Zenith A27A76R 27" TV
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1. QUIT to return to TV viewing 206 3372 A Parental Control 206 3372 A Press the MENU key on the remote control repeatedly so the Special Features menu appears Using the UP DOWN arrows select Parental Ctl Press the RIGHT LEFT arrows and the Parental Ctl screen will appear Block Ch Use the NUMBER key pad or the CHANNEL UP DOWN arrows to choose a channel Press the RIGHT LEFT arrows to block or unblock the channel Set Hours Using the UP DOWN MENUS SPECIAL FEATURES PAGE 23 Keep control of the kids viewing habits even when you re not around arrows on the remote control select Set Hours Press a RIGHT LEFT select arrow to adjust length of time your TV will automatically block a channel Password Press the DOWN arrow to select Password Enter a four digit code using the NUMBER key pad on your remote Enter it again to confirm gB password After your password is confirmed Lock On Off will be selected Use the RIGHT LEFT arrows to turn parental control on or off Press Enter or Quit to return to TV viewing Return to the Parental Control menu to unblock a channel Parental control will still work even if the TV has been unplugged The Lockout time will always reset itself when the TV is plugged in Remember your password You can t enter the Parental Control menu witho2. Press and hold the PRG key until the indicator light turns on Press the key for the device you re trying to program CABLE VCR AUX TV Enter the code 0 0 0 zero zero zero then press the ENTER key right away Aim the remote at the correct device and press the POWER button Allow a second to pass then push the POWER button again Repeat until the device turns off This is a trial and error process so it may be necessary to repeat these steps until the remote finds your code Push ENTER to save the code Press POWER to turn the device back on You can quickly get out of Auto Find by pressing the Quit button If the indicator light stays on while you push Power instead of turning off all the codes have been tried and your device can t be programmed 206 3372 A PAGE 32 OPERATION MENUS Receive detailed program infor mation on most Public Broadcasting stations XDS Service Some Channels Only XDS Extended Data Service Some broadcasters are including on the signal they provide additional information data about the program This addition al information appears on your TV screen when you press ENTER if the channel has XDS Date OO S Jamoa Ch 25 MTV 7 55 Stereo Channel Time Audio Display Title of Program Length of Program in hours and minutes Time Remaining in hours and minutes Length 00 44 Time Left 00 3
3. Adjusts the level of difference between white and black ksur amp one in the TV picture The more contrast the brighter the picture appears Brightness Increases or decreases the amount of white in the TV picture Color Adjusts levels of all colors in the TV picture Tint Balances between amounts of red and green in the TV picture Sharpness Raises or lowers the definition of the TV picture The lower the level the softer the images will appear Color Temp Adjust the color quali o0 ties of the entire picture at once Cool or Warm Picture Preference Choose either Custom or Preset Custom allows you to set the picture the way you want Preset moves all the above options back to their original levels Using the UP DOWN arrows on the remote control select Contrast on your screen Using the RIGHT LEFT arrows adjust the contrast level to your preference 4 Press ENTER QUIT or MENU one more time to return to TV viewing or repeat from step four to set the other menu options Using the UP DOWN arrows select Picture Preference on your screen Using the RIGHT LEFT arrows choose either the original settings with Preset or use your own settings with Custom Just choose the Preset option in Picture a Preference to quickly reset the levels 206 3372 A MENUS SOURCE MENUS PAGE 27 Source Menu Select
4. 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 Seq Sound TV PIP TV PIP Swap TV PIP Freeze TV Closed Captions TV Timer TV Sources VCR Record VCR Pause VCR Rewind VCR Play VCR Stop VCR Fast Forward VCR Mode Zenith Code 201 VCR On Off Selects Cable Selects VCR Selects AUX Selects TV VCR AM PM VCR Flashback TV Mute VCR Channel Up VCR Channel Dn TV Volume Up TV Volume Dn VCR Digit 1 VCR Digit 2 VCR Digit 3 VCR Digit 4 VCR Digit 5 VCR Digit 6 VCR Digit 7 VCR Digit 8 VCR Digit 9 VCR Digit 0 VCR Enter VCR Menu VCR Select Up VCR Select Dn VCR Adjust Left VCR Adjust Right VCR Quit VCR VCR Channel Map VCR Search VCR Memory VCR Timer TV Tuner or VCR Tuner VCR Record VCR Pause VCR Rewind VCR Play VCR Stop VCR Fast Forward 124 212 37 and uP 221 952 02A REFERENCE 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 C
5. PAGE 29 Control the volume on your sound amplifier without leaving TV mode PAGE 30 OPERATION REMOTE FUNCTIONS AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 Control up to seven different devices with your remote Refer to the chart in this manual 2 A to find the type and brand name a O POWER of the device you re programming Press and hold the PRG key until the indicator light turns on is N E 2 C D Press the AUX key and the 1 on p the number pad at the same time 4 ie for AUX 1 Ae Using the number pad enter the three digit code for the device you ve selected y Press Enter to save the code D Aim the remote at the device and press POWER It should turn on Repeat the steps for AUX 2 and AUK z Programming your Zenith remote will allow you to use one remote to work up to 7 different devices Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control 206 3372 A OPERATION REMOTE FUNCTIONS PAGE 31 Remote Control Auto Find Use the If Programming the Remote did not find your remote code try this procedure to automatically find control to the code for your device If your remote search all becomes inoperable go back to Programming 2 PRG POWER 5 7 possible your Remote and enter the Zenith TV code for codes step five Turn on the device you re 6 DEG C programming for the remote control
