Zenith A27B43W TV
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1. The PIP inset is snow when the source is Antenna Cable or Video 1 2 or Front Video Look to see if the TV VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected There is no picture in the PIP inset when using Video 1 2 or Front Video for the PIP and Antenna Cable for the main picture Look to see if the TV VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected If all else fails try disconnecting the TV power cord for five minutes If that doesn t resolve the problem call 1 847 391 8752 extension 5 between 8 30 am and 4 30 pm Central Standard Time 3357 0 PAGE 48 A list of definitions for words found in this guide GLOSSARY A V CABLES A V DEVICE ADD AMPLIFIER ANTENNA BBE SOUND CONTROL CAPTI ONS TEXT COMPONENT VIDEO DELETE I CON INPUT JACK MONO SOUND OHM RF CABLE 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 This function lets you add new channels to list that you ll scroll through when using your remote An external machine that amplifies sound from a television CD player VCR DVD or other A V device The physical receiver of television signals sent over the air A large metal piece of eq2. E high end equipment that provides even better picture quality Data Port on Out S da 2 r s 2 R an L Mono yO IN CE Tel S Video 1 Du S Video 2 Pe Video 1 R Ce L E wo T Antenna A feature available EE i Cable with some very U 2 a e G 58 S Using the Audio Video jacks provides the best picture and sound WY RF Connector Antenna Cable Used to connect an antenna or cable ser vice to the television either directly or through a cable box Right Left Audio Video 2 Used for stereo sound Connects the video from various types of signals from any piece equipment of equipment Video 1 Mini glossary J ACK A connection on the back of a TV VCR or any other A V device This includes the RF jack Antenna Cable 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 SIGNAL Picture and sound traveling through cable or on the air to your television screen 3376 0 INSTALLATION GETTING STARTED PAGE 5 Front A V Jacks Hooking up temporary Note Not available on Model No A27B43 equipment There are four jacks on the front of to your your Entertainment Machine that make Entertainment connecting Audio Video devices like video Machine games and camcorders very sim
3. cable aux w ver O aux 2 O Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow to enter the channel label menu Using the number keypad choose a channel number press ENTER Choose a label for the channel by press ing the LEFT RIGHT arrows repeatedly until the appropraite label appears next to the channel number Press ENTER to accept the label and return to regular TV viewing or enter another channel number to label Note The label indicates that your TV will accept the original broad cast label and None will block all labeling 3376 0 Parental Control 3376 0 Press MENU repeatedly until the Special Features menu appears Using the UP DOWN arrows select Parental Ctl in the menu Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow to enter the parental controls Parental Ctl menu With the UP DOWN arrows select Block Ch to block individual channels Block Video to block Video sources Set Hours to set hours block is active Set Password to enter 4 number code Lock On Off to turn block On and Off Use the RIGHT LEFT arrows to adjust options Press ENTER when finished Use the number keypad to choose channels for the Block Channel option and also to enter your 4 number password OPERATI ON MENUS SPECIAL FEATURES PAGE 29 Make sure you know what your kids aren t watching PAGE 30 OPERATION MENUS SPECIAL FEATURES Data Source Reserved
4. Parental Control Allows parents to block any channel or A V source for up to 99 hours with the use of a password Data Source Reserved for future use Auto Demo Demonstrates the on screen menus that control TV setup and operational features AUDIO MENU Customizes the sound to suit your room and your taste Your options are Bass Treble Balance Audio Mode Front Surround SoundRite Speakers VIDEO MENU Adjusts your picture for any viewing situation Your options are Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp Picture Pref PIP MENU Controls the appearance and size and of the PIP inset Your options are Color Tint Size SOURCE MENU Chooses from the available sources for both the main picture and PIP 3376 0 OPERATION MENUS SOURCE MENU PAGE 21 Source Menu Choose the sources This menu is where you choose to watch your VCR for your main DVD S VHS VCR etc picture and PIP ver cable aux aux OOO o Press MENU repeatedly until the Source Menu appears on your screen Using the UP DOWN arrows select Main picture or PIP inset Using the LEFT RIGHT arrows choose the source for Main picture or PIP inset The names will correspond to the jacks on the back of your TV For example if you have connected a VCR to the Video 1 jacks then select Video 1 to watch that VCR Press ENTER to return to regular TV view ing Using PIP
5. 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 Time Channel display should appear in the upper right hand corner of the screen If the display reads Video then the source is an A V input If the display reads a channel number then the source is Cable Antenna XDS Data Feature XDS Extended Data Service Some public broadcasting stations are including on the signal they provide additional information data about the program This data see example appears on your TV screen when you press ENTER if the broadcaster is adding XDS data 7 Date Jan 30 98 Ch 25 MTV 7 55 Stereo Channel Time Audio Display shown with PIP display if PIP is on PIP Ch 30 ABC Title of Program Length of Program in hours and minutes NOVA Time Remaining in hours and minutes Length 00 44 Time Left 00 37 Ne J Example of an XDS Data Display Showing XDS Data Select a channel Press ENTER to display XDS data if available XDS Channel Labels XDS can provide a channel label automatically For the pro grams to display an XDS channel label select the dashes At this printing XDS data is only being provided for that channel from the Channel Labels option in the by some public broadcasting stations and as a Special Features Menu result it is only avail
6. VCR Digi VCR Digi VCR Digit 0 VCR VCR Plus VCR Enter VCR Menu VCR Select Up VCR Select Down VCR Adjust Left VCR Adjust Right VCR Quit TV Tuner or VCR Tuner VCR Record VCR Pause VCR Rewind VCR Play VCR Stop VCR Fast Forward o o nu TU BE WN References 124 219 and up 221 1282 Cable Box Mode Zenith Code 353 Changes Mode Cable Box Power On Off Cable FC Fav Ch Cable Flashback TV Mute Cable Channel Up Cable Channel Down TV Volume Up TV Volume Down Trackball Push Trackball Move Cable Digit 1 Cable Digi Cable Digi Cable Digi Cable Digi Cable Digi Cable Digi Cable Digi Cable Digi Cable Digi Cable Guide Cable Enter Cable Menu Cable Up Arrow Cable Down Arrow Cable Left Arrow Cable Right Arrow Cable Quit Cable Info Cable Buy Cable Guide VCR Rewind VCR Play VCR Stop VCR Fast Forward Do o o NHN DU FWD KEY FUNCTIONS BY MODE AUX 1 Mode Zenith Code 521 DVD Player Changes Mode Aux Power On Off AUX Audio AUX Frame Time TV Mute AUX Skip gt gt AUX Skip lt lt TV Volume Up TV Volume Down Trackball Push Trackball Move UX Digit 1 Digi UX Digi Digi Digi Digi Digi Digi Digi Do o oo NHN DU FWD Digi Display Enter enu Up Arrow X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Down Arrow Left Arrow UX Right Arrow X Clear X Setup X Edit X Pause X Rewind X Play X Stop X Ffwd rr B F
