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Installation and Operating Guide | Warranty Model Numbers | R40W46, R40W46F, R45W46, R45W46F, R50W46, R57W46 | Projection TVs © Copyright 2003, Zenith Electronics Corporation.[...]
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2 W ARNING: 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 enclo[...]
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3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 warni[...]
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4 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 informati[...]
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CONTENTS 5 Setup Checklist Step 1 Connect TV to all sources and external equipment: See pages 28-32 Step 2 Do a channel search: find available channels in your area: See pages 10-11 Step 3 Set up the individual features, picture, and sound to your personal preference: See appropriate pages above Safety Warnings .....................................[...]
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Remote Control Key Functions 6 123 456 789 0 tv vcr cabl e dvd sat mode li ght power tv/video sleep comp/dvi flashbk cc arc video audio fcr mute vol ch swap pipch- pipch+ pip still pip input position mts menu exit record stop pause rew play ff skip right enter left down up 1. MODE INDICATOR LIGHTS Show active remote mode every time any button is pr[...]
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7 123 456 789 0 tv vcr cabl e dvd sat mode li ght power tv/video sleep comp/dvi flashbk cc arc video audio fcr mute vol ch swap pipch- pipch+ pip still pip input position mts menu exit record stop pause rew play ff skip right enter left down up 15. POWER (or ON/OFF) Refer to "Turning the TV on/off". 16. SLEEP (Sleep Timer) Sets turn off t[...]
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Remote Control Key Functions / TV Setup 8 Securing TV Position • Position the TV and prevent it from being moved, by 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. Stopper ch vol mute enter menu tv/video on/off 26 15 4 12 23 20 25 10 on/off CA TV VIDEO ch vol[...]
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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. Basic TV Setup and Operation T urning 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, ch D / E button on the se[...]
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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. Basic TV [...]
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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[...]
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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 men[...]
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Off T imer/On T imer Setup Off Timer automatically switches the TV to standby mode at the preset time. On Timer automatically turns the TV on at the preset time and tunes to the specified channel. 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 Off timer or On timer . 3[...]
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Features 14 Sleep T imer Setup You don't have to remember to switch the TV to standby mode before you go to sleep. The Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV off after the preset sleep time expires. Use the sleep button to select the desired sleep time. Each time you press this button, preset sleep time settings are displayed one by one as sho[...]
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Fine T uning Adjustment Use Fine Tuning is to stabilize the picture's condition if it is poor, for example, a horizontal stripe, twisted picture or no color in broadcast. 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[...]
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Picture Format Selection You can select 5 picture formats are available. Press the ARC button repeatedly to select your desired picture format. Each time you press the button, the picture format is changed in the order of 4:3 , 16:9 , Horizon , Zoom 1 , and Zoom 2 . Using the arc Button 1. Repeatedly press the arc button to select 4:3 , 16:9 , Hori[...]
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EZ V ideo Setup For optimum picture quality, use the factory preset picture modes. EZ Video set up using the video button 1 . Press the video button repeatedly to select Clear , Optimum , Soft , or User . 2. Press the enter ( ) button to return to TV viewing. EZ Video set up using the Picture menu 1. Press the menu button and then use D / E button [...]
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18 Picture Setup VM (V elocity Modulation) Setup If you select VM High , the TV will automatically enhance the sharpness of the image's edges. 1. Press the menu button and then use D / E button to select the Picture menu. 2. Press the G and then use D / E button to select VM . 3. Press the G and then use D / E button to select High , Medium , [...]
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19 Color Convergence Adjustment (R40W46, R40W46F , R45W46, R45W46F only) Use this function to adjust the R-G-B color convergence while a stable signal is being received. When the TV is first installed or if it is relocated, the picture may be unstable with three color ghosts (red, green, blue). This problem can be solved by adjusting the color conv[...]
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20 Stereo/SAP Broadcasts Setup This TV can receive MTS stereo programs and any SAP (Second Audio Program) accompanying the stereo program. The broadcaster may transmit one additional sound signal as well as the original one. The MTS function doesn't operate in the video mode. 1. Use the mts button to select your desired MTS mode. Each time you[...]
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A VL (Auto V olume Leveler) AVL automatically maintains an equal volume level even if you change channels. 1. Press the menu button and then use D / E button to select the Sound menu. 2. Press the G and then use D / E button to select AVL . 3. Press the G and then use D / E button to select On or Off . 4. Press the exit button to return to TV viewi[...]
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22 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) /T win Picture Notes: PIP does not work using Component 1080i mode. PIP is not available if Parental Control (Lock) is active. W atching PIP (Picture-in-Picture) PIP is a smaller inset picture placed on the larger main picture screen. Using the PIP feature enables you to view two different programs on the TV screen at th[...]
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23 POP (Picture-Out-Picture: Channel Search and Display) Use this Channel Search to view the current programs on all the memorized channels one-by-one on the 12 POP screen display, while the main screen displays the current channel. Press the pip button in twin picture mode. The pictures of all the memorized channels are shown on the 12 PIP screen,[...]
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Closed captioning is a process which converts the audio portion of a television program into written words, which then appear on the television screen in a form similar to subtitles. Closed captions allow viewers to read the dialogue and narration of television programs. Using Closed Captions Captions are the subtitles for the dialogue and narratio[...]