6. PTV Computer Will accept UPS Shipments Mon Fri 7 00 a m 8 00 p m CST Sat 8 00 a m 5 00 p m CST 201 James Record Rd www zenith com 801 E Roosevelt Rd Building 4 Lombard IL 60148 Huntsville AL 35824 630 705 2830 205 461 8583 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 Entertainment Machine Our Picture Tube Protection Plan enables you to avoid any unexpected picture tube repair expenses and keep your Entertainment Machine in top condition It guarantees you a genuine Zenith replacement picture tube and ser vice from a Zenith authorized service center o o 8e sure to send in the Product Registration Card We will send you and application for the Protection Plan near the expiration of the Z two year manufacturer s warranty on the picture tube For additional information call 847 391 8757 3372 0
7. SANON times and turn off if the code was F accepted C Aim the remote at the device and push the POWER button It should turn off If not try the other co codes listed and continue from step three Programming your Zenith remote will allow you to use one remote to work up to 7 different devices Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control 206 3372 A Amplifier Volume Override Program the code that operates 4 your amplifier into the CABLE or AUX mode as described on the Programming Your Remote page Indicator Light OPERATION REMOTE FUNCTIONS Select the mode in which you want volume to appear e g TV Press and hold PRG on your remote until the indicator light stays lit Press 4 9 9 then ENTER on the remote The indicator light will flash three times if code is accepted Audio system volume mute now appears in the mode selected Your volume and mute keys now con trol your amplifier while all the other keys still operate the Entertainment Machine To put everything back to normal reprogram all buttons with their original codes see the Programming Your Remote section If you can t find the code for your amplifier use the Auto Find feature Mini glossary AMPLIFIER An external machine that amplifies sound from a television CD player VCR or other A V device 206 3372 A
8. number keypad on the remote or add it later Once Auto Program has been activat S ed CHANNEL UP DOWN will only cycle through selected channels Mini glossary ADD This function lets you add new channels to the 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 channels You can access this group of channels by pushing the surf button on the remote 206 3372 A SETUP MENUS PAGE 17 Clock Set Set the clock and date on your Zenith Entertai t Press the MENU key on the remote ee ae control so the Setup menu appears PRG R O Using the UP DOWN arrows on the remote control select Clock E ver aux vD Set on your screen surr Guasnex mure Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to access the Clock Menu Using the UP DOWN arrows aa BS select Time Set E gt J 3 V Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow key to adjust the time Press the TIMER button to select AM or PM Once you have set the correct time press ENTER exit the Time Set mode Now press an UP DOWN arrow key Zg to select Date Set 2 4 8 10 Using the LEFT or RIGHT arrows SELECT the Month Date or Year Use the UP DOWN arrow keys to SET either Month Date or Year Press ENTER or QUIT to return t
9. of your Entertainment Machine Connect the cable that runs from the wall directly to this jack according to the diagram to the right Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries back of SSS J remote M5 Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on household current 120 volt 60 Hertz AC do not attempt to operate it on DC Current 5 Go to page 11 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine If you re using a cable box leave z your TV on channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to change channels o o Remember when screwing RF cables into jacks clockwise tightens and counterclockwise loosens oo Lf you re using a cable box Auto Program might only find the chan nel your cable service is on usually channel 3 or 4 Don t worry that s all you need Mini glossary INSTALLATION Cable TV wall jack TV back A Cable hS RF coaxial wire 750hm TV back panel expanded view Cable TV wall jack TV back In Cable box Antenna S Video Video QADA Variable Audio Out L DD R Audio L Mono Antenna N Cable RF coaxial wire 750hm S Video Video QOD Variable Audio Out DO CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your c
10. problem may be with the broadcast Picture has a big black box e The CC closed caption option may be in Text mode Select OFF in the on it but the sound is 0 K Captions Text menu See page 16 Picture has two horizontal e Your program is in letterbox This means that the shape of your TV is black bars one on top and square but the program is a rectangle Think of the bars as empty space the one on bottom program doesn t fill not picture that s blocked out Because this format is a direct representation of film as you see it in the movies you are actually seeing MORE of the program when you see those bars Trust us Remote control doesn t work e Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly e Check to see that the MBR Multi Brand Remote available on some models is in the right mode for your equipment Menu options won t change e Try unplugging the TV waiting about five minutes and then plugging it back in and trying again If all else fails call 1 847 391 8752 extension 5 between 8 30 a m and 4 30 p m Central Standard Time NZ 206 3372 A PAGE 38 REFERENCE Glossary A complete list of definitions for words found eat i 75 OHM RF CABLE The wire that comes from an off air antenna or cable service provider in this guide Each end looks like a hex shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle It screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV 300 TO 75 OHM A sm