7. not included Antenna ee Cable A V cables not included with TV s VCR back Audio sI Video R LOut Out LYLE ttt 3376 0 Hook Up Your Cable CATV and VCR See diagrams at right to hook up your Entertainment Machine Remove the back of the remote and put in three AAA batteries back of remote Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Go to page 13 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine Leave your VCR and your television tuned to channel three and use the cable box to change channels Remember when screwing in RF cables onto jacks clockwise tight ens and counterclockwise loosens Use Video sources for better picture and sound No A V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine Without A V cables VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound 3376 0 INSTALLATION Cable Service and Audio Video Cables Cable TV wall jack d i T n PON VCR back AV panel 4 In Round wire 75 ohm Audio Video Out RLOut Out RF coaxial wire 750ohm not included with TV i Variable Out i DO Ll Antenna O Cable A V cables not included with TV TV back panel expanded view Cable Service with a Cable Box and Audio Video Cables Cable TV wall jack 8 ooo gt s _ VCR back ca Audio Video R LOut Out RF coaxial wire 75 ohm not included Wy Var
8. remote control Lost the remote Call Zenith at 1 800 365 1690 to ask about purchasing a new one 3376 0 PAGE 16 REMOTE OPERATION MBR Z TRAK TRACKBALL REMOTE Using Your Trakball Remote Learn the easiest way to get at every option Make sure your Entertainment on your ED Machine is on Entertainment Typical Icons Menu Selection Bar which lets you access the Source menu Machine EB Just click the Trakball by see page 21 the Setup menu see pages 13 22 26 the Special Features pressing gently with your menu see pages 27 31 the Audio menu see page 32 the Video menu thumb and an arrow shaped see page 33 and the Picture in picture menu see page 34 pointer will appear on screen You can now move the pointer Special 5 hi anywhere on the screen by Source Setup Features Audio Video PIP Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu rolling the Trakball with your thumb As you move it from side to side top to bottom different menus will instantly bl appear You can use and adjust any of these options by rolling the O C i Ch a pointer so the index finger is touching the icon for the menu or option you want Ei Ci 4 Ra Mono z 4 Click the Trakball again Le F o gt gt t cana and the option or menu is BRERA a All Chan selected Flashback fom By wide When you re finished either Surf t
9. 4 Volume Wait a few seconds and the A x quant pointer will disappear or t move the pointer so that it Z Trak Volume Channel isn t touching any icons or Picture in Display Selection menus and click again Picture Menu Click any Display see page 37 where on Click to bar to change adjust Channel Time Surfing Q The point and click interface souna Display Display WwW does everything buttons do just like your computer mouse Cick words on screen instead of pressing the but ton Or click on items instead of scrolling with the arrow keys Mini glossary POINTER The image of the selector arrow that appears on screen and points to the option you want to work with ICON A small picture on your screen that represents a function or menu item 3376 0 OPERATION TV FUNDAMENTALS PAGE 17 Basic Television Operation Introducing you to the basics of your Entertainment Source Machine Pressing the Source key on the remote switches between the Video Ch 10 MTV Genial ala gues inputs and Cable Antenna input The Time Channel display will read 10 55 lt Time Video in place of a channel number if A V inputs are selected as the Stereo lt Audio Mode picture source PIP Ch 80 ABC lt PIP Channel amp Label Cable Antenna Input This setting allows you to change cable or Musical Note Shows Source of sound antenna channels and to view videocassettes on channel 3 or 4 in mono sound Video Input
10. Menu Channel Search Clock Set Data Port Reserved for future use External Stereo Front A V Panel Front Panel Diagram Glossary Hook Up Directory Jack Packs Language Menu Maintenance MBR Z Trak Menu Operation On Screen Menus Picture in Picture 3357 0 REFERENCE INDEX PAGE 51 Find what you want quickly FEATURE qai ats ial a a aay mda a eae i a Remote Control Rey Functions Safety Information Serial Number Source Menu 3357 0 Recommended Audio Video Accessories STEREO SURROUND SOUND SPEARERS For use with any Surround Sound compatible TV These Speakers create a sound so real it s as if you were part of the action The convenient space saving shelf design make these speakers an ideal addition to any Home Theater System The contemporary black finish comple ments any room cv5000 ONLY 224 95 Siti amp amono REPLACEMENT REMOTE Broken or lost remote Perhaps you would just like the convenience of having a second remote on hand Se replacement remote control direct from Zenith To ensure that you receive the correct remote have your television s model num ONLY 50 5 Bett ne ORDER TODAY RAE Ns Zenith 1 800 255 6790 Use Your Visa or MasterCard to Order PLEASE ALLOW 3 4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY Your Zenith Warranty Direct View Color TV Welcome to the Zenith family We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith Entertainment
11. Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow to choose whether you want the opaque back ground On or Off Press ENTER to return to normal TV viewing 3376 0 OPERATION MENUS SPECIAL FEATURES PAGE 27 Timer Setup Have your Entertainment Machine wake Press MENU repeatedly until the A e go Special Features Menu appears o sleep any time do RES ver cable aux 7 Using the UP DOWN arrows OO O LS select Timer Setup in the menu then press a RIGHT LEFT arrow to enter the Timer menu With the UP DOWN arrows select Sleep Timer in the menu Using the RIGHT LEFT arrows adjust the amount of time before your Entertainment Machine shuts itself off Repeat the above steps to set the On Time Off Time and On Off Timer Use FLSHBK to select Am PM Press ENTER to return to TV viewing Use the number keypad to enter On Off timer numbers and FLSHBK to select AM or PM The On Off Timer option decides whether or not the On or Off time is observed so an On or Off Time must be set for the On Off Timer option to function 3376 0 PAGE 28 l OPERATION MENUS SPECIAL FEATURES Channel Labels Choose preset labels for channels or create Press MENU repeatedly until the Special your own Features Menu appears Using the UP DOWN arrows select Ch Labels in the menu
12. Stereo System using Right Left Audio Cables Get the Before you begin plugging in your stereo sys best sound tem it s a good idea to put it in its possible approximate place first That way you know from your how much audio cable you have or will need Entertainment Machine Locate the jacks marked Audio Variable Out These are for the l 7 stereo system Connect the p stereo system s cables accord pa ing to their color red is the ee I right channel white the left ao to these jacks Variable Out R Audio L S Video 1 y Audi A Es ee adem Audio cables not included with TV These cables should be included with your stereo system R L Audio Input Mini glossary AUDIO CABLES Two cables bunched together Right audio red and Left audio white Audio cables are used for stereo play back of videocassettes and for higher quality sound from other A V devices 3376 0 PAGE 12 OPERATION TRACKBALL MENU OPERATION MBR Z Trak TV Menu Operation Using the Z Trak to operate the on screen menus Press MODE repeatedly until the TV indicator lights Point Z Trak at Entertainment Machine Press POWER to turn TV on Press trackball down and release to place selector arrow on TV screen Rotate trackball to move selector arrow around screen un
