Zenith IQC60H95W 60" Rear Projection Television
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1. Setup Special Video Audio amp Theater Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Digital Setup Component Input O Antenna CATV1 oO CATV2 Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit O M amp source flashbk mute PAGE 15 Auto Programming Continued from previous page ime Setup Special Video hmas lt Setup Special Video Audio Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set T REE Setup Special Video Audio Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set INSTALLING CHANNEL 110 50 COMPLETE Digital Setup Digital Setup Component Input Component Input Bey Te Menu Bar To Exit a Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Press the MENU button on your remote to display the Setup Menu If the Menu is already on screen skip this step gt O Select Auto Program by pressing the DOWN arrow button on your remote Press the RIGHT arrow button to select Auto Program Press the SELECT button on your remote to begin Auto Programming If certain CATV2. When you find the right label for the channel press the SELECT button If you select Custom Channel press the RIGHT arrow button once and then use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select individual letters and LEFT RIGHT arrow buttons to select placement of let ters If you wish to delete a channel select Delete using the UP DOWN arrow buttons from step four and then press the SELECT button on your remote You will asked Are You Sure press SELECT again if you are sure Use CHANNEL UP DOWN buttons or the NUMBER KEYPAD and choose another channel to label Repeat steps 4 9 for all chan nels you wish to label Press QUIT to save and exit PAGE 28 206 3597 A Source ID iis OR oz gt Th EE z Q Setup Special Video Audio Theater Setup Special Video Audio Theater Channel Labels Source D Favorite Channels O FRT VID Parental Control Security Timer Source List Caption Text Custom Background O Reset To Menu Bar To Exit To Menu Bar Choose preset names for the available picture and AL mpi ef sound sources on your Entertainment Machine v IEE m e Setup Special Video Audio Theater ViD1 O VID2 O FRT VID A Source List VCR 1 Custom cD Press MENU and the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access a Reset oe the Special Menu Use t
3. machine numbers IQC60H95W IQC50H95W I IQC60H94W I IQC50H94W zenith De e enjoy the vie ERE yee Copyright 2001 Zenith Electronics Corporation opera tin g gu ide warrant y RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER The model and serial number of your Entertainment Machine are located on the back of the TV cabinet For your future con venience we suggest that you record these numbers here MODEL NO SERIAL NO RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE POWER CORD POLARIZATION CAUTION To Prevent Electric Shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert ATTENTION Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise
4. PIP again to remove the display from the screen Use the PIP Ch button on your remote to switch between main picture and PIP inset display channel tuning control e Main Picture channel tuning Channels are tuned for the main screen e PIP Inset Display channel tuning Channels are tuned for the PIP inset Note Available for Antenna 1 2 sources Press the SOURCE button on your remote when PIP display is active to change PIP source from VID1 VID2 FRT VID and ANT 1 antenna source SURF MODE PIP Press the PIP button on your remote Press the Surf button to see three PIP insets Surf will scan all active channel numbers and display them as PIP displays Press PIP again to remove PIP displays from screen NOTES If Parental Control Ratings are locked it will disable multiple PIP insets SURF mode PIP 206 3597 A PAGE 39 PIP Functions PIP SWAP Press the SWAP button on your remote to switch between the PIP display and the main picture PIP MOVE If you wish to move the PIP display to another part of your screen D other than the corners simply activate the PIP display wait about CO eight seconds and then move the PIP display with the UP DOWN Q 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 Pressing FREEZ with PIP off wi
5. tinue from step three Not all devices will work with your Zenith 206 3597 A remote control Indicator Light O K tv ver cable aux source Hlashbk C mute oee Te WF PAGE 41 Product Brand Programming Codes Audiovox Beaumark Bell amp Howell Brandt Curtis Mathes Cybernex Daewoo Daytron Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Colour Voice Contronics Dae Ryung Eastern Echostar SAT Electricord GC Electronics Gemini Goldstar General Instrument 00 PAGE 42 42 51 52 07 08 18 19 37 38 53 25 40 Garrard 22 41 47 24 44 General Electric 03 Goldstar Gradiente Harley Davidson 00 Harman Kardon 24 Harwood 01 02 03 04 13 26 23 24 26 23 MGN Tech Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola 14 23 24 Hitachi Hitachi SAT 61 Hughes SAT 66 13 38 53 Magnavox Memorex Panasonic Panasonic STB 70 Paragon Philips Pioneer Popular Mechanics 57 Pulsar Pentax Philco Pioneer Portland Protec Pulsar Quasar Radio Shack RCA SAT RCA STB Realistic Samsung Samsung STB 73 Scientific Atlanta 18 Sony SAT Sprucer Starcom Stargate Starquest Starsight 04 35 41 18 19 20 32 45 Sylvania Symphonic otevision Unitech Vector Vector Research Video Concepts Videosonic XR 1000
6. 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 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
7. Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings Eng Canadian Ratings Fra To Menu Bar A Vv PRESS SELECT TO Pee ee meg ie ACTIVATE DEACTIVATE SPECIAL Enter Secret Code Channel 03 Video Lock Quick Lock Front Panel Lock Movie Ratings TV Ratings Canadian Ratings Eng Canadian Ratings Fra To Menu Bar QO wma GD source Miashbk C mute In order to use Video lock you must press the source button on the remote until you select VID 1 VID 2 or Frt Vid in order to lock these source The same applies to unlocking the Video Lock PAGE 31 206 3597 A Security Timer umas Setup Special Video Audio Theater Use the Security Timer to turn your TV on and off automatically AH s EE W e i Theater Setup Special Video Audio Channel Labels Source D Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Caption Text Background Security Timer e102 03 0 1 AMTVON 1 AMTV OFF MON Day 1 of Week CHANNEL ONCE DAILY WEEKLY OFF To Menu Bar To Menu Bar Press MENU and the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Special Menu Use the UP DOWN arrow to select Security Timer Press the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Security Timer option You may select up to fou
8. Parts and Accessories Will accept UPS Shipments Projection TV Hotline PTV Camcorders 1 800 365 1682 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 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 206 3597 A Copyright 2000 Zenith Electronics Corporation