11. t co Out Audio Video x DDD a coaxial wire 750hm not included with TV A V cables not included S Video Video SK SY at 34 Video RF coaxial wire t t Hook Up Your VCR and Cable CATV 206 3372 A Locate the Antenna Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine Connect the cable that runs from the wall directly to this jack according to the diagram to the right Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries back of Ss remote n O RR Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on household current 120 volt 60 Hertz AC do not attempt to operate it on DC Current Go to page 11 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine Leave your VCR and your television tuned to channel 3 and use the cable box to change channels Remember when screwing in RF cables into jacks clockwise tight ens and counterclockwise loosens No A V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores Without A V cables most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound INSTALLATION STANDARD PAGE 7 Connect your VCR and Cable to your Cable TV Entertainment wall jack Machine 8o00 s VCR back ra t VCR back AV panel gt RF coaxial cable 750hm Out Audio Video m TV back
12. the Time Channel display that appears in the top right and i left corners of your screen To view the current input source press ENTER on your remote The Time Channel display should appear in the upper right hand cor ner 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 your Cable or Antenna Channel Changing CHANNEL UP DOWN arrows Use these arrows to change the channels Auto Program will have found all channels available to you NUMBER Key Pad To skip to any channel enter the number of the channel using the NUMBER key pad then press ENTER FLASHBACK To instantly return to the last channel viewed press FLASHBACK SURF Switches between the primary channel selection and your cus tomized surf menus The surf mode will appear in the lower right corner of your screen Volume Right Left To adjust the volume level use the volume Right Left arrows To soften the volume of your TV press MUTE once To silence your TV instantly press MUTE twice To get the sound back press MUTE again 206 3372 A PAGE 14 OPERATION TV FUNDAMENTALS Basic Television Operation cont d Help on combining your Entertainment There are a number of ways you can choose to integrate your Entertainment Machine with the rest of your equipment oe Channels can be changed using the television the VCR or the cable box with adv
13. year from effective warranty 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 after manufacture voids this warranty in its entirety 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 fa
14. 12 35 PROGRAMMING CODES Soundesign Sylvania Symphonic TV VCR Zenith TV VCR PAGE 33 Find the codes you need to program your remote On this page TVs and VCRs PAGE 34 REFERENCE PROGRAMMING CODES Programming Codes Find the codes you need to remote On this page RCA DSS Cable Satellite Regency United Satellite Video Disc ini Samsung 335 Universal Players cD General Electric 367 Scientific Atlanta 316 323 336 Vid Tech 364 Players and General Instrument 304 Video Way Tape Decks 30 Sprucer 313 310 Viewstar 354 355 372 Standard Comp 335 Zenith 301 353 374 Zenith Satellite 312 328 330 Philips Texscan 339 356 371 351 378 317 318 346 Paragon Stargate 379 Pioneer 448 460 461 498 501 502 442 444 445 Panasonic 498 501 Philips 416 417 Pioneer 422 433 Technics Toshiba Marantz Philips Pioneer 490 491 460 461 498 501 502 Radio Shack 498 501 Realistic 206 3372 A Zenith Product Codes KEY NAME POWER CABLE VCR AUX TV SURF FLASHBK MUTE CHANNEL UP CHANNEL DN VOLUME RIGHT VOLUME LEFT 1 O OON OU HRW PD ENTER MENU UP ARROW DOWN ARROW LEFT ARROW RIGHT ARROW QuIT A B c cc TIMER TV VCR SOURCE RECORD PAUSE REWIND PLAY STOP FFWD References 206 3372 A TV Mode Zenith Code 101 TV On Off Selects Cable Selects VCR Selects Aux Selects TV Surf On Off TV Flashback TV
15. 7 Ne J NOVA 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 for that channel from the Channel ID option in the Setup Menu At this time XDS data is only being provided by a some broadcasters it is only available on some channels ma You must set the Clock in the Setup Menu before the time will appear on the Channel Time Display or on the XDS display Mini glossary BROADCASTER Channel or network providing the television program 206 3372 A Programming Codes Bell amp Howell Broksonic Candle Curtis Mathes Daewoo Daewoo TV VCR Emerson TV VCR Fisher Audio Dynamics Bell amp Howell Broksonic Curtis Mathes Daewoo 206 3372 A 16 121 130 33 54 04 03 04 21 31 39 19 21 41 03 03 16 49 Funai TV VCR General Electric Goldstar Goldstar TV VCR Hitachi Magnavox TV VCR Majestic Marantz Megatron Memorex General Electric Instant Replay J C Penny Magnavox Marantz Montgomery Ward Multi Tech REFERENCE MGA Mitsubishi 104 Montgomery Ward 66 Panasonic TV VCR 174 Philco Philips Pioneer Philips Pioneer Portland ProScan Quasar 03 13