13. codes you need to program your remote Soundesign Sylvania Teknika Telerent Toshiba Zenith StarSight 175 Symphonic XR 1000 153 154 172 182 183 Sony Beta VHS SonyVideo8 Sylvania Symphonic Tashiko PAGE 40 Find the product codes you need to program your remote MBR Z TRAK OPERATION Programming Codes CABLE SATELLITE SET TOPS Allegro 358 362 Allegro A B Switch 361 Americast DISH Network Satellite General Instrument 304 307 310 Hamlin 302 365 Hitachi DSS Hughes DSS Jerrold LASER DISC PLAYERS 402 403 PROGRAMMING CODES J VC Satellite Kale Vision Macom Satellite 314 Magnavox 334 Magnavox DSS 390 335 369 311 313 Panasonic DSS 386 Paragon Zenith 333 Philips 347 354 Pioneer Panasonic Pioneer Philips Pioneer Panasonic Philips Magnavox 521 Pioneer Philips Philips Magnavox 505 Pioneer Radio Shack 339 368 370 332 342 320 350 352 355 343 422 433 424 426 447 428 432 433 434 435 416 478 479 488 Primestar Satellite 388 Regency Samsung Scientific Atlanta 316 364 Sony DSS 387 Sprucer 313 Standard Comp 335 Stargate Texscan Quasar Radio Shack 323 336 356 371 318 346 436 439 441 439 442 444 445 498 501 488 490 491 United Satellite Universal Vid Tech Video Way Viewstar 355 369 Zenith Zenith HT 2000 353 Zenith PM Zenit
14. for future use Reserved for future Note This feature is reserved for future use and will only use appear in the Special Features Menu as an option if equip ment is connected to the Data Port ver cable aux 7 N aux o OOO o 3376 0 Auto Demo Press MENU repeatedly until the Special Features Menu appears Using the UP DOWN select arrows on the remote control select Auto Demo on your screen Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow to select whether you want Auto Demo on or off Press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing Auto Demo will continually show you menus and displays your Zenith Entertainment Machine has until it s turned off in the Special Features Menu OPERATION MENUS SPECIAL FEATURES cable ay Pe AT aua O O PAGE 31 Your Entertainment Machine will show you all your menu options PAGE 32 OPERATION AUDIO MENU Customize the sound on your Entertainment Machine 2 Mini glossary STEREO SOUND MONO SOUND 2ND AUDIO SAP Audio Menu Press MENU repeatedly until the Audio Menu appears ge S cable aux 1 Using the UP DOWN arrows 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 chan
15. it screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV OUTPUT 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 POINTER The image of the selector arrow that appears on screen and points to the option you want to work with SECOND AUDIO Second Audio Programming SAP is another separate audio channel PROGRAMMING SAP available with some programming Choosing SAP often refers to listening to audio in another language such as Spanish or French SIGNAL Picture and sound traveling through cable or on the air to your television screen SOURCE The term for the equipment that provides audio and video information to your Entertainment Machine VCR DVD players or Cable Boxes are examples of sources STEREO SOUND Stereo Stereophonic sound refers to audio that s divided into right and left sides SURF The surf function creates a special list of your favorite channels You can access this group of channels by pushing Surf on the remote TUNER A device that picks up broadcast signals and turns them into picture and sound TVs VCRs and Cable Boxes 3357 0 PAGE 50 REFERENCE INDEX Find what you want quickly FEATURE enaa Nate ete ae nara a Baie Add Del Surf Amplifier Volume Override Audio Hook ups Audio Menu Auto Demo Auto Find Background Menu Basic Television Operation Batteries Captions Text
16. it to make sure it s the correct one by following the procedure in the Programming Your Remote section Press and hold MUTE and FLSHBK on your remote until the indicator light stays lit Press MODE Left Right until the indicator light is under the same mode A that you chose in step one Enter the special code 3 9 9 then LES quickly press ENTER The indicator light amp P D should blink and then turn off The VOLUME and MUTE keys now control the cable box Your volume and mute keys now control your amplifier To change everything back to factory settings reprogram all keys with their original codes See Programming Your Remote page 38 If you can t find the code for your amplifier use the Auto Find feature 3357 0 Product Code Auto Find MBR Z TRAR OPERATION Turn on the device you vant to operate Press and hold the MUTE and Indicator lights Tania 1 ver cable aux 1 SPECIAL REMOTE PROGRAMMING FEATURES w PAGE 43 Use the Remote control to search for all possible programming codes 0 0 amp FLSHBK keys until the indicator light turns on Press MODE Left Right until the indicator light is underneath the device you re trying to program TV VCR Cable Box Aux 1 Aux 2 With the NUMBER keypad enter the code 0 0 0 zero zero zero then press ENTER right away Aim the remote at the correct device and pres
17. stations 3376 0 PAGE 8 Connect your off air antenna and VCR to your Entertainment Machine INSTALLATION STANDARD Hook Up Antenna and VCR to the TV See diagrams at right to hook up your Entertainment Machine Remove the back of the remote and put in three AAA batteries back of remote Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Go to page 13 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine Remember when screwing RF cables onto jacks clockwise tightens and counterclockwise loosens Use Video sources for better picture and sound No A V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine Without A V cables VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound Flat Wire Antenna to Adapter and Audio Video Cables Antenna Flat wire 300 ohm 300 75 ohm Adapter a es s VR back VCR back AV panel s In Audio Video Out R LOut Out RF coaxial wire 750hm not included Variable nua Video 1 Video 1 R Audio L a Video 2 yideo TV back panel expanded view Round Cable to VCR and Audio Video Cables Antenna Antenna A V cables not included with TV i i RF coaxial wire 750hm with TV Video 1 Video1 R Audio L nee Video 2 video Variable aac Audi iD Mo GP TV back panel expanded view
18. you found in step 1 and press ENTER If the code is accepted the mode indicator LED will blink three times If it is not accepted the LED will not blink Note The TV and VCR modes will only accept codes for those types of products The CABLE AUX 1 and AUX 2 modes will accept codes for any kind of product Push the POWER button to turn off the equipment If nothing happens repeat the process from step 1 and try the next code number To get out of Programming before you enter a code just press the QUIT button Point the MBR ZTrak remote at the piece Indicator lights ver cable aux 7 ene a w O O PROGRAMMING THE MBR Z TRAK TRACKBALL REMOTE 3357 0 Programming Codes TVs Bell Howell Broksonic Curtis Mathes Daewoo Daytron Elektra Emerson TV VCRs Adventura Broksonic Audio Dynamics Broksonic Curtis Mathes Curtis Mathes Daewoo 3357 0 121 130 Goldstar Hitachi ajestic arantz egatron emorex GA Mitsubishi Goldstar Hitachi Magnavox Panasonic Goldstar Hitachi nstant Replay agnavox arentz ontgomery Ward ulti Tech 146 121 104 130 155 MBR Z TRAK OPERATION Montgomery Ward 103 113 121 104 176 Philco Philips Pioneer Portland ProScan Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Portland ProScan Quasar PROGRAMMING CODES PAGE 39 Find the
