Zenith IQB55M90W 55" Rear Projection Television
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1. Signal Turn on your Entertainment Machine by pressing the POWER button on your remote Access the Signal item on your Setup Menu by following the four steps on page 15 INSTALLING Select the signal source of your Entertainment Machine If your ETC signal comes from an outdoor antenna select ANTENNA by pressing the RIGHT arrow button If your signal comes from a cable TV service select CATV 1 by press ing the DOWN arrow button then the RIGHT arrow button When you have made your selection press the MENU button to return to the Setup Menu Now access the Auto Program Menu Item by pressing the DOWN arrow button on your remote Press the RIGHT arrow button to select Auto Program and then press the RIGHT arrow button again to begin Auto Programming If certain CATV channel are poor RZ or not possible in CATV1 mode set signal to CATV2 mode 206 3486 0 PAGE 16 Button Functions on Your Remote All the buttons on your remote and what they do PRG Press to begin Programming your remote MODE Adjust which mode your remote is working in TV Cable Box or VCR SOURCE Cycles through the available sources on your Entertainment Machine FLSHBK Return immediately to the last channel viewed VOLUME LEFT RIGHT Increases decreases the sound leve2. buttons as the UP DOWN arrow buttons on your remote Push the EXIT button to return to normal TV viewing a y Press the SOURCE button to cycle OE iewat IM menu exit Lio through all sources 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 Auto Demo is activated by pressing the POWER button on the front panel and holding down on the button To turn Auto Demo off press the POWER button once 206 3486 0 PAGE 19 On Screen Menus Using the Menu button on your remote you can access all the menus below Menu Name Go to page SETUP MENU Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Projo Setup SPECIAL MENU Channel Labels Source ID Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Captions Text Background PAGE 20 Adjust the basic characteristics of your Entertainment Machine Pick the language you want your on screen menus to appear in Adjust the signal Source for your Ant jack 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 Review the labels and Parental Controls you have placed on your channels Set the Clock on your Entertainment Machine Allows you to adjust the color converg
3. To Exit Quit O G gt Ge Ge GD source Glashbk C mute When you label VID1 and VID2 the TV set will automatically change to source of the last source labeled To return to your original drawing source press the source button on the remote repeatedly until you see the picture you were originally watching PAGE 28 206 3486 0 Favorite Channels EB m ry Special Video Audio Theater FAVORITE CHANNELS MOVIES SPORTS NEWS e 206 3486 0 Press MENU and the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Special Menu Press an UP DOWN arrow to select Favorite Channels Press the RIGHT arrow button to activate Favorite Channels option Use the RIGHT arrow button to select your Favorite Channels category such as Movies Sports News Sitcom Music or Custom Once you have selected a category press a DOWN arrow button to select a slot for your Favorite Channel of that category Use the NUMBER keypad to enter the channel you want for that category Repeat these steps for all categories To access your
4. 41 47 Wards 00 02 18 19 22 30 00 14 17 18 19 22 35 37 45 47 23 32 45 00 17 18 19 20 22 200 08 12 15 23 00 22 30 27 28 33 34 37 42 5 48 48 51 52 i 24 09 14 21 54 Electrophonic 02 04 5 26 40 48 49 00 07 08 18 19 21 Goldstar 1 26 26 ada General Instrument 00 13 19 Hamlin 03 09 14 23 24 07 28 55 02 56 Regency 30 Rembrandt i 12 40 United Artists 37 Samsung United Cable 34453 Magnavox jn wik Scientific Atlanta 18 21 42 48 Universal 12 25 32 33 35 40 Memorex Dae Ryung 30 32 34 Eastern 30 34 39 22 37 50 02 10 49 Videoway 51 Viewstar 16 29 30 41 Zenith 16 29 30 41 64 Sprucer Zentek 57 Starcom Hitachi SAT 61 Paragon Stargate RCA SAT 62 Philips 12 16 17 27 31 43 44 45 47 Starquest Sony SAT 63 GC Electronics 33 40 sae Pioneer 06 11 20 Starsight Gemini 04 39 44 56 Popular Mechanics 57 Sylvania 206 3486 0 PAGE 42 Zenith Remote Button Functions KEY NAME PRG POWER CABLE VCR TV HELP SOURCE FLASHBK MUTE CHANNEL UP CHANNEL DN VOLUME RIGHT VOLUME LEFT 1 O ON OU HR w N DISPLAY MENU UP ARROW DOWN ARROW LEFT ARROW RIGHT ARROW QUIT PIP SWAP FREEZ MOVE C SKIP PIP CH TIMER TV VCR RECORD PAUSE REWIND PLAY STOP FFWD 206 3486 0 TV Mode Remote Program TV On Off Selects Cable Selects VCR Selects TV TV Help T
5. SZ 206 3486 0 PAGE 22 Channel A dd Delete Setup mas E Special Video Audio Theater Calendr v Setup EB Special Video LAI Audio heater Calendr Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Projo Setup Channel 03 e Add 2 Delete Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Projo Setup Channel 03 gt Add Delete Nest Channel Ch A Ch Y Or Keys A Y Setup Special Video e Audio ater Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Projo Setup Channel gt Delete Nest Channel ChA Ch Y Or Keys Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit To Exit Quit To Exit Quit Menu To Menu Bar Menu To Menu Bar Press the Menu to access the on screen Menu Press an UP DOWN arrow to select Channel Add Del Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow button to activate Channel Add Del menu item Q K tv ver cable GB source Glashbk C mute Press an UP DOWN arrow button to Add or Delete the current channel Press QUIT to exit and save your cho
6. 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 EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ZENITH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU OWNER S RESPONSIBILITY Effective Warranty Date Warranty begins on the date of original consumer purchase For your convenience keep the dealer s dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date Operating Guide Read your Operating Guide carefully so that you will u
7. to reset to factory preset code power Now select Channel you wish to block Video Lock to block your video inputs from the rear jack panel G w CoD Q Quick Lock to lock Channel 3 4 and video inputs or source fiashbk C mute Front panel lock to block TV control from the front panel controls In order to use Video lock you must press the source button on the remote until you select VID 1 or VID 2 in order to lock these source The same applies to unlocking the Video Lock JES ZZ 206 3486 0 PAGE 30 Security Timer 4 G gt 5 ye 5 RE ij i J il en aa gt ey FF j Setup Special Video Audio Theater Calendr v Setup Special Video Audio Theater Calendr Security Timer gt e 10o 203 0 4 AMTVON Favorite Channels SAREAT OR Parental Control CHANNEL O ONCE DAILY O WEEKLY Background O OFF Channel Labels Source D Security Timer Caption Text Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Press MENU and the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Special Menu Press an UP DOWN arrow to select Security Timer Press the RIGHT arrow button to activate Security Timer option You may select up to