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10. 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 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 Main Picture Picture in Picture 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 auto matically 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 use a cable box to receive premium chan nels and have it looped out on the back of the TV Set the PIP source to the cable box source and the Inset will display the premium channels which can then be swapped with the main picture You want to watch a video tape but keep scan ning 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 PAGE 38 206 3597 A Picture In Picture Overview SINGLE MODE PIP Press the PIP button on your remote to activate the PIP display This display appears in one corner of the screen Press
11. choice e Stereo Activate stereo sound e Mono Activate mono sound e Second Audio Programming Activates separate audio channel avail able with some programming Internal Speakers This function is useful when first setting up exter nal speakers or if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system Auto Noise Cancel Use to eliminate the noise between stations Loudness This function will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels SoundRite This function will automatically adjust volume so each channel has the same average volume level 6 Press QUIT to save and exit Not all programming is broadcast in stereo sound or has Second Audio Programming SAP Programming that doesn t broadcast SAP may be silent when you set your Entertainment Machine on this setting PAGE 36 206 3597 A Theater Modes Set the Theater Modes to your preference Setup Special Video Audio Theater Setup Special Video Audio Theater Hema hma E Theater Modes TV Theater Modes gt TV SRS Movies SRS Movies Music Music Sports Sports Reset Reset To Menu Bar To Exit Quit To Menu Bar To Exit Press MENU and then the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Theater menu Oc Press DOWN arrow button to access the Theat
12. 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 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
13. on the air to your television Hook Up Direct Cable TV or Antenna Antenna Cable TV Wall Jack Locate the Antenna Cable 1 jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine Over the Air l Antenna Service Connect the cable that runs from RF Coaxial Wire RF Coaxial Wire as 750hm 75ohm the wall directly to this jack Turn to page 15 to continue setting up your Entertainment Machine ANTENNA CABLE 1 If you receive your RF signal through an antenna sax that is several years old and connects with two small prongs you will need to purchase a 300 to 75 Ohm adapter It should be available from your local electronics dealer Zenith recommends using a 75 Ohm cable for your antenna connections in order to prevent interfer ence 206 3597 A Hook Up Cable Box Some cable services require the use of a cable box to decode premium channels and pay per view Using the To Cable Box to Decoder option and programming your remote you can connect your cable box so that you only need your MBR remote to control all the channels By connecting cable directly to your Entertainment Machine then running it out to the cable box and back you make the cable box another source to choose from in the Source selection on your remote Locate the Antenna Cable 1 jack on the back of your TV Connect the cable that runs from the wall direct ly to the jack Now find the To Cable Box jack Connect the cable fr
14. picture and sound source on your Entertainment Machine E DIDI Setup m i e Special Video Audio Theater Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Digital Setup Component Input Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Press the Menu button on your remote to access the Setup menu Use the UP DOWN arrow to select Component Input Use the RIGHT arrow button to access the Color System Menu Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select HDTV or SDTV DVD depending on whether you have an HD ready Set Top Box or a DVD player connected to your component video jacks Use SELECT to pick your choice Press QUIT to save and exit lt A Yy PRESS SELECT TO ACTIVATE DEACTIVATE Setup Component Input Color System O HDTV gt e SDTV DVD To Menu Bar To Exit O Om To access this menu you must be tuned to the VIDEO 1 or 2 input and have a component hooked up to the Y P P input jacks Setting this feature will affect only the input you are currently viewing If you are using both sets of component input jacks be sure to set the COMPONENT INPUT for BOTH inputs 206 3597 A PAGE 27 Channel Labels Preset Custom z A h mil oy EE E Q g p EE To Change Letter Setup Special Video Audio Theater Setup Special Vi
15. 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 Carts and Stands Do not place this product on a slippery or tilted surface or on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may slide or fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recom mended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufac turer 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 3597 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 shou
16. 4 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 NEC Section 810 21 Electric Service Equipment Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC i 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 a
17. Audio Vv bim _ Q Setup Special Video Audio g amp o9 Theater Language Antenna O CATV 1 Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del O CATV 2 Channel Review Clock Set Digital Setup Component Input Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Digital Setup Component Input Antenna O CATV1 o CATV2 Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Use pages 7 14 to hook up your Entertainment Machine Plug your Entertainment Machine into a standard 120V 60Hz outlet HK Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batter ies Make sure batteries are properly installed check the signs back of remote Turn on your Entertainment Machine by pressing the POWER button on your remote Press the MENU button on your remote Select Signal using the DOWN arrow button Activate the Signal Menu item by pressing the RIGHT arrow button on your remote Select the signal source of your Entertainment Machine If your signal comes from an outdoor antenna select ANTEN NA by pressing the DOWN arrow button If your signal comes from a cable TV service select CATV 1 by pressing the DOWN arrow button When you have made your selec tion press the MENU button to return to the Setup Menu Continue to the next page to run Auto Programming
18. Bar To Exit Quit Press MENU and the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Special Menu Use the 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 Press QUIT to save and exit PAGE 34 GD source Cilashbk C mute 206 3597 A Video Menu Customize the picture appearance i5 Setup 4 TEE rT COR Special Video Audio Theater Tmas Setup Special Video Audio Theater Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Reset Advanced Settings lt gt 75 a gt 50 Advanced Settings O ViewRite O Auto Flesh Video Filter Color Temperature Cool Aspect Ratio 43 V Position Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit To Menu Bar Press MENU and the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Video Menu Use the UP DOWN arrow to select one of the following options Press the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to activate that option For these items only the adjustment bar will drop to the bottom of the screen con tinue with normal operation 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 l
