Operating Guide | Warranty Model Numbers | L17W36, L23W36 | LCD TV/Monitor © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
Warning Warning 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 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.
Safety Instructions 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.
Safety Instructions Safety Instructions continued 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 Contents Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3~4 Introduction Controls and Connection Options . . . . . . . . . .6~7 Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Installation Accessories / Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Kensington Security System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Installation Instruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Introduction L17W36 Controls & Connection Options Menu Button Channel Button Enter Button TV/Video Button Volume Button On/Off Button on/off tv/video menu enter vol ch ST MONO SAP DPM STEREO Mono Indicator SAP Indicator Stereo Indicator DPM Indicator Power/Standby Indicator Glows red in Standby mode, Glows green when the TV is turned on.
Introduction L23W36 Controls & Connection Options Channel Buttons ch Volume Buttons vol MONO ST SAP DPM STEREO Stereo Indicator Enter Button menu Menu Button tv SAP Indicator Mono Indicator enter TV·Video Button video DPM Indicator /I on/off Power/Standby Indicator On/Off Button Glows red in Standby mode, Glows green when the TV is turned on.
Introduction Remote Control Key Functions - 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, or RGB-PC mode. mute power tv/video multimedia mts fcr exit menu POWER MTS (Refer to p.
Installation Installation mute power tv/video multimedia mts Accessories fcr exit menu ch enter vol vol ch 1 2 4 5 7 8 audio 3 6 9 video 0 arc pip cc position pip input flashbk size pip swap sleep still 1.5V 1.5V Operating Guide PC Signal Cable AAA Batteries PC Sound Cable scan AC Adapter (L17W36 Only) ch Remote Control Power Cord Tie Bands - Arrange the wires with the tie bands.
Installation Installation Instruction Rear A/V Cover W ire Holders * The connection panel is hidden behind the A/V cover. a. Remove the cover. 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 A/V cover and insert. e. Close cover. Adjusting the TV Viewing Viewing Angle - You can adjust the vertical angle of the TV between 3° and 12°.
Installation External Equipment Connections - This manual mainly explains the features for the L17W36. Antenna Connection - For optimum picture quality, adjust antenna direction. Connecting to an Inside Antenna Setup - 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.
Installation External Equipment Connections Continued VCR Setup - In Video mode, TV automatically reverts to TV mode if the fcr button or flashbk buttons are pressed. Connection 1 Y Connection 2 1. Connect the audio/video output jacks on VCR to the corresponding input jacks on the TV. When connecting the TV to a VCR, match the jack colors (Video = yellow, Audio Left = white, and Audio Right = red). 2. Insert a video tape into the VCR and press PLAY on the VCR. (Refer to the VCR owner’s manual.) 3.
Installation DVD Setup Connections Connect the DVD video outputs to the COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR) jacks and connect the DVD audio outputs to the AUDIO jacks. PB Y Viewing Setup PR L R AUDIO COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) DVD/DTV IN VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R PC SOUND PC INPUT ANT IN +75 Ω VIDEO IN 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.
Installation PC Setup - 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. VIDEO (MONO) L AUDIO R PC SOUND PC INPUT ANT IN +75 Ω VIDEO IN Viewing Setup 1. Turn on the PC. 2. Use the tv/video or multimedia button on the remote control to select RGB-PC.
Operation Operation TV Operation Overview 1. First, make all equipment connections. Plug the AC Adapter into the TV, then plug the AC Adapter into a power outlet. At this time, the TV is switched to standby mode. • In standby mode, press the power, ch (D,E), tv/video, multimedia or number button on the remote control or on/off, ch (D,E), tv/video located on the TV to turn the TV on. 2. Select the viewing source by pressing tv/video or multimedia repeatedly.
Operation Channel Menu Options Memorizing the Channels with EZ Scan - For EZ scan to work, the programming source must be connected to the TV and the TV must be receiving programming signals either over-the-air or from a cable-type service provider. 1. Press the menu button and then use D menu. 2. Press the G button and then use /E button to select the Channel button to select EZ Scan. D /E Channel To start EZ Scan Ch.edit Favorite ch. 3. Press the G button to begin the channel search.
Operation Picture Menu Options EZ Video Video - This function adjusts the TV for the best picture appearance. 1. Press the video button repeatedly to select the picture appearance setup option as shown below. Clear Optimum Soft User • 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.
Operation Picture Menu Options Continued Manual Color Temperature Control ( User option) - You can adjust red, green, or blue to any color temperature you prefer. 1. Press the menu button and then use D menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D /E 3. Press the enter button and then use Green or Blue. 4. Use the F /G button to select the Picture /E button to select ACC .
Operation Sound Menu Options EZ Audio - This function lets you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment because the TV selects the appropriate sound option based on the program content. 1. Use the audio button to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below. Virtual Flat Music Movie Sports User • You can also adjust EZ Audio in the Sound menu. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Operation Sound Menu Options Continued Sound selection in PC mode - Be sure to select the RGB-PC source and turn on the PIP before operation. 1. Press the menu button and then use D /E button to select the Sound menu. 2. Press the G button and then use D 3. Use the F /G / E button to choose Sound select. button to select desired screen sound (RGB-PC or PIP). Sound EZ Audio Balance AVL Sound select Flat 0 Off RGB-PC 4. Press the exit button to save and return to TV viewing.
Operation T ime Menu Options Auto Clock Setup - 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. 2. Press the G button and then use 3. Press the G button and then use D /E button to select the Timer Timer D /E button to select Clock. D /E button to select Auto. 4.
Operation T ime Menu Options Continued On/Off On/Off Timer Setup - 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.
Operation Special Menu Options 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 Captions are the subtitles of the dialogue and narration of television programs. For prerecorded programs, program dialogue can be arranged into captions in advance.
Operation Special Menu Options Continued Captions 1. Use the cc button repeatedly to select Captions. Off On EZ Mute • You can also adjust Captions in the Special menu. • Ez Mute shows the selected captions option (if available on program) when the TV sound is muted. • It’s not available in Component and RGB-PC modes. Caption/Text Caption/Text 1. Press the menu button and then use D menu. /E 2. Press the G button and then use D button to select Caption/Text. /E button to select the Special 3.
Operation Lock Menu Options 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 Lock Menu Setup 1. Press the menu button and then use Then, press the G button. D /E button to select the Lock menu. • If Lock is already set, enter the password requested. • The TV is set with the initial password “0-0-0-0”. 2. Setting Lock on/off: Press the D /E button to select Lock on/off. Lock Lock on/off Set Password MPAA Age block Content block Aux. block Canadian DE F G Use the F /G button to select on or off. 3.
Operation RGB-PC Menu Options - Be sure to select the RGB-PC source before operation. Auto Config. Adjustment - 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 G button and then use D /E D /E button to select the RGB-PC menu. button to select Auto configure. 3. Press the G button to run Auto configure.
Operation PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature - 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 Swapping the PIP Press the pip swap button to switch the main and sub pictures. Main Picture Sub Picture Selecting an Input Signal Source for PIP Use the pip input button to select the input source for the sub picture. Each press of pip input button changes the PIP source.
Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting Checklist SYMPTOMS No power No picture or sound Poor picture 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 ? Check batteries in remote control. Try another channel (station trouble). Check antenna connectings. Check for local interference. Adjust the antenna. Adjust the picture control.
Maintenance & Product Specifications Maintenance - 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. Cleaning the Screen 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.
ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LCD-TV L17W36, L23W36 LIMITED WARRANTY – USA 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.