8. Channel Labels Cho3 XXXX gt Ch Labels Custom Ch Delete Next Ch ChA Chy Or Keys Letter a A To Change Letter V sep Y Channel Labels ne Cho3 XXXX CBS Ch Labels ESPN Custom Ch HBO Delete NBC SHOW v ChA Chy Or Keys Next Ch lenu To Menu Bar Menu To Menu Bar XXXX CUSTOM TEk S jenu To Menu Bar Press MENU and the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Special Menu Press an UP DOWN arrow to select Channel Labels Press a RIGHT arrow button twice to activate the Channel Labels option Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select a pre set channel label use the right arrow to access and UP DOWN to scroll through the list You may customize your channel label by selecting Custom Channel or delete a channel label entirely by selecting Delete If you select custom channel press the RIGHT arrow button twice and then use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select individual letters Use CHANNEL UP DOWN buttons or the NUMBER KEYPAD and select another channel to label Press QUIT to save and exit O CO GD GH GB source lashbk C mute Seis Ga R ZZ PAGE 27 Source ID Setup Video Audio Theater Calendr Yy Imams E o Setup Special Video Audio i la
9. Special Video Audio Theater Calendr Language 12 00 AM JAN 01 2000 Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Projo Setup Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Press the Menu to access the on screen Menu Press an UP DOWN arrow to select Clock Set Press a RIGHT arrow button to set the clock on your Entertainment Machine Use the RIGHT LEFT arrow button o to select time and date options Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons w Co 9 C to adjust time and and date source ashok mute options Press QUIT to save and exit 206 3486 0 PAGE 25 Projo Setup Your Zenith Projection TV has three color projection tubes one for red one for green one for blue When mixed together in the proper proportion the output of these three color tubes can produce any color To produce these colors however the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed The process of aligning these picture beams is called convergence Over a period of time the picture tubes can drift out of alignment due to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the TV If you move your TV or if after a time you notice color rings or halos around objects in the picture you may want to converge align the colors To simplify convergence the following feature allo
10. 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 e PORTABLE CART WARNING 206 3486 0 9 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for 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
11. four ON OFF time settings for your TV Maximum time between ON timer and OFF timer is 3 hours Use the RIGHT arrow button to select 1 4 then press the DOWN arrow button to select the TV on time o Use the DOWN arrow button to set the hour and use the LEFT RIGHT buttons to select w Ga ave Gs minute and AM or PM source lashbk C mute Press the LEFT arrow button until the cursor appears to the left of the current line item Use the DOWN arrow button to select Channel Set the channel for the TV to tune to by entering the channel through the number keypad Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select Once Daily Weekly or Off Use the RIGHT arrow button to set your selection EB NOTE The OFF Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on or tuned with the ON timer and no channel selection was made after this time If you change the channel after the ON Timer has been activated the OFF Timer will deactivate If no remote control button is pressed after ON timer is activated and no OFF timer is set then the TV will automatically turn off after 3 hours 206 3486 0 PAGE 31 Caption Text Set the Caption Text options for your Entertainment Machine y eater Calendr v Setup Special Video Audio Theater Ca
12. lt E 7 ia z Z gt A E gt b EE U s Calendr y Setup Special Video Audio Theater Channel Labels Source D Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Caption Text Background gt e ViDi VID 2 Source List Custom Reset VID 1 VID 2 Custom gt Reset Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Menu To Menu Bar Press MENU and the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Special Menu Press an UP DOWN arrow to select Source ID Press a RIGHT arrow button twice to activate the Source ID option Use the RIGHT LEFT arrow buttons to select a VID1 or VID2 Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select Source List to choose a pre set Source ID Custom to create your own label or Reset to clear all labels If you select Source List press the RIGHT arrow button access the list and then the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select from the list Press QUIT to save your choice If you wish to customize your source ID select Custom then press the RIGHT arrow button Cycle through the character choices using the UP DOWN buttons and cycle through the character slots using the RIGHT arrow button Press QUIT to save your choice and exit To reset your Source ID to their default labels VID1 and VID2 select Reset and press a RIGHT arrow button Press QUIT to save your choice and exit oo Ww
13. not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation Unauthorized modification could void the users authority to operate this product Entertainment Machine is a registered trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind However improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product and save them for future reference Observing the simple precautions discussed in this booklet can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product This product complies with all applicable U S Federal safety requirements and those of the Canadian Standards Association 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 3 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 4 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc tions should be adhered to 5 Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet
14. 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 particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Continued on next page 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
15. 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 NEC Section 810 21 Electric Service Equipment Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC F Art 250 Part H NEC National Electrical Code 15 Lightning For added protection for this product receiver during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 16 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 17 Ove
16. Rite This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel has the same average volume level Not all programming is broadcast in stereo sound or has Second Audio Programmingy SAP Programming that doesn t broadcast SAP may be silent when you set your Entertainment Machine on this setting Mini glossary STEREO SOUND MONO SOUND 2ND AUDIO SAP 206 3486 0 Mono monaural sound is one channel of sound On more than one speaker all the speakers play the same audio CO GD GH GD source Hlashbk mute Stereo Stereophonic sound refers to audio that s divided into right and left sides 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 PAGE 35 Theater Modes Alma lt F gt A FS e Setup Special Video Audio Theater Calendr d Setup Special Video Audio Theater Calendr Theater Modes e Tv Theater Modes e Tv Movies Movies Sports Sports Reset Reset To Menu Bar To Exit To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Press MENU and then the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Theater mo
