Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Numbers | L15V36, L20V36 | LCD TV
© Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
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 prod-
uct, and save them for future reference.
Observing the simple precautions discussed in this booklet 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
9. Attachments
All the safety and operating instructions should be
read before the product is operated.
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
2. Follow Instructions
10. Ventilation
All operating and use instructions should be fol-
lowed.
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 open-
ings 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.
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.
11. Power Sources
5. Cleaning
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 bat-
tery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before clean-
ing. 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.
12. Power-Cord Polarization
This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding
type alternating-current 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,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete out-
let. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.
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.
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 atten-
tion to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the product.
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 combina-
tion to overturn.
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PORTABLE CART WARNING
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
19. Servicing
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 dis-
charge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding elec-
trode.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to dan-
gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer ser-
vicing to qualified service personnel under the fol-
lowing conditions:
a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen
into the product.
Example of Grounding According to National
Electrical Code Instructions
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.
Ground Clamp
Antenna Lead in Wire
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductor
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
(NEC Section 810-21)
Electric Service
Equipment
Ground Clamps
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance.
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System (NEC
Art 250, Part H)
NEC - National Electrical Code
21. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the
service technician has used replacement parts spec-
ified by the manufacturer or have the same charac-
teristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitu-
tions may result in fire, electric shock, or other haz-
ards.
15. Lightning
For added protection for this product (receiver) dur-
ing 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.
22. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine if the product is in proper operat-
ing condition.
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.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling
only as recommended by the manufacturer. The
product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product.
17. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
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.
18. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous volt-
age points or short-out parts that could result in a fire
or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.
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Safety Warnings
Important Safety Instructions
Controls
Remote Control:
Installing Batteries/ Operation
TV Overview
2
3
6
1
2
10
11
15
Kensington Security System
Antenna/Cable Connections
VCR Connections
16
18
19
20
21
22
External Equipment Connections
DVD Player Connections
DTV (Set-top Box) Connections
PC/Computer Connections
(use TV as a Monitor)
PC Mode Functions Check
PC Mode Adjustments
24
25
CONTENTS
INDEX
Turning the TV on
TV Mode Menus
Onscreen Menu Language
Finding/Erasing channels
Favorite Channel Memory
30
31
32
33
35
3
4
Auto Clock Setup
Manual Clock Setup
Off Timer Setup
On Timer Setup
Auto off
36
37
38
39
40
41
Sleep Timer Setup
Video/Picture Setup
Audio/Sound Setup
42
45
5
6
Closed Captions
Key Lock
Parental Control
50
53
54
Before operating the
TV, please read this
manual carefully.
Maintenance
57
58
59
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Product Specifications
Troubleshooting Checklist
Your Zenith Limited Warranty
Back cover
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Controls
Front of the TV
ST
STEREO
MONO
SAP
DPM
ST
STEREO
MONO
SAP
DPM
Stereo Indicator
SAP Indicator
Mono Indicator
DPM Indicator
(L15V36 Only)
Power/Standby indicator
Illuminates red in standby mode, Illuminates
green when the TV is turned on.
Remote Control Sensor
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Back of the TV
* Kensington
Security System
Connector
(Refer to P.15.)
PC sound Input
PC Input
DC 12V Input
L15V36
ANT IN
VIDEO(MONO)
L
AUDIO
R
DC 12V
PC INPUT
PC
SOUND
Y
P
B
P
R
L
R
+75 Ω
AUDIO
COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)
DVD/DTV IN
VIDEO IN
Antenna Input
Audio/Video Input
DC 15V Input
DVD/DTV IN
(Component (480i/480p/720p/1080i),
AUDIO) Input
L20V36
DC IN (15V)
ANT IN
VIDEO(MONO)
L
AUDIO
R
Y
P
B
P
R
L
R
+75 Ω
AUDIO
COMPONENT(480i/480p/720p/1080i)
DVD/DTV IN
VIDEO IN
- This manual mainly explains the features for the L15V36.
