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Zenith D27D51 27" TV

1. HD RGB INPUT HD IN DVD IN VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN Connect HD RGB output Connect your high Connect your DVD Connect your Audio Video or to this connector definition equipment to player to these jacks S Video equipment to these See page 14 these jacks See page 12 jacks See page 13 See pages 9 10 11 VIDEO R L AUDIO OUT Use these output jacks to connect external audio video equipment See page 15 206 3594 Hook Up an Off Air Antenna Connect an off air antenna Locate the Antenna Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine Connect the wire that runs from the wall directly to this jack according to one of the diagrams to the right Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries Back of Remote Plug in your TV Do not plug it into an outlet controlled by a switch Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on standard household current 120 volt 60 Hertz AC Do not attempt to operate it on DC power 120 VAC If you have a 75 ohm RF cable then you don t need any adapters A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with the TV Mini glossary 75 OHM RF CABLE Typical TV Back Antenna r ANTENNA CABLE manng DJ DN 300 75 ohm Adapter Antenna ld I I I ANTENNA y CABLE RF Coaxial Wire 750hm The wire that comes from an off air antenna or cable service provider Each end looks like a hex sh
2. Choose On to make timer s work Set clock Clock is set or sets itself to Wrong Time Clock time is wrong e Wrong Time Zone e Daylight Savings Time wrong e Time does not set automatically e Auto Clock doesn t work Picture Viewing Problems Image looks wrong Reset to your time zone If not observed in your area set to Off Set clock manually Turn Auto Clock option Off in menu set clock manually e Wrong Video Menu Aspect Ratio Snowy or Poor Picture e TV VCR button set wrong Wrong tuning mode Wrong output channels selected e Loose connection Picture has a big black box on it but the sound is 0 K e Caption Text mode turned on No picture AC power not plugged in AC power outlet doesn t work e Menu options set wrong Broadcast problem PAGE 54 e Wrong Ant connection Location Use correct aspect ratio for source s image Move antenna check connection location Check cable input Set TV VCR button on your VCR correctly 9 10 11 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 9 10 11 Check that all connections are tight The CC closed caption option may be in Text 1 2 3 or 4 mode Select Caption 1 or OFF in the Caption Text menu 25 Plug AC power cord in 7 Check that your AC power outlet works Test it
3. As indicated on the menu use FLASHBK to set AM or PM EZ Clock Menu Options Manual Mode User sets the EZ Clock options e Clock Mode Auto Manual e Time Set Highlight Time Set press the right arrow Set hours minutes using the NUMBER keypad or the left right arrow keys Use Flashbk for AM PM Automatic Mode TV sets the clock but the user can enter the menus and make custom changes if needed e Time Zone Auto Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Press QUIT to return to TV viewing The On Off timers will not work until the Clock on your television has been set e Daylight Savings Auto Off On TIME HOURS Mini glossary A four number figure broken down into hours and minutes first two numbers are hours last two numbers are minutes First two numbers entered when setting the clock MINUTES Second two numbers entered when setting the clock FLASHBK Use to choose AM or PM when setting time PAGE 24 Language Source Menu Background CENTER Next MENU Back CE a S 206 3594 Captions Caption Text EZ Program Setup EZ Program v Caption 1 Turn on Closed Add Del Surf Add Del Surf Caption 2 Captioning or O EZ Clock LAvideo EZ Clock Caption 3 Captions when Captions off Captions Caption 4 c Audi see a Caption Text yon we Caption Text Text 1 Captions or Text Lock option Language EZ Mute R Loc
4. Parental Control Menu 32 33 34 Restricts viewer programming Special Menu EZ Timer Sleep Timer EZ Timer On Off Timer Functions Channel Labels XDS Display PIP Menu Setup PIP picture appearance Source Sense Source Hookup Options EZ Demo On screen menus overview PIP Picture in Picture Remote Control Programming Set up remote to operate other devices Amplifier Volume Override Aux 1 2 3 AutoFind Programming Product Brand Codes Remote Modes Key Functions Maintenance Troubleshooting Glossary Notes Recommended Accessories Zenith Warranty Note Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice 206 3594 Source Connection Panel Overview To hook up source equipment see below and also refer to the Table of Contents on page 5 shows pages to go to for equipment hookup options Also TV Back see the front connections panel source s hookup options on page 16 After you have finished hooking up your source J equipment go to page 18 and use P a Vor EZ Program to search for and find ae a as all the available channels in S VIDEO 1 y VIDEO 2 MONITOR N your area HD IN DVD I i a bane KODI MODIN Pr Pr or Po L PL CD CABLE CB PQ RG Ie e VIDEO VIDEO O9 O9 AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO ANTENNA CABLE L L TOD L Use to hookup your MON antenna or cable system 0 MONO See pages 7 8 9 10 11
5. TV s memory all the channels in your area AV Move ENTER Next MENU Back Press MENU if not selected use the Up Down arrow to choose Setup Menu then press ENTER i Using the Up or Down arrow on the remote control select EZ C Gp Program on your screen then press ENTER sur Fiasuek mute Using the Up or Down arrow select either Cable TV or Air Antenna on your screen Press ENTER to begin the channel search Gs When the channel search is complete press MENU repeatedly until all menus are removed or press QUIT Cm 3 GD QD EZ Program finds channels being received by the TV tuner Cable will not work unless you subscribe to a cable service SCA ela Mini glossary wA Air Antenna The device receiving the program signal sent over the air Cable TV Your EZ Program selection if you subscribe to a cable service 206 3594 PAGE 18 On Screen Menu Operation Use the remote to access the on screen menus amp Setup R Lock EZ Program Add Del Surf EZ Clock Captions Caption Text Language Source Menu Audio S Special When selected words and values change to a gold color Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp Advanced EZ Picture Special Background Main TV Features Menu AY Move ENTER Next MENU Back Video
6. Advanced EZ Picture CENTER Next MENU Back O D w GD GD PAGE 29 Video Advanced Options Sub Menu Contrast Natty 7 View Use the Video Brightness Aspect Ratio v Normal menu to i Color E vidco 16 9 customize Tint a ICCC o WideScreen the picture Sharpness B Audio appearance Color Temp to your Advanced rejerence x pref Special EZ Picture special AY Move ENTER Next MENU Back With the Video menu option selected press ENTER Use the Up Down arrow to select Advanced then press ENTER 5 Your options are D e Z View Can be turned on and off to change the appearance of the picture to your preference e Aspect Ratio Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source s image Normal 16 9 WideScreen Using the Up Down arrow choose Aspect Ratio on the menu or choose another option then press ENTER Using the Up Down arrow change the Aspect Ratio to the correct video proportion Normal 16 9 or WideScreen Press QUIT to return to TV viewing or press MENU and repeat from step two to set the other menu options GHD Criw D Mini glossary NORMAL Standard 4 x 3 almost square like picture proportion used for most TV formats O Z2 16X9 Wider than normal picture format
7. Don t worry that s all RF Coaxial Wire you need 750hm 206 3489 0 Hook Up an Off Air Antenna and VCR Connect your off air antenna and VCR to your Entertainment Machine Locate the Antenna In jack on the back of the VCR Connect the wire that runs from the antenna accord ing to the diagram to the right Make any other con nections as necessary Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries Back of Remote Plug in the TV Do not plug it into an outlet con trolled by a switch The TV is designed to operate on standard current 120 volt 60 Hertz AC Do not attempt to operate it on DC power 120 VAC 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 206 3594 videocassettes in stereo sound T RF Coaxial Round Wire 750hm Typical Antennas Flat or Round Wire Flat Wire 300 ohm Na sy VCR Back AV Pane Da a ANTENNA CABLE VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 VIDEO MONITOR OUTPUT Connect your VCR to the Video 1 or Video 2 set of input jacks Hook Up Cable Service CATV and VCR Typical Cable TV Wall Jack Connect Cable service and a VCR to the TV s VCR Back m Cable Box gt output 4 swi t Out tch 34 VCR Back AV Panel Locate the Antenn