17. Theater Calendr ime Ss Setup Special Video Audio Theater Calendr Bass gt Treble Balance Reset Advanced Settings lt EA gt e a lt C O To Menu Bar To Exit Advanced Settings gt Stereo O Mono Second Audio Programming Internal Speakers O Auto Noise Cancel Loudness O SoundRite To Menu Bar To Exit Press MENU and the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Video Menu Press an UP DOWN arrow to select one of the following options Press the RIGHT arrow button to activate that option Bass Increase decrease lower end sounds Treble Increase decrease higher end sounds Balance Allows you to put the sound more to the left or right channel Reset Reset your audio options to their default settings Advanced Settings Set advanced setting on your TV Stereo Activate stereo sound Mono Activate mono sound Second Audio Programming Activates sepa rate audio channel available with some pro gramming Internal Speakers This function is useful when first setting up external speakers or if you prefer to use only speakers from a sepa rate stereo system Auto Noise Cancel This function eliminates the noise between stations Loudness This function will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels Sound
18. UT jack on your Cable THESE TERMINALS Cable box Such damage is NOT COVERED box to the Antenna Cable jack on 7 by your television warranty z SURROUND EXTERNAL SPEAKERS your Entertainment Machine Fra 8 ohm ONLY ANTENNA according to the diagram to the ist z CABLE SVIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT IN gt RIGHT z z Y cb right A L BBS Cable TV AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO wall jack Rf coaxial wire EXTERNAL 750hm o RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT Ro i INPUT 1 INPUT 2 MONITOR OUT VARIABLE AUDIO OUT x INPUT I J 206 3486 0 Locate the RF or VHF UHF CATV In jack on the back of your VCR Connect the cable line coming from your wall directly to this jack Find the composite video and audio jacks on the back of your VCR and con nect them following the instructions provided with your equipment You may connect either the composite video or the S video cables to your Entertainment Machine Do not con nect BOTH the composite and the S Video cables In the event that you connect both composite and the S Video cables only the S video will work Cable TV wall jack Antenna RF coaxial wire a 75 ohm STOP a CONNECT ONLY 8 ohm SPEAKERS g DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty Round wire 750h
19. V Sources TV Flashback TV Mute TV Channel Up TV Channel Dn TV Volume Up TV Volume Dn TV Digit 1 TV Digit 2 TV Digit 3 TV Digit 4 TV Digit 5 TV Digit 6 TV Digit 7 TV Digit 8 TV Digit 9 TV Digit 0 TV Display TV Menu TV Select Up TV Select Dn TV Adjust Left fav ch TV Quit TV PIP TV PIP Swap TV PIP Freeze TV PIP Moves Channel Skip PIP Channel Tuning TV Timer TV Tuner or VCR Tuner VCR Record VCR Pause VCR Rewind VCR Play VCR Stop VCR Fast Forward TV Adjust Right fav ch VCR Mode Remote Program VCR On Off Selects Cable Selects VCR Selects TV N A TV Sources 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 N A N A VCR Timer TV Tuner or VCR Tuner VCR Record VCR Pause VCR Rewind VCR Play VCR Stop VCR Fast Forward Cable Mode Remote Program Cable Box On Off Selects Cable Selects VCR Selects TV N A TV Sources 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 Cabl
20. Video cables Three cables bunched together Right audio red Left audio white and Video yellow A V cables are used for stereo playback of videocassettes and for higher quality picture and sound from other A V devices Any device that produces video or sound VCR DVD cable box or television This function lets you add new channels to the list that you ll scroll through when using your remote An external device that amplifies sound from a television CD player VCR DVD or other A V device The physical receiver of television signals sent over the air A large metal piece of equipment does not always have to be visible for your home to be using an antenna A form of subtitling that writes out the dialog for your program This option lets you correct for color separation in your picture This function lets you remove channels that you don t watch from the list you ll scroll through A small graphic item on your screen that represents a function or menu item Refers to the jack that receives a signal into the TV VCR or other AN device A connection on the back of a TV VCR or any other A V device This includes the RF jacks and the Audio Video jacks that are color coded The mode determines the type of device TV VCR Cable that the remote is controlling Mono monaural sound is one channel of sound On more than one speaker all the speakers play the same audio Refers to the jack that sends a signal ou
21. Your sub woofer generates ultra low frequency sound for rumbling low end audio sub woofer surround surround sound sound speaker speaker Sound is affected by speaker placement so make sure nothing is in front of the speakers and that they are aimed in appropriate directions If your surround sound system is on but there s no sound from the speakers the program you re watching might not be broadcost in surround sound Mini glossary AMPLIFIER An external device that amplifies sound from a television CD player VCR DVD or other A V device 206 3486 0 PAGE 14 Menu Navigation This page explains the first four steps you should perform to access any menu described in this manual yA vz y sa gt HAN Setup Special Video Audio Theater Calen Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Projo Setup To Menu Bar To Exit O Press the Menu to access the on G KI Ge GR C screen Menu source fashbk mute Press a LEFT RIGHT arrow button to select the Menu you want Press an UP DOWN arrow to select a Menu Item to adjust Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow button to activate the Menu Item you wish to adjust Press QUIT to exit the menu screen at any time Press MENU to return to MENU cycle through the Setu
22. connection on the back of a TV VCR or any other A V device This includes the RF jack and the Audio Video jacks that are color Hook Up Direct Cable TV or Antenna Locate the Antenna Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine Connect the cable that runs from the wall directly to this jack Antenna e gt a STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 ohm SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty RF coaxial wire 750hm SURROUND EXTERNAL SPEAKERS 8 ohm ONLY ANTENNA H H TABLE S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT IN K B Y ch C OR INPUT E W f D Cable TV wall jack VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 VIDEO SURROUND L MONO L MONO LEFT LEFT D DODA AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO o di DODD RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT U INPUT 1 INPUT 2 MONITOR OUT WARTARLE Rf coaxial wire AUDIO OUT 750hm J GB If you receive cable through ma an antenna that is several years old and connects with two small prongs you will need to purchase a 300 to 750hm adapter It should be available from your local electronics dealer 206 3486 0 Cable Box Locate the Antenna Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine Connect the cable that runs from the wall to the IN jack on your a Cable Box Connect the cable NIEG OWY oi PEAKS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT from the O
