signal for the sub picture.

23POSITION

Moves the sub picture to another corner of the main

24picture.

22.MTS BUTTON

Selects MTS sound: Mono, Stereo, or SAP.

23.UPD/ DOWNE/ LEFTF/ RIGHTG/ ENTER

•Navigates the on-screen menus to adjust the TV settings and preferences.

•Displays current TV mode (Remote control only).

24.EXIT

Clears all on-screen displays and returns to TV viewing from any menu.

25.STAND BY INDICATOR (r)

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

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Remote Control Key Functions / TV Setup

26.REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

27.LED (Light Emitting Diodes) Displays

LEDs light when source is selected or feature is present.

28.INDEX

Switches LED Display on or off.

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

• Remove the battery compartment cover on the back side and insert the batteries with correct polarity.

• Install two 1.5V, AA type batteries. Don’t mix used and new batteries.

Front Panel Controls

This is a simplified representation of front panel.

* R40W46, R40W46F, R45W46, R45W46F

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on/off

tv/video menu enter

mute

vol

ch

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4

12

23

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25

10

* R50W46, R57W46

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tv/video	menu	enter	index		vol	ch
				CATV	V I D E O
4	12	23	28	25	27	10

Securing TV Position

• Position the TV and prevent it from being moved, by

Stopper placing the 4 stoppers under the roller casters on the bottom of the TV.

• Casters (on TV bottom)

Use to turn and move the TV easily.

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Basic TV Setup and Operation

Before operating your TV, make sure the TV has been connected to an antenna or cable system and the TV is plugged into a power outlet.

Turning the TV On/Off

The set switches to standby mode and the standby indicator lights red. To switch the TV on from standby mode, press the on/off, tv/video, chD / E button on the set or tv/video, chD / E, comp/dvi, power or number button on the remote control.

A channel number will be displayed on the screen. The on-screen display will disappear after a few seconds.

Press the power button on the remote control or the set. The TV reverts to standby mode.

Selecting a Language for the Onscreen Menus

1.Press the menu button and then use D / E button to select the Special menu.

2.Press the G and then use D/E button to select Language.

3.Press the G and then use D / E button to select the desired language.

From this point on, the menus will appear in the language you selected.

4.Press the exit button to return to TV viewing.

Special

CH. Language	{
Main input	{
PIP Input	{
Key lock	{
Captions	{
Caption/Text	{
ARC	{
Auto move	{

+Move {Next+}Exit

Selecting a Source for the Main Screen Picture

Changes the picture source for the main screen so you can watch your off-air TV, cable TV, VCR, DVD, or any other devices that are connected to your TV.

1.Press the menu button and then use D / E button to select the Special menu.

2.Press the G and then use D/ E button to select Main input.

3.Press the G and then use D / E button to select TV, Video 1,

Video 2, Video 3, Video 4, Component 1, Component 2 or DVI.

4. Press the exit button to return to TV viewing.

		Special
		Language	TV
	CH.		{ TV +
		Main input	{ Video 1
		PIP Input	{ Video 2
		Key lock	{ Video 3
		Captions	{ Video 4
		Caption/Text	{ Component 1
		ARC	{ Component 2
		Auto move	{ DVI
	+Move }Back

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Basic TV Setup and Operation

Channel Search

Channel Search memorizes all the active channels in your area. You must do a channel search before you can use the TV.

There two ways of memorizing channels. You can use either, EZ Scan or Manual Program.. In EZ Scan, the TV memorizes the channels in ascending numerical order.

You can also add or delete channels manually.

Finding Channels with EZ Scan

EZ Scan searches and memorizes all the active channels in your area. Select the desired channel with the D/ E buttons.

1.Press the menu button and then use D / E button to select the Channel menu.

2.Press the G and then use D/ E button to select EZ Scan.

3.Press the G button. The EZ Scan function starts.

If you want to stop EZ Scan, press the enter ( ) button. Only the channels searched up to that time are memorized.

Notes

•EZ Scan stores all available channels regardless of signal (RF, Cable).

