Zenith B27A34Z TV
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1. 206 3375 PAGE 39 Aux 1 Aux 2 Aux 3 Control up to seven different devices with your remote Indicator Light Refer to the chart on page 42 43 to find the type and brand name of the device you re programming Press and hold PRG until the indicator light turns on then release PRG Press AUX and the 1 on the NUMBER keypad at the same time for AUX 1 Using the NUMBER keypad enter the three number code for the device you ve selected Press ENTER to save the code With the device turned on point the remote at it and press POWER It should turn off Repeat the steps for AUX 2 and AUX 3 Programming your Zenith remote may allow you to use one remote to work up to 7 different products or devices Some devices may not work with your Zenith remote control Mini glossary AUX Auxiliary equipment Can be any equipment which does not have a dedicated key on your remote like Cable or VCR Typically a second VCR stereo system audio tape deck etc PAGE 40 206 3481 Remote Control Auto Find Use Auto Find to automatically search and try all possible brand codes Turn on the device you want the remote to control Press and hold PRG until the indicator light turns on then release PRG Press the key for the device you are trying to program CABLE VCR AUX TV Press 0 0 0 zero zero zero then press ENTER right away Aim the remote at the correct device and push the POWER key The2. YOUR PICTURE IN PICTURE FEATURE The Picture In Picture PIP function allows you to put a smaller picture called the PIP inset on the bigger screen or the main picture You will need some other piece of equipment like a VCR to act as a 2nd tuner to receive and display a second channel at the same time Don t want to miss any of the big game but hate commercials J ust put the game in the PIP inset and surf your favorite channels using the main picture WORKING WITH PIP J ust like your Entertainment Machine s main screen PIP will need a source to take its image from Set the main screen source to Antenna Cable then set the PIP source oe to Video 1 as an example Choose your PIP and Main PIP Inset Picture Main Picture Screen sources using the Source menu PIP can be used in any picture mode Put Antenna Cable in the inset while you watch a tape Attached to Video 1 have a DVD disc going in the PIP inset while you watch a tape on the main screen SOME OTHER WAYS YOU COULD YOU USE PIP 1 You want to watch a video tape but keep scanning for Source Menu another movie or game Set the PIP source to VIDEO 1 or 2 and you can watch the VCR and TV swapping between the two Main Source PIP Source 2 You want to watch your favorite live program on Antenna Cable on the main picture and when a com mercial break appears swap to the PIP inset which has a videotape in the VCR ready to pl
3. Picture has a big black box Is Text model selected but no text is available on the broadcast on it but the sound is 0 K Picture has two horizontal Your program is in letterbox This means that the shape of your TV is a black bars one on top and square but the program is a rectangle Think of the bars as empty space the one on bottom program doesn t fill not picture that s blocked out Because this format is a direct representation of film as you see it in movies you are actually seeing MORE of the program when you see those bars Remote control doesn t work Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly Does indicator light work Continued on next page PAGE 46 206 3481 Trouble Shooting cont d Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself 206 3481 Menu options can t be changed or selected No picture or sound when any non cable source is selected Weak or no Stereo Sound when using a stereo VCR The PIP inset is black or lacks contrast when VIDEO 1 is the PIP source The PIP inset is snow when the source is Antenna Cable Video 1 or Video 2 There is no picture in the PIP inset when using VIDEO 1 for the PIP and Antenna Cable for the main picture With no key presses on screen menus continue to appear Try unplugging your Entertainment Machine for a few minutes then plug it back in Don t forget to reset the clock Check to see if the source equip
4. Press MENU repeatedly on the remote until the Setup menu appears Highlight the EZ Clock option using the Select UP or DOWN arrow Using the Adjust LEFT or RIGHT arrow select Manual or Automatic mode Time Set Using either the NUMBER keypad or the Adjust LEFT or RIGHT arrow on the remote set the time The first two numbers are hours the last two numbers are minutes Use FLSHBK to specify AM or PM Press QUIT to return to TV viewing Manual mode User sets the EZ Clock options Auto Mode TV sets the options but the user can enter the menus and make custom changes if needed The clock must be set before the On Off Timer will work Mini glossary TIME A four number figure broken down into hours and minutes first two numbers are hours last two numbers are minutes HOURS First two numbers that are entered when setting the clock MINUTES The second two numbers that are entered when setting the clock FLSHBK Used to pick AM or PM when setting the clock 206 3481 PAGE 21 Captions Caption Text Menus Turn on Closed Captioning or Captions When Mute then select your Closed Captions or Text option 1 0 S Setup Menu EZ Program Add Del Surf EZ Clock Captions EZ Mute Caption Text Language 0 5 Setup Menu EZ Program Add Del Surf EZ Clock Captions Caption Text Language Caption 1 Caption Text is
5. AUX TV SURF FLASHBK MUTE CHANNEL UP CHANNEL DN VOLUME RIGHT VOLUME LEFT 1 0 ENTER MENU UP ARROW DOWN ARROW LEFT ARROW RIGHT ARROW QUIT PIP SWAP FREEZ cc TIMER TV VCR SOURCE RECORD PAUSE REWIND PLAY STOP FFWD Some of the functions shown above may not be available on your equipment PAGE 44 TV Mode Zenith Code 101 TV On Off Selects Cable Selects VCR Selects Aux Selects TV Surf On Off TV Flashback TV Mute TV Channel Up TV Channel Dn TV Volume Up TV Volume Dn TV Digit 1 TV Digit 2 TV Digit 3 TV Digit 4 TV Digit 5 TV Digit 6 TV Digit 7 TV Digit 8 TV Digit 9 TV Digit 0 TV Enter TV Menu TV Select Up TV Select Dn TV Adjust Left TV Adjust Right TV Surr Sound TV PIP TV PIP Swap TV PIP Freeze TV Closed Captions TV Timer TV Sources VCR Record VCR Pause VCR Rewind VCR Play VCR Stop VCR Fast Forward VCR Mode Zenith Code 201 VCR On Off Selects Cable Selects VCR Selects AUX Selects TV VCR AM PM VCR Flashback TV Mute VCR Channel Up VCR Channel Dn TV Volume Up TV Volume Dn VCR Digit 1 VCR Digit 2 VCR Digit 3 VCR Digit 4 VCR Digit 5 VCR Digit 6 VCR Digit 7 VCR Digit 8 VCR Digit 9 VCR Digit 0 VCR Enter VCR Menu VCR Select Up VCR Select Dn VCR Adjust Left VCR Adjust Right VCR Quit VCR VCR Channel Map VCR Search VCR Memory VCR Timer TV Tuner or VCR Tuner VCR Record VCR Pause VCR Rewind VCR Play VCR Stop VCR Fast
6. Features aaeonoe lt P To Block Note Use the remote control to set up Parental Control Follow These Instructions As shown above in the Special Features menu highlight the Parental Control option press the RIGHT arrow to go to the Parental Control menu Use the UP or DOWN arrow to select an option like Content Block for example Press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to go to the Content Block menu Use the UP or Down arrow to select a Content Block classifi cation like Violence Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to choose an acceptable rating for that option TV 14 and Above for example See the Mini Glossary Ratings Charts on this and the previous page for rating meanings Up Arrow oo o N HISK Content oc SERI Parental Control Aux Block MPAA Ag gt To Block Use the UP or DOWN arrow to select another Content Block classification like Language for example and then choose an acceptable rating Or press MENU to return to the Parental Control menu to select and adjust other classifications After you have selected and adjusted the Parental Control menu options to your preferences select and Set the number of hours you want Parental Control on use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow Set your 4 number password use the NUMBERS on the remote Set the Lock On Off option to either on or off use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow Press QUIT to remove menu from screen ENTER ay No Con