8. ENTER Use the Up Down arrow to select the XDS DISPLAY option then o press ENTER Ga Use the Up Down arrow to choose On or Off sur Gasne Cure On XDS Display will appear as channels are changed or ENTER is pressed Off XDS Display will not appear Press QUIT to remove the menu and return to TV viewing At this printing XDS data may only be provided by some broadcasting stations and as a result may only be available on some channels Even though XDS data may be present it may not be available during 1 2 33 commercial or network breaks 1 5 Extended Data Service If provided by the broadcaster may show some Ge D or all of the following information Channel Time Audio display Network label if present Title of program Length of program in hours and minutes Time remaining on the program in hours and minutes Program content rating and if PIP is active the PIP Doou channel number PAGE 38 206 3594 PIP Inset Picture Adjustments EZ Timer Contrast Set the PIP CH Labels Brightness inset picture i XDS Display Color appearance Tint TOOT OO options to your Source ee Size personal viewing R Ma am EZ Demo preferences Sepecia AY Move ENTER Next MENU Back Press MENU Use the Up Down arrow to select the SPECIAL menu press ENTER eo Crowen Use the Up Down arrow to select the PIP Menu option then 9 press ENTER Yo
9. Marantz Optimus Panasonic Optimus Panasonic Sierra I Sierra II Sierra IIT Toshiba Zenith Phillips Pioneer Quasar 433 434 Radio Shack Toshiba Uniden United Zenith Drake 330 Zenith Satellite 328 351 378 500 433 434 Soundesign 435 944 Sylvania Technics Toshiba 4 941 942 460 461 498 901 902 Zenith CD Recorder 415 443 444 445 461 498 901 902 485 907 Soundesign Techniques Toshiba 917 918 460 461 498 901 902 489 490 492 206 3594 Remote Key Functions By Mode A complete list of key functions for your remote control KEY NAME POWER CABLE VCR AUX TV SURF FLASHBK MUTE CHANNEL UP CHANNEL DN VOLUME RIGHT VOLUME LEFT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 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 206 3594 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 Tim
10. Menu Press MENU on the remote control Use the Up or Down direc tional arrow to select or highlight change the text color to gold the name of one of the five main menus on your screen like the VIDEO menu then press ENTER Use the Up or Down directional arrow to highlight an option like CONTRAST then press ENTER You can select other menu options like COLOR TEMP by pressing the UP or DOWN direc tional arrow repeatedly Once the option is selected in this case CONTRAST use the RIGHT or LEFT directional arrow to adjust the setting the larg er the number the more contrast the lower the number the less contrast in the picture Note Some menu options use a checkmark to indicate setting see page 19 1 2 ENTER You can adjust the other menu options using the above proce dure or if you are done changing the menu option settings a 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 original menu etc Use the number keypad to enter numerical values when required Mini glossary MENU On screen displays used to set up and operate TV features ENTER Action key used to make changes on the menus UP DOWN Menu UP or DOWN directional arrows used to select or highlight and choose menu options LEFT
11. PIP Source Choose the picture and sound you want to see and hear for the main screen and PIP inset Antenna Video 1 v Video 2 F Video DVD HD HD RGB AY Move CENTER Next MENU Back Using SOURCE to Choose Viewing Sources Press SOURCE repeatedly to scroll through the available sources Antenna Video 1 Video 2 F Video DVD HD HD RGB Note See page 40 for source sensing options ED a GD sur wenn Selecting Sources with the Menus Press MENU to show the menus on screen Use the Up Down arrow to select the SETUP MENU option then press ENTER Use the Up Down arrow to select the Source Menu then press ENTER Use MENU to go backward as needed Use the Up Down arrow to move the checkmark and select Antenna or one of the other available sources then press ENTER After you have selected viewing sources for the Main picture and PIP inset press QUIT to remove menus and return to TV viewing 2 3 4 See the Source Sense feature on page 40 Your TV can be set up to show what sources are connected eee ol ae If S Video sources are connected they will appear on the Source menu as S Video 1 2 etc Be sure to use the Video menu to change the Aspect Ratio as needed when using sources which have different picture proportions for the main screen DVD HD and HD RGB sources are not available for the PIP inset and cannot be swapp
12. RIGHT Menu LEFT or RIGHT directional arrows used to adjust some menu settings QUIT Exits menus and removes on screen displays 206 3594 PAGE 19 On Screen Menus Overview Descriptions of the menus and displays Using MENU the Up Down arrows and the ENTER key and the other keys indicated on the remote the user can access the menus and displays described below PAGE 20 EZ Program Add Del Surf EZ Clock Captions Caption Text Language Source Menu Background v Cable TV Air Antenna Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp Advanced EZ Picture Treble Balance Audio Mode EZ Bass Front Surr EZ Soundrite Speakers EZ Sound ON SCREEN MENUS SETUP 18 Sets the TV up and adjusts the basic features EZ Program 18 Automatically finds and stores active channels you tune to by using Channel Up Down Add Del Surf 23 Choose which channels will appear when using Channel Up Down Adds favorite channels to Surf channel list EZ Clock 24 Sets the TV s clock Captions 25 Turns closed captioning On Off or set it to come on when the television sound is muted Caption Text 25 Chooses a captioning or text option Language 26 Chooses the language you want the on screen menus to appear in Source Menu 27 Selects which picture and sound will appear on your TV Background 28 Adds or
13. Televisions ONLY 39 99 Available in White just add WH to part number e g ALGW27 WH FoR ALL ORDERS ADD 6 95 SHIPPING amp HANDLING o ZENITH 5 FUNCTION REMOTE Broken or lost remote Need a second remote or more functions Order direct from Zenith e Operates TV VCR CD DVD DIVX DSS amp Cable Box e Operates PIP and Most Screen Menus e Extended Range amp MORE Orders 1 year or more after product purchase may receive upgraded models Other Remotes with 3 4 5 amp 7 Functions Available Upon Request ZEN 525 ONLY 19 99 Sire smounc i ka oO gt G F E E a e CE CE Ca D E a La di D b a a zenith ORDER TODAY CALL OR FAX TOLL FREE Use Your Visa or MasterCard to Order 1 800 2 gt gt x 6 7 9 o PLEASE ALLOW 3 4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY Fax 1 888 693 6484 E Visa email parts sales zenith com Your Zenith TV Warranty Direct View Color TV Welcome to the Zenith family We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith Entertainment Machine Please read this warranty carefully it is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined under Federal Law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state within the U S A ZENITH S RESPONSIBILITY Service Labor During a period of 90 days from effective warranty date Zenith will provide servic
14. 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 48 ae Mini glossary AMPLIFIER Audio device which sends sound to speakers like an Audio Tuner Receiver or Amplifier See Audio Tuners Amp list on page 50 CABLE BOX VOLUME MUTE Some cable boxes have volume controls PAGE 46 206 3594 0 Aux 1 Aux 2 Aux 3 Control up to seven different devices with your remote Indicator Light a Refer to the chart on page 49 50 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 D work up to 7 different products or devices Some devices may not work with your Zenit
15. by plugging in something else or try another outlet Make sure brightness controls are set properly 29 Try another channel 16 17 206 3594 Troubleshooting Continued Symptoms Possible Cause s Possible Solution s Sound Audio Problems Normal picture but no sound HD DVD Problems Picture looks wrong No picture or sound No HD RGB sound 206 3594 Check volume levels Try another channel e A V cables incorrectly connected e Audio Out cables installed wrong Speakers turned off No SAP signal e Wrong Video menu Aspect Ratio e Wrong source selected on TV Source equipment turned off e Tape or Disk not playing e Wires incorrectly connected e Audio cables not connected to HD In R L Audio 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 If the Audio Mode is set to SAP the channel may not have an SAP program Use correct aspect ratio for source s image Select correct source equipment Turn source equipment on Press PLAY on source equipment Install wires correctly on TV and equipment Connect RGB audio to HD In R L Audio PAGE 55 Glossary A list of definitions for some of the words found in this guide 75 OHM RF CABLE 300 TO 75 OHM ADAPTER A V CABLES A V
16. circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 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 PAGE 4 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 person nel 20 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following condi tions 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
17. on again until it is turned off in the SPECIAL menu Off EZ Demo will not be active Press QUIT to remove menu E oo l Even if the TV is turned off the EZ Demo feature will continue to operate when the TV is turned on again The only way to turn EZ Demo off is to select 0 in the SPECIAL menu Gar Gr Gm Mini glossary EZ DEMO Feature provides an automatic demonstration of the U 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 42 206 3594 Picture In Picture Overview PIP Picture In Picture Think of PIP as a mini TV screen superimposed onto your main TV screen Press PIP on the remote to place the PIP inset on the screen press PIP again to remove it YOUR PICTURE IN PICTURE FEATURE The Picture In Picture PIP function allows you to put a smaller picture called the inset on the bigger screen or the main picture You will need to have another source audio video device con nected to the TV like a VCR to use as a source to display an additional picture Don t want to miss any of the big game but hate commercials When the broadcaster breaks for a commercial just tune the VCR to the channel with the game being broadcast for the PIP inset and Surf your favorite channels on the main picture screen WORKING WITH PIP Just li
18. programmed into the TV s memory Viewer ratings are specified for both TV and the motion picture industry both rating systems should be used for complete coverage The ratings are based mainly on children s ages 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 add additional restrictions from the Content Block menu See the Parental Control menu and submenus example on the next two pages Things to Consider before Setting Up Lock Parental Control e 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 e 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 then choose allowable ratings e Block program Content based on individual parameters such as Strong Dialog Bad Language Sex Scenes Violence Scenes or Fantasy Violence Scenes in the Content Blk option e How many hours do you want Parental Control to be active You can
19. 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 if all modes are programmed Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control Mode Product Compatibility TV VCR CATV AUX AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 Cable Boxes All products on pp 49 50 Satellite Receivers Indicator Light en WY Mini glossary PROGRAMMING Procedure to set up remote to operate other equipment PRG Programming mode key DEVICE Infra red remote controllable electronic accessory equipment 206 3594 PAGE 45 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 page 45 CED Program your audio system into one of the available AUX modes Aux Aux 1 Aux 2 or Aux 3 2 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 all modes Note You can also program Cable Box
20. to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance 21 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the man ufacturer 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 deter mine 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 The product may slide or fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product 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 3 WireRev6 00 Table of Contents Refer to the information below to hook up external equipment and set up the features on your Entertainment Machine Step 1 Hook up external equipment and antenna or cable service wires to the TV Install batteries in the remote control After all connections have been made plug your TV into standard household power see pages 7 thru 14 Step 2 Go to page 18 to EZ program t
21. used for HD sources that Uo produce a more movie theater like image WIDESCREEN Picture zoom like effect to fill screen PAGE 30 206 3594 Audio Menu Setup EZ Program Add Del Surf Treble ss P video Balance m CO Adjust the sound to EZ Clock Scions Captions your preference and Audio P EZ Bass set up the audio fea Caption Text Front Surr tures ee canguage EZ Soundrite Source Menu Speakers S special Background special EZ Sound AY Move CENTER Next Back Press MENU use the Up Down arrow to select the Audio menu then press ENTER Using the Up Down arrow on the remote control highlight the S audio option you want to change then press ENTER Choose from aa sur Fiasuek C mume e Bass Increases decreases lower end sounds e Treble Increases decreases higher end sounds e Balance Allows you to put the sound more to the left or right channel e Audio Mode Choose from Stereo sound Mono sound or 2nd Audio SAP e EZ Bass Turns the bass booster function on or off e Front Surround Turns front surround sound on or off e EZ SoundRite Turns the uniform volume level on or off e Speakers Turns the TV speakers on or off e EZ Sound Use one of the five factory audio presets Normal Stadium News Music Theater or your own Custom settings 1 2 4 Use the Left Right arrow to adjust or change t
22. 206 3594 Press SOURCE repeatedly to choose from the available viewing sources or use the Source menu Antenna Antenna Cable 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 Video 2 In on TV back Jackpack Set of Composite Audio Video Input jacks F Video In on TV front Jackpack Set of Composite Audio Video Input jacks F S Video In on TV front Jackpack S Video Input jack use with front Audio Input jacks DVD IN on TV back Jackpack Set of Component Audio Video Input jacks HD IN on TV back Jackpack Set of Component Audio Video Input jacks HD RGB Input on TV back Jackpack 15 Pin RGB Input connector use with HD In R L Audio Camcorder Audio Video Typical Viewing Sources PAGE 41 EZ Demo Menu Setup EZ Program EZ Timer Add Del Surf CH Labels VAC EZ Clock Captions Caption Text Language Your Entertainment Machine can show you Audio the menus available R Lock Source Menu tery Background AY Move Next MENU Back Press MENU and use Up Down arrow to select the SPECIAL menu on your screen then press ENTER Use the Up Down arrow to select the EZ DEMO option then 6 press ENTER Use the Up Down arrow to choose either surr Grasu mure J On then press ENTER EZ Demo will continue to run even if the TV is turned off and
23. Continued on next page TUNER A device that picks up broadcast signals and turns them into picture and sound A V SOURCE Video 1 Video 2 etc 206 3594 Other equipment connected to the TV Audio Video source inputs on the TV back or front connections panel PAGE 43 Picture In Picture Operation Using Picture in Picture PIP features PIP Inset Picture Press PIP to turn PIP on and off Move PIP Around Screen Press Right Left arrows to move the PIP inset to the other corners of the screen Main Screen Picture With PIP off press FREEZ to place the Main screen pic ture in the PIP inset and freeze the image turning PIP on A good way to freeze the image so you can write down phone numbers etc Main Picture Source In Main picture channel tuning mode press SOURCE to change the source to Antenna Video 1 Video 2 or F Video Or use the Setup Menu Remote Key Functions for PIP Up Down Left Right Arrows Move PIP inset around screen SWAP Switches Main screen picture and sound with PIP picture and sound PIP Turns PIP on and off PAGE 44 GQ GD G4 DEORE ENTER ED i Audio Source Musical Note symbol indicates the source of the sound heard on the TV Pressing QUIT with the Channel Time display on screen switches the sound source between the Main screen and the PIP inset Channel Time Audio Source Display Press ENTER to show displ
24. DEVICE ADDED AMPLIFIER ANTENNA DELETED EZ PROGRAM INPUT JACK MONO SOUND OUTPUT 2ND AUDIO PROGRAMMING SAP SIGNAL STEREO SOUND TUNER PAGE 56 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 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 Audio Video cables Three cables bunched together right audio red left audio white and video yellow A V cables are used for stereo playback of videocassettes and for higher quality picture and sound from other A V devices Any device that produces video or sound VCR DVD cable box or television Lets you add new channels to channel scan list that you ll scroll through An electronic device that amplifies sound from a television CD player VCR DVD or other A V equipment The physical receiver of television signals sent over the air A large metal piece of equipment does not always have to be visible for your home to be using an antenna Lets you remove channels from the channel scan list that you ll scroll through Auto Program channel search automatically finds the channels available in your area Refers to the jack that receives a signal from a TV VCR or othe
