Zenith B19A23DC Operating Manual

Zenith b19a23dc: operating guide
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B 19A 23D C
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Copyright 2000, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

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  • Page 1 / w a r r a n t y Copyright 2000, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
  • Page 2: Safety Warning

    Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. Entertainment Machine is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Cable service with VCR ....10 Second TV or Monitor ....11 Step 2.
  • Page 6: Hookup Directory

    If you are using an antenna and no other equipment, go to ....page 7 Cable only If you have cable service or a cable box and no other equipment, go to ..page 8 Cable TV wall jack Cable box...
  • Page 7: Antenna

    Hook Up Your Antenna to the TV Connect an antenna to your Entertainment Machine. Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine. Connect the cable that runs from the wall directly to this jack, according to the diagram to the right.
  • Page 8: Cable Service

    (usually channel 3 or 4). Don’t worry, that’s all you need! Mini glossary CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your cable TV (CATV) stations. P A G E 8 Cable to Entertainment Machine Cable TV...
  • Page 9: Antenna With Vcr

    Remember, when screwing RF cables onto jacks, clockwise tight- ens, and counterclockwise loosens. 206-3480 Antenna Flat Wire Antenna with VCR Flat wire (300 ohm) TV back R Audio L/Mono Video ANT IN Antenna with VCR Antenna RF coaxial wire (75 ohm)
  • Page 10: Cable Service With Vcr

    Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries. back of remote Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC do not attempt to operate it on DC Current.
  • Page 11: Second Tv Or Monitor

    Hook Up a Second TV or Monitor Your Entertainment Machine has a special feature which allows you to hook up a second TV or monitor! Just connect the second TV or monitor using the OUT Audio/Video jacks located on the back of your Entertainment Machine.
  • Page 12: Step 2. Reception Set Up And Channel Search Signal Setup/Auto Program

    Program on your screen. Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to reach the EZ Program screen. Using the UP/DOWN arrows, choose either Cable TV or Off Air Antenna on your screen. Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to begin EZ Program.
  • Page 13: (Select Antenna, Or Cable Service And Perform Channel Search) Remote Control Key Functions

    Displays current TV channel and time, removes on-screen menus. Press after channel numbers for instant selection. quit/pause When in the TV mode, it allows you to escape from most menu options. When in the VCR mode, it allows you to stall the tape momentarily.
  • Page 14: On-Screen Menu Operation Using Tv Front Panel

    Video Games. Use the “F-Video” setting on the Source button on your remote or the “tv/video” button on the front panel to select the front jacks as the sig- nal source. See the game control- er’s manual for further details.
  • Page 15: Channel Add/Delete

    Added or Deleted. To continue, select another channel and repeat step 4. If you are finished, press ENTER to return to TV viewing. You can add or delete a channel without the remote control. Please refer to page 14 on working the menus with the but-...
  • Page 16: Language

    Using the UP/DOWN arrows on the remote control, select Language on your screen. Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to choose any of the fol- lowing options: English, Spanish, or French. Press ENTER to return to regular TV viewing. P A G E 1 6 English CC 1 Mono...
  • Page 17: Captions

    206-3480 English CC 1 Mono And ENTER power cable volume channel source mute flshbk tv / vcr enter record pause quit menu play f.fwd. stop P A G E 1 7...
  • Page 18: Caption/Text

    Captions/Text on your screen. Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to choose any of the following options: CC 1, CC 2, Text 1, Text 2. Press ENTER to return to TV viewing. Captions come in handy when the television is on mute.
  • Page 19: Audio

    Using the UP/DOWN arrows on the remote control, select MTS on your screen. Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to choose between Stereo, Mono and SAP (Second Audio Broadcasting). Press ENTER to return to TV viewing. Not all programming is broadcast in Stereo or SAP. 206-3480...
  • Page 20: Auto Demo

    Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to turn the EZ DEMO on or off. Press ENTER to continue. P A G E 2 0 English CC 1 Mono And ENTER volume source mute tv / vcr record menu play stop power cable channel flshbk enter...
  • Page 21: Parental Control

    TV’s memory. Viewer ratings are specified for both TV and the motion picture industry; both rating systems can be used. These ratings are based mainly on the ages of children.
  • Page 22 Restricted viewing NC-17 Restricted Viewing Hard Core Films Note: Zenith Electronics Corporation is not liable for any program content that appears when using this rating system; as always, user dis- cretion is advised. P A G E 2 2 Sources Blocked...
  • Page 23: Clock Set Menu

    Then press a RIGHT arrow on the remote to select the minute setting and adjust it using the UP/DOWN arrow on your remote. Press ENTER to set the time. Press ENTER again to resume watching TV. 206-3480 --:-- AM...
  • Page 24: Timer Setup, On/Off Time, Sleep Timer

    Select Sleep Timer using the UP/DOWN arrow keys. Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrows to choose the time (10 minutes up to 4 hours) that you want your TV to turn itself off. If you want the TV to turn on and off automatically every...
  • Page 25: Video Menu

    Using the UP/DOWN arrows on the remote control, select Contrast on your screen. Using the RIGHT/LEFT arrows, adjust the contrast level to your prefer- ence. Press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing, or repeat steps two and three to set the other menu options. 206-3480 And ENTER...
  • Page 26: Programming The Remote

    Note: After programming, to operate the device you have just programmed, press the proper Mode button first. Programming your Zenith remote will allow you to use one remote to work up to 3 different devices! Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control.
  • Page 27: Programming Codes

    XR 1000 ..121 Yorx ..119 Zenith ..101 149 175 Zenith TV/VCR . . . 153 154 172 Sharp .
  • Page 28 Video Way ..349 Viewstar ..354 355 372 Zenith ..301 353 374 Zenith Satellite . . 312 328 330 351 378 Yamaha .
  • Page 29: Trouble Shooting

    Zenith Product Codes A complete list of the button functions on your remote control. TV Mode KEY NAME Zenith Code 101 POWER TV On/Off CABLE Selects Cable Selects VCR Selects TV FLASHBK TV Flashback MUTE TV Mute CHANNEL UP TV Channel Up...
  • Page 30: Glossary

    • The CC (closed caption) option may be in Text mode. Select OFF in the Captions/ on it, but the sound is O.K. Picture has two horizontal • Your program is in letterbox. This means that the shape of your TV is a black bars, one on top and one on bottom.
  • Page 31: Maintenance

    This function lets you remove channels that you don't watch from the list you'll scroll through using your remote. A connection on the back of a TV, VCR, or any other A/V device. Mono (monaural) sound is one channel of sound. On more than one speaker, all the speakers play the same audio.
  • Page 32: Maintenance

    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 Entertainment Machine, you may have to reset the clock using the Clock Set menu described earlier.
  • Page 33 Index Find what you want quickly. FEATURE ..... . . PAGE Antenna ......7, 9 Audio Mode .
  • Page 34 Notes P A G E 3 4 206-3530...
  • Page 35 TELEVISION WALL MOUNTS Set up your game room or spare room in style!! Sturdy black wall mounts keep the TV off your furniture and in easy view. All mounts have 90 degree and 10 degree tilt angles. • ALGW27 fits most 25” to 27” TVs - ONLY $59.99 •...
  • Page 36 Read your Operating Guide carefully so that you will understand the operation of your set and how to adjust the customer controls. Carry-In Service Models under 21” diagonal (U.S.A.) screen size must be taken to a Zenith authorized service center for warranty service and must be picked up by the owner.

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