7. MGA Mitsubishi 104 130 Montgomery Ward 103 113 121 Panasonic TV VCR Philco Philips Pioneer Portland ProScan Philco Philips Pioneer Portland ProScan Quasar Realistic Samsung Sansui Soundesign Sylvania Symphonic TV VCR Telerent Toshiba Zenith Zenith TV VCR Signature 2000 208 219 Sylvania Symphonic Tashiko 206 3375 Programming Codes Find the codes you need to program your remote On this page Cable Satellite CD Players Tape Decks and Audio Tuners and Amplifiers Cable Satellite Allegro i 348 Allegro A B Switch 361 321 Regency United Satellite 344 Samsung Universal 358 General Electric 367 339 368 Scientific Atlanta 316 323 336 Vid Tech 340 370 364 General Instrument 304 Video Way 349 307 332 342 Sprucer Viewstar 354 355 372 320 Standard Comp 335 Zenith 301 353 374 Paragon malate Zenith Satellite 312 328 330 Philips 350 352 Texscan 356 371 351 378 355 318 346 Pioneer 343 431 436 439 446 424 432 R 426 447 Toshiba 447 439 428 Yamaha 448 460 461 498 501 502 Panasonic 432 416 417 Philips 433 434 Pioneer 435 422 433 Philips DCC Pioneer Marantz 503 Technics Philips 476 Yamaha Pioneer 478 479 490 491 Zenith 460 461 498 2 501 502 Radio Shack 488 E 498 501 Realistic 2 206 3375 PAGE 43 Remote Key Functions By Mode A complete list of key functions for your remote control KEY NAME POWER CABLE VCR
8. Another method of setting the Sleep Timer is to press TIMER and go directly to the Sleep Timer menu EaD a Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow to select one of the preset shutoff times Mini glossary SLEEP TIMER Feature that automatically turns the TV off after a preset time has expired PAGE 24 206 3481 EZ Timer On Off Time On Off Timer Set the timers to turn your Entertainment Machine on and off each day automatically JOKI BAOMOE W o E EZ Timer EZ Timer EZ Timer Sleep Timer 0 30 Sleep Timer 0 30 Sleep Timer 0 30 On Time 11 56 AM FBK On Time 11 56 AM On Time 11 56 AM Off Time 9 30 PM Off Time 9 30 PM CfFSHBK Off Time 9 30 PM On Off Timer On On Off Timer On On Off Timer On In the Special Features menu with EZ Timer highlighted press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to go to the EZ Timer menu Select On Time using the UP or DOWN arrow on the remote con trol On Time Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow or the NUMBER keypad to enter the time your TV will automatically turn on Use FLSHBK to select AM or PM Off Time Repeat the above instructions and select an off time On Off Timer Use the UP or DOWN arrow to select the On Off Timer option ENTER Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow to set the On Off Timer to either om XN On TV will turn on and off automatically Off TV will not turn on and off automatically k
9. Forward Cable Mode Zenith Code 353 Cable Box On Off Selects Cable Selects VCR Selects Aux Selects TV CABLE FC Fav Ch Cable Flashback TV Mute Cable Channel Up Cable Channel Dn TV Volume Up TV Volume Dn Cable Digit 1 Cable Digit 2 Cable Digit 3 Cable Digit 4 Cable Digit 5 Cable Digit 6 Cable Digit 7 Cable Digit 8 Cable Digit 9 Cable Digit 0 Cable Enter Cable Menu Cable Up Arrow Cable Dn Arrow Cable Left Arrow Cable Right Arrow Cable Quit Day Up Day Down Cable Pg Up Cable Pg Down Cable Timer Cable Info Cable Buy Cable Guide VCR Rewind VCR Play VCR Stop VCR Fast Forward AUX Mode Zenith Code 401 AUX TV DISC Selects Cable Selects VCR Selects AUX Selects TV AUX Audio AUX Frame Time TV Mute AUX Skip gt gt AUX Skip lt lt TV Volume Up TV Volume Dn AUX Digit 1 AUX Digit 2 AUX Digit 3 AUX Digit 4 AUX Digit 5 AUX Digit 6 AUX Digit 7 AUX Digit 8 AUX Digit 9 AUX Digit 0 Aux Display AUX Program AUX Part AUX Random AUX x3 FAST lt AUX x3 FAST gt AUX Clear AUX Repeat Side AUX Repeat A B AUX Repeat Chap AUX Memory AUX Still AUX TV Disc AUX Edit AUX Pause AUX Scan lt lt AUX Play AUX Stop Eject AUX Scan gt gt 206 3481 Maintenance Caring for your Entertainment Machine Early malfunctions can be prevented Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have with your new Entertainment Machine Be sure to turn the power off and p
10. If the display reads a channel number then the picture and sound source is the Antenna Cable jack Mini glossary TUNER The television VCR or cable box that you choose to change channels with SOURCE Connection on the TV s back jack connection panel providing picture and sound to the TV 206 3481 PAGE 17 On Screen Menus Displays Overview Descriptions of the menus and displays on your Entertainment Machine Menu Name SETUP MENU EZ Program Add Del Surf Clock Set Captions Caption Text Language SPECIAL FEATURES Timer Setup Channel Labels XDS Display Adv TV Control EZ Demo AUDIO MENU VIDEO MENU PIP MENU SOURCE MENU Channel Time PIP Channel Volume Display XDS Display PAGE 18 Page Description ON SCREEN MENUS 13 13 20 21 22 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 34 Adjusts the basic features of your Entertainment Machine Automatically finds and stores active channels to flip through using Channel Up Down Manually picks and chooses which active channels will appear when using Channel Up Down and SURF Sets the time Turns closed captioning on off or set it to come on when the television is muted Chooses a captioning or text option for your Entertainment Machine Picks the language you want your on screen menus to appear in Goes beyond basics and customizes your Entertainment Machine s features Sleep Timer programs a time for your
11. Press QUIT to return to TV viewing Use the NUMBER keypad to type in time settings Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow to select the preset time The On Off Timer will not work until the Clock on your television has been set Mini glossary ON TIME Time setting that automatically turns your TV on at the preset time OFF TIME Time setting that automatically turns your TV off at the preset time ON OFF TIMER Option that enables or disables the On Off Timer settings 206 3481 PAGE 25 Channel Labels Menu Pick a preset label to help identify the network you just tuned to or are currently watching C gt s4 wm 0 2 Special Features EZ Timer Ch Labels Ch 5 None XDS Display Parental Ctrl EZ Demo Channel Time Display with Channel Label Using the NUMBER keypad or CHANNEL UP or DOWN pick the channel you want to label Press MENU repeatedly until the Special Features menu appears Use the UP or DOWN arrow key to select CH LABELS Select a label for the channel Press the RIGHT arrow key each press will bring up a different label to go through the alpabetical listing starting with A B C D etc Or use the LEFT arrow key to go through the alphabetical listing backwards starting with Z Y X W etc Press QUIT to accept the label and return to regular TV viewing If a channel label is picked the Channel Label for the channel you are watchin
12. TV viewing To access the picture in picture PIP feature press PIP on the remote See pages 35 36 and 37 D 5 o PAGE 33 Source Menu 0 E Choose viewing Sources for both the Main Picture and Source Menu PIP Inset Picture Main Source PIP Source Press MENU on the remote control repeatedly until the Source menu appears Use the Up or Down arrow to choose Main Source Main picture PIP Source PIP inset picture Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow to pick the picture and sound for the choosen viewing source Press QUIT to return to TV viewing or pick another source You can also press the TV VCR SOURCE key to change sources see remote control on page 14 D 5 You can swap the PIP picture with the Main picture by simply D pressing SWAP when the PIP window is on the screen press SWAP again to revert to the original picture sources If you connected component s to the S Video In jacks then the Source menu will show S Video 1 S Video 2 etc as the available sources instead of Video 1 and Video 2 Mini glossary Sources Refers to the equipment or incoming signal connected to the input jacks on the back of the TV Main Picture The large or main picture on the TV screen PIP Picture The small picture in the PIP inset PAGE 34 206 3481 PIP Overview PIP Picture n Picture Think of PIP as a mini TV screen superimposed onto your main TV screen
13. adjust the sound setting to whatever you prefer Press QUIT to return to TV viewing or press the UP arrow to return to the Audio Menu to adjust another option Not all programming is broadcast in stereo sound or has Second Audio Programming SAP If 2nd Audio SAP is selected and none is present audio may not be heard 5 g Audio Menu Bass Treble Balance Audio Mode Front Surr EZ SoundRite Speakers EZ Sound 2nd Audio SAP Mini glossary AUDIO MODES Mono Sound is broadcast over one audio track Stereo Sound is broadcast over two audio tracks divided between the left and right speakers 2nd Audio SAP An extra audio signal may be transmitted in addition to the regular audio portion of a broadcast 206 3375 PAGE 31 Video Menu 4 e a E Customizes the picture to your personal viewing preference Video Menu Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp EZ Picture Digital Preset Press MENU repeatedly until the Video menu appears Using the UP or DOWN arrow select the menu option that you want to change Your options are e Contrast Changes the amount of difference between black levels and white levels in your picture Brightness Increases or decreases the amount of white in your picture e Color Adjust levels of all colors e Tint Adjust the relative amounts of the color red and green in y