19. ABLE 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 INFORMATI ON 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 ra
20. CR and TV swapping between the two 2 You want to watch your favorite live program on Antenna Cable on the main picture and when a commercial break appears swap to the PIP inset which has a videotape in the VCR ready to play or choose a different channel on Antenna Cable Mini glossary TUNER Any device that picks up broadcast signals and turns them into picture and sound SOURCE Other equipment connected to the TV source inputs on the TV back connections panel Video 1 or Video 2 for example 3376 0 PAGE 36 OPERATION PICTURE IN PICTURE SELECTING VIEWING SOURCES PIP Selecting Viewing Sources Choosing which source to watch for Press PIP to place the PIP inset on the main screen main screen Press PIP again Press So 3 and PIP inset Source to switch input source for the PIP inset Or go to the Source menu highlight PIP Source and use RIGHT LEFT arrows to select PIP inset source Highlight Main Source and use RIGHT LEFT arrows to select main picture source For the Main Screen or PIP Inset Sources you can use any input jack Where sources are connected Data Port Variable Out COW CO S wes 1 Vi eo1 R Audio L Mono 7 S 3 s Cs GS 6 Camcorder S Video 2 video 2 R Audio L Mono BG ee Front A V Panel GS ee S Video VCR VCR Right Video DVD Player oa You can use any input so
21. F in the Captions Text menu see page 26 Your program is in letterbox This means that the shape of your TV is a square but the program is a rectangle Think of the bars as empty space the program doesn t fill not picture that s blocked out Because this format is a direct representation of film as you see it in the movies you are actually seeing MORE of the program when you see those bars Trust us Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly e Is MBR Z Trak in proper operating mode 3376 0 REFERENCE MAINTENANCE PAGE 47 Troubleshooting cont d Some quick and easy tips to fixing Menu options can t be Try unplugging your Entertainment Machine for a few minutes problems changed or selected then plug it back in Don t forget to reset the clock yourself No picture or sound Check to see if the source equipment has been turned on when any non cable source e Make sure that the connections are secure on the back of your TV and on is selected 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 Weak or no Stereo Sound when using a stereo VCR The PIP inset is black or You might want to adjust the PIP picture settings under the PIP menu lacks contrast when Video e Check that all the wires are connected properly 1 2 or Front is the PIP source Is PIP source turned on
22. 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 RESPONSIBILITY Service Labor Parts Home Service Not Covered During a period of 90 days from effective warranty date Zenith will provide service 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 warranty date color picture tube two years Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period 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 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 after manufacture voids th
23. SF SF SF FP SF FSF SF SF EF SF SF SF SF SF SF ESE EL PAGE 41 A complete list of key functions for your remote control AUX 2 Mode Zenith Code 384 N C Set Top Changes Mode N C Power On Off N C TV Net N C Flashback N C Mute N C Channel Up N C Channels Down N C Volume Up N C Volume Down Activate N C Trackball N C Trackball Move N C Digit 1 N C Digi N C Digi N C Digi N C Digi N C Digi N C Digi N C Digi N C Digi N C Digi N C Info N C Enter N C Menu Bar N C Page Up N C Page Down N C Back N C Forward N C TV Bar N C Clear N C Guide N C Mail N C History N C Home N C Help N C Search oOo o o HN DU BE WN PAGE 42 MBR Z TRAR OPERATION SPECIAL PROGRAMMING FEATURES Amplifier Volume Override Control the volume on your sound Amplifier Volume Override amplifier while in 1 Find the code that operates your other modes amplifier Test it to make sure it s the correct one by following the procedure in on sem indicator lights the Programming Your Remote section w 5 O o 6 Press and hold MUTE and FLSHBK on your remote until the indicator light stays lit Press MODE Left Right until the indicator light is under the mode that you want Amplifier Volume to appear for example TV Enter the special code 4 9 9 then quickly press the ENTER button The indicator should blink and then turn off Cable Volume Override Find the code that operates your cable box Test
24. TALS PAGE 19 Basic Television Operation cont d Help on combinin There are a number of ways you can choose to integrate your Entertainment Machine with the rest of your equip your 3 ment Channels can be changed using the television the VCR or the cable box mith advantages to each Entertainment Machine USING THE TELEVISION AS THE TUNER preserves all your channel labels not available on some models It also with more reduces the number of keys on the remote control you need to worry about One device one remote to learn equipment USING THE VCR AS THE TUNER has the advantage of simplifying the recording process If the VCR is tuned to channel 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 Setting Up a Tuner Based on the advantages listed above decide what device you want to use as the tuner Connect the antenna or cable source to the input of your tuner If you chose your television as the tuner then you re done Go watch your Entertainment Machine Connect the output of your tuner to the input of the next device If you used A V cables for step 3 set the next device to Video input If you used an RF coaxial cable in step 3 then tune the next device to
25. able on some channels You must set the Clock in the Setup Menu before the time will appear on the Channel Time Display or on the XDS display 3376 0 PAGE 18 Introducing you to the basics of your Entertainment Machine OPERATION TV FUNDAMENTALS Basic Television Operation cont d Changing Channels N rd N NUMBER Key Pad To skip to any channel enter the num A 5 INN ber of the channel using the NUMBER key pad then EN xy LO OO press ENTER CHANNEL HIGHER LOWER Press Channel arrows to change the channels Autoprogram will have found all channels available FLASHBACK To instantly return to the last channel viewed press FLASHBACK Antenna Cable source only SURF Switches between the primary channel selection and your customized surf channel selections The surf mode icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen when you change channels Press SURF to turn surf On press again to turn surf mode Off Surfing This is while the source is set to Antenna Cable For any other source such as a VCR the Main Picture channel changing will be controlled by that equipment Volume Up Down To adjust the volume level press the volume arrows To silence your TV instantly press MUTE once to soften the volume press again to turn sound off To get the sound back press MUTE again 3376 0 OPERATION TV FUNDAMEN