25. ENTER Select the Ch Labels option using the Up Down arrow then AY Move CH CH Labels XDS Display PIP Menu Source Sense EZ Demo 23 ENTER Next MENU Back O Caste sur FLasuek mume press ENTER B Pressing either the Up or Down arrow repeatedly pick the label you want from the available selections such as A amp E To continue channel labeling select another channel or if you are finished press QUIT to remove menu Some channels already provide a channel label which is included with the broadcast signal Labeling the channels helps identify which familiar nationwide channels are available For example A amp E Arts and Entertainment CNN News ESPN Sports HBO Movies and so on A Mini glossary The 4 dashes will allow a channel label to appear if one is provided by the broadcaster NONE Prevents any channel label from appearing 206 3594 PAGE 37 XDS On Screen Display Let the Extended Data Service display Audio in depth program Source Sense information EZ Demo XDS Wepre R RECORD NNG Mini glossary EZ Timer Ch 25 PBS 7 15PM CH Labels Stereo PIP Menu DISASTERS Se Special Length 01 00 Time Left 00 45 5 4 AY Move Next MENU Back Press MENU use the Up Down arrow to select the SPECIAL menu on your screen then press
26. IMI TATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE 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 Customer Information Center You must provide the model number serial numbe
27. O VIDEO VIDEO aA ECO z Q AO 1 amp COMPONENT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO R AUDIO L MONO v 0 DVD Player with Component Video wT 206 3594 Hook Up HD Equipment Connecting high definition equipment Make the HD connections as indicated Appearance of components may vary from those in the illustrations Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a DVD IN T VIDEO 17 VE switched outlet Your Entertainment IN U Machine is designed to operate on stan E EE dard household current 120 volt 60 Hertz AC Do not attempt to operate it OD on DC power VIDEO VIDEO ANTENNA CABLE CD AUDIO AUDIO 120 VAC i f Press POWER to turn TV on On the remote press SOURCE repeatedly until HD In is displayed Or use the Source menu to choose HD In a a oe zr O REO HD OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO R AUDIO L MONO G v Set Top Box with Component Video a 206 3594 PAGE 13 Hook Up HD RGB Equipment Connecting High definition RGB output equipment TV Back Make the RGB connections as indicated Appearance of components may vary from those in the illustrations Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on stan dard household current 120 volt 60 Hertz AC Do not a
28. 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 PAGE 51 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 Here s a great way to keep the dust off the 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 Make sure the excess water is off the screen and then let it air dry before turning the TV on Cabinet Cleaning Use a soft cloth with a mild soap solution to wipe the cabinet Don t use any harsh industrial strength variety of cleaner Rinse the cloth and wipe the cabinet again Let the cabinet air dry before turning the TV on Wood Cabinet Use a quality wood cleaner and polish This will protect the TV from dirt and dust as well as keep the cabinet looking new Extended Absence If you leave your TV dormant Off for a long time such as
29. Violence Scenes PAGE 34 206 3594 EZ Timer Sleep Timer Menu Setup EZ Program Setup Add Del Surf CH Labels Set the Sleep Timer to auto Mba EZ Clock Meda XDS Display matically turn the TV off after Captions Me PIP Menu 2 7 Audi Aud the preset time has expired B audio Caption Text shi Language Source Sense Lock Mya am EZ Demo Source Menu rar Background Special AV Move ENTER Next MENU Back Sleep Timer Use TIMER to choose a preset time from 10 minutes to 4 hours for the TV to automatically turn itself off O Using the EZ Timer Menu Selecting Sleep Timer Menu With the EZ Timer menu selected press ENTER Use the Up Down arrows to choose Sleep Timer then press ENTER Use the Up Down arrows to select a preset TV turn off time from the options listed press ENTER Press QUIT to return to TV viewing ec wu Guy RAE One minute before TV turnoff the Sleep Timer on screen display will appear letting you know that the TV will turn itself off in the time specified 206 3594 PAGE 35 EZ Timer On Off Timer Menus Setup EZ Program Add Del Surf CH Labels Set the On Off timers to turn ACEA EZ Clock XDS Displa the TV on each day at the ae prey aptions PIP Menu specified time and off or Audio Caption Text udio have the timer settings retained and disable the Lock pandade On Of
30. a Cable In jack on the output 14 back of the VCR Cable service switch 3 4 with or without a cable box Connect the cable service wire that runs from the wall according to one of the dia grams to the right Make any other connec tions necessary for your setup Typical Remove the back of the remote and put in rata two AAA batteries Back of Remote Plug in the TV Do not plug it into an outlet controlled by a switch The TV is designed to operate on standard current 120 volt 60 Hertz AC Do not attempt to operate it on DC power 120 VAC Tune both the VCR and the television to channel 3 or 4 cable box output channel and use the cable ANTENNA box to change channels CABLE No A V cables are included with your TV Without A V cable hookups most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound Connect your VCR to the Video 1 or Video 2 set of input jacks PAGE 10 206 3594 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 connec From Antenna or Cable Service With tion panels on your TV or Without a Cable Box Hook up your S VHS VCR to your Zenith TV according to the diagram shown at the right Remove the back of the remote and put in two 400 ohm AAA batteries 300 75 ohm dapter Back of Remote Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched out
31. a vacation it s a good idea to unplug the power cord 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 the TV you may have to reset the clock using the Clock Set menu described earlier See page 24 PAGE 52 206 3594 Troubleshooting Some quick and easy tips to resolving problems Symptoms Possible Cause s Possible Solution s See page s Power AC Power Cord not connected e Local power failure No Power e Source turned off e Source not selected No Source image Connect power cord Try a different household outlet Contact power company for information Turn Source equipment on Use SOURCE to choose desired picture and sound source Picture Reception Poor or no picture e TV station problems e Video menu not adjusted properly Local interference e Check for disturbing source e Appliance too close to TV Try a different channel Check Video menu option settings 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 e Sub standard broadcast e Sub standard cable signal Poor or n
32. and code programming method PAGE 48 206 3594 Programming Codes Daewoo TV VCR Combination Codes Funai TV VCR 154 Zenith TV VCR 150 152 153 154 172 Zenith Adventura TV VCR 154 Goldstar TV VCR 153 172 Daewoo TV VCR 148 Symphonic TV VCR 154 General Electric i 213 265 717 718 719 259 713 716 Audio Dynamics Bell amp Howell Harmon Kardon Broksonic 250 255 729 Hitachi Candle Capeheart ron Quasar Citizen 274 290 297 Radio Shack Kenwood Vector Research 727 Magnavox Victor Marantz Video Concepts Memorex XR 1000 Realistic Saisho i 224 225 229 Electrochrome Salora Emerson Fisher Cable Boxes Allegro i 352 Allegro A B Switch 361 315 341 Century Regency 329 Citizen Samsung 326 Comtronic Scientific Atlanta 316 336 337 364 i Everquest Video Way 326 Garrard Viewstar 355 372 ats 326 F Gemini 331 338 Zenith HT 2000 Sprucer 313 General Electric 367 Zenith PM i Standard Comp 335 General Instrument 304 305 306 307 Panasonic p 308 309 310 318 Philips Stargate 326 379 206 3594 PAGE 49 Programming Codes Satellite Receivers Alphastar Chaparral Cheyenne Dishnet General Electric 510 517 General Instrument 504 505 Hitachi 520 Dynatech Emerson Fisher 933 951 Goldstar Hitachi PAGE 50 Hughes Network 514 Magnavox Phillips PrimeStar ProScan RCA DSS Luxman Magnavox
