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1. Video Audio y O CO Signal Auto Program Signal sets the TV up to receive either over the air antenna signals Air or the cable signal from your cable service provider Cable Use Auto Program to automatically find and store in the TV s memory all the stations available in your area gt Set Up Mo Signal Cable Set Up Mos gt Auto Program Select lt gt Adjust m Menu g Select lt gt Adjust m Menu With th your En Press M Use the e remote control in hand press POWER to turn on tertainment Machine ENU so the Setup menu appears UP or DOWN arrow to select Signal With Signal highlighted use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow on the remote Air Cable Use the Press a control to select either for over the air antenna reception for reception from your cable service provider UP or DOWN arrow to select Auto Program RIGHT or LEFT arrow to begin Auto Program follow on screen instructions When the channel search is complete you are ready to watch TV Auto Program finds channels being received by the TV tuner See information on page 15 for using the Cable Box or VCR tuners Cable wil Mini glossary OFF Al R ANTENNA CABLE 206 3484 not work unless you subscribe to cable service The device receiving the program signal broadcast over the air Your Auto Program selection if you sub
2. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 17 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 18 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 19 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 20 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servic ing to qualified service personnel under the following con ditions a If the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustmen
3. e ALGw13 fits most 13 Televisions ONLY 39 99 Available in White just add WH to part number e g ALGW27 WH For ALL ORDERS ADD 6 95 SHIPPING amp HANDLING i ZENITH 5 FUNCTION REMOTE Broken or lost remote Need a second remote or more functions Order direct from Zenith e Operates TV VCR CD DVD DIVX DSS amp Cable Box Operates PI and Most Screen Menus e Extended Range amp MORE Orders 1 year or more after product purchase may receive upgraded models Other Remotes with 3 4 5 amp 7 Functions Available Upon Request ZEN 525 ONLY 19 99 Siri muou yr v k o seced h q oa si i g apei oo ee o zenith ORDER TODAY CALL OR FAX TOLL FREE 1 800 255 6790 Use Your Visa or MasterCard to Order Fax 1 888 693 6484 PLEASE ALLOW 3 4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY aa email parts sales zenith com astray VISA Your Zenith Direct View TV Warranty Direct View Color TV Welcome to the Zenith family We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith Entertainment Machine Please read this warranty carefully it is a LIMITED WARRANTY as defined under Federal Law This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state within the U S A ZENITH RESPONSIBILITY Service Labor During a period of 90 days from effective warranty date Zenith will provide service labor by a Zenith authorized serv
4. DELETE PAGE 28 Use to connect Audio Video equipment such as a VCR usually to achieve higher quality picture and sound Any device that produces video or sound VCR DVD cable box or television Optional equipment usable with your Entertainment machine This feature lets you add new channels to the channel scan list that you ll scroll through when using your remote The physical receiver of television signals sent over the air A large metal piece of equipment does not always have to be vis ible for your home to be using an anten na Sound portion of a program A form of subtitling that writes out the dialog for your program This function lets you remove channels that you don t want to watch from the channel scan list you ll scroll through Digital video disk player A small picture on your screen that repre senting a feature or menu Refers to the jack that receives a signal into the TV VCR or other A V device A connector 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 smaller opening and are color coded On screen aid provided for you to use to control and program your TV s features MONO SOUND OUTPUT RF CABLE SIGNAL SOURCE SPECIAL STEREO SOUND Mono monaural sound is one channel of sound On more than one speaker all the speakers play
5. Gos gt Language English Signal Cable Select lt gt Adjust m Menu Spanish French PAGE 17 Ch Add Del r E Vol Follow the instructions below to include or l remove channels from the channel scan Set Up D 4 Me gt Ch Add Delete Note Use the remote control Select lt gt Adjust m Menu to add or delete channels As shown in the Setup menu with Ch Add Del selected To add or delete a channel use the number keypad to tune to the channel Use the left or right arrow to adjust either add the cur rently tuned channel or delete it To select another channel to add or delete use the num ber keypad or Ch Up Down and repeat above instructions chan y For Model No B1301L only Since there is no remote control for this model display ctures you must use the ch up down arrows to select channels If you delete chan nels from the TV s memory simply rerun Auto Program to restore all avail able channels 3 6 9 flashback sourc leep cc Mini glossary CHANNEL SCAN The channels found and put into the TV s memory when Auto Program s Channel Search was performed Channels that are tuned as the user presses either the Ch Up or Down keys on the remote or front control panel ADDED Channel will be included when pressing Ch Up Down DELETED Channel will not be included when pressing Ch Up Down PAGE 18 206 3484 Clock S