19. Co v Special Video Audio Theater Language Signal Channel 03 Auto Program e Add Channel Add Del gt O Delete Channel Review Clock Set Digital Setup Component Input To Exit Menu To Menu Bar Choose Add or Delete to customize your channel selection list Setup Special H 2 WEE aa Video Audio Theater Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Digital Setup Component Input Channel 03 Add O Delete Nest Channel Ch A Or Keys Ch Y Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Y v Setup Special Kma Video Audio Theater Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Digital Setup Channel Add Delete Nest Channel ChA Ch Y Or Keys Press the Menu button on your remote to access the Setup menu Use the UP DOWN arrow to select Channel Add Del Press the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Channel Add Del menu option Use the UP DOWN arrow button to Add or Delete the currently selected channel Press QUIT to exit and save your choice or use the Channel UP DOWN buttons to select another channel to Add or Delete and repeat steps four and five 206 3597 A Component Input Menu To Menu Bar O Go o PAGE 23 Channel Review Revi
20. E ag lt 6 Setup Special Video Audio Theater v Setup Special Video Audio Theater Tae Setup Special Video Audio Channel Labels Favorite Channels Source D gt Movies Sports Favorite Channels gt Parental Control Security Timer Caption Text Background Favorite Channels Movies Sports To Menu Bar To Menu Bar To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Select catagories for your favorite channels Press MENU and then RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Special Menu ae Use the 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 the DOWN arrow button to select a slot for your Favorite Channel of that category 5 Use the NUMBER keypad to enter the channel you want for that category Wait three seconds and your selected channel will go into the first inset to the right Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select the next channel entry Repeat these steps for all categories To access your favorite channels simply use the LEFT RIGHT arrow buttons while watching TV Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to scroll through the choi
21. If you forget your code just re enter 7777 to reset to factory preset code Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select the Signal block press SELECT to confirm your choice e Channel Selects the channel you wish to restrict This option only works if TV is tuned to Antenna 1 or Antenna 2 e Video Lock Selects the Video Inputs to be blocked This option only works if TV is tuned to VID 1 VID 2 or FRT VID e Quick Lock Blocks CH3 and CH4 on ANT 1 and 2 as well as all 3 video input jacks e Front Panel Lock Blocks front panel controls from being used Only Power button will work when this feature is on Now you will set the Ratings for the channel you wish to block Press the UP DOWN arrows to select the following rating formats and press the RIGHT arrow button to activate each rating menu e Movie Ratings Sets ratings based on MPAA ratings system e TV Ratings Sets ratings based on the age of viewer and con tent of programming e Canadian Ratings Eng Sets age ratings for Canadian broad casting Eng e Canadian Ratings Fra Sets age ratings for Canadian broad casting Fra For each rating menu press the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select the level of rating you wish to block Press the SELECT button to lock or unlock the rating selection Press QUIT to save and exit Use Number Buttons To enter Secret Code Enter Secret Code Channel 03 Video Lock Quick Lock O Front Panel Lock
22. Picture In Picture settings for your Entertainment Machine PAGE 21 206 3597 0 Language Menu ae E m Setup Special Video Audio Theater Setup Special B 4 EE Z Q Video Audio Theater Language e English Signal O French Auto Program o Spanish Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Digital Setup Component Input To Menu Bar To Exit Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Digital Setup Component Input e English O French Spanish Choose the language you want the on screen menus to appear in Press Menu to access the Setup menu Use the UP DOWN arrow to select Language Menu To Menu Bar Q Setup Special iS m o Video Audio Theater Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Digital Setup Component Input English gt French Spanish Menu To Menu Bar To Exit source flashbk C mute Press the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to acti vate the Language menu option Use the UP DOWN arrow button to select your language preference for the onscreen menus Press QUIT to exit and save your choice PAGE 22 206 3597 0 Channel Add Delete i gt cn TEE a
23. SKIP Shows that Channel Skip is active SKIP C S OFF 10 05 AM Displays time that TV is set to turn off SLEEP TIMER SET Displays time left on Sleep Timer before TV shut off PAGE 18 ANT 1 110 ABC 10 00AM PIP ANT 1 14 P MAIN PICTURE SOURCE Displays Main Picture Source Active source highlighted CHANNEL LABEL Displays channel label you have chosen TIME Displays clock setting PIP SOURCE DISPLAY Displays PIP source 206 3597 0 Front Panel To access the menus press the MENU button on the panel Use the VOLUME Left Right buttons as the LEFT RIGHT arrow buttons on your remote Use the CHANNEL Up Down buttons as the UP DOWN arrow buttons on your remote Push the EXIT button to return to nor mal TV viewing Press the SOURCE button to cycle through all sources source im ii power Refer to the menu pages for sns C 0 UY J 0 the on screen menus m nu exit 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 There are four jacks on the front of your Entertainment Machine that make connecting Audio Video equipment like video games and camcorders very simple The jacks are located behind a small door to the right of the buttons on the front panel The jacks are identical to th
24. Yamaha Zenith Sylvania eleview exscan United Artists United Cable Universal 32 33 35 Videoway 30 41 60 67 72 Viewstar STB Set top Boxes SAT Satellite Receivers 206 3597 A Product Brand Programming Codes DVD Players 206 3597 A Magnavox Philips Mitsubishi RCA Proscan 08 Panasonic Pioneer 18 19 20 Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer Magnavox Proton Marantz Panasonic Pioneer Scientific Atlanta 46 Panasonic Penney Philips 52 Pioneer 50 66 67 68 Quasar Realistic 41 42 43 62 69 70 71 51 52 54 66 72 PAGE 43 Zenith Remote Key Functions What the remote keys do in TV and the other operating modes Key Names TV Mode Default Codes Other Brand Codes POWER TV VCR CABLE AUX SOURCE FLASHBK MUTE CHANNEL UP CHANNEL DOWN VOLUME RIGHT VOLUME LEFT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 n Cc fazd on DISPLAY MENU UP ARROW DOWN ARROW LEFT ARROW RIGHT ARROW QUIT SELECT C SKIP PIP PIP CH SWAP FREEZ TIMER TV VCR RECORD PAUSE REWIND PLAY STOP F FWD References PAGE 44 TV Help TV On Off Selects TV mode Selects VCR mode Selects Cable mode Selects Aux mode Selects TV Sources TV Flashback TV Mute TV Channel Up TV Channel Down TV Sound Louder TV VSound Quieter 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 Dig