33. aped nut with a wire sticking through the middle and it screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV 300 TO 75 OHM 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 ADAPTER on one end and a round opening with a wire sticking out on the other end 206 3594 Hook Up Cable Service CATV Connect cable service to your Entertainment Machine Locate the Antenna Cable jack on the back of the TV Typical Connect the cable service wire that runs Rae from the wall or cable box directly to this Solal jack according to one of the diagrams to Coble TV the right Wall Jack Remove the back of the remote and put in n ANTENNA two AAA batteries CABLE X Coaxial Round Wire Back of E 750hm Remote j Plug in the TV Do not plug it into an out let controlled by a switch Your TV is designed to operate on standard house fo hold current 120 volt 60 Hertz AC Do not attempt to operate it on DC power d Typical Cable TV Wall Jack o r 120 VAC 60 Hz Typical TV Back In Cable Box If you re using a cable box leave the TV on channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to change channels d ANTENNA CABLE If you re using a cable box EZ Program might only find the channel your cable service is on p Op usually channel 3 or 4
34. ay Shows source for Main picture PIP and sound source Main or PIP Flip Main and PIP Sources Press SWAP to switch the Main picture source with the PIP inset source PIP Inset Source In PIP channel tuning mode press SOURCE to change the source for the PIP inset to Antenna Video 1 Video 2 or F Video Or use the Setup Menu FLASHBK Flashback Returns to the last channel viewed ENTER Shows Channel Time Display on Main screen QUIT Chooses sound source With Channel Time Display on screen FREEZ PIP On Freezes image in PIP inset PIP Off Freezes Main screen picture in PIP inset and turns PIP on SOURCE Chooses Main screen and PIP picture sources 206 3594 0 Programming the Remote Set up your remote to operate other brand name devices Turn on the device you want to program On the chart on page 49 50 find the type of device you re 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 49 50 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
35. e Volume Display 22 e Channel Time 21 e Sleep Timer 22 e Captions Text 21 206 3594 Aux Sources MPAA Age Block v Unblocked Blocked Content Blk Cdn Ratings Set Hours Set Password Lock On Off 1 a oO oO mle e Le o gt a Source Sense EZ Demo Channel Time display shown with PIP on Captions Off On EZ Mute Closed Captions menu display PAGE 21 Other Functions amp On Screen Displays On screen displays reveal the current status of your Entertainment Machine Surf Channels Mode Active Display Press SURF to turn on Surf channels tuning mode only channels specified as Surf channels will appear when o using Channel Up Down Cate vcr aux 7 l Surf S Up 4 sur FLASHER Tomem B No Surfing Press SURF to display No Surfing and return to normal channel tuning mode using Channel Up Down No Surfing Mute Display Press MUTE to quiet the sound d Press MUTE again to remove the sound Press MUTE again to restore the sound Press the VOLUME key on the remote control to see the sound level status display Volume Display D ED Volume a 13 Channel Time Display Press ENTER on the remote control to view the Channel Time incoming audio signal display Remove On Scree
36. e labor by a Zenith authorized service center when needed 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 L
37. ed from the main picture when the PIP inset is shown on the screen Any source can be used for the picture and sound for the main screen Use SWAP to switch the main screen and the PIP inset pictures when the PIP inset is on the screen PAGE 27 Background Menu Set the background option to On and add a blue back ground to increase the read ability of the menus Setup _lvideo Audio R Lock s Special EZ Program Add Del Surf EZ Clock Captions Caption Text Language Source Menu Background Setup Video Audio ock Special AY Move EZ Program Add Del Surf EZ Clock Captions Caption Text Language Source Menu Background ENTER Next MENU Back Press MENU use the Up Down arrow to select the SETUP menu then press ENTER Use the Up Down arrow to select the Background option on your screen then press ENTER a Ge mw GD GD Use the Up Down arrow to select On or Off Press QUIT to remove menu and to return to TV viewing yer SOURCE 9 PAGE 28 206 3594 Video Menu Use the Video menu __lvideo to customize the picture appearance Audio 206 3594 Setup EZ Program Add Del Surf EZ Clock Captions Caption Text R Lock Fanguage R Lock Source Menu Special Background Special AY Move Press MENU use the Up Down arrow to select the Video menu then press ENTER Using
38. ence 4 Heed Warnings All warnings 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 base ment or near a swimming pool 7 Accessories Carts and Stands Do not place this product on a slippery or tilted surface or on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may slide or 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 PORTABLE CART WARNING 206 3706 2 WR POLZ 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
39. er 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 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
40. etup on pages 35 36 for more information Keys dedicated to VCR functions will still operate your VCR while the remote is in TV mode 206 3594 QD D as T ENTER TV VCR 4 SOURCE Jeo eoll fee remote control part number MBR3457CT 124 233 05 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 SOURCE Switches between watching TV through your antenna cable or through your VCR PAGE 17 EZ Program Channel Search EZ Program v Cable TV Add Del Surf Air Antenna EZ Clock Audio Captions Caption Text Select CABLE TV If you subscribe to a cable service Language AIR ANTENNA If you receive over the air programs Source Menu Special Background Use EZ Program to automatically find and store in the
41. f function temporarily Source Sense Lock EZ Demo Source Menu Crary Background Special AY Move CENTER Next MENU Back Setting the TV Turn On Time With the EZ Timer menu selected use the Up Down arrows to choose On Time then press ENTER e E a G GD Use the number keypad or the Left Right arrows to pick a time for the TV to automatically turn itself on each day Use FLSHBK Gs K mute to set AM or PM Setting the TV Turn Off Time With the EZ Timer menu selected use the Up Down arrows to choose Off Time then press ENTER Use the number keypad or the Left Right arrows to pick a time for the TV to automatically turn itself off each day Use FLSHBK to set AM or PM Using the TV On Off Timer Option With the EZ Timer menu selected use the Up Down arrows to choose On Off Timer then press ENTER Select On of Off On TV on off timers function each day Off TV on off timers do not function although on off time settings are retained in menu Press QUIT to return to TV viewing B PAGE 36 206 3594 Using Preset Channel Labels Customize your Channel Time on screen dis play by adding preset Channel Labels PIP CH 2 CBS Channel Time Display Using either the NUMBER keypad or the Channel Up Down keys on the remote select a channel Press MENU use the Up Down arrow to select Special then press
42. h remote control Ww 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 47 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 oe A Press and hold PRG until the indicator light turns on then emera aa OH release PRG D 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 The 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 ep Press POWER to turn the device back on You can quickly get out of Auto Find by pressing PRG Ge D quickly g f y p g 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 Ww 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 br
43. he TV Step 3 Set up all other TV options see pages listed below Safety Warnings Important Safety Information Table of Contents Step 1 Hook Up TV Connection Panel Overview Equipment Connection Options Antenna Install batteries in remote control Cable Service Install batteries in remote control Antenna with VCR Install batteries in remote control Cable Service with VCR Install batteries in remote control S VHS VCR Install batteries in remote control DVD Component Video Hookup High Definition Hookup High Definition RGB Hookup Audio Video Signal Output Front Panel Controls Inputs Remote Control Key Functions in TV mode Step 2 Reception Setup and Channel Search EZ Program Select Cable service or Air Antenna and run channel search On Screen Menu Operation with Remote On Screen Menus Displays Overview Other Functions and On Screen Displays Step 3 Customize the TV s Features Setup Menu Start with page 18 EZ Program Add Del Surf EZ Clock Set Captions Caption Text Language Source Background Video Menu Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp Cool Warm EZ Picture Custom Normal Movie Digital Pres Video Game Sports Night Time Weak Signal Video Sub Menu Aspect Ratio and other settings Audio Menu Bass Treble Balance Audio Mode Stereo Mono SAP EZ Bass Front Surround EZ SoundRite Speakers EZ Sound Custom Normal Stadium News Music Theater Lock