6. jack input Channel 3 and Channel 4 automatically remote control model numbers SC3482 SC3484 w Glow Keys PAGE 12 206 3484 Menu Operation with Remote Control How to use the remote control to access the on screen menus select the menu options and adjust the options Set Up RIO Clock Set_ 0 gt Language English ane l Set Up FJoos feet ar sae ai eke Ads a Neos Gis Language English Language English A 17 77 gt signa Cable gt Signal Cable Air gt uto Program Auto Program E Select lt gt Adjust A Select lt gt Adjust Menu Press MENU repeatedly to scroll through the available menus Press either the Up or Down chan arrow key repeatedly 2 lt lt to move the menu arrow up or down the available menu options and select one lt q menu p lt Use the Right or Left vol arrow key to adjust the select ed menu option ED A chan te ispl ee dicture You can use the TV front panel controls to operate the on screen menus also see next page flashba Cable will not work unless you subscribe to cable service sourceleep cc 206 3484 PAGE 13 Front Panel Controls How to use your front panel controls to operate the on screen menus Note When using the buttons on the front panel to select and adjust options on the on screen menus CHANNEL Select Up Down VOLUME Adjust Left Right To access the Setup menu press
7. openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila tion and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 11 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home con sult your product dealer or local power company For prod ucts intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 12 Line Cord Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized alternating cur rent line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety pur pose of the polarized plug 13 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying part
8. the same audio Refers to the jack that sends a signal out of a VCR DVD or other A V device 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 Picture and sound traveling through cable or on the air to your television screen The term for the equipment providing pic ture and sound signals to your Entertainment Machine VCR DVD play ers or Cable Boxes are examples of sources Features that are not ordinarily included in a TV enhancing your entertainment experience Stereo Stereophonic sound refers to audio that s divided into right and left sides Any device that picks up broadcast sig nals and turns them into picture and sound Video cassette recorder Used for record ing and playback of videotape cassettes Picture portion of a program 206 3484 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 lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent Wring the cloth u
9. N HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU OWNER S RESPONSIBILITY Effective Warranty Date Warranty begins on the date of original consumer purchase For your convenience keep the dealer s dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date Operating Guide Read your Operating Guide carefully so that you will understand the operation of your set and how to adjust the customer controls Carry In Service Models under 21 diagonal U S A screen size must be taken to a Zenith authorized service center for warranty service and must be picked up by the owner Antenna Reception problems caused by inadequate home antenna or faulty antenna connections are the owner s responsibility Important Product Registration Please fill out and mail your Product Registration Card It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem that could affect you Warranty Service For warranty service information contact any Zenith authorized service center Parts and service labor that are Zenith s responsibility see above will be provided without charge Other service is at the owner s expense If you have any problem in obtaining satisfactory warranty service call or write the Zenith Response Center You must provide the model number serial number and date of purchase or
10. Set the time that the TV will automatically turn on Off Time Set the time that the TV will automatically turn off On Off Timer Pick whether the on off timers will be working or not Sleep Timer Pick a preset time that the TV will automatically turn off 15 minutes two hours Personalizes the picture image Your options are Picture Pref Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color and Tint SPECIAL Goes beyond basics and customizes your Entertainment Machine Caption Text Choose the captioning or text options for your Entertainment Machine Options are Off Caption1 Caption 2 Text 1 or Text 2 CC When Mute Closed Captions appear on screen when mute is selected sound is turned off Parental Control Restrict viewer programming based on selected ratings Audio Selects Stereo Monaural or SAP Second Audio Program on TVs with Stereo audio PAGE 16 206 3484 Language Use to choose a different language for the on screen menus to appear in 206 3484 Press MENU to place the Setup menu on the TV Use the Up or Down Select arrow to highlight the Language option Use the Left or Right adjust arrow to choose either English Spanish or French as the language the on screen menus will appear in Even if the TV is turned on and off the selected lan guage remains for the on screen menus If the TV is disconnected from power it reverts back to the original preset condition with English on screen menus Set Up
