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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.
I N S TA L L AT I O N G E T T I N G S TA R T E D P A G E 3 Hook-Up Directory This page will direct you to IMPORTANT which page to go to Use this page to decide where you need to begin your setup.
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Variable (75 ohm) /Cable Audio Out A 300 to 75 ohm adapter S-Video Video is not included with your Zenith TV back panel Entertainment Machine, but can be (expanded view) R-Audio L/Mono purchased in most consumer elec- tronics stores. Mini glossary 75 OHM RF CABLE The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider.
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I N S TA L L AT I O N S TA N DA R D P A G E 5 Hook Up Your Cable (CATV) to the TV Connect cable to your Entertainment Machine. Hook up your Entertainment Cable TV Machine.
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VCR back AV panel Round wire (75ohm) No A/V cables are included with output switch your Zenith Entertainment Output Audio Video Machine, but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores. Without A/V cables, most VCRs TV back...
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Output Audio Video No A/V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine, but can be purchased in TV back most consumer electronics stores. RF coaxial wire (75 ohm) Without A/V cables, most VCRs will...
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R-Audio L/Mono A/V cables not included with TV No S-Video cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine, but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores.. Without an S-Video cable, you will not receive the Super VHS quality picture.
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Left/Right Audio Out jacks on the /Cable Audio Out back of your TV. S-Video Video R-Audio L/Mono A/V cables not included with TV No Audio cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine, but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores. 3373-O...
O P E R AT I O N B U T TO N F U N C T I O N S P A G E 1 0 Remote Control Button Functions A quick list of all the buttons on your remote PRG(PROGRAM) and what...
O P E R AT I O N AU TO P R O G R A M P A G E 1 1 Auto Program Select your input source, then automatically With the remote control in hand, find and POWER press the POWER key to turn on store all the your Entertainment Machine.
P A G E 1 2 O P E R AT I O N F R O N T PA N E L C O N T R O L S Front Panel Diagram An example of using the The front keypads on your Entertainment panel on the Machine vary from model to model.
O P E R AT I O N T V F U N DA M E N TA L S P A G E 1 3 Basic Television Operation Introducing you to the basics of your Entertainment Source Machine. The source button (TV/VCR/Source) on the remote switches between Video DEC/11/98 CH 12-FOX input and Cable/Antenna input.
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P A G E 1 4 O P E R AT I O N T V F U N DA M E N TA L S Basic Television Operation (cont’d) Help on combining your Entertainment There are a number of ways you can choose to integrate your Entertainment Machine with the rest of your equipment. Machine Channels can be changed using the television, the VCR, or the cable box, with advantages to each.
O P E R AT I O N S E T U P M E N U P A G E 1 5 On-Screen MenuS Descriptions of all the Using the Menu button on your remote you can access menus on your all the menus below.
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P A G E 1 6 S E T U P M E N U S Setting Add/Del/Surf Customize your channel selection. Press the menu button. POWER Select the Add/Del/Surf menu (on your TV screen) using the CABLE Up/Down select arrows. SURF FLASHBK MUTE...
S E T U P M E N U S P A G E 1 7 Clock Set Set the clock and date on your Zenith Entertainment Press the MENU key on the remote Machine. control so the Setup menu appears. POWER...
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P A G E 1 8 S E T U P M E N U S Caption Turn on closed captioning that appears at the bottom Press the MENU key on the remote of your POWER control so the Setup screen.
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S E T U P M E N U S P A G E 1 9 Caption/Text Turn on closed captioning or Caption/Text is a feature which allows your text that Entertainment Machine to receive various closed cap- appears on tion and text options provided by your broadcaster.
P A G E 2 0 S E T U P M E N U S Language Options Choose the language you want all the menus to Press the MENU key on the appear in. POWER remote control so the Setup menu appears.
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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S M E N U S P A G E 2 1 Timer Automatically turn your Zenith Entertainment Machine on Press the MENU key on the remote POWER or off.
M E N U S S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S P A G E 2 2 Channel Labels Label your television channels. Using the NUMBER key pad or the POWER CHANNEL UP/DOWN arrows, select the channel you wish to label.
M E N U S S P E C I A L F E AT U R E S P A G E 2 3 Parental Controls Keep control of the kids’ viewing habits, even Press the MENU key on the remote when you’re POWER control repeatedly so the Special...
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Press ENTER to return to TV viewing. CHANNEL Auto Demo will continually show you every menu and display that your Zenith Entertainment Machine has. It will even attempt to show you what it does. ENTER To turn Auto Demo off, select it in...
M E N U S AU D I O M E N U S P A G E 2 5 Audio Menu Choose between stereo sound, mono sound, Press the MENU key on the remote con- or SAP. POWER trol so the Audio menu appears. Using the UP/DOWN arrows on the CABLE remote control, select the setting you...
P A G E 2 6 M E N U S V I D E O M E N U S Video Menu Use the Video menu to customize how your Press the MENU key repeatedly and the picture looks. POWER Video menu will appear.
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M E N U S S O U R C E M E N U S P A G E 2 7 Source Menu Select the signal source for your Entertainment Machine. Press the MENU key on the POWER remote control repeatedly so the Source menu appears.
PLAY step three. REWIND FFWD STOP Programming your Zenith remote will allow you to use one remote to work up to 7 different devices! Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control. 3373-O...
O P E R AT I O N R E M OT E F U N C T I O N S P A G E 2 9 Amplifier Volume Override Control the volume on your sound amplifier Program the code that operates without POWER your amplifier into the CABLE or...
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Aim the remote at the device and press POWER. It should turn on. Repeat the steps for AUX+2, and AUX+3. ENTER QUIT MENU Programming your Zenith remote will allow you to use one remote to work up to 7 different devices! TV/VCR RECORD PAUSE TIMER...
If your remote becomes inoperable, go back to “Programming possible POWER your Remote” and enter the Zenith TV code for Indicator Light codes. step five. CABLE Turn on the device you’re...
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P A G E 3 2 O P E R AT I O N M E N U S XDS Service (Some Channels Only) Receive detailed program infor- XDS = Extended Data Service mation on most Some broadcasters are including on the signal they provide Public additional information (data) about the program.
If you use an off-air antenna, you may also want to disconnect it from the back of your TV before leaving. If you unplug your Zenith Entertainment Machine, you may have to reset the clock using the Clock Set menu described earlier.
R E F E R E N C E M A I N T E N A N C E P A G E 3 7 Troubleshooting Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS yourself. Snowy picture and lousy sound. •...
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P A G E 3 8 R E F E R E N C E Glossary A complete list of definitions for words found 75 OHM RF CABLE The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. in this guide.
R E F E R E N C E P A G E 3 9 Glossary (cont’d) A complete list of definitions for words found JACK A connection on the back of a TV, VCR, or any other A/V device. in this guide.
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P A G E 4 0 R E F E R E N C E Index Find what you want quickly. FEATURE ......PAGE Amplifier Volume Override .
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Broken or lost remote? Perhaps you would just like the convenience of having a second remote on hand. Order your replacement remote control direct from Zenith! To ensure that you receive the correct remote, have your television's model number ready when you call.
Direct-View Color TV Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith Entertainment Machine. Please read this warranty carefully, it is a “LIMITED WARRANTY” as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state within the U.S.A.