25. ars one on top and one on the bottom PAGE 44 e The CC closed caption option may be in Text mode Select Caption 1 or OFF in the Captions Text menu e Your program is in letter box This means that the shape of your TV is a square but the program is a rectangle Think of the bars as empty space the program doesn t fill not picture that s blocked out Because this format is a direct representation of film as you see it in the movies you are actually seeing MORE of the program when you see those bars 206 3597 A Troubleshooting Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself Problem Possible Solution s 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 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 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 No picture or sound when any non cable source is selected e Check to see if the source equipment has been t
26. ces you have set While in Favorite Channels Mode press the menu button on your remote and after a short time you will see three PIP insets representing three of the six Favorite channels you have selected for that category to the right of your viewing area Movies 3 6 8 Favorite Channels are only available on ANT 1 source NOTE If Parental Control Ratings are locked it will disable multiple PIP insets including the Favorite Channels PIP insets PAGE 30 a i dik EE m W Setup Special Video Audio Theater FAVORITE CHANNELS MOVIES SPORTS 6 Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Oo source Hlashbk C mute 206 3597 A Parental Control f Za e Setup Special Video Audio Theater Channel Labels Source D Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Caption Text Background Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Press MENU and then 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
27. channels are not received clearly in CATV1 mode set signal to CATV2 mode fm ae PAGE 16 206 3597 0 Button Functions on Your Remote All the buttons on your remote and what they do HELP Activates the on screen Help feature MODE BUTTONS Adjust which mode your remote is working in TV Cable Box or VCR SOURCE Cycles through the available audio video sources on your Entertainment Machine FLASHBK Return immediately to the last channel viewed VOLUME Left Right Decreases increases the sound level ARROW BUTTONS 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 SEL Press to select TV menu features PIP Activates the PIP feature PIP CH Select between Main Picture and PIP display tuning control SWAP Swaps between your Main Picture and the PIP Display RECORD PAUSE REWIND PLAY STOP F FWD These buttons are used to control your VCR even if your remote is in TV mode Remote Control Part Number MBR 3476Z 924 10092 POWER Turn your Entertainment Machine and all other programmed equipment on or off MUTE Press once for Soft Mute and again for full Mute CHANNEL Up Down Goes to next higher lower a
28. d basics and customize your Entertainment Machine s functions 28 29 30 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 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 certain amount of time Choose a captioning or text option for your TV Changes the background for on screen menus transparent or opaque 206 3597 0 On Screen Menus Overview cont d Using the Menu button on your remote you can access all the menus below Menu Name Page Menu Description VIDEO MENU Adjust your picture for any viewing situation Your options are Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Reset and Advanced Settings Viewrite Auto Flesh Video Filter Color Temperature Aspect Ratio and V Position AUDIO MENU 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 TV s performance for TV Movies Music or Sporting Events PIP OVERVIEW Set the
29. deo Audio Theater Special v Channel Labels Ch03 XXXX Channel Labels gt Channel Labels Source D gt Ch03 XXXX Ch Labels Favorite Channels Ch Labels gt Parental Control Custom Ch Custom Ch o Delete Security Timer O Delete Next Ch Next Ch ChA Chy ChA Chy Or Keys Or Keys Caption Text Background Menu To Menu Bar To Menu Bar To Menu Bar Use the preset labels to name the channels or create your own channel labels on your IEE Entertainment Machine 1 iow y A To Change Letter Channel Labels Press MENU button on your remote and then press the Ch0o3 XXXX RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Special Menu Ch Labels gt Custom Ch gt XXXX CUSTOM Press an UP DOWN arrow to select Channel Labels Delete Next Ch Press the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Channel Labels ChA Chy option Or Keys To Menu Bar To Exit At this point you have three options Select a pre set channel label by selecting Channel Labels Or Customize your channel label by selecting Custom Channel or delete a channel label entirely by selecting Delete Use the UP DOWN arrows to select an option 0 If you select Channel Labels press the RIGHT arrow button to G access the preset channel label list and scroll through this list ource ashe mute using the UP DOWN arrow buttons
30. ecting sources to your Entertainment Machine S Video 1 or 2 Connections available for some high end equipment that provides even better picture quality RF Connectors Antenna Cable 1 Antenna Cable 2 and Cable Box Used to connect cable service to the televi sion either directly or through your cable box VARIABLE Variable Audio Out AUDIO OUT Used to connect either an external amplifier or add a sub woofer to your surround sound system cD ANTENNA CABLE 1 TO CABLE BOX BD eee cD ANTENNA CABLE 2 Video 1 or 2 Connects the video signals from various types of equipment 25 S Video Output may be used for recording only when the input is of S Video type Mini glossary Right Left Audio Used for stereo sound from various types of equipment 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 fur ther information Monitor Out These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording Use the S Video Output for high quality video output JACK A 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 coded SIGNAL 206 3597 A Picture and sound traveling through cable or
31. en damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in perfor mance 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 The product may slide or fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and seri ous damage to the product 24 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat 206 3597 0 Table of Contents Turn to the next page to begin the TV setup Safety Warnings Clock Set Important Safety Information Digital Setup Hookup Directory Component Input Step 1 Hook Up TV Special Menu Rear Jack Panel Channel Labels Antenna and Cable Service Hookup Source ID Antenna Loop Out with Cable Box Hookup Favorite Channels VCR Hookup Parental Control VCR and Cable Service Hookup Security Timer DVD S VHS VCR and HD Set Top Box Hookup Captions Text Externa