11. bles not included with TV VQ back AV panel gt Output D CKA switch 3 Out D Audi Typical TV back i video SO 206 3484 Hook Up Cable and VCR to the TV Connecting Cable service and a VCR to your Entertainment Machine Hook up your Entertainment Machine see diagrams at right Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries back of remote Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Go to page 11 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 wires onto jacks clockwise tightens and counterclock wise loosens No A V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine If you re using a cable box Auto Program page 11 might only find the channel your cable service is on usually channel 3 or 4 Don t worry that s all you need PAGE 10 Cable TV wall jack Without Cable Box VCR back ce VCR back AV panel s RF coaxial wire 75ohm 5 In Output Q CKO p switch 3 4 P Video Audio n aA Typical TV back Cable TV wall jack With Cable Box Cable box 8 ooo gt VCR back VCR back AV panel RF coaxial wire 750hm t In Output Q7 lt i a a Out Video Audio DE DEOD
12. ct a video option then use the Left or Right arrow to change the setting Mini glossary CUSTOM User specified settings for video menu options As you make changes in the video menu they are considered cus tom preferences PRESET Changes all custom settings back to their original values PAGE 22 206 3484 Caption Text 5 amp Use to turn on and select on screen closed S si ecial ui KOAL captions or text instead of sound p VOA B Caption Text off C1C27T1T2 CC When Mute Parental Control Audio Select lt gt Adjust Menu Press MENU repeatedly to place the Special features menu on the TV screen Use the Up or Down select arrow to highlight the Caption Text option Use the Left or Right adjust arrow to choose off C1 C2 T1 T2 Another method of choosing captions or text is to press CC on the remote to access the Caption Text menu Press repeatedly to choose one of the options If a closed caption option is available on the broad cast it will probably be Caption 1 Be certain that the program you are watching has closed captions or text available Check the local TV listings to determine if closed captions or text are available on the broadcast Mini glossary C1 C2 T1 T2 C1 Closed Captions 1 C2 Closed Captions 2 T1 Text 1 T2 Text 2 CAPTIONS Words that appear on the TV screen as a substitute for the aud
13. 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 CONSUMER SERVICES FACTORY OWNED SERVICE CENTERS Zenith Response Center 201 J ames Record Rd Building 3 801 E Roosevelt Rd 201 James Record Rd Huntsville AL 35824 Lombard IL 60148 Building 4 Telephone 256 772 1515 Telephone 630 705 2830 Huntsville AL 35824 Mon Fri 7 00 a m 8 00 p m CST Telephone 256 774 4025 Sat 8 00 a m 5 00 p m CST Home amp Carry in Service Service Hours www zenith com Television VCR M F 8 6 Sat 9 2 Parts and Accessories Will accept UPS shipments PTV Camcorders 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 picture 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 256 774 4088 B WARR DV 2 9 98 206 3484 Copyright 1999 Zenith Electronic
14. ess the preset time options Then press SLEEP repeatedly to choose one of the preset Settings To disable the Sleep Timer simply select Off in the Sleep Timer options menu or press POWER to turn the TV off Mini glossary SLEEP TIMER Feature which turns the TV off after the preselected time has expired Feature can be preset to turn the TV off in a preset time period from 15 minutes up to 2 hours 206 3484 PAGE 21 Video Menu Video ooy Use to fine tune the picture s appearance to Picture Pref Preset a lt gt Custom your personal preferences Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint Select lt gt Adjust m Menu Press MENU repeatedly to place the Video menu on the TV screen Use the Up or Down select arrow to highlight the menu feature Use the Left or Right adjust arrow to change the menu options Picture Preference Custom or Preset Contrast Changes the amount of difference between black and white levels in the picture Brightness Increases or decreases the amount of white in your picture Sharpness Raises or lowers the definiton of the picture The lower the level the softer the image will appear Color Adjusts levels of all colors Tint Adjusts the relative amounts of red and green in your picture Another way to adjust the Video options is to press PICTURE repeatedly to sele
15. et Pa Clock rami gt Time Set 12 00 AM Use to set the time on the TV s clock On Time 12 21 AM Off Time 12 09 AM On Off Timer On Sleep Timer 30 Min Select lt gt Adjust m Menu Press MENU repeatedly to place the Clock menu on the TV screen Use the Up or Down Select arrow to highlight the Time Set option Press and hold down the Left or Right Adjust arrow and set the current time making sure AM or PM is set correctly If you set the clock the time appears automatically when you press DISPLAY If you disconnect power to the TV you will have to res set the internal clock 206 3484 PAGE 19 On Off Timer Use to set the clock On Time Off Time On Off Timer feature Clock OAR Clock TY ey Ae Clock ea Time Set 12 00 AM Time Set 12 00 AM Time Set 12 00 AM gt On Time 12 21 AM On Time 12 21 AM On Time 12 21 AM Off Time 12 09 AM gt Off Time 12 09 AM Off Time 12 09 AM On Off Timer On On Off Timer On gt On Off Timer On Sleep Timer 30 Min Sleep Timer 30 Min Sleep Timer 30 Min q Select lt gt Adjust m Menu A Select 4 gt Adjust m Menu A Select lt gt Adjust m Menu J In the Clock menu with the On Time option highlighted press and hold down the Left or Right arrow until the time you want the TV to turn on ap
