Zenith C32V23 Operating Manual & Warranty
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Zenith Manuals
  4. TV
  5. C32V23 - 32" Flat-Screen Integrated HDTV
  6. Operating manual & warranty

Zenith C32V23 Operating Manual & Warranty

Zenith c32v23: user guide
Hide thumbs Also See for C32V23:
Table of Contents

Quick Links

See also: Service Manual
Operating Guide | Warranty
Model Numbers | C32V23, C36V23, C34W23 | Digital TVs
© Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation
Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Zenith C32V23

Summary of Contents for Zenith C32V23

  • Page 1 Operating Guide | Warranty Model Numbers | C32V23, C36V23, C34W23 | Digital TVs © Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 2 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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 product, and save them for future reference.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ....18 Remote Control Key Functions in TV mode ....19 On-Screen Menu Operation with Remote .

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    (See page 5 for available connection and operational setup options.) 1. Unpack TV and all accessories. 2. Connect your TV to input sources: antenna and all video source equipment. See pages 7 - 14. 3. Connect TV output to all external video and audio equipment see pages 7, 15, 16.
  • Page 7 See page 14. Important Antenna/Cable-Digital/Analog Connections Note: If you use both digital and analog equipment to receive your TV channels, use both Antenna/Cable 1 and Antenna 2 jacks. Refer to EZ Scan on page 18, to see digital and analog hookup options.
  • Page 8 The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. Each end looks like a hex shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle, and it screws onto the threaded antenna/cable jack on the back of your TV.
  • Page 9 DC power. 120 V AC 60 Hz If you’re using a cable box, leave the TV on channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to change channels. If you’re using a cable box, EZ Scan might only find the channel your cable service is on (usual- ly channel 3 or 4).
  • Page 10 120 V AC 60 Hz No adapters or A/V cables are included with the TV. See your Zenith dealer to purchase any adapters or cables. Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound. P A G E 1 0...
  • Page 11 “AAA” batteries. Back of Remote Plug in your TV. Your TV is designed to oper- ate on standard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not plug it into an outlet controlled by a switch. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power.
  • Page 12 Hook Up S-VHS VCR Your Zenith TV may be connected to a Super- VHS VCR through the S-Video Input located on the front or rear source connection panels on your TV Hook up your S-VHS VCR to your Zenith TV according to the diagram shown at the right.
  • Page 13 “AAA” batteries. Back of Remote Plug in your TV. Your TV is designed to operate on standard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not plug it into an outlet controlled by a switch. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power.
  • Page 14 Remove the back of the remote and put in two “AAA” batteries. Back of Remote Plug in your TV. Your TV is designed to operate on standard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not plug it into an outlet controlled by a switch. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power.

  • Page 15: Audio/Video Signal Output

    Use the Left and Right Audio Out jacks to connect an external amplifier and speakers. (Refer to the Audio Menu on page 31 for instructions on how to turn the TV’s internal speakers off and on.) Select Audio/Video Input on the external device to see the image and hear the sound from the TV.

  • Page 16: Digital Audio Output

    Digital Audio Output Send the TV’s audio out to external audio equipment (stereo system) via the Digital Audio Optical Output port Connect one end of an optical cable to the TV Digital Audio Optical Output port. Connect the other end of the optical cable to the digital audio optical input on the audio equipment.

  • Page 17: Front Panel Controls/Inputs

    Front-Side Panel Controls/Inputs Using the front/side panel to operate the TV’s basic features and to make temporary connections Menu Operation Press MENU to place menus on screen. Use Channel Up/Down to select menu option. Use Volume Left/Right to adjust menu option.
  • Page 18 EZ Scan (Channel Search) Use EZ Scan to automatically find active channels and store them in the TV’s memory SETUP EZ Scan Ch. Edit VIDEO DTV Signal Tilt AUDIO Ch. Label TIME Input Source SPECIAL LOCK Press MENU, (if not selected, use the Up/Down arrow to choose Setup Menu,) then press ENTER or the right arrow button.
  • Page 19 TV Mode Remote Key Functions Note: Pressing TV puts remote into TV operating mode A quick list of the keys on your remote and what they do in TV mode, see page 48 for remote key functions in all programmable modes...
  • Page 20 Press MENU repeatedly to go back to the main menu. b. Press QUIT to remove the menus from the TV screen. Additional instructions are usually included on the bottom of the menu indicating which remote keys to use to move to the right, move to the left, or return to the previous menu, etc.