44. he selected option Use the Up Down arrow to select another audio option and adjust SOURCE it or press QUIT to return to TV viewing Not all programming is broadcast in stereo sound or has 2nd Audio SAP Mini glossary UA STEREO SOUND Stereo stereophonic sound refers to audio that s divided into right and left sides MONO SOUND Mono monaural sound is one channel of sound For more than one speaker all the speakers play the same audio 2nd Audio SAP Second audio program provided by some broadcasters usually a different language 206 3594 PAGE 31 Lock Options Overview If used this optional feature can block undesirable programming from appearing on the TV Note Lock also known and referred to in the text as Parental Control is not available in Computer Mode To block Computer inputs use the block AUX SOURCES option in the Lock menu in TV Mode com puter inputs will not be available Lock 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 acceptable 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 General audience and children viewer blocks should both be
45. ilable Sources appears in Yellow appear in White appear in Gray shown here in bold shown here in bold italic shown here in bold for clarity for clarity for clarity oO CH Labels Video XDS Display e 0 PIP Menu Source S ource Sense EZ Demo AY Move MENU Back Press MENU then press ENTER Use the Up Down arrow to select the SPECIAL menu then press ENTER Use the Up Down arrow to select SOURCE SENSE then press ENTER GHB Use Up Down to select On or Off Press QUIT to remove menus and return to TV viewing Source Sense On Source Sense Off Default D TV shows sources with and TV shows all source menu without equipment connected options Selected Source Appears in Selected Source Appears in yellow text on the menu yellow text on the menu Connected Sources Appear in e Connected Not Connected white text on the menu Sources All sources appear in white text on the menu Unconnected Sources Appear in gray text on the menu S Video will appear on the source menu if you connect S Video equipment PAGE 40 206 3594 Source Selection Options Choose the connected source you want to see and hear on your Entertainment Machine S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 O9 ZOD VIDEO VIDEO ANTENNA Computer S Video Video L Audio R Audio In The source equipment you intend to view should be turned on
46. it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instruc tions 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 Power Cord Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized alternating cur rent power 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 pur pose 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 Conti
47. itten authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation Unauthorized modification could void the users authority to operate this product COMPLIANCE The responsible party for this product s compliance is Zenith Electronics Corporation 2000 Millbrook Drive Lincolnshire IL 60069 USA Phone 1 847 391 7000 Entertainment Machine is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation Copyright 2001 Zenith Electronics Corporation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind However improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product and save them for future reference Observing the simple precautions discussed in this operating guide can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe oper ation 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 refer
48. k Language Text 2 Source Menu Source Menu Text 3 SPTE Background tary Background Text 4 AY Move ENTER Next MENU Back AY Move enter Next MENU Back Caption Text allows your Entertainment Machine to receive various closed caption and text options provided by broadcasters Availability and functionality of Caption Text is determined only by the broadcaster and may not be available on a given program Standard cap o tions are usually on Caption1 standard text is usually on Text 1 D sur Fiasuek C mure Press MENU use the Up Down arrow to select the SETUP menu then press ENTER Use the Up Down arrow to choose Captions then press ENTER Use the Up Down arrow to select Off On or EZ Mute Note If you selected either On or EZ Mute then use the Up Down arrows to choose an option from the Caption Text menu Caption 1 Caption 2 Caption 3 Caption 4 Text 1 Text 2 Text 3 or Text 4 so that the option will appear when the TV is muted or a pro gram is tuned to that has Closed Captions or Text Press QUIT to remove menu and return to TV viewing 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 gt Captions 1 2 3 4 and Text 1 2 3 4 are available to broadcasters Mini glossary CAPTIONS The te
49. ke your Entertainment Machine s main screen PIP will need a source to take its image from PIP Sources Antenna Cable Video 1 Video 2 F Video S Video sources can also be used for the PIP picture SOME TYPICAL PIP MAIN SCREEN VIEWING SETUPS 1 You want to watch a videotape but keep scanning for 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 2 You want to watch your favorite live program on Antenna on the main screen and when a commercial break appears swap to the PIP inset which has a videotape in the VCR ready to play or Surf your favorite channels using the Antenna source for the PIP inset 3 To monitor an infant asleep connect a camcorder to F Video for the PIP source and watch a TV channel from the Antenna Cable source on the main picture screen If no equipment is connected to a source you select for the PIP inset or if it is turned off the PIP inset will be black Mini glossary PIP Inset Picture Main Picture Main Source Antenna Add Del Surf PIP Source Video 1 EZ Clock v Video 2 Captions F Video Caption Text DVD Language HD HD RGB EZ Program Source Menu Background CENTER Next MENU Back Use the Source Menu to choose Main screen and PIP sources Some sources are not available for PIP and cannot be swapped from the main screen to the PIP inset See the Source menu page for details
50. lems Protected by Lock e Viewing is restricted by Lock appears on screen e Don t know password 206 3594 Key in password and turn Lock On Off Restrictions off Set individual restriction options in Lock menu to Off Set Lock On Off option to Off in Lock menu Tune to channel without Lock Content restrictions Continued on next page 32 33 34 PAGE 53 Troubleshooting Continued Some quick and easy tips to resolving problems Symptoms Possible Cause s Possible Solution s Page s Using Remote Control Remote does not work e Wrong mode selected e Not aimed at remote sensor e Remote too far from TV or too much light in room e IR path to TV interrupted e Weak batteries e Wrong battery polarity Remote does not operate accessory product e Product Mode not programmed e Product not IR controlled Press correct mode key to change mode TV for TV operation 17 Point remote at Front Control Panel 16 Move remote closer to TV or darken room Remove obstructions Replace batteries Check that and match in battery compartment Program for other equipment VCR AUX etc Remote only controls IR equipment Menu Operation Menu options can t be changed or selected e Software lock up e Off selected on menu e Clock not set Timers do not work Unplug power cord for 5 minutes to unlock software Reset clock if necessary
51. let Your Zenith TV is designed to operate on standard household current 120 volt 60 Hertz AC Do not attempt to operate it on DC power 120 VAC On the remote press SOURCE repeatedly until S Video is displayed Or use the Source menu to choose the S Video input the equipment is connected to ANTENNA CABLE E VCR rama VCR Back AV Panel s oO In 34 Audio ue S Video Out gt g SD VIDEO 1 y VIDEO 2 IN IN S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 O VIDEO Connect your S Video VCR to the S Video 1 or S Video 2 set of input jacks 206 3594 PAGE 11 Hook Up Component Video Equipment Connecting component video DVD equipment Make the connections as indicated Appearance of components may vary from those in the illus trations Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on standard household current 120 volt 60 Hertz AC Do not attempt to operate it on DC power 120 VAC Press POWER to turn TV on On the remote press SOURCE repeatedly until DVD is displayed Or use the Source menu to choose DVD 2 Component video jacks are sometimes labeled with Cr CB or PB PR In this case connect B to Band the R to R The Y Jack is usually labeled Y connect Y to Y PAGE 12 DVD IN y VIDEO 1 7 VI S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 Y