26. ames or for other uses that have single fixed images such as a photo CD player you should avoid setting the Brightness level too high If static images like network identification patterns are left sitting for too long they can leave a permanent impression on the picture tube You can reduce the chance of this happening by limiting the amount of time you use the fixed image display and by reducing the contrast and brightness levels CLEANING THE TRAKBALL Sometimes the Trakball gets greasy or dirty which can affect it s performance To clean it moisten a cloth with a solution of dish washing detergent and water Gently wipe the exposed area of the Trakball rolling it with your thumb Allow the remote to dry before using it again NOTE Do NOT use alcohol or other cleaning fluids anywhere on the remote control If you unplug your Entertainment Machine you may have to reset the clock using the a Clock Set menu described earlier 3376 0 PAGE 46 Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself REFERENCE Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS Snowy picture and poor sound Multiple images or ghost shadows Interference Sharp lines across the screen and poor sound Normal picture but no sound No picture and poor sound No picture and no sound The thing is just DEAD No color but the sound is OK Picture has a big black box on it but the sound is O K Picture has two horizo
27. annels You can access this group of channels by pushing the SURF key on the remote 3376 0 OPERATION MENUS SETUP MENU PAGE 23 Clock Set Set the clock on your entertainment machine Press MENU repeatedly until the Setup Menu appears DI y ver cable aux 7 Using the UP DOWN arrows v O oO me select Clock Set on your screen O O Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to access the Clock Menu Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrows to adjust the time Press FLSHBK to select AM or PM Use the UP or DOWN arrow to select Date Set Use RIGHT or LEFT arrow key to choose month date or year Use the UP or DOWN arrows to change the month date or year Press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing You can use the NUMBER key pad to simply type in the time and date AM and PM are still 2 6 8 selected with the FLSHBK key Play co You can use the trackball menus to set the clock and timer see page 12 3376 0 PAGE 24 OPERATION MENUS SETUP MENU Captions and Caption Text Turn closed captioning or text on off or have Press MENU repeatedly until the ee it appear Setup Menu appears on your screen Gan automatically Using the UP DOWN arrows select a ME El a EO OO Captions in the menu Use the LEFT RIGHT arrows to choose whether you want the cap tions On Off or Caption When Muted which se
28. cture ln Picture PIP option 3357 0 PICTURE IN PICTURE OPERATION PAGE 35 PIP Overview Picture in picture explained 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 Normally you would need some other piece of equipment like a VCR to act as a tuner to receive and display a second channel at the same time Your Entertainment Machine eliminates that need by giving you two tuners on one TV PIP is always available no matter what equipment you have 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 Picture in Picture Main Picture Just 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 to Antenna Cable as an example This can be adjusted under the Source menu see page 21 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 POSSIBLE REASONS FOR ADJUSTING PIP SOURCE 1 You want to watch a video tape but keep scanning for another movie or game Set the PIP source to VIDEO 1 or 2 and you can watch the V
29. d discover a safety problem that could affect you 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 ask for warranty service read Maintenance And Troubleshooting in your operating guide You might avoid a service call ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Zenith Response Center 1000 Milwaukee Avenue Glenview IL 60025 2493 Telephone 847 391 8752 Mon Fri 7 00 a m 8 00 p m CST Sat 8 00 a m 5 00 p m CST IN CANADA WRITE OR CALL US AT LG Electronics 235 Superior Blvd Mississauga Ontario Canada LST 2L6 tel 905 795 6240 fax 905 670 2379 IN MEXICO WRITE OR CALL US LG Electronics Av San Andres Atoto No 8 Col San Andres Atoto Naucalpan Estado de Mexico CP 53500 tel 01 800 50 481 y en el D F 359 43 55 fax 01 800 50 733 y en el D F 357 17 56 Additional Zenith Picture Tube Protection Plan Available Zenith offers you the opportunity to obtain additional long term protection against failure of the picture tube in your new television Our Picture Tube Protection Plan enables you to avoid any unexpected pictur
30. dio 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 INSTALLATION GETTING STARTED PAGE 3 Hook Up Directory This page will help you hook up your MPORTANT Use this page to decide where you need to begin your setup enterainment First find the line below that best describes what you want to do then go to that page Machine number properly Note Design and Specifications are subject ot change without prior notice INPUT HOOK UP OPTIONS Antenna If you receive your TV channels from an antenna go to If you are receiving cable directly from the wall or use a cable box go to Antenna VCR If you receive your TV channels froma an antenna and have a VCR go to VCR and Cable If you want to connect a VCR and have cable service or a cable box go to Super VHS If you are using a Super VHS VCR go to For general information about the jacks on your Entertainment Machine see pages 4 and 5 AUDIO EQUIPMENT OPTIONS External Stereo To hook up your entertainment machine to an external stereo go to 3376 0 PAGE 4 INSTALLATION GETTING Connection J acks Your jack pack and its various uses Data Port Reserved for future use STARTED a FF IL Variable Audio Out Used to connect a stereo system
31. e tube repair expenses and keep your television in top condition It guarantees you a genuine Zenith replacement picture tube and service from a Zenith authorized service center Be sure to send in the Product Registration Card We will send you an application for the Protection Plan near the expiration of the two year manufacturer s warranty on the picture tube For additional information call 847 391 8757 206 3376 0 Issue
32. h Drake Satellite Zenith HD Set Top 385 Zenith NJC Set Top 384 395 Zenith Satellite 328 351 378 312 330 Zenith Technics DCC 454 Sylvania Teac Technics Toshiba Yamaha Zenith 461 498 502 498 501 495 507 509 461 498 502 504 3357 0 Zenith Xey Functions by Mode REY NAME MODE LEFT RIGHT POWER SURF FLSHBK MUTE CHANNEL UP CHANNEL DOWN VOLUME RIGHT VOLUME LEFT TRAKBALL PUSH TRAKBALL MOVE oo N OU FPF WwW NY HMH PIP Snapshot ENTER MENU UP ARROW DOWN ARROW LEFT ARROW RIGHT ARROW QUIT SOURCE RECORD PAUSE REWIND PLAY STOP FFWD 3376 0 TV Mode Zenith Code 101 Changes mode TV Power On Off Surf On Off TV Flashback AM PM TV Mute TV Channel Up TV Channel Down TV Volume Up TV Volume Down Trackball Push Trackball Move Digi Digi Digi Digi Digi Digi Digi Digi o o nu on F amp F uU UV Digi Digit 0 Freeze On Off Enter TV Menu TV Select Up TV Select Down TV Adjust Left TV Adjust Right TV Quit Front Surround TV Sources VCR Record VCR Pause VCR Rewind VCR Play VCR Stop VCR Fast Forward 3 3 ARA A ddad a2 MBR Z TRAK OPERATION VCR Mode Zenith Code 201 Changes Mode VCR Power On Off VCR AM PM VCR Flashback TV Mute VCR Channel Up VCR Channel Down TV Volume Up TV Volume Down Trackball Push Trackball Move VCR Digit 1 VCR Digi VCR Digi VCR Digi VCR Digi VCR Digi VCR Digi