16. ice center when needed as determined by the Zenith service center as a result of manufacturing defects New or remanufactured replacements for factory defective parts will be supplied by a Zenith authorized service center for one year from effective war ranty date color picture tube two years Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period Home Service Warranty service for 21 diagonal U S A or larger screen size models is provided in the home in most cases Some repairs may require the unit to be taken by the servicer to the repair facility and returned at no additional charge Not Covered This warranty covers manufacturing defects and does not cover installation adjustment of customer controls in the home installation or repair of home antenna systems cable converters or cable company supplied equipment it also does not cover damage due to misuse abuse negligence acts of God or other causes beyond the control of Zenith Any alteration of the product after manufacture voids this warranty in its entirety THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MER CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ZENITH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDEN TAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA TIONS O
17. icular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Continued on next page PAGE 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Continued from previous page 14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code U S A ANSI NFPA 70 provides informa tion with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup porting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors loca tion of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Example of Grounding According to National Electrical Code Instructions Ground Clamp Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductor i NEC Section 810 21 Electric Service Equipment Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H NEC National Electrical Code 15 Lightning For added protection for this product receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 16
18. io track instead of sound for the hearing impaired Today many TV programs include closed captions in addition to the audio track TEXT Words that scroll across the TV screen in a box instead of sound 206 3484 PAGE 23 CC When Mute Displays closed captions when the audio Special w ii sound is muted Caption Text B CC When Mute Parental Control Audio i Select lt gt Adjust m Menu Feature works when sound is muted Press MENU repeatedly to place the Special features menu on the TV screen Use the Up or Down select arrow to highlight the CC When Mute option Use the Left or Right adjust arrow to choose Off or On Off feature not active On if available captions will appear until mute is turned off Press MUTE to activate CC When Mute Press MUTE again to turn feature off This feature works great if you get a phone call and do not want to miss the audio portion of the program you are watching Not all programs have closed captions Mini glossary CC WHEN MUTE This feature allows you to have closed captions appear on the TV screen whenever the mute mode no sound is selected PAGE 24 206 3484 Parental Control Optional feature can be used to block undesirable programming from appearing on your TV screen Parental Control offers the user a wide variety of options and settings in menu form that restrict or block the pr
19. k program Content based on individual parameters such as Strong Dialog D Bad Language L Sex Scenes S Violence Scenes V or Fantasy Violence Scenes FV in the TV Guidelines option e How many hours do you want Parental Control to be active Set the number of Hours option from Off 1 up to 99 e Select a secret password in the Set Password option Use the number keys on the remote Don t forget the password it is the only way you can access the Parental Control menu and change rating selections or turn Parental Control off e Do you want Parental Control to be active all the time If not you can turn it on or off with the Lock On Off option Simply specifying one content block such as Sex Scenes You should set Parental Control restrictions for both general will not automatically block another content in the pro audiences and for children classifications in the TV Guidelines grams from appearing menu to be active at the same time to insure complete pro gramming coverage Don t forget your password or you will have to wait until the block time you specified expires before you can access any restricted programming Mini glossary MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA MPAA RATING SYSTEM General Audiences Content not offensive to most viewers PG Parental Guidance Content is such that parents may not want their children to view the program Suggested PG 13 Parental Guidance Program is inappropriate for preteen
20. lectric Shock Match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond NOTE TO CABLE TV INSTALLER This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electric Code U S A The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of the cable entry as practical REGULATORY INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Gass B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures gt Reorient or