16. CBS HBO etc Allows parents to block any channel with the use of a password Your Entertainment Machine will show you what it s capable of by running through all of its options and menus automatically Customize the sound to suit your room and your taste Your options are Bass Treble Balance Audio Mode Front Surround SoundRite Speakers Adjust your picture for any viewing situation Your options are Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp Picture Preference Choose from the available sources for the main picture PAGE 15 Descriptions of all the menus on your Entertainment Machine PAGE 16 setup MENUS Customize your channel selection Setting Add Del Surf Press the menu button Select the Add Del Surf menu on your TV screen using the Up Down select arrows Gad C O GD Caine Gane Care es gt Using either the number pad or the CHANNEL UP DOWN arrows on the remote select a channel Using the RIGHT LEFT select arrows pick whether that channel is Added Deleted or on the Surf list To continue select another channel If you are finished press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing The menu will disappear after five seconds if no buttons are pressed To get it back press menu again If you delete a channel it isn t gone for good Just select the channel again using the
17. RF coaxial wire 750hm not included with TV Antenna Cable Variable Audio Out A V cables not included with TV Cable TV wall jack it iM CoCo xX x In X a Out Cable box 8 coo gt VER back ca RF coaxial cable 75ohm S Video Video ee Vv VCR back AV panel az In co 34 t Out Audio Video RF coaxial wire 750hm not included with TV A V cables not included PAGE 8 Connecting an S VHS player to your Entertainment Machine a oo a INSTALLATION CUSTOM Hook Up Your TV to a Super VHS VCR Locate the S Video Out to TV jack on the back of your S VHS VCR Connect the S VHS cable directly to this jack Connect this cable from the Out to TV jack to the S Video jack on the back of your TV Find the audio and S Video jacks on the back of your S VHS player and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment No S Video cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment C gt S VCR back J VCR back AV panel a Co 34 S Video cable S Video Out Audio pe not included ak Se with TV TV back x uv Antenna Variable Cable Audio Out a GOGO Wack panel Co Gaco R Audio L Mono A V cables not included with TV Machin
18. able 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 PROGRAMMING CODES AUX Mode Zenith Code 401 AUX TV Disc Selects Cable Selects VCR Selects AUX Selects TV AUX Audio AUX Frame Time TV Mute AUX Skip gt gt AUX Skip lt lt TV Volume Up TV Volume Dn AUX Digit 1 AUX Digit 2 AUX Digit 3 AUX Digit 4 AUX Digit 5 AUX Digit 6 AUX Digit 7 AUX Digit 8 AUX Digit 9 AUX Digit 0 Aux Display AUX Program AUX Part AUX Random AUX x3 FAST lt AUX x3 FAST gt AUX Clear AUX Repeat Side AUX Repeat A B AUX Repeat Chap AUX Memory AUX Still AUX TV Disc AUX Edit AUX Pause AUX Scan lt lt AUX Play AUX Stop Eject AUX Scan gt gt Some of the functions shown above may not be available on your TV such as PIP PAGE 35 A complete list of the button functions on your remote control PAGE 36 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 Here s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of luke warm water and a little fa
19. able TV CATV stations 206 3372 A R Audio Mono TV back panel expanded view STANDARD PAGE 5 Connect cable to your Entertainment Machine PAGE 6 Connect an off air antenna and VCR to your Entertainment Machine INSTALLATION STANDARD Hook Up Your Antenna and VCR to TV Locate the Antenna Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine Connect the cable that runs from the wall directly to this jack according to the diagram to the right Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries back of Ss remote Oar Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on household current 120 volt 60 Hertz AC do not attempt to operate it on DC Current Go to page 11 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine Remember when screwing RF cables into jacks clockwise tightens and counterclockwise loosens No A V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores Without A V cables most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound Antenna Flat wire B ooo _ VCR back 300 ohm TS Y 300 75 ohm In Adapter Po Audio 750hm not included with TV Coto S Video Video A N cables GOLL te xIx Antenna ane 5 VCR back RF coaxial cable VCR back AV panel 750hm
20. ables bunched together right audio red left audio white and video yellow A V DEVICE Any device that produces video or sound VCR cable box or television 206 3372 A OPERATION SETUP MENU On Screen Menus Using the Menu button on your remote you can access all the menus below Menu Name Go to page SETUP MENU Auto Program Add Del Surf Clock Set Caption Caption Text Language FEATURES Timer Setup Channel Labels Parental Controls Auto Demo AUDIO MENU VIDEO MENU SOURCE MENU 206 3372 A Adjust the basic characteristics of your Entertainment Machine Automatically finds and stores active channels to flip through using CHANNEL UP DOWN Manually pick and choose which active channels will appear when flipping through using Channel Up Down Set the time and date yourself or program your clock to automati cally detect the time and to adjust to Daylight Savings when you program in your time zone Turn closed captioning on off or set it to come on automatically when the television is muted Choose the captioning or text method for your Entertainment Machine Selects language for on screen menus Your options are English Spanish or French Customize your Entertainment Machine s functions Program a time for your Entertainment Machine to turn itself on or off or to turn itself off after a certain amount of time Label your channels with their network names ABC
