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- Page 1 / w a r r a n t y Copyright 2001, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
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Page 2: Safety Warnings
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 P A G E 2 ©... -
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
EZ Help ....... 58 Zenith Accessory Products ..Inside Back Cover Warranty . -
Page 6: Hookup Directory
Note: When you have finished hooking up all your equipment, go to page 18 and use EZ Program to search for and find all the available channels in your area. P A G E 6 Typical TV back VIDEO 1 R-AUDIO L-/MONO... -
Page 7: Antenna
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 8: Cable Service
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. 120 V AC 60 Hz Go to page 13 to EZ Program your Entertainment Machine. -
Page 9: Antenna With A 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. 120 V AC 60 Hz Go to page 13 to EZ Program your Entertainment Machine. -
Page 10: Cable Service With A 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. 120 V AC 60 Hz Go to page 13 to EZ Program your Entertainment Machine. -
Page 11: Super Vhs Vcr/Digital Video Disk Player
Locate the Ant In jack on the back of your S-VHS VCR. Connect the wire coming from your wall directly to this jack. Now locate the Out to TV jack. Connect a wire from the Out to TV jack to the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of your TV. -
Page 12: Audio Equipment: Stereo
Install two high-quality alkaline “AA” bat- teries into the keyboard. Note: Plan on placing the keyboard to allow for an unrestricted path for the IR signals to reach the front panel of the TV. IR=Infrared Note: See page 35 for Transcast registration and operation information. -
Page 13: Ez Program
When the search is complete, press QUIT to return to TV viewing. Note: EZ Program finds channels being received by the TV tuner. See page 17 for instructions on using the Cable Box or VCR tuners. Cable will not work unless you subscribe to a cable service. -
Page 14: Remote Control Tv Mode Key Functions
Remote Key Functions in TV Mode Note: Pressing TV puts remote into TV operating mode A quick list of the keys on your remote and what they do in TV mode, see page 49 for remote key functions in the other modes... -
Page 15: Remote On-Screen Menu Operation
Pressing the UP or DOWN arrow repeatedly will “select” or highlight menu options. ADJUST Use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow to choose or change the selected menu option. QUIT When finished with programming, press QUIT to exit on-screen menus and return to TV viewing. 206-3483 POWER CABLE... -
Page 16: Front Panel Controls
Front Panel Controls/Sources How to use your front control panel to operate the menus and other available source connections on TV front panel When using the on-screen menus, the buttons on the 6-Button front panel correspond to the remote control... -
Page 17: Source Selection Options
If the display reads a channel number, then the picture and sound source is the Antenna/Cable jack. Mini glossary TUNER The television, VCR, or cable box that you choose to change channels with. SOURCE Connection on the TV’s back jack connection panel providing picture and sound to the TV. 206-3695 L-/MONO VARIABLE L-/MONO... -
Page 18: On-Screen Menus/Displays Overview
Sleep Timer, programs a time for your Entertainment Machine to turn itself off after a certain amount of time. On/Off Timer, programs times for your TV to turn itself on and off. Channel Labels Labels your channels with their network names (ABC, CBS, HBO, etc.). -
Page 19: On-Screen Displays
Sleep Timer Display Press TIMER on the remote control to view the Sleep Timer Status Display. Press TIMER repeat- edly to set the amount of time before the TV automatically turns itself off. Remove On-Screen Displays and Menus Press QUIT to remove displays and return to TV viewing, or wait a few moments and the dis- plays will disappear from the screen. -
Page 20: Setup Menu (Starts With Page 13, Ez Program)
“added” channels also.) To continue, select another channel and repeat Step 4. If you are finished, press QUIT to return to TV viewing. If you delete a channel, it isn’t gone for good. Just select it using the NUMBER key pad on the remote, or add it later. -
Page 21: Ez Clock
• Clock Mode: Manual, Auto. • Time Set: Set Hours and minutes using the NUMBER keypad. Press QUIT to return to TV viewing. Mini glossary TIME A four-number figure broken down into hours and minutes; first two numbers are hours, last two numbers are minutes. -
Page 22: 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 23: Language
Use the UP or DOWN arrow on the remote control to select Language on your screen. Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to choose any of the following options: English, Spanish or French. Press QUIT to return to TV viewing. 206-3483 Setup Menu EZ Programa... -
Page 24: Special Features Menu
Select Sleep Timer using the UP or DOWN arrow. Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to choose from the preset times, the time you want the TV to turn itself off - - you can choose a time period from 10 minutes to 4 hours. -
Page 25: On And Off Time, On/Off Timer
The On/Off Timer will not work until the Clock on your television has been set. Mini glossary ON TIME Time setting that automatically turns your TV on at the preset time. OFF TIME Time setting that automatically turns your TV off at the preset time. -
Page 26: Channel Labels
Or, use the LEFT arrow key to go through the alphabetical listing backwards, starting with Z - Y - X - W, etc. Press QUIT to accept the label and return to regular TV viewing. If a channel label is picked, the Channel Label for the channel you are watching appears when you press ENTER or change to a different channel that also has a channel label;... -
Page 27: Xds Display
Off - - XDS Display will not appear when channels are changed. Press QUIT to return to TV viewing. At this printing XDS data is only being provided by some broadcasting stations and as a result, may only be available on some channels. -
Page 28: Parental Control
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. P A G E 2 8 If you choose to leave the Aux inputs unblocked, the rat- ings you specify will still restrict the programming content that appears from the video sources. - Page 29 Use the UP or Down arrow to select a Content Block classifi- cation like Violence. Use the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to choose an acceptable rating for that option, TV-14 and Above, for example. (See the Mini Glossary, Ratings Charts on this and the previous page for rating meanings.)