33. he Trakball for TV viewing CJ 7 To customize your channel selec et tion see Channel Add Del Surf on ep o page 22 o o 3376 0 PAGE 14 REMOTE OPERATION MBR Z TRAK KEY FUNCTIONS IN TV MODE TV Mode Functions All the keys on your remote MODE INDICATOR LIGHTS POWER and what IIluminate to show which mode Turn your Entertainment Machine they do in TV your vemoverts an and all other programmed equipment mode on or off MODE LEFT RIGHT Adjust which mode your remote is working in moves the on screen selector arrow pointer See page 12 for on screen MUTE menu operation See page 38 for pro Press once for Soft Mute Pels gramming remote and again for full Mute SURF a m FLSHBK FLASHBACK Use the regular channel selection or Q Return immediately to the last channel viewed TRAKBALL Clicking and rolling activates and your customized channel Surf list VOLUME LEFT RIGHT E CHANNEL UP DOWN Increase decrease the sound level Scroll through your available channels ae NUMBER KEYPAD Fos For direct channel selection and 5 programming functions SOURCE El Push to switch between C1 8 9 available sources connected to ao m ENTER your Entertainment Machine a Push to accept menu choices or after foure 0 J enter channel numbers for faste
34. iable Out Pare P Video 1 Video 1 R Audio L Mono A wy A V cables a Cs not included 5 z with TV TV back panel expanded view STANDARD PAGE 9 Connect your VCR and Cable to your Entertainment Machine PAGE 10 INSTALLATION STANDARD Super VHS VCR Super VHS VCR Connections and Audio Video Cables Connecting a Super hi se ea jack ee See diagrams at right to hook up cable box or our Entertainment Machine antenna Machine y Super VHS VCR loco 8 3 2 Remove the back of the remote or and put in three AAA batteries lt gi i back of remote Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Cables not included ED Go to page 13 to Auto Program with TV your Entertainment Machine o o Use S Video or Video sources for better picture and sound o o To use with PIP go to the NA Source Menu page 21 and ariable Out choose the jack you ve connected your S VHS VCR to S VHS 1 or R Audi gt L S VHS 2 as the Main or PIP S Mleo1 yideo1 R ono We NM x Antenna source O RO Cable go S Video 1 and S Video 2 are S Video 2 yideo2 R Audio L Mo input connectors 3 o 3374 0 3376 0 INSTALLATION STEREO SYSTEM PAGE 11 Variable Audio Out Hook ups Variable Audio Out to
35. is warranty in its entirety THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ZENITH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT OWNER S RESPONSIBILITY Effective Warranty Date Operating Guide Carry In Service Antenna Important Warranty Service ZENITH CONSUMER SERVICES Factory Owned Service Center Home amp Carry in Service Television VCR Parts and Accessories PTV Computer Service Contracts Hours M F 8 6 Sat 9 2 801 E Roosevelt Rd Lombard IL 630 705 2830 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 Read your Operating Guide carefully so that you will understand the operation of your set and how to adjust the customer controls 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 Reception problems caused by inadequate home antenna or faulty antenna connections are the owner s responsibility Product Registration Please fill out and mail your Product Registration Card It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you promptly if we shoul
36. k this puts whatever is on the main screen into the PIP inset and lets you scan your Surf channel list Closed Captioning Click this to enter the closed caption menu See page 24 PIP Source Click here to set the source signal for the PIP MBR Z TRAK PIP OPERATION PAGE 37 Getting the most from the PIP function with your MBR Z Trak remote Sleep Timer Adjust the amount of time before your Entertainment Machine shuts itself off PIP Size Choose between a large or small PIP inset picture PIP Move Click on this to place the PIP anywhere Once you click you ll be moving the PIP around Click again to set the PIP Audio Swap Switches you between the sound that accompanies the main picture and the sound for the PIP inset PIP Channel Switch between chan nel selection for the Main and PIP images 3376 0 PAGE 38 Operate your equipment with the MBR ZTrak MBR Z TRAR OPERATION Programming the MBR Z Trak Select the equipment you want to program then turn to pages 39 40 to find the programming code appropriate for the type and brand of equipment Make sure the equipment is turned on you re programming and press MUTE and FLSHBK at the same time Hold until one of the mode indicator LEDs lights Use the MODE Right Left button to select the appropriate mode for your equipment With the Number Keypad enter the three digit code
37. machine numbers A27B43 A32B43 A36B43 ae w Thanks for cho peek A gt gt ri J i XV 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 RISK OF E SHO Je PEN VVARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVI CEABLE 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 A 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 C
38. match the output channel of your tuner usually channel 3 or 4 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you reach your Entertainment Machine Then enjoy Mini glossary TUNER The television VCR or cable box that you choose to change channels with 3374 0 PAGE 20 OPERATION ON SCREEN MENUS OVERVIEW ea On Screen Menus Descriptions of all the menus on your Using the Menu key on your remote you can access Entertainment all the menus below Machine Menu Name Go to page SETUP MENU Adjusts the basic characteristics of your Entertainment Machine Auto Program Automatically finds and stores active channels to flip through using Channel Up Down Add Del Surf Manually picks and chooses which active channels will appear when flip ping through using Channel Up Down Clock Set Sets the time Captions Turns closed captioning on off or sets it to come on automatically when the television is muted Caption Text Chooses the captioning or text options for your Entertainment Machine Language Picks the language you want your on screen menus to appear in Background Makes the background for on screen menus transparent or opaque SPECIAL Goes beyond basics and customizes your Entertainment FEATURES Machine s functions Timer Setup Programs a time for your Entertainment Machine to turn itself on or off or to turn itself off after a certain amount of time Channel Labels Labels your channels with their network names ABC CBS HBO etc
39. nel Audio Mode Choose from stereo sound mono or SAP Front Surr Turn the front surround sound speakers on or off SoundRite Scans for changes in sound level during commercials then adjusts the sound to match your current level Speakers Turn the regular speakers on or off Use the RIGHT LEFT arrows to adjust the sound setting to whatever you prefer Press ENTER or 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 Stereo Stereophonic sound refers to audio that s divided into right and left sides Mono monaural sound is one channel of sound On more than one speaker all the speakers play the same audio Second Audio Programming SAP is another separate audio signal available with some programming Choosing SAP often refers to listening to audio in another language such as Spanish or French 3376 0 Video Menu 3376 0 Press MENU repeatedly until the Video Menu appears Using the UP DOWN arrows 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 Color Adjusts levels of all colors Tint Adjust the relative amounts of the color red and green in y