21. all device that connects a two wire 300 ohm antenna to a ADAPTER 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 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 cable box or television ADD This function lets you add new channels to list that you ll scroll through when using your remote AMPLIFIER An external machine that amplifies sound from a television CD player VCR or other A V device ANTENNA 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 AUTO PROGRAM Auto Program enables your Entertainment Machine to automatically find all the channels available in your area BLOCK Restrict or censor a channel for a set length of time DELETE This function lets you remove channels that you don t watch from the list you ll scroll through using your remote Refers to the jack that receives a signal from a TV VCR or other A V device 206 3372 A REFERENCE PAGE 39 Glossary cont d A complete list of definitions for words
22. antages to each with more equipment USING THE TELEVISION AS THE TUNER preserves all your channel labels not available on some models It also reduces the number of keys on the remote control you need to worry about One device one remote to learn USING THE VCR AS THE TUNER has the advantage of simplifying the recording process If the VCR is tuned to 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 for your Entertainment Machine 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 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 use to change channels on your Entertainment Machine A V CABLES Audio Video cables Three c
23. art 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 0 N LY 2 2 4 9 5 S ape GRANDINE REPLACEMENT REMOTE Broken or lost remote Perhaps you would just like the convenience of having a second remote on hand Order your replacement remote control direct from Zenith To ensure that you receive the correct remote have your television s model number ready when you call ONLY 39 95 Sirene amp nomc ORDER TODAY JAEn zenith 1 800 255 6790 Use Your Visa or MasterCard to Order 206 3372 A PLEASE ALLOW 3 4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY Your Zenith Limited Warranty Direct View Color TV Welcome into 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 RESPONSIBILITY Service Labor 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 Zenith as a result of manufacturing defects Parts New or remanufactured replacements for factory defective parts will be supplied by a Zenith authorized service center for one
24. bric softener or dish washing detergent Wring the cloth until it s almost dry and then use it to wipe the screen 2 Make sure the excess water is off the screen and then let it air dry before you turn on your Entertainment Machine Cabinet Cleaning 1 Use a soft cloth with a mild soap solution to wipe the cabinet avoid using any cleaner that says industrial strength or will wash the white off of rice 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 If you unplug your Zenith Entertainment Machine you may have to reset the clock using the Clock Set menu described earlier 206 3372 A REFERENCE MAINTENANCE PAGE 37 Troubleshooting Some quick and easy tips to fixing SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS problems _ _ yourself Snowy picture and lousy sound e Check your antenna connection or location Multiple images or ghost shadows Check your antenna di
25. e but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores Without an S Video cable you will not receive the Super VHS quality picture 206 3372 A INSTALLATION CUSTOM PAGE 9 Hook Up Your TV to Stereo Amplifier Connecting your For added audio depth and clarity you Entertainment can connect your Entertainment Machine L gt s Stereo back Machine to a i NOS stereo amplifier to a stereo amplifier tereo Amplifier back panel Audio Input R L Locate the Left Right Audio Input jacks on the back of your Ti stereo amplifier Connect the Audio cables directly to these jacks TV back Connect these cables from lt the Left Right Variable Audio a Input jacks to the corresponding i iY Left Right Audio Out jacks on the back of your TV TV back panel Antenna Variable 3 Cable Adee expanded view A V cables not included with TV No Audio cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores 206 3372 A PAGE 10 A quick list of all the buttons on your remote and what they do OPERATION Remote Control Button Functions PRG PROGRAM Used to begin programming procedure FLASHBK FLASHBACK BUTTON FUNCTIONS Return to the last POWER Turns TV On and Off MODES channel viewed SURF k s
26. found JACK A connection on the back of a TV VCR or any other A V device i in this guide MONO SOUND Mono monaural sound is one channel of sound On more than one speaker all the speakers play the same audio OUTPUT Refers to the jack that sends a signal out of a VCR or other A V device 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 STEREO SOUND Stereo stereophonic sound refers to audio that s divided into right and left sides Device that picks up the signal and turns them into picture and sound 206 3372 A PAGE 40 REFERENCE Find what you want quickly FEATURE Amplifier Volume Override Antenna Audio Menu Auto Demo Auto Find Auto Program AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 Basic Television Operation Batteries Add Del Surf Clock Set Front Panel Glossary Hook Up Directory Language Menu Maintenance On Screen Menus Parental Control Programming the Remote Remote Control Auto Find S VHS Hookup Safety Information Serial Number 206 3372 A Recommended Audio Video Accessories STEREO SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS For use with any Surround Sound compatible TV These speakers create a sound so real it s as if you were p