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Page 30: Ez Demo (On-Screen Menus Overview)
DEMO on your screen. Press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to choose either: On; EZ Demo will continue to operate (even if the TV is turned off and on again) until it is turned off in the Special Features menu. -
Page 31: Audio Menu
Press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow to change the option you have selected or adjust the sound setting to whatever you prefer. Press QUIT to return to TV viewing, or press the UP arrow to return to the Audio Menu to adjust another option. -
Page 32: Video Menu
Select this option to reset the video menu settings to their original levels. Digital Preset Use this setting when viewing images provided by digital equipment. Night Time Select this setting when you are viewing the TV in dimmed room light. P A G E 3 2 Video Menu Contrast... -
Page 33: Pip Menu
• Tint: Adjusts the relative amounts of the red and green in the picture. • Size: Increases or decreases the size of the PIP inset. Press QUIT to return to TV viewing. To access the picture-in-picture (PIP) feature, press PIP on the remote. See pages 44, 45, and 46. -
Page 34: Source Menu
(instead of Video 1 and Video 2). Mini glossary Sources Refers to the equipment or incoming signal connected to the input jacks on the back of the TV. Main Picture The large or main picture on the TV screen. -
Page 35: Transcast Service
“Register” with Transcast. *First time usage goes to the Transcast Registration Form, follow on-screen instructions. Mini glossary TRANSCAST Free interactive TV service. Use Transcast as your ISP (Internet Service Provider) HOME PAGE Portal to Transcast options. EMAIL Electronic mail messages sent/received over your telephone line using Transcast. - Page 36 See page 39 for the Transcast Quick Reference Guide. When being used, the keyboard should always be pointed at the TV screen in such a way as to allow for an unrestricted visual path so that the IR signals from the key- board will reach the IR sensor on the front of the TV.
- Page 37 Press “TV/WEB” on the keyboard to show the Transcast menu on the TV screen. Click on “Setup” on the menu or press “Setup” on the keyboard. Click on the word “Registration” to go to the Transcast registra- tion form.
- Page 38 Goes to the Setup menu. Stop Stops the current page from downloading. Shows currently tuned TV channel on upper-right of screen. TV/Web Switches between TV channel and Transcast service. Bottom Row “Hot Key” Functions Autos Displays cars, trucks, and motorcycles (new and used) information.
- Page 39 Press the hot key labeled “TV/Web” (switches viewing between Transcast serv- ice and currently tuned TV channel. Turn TV Channel On and Off (PIP) With Transcast image on the TV screen, press “PIP” on the keyboard to also show currently tuned channel, press again to remove channel PIP screen.
- Page 40 INTERNET Collection of computer networks tied together into a massive world-wide electronic network. Internet Service Provider. MODEM Connects your TV to Transcast via your telephone line. PASSWORD Secret code to control access to locked software systems. SEARCH ENGINE Software programs that search given sets of documents for key words or phrases.
- Page 41 TRANSCAST System: Send/Receive Email Setup Setting up, Main Setup sending, receiving Email Go to the Email Menu Press “Email” on the keyboard - - or - - On the Setup menu, click on the word “Email”, as shown above. Click on the Email option you want to go to, or task you want to perform. Follow the on-screen instructions or click “Help”...