21. machine numbers B13A01L B13A02D B13A03D B19A02D B19A21D zenith VU hookup directory pageb L our on screen menus y page 16 oo o glossary page 28 As an ENERGY STAR Partner Zenith Electronics Corporation of America Groggy has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency operating guide warranty RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER Now while you can see it The model and serial number of your new TV are located on the back of the TV cabinet For your future convenience we suggest that your record these numbers here MODEL NO WARNING RIS ELECTRIC SHO EN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSI DE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE POWER CORD POLARIZATION CAUTION To Prevent E
22. n Suggestive Dialog Bad Language Sex and Violence Scenes Tv 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Unsuitable for children under 14 may contain Strong Dialog Bad Language Sex and Violence Scenes TV MA Mature Audience Only Adults only may contain Strong Dialog Bad Language Sex and Violence Scenes CHILDREN S CLASSIFICATIONS TV Y Children Considered suitable for all children under 7 years old TV Y7 Children 7 and over Considered suitable for children over 7 may contain Fantasy Violence Scenes PAGE 26 206 3484 Audio Menu Special Adjusts the sound on your Entertainment Machine Caption Text CC When Mute Parental Control gt Audio Stereo Select lt gt Adjust m Menu Press MENU repeatedly to place the Special features menu on the TV screen Use the Up or Down select arrow to highlight the Audio option Use the Left or Right adjust arrow to choose Stereo Mono or SAP Audio options will only appear on TVs equipped with stereo See page 5 for the features provided on the model of TV you have Mini glossary STEREO Stereo sound is heard and divided between the left and right speakers MONO Monaural sound is heard from all speakers SAP Second Audio sound is heard if available on program 206 3484 PAGE 27 Glossary Description of the terms used in this guide A V CABLES A V DEVICE ACCESSORIES ANTENNA AUDIO CAPTION TEXT
23. ntil it s almost dry and then use it to wipe the screen 2 Make sure the excess water is off the screen and then let it air dry before you turn on your Entertainment Machine Cabinet Cleaning 1 Use a soft cloth with a mild soap solution to wipe the cabinet 2 Rinse the cloth and wipe the cabinet again 3 Let the cabinet air dry before turning the Entertainment Machine on 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 A to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges If you use an off air antenna you may also want to dis connect it from the back of your TV before leaving If you unplug your Zenith Entertainment Machine you may have to reset the clock using the Clock Set menu described earlier See page 19 206 3484 PAGE 29 Trouble Shooting Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself 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 No color but the sound is O K Picture has a big black box on it but the sound is O K Picture has two horizontal black bars one on top and one on the bottom Remote control doesn t work Menu options can t be changed or selected No picture or sound when an
24. ogram your Entertainment Machine If you have a 75 ohm RF cable then you don t need any adapters Remember when screwing RF cables onto jacks clockwise tight ens and counterclockwise loosens Mini glossary Over the Air Typical TV back Antennas 1 Flat wire 300 ohm Antenna D NZS 300 75 ohm Adapter Antenna E eaten wire Ve cK W gt Antenna 75 OHM RF Cable The wire that comes from an off air antenna or cable service provider Each end looks like a hex shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle and it screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV 300 75 OHM Adapter A small device that connects a two wire 300 ohm antenna to a 75 ohm RF jack They are usually about an inch long with two screws on one end and a round opening with a wire sticking out on the other end 206 3484 Hook Up Cable Service to the TV Connecting Cable service to your Entertainment Machine Hook up your Entertainment Machine see Without Cable Box diagrams at right Cable TV Remove the back of the remote and put in wall jack two AAA batteries o re Typical TV back back of remote v6 WN Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a RF coaxial wire 75 ohm switched outlet che Antenna 2 With Cable Box Cable TV wall jack Go to page 11 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine If y
25. ogramming which can appear to the general audience and children Parental Control allows the user the capability of defining which program rating they con sider acceptable to the younger or more sensitive viewer It can be preset and turned either on or off by the user who specifies a secret 4 number code the password The number of hours must be specified and general audience and children viewer blocks should both be programmed into the TV s memory Viewer ratings are specified for both the TV TV Guidelines menu and motion picture industry Movie Ratings menu both rating systems should be used to assure complete coverage for programs appearing on your TV The ratings are directed at the ages of children and mature audiences Overview To insure complete coverage for all TV programs movies and regular TV shows choose a rating for MPAA from the selec tions below AND choose ratings from the TV Parental Guidelines Rating System on the next page for General Audiences and for Children In addition to those you may wish to add additional restrictions from the Content Block menu and for the No Rating option to be blocked See menu example on next page Things to Consider before Setting Up Parental Control e Specify which rating you consider acceptable to the viewer For example if you choose TV PG all more restrictive rat ings will be automatically blocked the viewer will not be able to see TV PG TV 14 or TV MA rated programming e Bloc