27. k panel expanded view Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on household current 120 volt 60 Hertz AC do not attempt to operate it on DC Current R Audio L Mono 300 75 ohm Adapter 5 Go to page 11 to Auto Program Antenna TV back your Entertainment Machine oo Ifyou have a 75 ohm RF cable then you S z l don t need any adapters 1 Se I 1 gt 4 I i Sa o o Remember when screwing RF cables into Y iw i y a m jacks clockwise tightens and counter a ie 2a parents clockwise loosens i gt e 6 L S Video Video OD QAD R Audio 1 Mono TV back panel expanded view oo A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine but can be pur chased in most consumer electronics stores Mini glossary 75 OHM RF CABLE The wire that comes from an off air antenna or cable service provider Each end looks like a hex shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle and it screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV 300 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 wire sticking out on the other end 206 3372 A Hook Up Your Cable CATV to the TV Locate the Antenna Cable jack on the back
28. machine numbers A27A76R A27A74R 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 you record these numbers here MODEL NO SERIAL NO 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 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 ins
29. o TV viewing You can use the NUMBER key pad to simply type in the time and date AM and PM are still selected with the Timer key 206 3372 A PAGE 18 SETUP MENUS Turn on closed captioning that appears at the bottom of your screen i S 5 b Caption Press the MENU key on the remote control so the Setup menu appears Using the UP DOWN arrows on the remote control select Caption on your screen Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow to choose any of the following options On Caption When Muted or Off Press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing Captions come in handy when the television is on Mute or Soft Gowen O CD eR O C surr Gastar C Gon So ENTER lt lt SETUP MENUS PAGE 19 Caption Text Turn on closed captioning or Caption Text is a feature which allows your text that Entertainment Machine to receive various closed cap appears on tion and text options provided by your broadcaster y rT P a 3 your screen Availability and functionality of Caption Text feature is ead determined only by your broadcaster and may not be O available in your area gt eR wx C gt Press the MENU key on the remote sur Gi JC control so the Setup menu appears Using the UP DOWN arrows on the remote control select Caption Text ken on your screen Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow to choose any
30. of the following options Caption 1 Caption 2 Caption 3 Caption 4 Text 1 Text 2 Text 3 or Text 4 Press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing ENTER S Ts ae O M Standard closed captioning is avail VU able using the Caption 1 option com use GMER e Not all programming has closed cap o o h tioning or text available Ge ETR PD 206 3372 A PAGE 20 SETUP MENUS Language Options Choose the language you want all the menus to appear in Press the MENU key on the G 2 remote control so the Setup rd menu appears 2 Using the UP DOWN arrows on G D ver wO D ED the remote control select surf Lasek ED E Language on your screen Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow to choose any of the following N AN options English Spanish or French i Press ENTER or QUIT to return to regular TV viewing ENTER 206 3372 A SPECIAL FEATURES MENUS PAGE 21 Automatically turn your Zenith Entertainment Press the MENU key on the remote Machine on control repeatedly so the Special Erg or off Features Menu appears 9 Using the UP DOWN arrows on the K LORT gt remote control select Timer Setup q G on your screen Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow The Timer Menu screen will appear Sleep Timer Use the RIGHT LEFT arrows to adjust the length of time until the TV shuts d
31. ons TV VCR SOURCE Switches between watching TV via the available sources that is ANTENNA CABLE and VIDEO IN 206 3372 A OPERATION AUTO PROGRAM PAGE 11 Auto Program Select your input source then automatically With the remote control in hand 1 find and press the POWER key to turn on ED PRG store all the your Entertainment Machine stations available in Press the MENU key so the Setup X ECDAT your area menu appears 6 G A C D Using the UP DOWN arrows on the remote control select Auto Program on your screen The first e AN selection at the top a gt X Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to SZ 4 reach the Auto Program screen Using the UP DOWN arrows choose either Cable TV or Off Air Antenna on your screen Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to begin Auto Program ENTER amp Press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing Mini glossary AUTO PROGRAM Auto Program is how your Entertainment Machine finds all the channels available in your area and stores them into memory 206 3372 A PAGE 12 OPERATION FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front Panel Diagram An example of using the panel on the front of your When using the on screen menus the Entertainment buttons on the front panel correspond to Machine the remote control buttons as follows To access the menus push the MENU button on the panel Cycle through the variou
