Operating Guide | Warranty Model Number | L17W36DVD | LCD TV © 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 Product Overview Controls and Connection Options . . . . . . . . . .6~7 Remote Control Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Installation Accessories / Power Connections . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 External Equipment Connections . . . . . . . . . .
Product Overview Product Overview Controls Menu Button Channel Buttons Enter Button TV/Video Button Volume Buttons On/Off Button on/off tv/video menu enter vol ch Stop Button: Stops playback Play/Pause Button: Start or pause playback Skip/Scan Button: Starts playback from the selected chapter or track Repeat Button: Repeat playback ST MONO SAP DPM STEREO Mono Indicator Power/Standby Indicator Glows red in Standby mode, Glows green when the TV is turned on.
Product Overview Connection Options IN Headphone Jack S-VIDEO S-Video Input VIDEO Video Input L / MONO AUDIO Audio Input R DC IN (15V) Y PB PR COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) DVD/DTV IN DC 15V Input* *Use with AC adapter.
Product Overview Remote Control Key Functions - When using the remote control, aim it at the remote control sensor on the TV. TV/VIDEO Selects: TV, Video, S-Video, DVD, Component, or RGB-PC mode. POWER Switches the TV between ON and STANDBY. OPEN/CLOSE Opens or closes the disc slot. MUTE Use to turn the sound on or off temporarily. PIP Selects PIP or Double window mode. PIP CH E Tunes to next lower PIP channel. PIP SWAP Exchanges the sub/main images.
Installation Installation Accessories power open/close tv/video mute mts/audio pip cc/sub-t pip ch pip ch pip swap pip input menu vol ch enter exit vol ch 1 4 7 video 3D sound skip scan 2 5 8 3 6 9 0 audio arc fcr/zoom play/pause /II stop skip scan disc menu title menu program 1.5V 1.
Installation Installation Instructions 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 viewing angle of the TV between 3° and 12°.
Installation External Equipment Connections 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 S-VIDEO OPTICAL PC SOUND DIGITAL SOUND OUT PC INPUT ANT IN VIDEO Set VCR switch to 3 or 4 and then tune TV to the same channel number. IN Connection 1 L / MONO TV Back Panel R 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.
Installation DVD Setup - This TV can play a DVD without other DVD player. However, if you do watch a DVD from other DVD player, refer to the figure as shown right. Connections PB Y Connect the DVD video outputs to the COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR) jacks and connect the DVD audio outputs to the AUDIO jacks. PR L COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i) DVD/DTV IN R AUDIO VIDEO OPTICAL DVD OUT DIGITAL SOUND OUT PC SOUND PC INPUT ANT IN +75 Ω TV Back Panel Viewing Setup 1.
Installation DVD Output Setup The TV has a special signal output capability which allows you to hook up a second TV or monitor. Connect the second TV or monitor to the TV’ DVD OUTPUT and OPTICAL DIGITAL SOUND OUT jack. See the Operating Manual of the second TV or monitor for further details regarding that device’s input settings.
Operation Operation * In this manual, the OSD (On Screen Dispaly) may be different from your TV’s because it is just example to help the TV 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 switches to standby mode.
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 - 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 - The TV selects the appropriate sound option based on the program content; so can you enjoy the best sound without any special adjustment. 1. Use the audio button to select the appropriate sound setup as shown below. Flat Music Movie Sports User • You can also adjust EZ Audio in the Sound menu. Equalizer Adjustments 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 /E button to select EZ Audio.
Operation Sound Menu Options Continued Sound source 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 TV 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 from a PBS (Public Broadcasting Station) 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 the process that 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 select Captions in the Special menu. • Ez Mute shows the selected captions option (if available on program) when the TV sound is muted. • Captions are not available in Component or 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.
Operation Lock Menu Options Parental Control can be used to block specific channels, ratings and external auxiliary viewing sources. The Parental Control Function (V-Chip) is used to block program viewing based on the ratings sent by the broadcasting station. The default setting is to allow all programs to be shown without restriction. Viewing can be blocked by the type of program and by the individual 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 Press the G button. D /E button to select the Lock menu. • If Lock is already set, enter the password as requested. • The TV is set with the initial password “0-0-0-0”. 2. Setting Lock on/off: Use 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 Source 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 pictures (2 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 equal parts, allowing 2 picture sources to be shown side-by-side 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.