26. ou re using a cable box leave your TV on channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to change channels Remember when screwing RF cables onto Typical TV back i Hae Cable b jacks clockwise tightens and counterclock mm PAS O wise loosens Out A 0 ao 34 If you re using a cable box Auto Program page 11 might only find the channel your cable service is on usually channel 3 or 4 Don t worry that s all you need RF coaxial wire 750hm Yj 7 1 Antenna DD Mini glossary CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your cable TV CATV stations 206 3484 Hook Up Antenna and VCR to the TV Connecting your off air antenna and VCR to your Entertainment Machine VCR with Flat Wire Antenna Adapter 5 i Hook up your Entertainment Machine see dia E grams at right i y flat wire J Zooo gt _ VCR back cea ie ae Wile Remove the back of the remote and put in two g SOON AAA batteries VCR backs AV panel gt i 300 75 Bs gt Output Q lt Adapter ee a Out Video D e SE oS _ L g Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched Video Audio Tr Pr Go to page 11 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine VCR with Round Antenna Wire Remember when screwing RF cables onto jacks clockwise tightens and counterclockwise loosens Over the Air Antenna 8 ooo VCR back 1 s Si Y Ca
27. pears With the Off Time option highlighted press and hold down the Left or Right arrow until the time you want the TV to turn off appears With the On Off Timer option highlighted use the Left or Right arrow to set On the TV will turn On and Off Off the TV will not turn On and Off The On Off Timer clock settings can be left the same but the feature can be set to be active or inactive You must set an off time for the On Off Timer feature to work Mini glossary ON TIMER Time setting that automatically turns your TV on at the preset time OFF TIMER Time setting that automatically turns your TV off at the preset time ON OFF TIMER Option that enables or disables the On Off Timer settings PAGE 20 206 3375 Sleep Timer o og Clock Ore Automatically turns the TV off after the select Time Set 42 00 AM ed preset time period has elapsed On Time 12 21 AM Off Time 12 09 AM On Off Timer On gt Sleep Timer 30Min Off 15 Min 30 Min 45 Min 60 Min 90 Min 120 Min 4 Select lt gt Adjust m Menu Press MENU repeatedly to place the Clock menu on the TV screen Use the Up or Down Select arrow to highlight the Sleep Timer option Use the Left and Right arrows to select the time that you want the TV to turn itself off in Another way to set the Sleep Timer is to press SLEEP on the remote to acc
28. perated 2 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 3 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 4 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc tions should be adhered to 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 6 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 7 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tri pod bracket or table The product may fall causing seri ous injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 8 Transporting Product A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn A PORTABLE CART WARNING 206 3484 9 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Ventilation Slots and
29. re 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 Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly see remote battery compartment Try unplugging your Entertainment Machine for five minutes then plug it back in Don t forget to reset the clock Check to see if the source equipment has been turned on Make sure that the connections are secure on the back of your TV and on the source equipment e Check to see if all the connections are secure e Is it a monaural program Mono TV Are you using Audio Video jacks as the picture source Captions turned on e Caption When Mute selected Turn off in Special menu then press MUTE to restore sound 206 3484 Recommended Video Accessories INDOOR AMPLIFIED ANTENNA Receive Local programming NOT available on your Satellite sys tem Perfect bac up ant nna for cable outages Enhanced quay picture and stereo sound in weak signal areas e Amplified VHF UHF FM Antenna includes 4 feet of 75 ohm cable for easy hookup 415775 ONLY 34 95 Siri Emun TELEVISION WALL MOUNTS Set up your game room or spare room in style Sturdy black wall mounts keep the TV off your furniture and in easy view All mounts have 90 degree and 10 sagt tilt AS e ALGW27 fits most 25 to 27 TVs BL eA 9 e ALGW20 fits most 19 and 20 TVs ONLY 49 99
30. relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation Unauthorized modification could void the user s authority to operate this product Entertainment Machine is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation Copyright 1999 Zenith Electronics Corporation PAGE 2 B WARN DV 1 7 98 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind However improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product and save them for future reference Observing the simple precautions discussed in this operating guide can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product This product complies with all applicable U S Federal safety requirements and those of the Canadian Standards Association 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is o