32. own select a countdown from ten minutes to four hours At this point continue to step five to set the On Time or press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing On Time Using the UP DOWN arrows on the remote control select On Time on your screen Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow or use the NUMBER key pad to enter the time your TV will automatically turn on Press the TIMER button to select AM or PM Press the UP DOWN arrow keys to select On Off Timer Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow to turn on the On Off Timer Press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing or continue program ming by repeating the above steps for Off Time The On Off timer will not work until the Clock on your television has been set 206 3372 A PAGE 22 MENUS SPECIAL FEATURES Channel Labels Label your television channels Using the NUMBER key pad or the CHANNEL UP DOWN arrows select O the channel you wish to label Press the MENU key on the Way WO C gt remote control repeatedly so the ts RF G AS BK j Special Features menu appears Using the UP DOWN select arrows annd on the remote control select Ch Labels on your screen Using the RIGHT LEFT adjust arrows choose the channel label that best describes that channel TO O GO Choose another channel to label using the process described in O steps 1 and 4 or press ENTER or
33. rection and or location e Make sure the wire from your antenna to your Entertainment Machine is properly connected Interference Sharp lines across The following may cause image problems or distortion the screen and lousy sound Electrical appliances powerful lights cars trucks computers or portable phones Medical equipment e If possible increase the distance between your Entertainment Machine and the offending appliance Or shut one of them off Normal picture but no sound e Check volume control e Make sure the TV is not Muted e Try another channel The problem may be the broadcast not your Entertainment Machine e Are the Audio A V cables properly installed e Are the wires for external speakers if you have external speakers properly installed No picture and lousy sound e Are you in TV or Cable tuning mode See Auto Program on page 11 and should be in the other e Make sure output channels on all A V equipment are on the same channel 3 or 4 e Check that all connections are tight No picture and no sound e Is the AC power plugged in The thing is just DEAD e Check that your AC power outlet works Test it by plugging in something else or try another plug e Make sure your brightness and audio controls are set properly e Try another channel The problem may be with the broadcast not your Entertainment Machine No color but the sound is 0 K e Check the color control in the Video menu e Try another channel The
34. s menus by pushing the button repeatedly Press the SELECT button repeatedly to highlight the option you want to modify Press either Right or Left on the ADJUST button to modify the option you have chosen Push the ENTER button to return to normal TV viewing Refer to the various pages on how to use the on screen menus The CHANNEL and VOLUME buttons work just as they do on your remote control Lost the remote Call Zenith at 1 800 365 1690 to ask about purchasing a new one 206 3372 A OPERATION TV FUNDAMENTALS PAGE 13 Basic Television Operation Introducing you to the basics of your Entertainment Source Machine The source button TV VCR Source on the remote switches between Video input and Cable Antenna input On some models A V input is designated DEC 11 98 CH 12 FOX as a channel that is one below the lowest one above the highest 10 55 You ll have to use the Channel Up Down buttons to access it The STEREO Time Channel display will read Video in place of a channel number Channel or Video Cable Antenna Input This setting allows you to change cable or Indicates Source antenna channels and to view videocassettes on channel 3 or 4 in mono Time sound Audio Mode Video Input This setting allows stereo playback of videocassettes The Date television cannot change channels in the Video mode but the VCR can This is an example of
35. taller s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electric Code U S A The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of the cable entry as practical REGULATORY INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Do not attempt to modify this product in an
36. the signal source for your Entertainment Press the MENU key on the 9 TA Machine remote control repeatedly so the O Moi Source menu appears Y Using the UP DOWN arrows on C5 C wo the remote control select Main 6 G C J Source on your screen Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to choose one of the following San options Antenna Cable or ZS N Video or S VHS y 2 a e Press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing Cn E 2 eo one GS GD Ee a gt 206 3372 A PAGE 28 OPERATION REMOTE FUNCTIONS Programming the Remote The device you want to program rower PRG should Dep Ns Indicator Light O i On the chart in this manual find CABLE AUX the type of device you re program m 4 Program your remote to work with a vast range of A V devices ming and then find the brand 6 Y c C name Make a note of the three digit code you ll need it soon Press and hold the PRG key It s recessed so it doesn t get pushed a accidentally When the indicator KeS light turns on you can release the button Push the button with the name of r 5 the device you re programming VCR CABLE AUX TV Using the number pad enter the three digit code found on the chart in the Reference section Press ENTER to save the code The indicator light will flash three