40. ntal black bars one on top and one on bottom Remote control doesn t work MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS e Check your antenna connection or location Check your antenna direction and or location e Make sure the wire from your antenna to your Entertainment Machine is properly connected The following may cause image problems or distortion 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 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 Are the wires for external speakers if you have external speakers properly installed 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 s 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 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 OF
41. our picture Sharpness Raises or lowers the definition of the picture The lower the level the softer the image will appear Color Temp Adjusts the color qualities of the entire picture at once Cool and Warm Picture Pref Chooses from a range of options depending on your viewing situation Custom uses the settings you have manually chosen while Preset restores the levels to their original settings Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow to adjust the option you have selected Press ENTER to return to regular TV viewing Someone left the picture looking terrible Just choose Preset under Picture Prref to get the regular picture back quickly OPERATION VIDEO MENU PAGE 33 Customize the picture quality on your Entertainment Machine PAGE 34 OPERATION PIP MENU PIP Menu Control the picture qualities of your PIP inset Press MENU repeatedly until the PIP a Menu appears 40 A Using the UP DOWN arrows select Color w wr MMO awa aq Tint or Size in the menu O O O O Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow to adjust the option Press ENTER to return to regular TV view ing or use UP Down arrows to select another PIP option to adjust All the rest of the PIP options are available using your Trakball See page 1 Led 3 31 for a full description To turn PIP on press PIP twice Mini glossary PIP This is the most common way to refer to the Pi
42. ple The jacks are located behind a small door below the buttons on the front panel The jacks are exactly like those found on the jack pack on the back of your Entertainment Machine Which means that any equipment that connects to those omona oS types of jacks in the jack pack can also be pom i connected in front El i i Typical To use the front jacks as the signal source J Front Audio Video use the Source menu as described on page a Input Jacks Panel 7 21 The jacks are labeled Front Video and 4 S a o CO CO LEFT RIGHT VIDEO S VIDEO FRONT VI DEO o FRON AUDIO INPUT You can connect equipment to S Video either the Front Video jack or Video A connection availale Front S Video jack but not both at Connects the video for some very the same time Left Right Audio signals from any high end equipment i i that provides even Used for stereo sound Piece of equipment from various types of better picture quality equipment Mini glossary A V CABLES 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 A V DEVICE Any device that produces video or sound VCR DVD cable box or television 3376 0 PAGE 6 INSTALLATION STANDARD Hook Up Your Antenna to the TV Connect an an
43. r transfer MENU Displays on screen menus RECORD PAUSE Control the functions on your VCR ARROW KEYS Use to select and adjust on screen menu choices PIP SNAPSHOT Ist push freezes main picture in PIP inset 2nd push begins normal PIP operation 3rd push removes PIP inset L QUIT Leaves programming menus and clears screen of displays Swaps PIP and Main audio sources with PIP on REW FFWD PLAY STOP Control the functions on your VCR Note You can still control your VCR in TV mode TRK 4000 124 219 01 221 1282 Mini glossary MODE The device that the remote control is currently controlling TV VCR Cable Box Aux 1 or Aux 2 3376 0 OPERATION TV FUNDAMENTALS PAGE 15 Front Panel Using the ten button front panel to operate the menus To access the menus press MENU on the panel Cycle through the various menus by pressing MENU repeatedly Press SELECT repeatedly to high light and select the option you want to modify Press either Right or Left on the ADJ UST key to modify the option et SCHcboocho you have chosen ae I Press ENTER to return to normal TV viewing Le ENTER lt AD UST gt SELECT MENU wVOLUMEa wCHANNELa OFF ON C e CLC DO o o Refer to the various menu pages on how to use the on screen menus The CHANNEL and VOLUME buttons work just as they do on your
44. s POWER Allow a second to pass then press POWER again Repeat until the device turns off Press ENTER to save the code The indicator light on the MBR Z Trak will blink three times and then turn off Press POWER to turn the device back on oo You can get out of Auto Find amp 4 N 82 quickly by pressing QUIT To erase S7 all the codes and return to factory Se fwd preset codes press 9 11 in Step 4 when programming the remote ES If the indicator light does not turn off while you push POWER all the codes have been tried and your device can t be programmed Mini glossary AUTOFI ND Method of automatically finding product controlling codes When features is active automatically emits a different code each time POWER key is pressed until all codes have been tried 3376 0 PAGE 44 REFERENCE MAINTENANCE 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 pull out the plug before you begin any cleaning SCREEN CLEANING 1 Spray a small amount of glass cleaner on a soft cloth and wipe the screen until it s clean 2 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 detergen
45. t Wring the cloth until it s almost dry and then use it to wipe the screen 3 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 avoid using any cleaner that says industrial strength on the label 2 Rinse the cloth and wipe the cabinet again 3 Let the cabinet air dry before turning the Entertainment Machine on WOOD CABINETS 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 3376 0 REFERENCE MAINTENANCE PAGE 45 Maintenance cont d Caring for your Entertainment PICTURE INTERFERENCE Machine Even though you may be getting cable the signal may be weak which means the quality of your picture may suffer due to other factors If there are problems with the image on your Entertainment Machine consult the Troubleshooting guide on the following pages VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER FIXED PATTERN DISPLAYS If you use your Entertainment Machine to play video g
46. tenna to your Flat Wire Antenna to Adapter Entertainment Machine See diagrams at right to hook up your Entertainment Machine FEB Remove the back of the remote Antenna TV back and put in three AAA batteries Soak l CI o os 4 back of remote lt Flat wire Whack panel 300 ohm P expanded view Antenna Cable 3 Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet 300 75 ohm Adapter Go to page 13 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine Round Antenna Wire If you have a 75 ohm RF cable then you don t need any adapters C Remember when screwing RF cables onto jacks clockwise tight ens and counterclockwise loosens Antenna A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not O included with your Zenith i Es Entertainment Machine 1 7 I TV back panel Y RF coaxial wire texpanded view 750hm Antenna CUO 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 Antenna Cable jack on the back of your TV 300 TO 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