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15. or the CHAN NEL Up Down arrows on the remote select a channel If adding a deleted channel you will need to use the NUMBER keypad Using the RIGHT or LEFT arrow pick whether that channel is Added Deleted or a Surf channel Surf channels are automatically added channels also To continue select another channel and repeat Step 4 If you are finished press QUIT to return to TV viewing ENTER If you delete a channel it isn t gone for good J ust select it using the NUMBER key pad on the remote or add it later Press SURF with Surf active you can use channel up down to scroll the Surf channel list Press SURF again to return to normal channel scan Mini glossary ADDED Includes new channels to the channel list that you ll scroll through when using Channel Up Down DELETED Removes channels that you don t watch from the channel list you ll scroll through using Channel Up Down SURF Adds your favorite channels to the Surf channel list PAGE 20 206 3481 EZ Clock Menu Set the time on your Entertainment Machine e a S Gs S w lr o 5 Gy D e m ao S Setup M etup Menu EZ Clock EZ Clock EZ Program Add Del Surf Clock Mode Manual Clock Mode Auto EZ Clock 8 55 AM lt LSHEK Time Set Time Zone Captions Caption Text Time Set Language
16. up your Entertainment Machine I MPORTANT to do then go to that page number Note Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notification Antenna only If you are using an antenna and no other equipment go to Use this page to decide where you need to begin your setup First find the line below that best describes what you want Cable only If you subscribe to cable service and no other equipment go to Cable TV wall jack e Cable box T Cable and VCR If you subscribe to cable service and have a VCR go to Cable TV wall jack o In Cable box Out C9 COD If you have a Super VHS VCR a DVD Player or Audio equipment go to pages 11 12 206 3375 Hook Up an Off Air Antenna Connect an off air antenna to your Entertainment Machine Hook up your Entertainment Machine see diagrams at right Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries E coo I I back of amp Ta remote TV back C Flat wire y TV back panel 300 ohm expanded view Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Antenna Cable 300 75 ohm Adapter Go to page 13 to EZ Program your Entertainment Machine If you have a 75 ohm RF cable then you don t need any adapters Remember when screwing RF cables TV back A 5 Antenna onto jacks clockwise tightens and counterclockwis
17. 3481 Language Menu S lt a 5 Choose the language you want the on screen menus to Setup Menu appear In EZ Programa Agr Bor Surf Ajuste Reloj Subtit Subtit Texto Language Spanish Press MENU on the remote control repeatedly until the Setup menu appears Use the UP or DOWN arrow on the remote contro to select Language on your screen Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to choose any of the following options English Spanish or French Press QUIT to return to TV viewing PAGE 23 206 3481 EZ Timer Sleep Timer Menu Pick one of the preset times to automatically turn your Entertainment Machine off Ce 0 E Special Features EZ Timer 4 gt To Set Timers Ch Labels XDS Display j FY DS EZ Timer Sleep Timer On Time Off Time If you fall asleep the TV will Parental Ctrl On Off Timer automatically turn itself off sas In the Special Features menu with EZ Timer highlighted press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to show the EZ Timer menu Select Sleep Timer using the UP or DOWN arrow Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to choose from the preset times the time you want the TV to turn itself off you can choose a time period from 10 minutes to 4 hours Press QUIT to return to TV viewing Press TIMER to go directly to the sleep timer menu Press TIMER repeatedly to choose one of the preset turn off times
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19. CR back A V panel Round wire 750hm Typica TV back wy Variable Out ere Gul L Video R Audio L Mono amp TV back panel expanded view Audio Video ut RL Out Out RF coaxial wire 75 ohm not included with TV Antenna Cable A V cables not included with TV Hook Up Cable CATV and a VCR Connect Cable service and a VCR to your Entertainment Machine Hook up your Entertainment Machine see diagrams at right 2 Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries back of P remote aT Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Go to page 13 to EZ Program your Entertainment Machine Leave your VCR and your television tuned to channel 3 oor 4 and use the cable box to change channels Remember to set the cable box output switch to channel 3 or 4 Use Video sources for better picture and sound No A V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine Without A V cable hookups VCRs will not play video cassettes in stereo sound PAGE 10 Without Cable Box Cable TV wall jack fe 8 ooo gt VCR back VCR back A V panel RF coaxial wire 750hm OD Audio Video Out R LOut out Typical TV back RF coaxial wire 75 ohm not included SN Variable Out R Audi L S Video Video R Audio L Mono Antenna O
20. E Switches between watching TV through your antenna cable or through your VCR 206 3481 On Screen Menu Operation Use either the remote or the TV front controls to access the on screen menus Setup Menu EZ Program Add Del Surf EZ Clock Captions EZ Mute Caption Text Language Press MENU repeatedly until the desired menu appears Use the UP or DOWN arrow on the remote control to select an option like Captions on your screen Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to adjust the selected option Press QUIT when finished to return to TV viewing In the Clock and Timer menus use the NUMBER keypad to set the clock and timer features On screen menus automatically disappear after 15 seconds Use the NUMBER keypad to enter numerical values for menu adjustments when required Remote must be in the TV mode for it to control the TV Press TV on the remote to select TV mode Mini glossary MENU On screen displays you use to program the TV features SELECT Pressing the UP or DOWN arrow repeatedly will select or highlight menu options ADJ UST Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow to choose or change the selected menu option QUIT When finished with programming press QUIT to exit on screen menus and return to TV viewing 206 3481 PAGE 15 Front Panel Controls How to use your front control panel to operate the menus When using the on screen menus the buttons on the front panel
21. Entertainment Machine to turn itself off after a certain amount of time On Off Timer programs times for your TV to turn itself on and off Labels your channels with their network names ABC CBS HBO etc Turns the XDS program information feature on and off see description below Allows parents to block any program or A V source for up to 99 hours with the use of a password Demonstrates the on screen menus that control TV setup and operational features Customizes the sound to suit your room and taste Your options are Bass Treble Balance Audio Mode Front Surround SoundRite Speakers Adjusts your picture for any viewing situation Your options are Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp EZ Picture Controls the size and appearance of the PIP inset Your options are Color Tint Size Chooses from the available picture and sound sources the Main screen picture and PIP inset picture ON SCREEN DISPLAYS 19 19 19 26 Shows the current time channel video audio source and channel label if available If present indicates PIP is on Shows the current sound level If provided by broadcaster on currently selected channel may display some or all of the following information Program name length of program time left in program in hours and minutes and the Channel Time Audio display 206 3481 On Screen Displays The on screen status displays reveal the current status of your Entertainm
22. HE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU OWNER S RESPONSIBILITY Effective Warranty Date Warranty begins on the date of original consumer purchase For your convenience keep the dealer s dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date Operating Guide Read your Operating Guide carefully so that you will understand the operation of your set and how to adjust the customer controls Carry In Service Models under 21 diagonal U S A screen size must be taken to a Zenith authorized service center for warranty service and must be picked up by the owner Antenna Reception problems caused by inadequate home antenna or faulty antenna connections are the owner s responsibility Important Product Registration Please fill out and mail your Product Registration Card It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem that could affect you Warranty Service For warranty service information contact any Zenith authorized service center Parts and service labor that are Zenith s responsibility see above will be provided without charge Other service is at the owner s expense If you have any problem in obtaining satisfactory warranty service call or write the Zenith Response Center You must provide the model number serial number and date of purchase or date of original installation Before you