23. des Press DOWN arrow button to access the Theater modes O Press RIGHT arrow to select the Theater Modes QY Co G C which you prefer Each is a preset Audio Video source ashok mute configuration which enhances your viewing plea sure Press the UP DOWN arrow button to activate that option sf Ga R m w 206 3486 0 PAGE 36 Calendar Ea Oar boo a Setup Special Video Audio Theater Calendr 0 Setup Special Video Audio Calendr JAN 2000 Calendar S Ww 3 6 10 13 17 20 24 27 31 To Menu Bar To Exit To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Press MENU and then the LEFT RIGHT arrow button to select calendar Press DOWN button and then the RIGHT buttton to access Calendar to view it Press an UP DOWN arrow to select Calendar for viewing CO GD GH D source flashbk mute Gaj FD Wz 206 3486 0 PAGE 37 PIP Overview YOUR PICTURE IN PICTURE FEATURE The Picture In Picture PIP function allows you to put a smaller picture called the inset on the bigger screen or the main picture Don t want to miss any of the big game but hate comme
24. e Enter Cable Menu Cable Up Arrow Cable Dn Arrow Cable Left Arrow Cable Right Arrow Cable Quit Day Up Day Down Cable Pg Up Cable Pg Down N A N A Cable Timer Cable Info Cable Buy Cable Guide VCR Rewind VCR Play VCR Stop VCR Fast Forward PAGE 43 Maintenance 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 until it s almost dry and then use it to wipe the screen 2 Make sure the excess water is off the screen and then let it air dry before you turn on your Entertainment Machine CABINET CLEANING 1 Use a soft cloth with a mild soap solution to wipe the cabinet 2 Rinse the cloth and wipe the cabinet again 3 Let the cabinet air dry before turning 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 lig
25. e display from the screen Use PIP Ch button on your remote to select between main picture and PIP dis play tuning control Press the SOURCE button on your remote when PIP display is active to change PIP source from VID1 VID2 and ANT 1 anten na source If movie ratings TV ratings is set PIP deactivates surf mode PAGE 39 PIP Functions PIP SWAP Press the SWAP button on your remote to switch between the PIP display and the main picture SWAP only operates when PIP is in Single Mode PIP MOVE Press the MOVE button on your remote to move the PIP dis play from corner to corner of your screen If you wish to move the PIP display to another part of your screen other than the corners simply activate the PIP dis play wait about eight seconds and then move the PIP dis play with the UP DOWN and LEFT RIGHT arrow buttons on your remote PIP FREEZE With PIP displayed press the FREEZ button on your remote to freeze the PIP display 206 3486 0 PAGE 40 Programming the Remote Program your remote to work with a VCR or Cable Box The device you want to program 3 fy 5 should be ON Indicator Light O On the chart in this manual find K t bl hel the type of device you re program C lt Cg C el ming and then find the brand flashbk name Make a note of the two digit code you ll need it soon Press and hold the PRG button It s recess
26. ed so it doesn t get pushed accidentally When the indicator light turns on you can release the button Push the button with the name of 5 D p C 1 2 3 the device you re programming VCR or CABLE 4 5 6 Using th b d enter th two dia cade feulndion the cdn DSD in the Reference section OO ZS j Press DISPLAY to save the code The indicator light will flash three sze times and turn off if the code was UB fav Ye accepted Aim the remote at the device and push the POWER button It should turn off If not try the other Gaus codes listed and continue from qs step three gt Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control 206 3486 0 PAGE 41 Programming Codes Garrad General Electric 03 22 41 47 17 18 32 45 23 24 44 i 15 16 33 34 37 42 Gradiente 02 04 17 18 20 22 23 32 46 19 30 Harley Davidson 00 Harman Kardon Audiovox Harwood Beaumark 30 07 09 21 22 10 11 22 39 53 02 02 05 22 23 24 45 46 Sylvania 00 15 22 29 31 02 03 04 Symphonic 00 Ta 01 Te 00 01 22 39 00 22 23 43 43 18 23 30 45 15 16 20 Curtis Mathes 01 22 47 Quarter 23 45 Quartz 45 Cybernex Quasar Vector 16 Radio Shack Vector Research 05 24 Video Concepts 05 16 48 Daytron Dynatech Electrohome Videosonic 45 02 03 04 35
27. ed technology for clarity e Works with most TVs VCRs and Audio Devices e Small high power Transmitter with One Master Volume Control e Microphone Hookup Option for TVs without Audio Output e Deluxe Extra Large Soft Cushion Ear Pads ZEN 912 ONLY 59 99 Sitter Guo zenith ORDER TODAY CALL OR FAX TOLL FREE g i re 1 800 255 6790 Use Your Visa or MasterCard to Order PLEASE ALLOW 3 4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY KZ C VISA Fax 1 888 693 6484 email parts sales zenith com Your Zenith Warranty Projection 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 one year 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 New or remanufactured replacements for factory defective parts will be supplied by a Zenith authorized service center for one year from effective warranty date color picture tube two years Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period Home Service Warranty service for 21 diagonal
28. ence of your Entertainment Machine Go beyond basics and customize your Entertainment Machine s functions Label your channels with their network names ABC CBS HBO etc Customize the names of your sources by either selecting a label or making your own Choose your Favorite Channels according to their category Movies Sports Sitcoms News Music or Custom Allows parents to block any channel for up to 99 hours with the use of a password Program up to four separate events for your Entertainment Machine to turn itself on or off or to turn itself off after a cer tain amount of time Choose the captioning or text method for your Entertainment Machine Turns the background for on screen menus transparent or opaque 206 3486 0 On Screen Menus Overview cont d Menu Name cont d Go to page VIDEO MENU AUDIO MENU Adjust your picture for any viewing situation Your options are 34 Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Reset and Advanced Settings Light Sentry Auto Flesh Video Filter Detail Enhance and Color Temperature Customize the sound to suit your room and your taste Your options are Bass Treble Balance Reset and Advanced Settings Stereo Mono Second Audio Program Internal Speakers Auto Noise Cancel Loudness and SoundRite THEATER MENU Select the right audio and video automatic settings that optimize CALENDAR PIP OVERVIEW 206 3486 0 TV s performance for TV Movies or S