52. machine numbers D27D51 D32D51 D36D51 zenith RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER The model and serial number of your Entertainment Machine are located on the back of the TV cabinet For your future conve nience we suggest that you record these num bers here Model No Serial No A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER 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 jusqu au fond NOTE TO CABLE TV INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer s atte
53. n 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 See Sleep Timer Display Sleep Timer Status Display Appears one minute before the TV automatically turns itself off SLEEP TI lt 0 10 Surf Channels are typically your favorite channels that you tune to and watch frequently PAGE 22 206 3594 Channel Add Delete Surf Setup 2 Setup Z Program Customize your channel selection list Add Channels Ch 2 CBS not found by EZ Program Delete channels you don t ISSE Deleted watch Create a favorite channels list to Surf i Added with Surf on only those channels specified as Surf Caption Text channels will appear when using Channel Up Down Q P Language cone Source Menu special Background AY Move ENTER Next Back Use the NUMBER keypad to go to the Channel you want to Add Delete or include in the Surf channel list Press MENU use the Up Down arrow to select the SETUP menu o then press ENTER D Use the Up Down arrow to highlight the Add Del Surf option Che EA then press ENTER Use the Up Down arrow to pick ADDED DELETED or SURF move the checkmark next to the option then press ENTER Use MENU to go back to the SETUP menu Press QUIT to remove menu when finished or go to ano
54. n is advised 206 3594 PAGE 33 Lock Menu Structure Lock menus with various restriction options are shown below Y Unblocked GENERAL p v Unblocked Blocked CHILDREN EZ Program Aux Sources Add Del Surf MPAA Y Unblocked G EZ Clock Age Block PG i PG 13 Captions r Content Blk 4 Caption Text Cdn Ratings v Unblocked TV Y Language Set Hours TV Y7 Source Menu Set Password Background Lock On Off DIALOG V unblocked LANGUAGE TV PG SEX SCENES TV 14 VIOLENCE F VIOLENCE NO RATING v Unblocked TV PG TV 14 TV MA V Unblocked TV Y7 v Unblocked Blocked Cdn English Cdn French Exempt Exeptees i Pour Te a 00 Hours is ro ours ENTER CODE j General 13 PG 16 14 18 18 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 Adults only may contain Strong Dialog Bad Language Sex and Violence Scenes CHILDREN S CLASSIFICATIONS TV Y 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
55. nput from Used for stereo external equip sound from exter ment nal equipment Use MENU to remove menus from screen S Video Video TV Operation Connects the video signals from external equipment Press POWER to turn TV on and off Use the CHANNEL Up Down buttons to select the next higher lower channel number Use the VOLUME Up Down buttons to adjust the sound Typical Front Panel Controls level louder or quieter to your preference menu v channel a v volume a power PAGE 16 206 3594 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 44 for remote key functions in the 6 additional programmable modes PRG PROGRAM Programs your remote to operate other products See page 45 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 Surf mode is active CHANNEL Up Down keys Surf through the channels you ve selected CHANNEL UP DOWN Select next available channel 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 pages 20 21 PIP FEATURES For PIP Picture in Picture operation See page 36 TIMER Displays the Sleep Timer Menu See Timer S
56. ntion 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 Class 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 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 the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without wr
57. nued on next page PAGE 3 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 Article 810 of the National Electrical Code U S A ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna dis charge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Example of Grounding According to National Electrical Code Instructions Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductor N g NEC Section 810 21 Electric Service Equipment Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC i S 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
58. o color Try a different channel Notify cable company of reception problem 16 17 e CATV wire not connected or loose e Local interference e Scrambled CATV channel Picture wobbles or drifts Make or tighten connection Try different channel Turn off interfering appliance Tune to unscrambled channel 8 10 16 17 16 17 e Cable wire not connected e Cable service interrupted e Antenna set not Cable CATV No CATV reception Connect cable to Antenna Cable Contact cable service Select Cable in EZ Program menu 8 10 18 Images in picture distorted Wrong aspect ratio Use RATIO to change picture proportion 30 e Audio muted e Broadcast problem Poor or no sound Press MUTE or VOL Volume key to increase sound level 17 Tune to a different channel TV turns On On Timer turned TV On Cancel On Timer and or turn TV off TV turns Off e Sleep Timer turned TV Off Off Timer turned TV off Turn TV back on Cancel Off Timer and or turn TV off No Closed Captions or Text Not available on show e Not turned on Captions appear when e EZ Mute selected sound is muted Check local TV listings to see if available on broadcast Relocate over the air antenna Try a different channel with Closed Captions or Text Pick a Closed Caption or Text option and turn Captions on Set Captions option to off Lock Parental Control Prob
59. r A V device An input or output connection on the back of a TV VCR or other A V device Mono monaural sound is one channel of sound With more than one speaker all the speakers play the same audio Refers to the jack that sends a signal out of a VCR DVD or other A V device Second Audio Programming SAP is another separate audio channel available with some programming Choosing SAP often refers to listening to audio in another language such as Spanish or French Picture and sound traveling through a cable or over the air to your television screen Stereo Stereophonic sound refers to audio that s divided into right and left sides Device that picks up the signal and turns it into picture and sound 206 3594 206 3594 PAGE 57 PAGE 58 206 3594 Recommended Video Accessories INDOOR AMPLIFIED ANTENNA Receive Local programming NOT available on your Satellite sys tem Perfect backup antenna for cable outages Enhanced qualit ee and stereo sound in weak signal areas eAmplified VHF UHF FM Antenna includes 4 feet of 75 ohm cable for easy hookup S775 ONLY 34 95 Sirie gnome 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 and 10 wa Ne tilt angles e ALGW27 fits most 25 to 27 TVs ONLY 59 99 e ALGW20 fits most 19 and 20 TVs ONLY 49 99 e ALGw13 fits most 13
60. r and date of purchase or date of original installation Before you ask for warranty service read Maintenance And Troubleshooting in your operating guide You might avoid a service call ZENITH Service ZENITH FACTORY OWNED SERVICE CENTERS Zenith Customer Information Center 801 E Roosevelt Rd 201 James Record Rd 201 James Record Rd Building 3 Lombard IL 60148 Building 4 Huntsville AL 35824 630 705 2830 Huntsville AL 35824 Telephone 256 772 1515 256 774 4025 Mon Fri 7 00 a m 8 00 p m CST Home amp Carry in Service Service Hours Sat 8 00 a m 5 00 p m CST Television VCR Mon Fri 8 00 a m 5 00 p m CST www zenith com Parts and Accessories Will accept UPS Shipments PTV Camcorders Copyright 2001 Zenith Electronics Corporation P206 4553 Issue B WARR DV 3 9 00
61. removes menu background for better readability VIDEO 29 30 Adjusts the picture appearance to your preference Your options are Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temperature Advanced Aspect Ratio etc EZ Picture AUDIO 31 Customizes the sound to suit your room and taste Your options are Bass Treble Balance Audio Mode EZ Bass Front Surround EZ Soundrite Speakers EZ Sound 206 3594 On Screen Menus Displays Overview LOCK 32 33 34 Allows parents to block programming based on the pro gram s content rating or the A V source for up to 99 hours with the use of a password SPECIAL 35 42 Goes beyond basics and customizes your Entertainment Machine s features Your options are EZ Timer 35 36 e Sleep Timer Sets a time that the TV will automatically turn itself off one time e Alarm Sets the time the TV will turn on and off auto matically each day Channel Labels 37 Titles the channels with their network names ABC CBS HBO etc XDS Display 38 On Off If available shows program information when a new channel is tuned to or ENTER is pressed PIP Menu 39 Adjusts the PIP inset image appearance Source Sense 40 ON Off Controls how the Sources appear on the menu EZ Demo 42 On Off Demonstrates the on screen menus that control the TV s setup and operational features OTHER ON SCREEN DISPLAYS See pages indicated e Surf s Up 22 e No Surfing 22 e Mute 22