23. Multiple images or ghost shadows Check your antenna direction and or location e Make sure the wire from your antenna to your Entertainment Machine is properly connected Interference Sharp lines across The following may cause image problems or distortion the screen and poor sound Electrical appliances powerful lights cars trucks computers or portable phones medical equipment e If possible increase the distance between your Entertainment Machine and the offending appliance Or shut one of them off Normal picture but no sound Check volume levels Make sure the TV is not muted Try another channel The problem may be the broadcast not your Entertainment Machine Are the Audio A V cables properly installed No picture and poor sound Are you in TV or cable tuning mode and should be in the other Make sure output channels on all A V equipment are on the same channel 3 or 4 Check that all connections are tight No picture and no sound Is the AC power plugged in Check that your AC power outlet works Test it by plugging in something else or try another plug Make sure your brightness and audio controls are set properly Try another channel The problem may be with the broadcast No color but the sound is O K Check the color control in the Video menu Try another channel The problem may be with the broadcast The CC closed caption option may be in Text mode Select OFF in the Captions menu see page 22
24. PRG Programming mode key DEVI CE Infra red remote controllable electronic accessory equipment PAGE 38 206 3481 Amplifier Volume Override Control the volume on your home audio system without changing modes Find the code that operates your amplifier Test it to make sure it s the correct one by following the procedure in Programming Your Remote on the previous page l Program your audio system into the CABLE or one of the a available AUX modes Select the mode you want amplifier volume to appear 2 e g TV Press and hold PRG on your remote until the indicator light stays lit then release Press 4 9 9 then ENTER on the remote The indicator light will flash three times the code was accepted Audio system volume mute now appears in the mode selected Note You can also program Cable Box Volume and Mute control if available into your cable box mode CABLE or AUX mode by repeating the steps for programming on the previous page but entering 3 9 9 instead of a brand code then pressing ENTER To put everything back to normal reprogram the mode from Step 3 with the original brand code If you can t find the code for your amplifier use the Auto Find feature on page 41 Mini glossary AMPLI FI ER Audio device which sends sound to speakers like an Audio Tuner Receiver or Amplifier See Audio Tuners Amp list on page 43 CABLE BOX VOLUME MUTE Some cable boxes have volume controls
25. a feature which allows your Entertainment Machine to receive various closed caption and text options provided by broadcasters Availability and fuctionality of Caption Text is determined only by the broadcaster and may not be available Press MENU on the remote control repeatedly until the Setup menu appears Use the UP or DOWN arrow on the remote control to select Captions Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to choose any of the following options On Off or EZ Mute Captions When Muted Use the UP or DOWN arrow on the remote control to select Caption Text on your screen Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to choose one of the following options Caption 1 Caption 2 Caption 3 Caption 4 Text 1 Text 2 Text 3 or Text 4 Press QUIT to return to TV viewing Press CC to turn captions On Off or select EZ Mute Captions When Muted Captions come in handy when the television is on mute Standard closed captioning is available using the Caption 1 option Not all programming has closed captioning or text available even though 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 TEXT The term for the words that appear in a large black frame and almost cover the entire screen usually messages provided by the broadcaster PAGE 22 206
26. age With the remote control in hand press POWER to turn on your Entertainment Machine Press MENU repeatedly until the Setup menu appears Using the UP or DOWN arrow on the remote control select EZ Program on your screen Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to reach the EZ Program menu Using the UP or DOWN arrow choose either Off Air Antenna or Cable on your screen Note The option that is blinking is selected Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to begin the channel search When the search is complete press QUIT to return to TV viewing Note EZ Program finds channels being received by the TV tuner See page 17 for instructions on using the Cable Box or VQ tuners Cable will not work unless you subscribe to a cable service Mini glossary OFF AIR ANTENNA The device receiving the program signal broadcast over the air CABLE Your EZ Program selection if you subscribe to a cable service 206 3481 PAGE 13 Remote Key Functions in TV Mode 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 44 for remote key functions in the 6 additional programmable modes PRG PROGRAM Programs your remote to operate other products See page 38 FLASHBK FLASHBACK Return to the last channel viewed Selects AM PM in Clock Timer menus SURF Turns on and off custom channel selection mode When S
27. all jack Q Wack panel ye expanded view RF coaxial wire 75 0hm Antenna Cable With Cable Box Cable TV wal Cable box output vm switch 3 4 2 j TV back panel ld expanded view RF coaxial wire 75o0hm Antenna WD Cable CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your cable TV CATV stations 206 3375 Hook Up Antenna and a VCR Connect your off air antenna and VCR to your Entertainment Machine Hook up your Entertainment Machine see diagrams at right Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries back of g remote Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Go to page 13 to EZ Program your Entertainment Machine Remember to set the VCR output switch to channel 3 or 4 Use Video sources for better picture and sound Without A V cable hookup VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound 206 3481 Antenna Flat wire 300 ohm 300 75 ohm Adapter Typical TV back wy Variable Out CnC TV back panel expanded view Antenna VCR with Flat Wire Antenna Adapter 8 000 5s VCR back VCR back A V paneb In a tch S Audio Video Out RLOut Out RF coaxial wire 75o0hm not included Antenna Cable A V cables not included with TV VCR with Round Antenna Wire 8o00 s VCR back V
28. an be changed using the television the VCR or the cable box with advantages to each USING THE TELEVISION AS THE TUNER preserves all your channel labels not available on some models It also reduces the number of keys on the remote control you need to worry about One device one remote to learn USING THE VCR AS THE TUNER has the advantage of simplifying the recording process If the VCR is tuned to chan nel seven then the VCR will record channel seven USING THE CABLE BOX if you have one to change the stations sometimes has an advantage too especially if your cable provider requires you to use their cable box to descramble their stations Source The source button TV VCR Source on the remote switches between Video input and Antenna Cable input The Channel Time display will read Video in place of a channel number if A V inputs are selected as the picture source Antenna Cable Input This setting allows you to change cable or antenna channels and to view videocassettes on chan nel 3 or 4 in mono sound Video Input This setting allows stereo playback of videocassettes The television cannot change channels in the Video mode but the VCR can To view the current input source press ENTER on your remote The Channel Time display should appear in the upper right max hand corner of the screen If the display reads Video then the picture and sound source is connected to one set of the Audio Video input jacks