29. favorite channels simply use the LEFT RIGHT arrow buttons while watching TV Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to scroll through the choices you have set O CO GD CH C source tlashbk C mute Movies If movie ratings TV ratings is set mm PIP deactivates surf mode SJ gt Z PAGE 29 Parental Control HI A Use Number Buttons 3 y as s gt ie WIEC W To enter Secret Code Theater Y A Special Video Audio Calendr Channel Labels Enter Secret Code Enter Secret Code Source D o Channel 03 Channel 03 Favorite Channels Video Lock Video Lock Parental Gontrol gt Quick Lock Quick Lock Security Timer Front Panel Lock Front Panel Lock Caption Text Background To Menu Bar To Exit Quit To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Press MENU and the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Special Menu Press an UP DOWN arrow to select Parental Control and press the RIGHT arrow button to activate Parental Control When prompted enter the default code 7777 from the number keypad If you wish to change the code select Change Secret Code and enter the new code through the number keypad If you forget your code just re enter 7777
30. ft speaker clips depending on where the speaker is located in your room The copper wire corre sponds to the Negative jack and the silver to the Positive Locate the jacks marked Variable Out These are for the sub woofer MA Connect the sub woofer s cables according to their color red is the right channel white the left to these jacks Audio cables CKO not included Set the Surround External Speaker Matrix switch into the External position Hook up Left Right Front Speaker to Amplifier System To use your Surround External Speaker clips as the only audio output connect the wires for your speakers to the Surround Speaker clips according to the diagram on the right Set the Surround External Speaker Matrix switch into the External position COMPONENT IN O La VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO S VIDEO DDO U MONO L MONO LEFT DDD AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 MONITOR OUT If you happen to have Mini tower speakers these will be connected to the back of your sub woofer with the jack labeled Satellite Speaker Output 206 3486 0 PAGE 12 External Stereo Hook up Left Right Front Speaker to Amplifier System Locate the Variable Out jacks on the back of your Enterta
31. hich See page 28 a STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 ohm SPEAKERS DVD Player a U DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THESE TERMINALS Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty SURROUND EXTERNAL SPEAKERS r e 8 ohm ONLY EH gje Y Cb Cr MAX VIDEO 1 VIDEO2 VIDEO INPUT SURROUND EXTERNAL DDD _ SOD CDEDeD RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT VARIABLE AUDIO OUT INPUT1 INPUT 2 MONITOR OUT A V cable not includ with TV AJ If you have a DVD Player with Component Video use these jacks marked Y Cb and Cr STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 ohm SPEAKERS Such damage is NOT COVERED by your television warranty SURROUND EXTERNAL SPEAKERS 8 ohm ONLY r RIGHT pet ANTENNA CABLE LEFT e INPUT SURROUND q w S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT IN DODA DEDED CDeDeb AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO ODODO RIGHT VARIABLE AUDIO OUT INPUT1 INPUT2 MONITOR OUT Z PAGE 11 Audio Hookups Before you begin connecting your speakers it s a good idea to put them in their approximate places first That way you know how much wire you have or will need Hook up Left Right Front Speaker to Amplifier System Locate the Surround External Speaker clips on the back of your Entertainment Machine Connect the wires to the right or le
32. htning or power surges If you use an off air antenna you may also want to disconnect it from the back of your Entertainment Machine before leaving 206 3486 0 PAGE 44 Maintenance cont d PICTURE INTERFERENCE Even though you may be getting cable the signal may be weak which means the quality of your picture may suffer due to other factors If there are problems with the image on your Entertainment Machine consult the Troubleshooting guide on the following pages VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER FIXED PATTERN DISPLAYS If you use your Entertainment Machine to play video games or for other uses that have single fixed images such as a photo CD player you should avoid setting the Brightness level too high If static images like network identification patterns are left sitting for too long they can leave a permanent impression on the picture tube You can reduce the chance of this happening by limiting the amount of time you use the fixed image display and by reducing the contrast and brightness levels If you unplug your Entertainment Machine you may have to reset the clock using the Clock Set menu described earlier 206 3486 0 PAGE 45 Troubleshooting Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS Snowy picture and unclear sound e Check your antenna connection or location e Check your cable input e Check to see if the TV VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected e Check your antenna direc
33. ice or use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to select another channel to Add or Delete and repeat steps four and five eee lt gt SZ 206 3486 0 PAGE 23 Channel Review Review the channel settings on your Entertainment Machine mee M hme M Setup Special Video Audio V setup Calendr Special Video Audio Theater Calendr CHANNEL REVIEW ANT A EE A CH LD SCAN LOCK Signal 1 ARE on an Auto Program sy va ja Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Projo Setup Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Press the Menu to access the on screen Menu Press an UP DOWN arrow to select Channel Review Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow button to activate Channel Review menu 5 item vee C w ver cable GD Press an UP DOWN arrow button source lashbk C mute to cycle through your channel list Press QUIT to exit EEG i ES fem ae 206 3486 0 PAGE 24 Clock Set Set the clock on your Entertainment Machine f imp LAI A TO SET TIME geao A Setup
34. inment Machine and the Input jacks on the back of your stereo s amplifi er Connect the two jacks making sure that the right and left chan nels are placed correctly your stereo according to those a CONNECT ONLY 8 ohm SPEAKERS directions DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT U THESE TERMINALS Such damage is NOT COVERED ion by your television warranty ANTENNA CABLE 1 SURROUND EXTERNAL SPEAKERS 8 ohm ONLY Turn off the internal speakers through the Audio Menu See S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT IN Y Cb Cr page 36 H fo ODED VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO S VIDEO 5 2 Set up your speakers through SURROUND L MONO L MONO LEFT r DOE et ma ODD Ht RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT W INPUT 1 INPUT 2 MONITOR OUT VARIABLE KU AUDIO OUT Audio cables not included with TV External stereo amplifier GQ 206 3486 0 PAGE 13 Room Set ups for Home Theater General help on designing your home theater set up This is just a general room design Any number of set ups are possible and some changes may be needed to maximize your sound A left and right speaker on either side of the Entertainment Machine will create a center channel making the dialog sound as though it s coming directly from the Entertainment Machine saa KE The rear surround sound speakers provide the majority of other sounds like those from special effects in movies