  • Page 21: Source Selection Options

    TV Press SOURCE repeatedly to choose from the available input viewing sources. Analog: Antenna/Cable1 -2 on TV back near Jackpack, Over-the-Air Antenna or Cable service signal source. Video 1 In: on TV back Jackpack, Set of Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.
  • Page 22 P A G E 2 2 ON-SCREEN MENUS TV/DTV SETUP Ant 1 Sets the TV up and adjusts the basic features. Ant 2 EZ Scan Select antenna input, Automatically finds and stores all available channels in your viewing area; tune in those channels using Channel...

  • Page 23: On-Screen Menus/Displays Overview

    32 Sets the current time on the TV. Off Timer page 33 Sets the time the TV will turn off automatically each day. On Timer page 33 Sets the time the TV will turn on automatically each day. Sleep Timer...

  • Page 24: Other Functions And On-Screen Displays

    Remove On-Screen Displays and Menus Instantly Press QUIT to remove displays and menus and return to TV viewing, or wait a few moments and the displays and menus will automatically disappear from the screen.

  • Page 25: Channel Edit

    Channel Edit Add/Delete/Surf Setup Customize your channel selection list: Add Channels, Delete channels you don’t watch, Create a favorite channels list to “Surf” - - press SURF repeatedly to scroll your Surf chan- nels Press MENU, use the Up/Down arrow to select the SETUP menu, then press ENTER or the right arrow.

  • Page 26: Dtv Signal

    View the on-screen signal strength monitor to see the quality of the signal being received. Press QUIT to remove menus and return to TV viewing. DTV Signal option is only accessible on the Setup menu if the source is DTV.

  • Page 27: Tilt

    Press QUIT to remove menus and return to TV viewing. The tilt angle you set will be retained in the TV’s memory. When the TV is turned on, the tilt angle last set will be used. 206-3767...

  • Page 28: Channel Labels

    ENTER. The logo appears above the channel picture on the menu. Tune to another channel to continue labeling or press QUIT to remove menu and to return to TV viewing. TV 7-0 STEREO When you press ENTER, the label you have chosen will appear in the channel/time display.

  • Page 29: Input Source

    After you have selected a viewing source, press QUIT to remove the menu and return to TV viewing. If S-Video sources are connected, they will appear on the Source menu as Video 1, 2 etc.

  • Page 30: Video Menu

    • Sharpness: Raises or lowers the definition of the picture. The lower the level, the softer the image will appear. • Color Temp: Adjusts levels of all colors in the TV picture; Cool or Warm. • Z-View: On, automatically adjusts the picture display for opti- mum quality: on or off.

  • Page 31: Audio Menu

    Using the Left/Right arrow, change the Audio option level to your preference. Press QUIT, to return to TV viewing, or press MENU and repeat from step two to set the other menu options. Your options are: • Audio Mode: Choose from Stereo sound, Mono sound, or 2nd Audio/SAP.

  • Page 32: Clock

    The On/Off timers will not work until the Clock on your television has been set. You need to set the current time manually the first time the TV is connected to power. This will activate the clock.
  • Page 33 Up/Down arrows to set the On Timer options, as indicated on the menu. Set the TV turn on time, channel, and volume level. Press QUIT to return to TV viewing, or press MENU to return to the previous menu. 206-3767...

  • Page 34: Sleep Timer

    Sleep Timer option, then press ENTER or the right arrow but- ton. Use the Up/Down arrows to select a preset TV turn-off time from the preset options listed, press ENTER. Press QUIT to remove the menu and return to TV viewing.

  • Page 35: Aspect Ratio

    For Model No. C34W23, Aspect Ratio will be Normal, Wide, or Zoom. As a result, Set by Program, 16:9, and 4:3 are not available. Mini glossary Standard 4 x 3 almost square-like picture proportion used for most TV formats. 16:9 Wider than normal picture format used for HD sources that produce more movie theater-like images.

  • Page 36: Analog Caption

    Captions 1, 2, 3, 4, and Text 1, 2, 3, 4 are available to broadcasters. Mini glossary CAPTIONS The term for the words that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen; usually the audio portion of the program provided for the hearing impaired.