29. ay or choose a dif ferent channel on Antenna Cable Or hook up a cam corder and monitor that image for example an infant in another room or a child asleep in a nursery 206 3481 PAGE 35 PIP Operation How to use PIP s other features Press PIP to place the PIP inset on the main screen Press PIP again to remove the PIP inset With PIP inset on press SWAP to switch the Main screen picture to the PIP inset The PIP inset picture with sound will then appear on the main screen With PIP inset on press FREEZ to freeze the image in the PIP inset press FREEZ again to resume motion WITH PIP ON OPERATIONS PIP Swap Use the UP or DOWN arrow to switch the PIP inset image with the main picture Channels Press CHANNEL UP or DOWN to change channels in the PIP inset if the source for the PIP inset is Antenna Cable If the source is other equipment connected to the Video 1 or Video 2 jacks tune channels on that equipment PIP Inset Video Source Press TV VCR SOURCE to switch video sources for the PIP inset between Antenna Cable Video 1 or Video 2 Move PIP Inset around Screen Use the Up Down Left Right arrows to move the PIP inset to a different location on the main picture screen With PIP on press FREEZ the main picture image will be frozen and placed into the PIP inset Good for writing down phone num bers that appear on screen Mini glossary TUNER Any device that picks up broad
30. cast signals and turns them into picture and sound A V SOURCE Other equipment connected to the TV source inputs on the TV back connections panel Video 1 Video 2 S Video 1 or S Video 2 PAGE 36 1 Tuner 206 3481 A PIP Selecting Viewing Sources Choosing sources to watch for the Main picture and the PIP Inset picture Press PIP to place the PIP inset on the main screen Press TV VCR SOURCE to switch input source for the PIP inset Or go to the Source menu highlight PIP Source and use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to select a PIP inset source Highlight Main Source and use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to select a Main screen picture source For the Main Picture or PIP Sources you can use Antenna Cable Video 1 S Video 1 PIP Source Main Picture Source Video 2 S Video 2 can be Antenna Cable and can be Antenna Cable and any component connected to any component connected to Variable Out any set of audio video input any set of audio video input KOM jacks such as Video 1 Video jacks such as Video 1 Video S Video Video R Audio L Mono Co Antenna 2 S Video 1 S Video 2 etc 2 S Video 1 S Video 2 etc Cable Where sources are connected Camcorder You can use any input source for the PIP inset that is connected to the TV connections panel Antenna Cable Video 1 or Video 2 Note If you used the S Video 1 or the VCR S Video 2 input S VHS 1 or S VHS 2 will appear as available sources inst
31. clude additional restrictions from the Content Block menu See the Parental Control menu and submenus example on the next page Things to Consider before Setting Up Parental Control Determine which rating you consider acceptable to the viewer For example if you choose TV PG all more restrictive ratings will be automatically blocked the viewer will not be able to see TV PG TV 14 or TV MA rated programming Do you want to block the auxiliary video source entirely Blocks the signal sent by the equipment such as a VCR con nected to the TV Audio Video input jacks in the Aux Block option Or leave unblocked and have the restrictions you specified filter the content from the video source Block program Content based on individual parameters such as Strong Dialog Bad Language Sex Scenes Violence Scenes or Fantasy Violence Scenes in the Content BIk option How many hours do you want Parental Control to be active You can set the Hours option for up to 99 hours Select a secret password in the Set Password option Use the number keys on the remote Don t forget the password it is the only way you can access the Parental Control menu and change rating selections or turn Parental Control off Do you want Parental Control to be active all the time If not you can turn it on or off with the Lock On Off option You should set Parental Control viewing restrictions 29 If you choose to leave the Aux inputs unblocked the rat f
32. correspond to the remote control buttons as follows CHANNEL Select Up Down VOLUME Adjust Left Right To access the on screen menus press MENU Pressing MENU repeatedly will cycle through the available menus Once the menu you want appears SELECT the feature you want to change using the DOWN or UP arrow Channel buttons Typical 6 Button Panel ADJ UST or change the selected feature using menu Wchannel A volume power the LEFT or RIGHT Volume buttons O Note If the feature you want to change requires you to enter numerical values use the remote control Menus disappear after fifteen seconds To get them back press MENU again If you ve lost your remote you can get a new one by calling 1 800 255 6790 to purchase a replace ment pe enter lt gt select menu v volume a v channel a sat eee PAGE 16 206 3481 Basic TV Operation Tuners Sources Basic operating information and using your Entertainment Machine with other equipment Turn on the TV and other equipment Select your picture and sound source See information on tuners and picture sources below Adjust controls for picture Video and sound Audio See the on screen menus displays beginning on page 18 and 19 for instructions on personalizing the features of your Entertainment Machine There are a number of ways you can choose to integrate your Entertainment Machine with the rest of your audio video equipment Channels c
33. e loosens A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not 2 included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine TV back panel expanded view RF coaxial wire 4 75 ohm Antenna aC Cable Mini glossary 75 OHM RF CABLE 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 jack on the back of your TV 300 75 OHM ADAPTER A small device that connects a two wire 300 ohm antenna to a 75 ohm RF jack They are usually about an inch long with two screws on one end and a round opening with a wire sticking out on the other end 206 3375 PAGE 7 Hook Up Cable Service CATV Connect Cable service to your Entertainment Machine Hook up your Entertainment Machine see diagrams at right Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries back of S E gt remote Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Go to page 13 to EZ Program your Entertainment Machine If you re using a cable box leave your TV on channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to change channels Remember to set the cable box output switch to channel 3 or 4 If you re using a cable box EZ Program page 13 might only find the channel your cable service is on usually channel 3 or 4 Don t worry that s all you need Mini glossary Without Cable Box Cable TV w
34. ead of Video 1 or Video 2 If no equipment is connected to a source you select S Video VCR for the PIP inset or if it is turned Off the PIP inset will be black DVD Player Other Typical Component Sources 206 3481 1 Tuner PAGE 37 Programming the Remote Set up your remote to operate other brand name devices Indicator Light Turn on the device you want to program On the chart on page 42 43 find the type of device you re EB O Y ED programming and then find the brand name Make a note of the three number code you ll need it soon Press and hold PRG It s recessed so it doesn t get pushed accidentally Use a small blunt object When the indicator light turns on you can release PRG Push the key name with the type of device you re program ming VCR CABLE AUX TV Using the NUMBER keypad enter the three number code you found on page 42 43 Press ENTER to save the code The indicator light will flash 3 times then turn off to indicate the code is valid Point the remote at the device and push POWER It should turn off If not try the other codes listed and continue from step three 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 work up to 7 different devices Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control Mini glossary PROGRAMMI NG Procedure to set up remote to operate other equipment
35. ed as determined by the Zenith service center as a result of manufacturing defects New or remanufactured replacements for factory defective parts will be supplied by a Zenith authorized service center for one year from effective war ranty date color picture tube two years Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period Home Service Warranty service for 21 diagonal U S A or larger screen size models is provided in the home in most cases Some repairs may require the unit to be taken by the servicer to the repair facility and returned at no additional charge Not Covered This warranty covers manufacturing defects and does not cover installation adjustment of customer controls in the home installation or repair of home antenna systems cable converters or cable company supplied equipment it also does not cover damage due to misuse abuse negligence acts of God or other causes beyond the control of Zenith Any alteration of the product voids this warranty in its entirety THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MER CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ZENITH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDEN TAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMI TATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR T
