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- Page 1 ® o p e r a t i n g g u i d e / w a r r a n t y Copyright 2001, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
- Page 2 • If trouble is experienced with this product, for repair or warranty information, please contact Zenith Electronics Corporation. If the product is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the product until the prob- lem is resolved.
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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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents ....... 5 Features on this TV ......6 Step 1. -
Page 6: Features On This Tv
COMPUTER INPUTS - Hookup your computer to the TV, see page 14. CALLER ID - Shows the phone number of a caller on the TV Screen, see page 43. GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system - Programs your TV to turn on your VCR, and start/stop recording broad- casts, (if available over-the-air in your area, or provided by your cable service) see page 49. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Also, see the front connections panel hookup options on page 16. See note below. GUIDE Plus+ cable connect G-LINK cable (supplied with your TV set) to make timed recordings usign the GUIDE Plus+ System and accesory VCR/Cable converter boxes. - Page 8 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.
- Page 9 Remove the back of the remote and put in two “AA” batteries. Back of Remote Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into an out- let controlled by a switch. Your TV is designed to operate on standard house- hold current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power.
- Page 10 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power. No adapters or A/V cables are included with the TV. See your Zenith dealer to purchase any adapters or cables. Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound.
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Page 11: Hook Up Cable Service (Catv) And Vcr
“AA” batteries. Back of Remote Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into an outlet controlled by a switch. The TV is designed to operate on standard current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power. - Page 12 Super-VHS VCR through the S-Video Input located on the front or rear connection panel on your TV Hook up your S-VHS VCR to your Zenith TV according to the diagram shown at the right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two “AA”...
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Page 13: Component Video
Make the connections as indicated. (Appearance of components may vary from those in the illustrations.) Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on standard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power. -
Page 14: Computer Hook Up
Hook Up a PC Computer Here is the basic setup to use your TV as a computer monitor If your computer is equipped with R-L Audio out jacks, use the rear computer inputs. If your computer provides a mini-plug for audio out, use the front panel computer inputs as shown. -
Page 15: Caller Id, Guide Plus+ Connections
Caller ID feature Caller ID Hookup Connect a standard tele- phone line cord between the telephone output jack and the LINE IN jack on the TV back connections panel. Connect your telephone to the PHONE jack on the TV back connections panel. -
Page 16: Front Panel Controls/Inputs
Front Panel Controls/Inputs Using the front panel to operate the TV’s basic features and to make temporary connections Menu Operation Press MENU to place menus on-screen. Use Channel Up/Down to select menu option. Use Volume Left/Right to adjust menu option. -
Page 17: Operating Modes
VCR + VCRPlus+ function key. See GUIDE Plus+ section. VCR Function Keys RECORD, STOP, PAUSE, REW (Rewind), PLAY, FF (Fast Forward) Still operate your VCR, while remote is in TV operating mode. 206-3594 vcr cable hd/stb light source power... - Page 18 Setup Menu,) then press ENTER/ Using the Up or Down arrow on the remote control, select EZ Program on your screen, then press ENTER/ Using the Up or Down arrow, select either Cable TV or Air Antenna, on your screen. Press ENTER/ to begin the channel search.
- Page 19 Press MENU repeatedly to go back to the main menu. b. Press QUIT to remove the menus from the TV screen. Additional instructions are usually included on the bottom of the menu indicating which remote keys to use to move to the right, move to the left, or return to the original menu, etc.
- Page 20 Audio In Press SOURCE repeatedly to choose from the available viewing sources connected to the TV. Antenna: Antenna/Cable on TV back near Jackpack, Over-the-Air Antenna or Cable service signal source. Video 1: on TV back Jackpack, Set of Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.
- Page 21 2-Tuner Picture-In-Picture (PIP) The most convenient way to watch 2 channels at the same time on the TV screen. Swap the audio from the main picture to the audio from the PIP inset. Move the PIP inset around the screen. Adjust the PIP picture image to your personal preferences with the options available in the PIP menu.
- Page 22 Chooses a captioning or text option. Language Chooses the language you want the on-screen menus to appear in. Source Menu Selects which picture and sound will appear on your TV. Background Adds or removes menu background for better readability. V I D E O 31-32 Adjusts the picture appearance to your preference.