31. s with a greater degree of offensive material Suggested than a PG rated program R Restricted viewing Not for children under age 17 Strong elements of sex and or violence NC 17 Restricted Viewing Not for children under age 17 under any circumstances Strong sexual content X Hard Core Films Same as NC 17 rating Note Zenith Electronics Corporation is not liable for any program content that appears when using this rating system as always user dis cretion is advised 206 3484 PAGE 25 Parental Control After reading the preceding page follow the instructions below to set up and activate Parental Control a N Special P oT Parental Control D Caption Text i gt Movie Ratings MPAA Ratings Rating Al FV V S L D CC When Mute roo Tyauidelines G v Childrens gt Parental Control Unblock PG WY vV vV Augi ame 4 Eons x TVY7 V v Enter the Password vV e e General Audiences i Pa il Lock z TVG v Vy y Select lt gt Adjust m Menu X v TV PG v awe s Select lt gt Adjust M Me TV 14 V Piaf xf Ke Select lt gt Adjust m amp Men TV MA v Note Use the remote control Select lt gt Adjust M Men to set up Parental Control 7 Blocked 0 9 Press Unblocked As shown above in the Special menu with the Parental Control option highlight ed press the Left or Right arrow to got to Parental Control Use the Up or Do
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33. scribe to a cable service display mute pictures Y a YY Se Rt ad a gt W 3 ay RE E gt W amp amp 7 ION D amp flashbd tC sourceleep cc O COC PAGE 11 Remote Control Key Functions A quick list of all the keys on your remote and what they do Note All the features listed below may not be available on your TV see page 5 for a complete listing of the features available by model number on each TV in this family CH CHANNEL UP POWER Goes to next higher channel number Turns TV On or Off 4 x MENU VOLUME LEFT I ital es menus Decreases the sound level ee page VOLUME RIGHT ibe Increases the sound level CH CHANNEL DOWN Goes to next lower channel number UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT ARROWS The Up Down arrows select menu options and the Left Right arrows adjust menu options MUTE Turns sound Off and On DISPLAY C while the picture remains Shows the channel time display a pate ale press i NUMBER KEYPAD PICTURE Selects channels directly Selects video menu options A LEFT and RIGHT arrows adjust gt settings 0 FLASHBK FLASHBACK NOT USED i Return to the last channel viewed cc Chooses closed captions and text options C1 C2 T1 T2 Switches between currently selected Sets the time the TV will turn off TV channel Channel 3 and Channel 4 on some TVs On model B13A03D only switches between watching TV Aux Audio Video
34. t of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in perform ance 21 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the origi nal part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 22 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condi tion 23 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 24 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat 206 3484 Table Of Contents Note This operating guide describes features for a family of TV models as a result not all features are available on all models See the feature by model chart below to identify which features are on your TV Turn to the next page to begin your TV setup Safety Warning Step 3 Customize Your TV s Features Important Safety Instructions Setup Menu S
35. tart with page 11 Auto Program Table of Contents and Features by Model Chart Language Ch Add Del Step 1 Hook Up TV Clock Set Menu Hookup Directory Set Time TV and other Equipment Hookups Timer Setup On and Off Time On Off Timer Antenna accessory Di pole antenna Sleep Timer Cable service Video Menu Antenna with VCR Special Features Menu Cable service with VCR Caption Text CC When Mute Closed Captions Step 2 Reception Set Up and Channel Search Parental Control Signal Setup Auto Program Select Antenna or cable service and perform channel Glossary search Maintenance Remote Control Key Functions Trouble Shooting On Screen Menu Operation Using Remote Recommended Accessories On Screen Menu Operation Using TV Front Panel Warranty Basic TV Operation On Screen Menus Features Overview Features Available by TV Model Chart Note Even though this operating guide shows a complete listing of features available for this model line all models do not have all the features shown For example Model B13A01L does not have a remote control or On Off Timer features See note above B13A01L B13A02D B13A03D B19A02D B19A21D Remote Control No Yes Yes Yes Yes Dipole Antenna No Yes Yes No No Earphone J ack Yes No Yes Front No No Sound Monaural Monaural Monaural Monaural Stereo Audio Video In J acks No No Yes Front No No On Off Timers No Yes Yes Yes Yes Sleep Timer No Yes Yes Yes Yes Parental Control No Yes Yes Yes Yes Closed Cap
36. tereo Sound If your TV has stereo sound select your audio preference using the on screen AUDIO menu Tuners Use the TV tuner or if you have other sources the VCR tuner or the Cable Box tuner to tune channels and provide the picture and sound to your TV See pages 8 9 and 10 for Happy Sad notes regarding VCR and Cable Boxes Set your VCR and or Cable Box output switches to either 3 or 4 then tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 to receive the VCR or Cable Box tuner image See your VCR and or your Cable Box owner s manual s for further operating information Earphone J ack An earphone jack is provide on some models Connect your earphone s and follow the instructions provided with your earphone s Sy 206 3484 te ED 3 6 9 flashback lt ED sourc leep cc PAGE 15 On Screen Menus Overview Descriptions of the menus and submenus on your Entertainment Machine Menu Name Description and page number SETUP Sets up the basic features of your Entertainment Machine Language Pick the language you want your on screen menus to appear in Signal Choose Air or Cable service Auto Program Automatically finds and stores active channels to flip through using Channel Up Down Ch Add Del You manually pick and choose which active channels will appear when flipping through using Channel Up Down CLOCK Sets the clock programs the Sleep Timer and on off timer options Time Set Set the TV clock s time On Time