32. er Modes or SRS To change Theater Modes press RIGHT LEFT arrow but tons to select the Theater Modes Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to choose which mode you prefer Each is a preset Audio Video configuration which enhances your viewing pleasure Use the UP DOWN arrow to select Reset Reset restores the levels to their original settings Press SELECT to confirm your choice To activate SRS use the LEFT RIGHT arrow buttons to activate On Off switch Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select On or Off Press SELECT to confirm your choice Press QUIT to save and exit SRS retrieves the spatial information from any stereo recording and restores the original three dimensional sound field As a result the reproduced sound is much closer to that of a live performance SRS and the symbol are trademarks of SRS labs Inc SRS technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc 206 3597 A PAGE 37 Picture In Picture Overview Picture in Picture is like having two TVs in one 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 commercials 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
33. eturned 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 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 Zenit
34. evels of all colors Tint Adjust the relative amounts of the color red and green in your pic ture Sharpness Raise or lower the definition of the picture The lower the level the softer the image will appear Use the UP DOWN arrow to select Reset Reset restores the levels to their original settings Press SELECT to confirm your choice Use the UP DOWN arrow to select Advanced Settings Press the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Advanced Settings menu Use the UP DOWN arrow to select from the following options Press SELECT to confirm your choice e Viewrite Automatically monitors and adjusts contrast depending on room lighting to produce a more natural picture Also adjusts Auto Flesh Tone and Video Filter depending on signal Auto Flesh Automatically monitors and adjusts the color to maintain con stant color levels even after a program or channel changes Video Filter Automatically reduces conspicuous noise in the picture without degrading picture quality Use the UP DOWN arrow to select the following options Press the RIGHT arrow button to select the setting for these options e Color Temperature Set this to Warm for hotter colors such as red or set to cool for less intense colors with more blue Aspect Ratio Select between 4 3 ratio a traditional TV format or 16 9 the widescreen letterbox format Only available if component video source is active Vertical Position Adjusts the vertical positio
35. ew the channel settings on your Entertainment Machine A E5 le r v Q HAN v Setup Special Video Audio Theater Calen Language Signal Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Digital Setup Component Input Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Press Menu to access the Setup menu Use the UP DOWN arrow to select the Channel Review option Use the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Channel Review menu option Use the UP DOWN arrow button to cycle through your channel list Press QUIT to exit PAGE 24 lt A Vv Setup ha E Special Video Audio Theater Calen CHANNEL REVIEW ANT A A CH 8 I D SCAN ne ON To Menu Bar To Exit Quit GD source ilashok C mute 206 3597 A Clock Set Set the clock on your Entertainment Machine FAL D m i IE 7 TO SET TIME m wie dh Setup Special Video Audio Theater Language Signal 12 00 AM JAN 01 1999 Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Digital Setup Component Input Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit Press the Menu butt
36. h 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 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 Mon 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
37. he UP DOWN arrow to select Source ID To Menu Bar Press the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Source ID option Use the RIGHT arrow button to select VID1 VID2 or Frt Vid for front video jacks 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 source flash _mute gt If you select Source List press the RIGHT arrow button to access the list and then the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select from the list Press SELECT to save your choice If you wish to customize your source ID select Custom from step 5 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 If you wish to delete a Source ID select Delete from step 5 then press the SELECT button You will be asked Are You Sure press QUIT to save and exit N When you label VID1 VID2 and Frnt Vid the TV will automatically change to the source of the last source labeled To return to your original viewing source press the source button on the remote repeatedly until you see the picture you were originally watching 206 3597 A PAGE 29 Favorite Channels ity EE E Co E l f b TE
38. it 9 TV Digit 0 Toggle Key Press PIP Surf single multiple Press FREEZ Surf freeze strobe TV Display TV Menu TV Select Up TV Select Down TV Adjust Left Fav Ch TV Adjust Right Fav Ch TV Menu Quit TV Menu select Channel Skip TV PIP On Off TV PIP Channel Tuning TV PIP Swap TV PIP Freeze Strobe TV Timer TV Tuner or VCR Tuner VCR Record VCR Pause VCR Rewind VCR Play VCR Stop VCR Fast Forward 924 10092 MBR3476Z VCR Mode Zenith VCR Other VCR Brands N A VCR On Off Selects TV mode Selects VCR mode Selects Cable mode Selects Aux mode Selects TV Sources VCR Tape Info TV Mute VCR Channel Up VCR Channel Down TV Sound Louder TV Sound Quieter 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 N A VCR Enter VCR Menu VCR Select Up VCR Select Down VCR Adjust Left VCR Adjust Right VCR Quit VCR Memory VCR am pm VCR VCR Display VCR Channel Map VCR Search VCR Timer TV Tuner or VCR Tuner VCR Record VCR Pause VCR Rewind VCR Play VCR Stop VCR Fast Forward Cable Mode Zenith Cable Boxes Other Cable Brands Satellite Brands Set Top Box Brands Sat Stb Help Cable Sat On Off Selects TV mode Selects VCR mode Selects Cable mode Selects Aux mode Selects TV Sources Cbl Sat Stb Flashback TV Mute Cbl Sat Stb Channel Up Cbl Sat Stb Channel Down TV Sound Louder TV Sound Quieter Cbl
39. l Stereo Hookup Background Monitor Out Hookup Video Menu Step 2 Channel Search and Reception Setup Audio Menu Signal Source Selection Theater Menu Auto Program Picture In Picture Overview Select Antenna or cable service and perform channel search Remote Control Programming Remote Button Functions Maintenance On Screen Displays Troubleshooting Front Panel Controls Glossary On Screen Menus Overview Warranty Step 3 Customize your TV s Features Setup Menu Language Channel Add Delete Channel Review 206 3597 0 Note Design and specifications described herein are subject to change without prior notice 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 WaeCaeliCe tra If you are using a VCR with a Cable Box go to MENGE Se Ifyou are using a DVD Player S VHS VCR or High Definition Set Top Box go to To hook up your Entertainment Machine to an external stereo go to External Stereo Monitor Out For Monitor Out Hookups go to 206 3597 0 Source Connection Jacks Overview Conn