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Displaying Text Text services offer a wide variety of information on all kinds of subjects (ex. captioned program lists, weather forecasts, stock exchange topics, news for hearing-impaired---) filling the TV screen. However, even though the program does offer captioning, text services may not be available. Note • In the event you are receiving a [...]
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Parental Control Overview 26 Parental Control (V-Chip) can be set up to block program viewing based on the restriction settings. 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. To u[...]
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27 Canadian English language rating system: • Unblocked • C and above (Children) • C8 and above (8 years and up) • G and above (General audience) • PG and above (Parental guidance suggested) • 14+ and above (Viewers 14 years and up) • 18+ and above (Adult) Canadian French language rating system: • Unblocked • G (General audience) [...]
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Connecting an Outdoor Antenna For the best signal reception, we recommend you use an outdoor antenna. Severely weathered antennas and antenna cables can reduce the signal quality. Before connecting an outdoor antenna, inspect it yourself or have a TV technician inspect it. Any service center can explain the various outdoor antenna options available[...]
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1. IN 1 JACKS : Connect external equipment outputs (VCR, DVD, CAMCORDER) to these inputs. Press the tv/video button repeatedly to select Video 1 . 2. IN 2 JACKS : Connect external equipment outputs (VCR, DVD, CAMCORDER) to these inputs. Press the tv/video button repeatedly to select Video 2 . 3. IN 3 JACKS : Connect external equipment outputs (VCR,[...]
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External Equipment Connection and V iewing Setups S - VIDEO ( ) VIDEO (L)-AUDIO-(R) MONITOR OUTPUT IN 2 DVI AUDIO IN 1 MONO ( ) VIDEO (L)-AUDIO-(R) MONITOR OUTPUT IN 2 DVI AUDIO IN 1 MONO 30 VCR Connections 1. Connect the audio/video output jacks from the VCR to IN 1 (A/V) jacks on the TV. 2. Use the tv/video button to select Video 1 . • If you c[...]
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31 DVD Player Connection 1. Connect the DVD component video outputs to Y, P B , P R (480i/480p/1080i) on the TV and DVD audio outputs to right and left audio jack (L/R) inputs on the TV. 2. Turn on the DVD player and insert a DVD. 3. Use the tv/video or comp/dvi button to select Component 1 or Component 2 . Note • This TV is programmed to remembe[...]
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External Equipment Connection and V iewing Setup 32 DTV (Set-top Box) Connection 1. Connect DTV component video outputs to Y, P B , P R on the TV and audio outputs to audio (L/R) left/right input jacks. 2. Turn on the digital set-top box. Use the tv/video or comp/dvi button to select Component 1 or Component 2 . • If you connected the DVI output [...]
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Programming the Remote to operate other devices 33 The remote control for your projection TV is a multi-brand or universal remote control. It can be programmed to operate most remote-controllable devices of other manufacturers. Note that the remote control may not control all models of other brands. 1. Test your remote control. To find out whether [...]
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Programming Codes 34 VCRs AIWA 034 AKAI 016 043 046 124 125 146 AMPRO 072 ANAM 031 033 103 AUDIO DYNAMICS 012 023 039 043 BROKSONIC 035 037 129 CANON 028 031 033 CAPEHART 108 CRAIG 003 040 135 CURTIS MATHES 031 033 041 DAEWOO 005 007 010 064 065 108 110 111 112 116 117 119 DAYTRON 108 DBX 012 023 039 043 DYNATECH 034 053 ELECTROHOME 059 EMERSON 006[...]
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35 SAT ALPHASTAR DSR 123 AMPLICA 050 BIRDVIEW 051 126 129 BSR 053 CAPETRONICS 053 CHANNEL MASTER 013 014 015 018 036 055 CHAPARRAL 008 009 012 077 CITOH 054 CURTIS MATHES 050 145 DRAKE 005 006 007 010 011 052 112 116 141 DX ANTENNA 024 046 056 076 ECHOSTAR 038 040 057 058 093 094 095 096 097 098 099 100 122 ELECTRO HOME 089 EUROPLUS 114 FUJITSU 017[...]
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Programming Codes 36 CATV ABC 003 004 039 042 046 052 053 ANTRONIK 014 ARCHER 005 007 014 024 CABLE STAR 026 CENTURION 092 CENTURY 007 CITIZEN 007 COLOUR VOICE 065 090 COMBANO 080 081 COMTRONICS 019 030 DIAMOND 023 EAGLE 020 030 040 EASTERN 057 062 066 ELECTRICORD 032 GE 072 GEMINI 008 022 025 054 GI 052 074 GOLDEN CHANNEL 030 HAMLIN 049 050 055 HI[...]
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37 Maintenance Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can help extend the amount of time you will have your new projection TV. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the power plug from the wall power outlet before you begin any cleaning. 1. Here ’ s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while. Wet a so[...]
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Product Specifications 38 Model R40W46, R40W46F, R45W46, R45W46F, R50W46, R57W46 Power requirements AC 120V Television system NTSC Television channels VHF : 2 ~ 13, UHF : 14 ~ 69 Cable : 01 ~ 125 Power consumption See the back of the TV External antenna impedance 75 Ω Audio output 15W + 15W External Equipment Video input jacks (4 sets) Input/outp[...]
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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 connection[...]
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P/N : 3828VA0432E (MP03AA) Zenith Part No. 206-03940 ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Projection TV 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[...]