35. ip Tunes Entertainment Machine to last channel viewed Tunes back to original channel after 30 60 90 120 150 or 180 seconds MOVE Moves PIP display over four corners of screen TV VCR Selects TV or VCR as your signal source FAVORITE CHANNEL RIGHT LEFT ARROWS Select among 6 different channel groupings PAGE 17 On Screen Display This page describes your on screen display options f RATING BROADCAST RATING SELECTED MAIN PICTURE SOURCE Displays the rating currently Displays Main Picture Source Bena broadcast Displays Parental Control rating you Active source highlighted have selected for this channel AUDIO SELECTED A gt CHANNEL LABEL Displays signals audio setting Displays channel label you TV PG DLSV ANT 1 110 have chosen TV PG DLSV ABC 10 00A AUDIO BROADCAST s TIME PIP ANT 1 1 Displays signal s audio broadcast Displays clock setting PIP SOURCE DISPLAY Displays PIP CHANNEL SKIP PAY JARA Shows that Channel Skip is ACUN SKIP C S SECURITY TIMER OFF 10 05 AM Display time that TV is set to turn off SLEEP 0 01 SLEEP TIMER SET Displays time left on Sleep Timer Security Timer Display will only z show within one minute before TV turns OFF 206 3486 0 PAGE 18 Front Panel To access the menus push the MENU button on the panel Use the VOLUME buttons as the LEFT RIGHT arrow buttons on your remote Use the CHANNEL
36. l ARROW KEYS Allows you to move through on screen menu choices When Menus inactive arrow buttons activate Favorite Channels feature Must set Favorite Channels first MENU Displays on screen menus PIP CH Select between Main Picture and PIP display tuning control PIP Activates the PIP feature large small and single surf SWAP Swaps between your Main Picture and the PIP Display FREEZ Freezes and strobe PIP display RECORD PAUSE TIMER REWIND PLAY STOP F FWD These buttons are used to control your VCR even if your remote is in TV mode 206 3486 0 source flashbk C mute ia D G D Cae YT Remote Control Part Number MBR 34742 924 10043 POWER Turn your Entertainment Machine and all other programmed equipment on or off HELP Activates the on screen Help feature MUTE Press once for Soft Mute and again for full Mute CHANNEL UP DOWN Scroll through your available channels NUMBER KEYPAD For direct channel selection and programming functions To add a 3 digit channel number press the 1st number wait until 2 dashes show up to the right of that number then add the other two numbers In Digital Setup number buttons select points in digital array DISPLAY Shows current on screen settings QUIT Leaves programming menus and clears screen of displays C SKIP Channel Sk
37. l Labels Source I D Parental Control Security Timer Caption Text Background Favorite Channels Channel Labels Source I D Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Caption Text Background Gray Shaded Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit To Menu Bar To Exit Press MENU and the RIGHT LEFT arrow but ton to access the Special Menu Press an UP DOWN arrow to select Background Press the RIGHT arrow button to activate Background option Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select Gray or Shaded O K tv J ver cable el source lashbk C mute Em ZZ PAGE 33 Video Menu JAN Audio Theater Calendr Special U Q HAN Video Audio Theater Calendr Contras lt lt a gt _ Tint lt lt r 0 Brightness Color Sharpness Reset Advanced Settings Advanced Settings O Light Sentry O Auto Flesh O Video Filter Detail Enhance Color Temperature Cool Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit To Menu Bar To Exit Press MENU and the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Video Menu Press an UP DOWN arrow to select one of the fol
38. lendr Camesi E oome Setup Special Video Channel Labels Caption Text Source D Display gt e Of on Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Mode Caption Text e GG O TextT Background Channel ei 02 Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit To Menu Bar Press Quit To Exit Quit Press MENU and the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Special Menu Press an UP DOWN arrow to select o Caption Text Press the RIGHT arrow button to activate Caption Text option CO CoO ean Ce source flashbk C mute Select Display Off or On to turn on your cap tion or text selection Press the RIGHT arrow button to turn Display On or Off Press a DOWN arrow button to select the mode C C for Closed Captions or Text for Text Use the RIGHT arrow button to select Press a DOWN arrow button to select which channel Closed Captions or Text shall be set to Usually this should be set to 1 Use the RIGHT arrow to select es el Gea EO fin wz 206 3486 0 PAGE 32 Background 206 3486 0 Setup Special Video Audio JAN Calendr y Setup Special I EE g HN Video Audio Theater Calendr Channe
39. lowing options Press the RIGHT arrow but ton to activate that option e Contrast Changes the amount of difference between black levels and white levels in your picture Brightness Increases or decreases the amount of white in your picture Color Adjust levels of all colors Tint Adjust the relative amounts of the color red and green in your picture Sharpness Raise or lower the definition of the picture The lower the level the softer the image will appear Reset Reset restores the levels to their orig inal settings Advanced Settings Activate advanced set tings menu Light Sentry Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting to produce a more natural picture Auto Flesh Automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain constant color levels even after a program or channel changes Video Filter Automatically reduces conspicu ous noise in the picture without degrading picture quality Detail Enhance Improves picture detail in areas of high brightness Color Temperature Set this to Warm for hot ter colors such as red or set to cool for less intense colors with more blue PAGE 34 O GO GH GB source Glashbk C mute oe JSS 206 3486 0 Audio Menu i Ef Setup Special OD JAN Video Audio
40. m SURROUND EXTERNAL SPEAKERS 8 ohm ANTENNA CABLE S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 COMPONENT IN DED VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO EQ L MONO L MONO LEFT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 MONITOR OUT VARIABLE AUDIO OUT AN cabli Moda 2 with TV To hear stereo sound from cable or your VCR you will need to connect A V cables as well as the wire that runs from the VCR to your Entertainment Machine If you want to receive your signals on Channel 3 or 4 locate the Out to TV jack on your VCR Connect a cable from the Out to TV jack to the Antenna Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine 206 3486 0 PAGE 10 DVD Player Find the audio and composite or S Video jacks on the back of your DVD Player and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment You may connect either the composite video or the S Video cables to your Entertainment Machine Do not connect both the composite and the S Video In the event that you connect both composite and the S Video cable only the S Video will work Some high end DVD players use a picture repro duction system called component video If your DVD player has component output use the connectors marked DVD on the jack panel Please refer to your DVD manual for proper installation 206 3486 0 For several pieces of equipment edit the names under Source ID so you don t forget which is w
