Operating Model Guide Numbers J Warranty J L17W3&,L23W3& J LCDTV/Monitor ze 1 zenith © Copyright 2004, LG Electronics USA, Inc.
Warning n CAUTION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of suffiThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Safety Instructions li S f 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.
Safety Instructions Safet y Inst ructions cont inued 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.
Contents Warnings ..................................... 2 Safety instructions ............................. 3-4 Introduction Controls andConnection Options .......... 6-7 Remote Control KeyFunctions .............. 8 Installation Accessories / Power Connections ............ 9 Kensington Security System ................ Installation Instruction ...................... 9 10 External Equipment Connections .......... Antenna Connection ..................... 1!-!4 1! VCR Setup ............................
Introduction u Ct i0 n L17W36 Controls & Connection Options Menu Button Headphone Jack -- " Channel Button i!_i_'_ill iU!_!i_:_'_!_!_,_!!i_i?_!i'_i!i_!_'!i_Yi_:!_ _ S-Video InputVideo InputAudio Input -- I (Component DVD/DTV Input (480i/480p/720p/108%, I Audio / Video Input PC Input PC Sound Input Audio) Antenna Input J
Introduction L23W36 Controls & Connection Options -- Channel Buttons -- Volume Buttons Enter Button _r i Menu Button I Mono Indicator TV-Video Button SAP Indicator Stereo Indicator DPM Indicator On/Off Button Power/Standby Indicator GFowsred in Standby mode, GFowsgreen when the TV is turned on. Remote Control Sensor * Kensington Security System Connector (Refer to P.
Introduction Re m ot e C o nt ro I K ey Fu n ct io ns - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. MUTE_ Switches the sound on or off. _"_ TV/VIDEO -... Selects: TV, Video 1, Video 2, ""--. S-Video, Component, or RGB-PC mode. FCR .... (Refer to p.16) MULTIMEDIA /................................................................................. Selects: TV, Component, RGB-PC mode. or POWER MTS (Refer to p.20) MENU ENTER CH • NUMBER buttons VOL _ AUDIO (Refer to p.
Installation Operating Guide AAA Batteries AC Adapter (L17W36 Only) Remote Control \ PC Signal Cable PC Sound Cable Power Cord Tie Bands - Arrange the wires with the tie bands. * Caution: Please make sure to connect the TV to the AC power adapter before connecting the TV's power plug to a 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 d. Plug the necting the e.
Installation I ns t a I Ia t io n In st r u ct i o n * The connection panel is hidden behind the A/V cover. a. Remove the cover. - Thread, then pull the wires through the hole on the TV stand. b. Install wires as necessary. c. Reinstall the cover. Position the A/V cover with the TV back panel, tilt it back as shown. d. Align the holes on the TV back panel with the two tabs on the rear AN cover and insert. e. Close cover. - You can adjust the vertical angle of the TV between 3° and !2 °.
Installation Ext erna I EquiDme nt Co nnect ions - This manual mainly explains the features for the L 17W36. - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction. Connecting to an Inside Antenna Setup Typical wal! antenna jack used in apartrnent buildings, Connectthe antenna Cableas Shown below. - If you have a 75_ round cable, insert the bronze wire and then tighten the connection nut.
Installation External Equipment Connections Continued - In Video mode, TV automatically reverts to TV mode if the fcr button or flashbk buttons are pressed. Connection 1 Set VCR switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the same channel number. Connection 2 1. Connect the audio/video output sponding input jacks on the TV. to a VCR, match the jack colors Left = white, and Audio Right = jacks on VCR to the correWhen connecting the TV (Video = yellow, Audio red). 2.
Installation Con nections Connect the DVD video outputs to the COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR) jacks and connect the DVD audio outputs to the AUDIO jacks. Viewing Setup 1. Turn on the DVD player, insert a DVD. 2. Use the tv/video or multimedia button on the remote control to select Component. 3. Refer to the DVD player's manual for operating instructions. • Component Input ports To get better picture quality, connect a DVD player to the component input ports as shown below.
Installation - After setup, be sure to select RGB-PC source on TV. Connections 1. Set the monitor output resolution on the PC before connecting to the TV. 2. Connect the TV to the PC with the PC cable. 3. Connect the PC audio output to the TV's PC SOUND input. Viewing Setup 1. Turn on the PC. 2. Use the tv/video or multimedia control to seiect RGB-PC.
Operation TV Operation Overview 1. First, make all equipment connections. Plug the AC Adapter into the TV, then ptug the AC Adapter into a power outlet. At this time, the TV is switched to standby mode. • In standby mode, press the power, trol or on/off, ch (AT), Iv/video ch (A,T), Iv/video, 2. Select the viewing source by pressing tv/vtdeo or multimedia • Note: See page 16 if you have not auto programmed 3. After viewing, press the power standby mode.
Operation C ha nneI Me nu 0 pt:ions - For EZ scan to work, the programming source must be connected to the TV and the TV must be receiving programming either over-the-air or from a cable-type service provider. 1. Press the menu button and then use •/• menu. 2. Press the • signals button to select the Channe! button and then use • / • button to select EZ Scan. 3. Press the • button to begin the channel search. • Wait for auto program to complete the channel search cycle before choosing a channel.