37. the MENU button once to get the other menus keep ae pressing the MENU button ee power v channel a lt volume menu Choose the on screen menu option you wish to change using either SELECT button The ADJ UST buttons act as an adjustment Left Right function use them to change the menu option Menus disappear after twenty seconds To get them back push the MENU button again If you ve lost your remote you can get a new replacement by calling 1 800 255 6790 to purchase a replacement Note Remotes are not available for Model B13A01L PAGE 14 206 3484 Basic TV Operation Introducing you to the basics of your Entertainment Machine Channel Time 20 1 Pressing DISPLAY will show the Channel Time display the currently 12 35 AM selected channel and the current time if the clock is set Changing Channels 2 CHANNEL UP DOWN arrows Use these arrows to change channels Auto Program finds all channels available to you 2 NUMBER Keypad To skip to any channel enter the number of the channel using the NUMBER keypad Press 0 first for channel numbers under 10 2 FLASHBACK To instantly return to the last channel viewed press FLASH BACK Previous Channel 3 VOLUME RIGHT LEFT To adjust the sound level use the VOLUME RIGHT LEFT arrows chan T 3 To silence your TV instantly press MUTE To get the sound back press displa YP MUTE again ep 3 S
38. tions When Mute No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes feature is available on that model No feature is not available on that model All Models include Antenna Hookup J ack Front TV Controls Panel English Spanish French On Screen Menus and Custom Preset Picture Preference Note Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice 206 3484 Hook Up Directory Directs you to which page to go to for proper hook up of your Entertainment Machine IMPORTANT Use this page to decide where you need to begin your setup First find the line below that best describes what you want to do then go to that page number Antenna only If you are using an antenna and no other equipment go to SV If you subscribe to cable service and no other equipment go to Cable TV wall jack Cable Service In Cable box Out Antenna with VCR Cable and VCR If you subscribe to cable service and have a VCR go to Cable TV wall jack fo In Cable box Out Accessory Input If you have earphones and want to use the earphone jack go to 206 3484 Hook Up Your Antenna Connecting an antenna to your Entertainment Machine Hook up your Entertainment Machine see diagrams at right Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries p Ca TEA Plug in your TV Do not plug it into a switched outlet Go to page 11 to Auto Pr
39. wn arrow to select a restriction option like TV Guidelines Use Up Down to select the restriction use Left Right to set the checkmark Block for the options All for TV G for example See the Mini Glossary Ratings Charts on this and the previous page for rating meanings Pressing MENU returns to the previous menu After you have selected and adjusted Blocked Unblocked the options Use these keys Set the hours you want Parental Control active to select and Set a 4 number password using the number keypad adjust the e Finally set the Parental Control Lock option to either on or off Parental Control menu options In the TV Guidelines menu press the Up or Down arrow and repeat to go from the All column to the Use the number FV V L and D columns Down arrow will move the highlight from top to bottom then to the next keypad to set column on the right top to bottom then to the next column on the right top to bottom etc the password All blocks every restriction for example for guideline rating TV PG All will block programs with V Violence S Sex Scenes Lad Language and D Suggestive Dialog from appearing No Rating means that the program does not contain any rating information Mini glossary TV PARENTAL GUIDELINE RATING SYSTEM TV G General Audience Considered suitable for all audiences children may watch unattended TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested Unsuitable for younger children may contai
40. y non cable source is selected Weak or no Stereo Sound when using a stereo VCR No sound words appear on screen PAGE 30 SOLUTIONS Check your antenna connection or location Check your antenna direction and or location e Make sure the wire from your antenna 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 level 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 Make sure output channels on all A V equipment are on the same channel 3 or 4 Check that all connections are tight Is the AC power plugged in Check that your AC power outlet works Test it by plugging in something else or try another plug Make sure your brightness and audio controls are set properly Try another channel The problem may be with the broadcast Check the color control in the Video menu Black and white broadcast Try another channel The problem may be with the broadcast 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 pictu

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