41. machine number IQB50M90W IQB55M90W IQB60M90W RE0M90W zenith EGI OO Rana as Ee re Copyright 2000 Zenith Electronics Corporation RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER 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 products 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
42. nderstand 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 owners expense If you have any problem in obtaining satisfactory warranty service call or write the Zenith Response Center You must provide the model number serial number and date of purchase or date of original installation Before you ask for warranty service read Maintenance and Troubleshooting in your operating guide You might avoid a service call ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION ZENITH CONSUMER SERVICES FACTORY OWNED SERVICE CENTERS Zenith Response Center 201 James Record Rd Building 3 801 E Roosevelt Rd 201 James Record Rd Huntsville AL 35824 Lombard IL 60148 Building 4 Telephone 256 772 1515 630 705 2830 Huntsville AL 35824 M
43. nectors THESE TERMINALS Antenna Cable Ey vou television wenan Used to connect cable ND EXTERNAL SPEAKERS to the television either ohm ONLY directly or through your cable box Surround External Speaker Jacks Right Left Used to improve your sound by connecting surround sound speakers EXTERNAL ANTENNA CABLE S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 VIDEO cae L MONO L MONO LEFT AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO RIGHT RIGHT RIGHT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 MONITOR OUT componenTiN IN Cb B LEFT RIGHT VARIABLE AUDIO OUT Video 1 or 2 Connects the video Surround External Speaker Matrix Switch Use this switch to choose between the surround and external speaker features Mini glossary JACK coded SIGNAL 206 3486 0 signals from various types of equipment Right Left Audio Used for stereo sound from various types of equipment Picture and sound traveling through cable or on the air to your television screen Z Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording Y Cb Cr Component Video Some top of the line DVD players use what is called component video for extremely accurate picture reproduction Refer to your DVD manual for further information Variable Out Used to connect either an external amplifier or add a sub woofer to your surround sound system A
44. on Fri 7 00 a m 8 00 p m CST 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 Projection TV Hotline PTV Camcorders 1 877 936 4849 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 service from a Zenith authorized service cen ter 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 PAGE 51 Copyright 2000 Zenith Electronics Corporation 206 3486 0 QR44231
45. p Special Video Audio Theater and Calendar menus Press QUIT to set your menu selections and return to TV viewing 206 3486 0 PAGE 15 Signal source selection Entertainment Machine Plug in y GR Video Audo Git V setup Special Video Audio Calendr Use pages 7 13 to hook up your F a miae 3 E Gs Bais 7 E your Entertainment Machine into a 120V 60Hz outlet Language Language Signal e Antenna Signal gt Antenna Auto Program Q CATV 1 Auto Program CATV 1 CATV 2 Channel Add Del CATV 2 Channel Add Del Channel Review Channel Review GD Clock Set Clock Set Projo Setup Projo Setup i A Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit ci e a A m amp lt B K gt j Remove the back of the remote v Ae jaa Audio Theater Calendr and put in two AAA batteries Make sure batteries are properly Language installed check the signs oz BEZ Channel Add Del O GATV2 Channel Review Clock Set Projo Setup Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Auto Program back of gt remote z BETR
46. porting Events View the calender on your Entertainment Machine Set the Picture In Picture settings for your Entertainment Machine PAGE 21 Language Menu Choose what language your on screen menus appear in ua Peete Setup Video Audio Theater Calendr v Set Special video audio Calendr Language gt e Engish ia giaga O JE Signal French Signal O French Alo Progfam gt Spanish Auto Program gt Spanish Channel Add Del Channel Add Del Channel Review Channel Review Clock Set Clock Set Projo Setup Projo Setup To Menu Bar To Exit Quit To Menu Bar To Exit Quit i Y ciesza V setup Video Audio Calendr Language o English Signal French Auto Program Spanish Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Projo Setup To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Press the Menu to access the on screen Menu Press an UP DOWN arrow to select O G tv ver cable Geo Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow button source flashbk C mute to activate Language menu item Language Press an UP DOWN arrow button to select your Menu language preference Press QUIT to exit and save your choice Gan
47. 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 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
48. rcials Just put the game in the inset and surf with the main picture 2 TUNER PIP FEATURE Normally you would need some other piece of equipment like a VCR to act as a tuner to receive and display a second channel at the same time Your Entertainment Machine eliminates that need by giving you two tuners in one TV PIP is always available no matter what equipment you have Picture in Picture Main Picture WORKING WITH PIP This is where your MBR remote is put to the most use All of the functions PIP has are accessible through the menus that pop up on screen when you use your remote There s more about that on the following page Just like your Entertainment Machine s main screen PIP will need a source to take its image from When you set the main screen source to Antenna Cable 1 or 2 the PIP source will automatically set to that as well You can adjust and or request a different source through the Source selection on your remote POSSIBLE REASONS FOR ADJUSTING PIP SOURCE 1 You want to watch a video tape but keep scanning for another movie or game Set the PIP source to VIDEO 1 or 2 and you can watch the VCR and TV swapping between the two 206 3486 0 PAGE 38 PIP Functions 206 3486 0 SINGLE MODE PIP Press the PIP button on your remote to activate the PIP display It appears in one corner of the screen Press PIP again to reduce the size of the picture Press PIP again to remove th
49. rloading 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 adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor mance 21 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service