Operation P ict u re M e n u 0 p t io ns - This function adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. 1. Press the video button repeatedly to select the picture appearance o,°= setup option as shown below. so,, I-.-Eo,°, • You can also adjust EZ Video in the Picture menu. • Clear, Optimum and Soft are preset for good picture quality at the factory and cannot be changed. - You can adjust picture contrast, brightness, color, sharpness 1. Press the menu button and then use • / • menu. 2.
Operation Picture Menu Options Continued You can adjust red, green, or blue to any color temperature 1. Press the menu button and then use • t• menu. 2. Press the • you prefer. button to select the Picture button and then use • i • button to select ACC. 3. Press the enter button and then use • Green or Blue. / • button to select Red, 4. Use the _1 t • button to make appropriate • The adjustment adjustments. range of Red, Green, and Blue is 0 -100. 5.
Operation So und Me nu 0 ptio ns - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment priate sound option based on the program content. because the TV selects the appro- 1. Use the audio button to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below. ¢,.luu v,rtuo, ]--_1 ,,°t I_[ ,,,u,,c ]___,.[,,ov,° ]_ spo,t, ]_1 • You can also adjust EZ Audio in the Sound menu. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Operation Sound Menu Options Continued - Be sure to select the RGB-PC source and turn on the PIP before operation. 1. Press the menu button and then use • / • button to select the Sound menu. 2. Press the • button and then use • / • button to choose Sound select. 3. Use the _1 / • button to select desired screen sound (RGB-PC or PIP). 4. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing.
Operation Tim e M en u 0 pti on s - The time is set automatically through 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 • / • menu. button to select the Timer 2. Press the • button and then use • / • button to select Clock. 3. Press the • button and then use • / • button to select Auto. 4. Press the • button and then use • / • button to select the time zone for your viewing area.
Operation Time - Menu Options Continued Timer function operates only if current time is set. Off-Timer function overrides On-Timer function if they are set to the same time. The TV must be in standby mode for the On-Timer to work. If you don_t press any button within 2 hours after turning on the TV with the On-Timer function, the TV will automatically revert to standby mode. 1. Press the menu button and then use • menu. /• button to select the Timer 2.
Operation S p e c ia I M e n u 0 pt io ns 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 /: 7__!_'_ :::"_":::_ i Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration of television programs.
Operation Special Menu Options Continued 1. Use the cc button repeatedly to select Captions. • You can also adjust Captions in the Special menu. • _'_ Mute shows the selected captions option (if available on program) when the TV sound is muted. • It% not available in Component and RGB-PC modes. 1. Press the menu button and then use •/• menu. 2. Press the • button to select the Special button and then use • / • button to select Caption/Text 3. Use the _1/• button to select your caption selection.
Operation Lock M e nu 0 pti o ns Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and other viewing sources. 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.
Operation Lock Menu Options Continued 1. Press the menu button and then use • /• Then, press the • button. button to select the Lock menu. • If Lock is already set, enter the password requested. • The TV is set with the initial password "O-O-0-O". 2. Setting Lock on/off: Press the • / • button to select Lock on/off. Use the < / • button to select on or off. 3. Set password: Press the • / • button to select Set password. Press the • button and then enter a four digit password.
Operation RG B-P C M e n u 0 pt io ns - Be sure to select the RGB-PC source before operation. - Automatically adjusts picture position and minimizes image shaking. - If the image is still not correct, your TV is functioning properly but needs further adjustment. 1. Press the menu button and then use • / • 2. Press the • button and then use • / • button to select the RGB-PC menu. button to select Auto configure. 3. Press the • button to run Auto configure.
Operation PIP ( P ict u re-i n. P ic t u re) Fe a t u re - PIP lets you view 2 different inputs pictures (sources) on your TV screen at the same time. One source will be large, and the other source will show a smaller inset image. - Double Window splits the screen into 2, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown on the TV screen at the same time. Each source is given half the screen. - PIP is not available if Lock is active (On) in Lock menu.
Operation Press the pip swap button to switch the main and sub pictures. Main Picture ] [ Sub Picture ] Use the pip input button to select the input source for the sub picture. Each press of pip input button changes the PIP source. Main Picture Source Available TV, Video 1, Video 2, and S-Video Component, and RGB-PC Sub Picture Sources Component,and RGB-PC TV, Video 1, Video 2, and S-Video Use POP to search the programs of all the memorized source remains the current channel.
Troubleshooting Checklist Tr o u b Ie s ho o t ing C h e c k Iis t SYMPTOMS No power No picture or sound Poor )icture 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 ? _J, Check batteries in remote control. ................... _*', Try another channel (station trouble). _"_"Check antenna connectings. ......
Maintenance &Product Specifications - 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 unplug the power cord before you begin any 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% almost dry, and then use it to wipe the screen. 2.
zenith Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith's option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") listed below, effective from the date ("Date of Purchase") of original purchase of the product. This limited warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.