62. rm for the words that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen usually a 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 206 3593 P A G E 2 5 Language Setup EZ Program 2 Setup EZ Program Add Del Surf Add Del Surf Choose the language MEL Ez Clock MM E7 clock you want the on screen menus to appear in Audio Captions Captions B audio Caption Text Caption Text Language i ock guag Q Lock v English Source Menu Source Menu Spanish Special Background Special Background French AY Move ENTER Next MENU Back Press MENU use the Up Down arrow to select the SETUP menu then press ENTER Use the Up Down arrow to select the Language option on your screen then press ENTER 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 WW PAGE 26 206 3594 EZ Program Add Del Surf EZ Clock Captions Caption Text Language Source Menu Background Selecting Sources Main PIP Picture Setup L Ivideo Audio ock Special EZ Program Add Del Surf EZ Clock Captions Caption Text Language Source Menu Background Main Source
63. set the Hours option for up to 99 hours e 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 e 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 can set different Parental Control viewing restric Even if you choose to leave the Aux inputs unblocked the tions for general audiences and for children both can ratings you specify will automatically restrict the program be active at the same time ming that appears from the video sources Simply specifying one content block such as Sex Scenes You cannot disable Parental Control by disconnecting the TV will not automatically block another content in the pro from power Block hours will automatically reset to the origi grams from appearing nal block time setting specified if power is disconnected PAGE 32 206 3594 Lock Menu After you have read the Add Del Surf preceding page follow EZ Clock instructions below to set up and activate Lock EZ Program Captions Caption Text Language Source Menu Background special Aux Sources v Unblocked Blocked Content Blk Cdn Ratings AY Move ENTER Next MENU Back As shown above with the Lock menu on screen use the Up Down arrow to highligh
64. t an option like Content Blk then press ENTER Use the Up Down Left Right arrows to select and adjust or set the rating for an option For Sex Scenes for exam ple use the From TV PG setting See the Mini Glossary Ratings Charts on this and the previous page for rating definitions After you have selected and adjusted the Lock menu options to your preference Set the hours you want Lock Parental Control active Set a 4 number password Set the Lock On Off option to either on or off Note No Rating means the broadcast does not include rating infor mation You can choose to block broadcasts without rating data Up Down Left Right Arrows PG PG 13 R NC 17 X Mini glossary MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA MPAA RATING SYSTEM General Audiences Content not offensive to most viewers Parental Guidance Content is such that parents may not want their children to view the program Suggested Parental Guidance Program is inappropriate for preteens with a greater degree of offensive material Suggested than a PG rated program Restricted viewing Not for children under age 17 Strong elements of sex and or violence Restricted Viewing Not for children under age 17 under any circumstances Strong sexual content 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 discretio
65. the Up Down arrow on the remote control choose Contrast or another option on your screen then press ENTER Using the Left Right arrow change the Contrast 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 e Contrast Adjusts the level of difference between white and black in the TV picture The more contrast the brighter the picture appears e Brightness Increases or decreases amount of white in the TV picture e Color Adjusts levels of all colors in the TV picture e Tint Adjusts the relative amounts of red and green colors in your picture e Sharpness Raises or lowers the definition of the picture The lower the level the softer the image will appear e Color Temp Adjusts levels of all colors in the TV picture Cool or Warm e Advanced Video Menu Options See next page e EZ Picture Choose either Custom Normal Movie Digital Video Game Sports Night Time or Weak Signal Custom Allows you to adjust the picture the way you want Normal Resets the options to their original settings Other options adjust the picture to the source s image Choose the NORMAL option in EZ Picture to quickly reset the Video Menu options to their original pre set values or use your own settings with CUSTOM Use the PIP menu to set your preferences for the PIP inset picture Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp
66. ther channel you want to add or delete by using the NUMBER keypad to select it and repeat from Step 3 If you ve deleted a channel it isn t gone for good Just select it using the NUMBER keypad on the remote or add it later Surf channels are also automatically Added INCR ee Ses 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 Wee scroll through using Channel Up Down SURF Adds your favorite channels to the Surf channel list Press SURF channels you specify as Surf channels will be the only ones to appear when you use Channel Up Down Press SURF to turn Surf off No Surfing and return TV to normal channel selection mode 206 3594 PAGE 23 Set the Clock Set the clock yourself or have the TV do it for you Setup _lvideo Audio EZ Program Add Del Surf EZ Clock Captions Caption Text Setup Video Audio EZ Program Add Del Surf EZ Clock Captions Caption Text TO SET PRESS ENTER Language Lock Anaa Source Menu Background Lock Special AY Move In the Setup menu with the EZ Clock option highlighted press ENTER to go to the EZ Clock Menu Use the Select UP or DOWN arrows the Adjust LEFT or RIGHT arrows and the NUMBER keypad to set the clock menu options
67. ttempt to operate it on DC power 120 VAC Press POWER to turn TV on RGB Out On the remote press SOURCE repeatedly until HD RGB In is displayed Or use the Source menu to choose HD RGB In C lt Set Top Box with n HD RGB Output w PAGE 14 206 3594 Audio Video Signal Output Output to Audio Video devices Make the Audio Video Output connec tions as indicated Appearance of ao l ssi devices may vary from those in the ee Pa waa pts illustrations eee MONITOR OUTPUT Video Output Use the Video Out jack to connect to an external video device Audio Output Use the Left and Right Audio Out jacks eres 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 exter nal device to see the image and hear the sound from the TV A en a VIDEO R AUDIO L MONO A Audio Video Device w PAGE 15 206 3594 A Front Panel Controls Inputs Using the front panel to operate the TV s basic features and to make temporary connections Typical TV Front Panel Menu Operation Press MENU to place menus on screen video laudio R A A Use Channel Up Down to select menu option Use Volume Left Right to adjust menu option Audio Mini Plug Left Right Audio 7 Audio i
68. ur options are GW surr FLasuek mute e Contrast Adjusts the level of difference between white and black in the TV picture The more contrast the brighter the picture appears Brightness Increases or decreases amount of white in the PIP picture e Color Adjusts levels of all colors in the PIP picture e Tint Adjust the relative amounts of the color red and green in the PIP picture e Size Chooses the size that the PIP inset will appear on the screen Small or Large Using the Up Down arrow on the remote control choose Contrast on your screen Using the Left Right arrow change the contrast level to your preference fs Press QUIT to return to TV viewing or press MENU and repeat from step two to set other PIP inset appearance menu options See the PIP section for Picture in Picture setup and operation tz 206 3594 PAGE 39 Source Sense Sub Menu Source Sense automatically determines the picture and sound sources connected to the TV EZ Program Main Source Antenna Main Source Antenna Main Source Antenna Add Del Surf PIP Source Video 1 PIP Source Video 1 PIP Source Video 1 EZ Clock Video 2 Video 2 Video 2 Captions F Video F Video F Video Caption Text DVD DVD DVD Language HD HD HD Source Menu y HD RGB ines bon Special Background AY Move Next Back Selected Source Available Sources Non ava

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