40. ld 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 Power 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 1
41. lems 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 PAGE 45 Troubleshooting Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself Problem Possible Solution s Snowy picture and unclear sound Multiple images or ghost shadows Interference Sharp lines across the screen and unclear sound e Check your antenna connection or location e Check your cable input Check to see if the TV VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected e Check your antenna direction and or location e Check your cable input e Make sure the cable from your antenna to your Entertainment Machine is properly connected The following may cause image problems or distortion Electrical appliances powerful lights cars trucks computer
42. ll automatically bring up a PIP dis play with the Main Picture screen frozen at that point PIP STROBE To activate the Strobe feature of your PIP display Press FREEZ to bring the PIP window on the screen Press the Surf button on your remote control You will see three PIP displays of a single scene separated by 1 10 of a second in time This feature is useful for viewing a moving picture that has many details For example a close play in a sport event or a golf swing PAGE 40 206 3597 A Programming the Remote Program your remote to operate other products such as a VCR or Cable Box The device you want to program should be ON On the following pages go the brand code chart in this manual find the type of device you re programming and then find the brand name Write down the two digit code s for programming the remote to operate other devices Press and release the mode button VCR Cable Aux for the device you wish to program This will switch the remote to that mode Press and hold the mode button for the device you want to program until the Indicator Light turns on While holding down the mode button enter the two digit programming code through the number keypad The indica tor light will flash three times and turn off if the code was accepted Aim the remote at the device and push the POWER button It should turn off If not try the other codes listed and con
43. n of a widescreen picture format 16 9 Only available if component video source is active Press QUIT to save and exit 206 3597 A Cc Ce G TAAIE PAGE 35 Audio Menu Customize the sound to your preference ih mamo amp hy ea v Setup Special Video Audio Theater Setup Special Video Audio Theater Bass Advanced Settings Treble gt Stereo Mono Balance A O O Second Audio Programming Reset Ad d vance Internal Speakers Settings O Auto Noise Cancel Loudness O SoundRite To Menu Bar To Exit To Menu Bar To Exit Press MENU and the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to access the Audio Menu Use the UP DOWN arrow to select one of the following options Press the RIGHT LEFT arrow buttons to adjust that option e Bass Increase decrease lower end sounds O e Treble Increase decrease higher end sounds G e Balance Allows you to put the sound more to the left or right channel Goure Giashok mute Use the UP DOWN arrow to select Reset Reset restores the levels to their original settings Press SELECT to confirm your choice Use the UP DOWN arrow to select Advanced Settings Press the RIGHT arrow button to activate the Advanced Settings menu Use the UP DOWN arrow to select from the following options Press SELECT to confirm your
44. n 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 PAGE 4 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 be
45. n the back of your TV To view the premium stations set the channel number on your cable box to HBO CINEMAX SHOWTIME etc Then press the Source button on your remote and select the other Cable source Ant 2 To view the non premium channels press the Source button and select Ant 1 Then run Auto Program to check for all available channels and store them in memory Find the composite video and audio jacks on the back of your VCR and connect them as shown below follow ing 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 cables In the event that you connect both composite and S Video cables only the S video will work Turn to page 15 to continue setting up your Entertainment Machine Pu OM Cable Box Cable TV Wall Jack Round Wire 750hm A ke ANTENNA CABLE 1 MONITOR INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUT TO CABLE te _ ____ CB ANTENNA CABLE 2 A V cables not included with TV PAGE 11 206 3597 0 Hook Up DVD Player and HD Set Top Box Find the audio and composite or S Video jacks on the back of your DVD Player and connect them as shown below following the instructions pro vided with your equipment You may connect either the composite video or the S Video cables to your Entertainment Machine Do not connect both the composi
46. n the event that you connect both composite and S Video cables only the S video will work Turn to page 15 to continue setting up your Entertainment Machine Antenna Cable TV wall jack fe OR RF coaxial wire 750hm g Round wire 750hm A ANTENNA CABLE 1 TO so LE S VIDEO 1 Q oe VIDEO 1 4 Or p y Back AV pahel J a ANTENNA 34 CABLE 2 Out Audio Video S Video A V cables not included with TV 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 1 jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine For several pieces of equipment edit the names under Source ID so you don t forget which is which See page 29 PAGE 10 206 3597 0 Hook Up Cable Box with VCR 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 Locate the Antenna Cable 1 jack on the back of your TV Connect the cable that runs from the RF or VHF UHF CATV Out jack on the back of your VCR directly to this jack Now find the To Cable Box jack of your Entertainment Machine Connect a cable from this jack to the Input jack on the back of your cable box Locate the Output jack on the back of your cable box Connect this to the Antenna Cable 2 jack o
47. ne Hookup Option for TVs without Audio Output e Deluxe Extra Large Soft Cushion Ear Pads z912 ONLY 59 99 Sine Emons zenith ORDER TODAY CALL OR FAX TOLL FREE 1 800 255 6790 Use Your Visa or MasterCard to Order PLEASE ALLOW 3 4 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY M Fax 1 888 693 6484 C VISA 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 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 r