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Page 23: On-Screen Menus/Displays Overview
37 - 38 • Sleep Timer, Sets a time that the TV will automatically turn itself off, one time. • Alarm, Sets the time the TV will turn on and off auto- matically each day. Channel Labels 39 Titles the channels with their network names (ABC, CBS, HBO, etc.). -
Page 24: On-Screen Displays
Volume Remove On-Screen Displays and Menus Instantly Press QUIT to remove displays and menus and return to TV viewing, or wait a few moments and the displays and menus will automatically disappear from the screen. Channel/Time Display (Shown on the previous page with PIP on and the “Note”... -
Page 25: Add/Del/Surf
Adds your favorite channels to the Surf channel list. Press SURF, channels you specify as Surf channels will be the only ones to appear when you use Channel Up/Down. Press SURF to turn Surf off, (No Surfing!) and return TV to normal channel selection mode. 206-3593 Setup... -
Page 26: Set The Clock
Set hours/minutes using the NUMBER keypad or the left/right arrow keys. Use Flashbk for AM/PM. Press QUIT to return to TV viewing. The On/Off timers will not work until the Clock on your television has been set. Mini glossary TIME A four-number figure broken down into hours and minutes;... -
Page 27: Captions Caption/Text
Captions 1, 2, 3, 4, and Text 1, 2, 3, 4 are available to broadcasters. Mini glossary CAPTIONS The term for the words that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen; usually the audio portion of the program provided for the hearing impaired. -
Page 28: Language
ENTER/ Use the Up/Down arrow to choose any of the following options: English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER/ Press QUIT to remove menu and to return to TV viewing. P A G E 2 8 Setup... -
Page 29: Source
ENTER/ After you have selected viewing sources for the Main picture and PIP inset, press QUIT to remove menus and return to TV viewing. Be sure to use the Video menu to change the Aspect Ratio as needed when using sources which have different picture proportions for the main screen image. - Page 30 Use the Up/Down arrow to select the Background option on your screen, then press ENTER/ Use the Up/Down arrow to select On or Off. Press QUIT to remove menu and to return to TV viewing. P A G E 3 0 Setup...
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Page 31: Video Menu
• Sharpness: Raises or lowers the definition of the picture. The lower the level, the softer the image will appear. • Color Temp: Adjusts levels of all colors in the TV picture; Cool or Warm. • Advanced Video Menu Options: See next page. - Page 32 Using the Up/Down arrow, change the Aspect Ratio to the correct video proportion: Normal, 16:9, or WideScreen. Press QUIT, to return to TV viewing, or press MENU and repeat from step two to set the other menu options. P A G E 3 2...
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Page 33: Audio Menu
• Front Surround: Turns front surround sound on or off. • EZ SoundRite: Turns the uniform volume level on or off. • Speakers: Turns the TV speakers on or off. • EZ Sound: Use one of the five factory audio presets: Normal, Stadium, News, Music, Theater, or your own “Custom”... - Page 34 Overview To insure complete coverage for all TV programs, (movies and regular TV shows) choose a rating for MPAA, from the selec- tions below AND choose ratings from the TV Parental Guidelines Rating System on the next page, using the Age Block option for General Audiences, and for Children.
- Page 35 Parental Guidance Suggested 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 discretion is advised. 206-3594 Setup EZ Program Add/Del/Surf...
- Page 36 00 Hours ENTER CODE: - - - - TV PARENTAL GUIDELINE RATING SYSTEM Considered suitable for all audiences; children may watch unattended. Unsuitable for younger children, may contain: Suggestive Dialog, Bad Language, Sex, and Violence Scenes. Unsuitable for children under 14, may contain: Strong Dialog, Bad Language, Sex, and Violence Scenes.
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Page 37: Ez Timer: Sleep Timer
ENTER/ Press QUIT to return to TV viewing. One minute before TV turnoff, the Sleep Timer on-screen display will appear letting you know that the TV will turn itself off in the time specified. 206-3594 Setup EZ Program... - Page 38 On Time, then press ENTER/ Use the number keypad or the Left/Right arrows to pick a time for the TV to automatically turn itself on each day. Use FLSHBK to set AM or PM. Setting the TV Turn Off Time...
- Page 39 Using Preset Channel Labels Customize your Channel/Time on-screen dis- play by adding preset Channel Labels Using either the NUMBER keypad or the Channel Up/Down keys on the remote, select a channel. Press MENU, use the Up/Down arrow to select Special, then press ENTER/ Select the Ch.
- Page 40 Off: XDS Display will not appear. Press QUIT to remove the menu and return to TV viewing. At this printing, XDS data may only be provided by some broadcasting stations; and as a result, may only be available on some channels.
- Page 41 Using the Left/Right arrow, change the contrast level to your preference. Press QUIT, to return to TV viewing, or press MENU and repeat from step two to set other PIP inset appearance menu options. See the PIP section for Picture-in-Picture setup and operation.
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Page 42: Source Sense
Source Sense Sub-Menu Source Sense automatically determines the picture and sound sources connected to the TV Setup EZ Program Add/Del/Surf Video To Set EZ Clock Captions Press Audio Caption/Text Language Lock Source Menu Background Special Move Next Back MENU Setup EZ Timer CH. -
Page 43: Guide Plus
ENTER/ Use Up/Down to select On or OFF, then press ENTER/ GUIDE Plus+ On TV shows GUIDE Plus+ Program Grid when TV is turned on. GUIDE Plus+ Off (Default) TV shows previously selected channel when TV is turned on. -
Page 44: Caller Id (Identify Incoming Caller's Phone Numbers)
Caller ID (Identification) Menu Caller ID reveals the phone number of a caller on your TV screen and stores the last ten calls in memory Caller ID If you subscribe to Caller ID ser- vice from your local telephone service provider, incoming tele- phone call numbers can be dis- played on your TV screen. -
Page 45: Ez Demo (On-Screen Menus Overview)
Use the Up/Down arrow to choose either: On; then press ENTER/ . EZ Demo will continue to run (even if the TV is turned Off and On again) until it is turned off in the SPECIAL menu. Off; EZ Demo will not be active. - Page 46 A device that picks up broadcast signals and turns them into picture and sound. A/V SOURCE Other equipment connected to the TV Audio/Video source inputs on the TV back or front connections panel; Video 1, Video 2 etc. P A G E 4 6...