Notes on Discs Notes on Discs Handling Discs • Do not touch the playback side of the disc. • Do not attach paper or tape to discs. Notes • If an MP3 or JPEG file CD is created using an incorrect method, the player may not be able to recognize it. If this happens, try reburning another CD after setting up the disc writing parameters correctly on your PC. • Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
DVD & VCD Operation DVD & VCD Operation Basic Playback 1. Press the power button to turn the unit on. 2. Slide your chosen disc into the disc slot on the side panel. Be sure to face the top of the disc (with title etc.) toward the front of the screen. Playback starts. 3. Press the open/close button to remove the disc. Stop Playback 1. Press the stop button to stop playback. At this time, DVD/VCD player stops playback temporarily and maintains the current playback position. 2.
DVD & VCD Operation OSD (On-Screen Display) - You can display the playback status on TV screen as following; Title, Chapter number, Playing time. DVD 1. Press the enter button during DVD playback. Title, Chapter information appears on screen. Each time you press the enter button, the OSD changes as follows.
DVD & VCD Operation Program playback - You can arrange the order of playback for tracks on a disc. 1. Press the program button in the stop mode or during playback. TT 01/03 CH 01/09 0:28:22 Program : TT (02)/CH(- -) 0 1 TT: CH: 0 6 TT: CH: 0 2 TT: CH: 0 7 TT: CH: 3. Use the NUMBER buttons to key in the desired Title and Track numbers. To program others, repeat Step steps 2 - 3. 0 3 TT: CH: 0 8 TT: CH: 0 4 TT: CH: 0 9 TT: CH: 4. Press the program button to resume normal playback.
DVD & VCD Operation DVD Menu Options Selecting an audio language - Select your preferred audio language. If an audio language is selected, the selected audio language is played whenever you start a new disc playback. (The disc must contain the selected language ) - You can also select another available audio language during playback with the audio button on the remote control during playback. 1. Press the menu button twice and then use the Language. 2.
DVD & VCD Operation Parental Control Setup - Use to block viewing of unsuitable discs. 1. Press the menu button twice and then use the D / E button to select Rating Level. 2. Press the G button and then use number buttons to key in a 4-digit password. Be sure to remember the password! If you key in an incorrect number, press the exit button and start over. 3. Use the D / E button to set the restriction level from 0 to 8. Viewing becomes more restricted as the number increases.
DVD & VCD Operation DVD Menu Options Continued Disc OSD language selection - The onscreen display can be shown on the screen in your specified language. 1. Press the menu button twice and then use the Language. D E / button to select OSD 2. Press the G button and then use D / E button to select your desired language. All the on screen displays will appear in the selected language. 3. Press the exit button to resume normal playback.
MP3 Files Operation MP3 Files Operation MP3 File Playback Options 1. When inserted, the MP3 menu screen appears automatically depending on the MP3 disc’s folder (directory) structure as shown to the right. 2. Use the D / E to find desired folder and then press the enter button. 3. Use the D / E button to find the desired MP3 title and then press the enter or play/pause G/ II button. 02 : 30 03 : 37 001 / 011 128K G / MP3 MP3 MP3 D O.S.T. - 1 PICTURE 2 PICTURE 1 O.S.T. - 3 PICTURE 3 O.S.T.
Audio CD Operation Audio CD Operation OSD (On-Screen Display) - You can display the Track, and Playback time status on the TV screen. Single Elapse 1. Press the enter button during DVD playback. Track information appear on screen. Each time you press the enter button, the OSD changes as follows: Single Elapsed → Single Remain → Total Elapsed → Total Remain Track 01/21 Track Number 01:00 Playing Time Stop Playback 1. Press the stop button to stop playback.
JPEG File Viewing Options JPEG File V iewing Options - As a JPEG file is loaded, the table of contents appears on the TV screen. 16 slide show transition modes are available. Picture Selection 1. Use the D / E button to select the desired picture. The selected JPEG file appears on the right side of the screen. 2. Press the enter or play/pause screen. G/II 02 : 30 03 : 37 001 / 011 MP3 MP3 MP3 Note: If you press the enter or play/pause the picture slide show starts.
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 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. Wring the cloth until it’s almost dry, and then use it to wipe the screen. 2.
Product Specifications Product Specifications MODEL L17W36DVD Power Requirements* DC15V/4.5A Adapter (AC to DC Power) In: AC 100-240V ~ 1.6A-0.7A, 50/60Hz Out: DC 15V, 4.5A * For use only with Model No. SAD7015SE AC Adapter, manufactured by H & E CO., LTD.
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ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION LCD-TV L17W36DVD 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.