- Page 42 Batteries installed wrong. Make sure “+” and “-” match in battery compartment. Software lock-up. Turn TV off, wait two minutes then turn TV back on. Complex image. The more complex the visual image or web site, the longer it will take to be downloaded.
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Page 43: Transcast Notes
This interactive TV is a two-function appliance. TV functions are separate from Transcast functions. Pressing TV/Web switches operation between TV functions and Transcast functions. Even if the TV is turned off, Transcast remains active; so that it can receive updated information periodically. -
Page 44: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)
A device that picks up broadcast signals and turns them into picture and sound. A/V SOURCE Other equipment connected to the TV source inputs on the TV back connections panel; Video 1, Video 2, S-Video 1, or S-Video 2 etc. - Page 45 Press the Up/Down arrows repeatedly to swap the images between the Main picture and PIP inset. Main Picture Source In Main picture channel tuning mode, press TV/VCR SOURCE to change the source to ANTENNA/CABLE, Video 1, or Video 2. (Or, use the Setup Menu.) FLASHBK (FLASHBACK) Returns to the last channel viewed.
- Page 46 PIP Inset picture Press PIP to place the PIP inset on the main screen. Press TV/VCR Source on remote control to switch input source for the PIP inset. Or, go to the Source menu, highlight PIP Source and use RIGHT/LEFT arrows to select PIP inset source.
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Page 47: Programming The Remote
Note: After programming, be sure to press the mode key first to operate the device you have just programmed. Programming your Zenith remote may allow you to use one remote to work up to 7 different devices. Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control. -
Page 48: Amplifier Volume Override
See Audio Tuners/Amp list on page 52. CABLE BOX VOLUME/MUTE Some cable boxes have volume controls. P A G E 4 8 POWER Indicator Light CABLE MUTE SURF FLASHBK CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL ENTER QUIT MENU TV/VCR PAUSE RECORD TIMER SOURCE PLAY REWIND FFWD STOP 206-4544... - Page 49 POWER. It should turn off. Repeat the steps for AUX+2, and AUX+3. Programming your Zenith remote may allow you to use one remote to work up to 7 different products or devices. Some devices may not work with your Zenith remote control.
- Page 50 Press and hold PRG until the indicator light turns on, then release PRG. Press the key for the device you are trying to program (CABLE, VCR, AUX, TV). Press 0-0-0 (zero-zero-zero), then press ENTER right away. Aim the remote at the correct device and push the POWER key (The indicator light will turn off while the POWER key is pressed).
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Page 51: Programming Codes
Find the codes you need to program your remote. On this page: TVs, VCRs, Cable Boxes, and HD/Set Top Boxes Daewoo ..149 TV/VCR Combination Codes Zenith ..101 121 149 Adventura TV/VCR . 154 Daewoo TV/VCR . . 148 VCRs Admiral . - Page 52 Toshiba ..915 Yahama ..414 941 942 Zenith ..460 461 498 901 902 Zenith CD Rec . . . 415 Soundesign .
- Page 53 Remote Key Functions By Mode A complete list of key functions by remote operating mode for your remote control TV Mode KEY NAME Zenith Code 101 Program Mode Codes POWER TV On/Off CABLE Selects Cable Selects VCR Selects AUX Selects TV...
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Page 54: Trouble Shooting
• The CC (closed caption) option may be in Text mode. Select OFF in the Captions menu (see page 22). • Your program is in letterbox. 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;... - Page 55 • Check that all the wires are connected properly. • PIP source turned on? • Look to see if the TV/VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected. • Look to see if the TV/VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected.
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Page 56: 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 Zenith Entertainment Machine, you may have to reset the clock using the Clock Set menu described earlier. See page 21. -
Page 57: Glossary
Refers to the jack that receives a signal into the TV, VCR or other A/V device. JACK A connection on the back of a TV, VCR, or other A/V device. This includes the RF jack that is threaded with a place for a small... -
Page 58: Ez Help
Parental Ctrl EZ Help EZ Help EZ Demo EZ Program Add/Del/Surf Degaussing EZ Picture POWER CABLE SURF FLASHBK MUTE CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL ENTER QUIT MENU TV/VCR PAUSE RECORD TIMER SOURCE PLAY REWIND FFWD STOP EZ SoundRite Picture Noise 206-3375... - Page 59 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 60 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.