  • Page 37: Lock (Parental Control Menu)

    ENTER or the Right arrow button. Use the Up/Down arrow to choose any of the following options: English, Spanish, or French, then press ENTER. Press QUIT to remove menu and to return to TV viewing. 206-3767 SETUP EZ Scan Ch.
  • Page 38 Use the Up/Down arrow to select the EZ DEMO option. When you press ENTER or the Right arrow button, EZ Demo will start and continue to run. Press QUIT to stop EZ Demo, remove menu and return to TV viewing. Mini glossary...
  • Page 39 Overview To insure complete coverage for all TV programs, (movies and regular TV shows) choose a rating for MPAA, from the selec- tions AND choose ratings from the TV Parental Guidelines Rating System, using the Age Block option for General Audiences, and for Children.
  • Page 40 Restricted viewing NC-17 Restricted Viewing Hard Core Films Note: Zenith Electronics Corporation is not liable for any program content that appears when using this rating system; as always, user discretion is advised. P A G E 4 0 SETUP EZ Scan Ch.
  • Page 41 Front Video DVD In HD In TV PARENTAL GUIDELINE RATING SYSTEM Considered suitable for all audiences; children may watch unattended. Unsuitable for younger children, may contain: Suggestive Dialog, Bad Language, Sex, and Violence Scenes. Unsuitable for children under 14, may contain: Strong Dialog, Bad Language, Sex, and Violence Scenes.

  • Page 42: Programming The Remote

    Note: To reset remote to factory settings, enter 9-1-1, in Step 5. Programming your Zenith remote may allow you to use one remote to operate up to 4 different devices, if all modes are programmed. Once the device turns off, try the other functions. IF they do not operate, try another code.

  • Page 43: Mode Sound Switch Setup

    Press the Vol+ button, the LED will blink. Press the button of the mode you want the volume to be con- trolled by: CABLE, VCR, AUX, TV. Press ENTER to save the code (The indicator light will flash 2 times and then turn off).

  • Page 44: Verify Mode's 3-Digit Code

    This is the example for code: 1-3-8. Note: Ten blinks indicate code number “0”. Programming your Zenith remote may allow you to use one remote to work up to 4 different devices, if all modes are programmed. Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control.

  • Page 45: Autosearch

    You can quickly get out of Auto Search by pressing PRG or not press- ing any button for 20 seconds. The Zenith remote may not be able to operate the device. If so, use the device’s original remote control. Mini glossary Auto Search Another way of finding a brand code for controlling auxiliary equipment such as a VCR, DVD player, etc.

  • Page 46: Programming Codes

    004 008 009 019 028 060 061 063 064 072 074 116 143 164 YAMAHA 004 006 YORK 004 116 YUPITERU ZENITH 001 072 073 095 103 ZONDA 073 081 101 SHARP 031 054 149 SHINTOM SONY 003 009 031 052 056...
  • Page 47 SEARS 162 163 164 165 SHARP 110 141 150 181 SONY THOMPSON 205 206 TOSHIBA 219 208 YAMAHA 209 218 ZENITH 210 216 225 SIGNATURE SL MARX SPRUCER 047 078 STARCOM 002 004 008 009 STARGATE 008 030 SYLVANIA TADIRAN...
  • Page 48 Remote Key Functions By Mode Key functions list for your remote control TV Mode KEY NAME Zenith Code 101 POWER TV On/Off CABLE Selects Cable Selects VCR Selects Aux Selects TV SURF Surf On/Off FLASHBK TV Flashback MUTE TV Mute...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    Maintenance Routine TV cabinet and screen cleaning Careful and regular cleaning can extend the the useful service life of the TV. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the plug before you begin any cleaning. Screen Cleaning 1.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    The following may cause image problems or distortion: Electrical appliances, powerful lights, cars, trucks; computers or portable phones; medical equipment; VCR to close to TV, etc. -If possible increase the distance between your Entertainment Machine and the offending appliance. Or shut one of them off.
  • Page 51 -Check cable input. -Set TV/VCR button on your VCR correctly. -Are you in TV or cable tuning mode, and should be in the other? -Make sure output channels tuned on all A/V equipment are on the same channel (3 or 4).
  • Page 52 P A G E 5 2 Possible Solution(s) -Make sure the TV sound is not muted. -The problem may be the broadcast, not your TV. -Install the Audio cables correctly. -Install external amplifier cables correctly. -Turn speakers on in the Audio menu.

  • Page 53: Glossary

    The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. The end looks like a hex-shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle. It screws onto the threaded jack on the back of the TV. 300 TO 75 OHM...

  • Page 54: Notes

    Notes P A G E 5 4 206-3767...
  • Page 55 Notes P A G E 5 5 206-3767...
  • Page 56 Zenith TV Models: C32V23•C36V23•C34W23 Warranty 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 listed below from the date of original consumer purchase. This war- ranty is available only to the original, end user purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S.

This manual is also suitable for:

C34w23C36v23

Table of Contents