•If over-the-air and Cable TV channels are duplicated, use the number buttons (0 ~ 9) to change channels for:

Over-the-Air Channels				Cable TV Channels	.

Channel
CH.	{	To start	{
EZ Scan
Manual prog. {
Favorite ch.	{
+Move {Next+}Back

EZ Scan		OOOOTVO5

2%

++Stop

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Adding/Deleting Channels with Manual Program

1.Press the menu button and then use D / E button to select the Channel menu.

2.Press the G and then use D/E button to select Manual prog..

3.Press the G and then use D/E button to select Channel.

4.Press the G and then use D/ E button to select the channel number you want to memorize or erase.

5.Press the F button and then use D/E button to select Memory.

6.Press the G and then use D/E button to select On or Off.

7.Press the F button and then use D/ E button to select Ch.name. You can make a channel name.

8.Press the G and then use F/G button to select a word position and then D/ E button to enter alphabet A to Z, a to z, number 0 to 9 and blank.

9.Repeat process 3 to 8 to memorize or erase another channels. 10.Press the exit button to return to TV viewing.

Channel

CH.	{
EZ Scan
Manuall prog.. { To set		{
Favorite ch.	{

+Move {Next+}Back
Manual program
Channel	{	TV02
Memory	{
Fine	{
Ch.name	{
Booster	{
+Move {Next+}Back

Tuning Channels

Use the ch D / E button to easily select the next higher or lower channel. Or, use the NUMBER buttons to directly select the desired channel.

Adjusting the Sound Level

Use the vol D button to increase the volume level or vol E button to decrease the volume level.

If you press the mute button on the remote control once, the sound is reduce to the half level of original volume level. When pressing the mute button on the remote control again, the sound is muted. At this time, the word Mute is displayed.

Using Mute is convenient if you need to answer a telephone call.

To restore the muted sound, press the mute button on the remote control again or vol D/E button again.

Volume 5

EEEMute

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Features

Clock Setup: Auto/Manual

Before using the on/off timer features, set the current time on the clock.

Auto Clock Setup

The time is set automatically from a PBS broadcast signal. The PBS channel signal includes information for the correct time and daylight saving time.

1.Press the menu button and then use D / E button to select the Timer menu.

2.Press the G and then use D/ E button to select Clock .

3.Press the G and then use D/ E button to select Auto .

4.Press the G button and then use the D / E button to select the

Time zone.

5.Press the G button and then use the D / E button to select E.S.T. (Eastern Standard Time), C.S.T. (Central Standard Time), M.S.T.

(Mountain Standard Time), P.S.T. (Pacific Standard Time), Alaska, or

Hawaii.

6.Press the F button and then use the D / E button to select PBS CH..

7.Press the G button and then use the D / E button to set PBS

channel.

8.Press the F button and then use the D / E button to select D.S.T. (Daylight Savings Time).

9.Press the G button and then use the D / E button to set D.S.T. (Daylight Savings Time) Auto, On, or Off depending on whether or not your viewing area observes Daylight Savings Time.

10.Press the exit button to return to TV viewing.

Manual Clock Setup

1.Press the menu button and then use D / E button to select the Timer menu.

2.Press the G and then use D/ E button to select Clock .

3.Press the G button and then use the D/ E button to select Manual.

4.Press the G button and then use the D/ E button to set the hours.

5.Press the G button and then use the D / E button to set the minutes.

6.Press the exit button to return to TV viewing.

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Timer

CH.	{ Auto	{
Clock
Off timer	{ Manual	{
On timer	{
Auto off	{
	- - : - - AM
+Move {Next+}Back
Auto clock
Time zone	{ Auto
PBS CH.	{ E.S.T.
D.S.T.	{ C.S.T.
	M.S.T.
- - : - - AM	P.S.T.
	Alaska
	Hawaii
+Move }Back

Timer

CH.	{ Auto	{
Clock
Off timer	{ Manual	{
On timer	{
Auto off	{
	- - : - - AM

+Move {Next+}Back