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A 25A76 R A 2 5 A 7 6 R Thanks for choosing Zenith! h o o k u p d i r e c t o r y p a g e o p e r a t i n g...
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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 for Use this page to decide where you need to begin your set up.
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Antenna ens, and counterclockwise loosens. Cable A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine. Mini glossary 75 OHM RF CABLE The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. Each end looks like a hex shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle, and it screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV.
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P A G E 5 I N S TA L L AT I O N S TA N DA R D Hook Up Your Cable (CATV) to the TV Connect cable Cable to TV to your Entertainment Machine Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Cable TV Machine.
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RF cables onto jacks, clockwise with TV tightens, and counterclockwise loosens. TV back panel (expanded view) No A/V cables are included with Audio In Video your Zenith Entertainment Antenna Cable Machine. A/V cables not included Without A/V cables, most VCRs will with TV not play videocassettes in stereo sound.
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I N S TA L L AT I O N S TA N DA R D P A G E 7 Hook Up Your Cable (CATV) and VCR Connect your Cable to TV with VCR VCR and Cable to your Cable TV Entertainment wall jack...
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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.
O P E R AT I O N Q U I C K S E T U P P A G E 9 Auto Program Use Auto Program to automatically find and With the remote control in hand, store all of press the POWER key to turn on the stations your Entertainment Machine.
P A G E 1 0 O P E R AT I O N B U T TO N F U N C T I O N S Remote Control Button Functions A quick list of all the buttons on your remote PRG(PROGRAM) and what...
Refer to the various pages on how to use the on-screen menus. The CHANNEL and VOLUME buttons work just as they do on your remote control. Lost the remote? Call Zenith at 1-800-365-1690 to ask about purchasing a new one. 206-3450-O...
P A G E 1 2 O P E R AT I O N T V F U N DA M E N TA L S Basic Television Operation Introducing you to the basics of your Entertainment Machine. Source Channel or Video CH 12 On some models A/V input is designated as a channel that is one below (Indicates Source)
P A G E 1 3 O P E R AT I O N M E N U S On-Screen Menus Descriptions of all the Using the Menu button on your remote you can access menus on your all the menus below. Entertainment Machine.
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P A G E 1 4 O P E R AT I O N M E N U S Setting Add/Del/Surf Customize your channel selection. Press the MENU key. POWER Select the Add/Del/Surf menu (on your TV screen) using the CABLE Up/Down select arrows.
O P E R AT I O N M E N U S P A G E 1 5 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. CABLE Press the MENU key on the remote control repeatedly so the...
P A G E 1 6 O P E R AT I O N M E N U S Clock Set Set the clock on your Entertainment Machine. Press the MENU key on the remote control so the setup menu appears. POWER Using the UP/DOWN arrows on CABLE...
O P E R AT I O N M E N U S P A G E 1 7 Timer Setup Automatically turn your Zenith Entertainment Press the MENU key on the remote POWER Machine on control repeatedly so the Setup or off.
P A G E 1 8 O P E R AT I O N M E N U S Parental Controls Keep control of the kids’ viewing habits, even Press the MENU key on the remote POWER when you’re control repeatedly so the Special not around.
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O P E R AT I O N M E N U S P A G E 1 9 Caption/Text Turn on closed Caption/Text is a feature which allows your captioning or Entertainment Machine to receive various closed cap- text that tion and text options provided by your broadcaster.
O P E R AT I O N S E T U P P A G E 2 0 Audio Mode Choose between stereo sound and mono Press the MENU key on the sound. POWER remote control so the Setup menu appears.
O P E R AT I O N S E T U P P A G E 2 1 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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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 V I D E O M E N U P A G E 2 3 Video Menu Use the Video menu to customize Press the MENU key twice and the Video how your menu will appear. Your options are: picture looks.
PLAY FFWD REWIND 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. 206-3450-O...
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POWER. It should turn off. 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 Some devices may not work with RECORD...
CABLE or audio system POWER AUX mode, as described on the from your Indicator Light “Programming Your Remote” page. Zenith remote. CABLE Select the mode in which you want volume to appear (e.g. TV). SURF FLASHBK MUTE...
If your remote codes. becomes inoperable, go back to “Programming POWER your Remote” and enter the Zenith TV code for Indicator Light step five. CABLE Turn on the device you’re SURF...
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.
P A G E 3 2 R E F E R E N C E T R O U B L E S H O OT I N G Troubleshooting Some quick and easy tips to fixing SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS problems yourself.
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R E F E R E N C E G L O S SA R Y P A G E 3 3 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.
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P A G E 3 4 R E F E R E N C E G L O S SA R Y 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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R E F E R E N C E I N D E X P A G E 3 5 Index Find what you want quickly. FEATURE PAGE Add/De/Surfl ....... . . 14 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.