50. roadcast No color but the sound is 0 K e Check the color control in the Video menu e Try another channel The problem may be with the broadcast Picture has a big black box e The CC closed caption option may be in Text mode Select Caption 1 or OFF on it but the sound is 0 K in the Captions Text menu Picture has two horizontal e Your program is in letterbox This means that the shape of your TV is a black bars one on top and square but the program is a rectangle Think of the bars as empty space the one on bottom program doesn t fill not picture that s blocked out Because this format is a direct representation of film as you see it in the movies you are actually seeing MORE of the program when you see those bars 206 3486 0 PAGE 46 Troubleshooting cont d 206 3486 0 Not able to add a 3 digit channel number Not able to lock video lock feature in parental control Remote control doesn t work Menu options can t be changed or selected No picture or sound when any non cable source is selected Weak or no Stereo Sound when using a stereo VCR The PIP inset is black or lacks contrast The PIP inset is snow when the source is Ant Cable 1 Time is incorrect e Press the 1st digit of your channel number wait until 2 dashes appear to the right of your number than add the other two digits e Exit out of Parental Control menu Press the source button on your remote and change the source
51. t of a VCR DVD or other AN device This is the most common way to refer to the Picture In Picture PIP option 206 3486 0 Glossary cont d 206 3486 0 A complete list of definitions for words found in this guide SECOND AUDIO PROGRAMMING SAP SIGNAL SOURCE STEREO SOUND Second Audio Programming SAP is another separate audio channel available with some programming Choosing SAP often refers to listening to audio in another language such as Spanish or French Picture and sound traveling through cable or on the air to your television screen The term for the equipment that provides audio and video information to your Entertainment Machine Antenna VCR DVD players or Cable Boxes are examples of sources Stereo stereophonic sound refers to audio that s divided into right and left sides Arbitrary text not related to the program Any device that picks up broadcast signals and turns them into picture and sound PAGE 49 Recommended Video Accessories SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS Become a part of the action with surround sound New space saving shelf design make these high quality speakers an ideal addition to your system e 20 Watt Speakers with 40 feet of quality speaker wire e Compatible with all surround sound TV s w speaker jacks ALG 1195 0 N LY 49 9 9 S anne WIRELESS STEREO HEADPHONES Watch your favorite show without disturbing the household Completely cordless Infar
52. 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 3486 0 Table of Contents Turn to the next page to begin the TV setup Safety Warnings Auto Program Important Safety Information Channel Add Delete Hookup Directory Channel Review Step 1 Hook Up TV Clock Set Rear Jack Panel Projo Setup Antenna and Cable Service Special Menu Antenna Loop Out with Cable Box Channel Labels VCR Hookup Source ID DVD and S VHS VCR Hookup Favorite Channels Audio Speakers Hookup Parental Control External Stereo Hookup Security Timer Surround Sound Speaker Placement Captions Text Step 2 Channel Search and Reception Setup Background Basic Menu Navigation Video Menu Signal Source Selection and Auto Program Audio Menu Select Antenna or cable service and perform channel Theater Menu search Calender Remote But
53. tion and or location e Check your cable input e Make sure the cable from your antenna to your Entertainment Machine is properly connected Multiple images or ghost shadows Interference Sharp lines across The following may cause image problems or distortion the screen and unclear 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 levels 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 e Make sure your speakers turned on under the Audio menu e If your audio mode is set to SAP that channel may not have a SAP program No picture and unclear sound e Are you in TV or cable tuning mode 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 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 b
54. to Video 1 Then you can reenter the parental control menu and lock the video lock You must do this same process to unlock the video lock e Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly e Try unplugging your Entertainment Machine for a few minutes then plug it back in e Check to see if the source equipment has been turned on e Make sure that the connections are secure on the back of your Entertainment Machine and on the source equipment e Check to see if all the connections are secure e Look in the Audio mode menu to see if all the settings are correct e You are using channel 3 or 4 to view your VCR No stereo sound is present under that decision e You might want to adjust the PIP picture settings under the PIP menu e Check that all the wires are connected properly e Check to see if your input source for PIP is set correctly e Look to see if the TV VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected e Make sure the time was set initially Probably power was lost PAGE 47 Glossary A complete list of definitions for words found in this guide 75 OHM RF CABLE A V CABLES A V DEVICE ADD AMPLIFIER ANTENNA CAPTIONS CONVERGENCE DELETE MONO SOUND OUTPUT PAGE 48 The round cable 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 Audio
55. ton Functions Picture In Picture Overview On Screen Displays Remote Control Programming Front Panel Controls Maintenance On Screen Menus Overview Troubleshooting Glossary Warranty Step 3 Customize your TV s Features Setup Menu Language Note Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice 206 3486 0 Hookup Directory 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 GENERAL HOOKUP INFORMATION About your Jacks For general information about the jacks on your Entertainment Machine go to INPUT HOOKUP OPTIONS Antenna Cable If you are using an antenna or have direct cable service go to Cable Box If you are using a cable box go to If you are using a VCR go to DVD Player If you are using a DVD Player go to AUDIO EQUIPMENT OPTIONS Audio Speakers To hook up your surround sound speakers mini tower speaker or sub woofer go to External Stereo To hook up your Entertainment Machine to an external stereo go to Speaker Placement For general speaker placement advice go to 206 3486 0 Audio Video Jacks Connecting cables to your Entertainment Machine S VIDEO 1 or 2 A feature available with some high end equipment that pro vides even better pic ture quality STOP CONNECT ONLY 8 ohm SPEAKERS DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT RF Con
56. ws you to display a test pattern of horizontal and vertical lines on the screen Properly converged the lines appear white which is actually a combination of the outputs of the three color tubes The output of the green tube is stationary The outputs of the red and blue tubes can be adjusted When properly aligned the outputs of all three tubes should be directly over each other to produce the white lines A RE 3 A g M Setup Special Video Audio Theater Calendr Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Projo Setup Menu To Menu Bar Press the Menu to access the on screen Menu Press an UP DOWN arrow to select Projo Setup Press a RIGHT arrow button to activate Projo Setup Press the UP DOWN arrow buttons to move the color displayed up or down Press a LEFT RIGHT arrow button to move the color displayed left or right 1 6 Press the MENU button to change the color Press QUIT to exit the feature 206 3486 0 PAGE 26 Channel Labels Setup Special Video Audio RAM Tale NEJ A To Change Setup M Channel Labels Cho3 XXXX Ch Labels Custom Ch Delete Next Ch ChA Chy Or Keys
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