36. ent Machine Channel Time Display Press ENTER on the remote control to view the Channel Time and audio signal display Mute Displays Press MUTE on the remote control to quiet the sound Soft Mute Press MUTE a second time to remove the sound entirely Mute Press MUTE a third time to restore the sound Surf Channel Selection Mode Displays Press SURF on the remote control to turn on Surf s Up Surf channel selection mode Press SURF again to return to normal channel selection mode No Surfing 8 Volume Display Press VOLUME LEFT or RIGHT on the remote control to view the sound status display gt Sleep Timer Display Press TIMER on the remote control to view the ge Sisesti Sleep Timer Status Display Press TIMER repeat C P edly to set the amount of time before the TV automatically turns itself off Remove On Screen Displays and Menus Press QUIT to remove displays and return to TV viewing or wait a few moments and the dis plays will disappear from the screen 206 3481 PAGE 19 Add Del Surf Menu Customize your channel selection Setup Menu EZ Program Add Del Surf Ch 9 Added EZ Clock Captions Caption Text Language Press MENU repeatedly on the remote until the Setup menu appears Select the Add Delete Surf option with the UP or DOWN arrow Using either the NUMBER keypad and ENTER
37. es menu Off EZ Demo will not be active Press QUIT to return to regular TV viewing Even if the TV is turned off the EZ Demo feature will ON continue to operate when the TV is turned on again The onl way to turn EZ Demo off is to select he Sp Off in ecial Features menu Mini glossary EZ DEMO Feature provides an automatic demonstration of the on screen menus on your Entertainment Machine View and learn what features are available to you as EZ Demo cycles through the on screen menus PAGE 30 206 3481 Audio Menu Personalize the sound coming from your Entertainment Machine Press MENU repeatedly on the remote control until the Audio menu appears Using the UP or DOWN arrow on the remote control select the setting you want to change Choose from Bass ncrease decrease lower end sounds Treble ncrease decrease higher end sounds Balance Allows you to put the sound more to the left or right channel Audio Mode Choose sound stereo mono 2nd Audio SAP Front Surr Turn the front surround sound speakers on or off EZ SoundRite Scans for changes in sound level during com mercials then adjusts the sound to match your current level Speakers Turn the regular speakers on or off EZ Sound Choose from Custom Normal Stadium News Music or Theater Normal resets all audio settings to original levels Press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to change the option you have selected or
38. g appears when you press ENTER or change to a different channel that also has a channel label a convenient way to know which network you are viewing Some broadcasters provide their own channel labels Channel Labels do not appear for video sources Mini glossary This label indicates that your TV will accept the original broadcast label This label will block all labeling PAGE 26 206 3481 XDS Display Menu Use the Extended Data Service to show in depth program information C N Rating Ch aS aly X P E Es TV 14 Stereo PIP Ch 30 ABC Special Features EZ Timer Ch Labels XDS Display NOVA Parental Ctrl EZ Demo Length 01 00 Time Left 00 45 N Typical XDS Display with PIP active Press MENU on the remote repeatedly until the Special Features menu appears Highlight the XDS Display option using the Select UP or DOWN arrow Use either the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to specify On or Off On XDS Display will appear as channels are changed Off XDS Display will not appear when channels are changed Press QUIT to return to TV viewing At this printing XDS data is only being provided by some broadcasting stations and as a result is only available on some channels Even though XDS data may be present it may not be available during commercial or network breaks Mini glossary XDS Extended Data Service if provided by the broadcaster
39. hould be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 17 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 18 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 19 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 20 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servic ing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a If the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product 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 e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinc
40. indicator light will turn off while the POWER key is pressed Allow a second to pass then push the POWER key again Repeat until the device turns off Push ENTER to save the code The indicator light will flash 3 times and then turn off Press POWER to turn the device back on You can quickly get out of Auto Find by pressing PRG If the indicator light stays on while you press Power instead of turn ing off all the codes have been tried and your device can t be con trolled Mini glossary AUTO FIND Another way of finding a brand code for controlling auxiliary equipment such as a VCR DVD player etc that is not available through the regular remote brand code programming method 206 3481 PAGE 41 Programming Codes Find the codes you need to program your remote On this page TVs and VCRs Bell amp Howell Broksonic Candle Centurion Citizen Contec Coronado Curtis Mathes Daewoo Daewoo TV VCR Daytron Elektra Emerson Emerson TV VCR Audio Dynamics Bell amp Howell Broksonic Curtis Mathes Daewoo PAGE 42 Funai TV VCR 154 General Electric 106 116 Goldstar 103 147 Goldstar TV VCR 153 Hitachi 102 163 104 117 General Electric 214 Goldstar 209 Go Video 256 Hitachi 215 nstant Replay 214 214 227 202 258 202 239 209 agnavox 207 arantz 207 209 206 231 204 264 ontgomery Ward 208 219 ulti Tech
41. jusqu au fond NOTE TO CABLE TV INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electric Code U S A The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of the cable entry as practical REGULATORY INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Gass B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures gt Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult
42. le for your home to be using an antenna Cable Box operating mode on the remote Programming provided by a cable company A form of subtitling that writes out the dia log for your program Remove channels that you don t watch from the channels found by EZ Program A small picture on your screen representing a function or menu item Refers to the jack that receives a signal into the TV VCR or other A V device A connection on the back of a TV VCR or other A V device This includes the RF jack that is threaded with a place for a small wire in the center and the Audio Video jacks that have a bigger opening and are color coded The equipment that the remote control is currently controlling TV VCR Cable etc is the remote s operating mode MONO SOUND OHM RF CABLE OUTPUT PIP SECOND AUDIO PROGRAMMING SAP SIGNAL SOURCE STEREO SOUND Mono monaural sound is one channel of sound On more than one speaker all the speakers play the same audio 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 large threaded jack on the back of your TV Refers to the jack that sends a signal out of a VCR DVD or other A V device This is the most common way to refer to the Picture in Picture PIP option Second Audio Programming SAP is another separate audio channel availab
43. le with some programming Choosing 2nd Audio SAP often refers to listening to audio in another language such as Spanish or French Picture and sound traveling through cable or over the air to your television screen The term for the equipment or connection that provides audio and video picture and sound to your Entertainment Machine VCR DVD players or Cable Boxes are exam ples of sources Stereo Stereophonic sound refers to audio that s divided into right and left sides or channels Use the Surf feature to create a special list of your favorite channels You can access the Surf channels by pushing SURF on the remote Device that picks up broadcast signals and turns them into picture and sound 206 3481 Recommended Video Accessories INDOOR AMPLIFIED ANTENNA Receive Local programming NOT available on your Satellite sys tem Perfect backup antenna for cable outages Enhanced quality picture and stereo sound in weak signal areas e Amplified VHF UHF FM Antenna includes 4 feet of 75 ohm cable for easy hookup 45775 ONLY 34 95 Siri muun TELEVISION WALL MOUNTS Set up your game room or spare room in style Sturdy black wall mounts keep the TV off your furniture and in easy view All mounts have 90 degree a d 10 d ore tilt ages e ALGW27 fits most 25 to 27 TVs ONLY 59 99 e ALGW20 fits most 19 and 20 TVs ONL TETY ALGw13 fits most 13 Televisions ONLY 3