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Page 47: Pip (2-Tuner Picture-In-Picture)
2-Tuner Picture-In-Picture Operation Using two-tuner, Picture-in-Picture (PIP) features PIP Inset Picture Press PIP to turn PIP on and off. Move PIP Around Screen Press Right/Left arrows to move the PIP inset to the other corners of the screen. Main Screen Picture With PIP off, press FREEZ to place the Main screen pic- ture in the PIP inset and... - Page 48 (you need to check in your cable box hardware configuration). Note: In this configuration the Cable box must be ON and the TV OFF for the GUIDE Plus+ System to receive information. Finally, the Setup Complete Screen appears. Press enter to leave the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menu.
- Page 49 • After setup: TV must be turned Off to receive GUIDE Plus+ information updates. VCR must be turned Off to be use for recording. Cable Box (if you have one) should be left On.
- Page 50 The GUIDE Plus+ GOLD System allows you to program your TV to: Watch, TV will tune to the program automatically as it is aired. (If necessary, will turn TV on.) Record, TV will tune cable box and/or VCR to the channel of the program and make the recording.
- Page 51 GUIDE Plus+ GOLD System: Remote Functions What the remote control keys do with GUIDE Plus+ GOLD System Program Grid Guide on TV screen FREEZ (Record action key) One-touch recording of program selected on Grid. Green Key, sets program up to...
- Page 52 Press Right arrow to return to guide. Action Bar Watch: Automatically sets up the TV to tune to a pro- gram as it is broadcast. Press PIP CH (Blue) = Watch. Record: Automatically sets up the VCR to record a pro- gram as it is broadcast.
- Page 53 Won’t record or watch - Setup was not performed. No picture or sound from cable box - Cable box must be left on, even if TV is turned Off. - IR cord not connected to G-Link. Only Records In SP (Short Play) - Set up VCR per instructions provided in owner’s manual.
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Page 54: Programming The Remote
Point the remote at the device and press the POWER key. The device should turn off. If not, try the other codes listed and continue from step three. Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control. Mode / Product Compatibility CABLE TVs VCRs... -
Page 55: Programming Codes
Programming Codes Daewoo ..149 TV/VCR Combination Codes Zenith ..101 121 149 152 Adventura TV/VCR . 154 Daewoo TV/VCR . . 148 VCRs Admiral ..261 General Electric . - Page 56 Toshiba ..915 Yahama ..414 941 942 Zenith ..460 461 498 901 Zenith CD Recorder 415 Soundesign ..461 498 901 Techniques.
- Page 57 TV PIP On/Off (Guide + PIP Lock/Unlock) 206-3594 VCR Mode Cable Mode Zenith Code 201 Zenith Code 353 Zenith Code 960 TV Tuner or VCR Tuner Lights Keys 5 Sec Lights Keys 5 Sec VCR On/Off Cable Box On/Off Selects TV...
- Page 58 VCR Play VCR Fast Forward Reference: MBR6000T, P124-00239 P A G E 5 8 VCR Mode Cable Mode Zenith Code 201 Zenith Code 353 Zenith Code 960 VCR Menu Cable Menu Cable Info VCR Quit Cable Quit VCR Enter Cable Enter...
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Page 59: Maintenance
Maintenance Routine TV cabinet and screen cleaning Careful and regular cleaning can extend the the useful service life of the TV. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the plug before you begin any cleaning. Screen Cleaning 1. -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
The following may cause image problems or distortion: Electrical appliances, powerful lights, cars, trucks; computers or portable phones; medical equipment; VCR to close to TV, etc. -If possible increase the distance between your Entertainment Machine and the offending appliance. Or shut one of them off. - Page 61 -Check cable input. -Set TV/VCR button on your VCR correctly. -Are you in TV or cable tuning mode, and should be in the other? -Make sure output channels tuned on all A/V equipment are on the same channel (3 or 4).
- Page 62 -Choose “On” to make Caller ID work. -Cannot display unlisted numbers. -Set computer video monitor output to 800K x 600K 60Hz. -Connect equipment with mini-plug audio out to front of TV. -Use correct aspect ratio for source’s image: Normal, 16:9, WideScreen. Press RATIO repeatedly.
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Page 63: Glossary
The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. The end looks like a hex-shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle. It screws onto the threaded jack on the back of the TV. 300 TO 75 OHM... - Page 64 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 65 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.