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Controls
Side of the TV
Side Control Panel
Channel Buttons
ch
ST
STEREO
MONO
SAP
DPM
Volume Buttons
Enter Button
vol
enter
menu
Side Connection Panel
Menu Button
tv
TV·Video Button
video
Headphone Jack
/ I
f
On/Off Button
S-Video Input
Video Input
on/of
Audio Input
IN2
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Remote Control Buttons
MUTE
PAGE 16-23
TV/VIDEO
mute
power
Select: TV, Video 1, Video 2,
S-Video, Component,
RGB-PC (RGB-PC only
available for L15V36)
POWER
MTS
tv/video multimedia mts
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fcr
exit
menu
PAGE 35
FCR
MENU
EXIT
MULTIMEDIA
Select: TV, Component,
RGB-PC (RGB-PC only
available for L15V36)
ch
enter
vol
vol
ch
VOLUME (
)
CHANNEL (
)
DE
F G
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
NUMBERS
PAGE 42
VIDEO
7
9
FLASHBK
audio
video
: Press the FLASHBK button
to return to the last channel
you were watching.
AUDIO
CC
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cc
flashbk sleep
position
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pip
SLEEP
ch
pip input
PAGE 27-28
L15V36 Only:
PIP
POSITION
PIP INPUT
PIP CHANNEL (
)
DE
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Remote Control: Installing Batteries/Operation
Installing Batteries
Pull the battery cover
upward in the direction
shown by the arrow
and remove it.
1
2
3
Insert the batteries
with correct polarity,
match "+" and "-".
ST
STREO
MONO
DUAL
DPM
mute
power
Remote Control
Sensor
tv/video multimedia mts
fcr
exit
menu
Replace the battery
compartment cover.
ch
enter
vol
vol
ch
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
7
9
audio
video
cc
flashbk sleep
position
pip
pip input
ch
- Install two AAA, 1.5V batteries. Don’t mix used batteries with new batteries.
- Remove batteries when you won’t use the remote control for a long time. Liquid leakage
from batteries may damage the remote.
Notes For Using Remote Control
Don’t place the remote control
near a heater or in a damp
place. Dropping or hitting the
remote control may damage it.
Signals from the remote
control may be disturbed by
sunlight or other strong
light. In this case, darken
the room.
Make sure there are no
objects between the
remote control and its
sensor.
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TV Overview
Accessories
mute
power
tv/video multimedia mts
fcr
exit
menu
ch
enter
vol
vol
ch
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
7
9
audio
video
cc
flashbk sleep
position
pip
pip input
ch
Remote Control
AAA
AC Adapter
Batteries
Tie Bands
- Arrange the wires
with the tie bands.
Operating Guide
Power Cord
L15V36 Only
PC Signal Cable
PC Sound Cable
Installation on the Wall
- An optional wall mount is available for this TV, see your Zenith dealer.
For installation, follow the instructions provide with the optional wall mount.
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TV Overview
Connections
* 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 the AC adapter to the power input port on the TV.
d. Plug the power cord into the wall power outlet only after connecting the power cord to the AC
adapter first.
e. Reinstall the connection panel cover.
a
c
b
d
Notes
● If the TV feels cold to the touch, there may be a small “flicker” when turned on.
This is normal, there is nothing wrong with TV.
● Some dot defects may appear on the screen, appearing as tiny red, green or blue spots.
However,they will have no adverse effect on the monitor's performance.
● Avoid touching the LCD screen or holding your finger(s) against it for long periods of time.
Doing so may produce some temporary distortion effects on the screen.
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Rear A/V Cover
* The connection panel is hidden behind the A/V cover.
a. Remove the cover.
b. Install wires as necessary.
c. Reinstall the cover. Align the holes on the TV back panel with the two tabs on the rear A/V cover
as shown.
e. Close cover.
Wire Holders
- Thread, then pull the wires through the hole on the TV stand.
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