44. machine numbers B27A34Z B32A34Z B36A34Z zenith Ss hookup directory page 6 z our on screen menus page 18 Z glossary page 48 operating guide warranty RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER Now while you can see it The model and serial number of your new TV are located on the back of the TV cabinet For your future convenience we suggest that your record these numbers here MODEL NO WARNING RIS ELECTRIC SHO EN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSI DE 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 enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE POWER CORD POLARIZATION CAUTION To Prevent Electric Shock Match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser
45. may show some or all of the following information Channel Time Audio display Network label if present Title of program Length of program in hours and minutes and the Time remaining on the program in hours and minutes and If PIP is active the PIP channel number 206 3481 PAGE 27 Parental Control This optional feature can be used to block undesirable programming from appearing on your TV Parental Control offers the user a wide variety of options and settings that restrict or block the programming that can appear on the TV Parental control allows the user the capability of defining which program rating they consider accept able to the younger or more sensitive viewer It can be preset and turned either on or off by the user who specifies the secret 4 number code the password The number of hours blocked are specified For complete coverage General Audience and Children viewer blocks should both be programmed into the TV s memory Viewer ratings are specified for both TV and the motion picture industry both rating systems can be used The ratings are based mainly on the ages of children Overview To insure complete coverage for all TV programs movies and regular TV shows choose a rating for MPAA from the selec tions below AND choose ratings from the TV Parental Guidelines Rating System on the next page using the Age Block option for General Audiences and for Children In addition to those you may wish to in
46. ment has been turned on Make sure that the connections are secure on the back of your TV and on the source equipment Check to see if all the connections are secure Look in the Audio mode menu to see if all the settings are correct You might want to adjust the PIP picture settings under the PIP menu Check that all the wires are connected properly PIP source turned on Look to see if the TV VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected Look to see if the TV VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected EZ Demo feature is operating Turn EZ Demo off in the Special Features menu PAGE 47 Glossary A list of definitions for some of the words found in this guide A V CABLES A V DEVICE ADD AMPLIFIER ANTENNA CABLE CABLE SERVICE CAPTI ONS TEXT DELETE ICON INPUT J ACK PAGE 48 Audio and Video cables Three cables bunched together Right audio red Left audio white and Video yellow A V cables are used for stereo playback of video cassettes and for higher quality picture and sound from other A V devices Equipment that produces picture and sound VCR DVD cable box or television Includes channels that you want to watch in addition to the channels found by EZ Program An external device that amplifies sound from a television CD player VCR DVD etc The physical receiver of television signals sent over the air A large metal piece of equipment does not always have to be visi b
47. o Cable A V cables not included with TV TV back panel expanded view Cable TV With Cable Box wall jack e e VCR back e In Cable box Out output 4 switch 3 4 Typical TV back RF coaxial wire 75 ohm not included with TV VCR back A V panel w Audio Video R L Out Out Variable Out f 4 S Video Video R Audio L Mono 4 Antenna Qa Ve Cable A V cables not included with TV TV back panel expanded view 206 3481 Super VHS VCR DVD Player Connecting a S VHS VCR or DVD player to your Entertainment Machine Super VHS VCR Attach to cable wall jack Locate the Ant In jack on the back of cable box ot your S VHS VCR Connect the cable line p antenna coming from your wall directly to Z this jack Now locate the Out to TV jack Connect a cable from the Out to TV jack to the Antenna Cable jack on the back of your TV DVD Player Find the audio and S Video jacks on the Jacks back of your S VHS VCR and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment es not included with TV DVD Digital Video Disk Player Simply connect the S Video Audio out on the DVD to the S VHS 1 R L Audio or S VHS 2 R L Audio In ae on the TV Use Video Audio sources for better picture and sound To use with PIP go to the Source Menu page 34 and choose the jack you
48. or General Audiences and for Children both ings you specify will still restrict the programming content should be active at the same time that appears from the video sources Simply specifying one content block such as Sex You cannot disable Parental Control by disconnecting the TV Scenes will not automatically block another content from power Block hours will automatically reset to the orig in the programs from appearing inal block time setting specified if power is disconnected Mini glossary MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA MPAA RATING SYSTEM General Audiences Content not offensive to most viewers PG Parental Guidance Content is such that parents may not want their children to view the program Suggested PG 13 Parental Guidance Program is inappropriate for preteens with a greater degree of offensive material Suggested than a PG rated program R Restricted viewing Not for children under age 17 Strong elements of sex and or violence NC 17 Restricted Viewing Not for children under age 17 under any circumstances Strong sexual content X Hard Core Films Same as NC 17 rating Note Zenith Electronics Corporation is not liable for any program content that appears when using this rating system as always user discretion is advised PAGE 28 206 3481 Setting Up Parental Control After you have read the preceding page follow instructions below to set up and activate Parental Control Gann oae Special
49. our picture e Sharpness Raise or lower the definition of the picture The lower the level the softer the image will appear Color Temp Adjust the color qualities of the entire picture at once options are warm and cool e EZ Picture Choose appropriate viewing setting based on EBD 5 the video image provided options are Custom Normal ED lt Movie Digital Preset Video Game Sports Weak Signal or Night Time Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to adjust the option you have selected Press QUIT to return to TV viewing Mini glossary Custom The settings you change to your personal preferences Normal Select this option to reset the video menu settings to their original levels Digital Preset Use this setting when viewing images provided by digital equipment Night Time Select this setting when you are viewing the TV in dimmed room light PAGE 32 206 3481 PIP Picture in Picture Menu Customize your PIP Inset picture PIP Menu 206 3481 Color Tint Size Press MENU repeatedly on the remote control until the PIP features menu appears Use the UP or DOWN arrow on the remote control to select an option on your screen Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to change the option e Color Adjusts the color of the PIP inset e Tint Adjusts the relative amounts of the red and green in the picture e Size Increases or decreases the size of the PIP inset Press QUIT to return to
50. rnings on the product and in the operating instruc tions should be adhered to 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning 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 7 Accessories 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 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 combination to overturn VAT PORTABLE CART WARNING 206 3481 9 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Ventilation 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 openings should never be blocked b