48. o according to those direc tions Turn off the internal speakers through the Audio Menu See page 36 External stereo amplifier AGO Bur Audio cables not included with TV PAGE 13 206 3597 0 Hook Up Monitor Out The Monitor Out jacks on your Entertainment Machine allow you to record to a second VCR Locate the Monitor Out jacks on the back of your Entertainment Machine and the Input jacks on the back of your VCR Connect the Input jacks from your VCR to the Monitor Out jacks on the back of your Entertainment Machine as shown in the diagram to the right 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 cables In the event that you connect both composite and the S Video cables only the S video will work Set your VCR to record from the Video or S Video input See your VCR operat ing manual for details S VIDEO out only works when recording an S VIDEO input You cannot use S VIDEO out to record an ANT 1 2 input D ANTENNA CABLE 1 MONITOR INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUT S VIDEO 1 S VIDEO 2 S VIDEO ANTENNA CABLE 2 Audio Video S Video A N cables not included with TV PAGE 14 206 3597 0 Signal Source Selection 206 3597 0 Theater Special Video
49. o playback of videocassettes and for higher quality picture and sound from other A V devices A V DEVICE Any device that produces video or sound VCR DVD cable box or television ADD This function lets you add new channels to the list that you ll scroll through when using your remote AMPLIFIER An external device that amplifies sound from a television CD player VCR DVD or other A V device ANTENNA The physical receiver of television signals sent over the air CAPTIONS A form of subtitling that writes out the dialog for your program CONVERGENCE This option lets you correct for color separation in your picture DELETE 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 A V 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 Aux that the remote is controlling MONO SOUND Mono monaural sound is one channel of sound On more than one speaker all the speakers play the same audio OUTPUT Refers to the jack that sends a signal out of a VCR DVD or other A N device This is the most common way to refer to the Picture In Picture PIP option PAGE 46 206 3597 A Glossary c
50. om this jack to the Input jack on the back of your cable box Cable TV Wall Jack of your cable box Connect this to ae Rf Coaxial Wire ANTENNA the Antenna Cable 2 jack on the 750hm CABLE 1 back of your TV abe To view the premium stations set the channel number on your cable box to HBO CINEMAX SHOWTIME etc Then press the Source button on your remote and select the other Cable source Ant 2 2 4 Locate the Output jack on the back To view the non premium channels press the Source button and select Ant 1 Then run Auto Program to check for all available channels and store them in memory Cable Box Turn to page 15 to continue setting up your Entertainment Machine To receive premium channels run Auto Program on the second source that is set to receive channels 206 3597 0 Hook Up VCR 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 Locate the Antenna Cable 1 jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine Connect the cable com ing from the RF or VHF UHF CATV Out jack on the back of your VCR directly to this jack Find the composite video and audio jacks on the back of your VCR 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 cables I
51. on on your remote to access the Setup menu i Use the UP DOWN arrow to select Clock Set GO Caux source flashbk mute Use the RIGHT arrow button to set the clock on your Entertainment Machine Use the RIGHT LEFT arrow button to select time and date options Use the UP DOWN arrow but tons to adjust time and and date options Press QUIT to save and exit 206 3597 A PAGE 25 Digital 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 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 To simplify conve
52. ont d A complete list of definitions for words found in this guide SECOND AUDIO Second Audio Programming SAP is another separate audio channel PROGRAMMING SAP available with some programming Choosing SAP often refers to listening to audio in another language such as Spanish or French SIGNAL Picture and sound traveling through cable or on the air to your television screen SOURCE The term for the equipment that provides audio and video information to your Entertainment Machine Antenna VCR DVD players or Cable Boxes are examples of sources STEREO SOUND Stereo stereophonic sound refers to audio that s divided into right and left sides Arbitrary text not related to the program Any device that picks up broadcast signals and turns them into picture and sound 206 3597 A PAGE 47 PAGE 48 206 3597 A Recommended Video Accessories INDOOR AMPLIFIED ANTENNA Receive Local e a NOT available on your Satellite system Perfect backup antenna for cable outages Enhanced quality picture and stereo sound in weak signal areas e Amplified VHF UHF FM Antenna includes 4 feet of 75 ohm cable for easy hookup ATS 775 0 N LY 3 4 9 5 ae lane WIRELESS STEREO HEADPHONES Watch your favorite show without disturbing the household Completely cordless Infared technology for clarity e Works with most TVs VCRs and Audio Devices e Small high power Transmitter with One Master Volume Control e Micropho
53. ose found on the back of your Entertainment Machine Which means that any equipment that connects to S ey Video L Mono those types of jacks in the rear jack pack C a D OD 6 can also be connected in front To use the front jacks as the signal source use the SOURCE button on your remote To change the name of the Front Video source see page 29 PAGE 19 206 3597 0 On Screen Menus Overview Using the Menu button on your remote you can access all the menus below Menu Name Page Menu Description Language Signal Selection Auto Program Channel Add Del Channel Review Clock Set Digital Setup Component Input Channel Labels Source ID Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Captions Text Background PAGE 20 SETUP MENU Adjust the basic characteristics of your Entertainment Machine 22 15 16 23 Pick the language for the on screen menus to appear in Adjust the Signal Source for your Antenna Cable 1 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 convergence of your TV Select the Color System for your DVD player or High Definition Set Top Box SPECIAL MENU Go beyon
54. r ON OFF time settings for your TV Use the RIGHT arrow button to select 1 4 then press the DOWN arrow button to select the TV On time Press RIGHT arrow to Set On time Set time using the LEFT RIGHT and UP DOWN arrow buttons the same way you set the TV s clock Press the LEFT arrow button repeatedly until the cursor appears to the left of the current line item Use the DOWN arrow button to select Day Press LEFT RIGHT button to select which day of the week if necessary Press the LEFT arrow button repeatedly 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 num ber keypad Press the LEFT arrow button repeatedly until the cursor appears to the left of the current line item Use the UP DOWN arrow buttons to select Once Daily Weekly or Off Use the SELECT arrow button to set your selection Repeat steps 3 8 for three more events or press QUIT to save and exit PAGE 32 O source lashbk C mute 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 206 3597 A Caption Text Set the Caption Text options for your Entertainment Machine Sie mas v Setup Special Video Audio Theater Special Video Audio Theater Channel Labels Caption Text Source D Display e Off On Favorite Channels Pa