47. til menu selection icons appear Move the selector arrow over the menu option Special Features Press trackball down and release to select option etc dE toSetTmess Timer Menu When finished move selector i arrow off any menu and press Seep Tiner X OnTime trackball down and release to o fTme remove menus from view OnO Tim er Setting Clock Timer using Trackball As shown to the right when set ting the clock or on the timer l FL menu point on hours and click to set point on minutes and click to G set point on AM or PM and clich to change IA a Skep Tmer OnTme O fTme is OnO ffTm er 3376 0 INSTALLATION CHANNEL SEARCH PAGE 13 Auto Program Channel Search Automatically finds available channels in Press MENU repeatedly until the AC Ps your area Setup Menu appears RS RN ver cable aux 7 Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to 5 O O i select Auto Program Press a LEFT RIGHT arrow Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to select Off Air Antenna or if you subscribe to cable service select Cable Note The flashing option is the one selected Press a LEFT RIGHT arrow to begin the channel search After channel search is done use Channel UP DOWN or number key pad to select channels When the screen tells you how many channels it found click C CS t
48. ts captioning to come on automatically when you re Entertainment machine is Soft or Muted Press MENU repeatedly to select the Setup Menu again V Cu ES N su C Use the UP DOWN arrows to select Caption Text in the menu Using the LEFT RIGHT arrows select from Caption 1 through 4 or Text 1 through 4 as the captioning used Press ENTER to return to normal viewing Choose Caption 1 to view the traditional Closed Captioning With the Trakball go to the PIP display and click on CC to enter the Captions menu Mini glossary CAPTION TEXT A form of subtitling that writes out the dialog for your program 3376 0 OPERATI ON MENUS SETUP MENU PAGE 25 Language Choose what language your Press MENU repeatedly until the on screen Setup Menu appears menus ON appear in ver cable aux 7 Using the UP DOWN arrows a aux O Op select Language in the menu O O Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow to choose which language you prefer by selecting from English Spanish or French Press ENTER to return to normal TV viewing 3357 0 PAGE 26 OPERATION MENUS SETUP MENU Background Customize the look of your on screen Press MENU repeatedly until the Setup menus Menu appears ver cable aux 7 N au DO Oe Using the UP DOWN arrow keys select Background in the menu
49. uipment does not always have to be visible for your home to be using an antenna Expands the range of tones your surround sound system delivers giving you higher highs and lower lows A form of subtitling that writes out the dialog for your program Some video equipment uses three separate lines Y R Y B Y to more precisely reproduce images Your manual will explain how this relates to your equipment This function lets you remove channels that you don t watch from the list you ll scroll through A small picture on your screen that represents 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 any 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 device that the remote control is currently controlling TV VCR CABLE CABLE BOX Aux 1 or Aux 2 is the remote s operating mode 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 3376 0 REFERENCE GLOSSARY PAGE 49 Glossary cont d fie Ist O definitions for words found Each end looks like a hex shaped nut with a wire sticking through the in this guide middle and
50. urce for the PIP mer inset that is connected to the Front or Back TV connections panel Antenna Cable Video 1 or Video 2 ry Note If you used the S Video 1 or the Other S Video 2 input S VHS 1 or S VHS 2 will appear as available sources instead of Examples of the types of Video 1 or Video 2 equipment you can connect o o If no equipment is connected to a source tO your IV AT you select for the PIP inset or if it is turned Off the PIP inset will be black Mini glossary SOURCE Equipment connected to the back connections panel jacks on the TV MAIN SOURCE Connection or equipment providing the picture and sound for the main picture PIP SOURCE Equipment providing the picture for the PIP inset 3374 0 PIP MBR Z Trak Menu PICTURE IN PICTURE The PIP trackball functions can all be found in the on screen menu that appears when your roll the pointer to the left side of the screen Trakball Speed Adjust how fast the pointer moves in relation to your moving the Trakball PIP Swap Flips the PIP image with the main picture PIP On Off Turns the PIP function on and off When this is on all the following options are available When it s off only this option FREEZ and Surf to PIP are available Lets you stop the image on screen If PIP is on the picture in the inset will freez If PIP is off the main screen image will be frozen and placed in the PIP inset Surf to PIP With one clic
51. wire sticking out on the other end 3376 0 INSTALLATION STANDARD PAGE 7 Hook Up Your Cable CATV to the TV Connect cable to your Without Cable Box Entertainment See diagrams at right to hook up Machine your Entertainment Machine P a Cable TV wall jack ra Remove the back of the remote TV back and put in three AAA batteries Na P IC o el AAA 0 AAAS p 7 4 P J a back of remote Ll TV back panel y expanded view RF coaxial wire 75 ohm Antenna 3 o Plug in your TV Do not plug it Ce Cable into a switched outlet With Cable Box Cable TV wall jack ED Go to page 13 to Auto Program o your Entertainment Machine Q o o If you re using a cable box leave your LSIN z TVon channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to change channels TV back oo Remember when screwing RF cables In Cable box onto jacks clockwise tightens and Out A utput Coy counterclockwise loosens 34 O oo If you re using a cable box Auto i Program page 13 might only find the channel your cable service is on ra Lla usually channel 3 or 4 Don t worry RF coaxial wire 75 ohm P i I Antenna that s all you need ce 1 Cable Mini glossary CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your cable TV CATV
52. you can watch home movies and still scan for the big game Mini glossary SOURCE The term for the equipment that provides audio and video information to your Entertainment Machine VCR DVD players or Cable Boxes are examples of sources 3376 0 PAGE 22 OPERATION MENUS SETUP MENU Add Del Surf Create your own channel selection for cooler surfing Press MENU repeatedly on the remote so the Setup Menu appears ver cable aux 7 uv ome aux 2 Select Add Delete Surf menu using the UP DOWN arrows Using either the NUMBER key pad or the CHANNEL UP DOWN arrows on the remote select a channel If adding a deleted channel you will need to use the number pad Using the RI GHT LEFT arrows pick whether that channel is Deleted Added or a Surf chan nel To continue select another channel and repeat step 4 If you are finished press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing Push the SURF key to turn Surf channel selection mode on press again to turn Surf mode off Surf Channels are automatically selected as Added too Mini glossary ADD This function lets you add new channels to list that you ll scroll through when using your remote DELETE This function lets you remove channels that you don t watch from the list you ll scroll through SURF The surf function creates a special list of your favorite ch
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