37. ther option Not all programming is broadcast in stereo sound or Second Audio Programming SAP QUIT toggles between Audio features MENUS 9 Gowen C CD GD Q want to change Choose from 6 JA j D Bass Increases decreases lower end sounds Treble Increases decreases higher end AN sounds yo ey SZ Balance Allows you to put the sound more to the left or right channel Audio Mode Choose from Stereo sound Mono or 2nd Audio SAP Front Surr Turn the front surround sound speakers on or off Sound Rite Scans for changes in sound level during commercials then adjusts the sound to match your cur rent level Loe 5 VY 9 e gt Speakers Turn the regular speakers on or off 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 channel available with some programming Choosing SAP often refers to listening to audio in another language such as Spanish or French AUDIO MENUS PAGE 25 Choose between stereo sound mono sound or SAP PAGE 26 MENUS VIDEO MENUS Use the Video Video Menu menu to customize how your picture looks Press the MENU key repeatedly and the ad Video menu will appear Your options o are C Gay Eo Gd e Contrast
38. ulty antenna connections are the owner s responsibility Important Product Registration Please fill out and mail your Product Registration Card It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem that could affect you Warranty Service For warranty service information contact any Zenith authorized service center Parts and service labor that are Zenith s responsibility see above will be provided without charge Other service is at the owner s expense If you have any problem in obtaining satisfactory warranty service call or write the Zenith Response Center You must provide the model number serial number and date of purchase or date of original installation Before you ask for warranty service read Maintenance And Troubleshooting in your operating guide You might avoid a service call THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRAN TY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ZENITH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUEN TIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT ZENITH CONSUMER SERVICES ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Factory Owned Service Center Zenith Response Center Home amp Carry in Service 1000 Milwaukee Avenue Television VCR Service Hours Glenview IL 60025 2493 Parts and Accessories M F 8 6 Sat 9 2 Telephone 847 391 8752
39. urF FLASHBK MUTE Activates custom channel select mode on your Entertainment Machine When Surf mode is active CHANNEL UP DOWN keys Surf through the channels you ve selected VOLUME LEFT RIGHT ARROWS Adjusts the sound level on your Entertainment Machine MENU Displays on screen menus Press repeatedly to cycle through other menus TIMER Displays the Sleep Timer Menu See page 21 for more information If your remote has Night Vision Glow In The Dark keys it must be exposed to light before the keys will glow in the dark Longer exposure longer glow Keys dedicated to VCR functions will still operate your VCR while the remote is in TV mode Grey keys indicate that they do not function on your model of TV SA A GQ G 4 BD QD ON CABLE VCR AUX TV Selects mode of operation for Remote Control MUTE Turns sound down Soft or off Mute while the picture remains CHANNEL UP DOWN Cycles through available channels L NUMBER KEY PAD Key in numbers for direct channel tuning 0 enter gt SOURCI remote control part number MBR3447 ENTER Shows the Channel Time display Press after channel numbers for instant selection UP DOWN ARROW The UP DOWN arrows select options QUIT Escape from most Menu options and toggle between Audio features LEFT RIGHT ARROW The LEFT RIGHT arrows adjust opti
40. ut it until after the lockout time has passed PAGE 24 MENUS SPECIAL FEATURES Your Entertainment Machine will show you all the menu options Auto Demo Press the MENU key on the remote control so the Special Features menu appears Using the UP DOWN select arrows on the remote control select Auto Demo on your screen Turn Auto Demo on or off using the RIGHT LEFT adjust arrows Press ENTER to return to TV viewing Auto Demo will continually show you every menu and display that your Zenith Entertainment Machine has It will even attempt to show you what it does o o To turn Auto Demo off select it in N the Set Up menu and shut it off with the RIGHT LEFT adjust arrows CD Gea CAY E Gs Gure E gt 4 ED 206 3372 A Mini glossary STEREO SOUND MONO SOUND 2ND AUDIO SAP 206 3372 A Audio Menu Press the MENU key on the remote con trol so the Audio menu appears Using the UP DOWN arrows on the remote control select the setting you Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow to change the option you have selected 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 and return to the Audio Menu to adjust ano
41. y 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 direct you to which page Use this page to decide where you need to begin your setup First find the setup to go to option below that best describes what you want to do then go to that page number a ook up of your Antenna only If you are using an antenna and no other equipment go to E Machine IMPORTANT Cable only If you have cable and no other equipment go to Cable TV wall jack o In Cable box Out Antenna with VCR If you are using an antenna and have a VCR go to oo C1 Cable and VCR If you have cable and a VCR go to Cable TV wall jack o In Cable box Out 206 3372 A PAGE 4 INSTALLATION STANDARD Hook Up Your Antenna to the TV Connect an off air Locate the Antenna Cable jack jack on antenna the back of your Entertainment to your Machine Entertainment Machine 2 o Connect the cable that runs from Antenna the wall directly to this jack according to the diagram to the right Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries A i Flat wire back of s e remote B a Antenna Variable Cable Audio Out 300 ohm TV bac
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