55. reful 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 power cord 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 lightning 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 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 prob
56. rental Control Security Timer Mode Caption Text e C C O TextT Background Channel e i 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 7 Press an UP DOWN arrow to select Caption Text Press GD the RIGHT arrow button to activate Caption Text option Select Display Off or On to turn on your caption 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 Press QUIT to save and exit PAGE 33 206 3597 0 Background Select Gray or Shaded for the menu backgrounds ke lt v KO Theater Setup Special Video Audio y iE ES Ted Special Setup E Q Video Audio Channel Labels Source D Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Caption Text Background Channel Labels Source D Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Caption Text Background Gray O Shaded Menu To Menu Bar To Exit Quit To Menu
57. rgence Zenith incorporates a feature to allow you to display a test pattern of horizontal and vertical lines at one location on the screen Simply use the remote control to adjust the red and blue colors to match the green When properly aligned the outputs of all three tubes should be directly over each other to produce the white lines To enter this adjustment mode press the front panel DIGITAL SETUP button Flashes Red Flashes Blue DIGITAL SETUP O Press the ARROW buttons on the remote control to move the displayed color up down left or right Press the QUIT button to toggle between red and blue Press MENU on the remote control to change the color you want to adjust Press the front panel DIGITAL SETUP button or the remote control MENU button when adjustment is done This will save your adjustment into memory Only a momentary press of the DIGITAL SETUP button is necessary to enter DIGITAL SETUP convergence adjustment mode Do not press the DIGITAL SETUP button for more than three seconds To save your adjustment data into memory press the front panel DIGITAL SETUP button or the remote control MENU Button If you do NOT wish to save your adjustment data into memory turn the TV OFF When the TV is turned ON again your old convergence data will be restored To exit this function press DIGITAL SETUP on the front panel of your Entertainment Machine PAGE 26 206 3597 0 Component Input Select Component Input as the
58. s or portable phones medical equiment 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 No picture and unclear sound Check volume levels e Make sure the TV is not Muted 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 are turned on under the Audio menu e If your audio mode is set to SAP that channel may not have a SAP program Press source on your remote make sure you have selected the right source you want to watch e Are you in TV or cable tuning mode and should be in the other e Are output channels on all A V equipment on the same channel 3 or 4 Check that all connections are tight No picture and no sound No color but the sound is 0 K e Is the AC power cord plugged in Does AC power outlet work Test it by plugging in something else or try another outlet e Make sure your brightness and audio controls are set properly e Try another channel The problem may be with the broadcast 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 on it but the sound is 0 K Picture has two horizontal black b
59. te and the S Video In the event that you connect both composite and the S video cable only the S video will work Use the SOURCE button on your remote to select the DVD or Set Top box source Se DVD Player O N es i we S VIDEO 1 13 Back AV Pahel ONO E R A N cables not included with TV Some high end DVD players and High Definition Set Top Boxes use a pic ture reproduction system called component video If your DVD player or High Definition Set Top Box has component output use these connec tions Then go to the section on Component Input on page 27 to select the color system for your DVD or High Definition Set Top Box mor 5 Back AN Panel Component Video If you have a DVD Player with Component Video use these jacks marked Y Pb and Pr A V cables not included with TV 23 For several pieces of equipment edit the names under Source ID so you don t forget which is which See page 29 PAGE 12 206 3597 0 Hook Up External Stereo Hook up Left Right Front Speaker to Amplifier System Locate the Variable Out jacks on the back of your Entertainment Machine and the Input jacks on the back of your stereo s amplifier Connect the two jacks making sure that the right and left channels are placed correctly Set up your speakers through your stere
60. urned on Make sure that the connections are secure on the back of your Entertainment Machine and on the source equipment Weak or no Stereo Sound when using a stereo VCR The PIP inset is black or lacks contrast 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 The PIP inset is snow when the source is Ant Cable 1 Time is incorrect 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 SURF PIP mode does not work 206 3597 A e Make sure the TV is tuned to ANT 1 input e Make sure Parental Control Ratings are not locked PAGE 45 Glossary A complete list of definitions for words found in this guide 75 OHM RF CABLE 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 A V CABLES Audio Video cables Three cables bunched together Right audio red Left audio white and Video yellow A V cables are used for stere
61. vailable channel NUMBER KEYPAD For direct channel selection and pro gramming functions To add a 3 digit channel number press the number wait until 2 dashes show up to the right of that number then add the other two numbers SURF Used in entering program numbers for multiple program channels such as 2 1 Used for HDTV or SDTV broadcasts only Additionally the button toggles the PIP display between single mode and surf mode DISPLAY Shows current on screen settings QUIT Leaves programming menus and clears screen of displays C SKIP Channel Skip Tunes Entertainment Machine to last channel viewed Tunes back to original channel after 30 60 90 120 150 or 180 seconds FREEZ Freezes and strobe PIP display TV VCR Selects TV or VCR as your signal source FAVORITE CHANNEL RIGHT LEFT ARROWS Select among 6 different channel groupings TIMER Activates Sleep Timer Note A digital broadcaster can transmit multiple programs on a single channel These programs are distinguished by a unique sub channel number separated when entering digits by the button on your remote 206 3597 A PAGE 17 On Screen Display This page describes your on screen display options RATING BROADCAST Displays the rating currently being broadcast AUDIO SELECTED gt STEREO Displays signal s audio setting TV PG DLSV AUDIO BROADCAST Displays signal s audio broadcast CHANNEL
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