51. t change in performance 21 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 22 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition 23 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 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 206 3481 Table Of Contents Turn to the next page to begin your TV setup Safety Warnings Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Step 1 Hook Up TV Hookup Directory TV and other Equipment Hookups Antenna 7 Cable service 8 Antenna with VCR 9 Cable service with VCR 10 Super VHS VCR Digital Video Disk Player 11 Audio Equipment Stereo 12 Step 2 Channel Search and Reception Setup EZ Program 13 Select Antenna or cable service and perform channel search Remote Control TV Mode Key Functions Remote On Screen Menu Operation Front Panel Controls Basic TV Operation Tuners and Picture Sources On Screen Menus Displays Over
52. tent means the broadcast does not contain any rating information Menu Key Left Arrow Removes all menus from screen Right Arrow Down Arrow Mini glossary TV PARENTAL GUIDELINE RATING SYSTEM TV G General Audience Considered suitable for all audiences children may watch unattended TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested Unsuitable for younger children may contain Suggestive Dialog Bad Language Sex and Violence Scenes Tv 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Unsuitable for children under 14 may contain Strong Dialog Bad Language Sex and Violence Scenes TV MA Mature Audience Only CHILDREN S CLASSIFICATIONS Tv Y Adults only may contain Strong Dialog Bad Language Sex and Violence Scenes Children Considered suitable for all children under 7 years old Tv Y7 Children 7 and over Considered suitable for children over 7 may contain Fantasy Violence Scenes 206 3481 EZ Demo Menu i S o e a S Your Entertainment Machine can show you the menus Special available Features EZ Timer Ch Labels XDS Display Parental Ctrl EZ Demo Press MENU repeatedly on the remote control until the Special Features menu appears Use the Up or Down arrow on the remote control to select EZ DEMO on your screen Press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to choose either On EZ Demo will continue to operate even if the TV is turned off and on again until it is turned off in the Special Featur
53. 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 Entertainment Machine is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation Copyright 1999 Zenith Electronics Corporation PAGE 2 B WARN DV 2 12 98 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 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 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 wa
54. ull out the plug before you begin any cleaning Screen Cleaning 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 Make sure the excess water is off the screen and then let it air dry before you turn on your Entertainment Machine Cabinet Cleaning 1 Use a soft cloth with a mild soap solution to wipe the cabinet 2 Rinse the cloth and wipe the cabinet again 3 Let the cabinet air dry before turning your Entertainment Machine on Wood Cabinet Use a quality wood cleaner and polish This will protect the Entertainment Machine from dirt and dust as well as keep the cabinet looking new Extended Absence If you leave your Entertainment Machine dormant for a long time such as a vacation it s a good idea to unplug the power to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges If you use an off air antenna you may also want to disconnect it from the back of your TV before leaving If you unplug your Zenith Entertainment Machine you may have to reset the clock using the Clock Set menu described earlier See page 21 206 3375 PAGE 45 Trouble Shooting Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS Snowy picture and poor sound Check your antenna connection or location
55. unding 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 discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Example of Grounding According to National Electrical Code Instructions Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductor A x NEC Section 810 21 Electric Service Equipment Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H NEC National Electrical Code 15 Lightning For added protection for this product receiver during 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 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 s
56. urf mode is active CHANNEL Up Down keys Surf through the channels you ve selected CHANNEL UP DOWN Flip through available channels Shows the Channel Time display Press after channel num bers for instant selection LEFT RIGHT ARROWS The Left Right arrows adjust options MENU Shows on screen menus for TV mode See page 18 PIP FEATURES oet For PIP Picture in Picture Operation See page 36 Displays the Sleep Timer Menu See Timer Setup on page 24 for more information Keys dedicated to VCR functions ex will still operate your VCR while the remote is in TV mode PAGE 14 DOO E FSS Sa remote control part number MBR3457Z 124 233 01 Turns TV On or Off LED INDICATOR LIGHT Lights when keys are pressed CABLE VCR AUX TV Selects remote operating mode MUTE Turns sound Off and On while the picture remains Press once to quiet sound press again to mute press again to restore sound VOLUME LEFT RIGHT Adjusts the sound levels on your Entertainment Machine NUMBER KEYPAD Selects channels directly and enters numeric values for some options UP DOWN ARROWS The Up Down arrows select options QUIT Removes on screen display from view If no display is on switches Surround sound feature On and Off on some TVs CC CLOSED CAPTIONING Displays the closed caption menu TV VCR SOURC
57. ve con 5S Yeo TE Video RN ero Antenna nected your S VHS S VHS 1 2 as the Qs WO Cable Main or PIP source Mini glossary SUPER S VHS VCR Provides higher quality picture and sound than ordinary VCRs when connected to the S Video in jacks DVD PLAYER Digital Video Disks use the S Video in jacks to provide the highest quality reproduction available from this technology 206 3481 PAGE 11 Audio Hookups Get the best sound possible from your Entertainment Machine Before you begin plugging in your stereo system it s a good idea to put it in its approximate place first That way you know how much wire you have or will need Locate the jacks marked Variable Out These are for the stereo system Connect the stereo re system s cables according to their color red is the right channel white the left to these jacks Variable Out A o R Audioi L S Video Video pR nual L ut Antenna O cate AIV cables not included with TV Stereo System PAGE 12 206 3481 EZ Program Channel Search a 5 Use EZ Program to automatically find and store in the TV s memory all the channels in your area Select Setup Menu EZ Program lt gt To Program a A Doi Add Del Surf Antenna if you receive off air signal reception Ae Cl ck Cable if you subscribe to a cable service Captions Caption Text Langu
58. view On Screen Displays Step 3 Customize Your TV s Features Setup Menu Starts with page 13 EZ Program Add Del Surf EZ Clock Captions Caption Text Language Special Features Menu EZ Timer Setup Sleep Timer On and Off Time On Off Timer Channel Labels XDS Display Parental Control 28 EZ Demo On screen menus overview Audio Menu Bass Treble Balance Audio Mode Front Surround EZ Sound Rite Speakers EZ Sound Video Menu 32 Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp EZ Picture PIP Menu 33 Color Tint Size Source Menu Main Screen Picture PIP Inset Picture PIP Picture in Picture 35 36 Overview and Operation Remote Control Programming 38 Maintenance Trouble Shooting 46 Glossary Zenith Accessory Products Warranty Inside Back Cover Back Cover EZ Features are designed to make your viewing experience less work EZ Clock EZ Demo EZ Mute EZ Picture Sets the clock manually or automatically Shows menus and displays on this TV Turns sound off while picture remains Customizes video level settings EZ Program Finds the channels in your area automatically EZ Sound Adjusts sound output to match the broadcasting source EZ SoundRite Maintains and even sound level EZ Timer Sets times to turn the TV on and off Note Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice 206 3481 Hookup Directory This page directs you to the appropriate page for hook
59. y 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 11 Power Sources 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 battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 12 Line Cord Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized 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 try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 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 attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Continued on next page PAGE 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Continued from previous page 14 Outdoor Antenna Gro
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